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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1922
Page
3
The Manufacturer's Association bulletin shows two factories in the first week of October continuing toward normal activity. Employment rose by 193 to 16,644, about 5.7 percent of normal, with overtime labor increasing as average hours worked rose to 49.9 percent. Part time work is largely eliminated and skilled labor is in short supply, signaling no city unemployment.
Seventeen marriage licenses were issued yesterday at the Bureau of Vital Statistics in the Welfare building, marking a busy day for city nuptials as couples prepared for upcoming ceremonies.
Theresa A Pepe of Derby died early this morning at her home on Olive Street. She is survived by three sons Vincent Emedio and Pasquale, three brothers Anthony Salvatore Fersica, and a sister Mrs A Gregory. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 9:39 from St Marys Church to Mount St Peter for interment.
Milford Oct 1 Judge Omar W Platt chairman of the Republican Town Committee announces a caucus at the Town Hall Monday night at 8 for nominating a probate judge representatives and justices of the peace. A three cornered fight for representatives centers on William H Woodruff Herbert L Platt and Robert A Syrett with ties to Devon. Democratic nominee Hoyt names Wilbur P Conklin as personal campaign agent in the district race.
Notice received by Postmaster Charles Greene states mail and parcel post service to Asia Minor and Smyrna via Greece is suspended. All packages now in Greece awaiting distribution will be returned to the sender.
Stratford council plans to appoint two new members to the Board of Education at Friday night’s adjourned meeting. Mrs Leroy Lewis and Dr LB H Bonnessey retire. New terms will be set at the next council meeting. West Broad Street paving under way with a center-drain plan reducing need for curbs and gutters. Road to be finished before frost. street closed between Barnum Avenue and Linden Avenue for conduit work.
Mary wife of Windham city was sentenced to Connecticut Hospital for the Insane for 10 years after being found not guilty of murder. Judge John W. Banks ordered the case without a jury with defendant's counsel consent. Doctor Roy L. Leak testified she was sub normal with intelligence akin to a 12 year old and incapable of distinguishing right from wrong. The article also lists patent trades and notes a Bridgeport Elks social dance this evening.
The ad lists Radium taffeta and jersey tops with silk flounces in light and dark colors with regular prices of 4.35, 3.95, and 2.75 for Wednesday and Thursday. It also promotes a flesh coutil model with low to medium bust, extra long skirt, offered regular 3.50, sale 2.50 for Wed and Thu.
Fall hat display features velvets panne velvet and due velyn fabrics. Hats priced from Reg. 7.50 to 8.75 and none reserved. Also includes 5 medium light weight all wool dark heather hats regularly priced at 2.25.
Classified ad notes high lace sizes 1134 to 2 one style for toe in black calf and brown calf, price listed as five dollars and three seventy five. Item appears to be a footwear accessory sale with color and size options.
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