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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1920
Page
11
Larry Williams suffered a first round KO at a Boston bout against Bob Martin, an Inter Allied heavyweight champion. Martin, a veteran with a rugged style, showed power early, leaving Williams with a surprising defeat that prompts questions about Williams future plans.
OYSTER BAY NY October 2. Roosevelt’s sixty second birthday was marked by tree planting near his grave. The New York Bird and Tree club arranged the event with Mrs Roosevelt’s consent. Mrs Thomas A Edison placed the first shovelful of earth for her husband. Gord and Lady Rathercedan attended with wreaths representing the British delegation. The ceremony launched a drive to plant trees nationwide in memory of the former president.
More than 9,000 invitations accepted for a Saturday night reception honoring veterans of the Chil Spanish and World Wars. The event at the state armory is arranged by the executive committee of the safeguard, composed of commanding officers from Bridgeport and Stratford units.
The reception will be a chief fall social event with a grand march at eight led by Cal, L. J. Herrmann, and former colonels C. B. Wilson and P. Cronan. An orchestra of guard and ex military members will perform. The committee set December 21 for the annual military fall event, with arrangements still incomplete.
In Tally Bell school a Republican rally backed Caldwell for alderman in the Twelfth district and urged approval of a 2 million dollar school bond. Monard challenged Caldwell and Senatorial candidate for support of funds and swift action by aldermen for the general assembly. Speakers included Samuel Reich Whittem Bohannon W F D Kilpatrick urging party unity and women voters involvement.
A nine year old boy, Frank Semilek of 261 Smith Street, is in critical condition at Bridgeport Hospital after being struck by a car driven by Joseph Carolla of Avon Park Stratford near Stratford Avenue and Central Avenue. Carolla was arrested on a technical charge as injuries remained under medical care.
The Lyric Theatre hosts Tha Cave Girl next week with a mix of comedy drama and song in a standout stock company show. Park Theatre features Irene and the Golden Crook company with a large cast and lively musical numbers. Philharmonic Orchestra under M Steinert will accompany a Mary Pickford projection at Poll theatre. Bab Ruth appears in How He Knocks His Home Runs at West End theatre along with other films at Em pire and Etrand. Vaudeville acts at Poli and Plaza theatres fill the midweek lineup as Cine films and light entertainment continue. Halloween parade policing plans are announced with citywide coverage and optional shifts for officers.
Miss Batelle Duhaime daughter of Mr and Mrs Zs 4 4 Duhame will wed William Sartin on November 10 at the home of the bride parents 3 Ogden street after the ceremony a wedding breakfast will be served honeymoon to be spent in various cities of Massachusetts. Police report a hair pulling incident at 145 Lexington avenue resulting in arrests for breach of peace involving Mrs Nila Capyillo and Mr Ida Halo. Henry E Kohn of 1008 East 131st street was arrested in Bridgeport for reckless driving and posted 25 bond for city court Saturday.
A promotional piece touts a new hair removal method named phel néme claiming it removes roots quickly and without odor, irritation, or harmful effects. The ad promises hair fades completely, leaving skin smooth like a child's, and asserts the product is safe to ingest.
A Maine woman recounts long suffering from pride and illness. After taking Dr True’s Elixir she reports relief, clearer skin, and renewed health. She encourages other women to stop pretending and try the remedy.
A 19th century style advertisement recommends a home remedy for ear ringing and head noises. It urges using double strength Parmint dissolved in hot water with sugar, taken as a tablespoon four times daily to relieve distressing sounds, plus a note about curing nasal obstruction and throat drainage. It targets readers with ear and hearing issues and mentions Cavarrhol trouble and general hearing loss.
Annual meeting of Stratford chapter of Red Cross to be held at Christ Church Parish House on Friday October 20. Members and officers listed include A Wilcoxson. Secretary suet remains pending.
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