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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1921

Page

3

Pennsylvania Railroad Publishes Employee Cooperation Plan

Philadelphia Sept 3 The Pennsylvania Railroad issued a statement detailing its plan for cooperation with employees extended to all classes. Committees with equal representation of employees and management will settle controversial questions affecting thousands of workers. A two thirds vote required for decisions. A system review panel may handle grievances rules and working conditions with both sides represented.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania Railroad United States Railread Board St. Yoice

Russian refugees take up grape picking in France

Sept 4 France reports that 100 Russian refugees answered a vineyard owner’s ad for temporary work. Fifty were hired and among them three former Russian generals were among the workers, surprising the owner.

Montelieps France He v

Professor W I Phelps Lectures On The Bible As Literature

Professor Will ii Phelps announces a winter lecture course titled The Bible as Literature. Lectures start October 17 at 4 30 pm and continue Mondays except the last three, with Mrs James C Mizer in charge at 1795 North Avenue. The syllabus covers Genesis through Lamentations, the Prophets, and Wisdom literature, concluding with the Minor Prophets and human life themes in March.

Willii Inew Phelps New Phelps James C. Mizer North Avenue Adam- Noah Genisis Abraham Isaac Jacob Joseph Moses Exodus David I Saranel Smomen Elijah Elisha Seiselem S Hall Esthes Eras Daniel Dani Nehemiah Estras Tobit Judith Solomon Eve Maccabees Job Ecclesias Isaiah Jermiah Ezekiel Minor

Misses Macdonald and friends visit guests in Kent

The Misses Dorothy and Mildred Macdonald of 739 Noble Avenue are guests of Miss Winifred Smith of Riverside Drive New York City. Miss Sarah McCone of 1a Adtred Street and Miss Margaret Tennant of 168 Woodland Avenue enjoy a week with Mrs WW A Snot at their summer home in Kent. The United States spent 54 000 000 for sweets last year. Says 2 federal report that ought to have bought almost 40 million dollars worth of candy.

Dorothy and Mildred] Macdonald Noble Avenue Winifred Smith Riverside Drive New York City Sarah McCone Adtred Street Margaret Tennant Woodland Avenue WW. A. Snot Kent United States

RR Funding to Speed Up Industries and Jobs

Eugene Meyer Jr of War Finance Corp urged passage of the Townsend-Winston Railroad funding bill to help curb unemployment. He argued $1 billion could finance maintenance, equipment repair, and direct and indirect employment in rail, lumber, steel, and related industries through easier money conditions and anticipated tax reform. He forecast funds for public works and housing, boosting demand and enabling banks to thaw frozen credits.

New York United States Congress Townsend-Winstor Eugene Mer, Jr War Finance Cor Serted Streich Meyer Atacement WW Finance Corporation Mai Von Mey Lins Senate

Fashion notes on sleeves and skirts of the season

The article discusses short puff sleeves and a new bedice style reflecting today’s fashion. Skirts trend toward being fuller and matching the season’s slim silhouette. It mentions an indie dress cut to fit 38 to 42 inches, and a yardage estimate of eighteen yards with a price of 30 cents.

Gay masquerade ball closes Fairfield Beach season

The Fairfield Beach club wrapped its season with a gay masquerade ball praised for music and costumes. Elaborate outfits included an all white oriental costume and a white feathered headpiece. many guests wore pirate, sailor, and fancy dress ensembles. Hydrangeas and greenery framed the venue while a tasting table offered pastries and drinks, capping a successful series.

Wairfield Bhy Jay Green Bay

Indecent dancing ban eyed by Chicago official

Special agent Elizabeth Le Crandall of the United States Hygienic Board states bar restrictions aim to curb indecent dancing. She argues slow music ruins rhythm and warns that fast tempos invite improper moves. The notice cites the shimmy and toddle as examples and notes dancing will continue only if the music remains suitable and modest.

Chicago Kent le Crandall United Btetes Gockil Hygiene Board King Radar Crandall

Thirty Four Injured In Burning Trolley Car

Swan Scott Mass September 1 A trolley car on Humphrey Street caught fire injuring thirty four with five in critical condition. The blaze started after a short circuit in the wires beneath the car trapping occupants. Rescue crews battled the flames as several passengers faced possible death. Early reports say the injured will recover, though conditions remained grave for some.

Swan Scott Mass Humphrey Streat Nans

Fragments Note Unclear Text Inspires Global Search

An OCR fragment mentions years old and a cha nizing about the fae, with references to Dr Walsh and a remote registration home. The readable bits are sparse and lack clear event or outcome. Further context from the source is needed for a precise headline and summary.

Walsh Regis

American woman appointed justice in English court

A Massachusetts woman, Lady Fishermith, arrives in New York reporting the first American woman to be named to a judicial post in England. She cites growing moves toward children’s courts and domestic relations tribunals and notes her own Dedham birth and lineage.

New York Tagland Fishermith Massachusets Eyig Im Wintige Twansh Cunardine Laher-Smith Thea Hagleng Sheen Dedham, Mass Joseph Fisher

Summer School Presents Julia and Johnny Play

More than 100 children from the Hungarian Reformed Church summer school staged a four act play Julia and Johnny on Rakoczikal Bostwick avenue. The program included Hungarian and Tungish songs, military arts, a Virgin Reel, chrysanthemum dance, and self made costumes. Attendance records were strong despite the heat.

West End Rakoczikal Bostwick Avenue Sunsmer Chiurch Margaret Dittre Julia Johnny

Christening Riot Ends in Arrests on Main Street

A christening gathering at 262 Main Street erupted into a loud street brawl late yesterday. Neighbors pleaded for quiet as two men fought openly and were taken into custody. Others fled before police arrival. Charged with assault, with a second count of drunkenness, are Jasenhoneckski of 302 Main Street and Planea of 211 Railroad Avenue. Roenerkski faces an added charge.

Main Street Jasenhoneckski Planea Railroad Avenue Roenerkski

Procaccimi Pupils Give Fine Recital

Pupils of Professor Prochcelni performed a February recital on State Street. The program featured piano solos piano banjo duets and piano mandolin duets plus several operatic mimed performances by Rose Roberts.

Jung, Hall Af State Street Yestern Prochcelni Rose Roberts

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Tom ‘Tageart Pennsy Yoiec ICKS Gost Fou Conlin & Green W. 1. Phelps American Legion Jewellers G. W. Fairchild & Sons, Inc Matin P.O Bridgeport War Finance Corporation Anne Rittenhouse Fairfield Beach Order of Vasa TO. O. T. Mower Lodges Thomas Myerseorgh Thse Tam Maiden Larne Tarmer Andy W. K. Mollan Fairfield Ave OPPOSINE _THURFHONE BUILDING Burt Hanken Knitting Mills Procaccimn Howland Fairfield Avenue Cannon Street Labor Day Courtland St Barnum the Electric Shop Edison Irons The United Illuminating Co Cor. Broad and Cannon Ste
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