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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1921
Page
4
Sridgeport wine makers may operate legally under a 200 gallon annual limit. Officials require blanks signed in duplicate at the Federal building and Internal Revenue offices to certify family use only. Additional notices are needed if production exceeds the limit.
A notice explains daylight saving ends on September 25. Western Union railroad and Supreme Court clocks remain unchanged this summer and will not be set back. New Haven timetable takes effect at 4 am the same day, with few changes beyond eliminating summer trains to avoid confusion with standard time.
Twelve surviving members of the West Virginia Battery gathered for their annual reunion, marking the anniversary of the unit’s service in the Civil War era. The event brought former comrades together to recall wartime service and share memories.
The Post previews a four part series by Alice Calhoun’s mother detailing the ascent from 36 a day extra to a $1000 a week star. It covers the Arbuckle case backdrop and the price of fame in shadowland as Calhoun headlines eight features this year. The mother’s four articles promise insight into the lights and shadows of the screen era.
At a Chicago convention Miss Madelyn Southward, president of the international association of women preachers, argued that increasing women in pulpits would attract more men to church work. She cited Frances Willard and noted that most converts under male preaching have been women, urging a shift in preaching power.
Clarence A Jason, 21, of 82 Boston Terrace, accused of assaulting 16 year old Hage Eyed of 316 Judson Street. Bound over to Criminal Superior Court in bail of $1000 after arraignment in city court yesterday morning.
Freshman class members of Northeastern College and friends gathered at Mr and Mrs T B Matthias home in Trumbull for an afternoon outing and corn roast. Evenings activities included games, a camp fire, and story telling. Attendees included AJIT Armstrong M CG A L B thins W J Bissonnette HT Anderson J Krodatednes Mrs ACIDE Wimatrone Mrs LL B Matthias and several Misses P McCarthy M Willar S Bissonnette A Bisgnonnette.
A meeting of the board of police commissioners, scheduled for last night, was postponed.
Thousands of visitors marked the 600th anniversary of Dante Alighieri's death in Ravenna Italy with ceremonies led by Cardinal La Fontaine. A pontifical high mass was held at the Church of San Francesco and included papal benediction before a march to Dante's tomb.
Athens September 15 recruits of the class of 1922 were mobilized by royal decree. All men with Greek citizenship since 1921 aged under 40 must report for military duty. The French military mission in Athens visited Premier Gounaris to congratulate Greece on its Asiatic victory and the Salaris River crossing by Greek forces.
The sloop Pictou, described as a throat craft with reversed construction, sails from Pictou N S for the Panama Canal in hopes of winning a prize of 380,000. Captains Wallace Scott JT Dan and Jam Campbell arrived last night. ship sails only before the wind with stern-centered keel and rearward centre board.
George Owens manager of the Aancing pavilion Pleasure Beach says he has leased the State Street Casino to host dances Wednesday and Saturday next season. Owens intends to extend the casino soon by 206 feet to expand for conventions and exhibits and shows.
An old ad claims dissolving dandruff by applying about four ounces of Mawld arvon to the scalp at night. It promises rapid reduction by morning and complete removal after several applications, with soothing effects on itching and hair appearance. It asserts Hauldanyon is available at drug stores and guarantees relief.
Fashion forecast describes a dress with side closing square neck and unique features. Sleeves are snug with button trim or delicate wrist fringe. Waist measurements run from 36 to 42 inches in bust. Size 96 needs 1 1/2 yards of 26 inch material and 1/4 yard of 24 inch contrasting. Price 15 cents.
Unfinished business and nominations for officers and directors for the ensuing year were discussed at the Service Star region fourth annual convention in Cleveland. The banquet was held tonight.
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