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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1922
Page
15
Sept 20 customs officials pursued a yacht off New Jersey after intercepting a sub chaser Hahn and boarding the vessel on suspicion of carrying contraband. The captain defiantly saluted the British flag as authorities returned to Hahn whileward sailed on unmolested.
An old advertisement urges readers to eat freely and trust Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets to ease indigestion. It argues strong people are not safer than their stomachs, touts zero fear after meals, and promotes an alkaline remedy to maintain strength. A cent box is available from druggists.
The old Sixth district Republican club rooms at 1278 North Avenue are reopening after a split with the new sixth district club. The return reunites the party with renewed drives socials and debates once held at the North Avenue address. A social and program will celebrate the move with invitations sent to Republican voters in the Sixth district. Henry Pember chairs the house. Alderman Alfred J Koapp and Sheriff Ed Railly are among leaders.
Amusements opens at Polls today in Bridgeport featuring Charlie Ahearn in the glean-in position with a large company of entertainers and a lineup of acts. Nanook of the North stars at Capitol, Empire presents Tall Mary Miles Minter feature, Park hosts Nice People and Blossom Time musical events from Schubert.
New London September 1920 State College of Women pall sessions began with President Benjamin Marsh presiding. He noted the college’s loss of Prof Louis Adolphe Coerne and planned a memorial service likely October 1. Registration reached about 425, with 128 in the freshman class. 400 applications viewed, 125 freshmen admitted. Faculty changes include John W. Miller as assistant in philosophy, Jan Beilpost as instructor in physical education, Ruth Bacon as instructor in secretarial studies, Agnes Leahy, Helen Tryon, Ruth Crosby, Marian Robinson, Ruth Irwin promoted or appointed in various departments. Pauline D. Dederer became full professor of zoology. Hather Cary and Coron Lianst named associate professors of Romance languages. Henry B. Selden assistant professor of fine arts. William Bauer and Frederic Weld promoted to associate professors of music. Bessie B. Weesel named assistant professor in psychology.
The second annual flower show opens in Greenwich at the M. A. venue with entries from Fairfield and Westchester, Greenwich, Rye, New Rochelle and Riverside. The Garden Club of America will award a bronze medal to the winner, with professional and amateur divisions and proceeds to Greenwich and United hospitals. Judges include Tod Nelson of Tarrytown John Harding of Westport and William White of Rimson, among others from New Canaan, Tarrytown, Glen Cove and Boston.
Delegates from the Societe des Quatre Vingts Hommes ex-Chevaux of the Harry W. Congdon Port to the national convention in New Orleans next month were elected Monday night after watching the degree team of the New Jersey Vulture, directed by George Dobson, at Waterbury’s state convention two weeks ago. The local wrecking crew plans an elaborate welcoming event for new members to be inducted Monday.
Two youths were arrested after loud cat calls outside a playhouse at 2 Main Street. Reports say they whistle and shouted during a performance, causing breach of the peace. Both were later locked up with $15 bonds.
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