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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1921
Page
16
In the meeting at Hermitage, plans of organization will be considered. Peroxide treatment will remove ink stains by applying peroxide, then drying in sun until stains disappear.
Columbus prepares to host the American Red Cross National Convention from October 4 at the Coliseum and Ohio State Fair Grounds with President Harding, General Pershing, and others invited to address thousands of delegates. The agenda includes a program for chapter workers, and Harding has signaled possible attendance depending on Washington duties.
Colvay Peterson of East Broad Milford was pulled from undercurrents at Seaside Beach after attempting to rescue his rowboat. Dick Williams and James Faille, watching, rushed to aid him as he neared unconsciousness. Peterson recovered after first aid and returned home.
Funeral services for Bridgeport police Lt Tas B Witham who died Sunday were held at his home on Baldwin Street. A large crowd from all walks of life attended as officers from the Third Fourth and Birsk precincts led the procession to Lakeview cemetery.
Local health officials warn diphtheria is most common in Bridgeport, with nine cases in the week ending September 17 against five in Hartford. Bridgeport had no typhoid or whooping cough and only three measles. statewide cases of diphtheria declined by 1.
Dr Walter G. Maguire of Chicago urged passage of the Shepherd Towney maternity bill or similar legislation before Congress during the seventh national conference of Catholine charity in Milwaukee. He argued for state control, inspection, and supervision to reduce maternal and infant deaths, noting twenty thousand mothers and over 250000 children affected annually. A message of respect went to Bishop Thomas A. Sheahan, rector of Canolis University, who could not attend in Washington.
President Harding backs Senate action on the anti drinking bill after a conference with Senator Sterling of South Dakota who leads the anti over bill. Sterling predicted the Senate would pass the measure before handling the peace treaty.
Hems of a lively streetscape show neighbors and shopkeepers, including Nel and Mr. Steiner, sharing gossip and observations. Residents like Mrs George Grir of Greens Farms, Lt Williams funeral attendees, and Abbott the athletic instructor thread through town life with bustling shops, street chatter, and a sense of community.
About 300 Crane company foundry workers will gain from a four day work week, with the Bridgenoct and Chicago plants serving as main production sites for the initiative. The shift aims to consolidate brass and valve production while preparing for broader corporate production changes, though the fate of workers at the Eaten Coln Burnham and Brass Works remains undecided amid ongoing corporate restructuring.
The Remington Improvement Association outlines laying out trees and shrubs to beautify the district, aiming to make it the finest workingmen's section. A block dance will be held at the corner of Boston and Talisade avenues on Sept 2, 25, and 14, with a committee arranging the event.
Old timers on the water front expect the tropical storm to arrive this week. The harbor was deserted yesterday, with fishing activity resuming as boats head to the natural bed. A motor boat carrying Bridgepotters ran out of gas between this city and South Port and had to be towed in.
Washington September 21 Senator Frank HH Brandegen has been requested by the War department to nominate two candidates from Connecticut for examination on the first Tuesday in March 19 with a view to admission to the United States Military Academy at West Point. Representative Schluyter Merritt of the fourth district has also been requested to make one nomination. This provides opportunity for young men of Connecticut to secure an excellent education and Army careers.
Patrick Mathews Patrick of the parish was not nominated today by President Harding to be elder of the air service with the rank of Major General.
An advertorial claim offers a home method using delatone to remove unwanted hair from arms or neck. The text warns readers to apply a paste, wait a few minutes, then wash and rinse to leave skin free of blemishes and Nair-like residue.
Two lectures on Christian Science to be given at the Lyric theatre on Sunday September 25 at 2 o clock by William D Kilpatrick Co S B member of the Board of Lectureship of The Fleet Church of Christ Scientist of Boston.
Under First Church of Christ Scientists sponsorship a lecture on Christian Science aims to enlighten the public. A new wrist worn pin cushion provides a convenient aid for the home dressmaker, a small soft cushion attached to the wrist by an elastic band for easy access.
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