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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1923

Page

3

Mysterious Detroit Baby Abduction Prompts Citywide Search

William Greatrex searches for his infant son after the child is mistakenly turned over to Eva Viemminck and later to a man in Pennsylvania. Police probe the Viemminck household near Detroit as a missing baby case stirs citywide concern. Prosecutor Voorhies says no action until the baby is found.

Detroit Wiliam Greatrex Alfonse Viemminck Evangelical Deaconness Hospital Iva Viemminck Greatrex Toronto Canada Pennsylvania Jon Ns Viemiminck Viemininck Eva Wiemminck Atttorney Paul W. Voorhies

Stream pollution lessens. Stratford oyster grower touts better times

Shang Wheeler of Stratford, a prominent oyster grower, told Bridgeport's change club that stream pollution abatement by big industries could boost the oyster industry. He noted signs of recovery with a new catch of young oysters, explained oyster propagation, and outlined harvest timing and shell use. He cited recent fish catches in Bridgeport harbor as evidence of improving water quality and discussed wartime pollution tests by the Federal Bureau of Fisheries.

Charles Shang” Wheeler Stratford Bridgepath Kchange Club Elgred Wheeler Oyster Ag Bridgeport Housatonic Federal Bureau of Fisheries

Appointment of One Cadet by Rep Merritt

Washington. D C Sept 23 Representatives Richard P Freeman John Tilson Schuyler Merritt and P B O Sullivan of Connecticut have been asked by the Adjutant General to appoint candidates for the vacancies at the U S Military Academy next year Freeman and Tilson will each have two vacancies and Merritt and O Sullivan one each Fenn of the First district has none An unusually large number of vacancies will exist at the Academy when the present first class graduates next year Qualified candidates should contact their senators and representatives early to ensure consideration for appointment and time to prepare for the examination Each appointee must be an actual resident of the state district or territory from which he is appointed

Washington, D. C Richard PP. Freeman John Tilson Schuyler Merritt P. B. O'Sullivan Connecticut Adjutant General of the Army U. S. Mill Freeman Fli Fenn Flist Military Academy Adjutant General

Mrs Bishop First to Get Hunter's License 1933

Mrs Jessie Bishop wife of Henry A Bishop of Washington avenue yesterday registered as the first woman to secure a hunting license for the 1933 season. Her husband also took a license as the season opens Monday with over 400 sportsmen registered with Town Clerk Clarence E Winter. Two owners of bee colonies have registered and 26 more must register by Monday night.

Jessie Bishop Henry ‘A. ‘Bishop Washington Avenue Clarence E. Winter

Socialists Rally on Street Corner Tonight

Patrick Cooney will preside at an open rally of the Socialist party at Main and Wall streets tonight at 8 o clock. Jasper McLevy, Socialist candidate for mayor, and Mrs Lena M Lewis of Los Angeles will be among the speakers. Later there will be a gathering at party headquarters 305 Fairfield Avenue inviting the public.

Patrick Cooney Ait Raly Main Wall Jasper McLevy Ann Lena M. Lewis Los Angeles Cali Fairfield Avenue

Howland Men’s Store Offers Broad Suit Selection

The Howland store emphasizes value and fit with a range of Kuppenheimer suits priced to attract buyers. It highlights tailored options for tall, short, and stout men, plus hats by Stetson Berg and Emerson, and various collars, laces, and fabrics across floors. قراءة

Berg Emerson

Glove Styles Highlighted for Women

FE presents a range of glove styles on the main floor left center. Kid gloves gauntlet feature strap wrists with pique seams and embroidered backs in brown, beaver, putty, and grey at 3.75. Chamoisette gauntlet with French cuffs in silk embroidery or tucked beaver and covert shades at 2. Two toned chamoiselle gauntlet with wrist strap in beaver, sand, pongee at 1.5.

Handkerchiefs On Sale In Fine Cotton And Linen

Women's fine white cotton kerchiefs with embroidered corners and corded borders, plus solid color linen options. Men's soft cotton kerchiefs feature satin stripes in white. Wide assortment available at 1234¢ Main floor right center.

Comfort shoes for women on main floor rear

Advertises house wear comfort shoes for women with black kid plain toe laced shoes and turn soles priced at 4.50, black kid turn sole shoes with toe cap 4.50, one strap pumps with military heel turn soles 4, and one strap pumps with low heel and turn sole 2, located on the main floor rear.

Chocolate Time Now Special Assortment

Chocolate time now two wordy shout notes. A brief ad describes French crisp chocolates with hard or soft centers offered as a special assortment packed for you at 42¢ per box. Basement center.

Real suits and accessories for boys and men

An advertised assortment lists real suits for boys aged 16 to 20 with three button coats and two trouser pairs priced 25 to 30 dollars, junior Norfolk suits for 4 to 10 years at 7.50 to 10 dollars, Oliver Twist middy suits at 6 dollars, wool and Yorke shirts at 1.75, and various ties, pajamas, silk socks, shirts, and powders with prices. Also advertised is Paragon regenerative radio set for 100 dollars with a demonstration on Saturday.

Norfolk Yorke

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