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Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1920

Page

12

Women to Vote in This Caucus in Stratford

Stratford voters are warned that the Democratic caucus will be held in the town hall on Wednesday September 1 at 8 o clock p m to elect delegates to state senatorial and congressional conventions. Women are expected to be active and represented on delegations. The town committee plans a Cox and Roosevelt club with about 20 signatures and a push to secure large membership. The women are eligible for membership and permanent town center quarters are planned. Also advertised: farm for sale inquire Peter Gleason Stratford 2890 Main St. CORTEZ C ROCKWELL plumbing and heating corner Main and Hillside Stratford. Diotre

Stratford Cox and Roosevelt Club

No Special Train for Bridgeporters Mass Meeting Decision

A mass meeting at Emmett Hall decided there will be no excursion to Saybrook by special train Saturday for Rev. Father James V. Hussion’s visit. Most attendees favored motor vehicle transport with hundreds expected to travel by automobile, while others will take the regular 4:30 PM train.

Saybrook James V. Hussion Emmett Hall

Terre Haute Asks About the Jitneys

The Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce writes to the local chamber seeking a solution to the trolley tangle. It notes success with one-man safety cars at five cents and universal transfer. Walter Lashar has shown interest in Terre Haute, having visited several times.

Troleyless Bridgeport Terre Haute Ind Chamber of Commerce Walter B

Cranberry Crop Estimated at 390000 Barrels in New England

Wakefield Mass Aug 26 Massachusetts cranberry crop is estimated at 390000 barrels a decrease of 18 percent from last year, report issued by W A Sanders agent of the federal bureau of crop estimates The five year average is 250600 barrels Indications are New England crops of peaches and apples will be small

Wakefield Mass Massachusetts W. A. Sanders Federal Bureau of Crop Estimates New England

Southport Club Holds Thursday Afternoon Gathering

Mrs. Luin B. Switzer entertained the Thursday Afternoon club in Southport with members including Mrs. E Jennings Mrs. Ebin Williams Mrs. Sugh Smith Mrs Elmer Craven Mrs Arthur Mills and others. A lawn fete at Southport Episcopal church grounds is planned for next week, managed by Mrs. D Hatch, expected to be a success.

Luin B. Switzer Southport E. Jennings Ebin Williams Sugh Smith Elmer Craven Arthur Mills M. Buckley Howard Taylor Edwin Ingliss Mac Buckley Southport Episcopal Church D. Hatch

Hat misplacement hobbles voter registrar in welfare building

Registrar of Voters Thomas White lost his hat in the Welfare building after visiting the Bureau of Vital Statistics. A 1916 model hat appeared in place of his own, leaving White to borrow an oversized cap while officials search, with head size clues guiding investigators.

Registrar of Thomas White Tommy Bureau of Vital Statistics Katy Tommy’ “Snyder Main Street City Hall Genial Vince Whitney Welfare Building

Blue Ribbon Sues Hagler for Sixty Thousand Dollars

Blue Ribbon Garage Inc of this city sues Abraham Hagler formerly of this city now believed in Poland for breach of contract seeking 60000 in damages over an order for 20 Packard buses placed in March 1920 with a 2000 deposit paid Hagler. Hagler filed a separate suit claiming non-delivery and seeks 125000. The case to be heard in September term.

Blue Ribbon Garage, Inc Abraham Hagler Poland Blue Ribbon Co Packard Hagler Blue Ribbon Garage

Prohibition Threatens Maryland Oasis in Upper Marlboro

Upper Marlboro Maryland faces closure as town leaders say annual revenue of 200 dollars cannot sustain the community. Once a favorite rendezvous for statesmen before Prohibition, the town sits 20 miles from Pennsylvania Avenue with historic taverns and local cuisine fading as taxes and wet goods vanish.

Upper Meribero United States Upper Marlboro Pennsylvania Avenue Maryland Capitol White House

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