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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1921

Page

2

Edison Prediction Of Artificial Gold Possible Says Scientist

Allan L. Benson reports on a debate over Edison's forecast that gold could be manufactured cheaply. Commander Ballantine cites Sir William Ramsey's radium to gold conversion, arguing cost remains higher than mined gold. Experts warn major metallurgical breakthroughs loom, with isometallic experiments and new metal forms in demand, while seeking tangible evidence.

Edison Allan L. Benson New York William A. Ballantine Bngland Smee A. Edison William Ramsey Sir Wiliam Mr. Edison

Grade Schools Schedule For Basketball Games

Forty five grade school basketball teams will compete for honors in the Grade School Basketball league under the supervision of the Board of Ion. The schedule lists West Side, East Side, and Fast Side divisions for boys and girls with games at Maplewood Gymnasium, Prospect, Madison, and Columbus locations through December to January, featuring teams like Prospect, Black Rock, Webster, Elias Howe, Lincoln, Barnum, Waltersville, and Franklin among others.

Ion Sched West Side Girls Maplewood Gymnasium Prospecti Maplewood Shet- Deen Black Rock Columb Ck Roolumbus Nprospect Shelton Columbus Prospect Wheeler-Madison Jefferson-Whittier Columbus-Whittier Madison-Jefferson Wheelier-Whittier Jefferson-Columbus Maddison-Whittier Wheeler Jefferson Madison-Columbus Wheeler-Columbu Ter Elias’ Howe Black Bock Washington Maplewood-Webster Elias Howe Washingon Washington-Webster Webster Mapiewood East Side Summerfield Hall Franklin-Garfield Franklin Garfield Huntington Road Franklin Summerfeld Huntington Troad Lincoln-Staples Waltersville McKinley Lincoln-Waltersville Staples Barnum-McKinley Lincoln-McKinley Barnum-Staples Barnum-Waltersville Lincoln-Barnum Lincoln-Summerfield Barnum-McKinner Summerfield-Hall Barnum-Hall Lincoln-Hall Barnum Garfield Walters- Alle Staplin Huntington Roach

Reader asks about cough treatment and tuberculosis care

A reader seeks medical guidance on a persistent child cough, possible tuberculosis, and suitable sanatoria. Answers emphasize thorough examination, climate matters, and following doctors’ orders, with recommendations to Liberty, Gardiner, White Haven, and New Jersey institutions, plus footwear and head warmth tips.

Florida Fiberty Liberty Gardiner White Haven New Jersey

Bank installs 20 automatic tellers in Bridgeport

Bridgeport Savings Bank introduces 20 automatic receiving tellers across city sites including D M Read store and the Y M C A building. Machines accept pennies nickels dimes and quarters and dispense savings stamps redeemable at the bank. Stamps are stamp folders attachable to receipts until cashing or opening accounts. A young boy saves pennies weekly using a lobby machine, demonstrating early thrift. Probate Court in Fairfield issues notice for estate of Chester A Garrison with creditors to file claims within the month.

Bridgeport Bridgeport Savings Bank D. M. Read Persis Fe Enid Tanac Fairfleld Proimte Watengid Anid Estain Chester A

No Place Like Good Old U. S

Miss Katherine McCarthy daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James A. McCarthy of Iranistan avenue returned to New York today from Coblenz Germany where she served as an army nurse for 22 months and has spent leave with her parents. She praises Europe but says she prefers the good old U S A.

Katherine McCarthy James A. McCarthy Iranistan Avenue New York Coblenz Germany Europe

Wild duck hunting, politics, and humor lift The Onlooker

The Onlooker notes rising wild duck flocks around Bridgeport, a former mayor back at law, and a lively Bridgeport Times feature by Mrs. Norris. It cites a WEA dispatch on cheap whiskey, Irish celebrations, and a Boston story on a five million dollar costume. The piece lampoons Kaiser, U S presidents, and stocky witticisms, then highlights Dr. Katzoff's brides guide with humorous commandments and marital advice.

The Meriden Journal Simon Louis Katzoff Marfor

Fifteen Year-Old Coloratura Reveals Unusual Talent

Miss Mildred Hill, 15, a local high school student, will perform as a soprano at a concert hosted by Maestro Guido H Caselotti at the Art League home 528 Clinton avenue next Sunday afternoon. The program features Italian, English, Swedish songs and duets with several notable artists from New York Studio and local performers.

Mildred Hill Mme Maria Caselotti Guido H. Caselotti Art League Clinton Avenue Miss Hill Union Avenue New York Marie Girl Aiken Thomas Wiliams Jungsun Alskogen Ebba Nyberg Spress Jack Homer Eva Hodgking Kramer Josephine Paazzi Dvorak Amaro Plante Lucia Ponehfelli Max Schier Clay Hodskins Mr. William Gaile de Salon Ascher Marie-Louise Caselotti Verdi Paltural Hief Maestro Case

Local social notes from Trumbull and nearby towns

Trumbull residents hosted a whist Evening at Mr and Mrs Emanuel Kurtzs home with eleven tables and a good sum raised. The Badies Ald society of Trumbull Congregational church held a supper with Bridgeport speakers and discussed plans for the coming year. Mrs Howard S Beach entertained the Afternoon Bridge club. Mrs Burr F Beach had high score. Mrs Ernest S Ward visited Ridgefield Avenue. Nichols village forms Nichols Library Association, seeking a public library nucleus. Howard F Randall to build a store near White Plains bridge. Citizens urge continued patronage of the current store as Kurtz supports a country store and opposes competition. Mr and Mrs Frank hosted Mrs Wells parents Mr and Mrs Walter Hazzard of Monroe, headed to Florida for winter driving. Miss Cora E Beach visiting her brother John L Beach in Watertown. Mrs John Beach and son Richard visiting Mrs Beachs sister Mrs Wm Mall of Wyoming plan return in late September. Titan Brinsmade, two weeks in Bridgeport, returned home.

Howard F. Randall Long Hill White Plains Bridge Kurtz Nonn Prank Wells Walter Hazzard Monroe Florida Cora E. Beach John L. Beach Watertown John Beach Richard

Hall Home Junior Girls Sketches at Christmas Party

The Junior girls of the Hall home associated with Charities at 715 Main street will present sketches from The Visit From Mr and Mrs Santa during the Christmas party at the home on December 22 starting at 7 o'clock. Afterward Mr and Mrs Santa will visit guests and deliver presents, with refreshments served. older girls are rehearsing a minstrel show and play for early January.

Hall Associated Charities Main Street Mr. Santa

Odd Fellows To Work Golden Rule Degree Night

Odd Fellows to work the Golden Rule Degree on a class of candidates at Nutmeg Encampment No 23 meeting this evening at Odd Fellows hall 1089 Broad Street. officers nominated, refreshments to follow. Nutmeg Encampment 23 to visit Stratfield Encampment 23 December 15 to exemplify Royal Purple degree. social by Blessed Sacrament church Men’s League with attorney Hugh Lavery address.

Odd Fellows Broad Street Stratfield Men's League of Blessed Sacrament Church Hugh Lavery The Knights of Columbus

Stratford Struggles With Outages And Civic Plans

Stratford residents faced electric light outages at 7 15 am and telephone service disruptions in Paradise Green due to repairs. The H C A Stratford club announced officers and an entertainment committee as bonds of 250 000 may fund sewer work to finish by late April. Norman Thomas of The Nation will speak at Watford Community forum Sunday at four.

Stratford Paradise Green Norman Thomas York City the Nation Watford Community Forum Congregational Church Civil Liberties League of New York Ci Liberty Edmund Judson

Cain's 131 Mark Is Cupheag Target

Cupheage Club duckpin standings show Team 7 leading Stratford alleys with 28 wins and 7 losses. Team 4 follows at 11 3, Team 6 7 7, Team 2 6 12, and Team 13 13. High team pinfall single 475 by Team 1 and 5, high strings 345 by J C Wilson, 131 by W. Cam.

Cain Vorter’s Stratford Seeees US Nets Caipeaie Leagne Fligh Cam J.C. Wilson V. Lally A. Wilson Risberg B. Cain D. L. Rhoades Beardsley L. M. Palmer W. Re J. Curtis SI R. Briges R. AL Younes G. Jewell Ww. Blamey Sane Dr. Phelan A Mallett GL Moore G. Spalla BH. Crocker R. Sherwood

Typothetae To Hear Dr Rindfusz in Bridgeport

Dr R E Dindfusz secretary of the American Writing Paper company will address a Bridgeport branch meeting of the United Typothetae of America on Tuesday evening December 13 in Bridgeport Conn. He will discuss The Manufacture of Standardized Papers and has led chemical research for the company.

R. E. Dindfusz American Writing Paper Company Bridgeport United Typothetae of America Conn Rindfuss New York Chicago Boston Worcester Albany Providence

Bridgeport Advertising Club Event Highlights Printers Guests

The Bridgeport Advertising Club hosts an evening with printers from Bridgeport and nearby towns. Members of the Advertisinglab and Bridgeport Buyers' club are invited as guests of the event.

Bridgeport Advertisinglab Bridgeport Buyers’ Club

Court Cases To Be Heard Monday In Superior Court

Judge Frank D Frienes will hear cases Monday to make up time lost Thanksgiving week. The session opens with mandamus and quo proceedings linked to a dispute within the Board of Education. Mrs J J Lynels calls a special meeting for Monday evening December 32nd at 2926 Fairfield avenue lab rooms.

Travers Frank Travers Drew Place Blessed Sacrament Church St.Michael's Cemetery Doyle Fairfield Patrick Doyle Hartford Conn Henry Williams Benson Road St. Patrick’s Cemetery Dolan Olive Albert Dolan Fairfield Avenue J. H. Carroll Elm Street Wm. H. Jepson Burial Lakeview Cemetery Frank D. Frienes Board of Education J. J. Lynels Third District Democratic Club

Wanted ads mix of nurseries and positions in 1921 Times

Classified notices offer nursery commissions in West York regions and nationwide sales roles with high commissions. Government post listings announce civil positions and a series of Bankruptcy Court notices for Henry Dorkin, Samuel J. Gaffy Jr., Sam Chipouras with hearings in Bridgeport and Stamford, Connecticut.

West- York Gypeniente International Knitting Mills Norristown High Commission National Nurseries Rochester N.Y Isney Hsay Eree Mmmons & Company Newark New York Welte Ulec Albert Mills Mer Cincinnati Ohio PiSklin ‘Institute Dept Hochester Ye ‘PiCa'p Tnithd States District Court District of Conneticut Henry Dorkin Crescent Camis Co Fenty Perkin Crescent Ee Ridgeport Jt Sal’ Jerrict Atlexe Unen Han Intex Fairfield County County Court House Bridert Conn A. m Cer

Notice of Public Sale and Bankruptcy Proceedings in Bridgeport

Notice announces execution sale of a Maxwell Automobile Touring Car in Bridgeport with date set for December. It also covers bankruptcy proceedings against Louis Shulman and Charles Herman trading as Shulman Herman, with a creditors meeting and a 20 percent proposed composition, plus a receivership claim against The Abercrombie Rock Electric Company and a four month claim period for creditors, overseen by Judge Frank D. Haines and Receiver Albert W. Tremain.

th@eeport Maxwell Automobile Bridgeport Wenzel G. Sthigler Sherif Fairfield Tnithd States District Court District of Conneticut Louis Shulman Charles Hepman Shulman & Herman Ie Hanksuntey Charles Herman Shulman & Werman Old District Petiton Fairfield County A. Hearine Spon County Court House Conn Na. m John Keogh Comm W. Hock Aberchombie Rock Electric Company Superior Ci Frank D. Haines le Ui Abercromble Tock Electric Company Albert W. Tremain Abercrombie Tork Electric Company American Bank & Trust Co Superior Court Falfield County Dee Bis Sotice Henry C Garrison Co Bridgeport, Conn

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