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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1922
Page
10
In Hobeville a barrel-house turns into a Christmas scene as Ma Greenstein hosts a free feast for around 2000 homeless men. A broken, cold dawn sees veterans, exiles, and workers lining up for turkey, cranberry sauce, and mercy. Santa is made anew for the season.
Managing Director Warde Johnston announced a midwinter fashion show to accompany the Gloria Swanson feature The Impossible Mrs Bellow. Director Eileen Van Biene and Melvin Sokes will appear, with six models showcasing morning wear to evening gowns furnished by Hudson Stove and Milady's wear. The event includes elaborate stage netting and a custom musical score, with two fashion shows tied to the Swanson film.
A league of agricultural communities in Mexico City was organized to defend village land titles and restore public lands. Over a thousand delegates from 122 villages attended this first meeting with plans to expand nationwide and hold peasant congresses to share information on agrarian issues and cooperative efforts.
Stratford plans a public hearing on a comprehensive zoning ordinance believed to be the most complete document of its kind in the region. The ordinance received a first reading and will be considered after the hearing following its presentation by the Town Planning Board.
An old-fashioned mustard oil ointment called Mustébole claims fast relief for sore throats. Described as a white ointment that spreads with fingers and penetrates to the pain spot, drawing out the ache. Available in jars and tubes at drug stores, including hospital sizes.
Burglars broke into Brooklawn Pharmacy near Mountain Grove cemetery in Fairfield on Sunday morning stealing cameras pipes and other drug sundries worth over 300 dollars. A single dollar bill was left on the floor as the owner John Simocko arrived to find the door destroyed and a rock used to smash the glass. State Police and local officers suspect the thieves knew the area and may reside nearby.
The state department begins 1923 motor vehicle registrations on November 1, 1922 to manage anticipated 180000 vehicles. By December 7, 1923 only 17308 registrations issued. Officials warn procrastination will cause last week backlog and pledges early reminders to citizens.
Coal dealers now sell mixtures of stove sizes with No 1 Buckwheat. Use a separate bin for No 1 Buckwheat and fire it separately. Start with two shovels of egg coal, then add Buckwheat to create about 66 percent egg and 33 percent buckwheat. Increase Buckwheat up to 55 percent for best use. At night add a little extra Buckwheat to bank the fire. No delivery restrictions on Buckwheat.
Phoenix, Ariz. Dec. 11. The search for Col. Francis C. Marshall and Lieut. Charles L. Webber, army aviators missing since Thursday en route from San Diego to Tucson, shifted farther south into the Arizona border area as reports indicated the planes and aviators in the region. Five additional airplanes are due to arrive from Kelly Field to join the search.
An elegant library table of mahogany with a rope edge offers ample writing space. It features one long shallow drawer and two side drawers at each end. A fine specimen priced at $125.00.
A long narrow library table scarf in verdure greens bronze and russet with harmonious shading under lamp. Sizes 18 by 54 inches priced 3 to 6 dollars. Also tapestry squares with velvet corners six dollars and velvet scarves in blue rose or green with gold galloon four dollars.
Store advertises Christmas ribbons in red and green at 19 cents per piece, white with holly 15 and 19 cents per piece, red with holly figures 12 and 15 cents per piece. Plain gauze satin edge ribbons priced by yard from 2 to 7 cents, metallic ribbons 29 and 45 cents, satin brocaded ribbons 30 and 50 cents, red satin No 3 at 9 cents yard and No 5 at 13 cents yard. Main floor.
Spanish Combs in black imitation shell range from 2.60 to 3.95 dollars. Sparkling mounts with red, green and blue stones present several charming models priced from 2.00 to 15.00 dollars.
Eye catching offerings line the main floor with handkerchiefs for every family member. Exquisite feather and silk fans, painted novelties, and real filet pieces in various sizes that may serve as doilies. Buckles girdles slides nets and organdie robes with beautiful laces for Berthas.
About 1,500 men gathered at St Charles church on East Main for a Holy Communion service hosted by the Men’s Rescue of the church. Led by ushers, the procession moved from St Charles school to the church, with Rev Patrick J McGivney and Rev Thomas J Daley officiating. The event featured Barro Mee Glee Club performances, a sermon praising Catholic men’s spirit, and significant attendance from families citywide.
A sales listing highlights a daily diary and expense account, population notes for leading cities, personal and family records, and sundry information, offered at 10 cents each. Also advertised are thimbles and scissors, children's coat hangers in a box for 50 cents, all on the main floor of the store.
The article credits Rev Thomas B Gloster for leading the St Charles parish Men’s League to a major turnout at a five year drive. It notes the league’s growth from 35 Christians at the first service to 85 by year end and highlights its status as one of the strongest Catholic men’s groups in the city and state. The piece also discusses global politics, including the League of Nations, waterway regulation, and international figures Curzon Ismet Pasha Tehitcherin amid a Times Want Ad plug.
Lausanne Dec 11 The question of how control of the Turkish straits will be administered is being generally asked by Near East conference delegates. Discussions focus on whether a body under the League of Nations or an international unit separate from the League should oversee straits administration.
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