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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1922
Page
18
Colleges Hold Contest For Oldest Grad
Middletown June 2 A contest among colleges to determine the oldest living alumnus appears sparked by Wesleyan University inviting Cornelius Cole class of 1847 of Los Angeles to attend its 90th commencement. The University of Vermont cites Rev. George G. Rice class of 1934 who will be 103 in September as their oldest living graduate. Rice is three years older than Cole and graduated two years earlier. Brown reports an alumnus of class of 1842 aged 100, and Union College has an alumnus aged 102 from class of 1846. Cole remains the only alumnus confirmed as able to travel back to Wesleyan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Wesleyan University
Cornelius Cole
Los Angeles
Cal
Wesleyan
University of Vermont
George G. Rice
Cole
Brown
Union College
Sunday School Picnic at Beardsley Park Tomorrow
St John s Sunday School schedules its annual picnic at Beardsley Park with departure from the church corner at 9 am. The event includes games frolics and refreshments served by the committee. Return home planned for 4:30 pm. New York June 2. Anthracite operators offer new counter proposals to striking miners to end the coal strike this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's
Beardsley Park
New York
Essay Contest Promised by Bridgeport Typographical Union
Parents urged to enter their children in the School Children's Essay Contest conducted by the Bridgeport Typographical Union. All school children are eligible. request pamphlet Facts from the Secretary at P O Box 545. Essay assistance offered to help youths express what the union stands for. $80 in cash prizes for top essays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport Typographical Union
P. O. Box
Union Essay Contest Seeks Submissions by June 15
A Bridgeport union invites essays on honoring signed labor agreements. Prize money totals $60 for top essays submitted to the Secretary of Bridgeport Typographical Union, P. O. Box 845, by June 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport Typographical Union
P. O. Box
Mexican Air Full Of Rumors In Laredo
In Laredo Texas on June 2 rumors swirled of a revolutionary outbreak near Nuevo Laredo Mexico but no action appeared. United States soldiers were stationed as a precaution at the International bridge the railroad bridge and the river ford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Texas
Nuevo Laredo
Mexico
United States
International Bridge
Railroad Bridge
Ford
New Haven Man Secures Scholarship
Cambridge Massachusetts June 2 Award of 124 fellowships and scholarships totalling more than 55000 to fund advanced study in graduate schools and related departments was announced by the Harvard Corporation today. Fourteen graduate school awards are travelling fellowships for a year of study and travel in Europe. Recipients include Mellville E Smith New Haven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Mass
Harvard Corporation
Europe
Mellville E. Smith
Newaven
Railroad Guilty In Five Counts
The New York New Haven and Hartford railroad was found guilty in five counts of violating federal limits on train crew working hours. Judge Martin F. Manton imposed $100 fines and costs per count. The government suit originally had 12 counts with seven nolled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
United States District Court
Martin F. Manton
United States
Personal News and Society Items Across Town
Mr and Mrs Reine Sawyer of Sherwood avenue welcome a daughter, Mrs Sawyer formerly Albina La Croix. A sale of useful and fancy articles by blind workers will be held Friday in the parish house at the United Congregational church. A card party is set for this evening at Madison school by the Madison School Parent Teachers Association. Miss Dorothy Sammis and Walter Anthony Starck wed in the First Presbyterian manse with Rev Alexander Alison officiating. They plan a Lake Mohonk motor trip and will reside in New York. The Most Rev John A Greg, Protestant Archbishop of Dublin, startled a Glacecean meeting by warning of civil war risk under the new act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reine Sawyer
Sherwood Avenue
Sawyer
Albina LaCroix
United Congreational Church
Madison
Madison School Parent Teachers’ Association
Dorothy Sammis
James Underwood Sammis
Noble Avenue
Walter Anthony Starck
Edward Starck
New York
First Presbyterian Church
Alexander Alison
Lake Mohonk
N. Y
Andrews Avenue
Dublin
A. P
John A. Grege
The Store Closes Daily at Six for Bridal Dresses
The DB announces daily closing time of six o'clock for bridal dresses. The notice highlights shopping hours and inventory access for brides and customers planning fittings.
Laces for Gowns and Veils in White and Creams
Silk and cotton laces for wedding veils and gowns priced from 1.75 to 6.00 dollars. Chantillys, nets, and embroidery with satin underlays and pearl trim. Silk section offers satins crepes and duchess satin. center aisle on main floor.
Summer Shirts and Wash Ties Offered at Discount
Men s Summer Wear Shirts from Waverly and Metric in good materials sold as high as 4 00 but mussed looks priced attractively for quick sale Sizes 14 to 17 at 1 95 Wash Ties in tubular panel effects offered at 35 cents each Matin floor front.
Women’s undergarments in fine ribbed cotton sale
Women’s underwear in fine ribbed cotton offered as vests with regular or bodice tops and union suits. Sizes 36 to 44 available with regular or bodice tops and cuff or shell knee options. Sold on the main floor for 69 cents.
Old English Waxer and Polisher Introduced
A new and convenient article that waxes and polishes floors at the same time. This saves time, wax and labor. Waxer together with can of Old English Wax $3.50 Complete.
Striped Novelty Ratine Fabrics for Sports Skirts
A sample description presents checks and blocks in gabardine like weave with a silky lustre for sports skirts. Colors include brown white henna white fuchsia white and ink white. Width 36 inches priced at 1.25 dollars per yard. Also novelty ratine in rose brown gold tan and heliotrope with white stripes at 89 cents per yard.
Summer Hosiery for Women in Lisle and Silk
Imported lisle drop-stitch lace front and clock effects in black white navy and cordovan. Sports hose in silk or silk lisle blends offered in popular shades. Prices 1.00 per pair for lisle styles and 1.50 per pair for silk or silk lisle blends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Apair
Puritan Records and Candies Featured in Basement Sale
Puritan Records priced at 49 cents with new releases including Samson and Delilah and Carmen Habern a. An orchestra Gallagher and Shean and a soprano Heart Bowed Down plus a baritone medley of old time songs. Basement offers Fluffy Ruffs toasted marshmallows and chocolate covered. Mexican coco nuats and cocoanut butternut candy for summer. Prices listed 39 cents each or 3 pounds for a dollar. Main floor.
Comfort in the Living Room Sets at modest prices
A three piece velour living room set including a large davenport a wing chair and an armchair is offered at prices within reach of a modest purse. The set is described as good looking and desirable for the living room.
Furniture set deals with velour and tapestry pieces
An advertisement lists a $300.00 blue velour or tapestry three piece set including a davenport, armchair, and arm rocker with removable cushioned seats and hair filling. Features mahogany finish arms and slat backs and automobile spring seats covered in tapestry. A medium three piece set with French cane backs and mulberry velour cushions is priced at $100.00.
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
First National Bank OF Bridgeport
Matin
Che
Puritan Records
Samson and Delilah
Gallagher and Shean,” Fox
Carmen Haberna
Annecy
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