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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1921
Page
5
Letter reveals expansion strategy for a 31-store clothing chain in Connecticut. West 46th Street executive William C Freeman will handle advertising, assuring investors of 8 percent annual stock returns and 10 percent par-value profits.
Rumors spread amid daily conferences on transportation policies and fare changes. Vice-President Punderford denies Potter leaving Bridgeport and any Stratford avenue barn expansion while noting the burning of old single truck open cars for salvage. newer equipment remains in service and ready for possible demand.
The Industrial Service Movement of the Bridgeport Y M C A reports progress in May amid limited full-time work. Secretaries push activities for workers, support unemployed baseball teams, and run a day school for citizenship and study. Athletics will be expanded with playground ball, volley ball, and meets. citizenship papers are being lined up for naturalization classes. key sustaining industries include Acme Shear Co and Bridgeport Brass Co among others. Staff listed are J Garfield Kins, A W Rearse, and Paul J Cook.
Massachusetts State Commissioner of Education Payson Smith will speak to the Chamber of Commerce luncheon in the Stratfield ballroom on Wednesday June 15. He will present reform proposals on administration of education support of education and the status of the teaching profession and his career as a lifelong educator.
The Connecticut Editorial Association is hosted by New Canaan for a two day event on June 25 and 26. More than 300 residents will staff ten sub committees to arrange activities including a town tour outdoor concert and a public dance at Town Hall. Governor Lake and Miss Marjorie Lake attend with families. The governor will speak at a 4:30 PM public gathering after the outdoor concert. Visitors stay with local families and enjoy a sight seeing trip and later entertainment. A health feature promotes the Hotel Rlas Turkish baths as a remedy for fatigue and various ailments with expert attendants and several bath options. In West End a two day run of the Goldwyn film Stop Thief! stars Tom Moore and is praised as a top comedy vehicle.
Hundreds are invited to view furniture and woodwork crafted by Manual Training Class boys. The display runs through this week on the Third floor, showcasing practical crafts from the city’s schools to inspire residents and demonstrate education in usefully learning trades.
Premium negligees offered in crepe de chine and rich satin glow with color and bold patterns. Prices from $1.50 to $4, including pink blue lavender crepe negliges and breakfast jackets. Special full figure kimonos and embroidered pieces range $2.75 to $4 on the second floor.
Promotional copy extols roominess and long wear of cowhide travel bags on a steel frame with feather lining and comfortable handle. Prices mention extra value ten dollars. Manufactured by Menena Wrenner, sizes 16 to 18 inches, located on third floor.
A newspaper blurb advertises a real 24 hour film development service on the fourth floor. Films dropped at 9 will be ready next day at 9, at 5 by 5, and so on, with 10 cents for developing and small-rate prints. Every film is carefully handled to bring out what is in the negative.
A feature on a new fluffy ring yarn showing rings along its length that create a soft finish. The yarn uses less material for sweaters and accessories and is offered in white, black, and mixed shades. An exhibit on the third floor displays finished pieces highlighting its novelty.
Advertises special fine voile curtains at 29c per yard noting cool and dainty feel. Describes voile woven in stripes checks and squares, one yard wide. Also offers hemstitched scrim curtains at 1.25 and mercerised marquiseite at 1.25, etamine with corner design at 2.25, and sunfast madras drapery fabric in rose blue or gold.
Advertises strong roomy hammock priced at 10 dollars. Details include khaki couch hammock with mattress, windshield, pockets, and chains. Additional models feature roll-edge tufted mattress, adjustable windshield and headrest, in gray green or khaki, with prices 18.50 and 27.50.
Manchester resident Harry T. Lord named by Governor and Council to chair observance of New Hampshire’s 300th anniversary in 1923. Other appointees include C Whittemore Dover Charles S Emerson Milford Henry H Moetcalf Concord and Winslow Peirce Portsmouth. In a separate item, Philip Duenske of 343 Raltron a avenu e received a suspended 10 day jail term for assault after striking neighbor Alex Mizlew ski with an iron pipe on May 14 amid a family feud. Mizlew ski, severely hurt, has been discharged from St Vincent’s hospital. The initial charge of assault with intent to kill was reduced to simple assault.
The Times can be obtained at several city Sub Stations including 1208 Dadrikian's 650 Warren St Mim Cate Main and Federal Sts Wash Ave opposite Lexington Ave L P Turney State St and Basick Ave Allen Bros Fairfield Ave and Bennett Bonetere Ss Sts Curtis Stratford Newfield Aves and Atlantic Cigar 697 East Main St.
Kenosha is split over the reported healing of Andrew Morris a Russian evangelist who allegedly recovered from crippling injuries after praying in English at a local mission. Morris had used crutches for a year after a factory accident and walked unaided following a dramatic episode ending with a vision and convulsions.
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