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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1920

Page

14

Redding News Roundup Highlights Theft and Trials

A stolen bicycle tied to a July 6 theft is traced to James Delaney, with Michael Muskingitsch arrested after a shanty search near the Easton line uncovers bicycle parts. Muskingitsch is convicted and jailed for ten days with a $5 fine, intending to flee using jail credit. A dairy herd auction planned by E M Sanford and A G Barnett signals production strain from rising feeding and labor costs. Local clubs, marriages, anniversaries, property conveyances, and road repairs are also noted amid community updates.

Banks Easton Muskinvitsch Ridge Lyon Bridgeport E. M. Sanford A. G. Barnett Sanford Barnett Board of Health Norwalk Danbury E. H. Smith Raymond Cunningham Charles H. Ward Smith Lemuel B. Sanford Marior Archer Redding Rida Frank Loughlin New Haven Christchurch Mr. Roseboro Mr. Roseboro As the Officiating Cleverman Hobart Brown Selleck Place Library Corner Gwendoline Watson Mabel Read Tucker Catherine Harrison Mikkdeson Iit State Highway Department Selectman Sanford

Silk Sale Crowds Favor Five Fine Pieces of Furniture

From China rooms come five pieces of silk wrapped furniture in white enamel finish. Arbor sets and cypress wood chairs and tables promise lawn and garden appeal. A broader summer display on the fourth floor features Japanese ware in seven teen piece tea services and Czech-made plates, with plates ranging 6 to 14 dollars per dozen. Basement displays include belts with bright nickel slides on patent leather.

China Czecho-Slovakia

New Curtain Patterns From Net to Madras For Homes

Reading like a 1920s interior decor feature, the piece discusses window coverings from modestly priced curtains to filet net designs with woven figures, including urns, vines, and pagoda motifs. It praises Madras for privacy, easy cleaning, and suitability for sleeping and dining rooms, with ruffled scrims noted as charming Colonial era draperies priced $3 to $6 per pair. Third floor.

Madras

Episcopal meeting and local notices in Bethel and Georgetown

The Episcopal church held its regular monthly meeting led by F W Roseneau to discuss parish affairs and missionary extension. Other notices report William Gorham moving to the Bates place at Scout's Hill, his pneumonia this week, A B Frost’s five points residence near July occupancy, and various local moves and jobs in Georgetown. Springfield report notes Illinois primary law ruled unconstitutional by the State Supreme Court, affecting party committees and local factions.

The Episcopal Church F. W. Roseneau William Gorham Sunset Hill Bates Place Scout’s Hill Bethel Orly Gorham Five Points A. B. Frost New York Frost Ridgefield Inn Wesley Stiles Pencea Dingey Place Penceabie Street Georgetown Paul Connery Norwalk Michael Connery Joseph Kratky Dr. Cohn Ro Springfield State Supreme Court Illinois William Fox Chicago Thompson Deneen

Michigan Democrats to cast first ballot for Hoover in San Francisco

Detroit reports Michigan Democratic defection to Hoover as balloting opens in San Francisco. Former National Committeeman William F. Connolly says he will vote for Hoover once, citing respect for the Primary law. Others note 40 percent of Michigan’s delegation backing Hoover, while leaders doubt his viability beyond the first ballot.

Detroit Michigan Hoover San Francisco William F. Connolly

Brief notes on dated social roles and housework terms

A quirky brief notes column suggests college girls avoid marriage and avoid drugstore efforts to attract men. It oddly claims women prefer ending the Congressional Record because leaves won’t fit under rugs. It warns dishwashers are scarce yet china cleansers might be found, and a household superintendent is more likely than a general houseworker.

Personal name embroidery on textiles promotion

Advertisement for woven name embroidery on apparel towels and linens. Orders placed now ready in one week to ten days. Pricing: 3 dozen names one dollar, 6 dozen names one fifty, 12 dozen names two twenty five. Nation Stock main floor.

Kiddies Overalls and Rompers In Bright Blues and Tans

Classified note advertises children’s clothing with overalls for ages 2 to 6 in plain blues and tans at 2.00 dollars. Beach rompers in dark blue with white piping priced at 2.00. Peg-top rompers in multiple colors 1.50 and 2.00. White dimity rompers for small sizes 2 and 3 years at 1.50.

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