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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1920

Page

8

The Truth About Your Case and The Home Health Club

A reader letter discusses a patient distrustful of doctors and the value of complete honesty in diagnosis. The piece recounts a man with a suppressed illness cured through strict diet and blood treatment, highlighting the doctor’s need for patient transparency and the role of the Home Health Club in improving blood pressure and anemia.

David H. Reeder Laporte Ind Doctor Reeder Home Health Club Home Health Club Department Eee

Deneal Pla Plate Comfort Powder Marketed for Dentures

A new product named Deneal Pla Plate Comfort Powder is advertised for dental plates. It claims to hold false teeth firmly in place and prevent sore gums, marketed by Demexinte and dental dealers. The ad emphasizes ease of use and comfort for denture wearers.

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W Collins to Take Charge at General Electric Bridgeport

Charles W Collins named director of industrial relations at GE Bridgeport works. A native of Albany born June 22 1881 he joined GE as an apprentice twenty years ago rising to foreman rate supervisor and industrial service leader. He has chaired the Schenectady athletic committee and is a prominent Mason with three children. He assumes duties at once.

General Electric Company Charles. W. Collins Bridgeport Collins Mr. Collns Albany N. Y Schenectady Industrial Control Department Industrial Service Department New York State

Milford Parish Adds Clergy For Summer Work

Devon Rev. Raymond J. Clabby of Bridgeport is appointed by Bishop Nilan to assist Rev. P. H. McClean at St. Marys Parish this summer. Chautauqua in Milford is not held again due to weak turnout. The Milford A C ball team lost 7 to 3 to Italian-Americans of Bridgeport at Golf Street grounds. Local court cases included licenses and breaches. several cases continued to June 22 and June 30. Margery Merritt married Albert Mink of Bridgeport at St Peters rectory. Katherine Brand leaves for the Coast over the summer. Willard Brothers unveil a new engine house flag at Walnut Beach. American Legion concert features Beethoven Trio and other artists with program to follow.

Raymond J. Clabby Bridgeport Nilan P. H. McClean St. Mary’s Wheelers Farms Alvin C. Smith New York Boston Chautauqua Assembly Milford Milford A. C Golf Street George Charles Samuel E. May John Margaret Harris Frank Amato Anna Tobin Ella Goldwin Herman Schultz Mayer Goerlich Margery G. Merritt Charles Merritt Albert Mink St. Peter’s Rectory G. E. Knolimeyer Atlantic City Katherine Brand Willard Brothers Walnut Beach American Legion Beethoven Trio August Bergin John Patuzzi E. Rhey Ruth Terry Irene Comer

Daylight saves time yields Bridgeport’s 12 longest days

Bridgeport notes mark the start of summer at 5 59 PM local time and count 12 days of 15 hours 15 minutes each with sun up at 5 20 AM and set at 8 27 PM. Also mentions health tips for kidney and blood pressure treatment and a Home Health Club address in La Porte Indiana seeking health information with postage.

Bridgeport Home Health Club la Porte Ind

New Haven Delegates Return From Atlantic City Oyster Convention

Howard G. Marshall and Frank W. Rowhey of New Haven returned from the 12th annual convention of fishery commissioners held in Atlantic City June 15 to 17. Marshall was re-elected secretary and Rowhey to the executive council. J. C. Dixon of North Carolina was elected president, Wilbur of Maine vice president. The body plans to petition Congress to aid the oyster industry, which has declined in recent years as local beds fail. The Connecticut fish commission reports $26,000 in oyster taxes and leases collected in the past year, $5,000 less than last year due to grounds being abandoned.

New Haven Howard G. Marshall Frank W. Rowhey Connecticut Fishiies Commissioners Atlantic City Oficers Marshall Rowley J. C. Dixon North Carolina Wilbur Maine Congress Fish Commission Long Island

Milford Weddings Highlight Quiet Town Ties

Milford reports two local weddings as Miss Margaret Frances Humphreys and George Wilcox Jr. marry at St. Peter's Episcopal with family and friends attending. The bridesmaids wear organdie and carry sweet peas while gifts include a house deed and clocks. the Milford ball team loses 6 3, affecting preparations for the ceremonies and postnuptial plans. Also, Miss Gertrude Augusta Smith and Robert C. Hooghkirk wed at St. Peter's with no reception, and Miss Mary V. Libby visits after Wellesley commencement.

Margaret Frances Humphreys George E. Humphreys Edgewood Park George Wilcox Old Field Lane St. Peter's Eipiscopal Church G. Everett Knollmeyer Irene Lapp Rochester, N. J Vineland, N. J Janet Chene Milford High School Evelyn Booth Anderson's School of New Haven Alton Bedeau Darina Place Wilcox Clark Wilcox Milford Gertrude Augusta Smith Eva Parker Smith Meriden Robert C. Hooghkirk C. M. Hooshkirk Wharf Street St. Peter's Episcopal Church Stanley Houghkirk John Holloway Harmon Smith Mrs. Houghkirk

James N States, Old Railroader, Dies at Home

New Haven June 20 James Noyes States a former ticket agent of the New Haven road and ex state senator died yesterday at his home on Howard avenue after a long illness. He is survived by his wife. The funeral arrangements will be announced later. States born Stonington May 16 1839 later became freight agent and special agent before moving to New Haven in 1871 and serving as general ticket agent. He held city offices and was library director and president of the board, trustee of the state reform school, and senator 1889 to 1892. Fraternally a Mason and vestryman of St Pauls.

New Haven James Noyes States Howard Avenue Mr. States Stonington Bridgeport States Free Public Library State Reform School State Senate St. John’s Lodge of Masons St. Paul's Episcopal Church

Plaza presents Wanda Hawley in Miss Hobbs at premiere

Last night at the Plaza theatre Wanda Hawley starred in Miss Hobbs, a Realart debut praised as a success. Also on the bill were Six Imps and a Girl in song and dance, vaudeville acts, International News, and a D s comedy. The Toll Gate starring Wm. S. Hart played at the Lyric with three daily showings at the WEST END.

PLAZA Plaza Theatre New York Realart Wanda Hawley Cecil B. de Mille Miss Hobbs Jerome K Jerome Miss Hawley Harrison Ford Constance Talmadge Himber and Patterson Nal Tal de Loache Laurin

Greenwich Man Killed by Train in Yonkers Incident

Walter Peck Jr a long known Greenwich resident was killed by a train yesterday in Yonkers N Y his death announced to his parents in Greenwich He previously served in a Connecticut National Guard company and was part of a prominent local family.

Greenwich Walter Peck, Jr Yonkers N. C Peck Connecticut Natonal Guard

Smallpox Detains Steamship Caronia at Quarantine

SMALLPOX ON CORONIA New York June 21 The steamship Caronia wharved here today from Liverpool and Queenstown via Halifax was detained at Quarantine because a case of smallpox had developed during the voyage. The patient, a steerage passenger, was put ashore at Halifax.

New York Caronia Liverpool Queenstown Halifax

Lonergan May Get a New Post

Congressman Lonergan's withdrawal from the congressional race this fall sparks conjecture about his next move. Some see a bid for the Democratic nomination for governor while others think a diplomatic post in London is possible. Authorities expect a White House appointment to serve abroad.

Augustine _Lonergan London Lonergan Wilson

Prove Report Untrue in Dublin Consular Inquiry

In Dublin the American consul reported a consular inquiry found the claim that an Irish police officer seized personal arms aboard the ship Milwaukee Bridge at Dublin untrue. The captain testified no arms beyond those owned personally by officers were aboard and no seizure occurred.

London Pace Dublin

Nebuchadnezzar Ate Grass In Ridiculous Verse

A fragment from the Houston Chronicle mocks Nebuchadnezzar by claiming he ate grass like an animal and struck a thistle that made the king whistle, ending with unclear h c of.

Nebuchadnezzar Houston Chronicle

Moose Convention Opens at Mooseheart IL Centennial

Fifteen thousand delegates and their wives attended the opening of the Loyal Order of Moose annual convention in Mooseheart Illinois. The event featured cornerstone laying and dedication of five new buildings at the national headquarters as delegates arrived for the gathering.

Mooseheart The Loyal Order of Moose

The Difference To Him

A terse exchange between a friendly constable and a convivial man ends with the gent deciding not to go home. The constable steadies the man as his wife calls, clarifying the name William and Billy.

Billy William

The Easiest Way Reflects on Rivers and Men

A Boston Transcript aphorism notes that following the line of least resistance shapes both rivers and men toward crooked paths. The remark frames a general, cautionary view rather than a specific event or person.

Boston Transcript

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Jrrgss Outfitters For Bridgeport, Conn W. Collins See Electric Co Devon Beecham Saa North Haven Mary V. Libby Williamsburg Gulf Street Wellesley James N. States Lyric Beth Dan Oesewey Wm S. Hart Lyric Theatre Paramount Artcraft Wm. S. Hart Mr. Hart Black Deering Deering US 8 Sheriffs William S. Hart Lambert Hillyer Anna Q. Nilsson West End Alice Brady Mary Horton Miss Brady James L. Crane West Frank Losee Owen Davis Harold Floyd Wim.s. Hart Bert Lytell Jimmy Valentine Cecil B. Demille Wani Hunter & Patterson Violin Girl Ess Chas. Ray Paris Green LES Morchants Bobby Bentley Geo. Kirby Mack & LA Salle Pathe News Reel Sennett Chiropractic S. Chas. Gould D. C Liberty Bldg Main St Noble Fairfield Beach Pavilion D. C. Quilty Murray Eli T. Barton Nobie Gaprice Mary Liza Ann Oliver D. Bailey Mary Pickford John Fox, JR Hallroom Boys Clinton Avit “Barnum Harold Lloyd
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