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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1922

Page

5

Examination For Stenographer To Be Given Saturday

A stenographer and typist exam will be held on June 24, 1922 in Bridgeport for positions outside Washington. Vacancies in the U S Veterans Bureau Federal Prohibition Director Customs and Internal Revenue and other branches in New England will be filled. Eligibles are prioritized by location of vacancy and eligibility. many appointments are expected. Open to men and women U S citizens age 18 to 70. Apply to the District Secretary at the Custom House Tower Boston or the Secretary of the Board of Civil Service Examiners at any post office.

Bridgeprt Washington, D. C U. S. Veterans Bureau Federal Prohibition Director Customs, Internal Revenue New England U. S. Veterans’ Bureau Federal Prohibition Directors United States Board of Civil Service Examiners Cutom House Tower Boston

Bridgeport A A Plans Dance To Equip Track Team

Bridgeport Athletic Association to host a Saturday dance at the Farm to raise funds for outfitting the track team. Edward Sheehan chairs the committee with George Lee Frances Carroll Otto Saur and Al Anderson as associates. Door prizes numbered at least 20 with many donated by Main street merchants. Al Menard’s band cancels Lake Quassamozzoo engagement to perform. Gym at the Farm is decorated in red and black for the event.

Bridgeport Athletic Association Edward Sheehan George Lee Frances Carroll Otto Saur al Anderson Main Street al Menard Amt Lake Quassaspoz

Mrs Herbert Smith Guest At Closing Meeting Of League

Mrs Herbert Knox Smith state president of the League of Women Voters was guest of honor at the Bridgeport League closing meeting and luncheon in the Liberty building. Mrs Lynn W Wilson presided. Smith will recount her experience at the National convention in Baltimore. Ruth Macintyre will present a brief address. A County meeting is set for Thursday in Rosemary hall Greenwich.

Herbert Knox Smith League of Women Voters Bridgeport League Business and Professional Women's Club Liberty Building Lynn W. Wilson Lotal League Smith League Baltimore Ruth Macintyre, Cadourian Rosemary Hall Greenwich

Wise Women Knowledge in Ancient Medicine

A note discusses ancient medical wisdom attributed to Wise Women, highlighting that women understood healing properties of medicinal plants and herbs. It cites Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a product originated by a woman and valued by women, derived from roots and herbs with strong therapeutic action for women’s ailments.

Lydia E. Pinkham

Lynch Fined in Common Pleas Court Driving Offense

Raymond A. Lynch of Brookfield appeared before Judge Walsh in Common Pleas and was fined $25 and costs for driving a car with no Merits and $50 for operating a car without a driver’s license. Theodore Swanson of Gilbert Street was arraigned in city court, fined $30 and costs for drunkenness, and drew a courtroom smile when asked if he was married.

Raymond A. Lynch Brookfield Tudge John J. Walsh Common Pleas Court Foundry Theodore Swanson Gilbert Street Swanson Garlick

Paris Jazz Bands Strain French Cabaret Rules

Paris authorities remind venues that foreign personnel may not exceed 19 percent of staff in any capacity. Proprietors at the Bois de Boulogne dance halls say only one American out of ten jazz artists is allowed, limiting the jazzy flair critics prize. They argue French musicians lack the required talent to satisfy dancers. Times Ads. Bring Results.

Paris Dansant Place Bois de Boutogne North South

D Elia Resolution Delayed By Police Board

The D Elia resolution to transfer patrolman requisites to Robert Tate will be postponed until President Calhoun returns from his honeymoon and Commissioner Ryan returns from San Francisco where he attends a police chiefs meeting. Alderman Dina introduced the measure in the Common Council.

Board of Police Philo €. Calhoun Ryan San Franisco Common Council Alderman D'Ina Robert Tate

Invitations Issued for Be linske Elliano Wedding

Wedding invitations issued for Miss Alice Belinske daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Belinske to John Thomas Elliano son of Mrs Josephine Elliano. Ceremony at St Charles church Wednesday June 28 at 10 am. Flower girls Elizabeth Elliano Frances Vogel. Reception at grooms mother 2056 Main St at 6 pm. After July 15 couple at home 272 River St.

Alice Belinske Frank Belinske John Thomas Elliano Josephine Elliano St. Charles' Church Elizabeth Eilliano Frances Vogel Main Street River Street Lillian Cosill Frank L.cogill Mill HM Avenue Munroe J. Horre Julius W. Horre Elizaveth N. J Arthur L. Clark North Main Street Beatrice Clark

Texas Company Wins Navy Gas Contract

SUPPLY Washington June 21 The Texas Company producers of Texacdy Petroleum products has just been awarded by the Navy Department the contract for furnishing motor and aviation gasoline to the United States Navy for all naval vessels and navy yards along the Atlantic and Gulf Coast Seaboard from Maine to Texas. The contract requires intricate deliveries by harbor barge tank car tank wagon drums cans and cases with ports including Portland Boston Providence New York Charleston Savannah Jacksonville New Orleans and many others. The Texas Company's distribution facilities are able to meet the Navy's delivery needs.

Washington Texas Company TexacdyPetroleum Products Navy Department United States Navy Atlantic Gulf Coast Seaboard Maine Texas Portland Boston Providence New York Charfeston Savannah Jacksonville New Orleans Navy

Trenton Woman Undergoes Jaw Drill Removal

In Trenton New Jersey on June 21 a portion of a broken dental drill was removed from the jaw of Mrs Frank H Winner who admits she is the winner. The drill had been lodged in her jaw formel whtwaeale che essartad.

Trenton N. J Frank H. Winner

Graduation at St Augustine's School Sunday

Graduation at St Augustine's School will occur next Sunday after the 11 15 o clock mass. Rev James B Nihil will celebrate and a Benedictine father from New York will deliver the sermon. The class totals 72, the largest to graduate, with names including Irene Burns James Kirk James Donnelly and many others.

St. Augustine's School James B. Nihil New York Joseph A. Ganley Irene Burns James Kirk James Donnelly Alice Cullen Mary Brennan Elizabeth Moriarity Veronica Jameson Irene Hussey Eleanor Lanihan Rose Jameson Mabel Callahan Marguerite McCarthy Amelia Brennen Lillian Frask Dorothy Thompson John Donovan William Fallon Albert Beardsley Robert Strang Mildred Carey John Rowan Raymond Heffernan Donald Rowe Francis Richardson Angelo Malano Rita McCauley Reginald Guestae Virginia Ricked Marie Supple Lorraine Foley Adolph Adeletta John Foley Martin Gly William Haggerty John Hournegan Judson LaHaye Michael Lengye Nicholas Manguino Walter McNamara Thomas Morgan Joseph O'Donnell Dominic Paterna Francis Resil Edward

Adelphian Lodge to Elect Officers and Report

Adelphian Lodge No 80 1 0 C F announces a second degree exemplification in full form tonight under W W Smith P G. All members of the order are invited to attend. A second nomination of officers will occur with a report from the Building and Ways committee.

W. W. Smith P. G

Sage and Sulphur Compound darkens hair naturally

An old home recipe for restoring natural hair color uses Sage Tea and Sulphur, now sold as Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound. A bottle darkens faded or gray hair evenly when applied with a soft brush, making hair look thicker and younger.

Wyeth

History of Cotton Exhibition Across Civilizations

An exhibit tracing cotton use from 3000 to 5000 years ago to the modern era spans India, Morocco, China, Japan, Java, Persia, Egypt, Hungary, Peru, and Arizona. Featuring various crafts and loaned by the Brooklyn Museum and Women’s Wear Design Department, it offers educational value and runs on the third floor for patrons.

India Morocco China Japan Java Persia Egypt Hungary Peru Arizona Brooklyn Museum Design Department of Women’s Wear

Bridgeport Products Week Show Delights Shoppers

Bridgeport manufacturers showcase wares with special price concessions. W.S. Mills Co. highlights children's underwear and sleeping garments with fine finish. E. Ries & Co. expands on lace curtains with a $2.50 dotted voile pair. Betty Bead girdle and chain priced $5 paired with $1 beads. Elastic fabric line boasts colorful garter elastic. Kwiklite flash lights and batteries profiled. The Security waist for children features fewer buttons and modest prices 39c 50c 65c. Displays run all week.

W.S. Mills Co Bridgeport P. Taylor Co

Wearever Demonstrator Highlights Cookware Features

A Wearever cookware demonstrator explains the many features of the Wearever trademark cooking utensils. A 6 quart preserving kettle is offered at 1.25 dollars with special prices on all Wearever items during the progress of the demonstration on the fourth floor rear.

Hosiery Section a Lively Spot in Our Store

Mercerised lisle hose for women woven in the English rib in nude grey and cordovan at 59c a pair. Silk hose with mock seam lisle top and sole in black white and cordovan at 1.35 a pair. Light weight lisle hose for women in black white and cordovan at 35c a pair. Main floor left center.

Art in cotton cretonies at Drapery Depart ment

A display showcases cotton cretonies with printed designs for side drapes and a valance. The fabric measures 36 inches wide and sells from 75 cents to $1.15 per yard. The display, located on the third floor center, offers light and dark shade options with artistic patterns suitable for living rooms or bedrooms.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bridgeport A. A Conlin Company Wall Paper & Paint Elm St Conn Herbert Smith Lynch Annapolis West Point Bifeed Albert JI Kae Alfred E. Kastner Albert V. Kastner Joseph Kastner New York City Albert U.S. Naval Academy Alfred Graduae U. S. Military Academy Ridgeport, Conn D’elia BE. R. Patterson Birmingham Street Ladies’ Auxiliary Main Thorn Streets Grace Carter Imma Hames Michael Angelo Herman Lanezettele Bridgeport, Business and Professional Women's Club National Federation of Business Women’s Clubs Chattanooga Tenn Langzettele Gracia Rice St. Augustine’s Adelphian SWEET John Beck Ieee Bridgeport Products E. Ries % Co Main St Mtg. Co Bridgeport Elastic Fabric Co Bridgeport Metal Goods Mfg. Co Kwiklite Ment Howland Dry Goods
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