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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1921

Page

10

Candidates for Citizens Military Training camps offered free physicals

Nuxated Iron for red blood strength and endurance. The Public Health Service will provide free physical examinations at 140 stations this summer for young men seeking entry to Citizens Military Training camps. Applicants can obtain an examination by submitting an application blank at the nearest Public Health Service station. Arrangements are in place for exams by Medical Reserve Corps officers and at military camps or stations.

United States Public Health Service Piblic Health Service Medical Reserve

Tiz for tired feet and foot relief ad highlight

An old advertisement touts Tiz as a cure for tired, puffed up feet and foot pain. It claims Tix relieves corns callouses and bunions, promising fresh feet and odor control. The copy urges buying Tie at drug stores to end foot torture for a year and improve shoe fit.

Man seeks court to change name to Barr in Norwalk case

Ruby Lubursky a man born June 13 1891 and long time Norwalk resident petitions the Superior Court to permit a surname change to Barr He claims use of the name Barr for some time and asserts the other name is too long for business and acquaintance use

Ruby Lubursky Norwalk Barr

Resinos Businessman Files Bankruptcy Petition in New York

Eric Jack Burstein operating as New York Tire Supply 271 Pairfield venue filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition revealing assets of 3 246 28 and debts of 19 377 84. A July 2 creditors hearing will consider a 25 percent offer. Local creditors include Post Publishing Company owed 5 000 and West National Bank secured for 200.

Jack Burstein New York Tire & Supply Company Pairfield Mabilittes Post Publishing Company Adam McMahan

Cuticura Soap Clears the Skin and Keeps It Fresh

Reports from South America will be made to the forty seventh annual convention of the National Woman's Christian Temperance Union in August. Miss Anna A. Gordon of Evanston and Miss Julia Dean are in South America studying conditions. Speakers include William Jennings Bryan, Governor William D. Stephens of California, and Chester Rowell. The ad notes Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound aiding women with female weakness and nervous irritability.

N Francisco South America National Women's Christian Temperance Union Anna A. Gordon Evanston, Til Julia Dean Union Signal National Union Miss Gordon Miss Dean William Jennings Bryas Willam D. Stephens California Amt Chester Rowell Cal- Horna State Railroad Commission Lydia E. Pinkham Tis —Adv

Stratford Votes Down Special Tax for Fire Engine

At a Stratford town meeting residents debated a two thirds of one percent special tax to buy a pumping engine for the fire department. The vote to table failed and discussion highlighted concerns over aging equipment, with leaders and critics clashing before the meeting adjourned.

Stratford Central Fire House Judson J. E. Phelan Fire Board Pgular George Barnes Phelan Connie Thomas McQuillen MacQuillen John W. Thompson Centre New England Jeannite Hoath Georgia Bateman Frank J. Sammis Bateswan George Carey Barnes

Obituary notices from East Hampton and Stratford area

Obituaries report the deaths of ABRIE J. TRYON widow of Captain John Wesley Tryon of East Hampton and ROSE GERTRUDE BURNS of Stratford with funeral plans and interment at local cemeteries. PRIVATE JOHN C. PRATT is mourned with VFW pallbearers at Lakeview cemetery. AMES T. MASON of George Street buried after high mass at St Augustine's. MICHAEL J. McCARTHY of Tranistan Avenue dies after two weeks, survived by family and noted as a plumber. funeral planned.

Abrie J. Tryon John Wesley Tryon East Hampton William Oldershaw Milford Lakeview Cemetery Conn Rose Gertrude Burns Philip Burns Bruce Street Stratford St. James’ Church St Michael's Cemete John C. Pratt Alan Pratt Boston Terrace Co. C, 359Th Infantry France Stratford Lumber Company Veterans of Foreign Wars H. A. Remington Barnum Avenue Willam Street James Trees King's Highway Ames T. Mason George Thomas and Eton James Kinsworth John Batick Rudolph Sager Charles Fitzgerald Daniel Murphy George Carlson St. Michael's Cemetery Michael J. McCarthy Tranistan Avenue Dusiness Julia DavidcCarthy Mittneacue Mass Mary Theresa McCarth David McCarthy This City Francia Mittineague Masa Mary Lula Mase B. PF

Snader Plans Hotel Remodel and Lodge Events

Ernest Snader, Croix De Guerre holder and former cafe manager, will take over and remodel the Golden Hill hotel on Harrison Street, renaming it as a top local hostel. He hires Arthur White, Chester Pipe, and James Carroll to run kitchen and offices. A lodge meeting is set for 6 20 p m with second officer nominations. Afterward buses take members to Milford for a third degree event, then a June 25 play Morning Judge and dance at Red Men’s Hall Stratford with 35 cent tickets.

Ernest Snader Golden Hill Harrison Street Snader Jonce Bullen Bankstreet Arthur C. White Narragansett Pier Hotel Chester Pipe James Carroll Stratfield Portica Milford Red Men's Hall Stratford

Notice of Sale and Probate Claims in Bridgeport

Public notice items include a 1919 Parke touring car sale by execution at Bridgeport post on June 25, 8 a.m. Standard time, plus probate warnings in Fairfield and Bridgeport districts. Notices request creditors to file claims within six months and debts to be paid, with addresses in Bridgeport. Also court orders for divorce notices publish in The Bridgeport Times.

Wis Petre Vendue Bridgeport Wynne James P. Kirman Bale Serte Connecticut BiMiesport Lune Maurice O'Brien District of Bridgeport Agnes T. O'Brien William O'Brien District of Gem Ave Sucre I Abalan Margaret Abalan Order of State OF Ie Ahnent Bridgeport ‘Times Fred W. Tracy Fairfeld County State OF Connecticut Fairfield Fairport Peters BS Ae Ieee

Summer frocks echo summer gardens in dotted Swiss

Summer is at its peak with foxgloves and calico ladies in bloom as fashions mirror the riot of color. Dotted Swiss fabric from overseas features self colored dots in yellow rose pink orchid jade green and blue. Once priced 1.25 to 10 a yard it now sells for 85 cents per yard. Third floor.

Fashion Fabrics and Dresses Offer Bright Color Range

The catalog describes thin dresses in yellow blue pink and lavender with sashes, dotted Swiss in dark blue or brown with dots, ginghams in red brown lavender and blue with white, organdie pairings, and Jumiper Dresses in linen or Jersey with slim belts and V-neck or collar details. Second floor features uncrushable colored linens in blues lavenders roses pinks yellows apricots browns and tans suitable for jumper styles. yard wide fabric priced at 1.25 dollars.

Sitcom Skirts Add Colorful Summer Appeal

A fashion note highlights soft jersey skirts ideal for warm weather with color options available in store. The piece mentions a $3.95 price and notes the Seco nd floor display for customers seeking vibrant summer hues.

Kimonos and Fire Works Featured for Fourth of July

Loose roomy Seco Silks in two blues rose and pink on sale with satin ribbon trim. Last season price 7.50. At the Candy Counter a Fourth of July display includes novelty cannon crackers and assorted fireworks in colored papers on the main floor.

A Petticoat for Summer Wear in Tub Silk or Sateen

A Petticoat for general wear through the summer may be of Tub Silk or sateen. Made plain with either a scalloped bottom or hem stitched hem, second floor.

Black Silks from Top Silk Manufacturers

Rich black silks with twenty weaves and textures from national producers. Luxurious satins, taffetas, crepes, pongees, and radiums offered in 36 and 40 inch widths. Mallinson, Cheney and Haas Brothers Silks, Third floor.

Mallinson, Cheney and Haas Brothers

Baptists Open Northern Convention with Global Delegates

More than 5,000 delegates and visitors from Northern Baptist churches gather in Des Moines for the June 22 28 convention. Foreign reps from Burma Assam India China Africa Japan the Philippines and Central America attend the opening session with heads bared during prayer. Des Moines Mayor H H Barton and Governor Nate E Kendall welcome participants as Rev O N Arbuckle delivers the morning address on Fellowship in Christ. Afternoon features a golden jubilee program for the Woman's American Foreign Mission Society with Mrs Andrew MacLeish delivering The Work of Our Society Home Base. delegates from India Burma and Japan share appreciation of the society's work.

Des Moines Iowa Northern Baptist Convention Burma Assam India China Africa Japan Philippines Central America H. H. Barton Nate E. Kendall F. R. Best Ernest N. Tustin O. N. Arbuckle First Baptist Church Newton Centre Mass Woman's American Foreign Mission Society Mra Andrew MacLeish Glencoe Illinois Home Administration Mims Grace Kan Chi Khanto Bela Rai Namdamah Nakaji San Osaka Ma Saw Sa MSCS PSST Somers Eee

Turkish Towels Offered In Large Quantities

Heavy woven towels 20 by 40 inches with double threads sold in bulk. Large quantity purchases allow a low price while maintaining perfect quality.

Necklace Description with Beads and Pendant Details

A catalog style note describes a necklace with long bright crystal bead strings interspersed by ball and long pear shaped beads. A beaded tassel or clear pendant hangs at the front. Colors include bright red blue pink and imitation amber and amethyst from Jewelry Counter.

Albany aviator killed in river crash near Federal dam

Two men died and a third injured when a flying boat crashed into the Muddy or Mudeon river below the Federal dam during a state delegation session. Don Campbell, Albany war hero aviator and head of the Hudson Valley Air Line Corp, was among the dead. Diptheria cases in Bridgeport rose to 11 last week amid ongoing health reports.

Don Campbell Albany Schuyler Mechanic Mudeon River Federal Dam Campball Hudson Valley Air Line Corporation Bridgeport

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