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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1920

Page

5

Milford News Briefs Highlight Local Church Events and Services

Local notices report W M F S of Methodist Church meeting with Mrs Libby on Tuesday, Clethea circle with Mrs Sherman meeting Wednesday, and Ladies Aid plan picnic supper at the chapel. Helen Burwell celebrated 17th birthday with friends at the Burwell residence. Watter B. Irving transferred property at 2 Broad Street to Charles Williams. Wheel sab season tickets selling well. Shore Line express incident involved trespassing baggage car. Charles Merritt returns to J B Tibball & Son service amid warm welcome. First church men's club concert planned with notable performers and 3 O’clock start. Funeral for Henry W Cornwall attended at Milford cemetery. Reed work at Esis Hill postponed due to material delays. Farmers sow seed potatoes amid discouragements. seed price $15.2 per bushel vs $6 last fall. labor shortages loom over cultivation.

Methodist Church Mra A. Libby Clethea

Central committee to aid soldiers relief formed citywide

Lieutenant David B. Todd Jr announces a new central committee to coordinate soldier relief in the city. The body includes delegates from soldier employment agencies, war risk officers, federal vocational experts, public health surgeons, the Red Cross and welfare groups. Nationally, three districts with hubs in New York Indianapolis and San Francisco will station officers and ex-officers as field liaisons.

David B. Todd, Jr War Department Red Cross Service United States New York City Indianapolis San Francisco

Marriage Intentions Filed at Health and Charities Building

Marriage intentions were filed yesterday at the Health and Charities building bureau of statistics. Entries include Miralies Reiz 26 and Maria Reis Pons 24 both of 4 Organ street Albert G Tyler 3 of Union Square Eva Zeigler 21 of the same address Pasquale Diorio 26 of 645 Hallett street Josephine Misurare 17 of 145 Central avenue Albino Gulltlo 28 of 24 Water street Mary Manetti Viavato 24 of 54 Green street Carl Arid Janson 36 of 424 John street Esther A Jansen 28 of Washington avenue Brooklyn NY.

Health and Charities Bureau of Statistics

Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound Ad

An old time hair darkener claims to restore color and luster using Sage Tea and Sulphur. The ad promotes Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound as a natural darkener that conceals gray hair and adds gloss after several applications.

Wyeth

Morase Fined after Lexington Ave Fight

Michael Morase of 52 Lexington Avenue faced a City Court fine of five dollars following a Sunday afternoon brawl on Lexington Avenue in which Lucy Smith of 37 High Street was assaulted. George Cabral of 32 Lexington Avenue was also charged. Lieutenant Colonel Mathew C. Smith heads the Service and Information branch at 8 Council of National Defense Building in Washington, D. C.

Lexington Avenue Michael Morase George Cabral Lucy Smith High Street Morase Cabral Mathew C. Smith Service and Council of National Defense Washington, D. C

After Effects of Pneumonia and Vicks Remedy

The article explains pneumonia damages lung air cells leading to backed blood and strained heart. Recovery leaves debris needing resolution, with lingering cough and inflamed spots. Nightly Vicks VapoRub is advised, applied thickly with a hot cloth wrap, to draw out inflammation and deliver vapors through body heat. Samples offered by Vick Chemical Company in Greensboro, NC.

Vick Vick Chemical Company Broad Street Greensboro N. C

Dresses in rich tricolette at special $22.50

Advertises beautiful dresses in rich tricolette with splendid shades of brown navy and black. Each model and color offered at a special price of 22 dollars and 50 cents.

National Springs

Couch Hammocks Offer Comfort for Porch Lounging

Real outdoor ease arrives with new couch hammocks featuring firm supportive mattresses, durable springs, strong chains and optional headrests. Varieties in khaki and gray canvas offer adjustable comfort, upholstery, and decorative designs. prices range from 75 cents to 50 dollars, with models on the third floor.

National Springs Stout

Silk Umbrellas for Women at $6.75 Quality and Style

Attractive silk umbrellas offered in purple green navy or black with light yet strong frames and pleasing handles. Each promises actual savings of not less than $1.50 for prompt buyers, with options including ring or loop of heavy silk cord and wood tops finished to match the canopy.

Summer curtains offer cool, inexpensive options

Easily made up into Summer curtains both effective and cool and inexpensive. White cream or ecru.

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Milford News Helen Burwell Woodmonth Burwell Gme Watter Irving Minnie Herrick Charles ¥. Willams Wheel Sab Shore Line Express Charles Merritt J. B. Tibball & Son First Church Louis D. Ginand Joseph Wicler United Contre National Church of Bridgeport John S Austin Bernice Netleton Florence Haskins Henry W. Cornwall Milford Cemetery Esis Hill Farm Bureau Blake Epeek Bridgeport Con Union St San Endand Steamshin Co Grand Lodge of Conn U. W Grand Lodge U. W. of Comape Vicki Vanea Ygie Cks Blainte Ai Bethlehem Union Sales CO Fairfield Ave. Bar Lieto Lut Cord City Savings Bank THE Howland Dry Goods CO
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