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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1920
Page
23
Social activities for this department are welcome at Pbone Barnum 1357 or nearby venues as announced. Residents encouraged to join and participate in planned gatherings and community events.
Readings describe a women’s social calendar with Mrs Harry Gives hosting a Brooklawn Country club tea. The piece lists committees at a nurses’ home event, a St Vincent de Paul June party, a Gridgeport wedding in New Haven, charity dances, and local club meetings, with numerous residents named.
This ad touts "Diamond Dyes" with simple directions for dyeing garments and textiles in wool silk linen cotton or goods. It promises perfect results guaranteed for first-time users and urges purchasing only "Diamond Dye" no other kind with a color card included.
Gas service to about 60 residents ends as utilities commission approves July 1 1920 shutoff following the Greenwoods Mills gas plant closure. Walter C Woodruff reports no action yet to stop Walker from ending supply. plant judged unprofitable and costly for mills. Chamber of Commerce president D Fairchild Wheeler notes recommendation of similar action by the Chamber.
The article notes Theodore Roosevelt’s enduring passion for children, citing his letters to his son Archie and biographer remarks about writing as an equal to all his children. It includes a sample excerpt praising Archie and recounts Roosevelt’s personal anecdotes alongside a Brookside baseball clash with the Rangers scheduled for Sunday at Diamond No. 5 at 9 30 a.m. with Brookside inviting 15 17 year old teams to arrange games.
The Young People of the Oli vet church present a second minstrel and dance at Shelton school directed by Mrs. James Robinson and Miss Belle Bruce. Interlocutor S Frank Cone and end men Gerrie Treadwell Russell Cone Merritt Fitch Jack Gardner. Chorus features a long list led by Belle Bruce. Accompanist Mrs Howard Crane with T C orchestra. Dancing follows the performance.
A local advertisement warns that delaying buying haying tools will bring regret as stock is limited and restocking uncertain. The notice emphasizes preparation and urges customers to buy now at a third floor rear location.
An unusually large crowd attended the annual spring regital at Miss Agnes L. Marsh’s high school, with pupils delivering rhythmic and dramatic dances to raise funds for the library. Performances featured many named pupils in roles such as The Sea Goddess Beroe and The Gypsy, with ensembles including The Warriors and The Last Rite, ending with Dreams by Miss Rotsford.
New Haven authorities anticipate warrants for arresting local draft evaders. Federal judges Garvin and Chatfield have issued bench warrants for about 3,000 in Brooklyn and 1,000 in New York. Penalties include up to one year in jail or a $500 fine. Connecticut draft officials previously turned over a list of about 2,000 potential deserters to federal prosecutors, with no final report issued.
Ray Keating of Bridgeport pitched well for Los Angeles against San Francisco last Friday, allowing no hits or runs in 46 innings. In extended play he yielded six hits leading to a defeat. Players Boynton Barnes Callander Harrison Willey Harrison Marsh Motif and Marsh are noted. Incidental music by the B. H. S. orchestra.
Dr W Warren Giles warned against overreliance on current prosperity and urged thrift to guard against a looming financial day of judgment about two years away. He likened wealth to Monte Carlo gambling, saying dollar purchasing power is only 43 cents and that money lacks real productive value. A mass meeting by Amalgamated Metal Workers of America Lodge 30 is planned to discuss the Connecticut Co zone ruling cost of living and recent lay-offs, with national labor speakers and a large turnout expected. Pitcher Pion has joined Bridgeport club for a tryout as locals seek pitching depth.
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