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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1920

Page

5

Local News Briefs From Milford Area Gatherings

The report covers police staffing changes for the summer in Milford including five-member membership committee and new sergeant assignments at Woodmont and the precinct on the west shore. It notes funeral services for Mrs George W Carrington in Milford and a Riverside Circle season close with elections. Also mentions Mrs Susan A Hines funeral in New Haven and a Plymouth Church missionary meeting led by Mrs Harold Hanwkins. a garbled line about headaches and a quip on politicians concludes.

Woodmont Galirunner Milford Messrs. Farley, Perry and Norrie Susan A. Hines James Beebe Evergreen Cemetery Chapel New Haven Harold Hanwkins Plymouth Church

Yale professors address bankers on resisting politicizing the Federal Reserve

Yale University professors Ray B. Westerfield and Karl N. Llewellyn spoke to the American Institute of Banking in the Brooklawn club. Milton Harrison of the Savings Bank Association of New York also addressed the gathering. The Bridgeport chapter elected Dennis P. Tobin as president, A. J. Noel as vice president, and a secretary was named.

Federal Reserve Ray B. Westerfield Yale University Elgranch American Institute of Banking Brooklawn Karl N. Llewellyn Yale Law School Milton Harrison Savings Bank Association of State of New York Bridgeport Dennis P. Tobin A. J. Noel

Studley Spells Shoes at Barnum Recreation Center

Barnum Recreation Center hosts a Friday evening program by Leslie Abercrombie and the Troop No. 23 singing group. Boy Scouts of America leaders H. Baker J. Robertson E. Butler A. Tordoff M. Allis T. McKlosky E. Holmes and Assistant Master James Riley attend. Barnum orchestra will provide music for dancing.

Barnum Recreation Center Leslie Abercrombie Boy Scouts of America H. Baker J. Robertson E. Butler A. Tordoff M. Allis T. McKlosky E. Holmes James Riley Barnum Orchestra Daneire

Shoes that add fun to playtime for children

Footwear advertisement offering barefoot sandals, play oxfords, and elk soled shoes for babies, children, and girls. Prices range from $1.35 to $3.50 with sizes listed and a note that they are on the main floor rear.

Books for the girl graduate memory books sale

Readers can fill a growing treasure for graduation with school life mementos. Features include blue cloth binding memory books at $1.25 and brown leather $2.50, gray cloth $1.75, green cloth $1.75, and gift volumes from Whittier and others ranging from 75 cents to $5.00.

Noyes van Dyke Whittier Riley

Umbrellas Arrive In Varied Sizes For Children And Adults

New stock of natural wood handled umbrellas arrives in sizes from 18 to 24 inches. Some straight and crooked handles include loop designs. Priced at $2.50 each. Located opposite the elevators.

Gloves for Attire Complete Offerings at Low Outlay

The advertisement promotes cloth and silk gloves to complete outfits with good appearance and durability. White chamoisette gloves with 8 or 12 button lengths cost 1.75 and 2.50 respectively, silk gloves with double-tip fingers range 2 to 2.95, and gray chamoisette 1.75 for 8 button length.儿童

Girls display vivid colored kerchiefs with bold borders

A lively description highlights a collection of girls' kerchiefs featuring checkered borders and brilliant centers. It notes odd color combinations including green, lavender, and tan, with rings and hollow squares, sold for 25c and 35c in the inter aisle.

Sneaks to Tennnis Shoes evolve in style on main floor

Advertisers describe men and boys wearing sneakers now called tennis shoes with rubber soles and canvas uppers. Text notes white high-cut and oxfords for men and boys with prices from 1.50 to 4.50 as part of a main floor display.

Tennnis

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