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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-17
StratfOrd H. s. Commencement
 June 22nd

Stratford, June 16-Niss Mary CoughIin. daughter of Judge Thomas M. Coughlin, of S007 Main street, whC won the valedictory honor at Strat- ford High school, will deliver the ad- dress at the commencement exercises of the senior class on Thursday even- ing, June P.
 Miss Ethel Carton. who was award ed salutatory honors, will deliver the saIutation on the same occasion. Se- lection of the other speakers for the commencement program has been ths students have been perused by the fu,iges and the winners names have been announced The eSsayists who will deliver their addresses In the with the ceremonies include Miss Dor othy Hoffman, Miss Jennie Williams and George Chase.
 The conmencenlsnt exercises wifi be held at the Congregational chu,ch beginning at o'clock on the evening or June 22.
 The Program
 rhe program will be as follows: Chorus. Merry June (Vincent>. Invocation, Rev c. Clark Ken Saiutatory. Ethel Carton.
 Whispering Hope uiawthorne)' Essay. Education, Dorothy Hon- man
 Jennie Williams
 Essay, Cooperation. George Chase. Over the Way (Dope), boys quar- Friend O Mine, tsanderson,. Will liam Peck
 Va.edictory. Mary Coughlin.
 Souvenir (Drdla). Clarence sioot- maker.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-17

four months he was an operator. 4ns the amazement of his teachers ana other pupils, Today he is a master radio operator on board the s. s. DaI- las, and writes. on the way to Co., penhagen from Halifax to his fsrofIv and friends:
 Halifax, June 8, 1922
 We are leaving today for Nor
 way, going 500 miles south of
 where we were before. There is
 no danger from icebergs now,
 and we expect to arrive at onr
 port in two weeks. About JrIv
 25th we expect to be in Boston
 harbor, and I will be back to dear
 old Bridgeport shortly after that
 date.
 T am known as Sparks, and it
 was funny to hear that had been
 drowned. I was walking along
 the street in Halifax before we
 left and heard two girls whom I
 had met, saying that I was dead,
 had been drowned while in
 swimming. Soon. however, we shall be swimming in the waters
 around Norway and Denmark
 can hardly wait until I get over
 there, to see those wonderful
 countries"
 The Dallas was held up. off the coast of Halifax, when the shin struck an iceberg and broke the rld- der. There were hundreds of bergs in the ice flow, and it is miraculous how the ship was able to emerge safely from the destructive ice Through clever devices and artfuI navigation she weathered the course, and with a patched up apparatus, was soon able to proceed. She sailed back to Halifax for ten days under going repairs. After the completion of this work the Dallas again started on the eventful voyage to the Old World, and will soon arrive at the Danish port.
 Loves Ills Work
 Young Morales is thoroughly infat- uated with his work and describes in detail to his friends all the operations of his ship and pulling away from Halifax as described by him in am other letter reads like a short story writer's description of the beginning of some notable cruise.
 For this young man it is notable. to have secured in 50 short a time, such B position of responsibility and pres tage on the way to visit the famous lands of the Old World from which the great sailors of earlier days. the Norsemen, set forth to traverse and conquer the main. How much diffen- ent is it today, as this young navigator from Bridgeport crosses the Atlantic. in comm unication with the rest of the world by use of his instrument, and in speaking connection with oth- CT ships at sea. by this same invez- ton.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-17
Intensive Work at
 Naturalization Class

The high grade of eff1eincy of the Americanization program promoted by the Bridgeport ', M, c, A, was manifested Thursday evening by one of the very largest enroiiments Of applicants for citizenship in any course for many years in the associa- ton. This number is especially large for the summer term. It is expected that reading and writing will be car ried out more extensively than in the past, Individual coaching on the nat uralization work will be instit Ited.
 The feature of the meeting was a splendid address given by W. N- Northcutt, the new general secretary of the association. MT, Northcutt's s talk, stressed particularly his work with the Immigration Commission of Chicago, of which he was a member for years, William Hes, natauraliza- ton instructor of the association, win have full charge of the class The next session will be held Thursday, Jung 22, at 7sse o'clock,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-17
Devon School Holds Graduation
 Exercises

The eighth grade of Devon public school held it's graduating exercises yesterday afternoon in the Devon theatre. A delightful commence ment program was carried through before a large crowd of parents and friends of the graduates. The pro- gram was as follows:
 "Anerica's Finest" orchestrai Star Spangled Banner" chorusj "Harlz, Hark, Hark,'' chorus; "Bugle Song" chorus; piano solo. Kathryn Dwyer; essay. Abraham Lincoln" Stanley Broderick; essay, s"The Per- feet Tribute" Helen Wheeler; "Slum- berland Waltzes." orchestra; "Slum- berland Song," chorus; essay, Ulysses s. Grant" Robert Goad; solo. Mrs. Albert Flood; essay, "Theodore Roosevelt" Arthur Riso; Golden Moments orchestra; Kerry 'Dance,' '' chorus; address. Rev. William J. Guggenheim; presentation of diplo- msa, Supt. H. Matthewson; recita- tion, F'America,' Franklin Valimont; Flag Day March Day March," or chestra-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-17
IN THE SCHOOLS OF BRIDGEPORT 4
Commencement Exercises At
 B.H. 5. To Be Held Thursday

exercises el in the High School Thursday June 22nd honors pupils the
  the 300 8 EXERCISES. oo Sautatory, Chorus-Iiappy Gliding, Graduating Class
  H. Frager. Aforn,
  K. Profession IT. Violin SoIo-Fantasie, Leo I st), amucIE E. VaIedictory-(F.rst Graduation Honor) reneF. Orctestra-N1inuet Symphony
 
   by K.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-17
FAIRF HELD


 John ", Presley Of Haekensack, N, J., ian a merry race with Motorcycle Policeman Arthur Bennett on the Post road yesterday, But Bennett won and Presley was arrested and charged with reckless driving, His case will come up before Judge Grout in the Town court, Monday morning.
 The Eunice Denne Burr Chapter, of the D. 4, R., will hold a card and garden party at the home of Miss An hie B. Jennings on the afternoon of June 27,
 The death of Mrs, Emily H, B. Glover comes as great shock to the resid ents of Fairfield, Mrs. Glover was well known to the people of the town for her charitable work
 She is survived by one daughter, Miss Deborah Glover, The late Judge William B. Gieuer was a son. The funeral services will take place Mon day morning, at St. Paups church Rev, Allen Beeman will officiate Bur ial will be in Mountain Grove ceme- tery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-17
Fairfield High Students Give
 One-Act Plays

On Friday evening four one-act plays were presented at Victory Hall in Southport by students of the Fair field high school. A play written around scenes laid in medieval Eng land, ''Beau of Bath" was the feature of the program.
 The cast CT characters was: Beau of Bath, Marshall Lovegrove; Jepson, George Voorhees,; Lady of Portrait. Beth Perry; Avis Linley, Gertrude Ross; Maria Linley, EHna Zirolt; 1; Thomas Linley. James Sharkey; Fan ny Burney, Priscilla Clark; Richard Burney. William Sherwood; Cephas, George Voorhees,; Horace Wa1pole, Thomas Gleason; Roxana, Marian Sherwood: Phillts, Frances Hutchin- son,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-17
MaplewOod Alumni To Entertain
 On Friday

Members of the Maplewood alumni will entertain their friends at a de- lightful June party and danes on Frt- day evening, June 25. in the Lord- ship Manor pavilion. All arrange ments for the occasion are in the hands of Larry Shalet of the class Of 1919, and Robert Johnson of the same class, and a varied program has been planned.
 Although the affair Is the first of it's nature to be attempted the com- mittee in charge are amply certain that it will prove a popular one ana will be largely attended. A special orchestra has been retained for the occasion and dancing will hold sway until 12 o'clock, Between dances many novelties will be provided for the entertainment Of the guests.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-17
SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS

Officers of the class of 1922 who have successfully guided their class mates through the final year, and will act in their official capacities for the last time on graduation eve. Standing
 Senior week has been one of the most Joyful and festive occasions in the annals of high school doings The events crowded into one short week will finger for years to come in the memories of the 300 students who are about to complete their studies al the high school. There is but one other occasion which exceeds in mag nitude such events as class day, the one and only prom, and the perennial picnic. That event is commence ment. Of course commencement is the greatest thing in a high school students career, with it's pomp and it's ceremony, it's dignity and it's sol emn purpOrt. But senior week is a time for rejoicing and gayety unsur- passed.
 Scene of Gala Splendor. There are dances and dances. The senior prom of last evening closed senior week in a blaze of color. Color ful decoration, brilliant lights, and still more radiant girls and gowns lent an atmosphere of unreality to the occasion; it seemed as though the on- locker had been suddenly transferred to fairyland.
 Senior boys attired in natty cream CTS or tucks, escorted captivating SOuHS LulSS6S nICher ana yOn through the nazes of the dance; cavorting to the rhapsodic and jazzodic strains of the waltz and fox trot. Smiling faces, beautiful gowns, laughing voices everywhere, carefree seniors about to embark upon life's torrential stream with the assurance and confidence that cOnquers all obstacles
 Principal and Mrs. James c. Moore and Dean Margaret Kiely, sheltered d behind screen of verdant palms, were the guests of honor. Streaner-s of black and white crepe were utilized to mask the less attractive portions or the gymnasium, while the orches- tra enclosed in a canopy of the same colors, formed an attractive color scheme. In choosing the plain black and white for a color motif the com m1ttee on decoration departed from the time-hOnored method of using the class cOlors for decorative pur- poses. Miss Caroline Hitch headed the committee. on decorations.
 Glass Day Traditional
 Again were the Class Day exercises presented, a traditional feature of High school life, but this year in an entirely different aspect. Milton Vreeland, class president. presided as toastmaster, with his brother and sister officers at his side. The pro- gram opened with orchestra selec- lions, a recitation by Miss Gertrude Lang, two mand dolin solos by Floyd Hall. an interpretive dance by Miss Irene Conner. and Glee Club mem bers.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-17
s150 DAMAGE BY FIRE.

Fire which broke out yesterday afternoon in a barn at Roosevelt street. used for storage purposes damaged the barn to the extent of |e150 before it was extinguiahed. Cause of the fire is unknown
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-17

you, too, that everything she does is done well. Her versatility has amazed her teachers and friends.
 All this and more. Miss Conner is one of the most popular students in the high school, admired as much for her personality as her intellectual accomplishments.
 Mss Conner will deliver the va1edic- tory at the com mencement exercices next Thursday evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-06
RAILROADS DO NOT SEEK ID INCREASE. PASSENGER RATES.
Urge Commission Not to De- crease Present Fares. General Passenger Agent
 of L. & N. TeStifies
By FRED Fl. GoRMLEY Montgomery Bureau, The Age-Herald, S21-z First National Bank Building

Montgomery, April --tSpecial. )- Appearing before the Alabama public service commission Wednesday, rep resentatives of carriers operating in this state, in testimony submitted In connection with the general rate hearing now in progress, stated they were not asking for an increase in passenger fares, but urged that pres ent fares not be reduced. If any reductions In present passenger rates were put into effect, it was stated, the railroads would be faced with bankruptcy
 Though various witnesses repre- senting the railroads appeared on the stand during the day. R. D. ,Pusey, of Louisville, Ky, general passenger agent of the Louisville and Nash vile, who first took the stand, summed up in his testimony the po- sition of the carriers in regard to passenger rates, as whole. Points brought out by him were more fully discussed by those who followed him on the stand. He said that while some of the railroads are manag- ing to make ends meet through ap- plication of the present passenger rate of Ss cents, others are not doing so. and any reduction at this time would make the situation much worse. In support of this statement, he contended that if within the past six months a rate of cents had been applied on passenger fares, the railroads not only would not have realized a profit, but would not have earned operating expenses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-06
RAFFENRE|D
 DIES SUDDENLY
Prominent Tuscaloosa Attor- ney Dies in Greensboro.
 Supreme Court Judge

Greensboro. April 5.-(Special.)- yvdge Edward De Graffenreid died very suddenly in Greensboro today at 2 o'clock of acute indigestion. Judge De Graffenreid came down from his home in Tuscaloosa Tues day morning to attend to some cases in court and was seized after dinner with an attack of indigestion but rallied sufficiently to go to the court house this morning. He had re- turned to the home Of MT. Blunt whose guest he was, for luncheon and suffered a return of the attack, passing away before friends or phy- sicians could reach him. He felt so unwell that he asked Judge Hobbs to postpone his case. The judge said he would If 1t was impossible for him to come back, but the judge had answered a higher call before his case was reached this afternoon. Judge De Graffenreid was born near Forkland, Ala, but lived the greater part of his life in Greensboro, com pleting his education at the old Southern university, where he took the A. M. degree.
 Here he took leading position in his classes in scholarship and was especially prominent for his literary tastes and excellence in debate. After graduation he studied law in the office of his uncle, the late Gov ernor Seay. Admitted to the bar He located in Eutaw where he was happily married to Miss Mamie Mer- riwether, niece of Judge Wilkes Coleman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-06
FUND FOR WILSON DAM IS APPROVED
 BY SENATE BODY
(COntinued From Page One)

company, direct and in particular.
 The hearings will be extended throughout many weeks, it is indi- cated, especially as Senator Norris declared to newspapermen that there would be no attempt to hasten the work, and that the hearings each day would be terminated at F o'clock, the hour at which the Sen ate convenes. Daily hearings in consequence, will not be of longer duration than two hours.
 Senator Underwood, regarding the action of the committee to- day in determining to complete the Wilson dam without regard to pending offers, and the inten- tiOn of the committee to proceed in It's investigation with the greatest deliberRtIOn, declined to comment. It is evident, however, that he thinks that som mething is rotten in Denmark.
 The idea prevails, ms n mat ter of fact, that the committee has indefinitely postponed see riOus attempts to act with final Ity on either of the pending Of- ferN. Senator Norris is in favor of government operation, and the other republican members would wash their hands of the entire affair until after the elections in November.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-06
CHIEF M'DUFF IN CLASH
 WITH lRATE BROTHER


 A clash between Fred H. McDuff' chief of police. and R. Bethea, oc- cured yesterday at the city hall and terminated with both parties OK pressing regret at the occurrence.
 Bethea had been to see Chief Me Duff In the interest of his brother, William, who had been fined on charge of vagrancy. by Judge Henry Martin in police court yesterday, and after a few hot words Bethea, accord ing to witnesses is said to have re marked, the whole bunch up here is crooked"
 Chief McDuff, according to his statement, asked Bethea if he meant that for him. Bethea is said to have repeated his former statement, add ing, If you don't like it, then jump or, me-" or words to that effect.
 After few blows the two were separated by friends near the scene. Later Bethea went to the office Of Chief McDuff and apologized for the statement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-06
FEW FOLKS HAVE
 GRAY. HAIR NOW Druggist Says Ladies are Us- ing Recipe of Sage Tea
 and Sulphur.

Hair that loses it's color and lus- tre, or when it fades, turns gray. dull and lifeless is caused by a lack or sulphur in the hair. Our grand mother made up mixture of Sage Tea and Sulphur to keep her locks dark and beautiful and thousands of women and men who value that even color. that beautiful dark shade Of hair which is so attractive, use only this old d-time recipe.
 Nowadays we get this famous mixture improved by the addition of other ingredients by asking at any drug store for bottle of "Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Com pound" which darkens the hair so naturally. so evenly. that nobody can possibly tell it has been applied. You just dampen sponge or soft brush with it and draw this through your hair, taking one small strand at q time. By morning the gray hair disappears; but what delights the ladies with wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound is that, besides beautifully darkening the hair after a few applications, 1t also brings back the gloss and lustre and gives it an appearance of abundance.- Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-06
FAVORS BOND ISSUE
Calhoun, However, Urges Provision
 for Free Textbooks

Endorsement of the proposed bond issue for the city educational system is voiced in letter commenting the action of the commission from k. k. Calhoun, state secretary of the Junior Order United American Mechanics
 No one, MT. Calhoun declares could well disapprove of the plans of the commission as already announced, unless he were not familiar with conditions now prevailing in city schools by the enlarged attendance which has increased more than S2 per cent over the past 12 years during which time it is said no material improvements have been made in the city's educational insti- tutions.
 In his letter to the commissioners MT. Calhoun continues the fight be- gun some time ago seeking institu- ton of free text books in public schools and asks consideration of this matter in keeping campaign pledges to this effect.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-06
WAS MEMBER OF TWO
 STATE HIGH COURTS

Monte emery, April 5.-(Special.)- A telegram from R. B. Evins of Greensboro, received Wednesday afternoon by Chief Justice John .. Anderson of the Alabama supreme court, brought the sad news of the death at Greensboro, Wednesday afternoon of Judge Edward De Graf fenried. Judge De Graffenried was one Of the three original members of the Alabama court of appeals. when that court was organized in 1911; later he became a member Of the supreme court of Alabama. where he served with equal distinction.
 One of the most widely known ana most beloved members of tbe legal profession in the state, idgo De Graffenried will be sadly missed ana his death will be deeply sincere ly mourned.
 Announcement of funeral arrange- ments will be made sume time Thursday.
 Shortly afterwards Judge de Graf fenreid moved to Greensboro. He practiced his profsssiol here until appointed to the appellate court where he served fonr years. later be- ing placed by Governor o'Nesi on the eAiprene bench. He never allowed z himself 10 be diverted from his pro- fession by enga ing activelx in poli- fles, SC he ret rned Co his profession at the expirs Ion of his term of of- flee.
 1 few Wears ago Judge de Graf {sni5d y1ecided to cast In his lot with the growing city of Tuscaloosa, where be has lived up until his death, although he remained a member of his old law firm in this town.
 Judge de Graffenreid WIS a guest of the Civitan club Tuesday at their weekly luncheon. and made one of the most beautiful talks ever listened to eulogizing his old friends in Greens boro and indulging in many delight full "reminiscences of his younger days.
 He was a brilliant Jurist man of parts. In character he was all that the record of his life bespeaks--sim- pie. direct, gentle yet firm, sincere. conscientious and unswerving in the discharge of every duty and unwav- ering in friendship. He won during his life several titles, and won them vorthily in life's sternest and hard est conflicts, but by birth he was a gentleman.
 He was a devoted member of the Methodist church, being at the time of his death the teacher of a large class of men In the Tuscaloosa Sunday school He is survived by his widow, one son. A small grandson. his aged mother. several brothers and numer- ous relatives. Mrs. de Graffenreid
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-06
CITY ITEMS

Ciee Out of CIty-Commissioner cs Public Safety W. B. Cloe is out cf the city for a few days on visit to his old home and birthplace, Covington, Ky. and while there is celebrating his birthday. MT. Cloe left Birming- ham Tuesday night.
 Require Plumbers License--Ssct;on 10 of the city code will probably be reinstated if a delegation of local plumbers carry out their plan to SO before the city commission Friday to invoke enforcement of the pro- vision, requiring licensing of plumb CTS which was suspended during the war period This action was indi- cated by a delegation which yester- day called upon Commissioner w. E. Dickson seeking his support
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-06
BIG TRANSCRIPT

Three thousand pages of closely typewritten docket sheets are re- quired for the testimony and records of an appeal case now being trans cribed in chancery court for presen- tstion to the supreme court on April IT. Preparing the case will cost be- tween s3,500 and s4.000.
 The case involves the sale of sev- eral hundred acres of ore land in Jefferson county. It came into court on May 1, 1913, when Warwick Saunders filed petition against the Self -Fluxing Ore and Iron company and R. N. McDonough, J. J. shannon, W. A. Porter, J. Ii. McDonough. w. r. Aldrich and John Towers seeking an accounting of the company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-06
SULPHUR SOOTHES
 UGLY, ITCHING SKIN The First Application Makes Skin Cool and Comfortable

If you are suffering from eczema or some other torturing, embarrassing skin trouble you may quickly be rid of it by using Mentho-S Sulphur, de- clares noted skin specialist.
 This sulphur preparation. because of it's germ destroying properties. seldom fails :o quickly subdue itch ling, even of fiery eczema. The first application makes the skin cool and comfortable. Rash and blotches are healed right up. Mentho Sulphur is applied like any pleasant cold cream and is perfectly harmless. You can obtain small jar from any good druggist.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-06
How to Play!

The picture to the left con- tains a number of visible objects beginning with the letter ''B," such as barrel, box, bale, etc. These ob- jects are all in plain view. It is not necessary to hold the picture at an angle or up- side down. Get you a piece of paper and a pencil and write down all the visible objects you can find that be- gin with the letter a." That is all. It is a very simple game, yet most amusing and we are awarding Fifteen cash prizes to the fifteen best lists submitted. To the one submitting the largest and nearest correct list of "B" words will be awarded first prize, second best sec- ond prize, etc.