Was Unfaithful Says Man Held for Slashing Wife
Hartford December 9 Mrs Mary Varese 24 of Front Street is in Hartford hospital with knife wounds to neck throat and body. Her husband James Varese 27 is held on 5000 bond for a December 1 hearing on assault with intent to kill following a cutting affray in their home. He told police my wife was unfaithful to me. The couple had a history of trouble including a July 22 incident at Potter Street pumping station where Varese was shot at by Dorado Ballasar. Ballasar was arrested and later ordered deported. Mrs Varese’s condition is serious but may improve if no complications arise.
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Hartford
Mary Varese
Front Street
Hartford Hospital
James Varese
Varese
Two Held as Burglars In Park City Plant Theft
Eugene Carian and Jacob Schwarer were arrested by city detectives for burglarizing the Park City Bed Spring Co. plant at 625 Housatonic Avenue Sunday. They allegedly took a gas meter and piping and admitted involvement. Both are held for city court.
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Park City Bed Spring Co
Housatonic Avenue
Eugene Carian
North Avenue
Jacob Schwarer
Parallel Street
Peter H. Hall
George F. Simon
Priest Protest Over Catholic Teaching At Bridgeport High
Rev Charles J McElroy, rector of St Augustine's, protests a high school teacher's portrayal of Catholic doctrine in history class. He asks the Board of Education to investigate and exclude offensive material, citing misstatements about indulgences and immortality. The board considers placing the letter on file and ordering inquiries into school practices and textbooks.
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St. Augustine’s
Charles J. McElroy
St. Augustine's Church
Board of Education
Er. McElroy
Bell
Cullinan
Fr. McElroy
Bishop
Board of Eye
City of
Bridgeport
Dublin transport men agree to resume work
Dublin December 3 All transport and dockworkers in Dublin have agreed to resume work under company and port officials guidance. Factories in Dublin and nearby remain unchanged with employers weighing continued closures until port conditions normalize. London trades union council endorsed local leaders action to settle the strike which was opposed by James Larkin followers.
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Dublin
Trades Union Council
London
James Larkin
Clearance Sale of Winter Millinery Items
A local sale advertises winter millinery at reduced prices. Untrimmed hats in $1.25 colored felt, long nap beaver, silk plush hats priced at $3.00, with trimmed hats listed at $3.40 and $3.80. The ad promotes better grades in trimmed hats at the same reduced prices.
Hair Restored Hair Health with Danderine Ad
A 25 cent bottle of Knowlton's Danderine promises to stop hair loss and dandruff, restore new growth, and improve scalp health. The ad claims immediate effects, with hair becoming light, fluffy, and lustrous after short use.
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Knowlton
Gonley Blames Whiskey For His Sad Crime
John Conley, of 1312 Main Street, faced Judge Thomas C. Coughlin in city court for assault on Irene Held of 1851 Park Avenue the night of November 28. He was fined 200 dollars and costs and sentenced to six months in jail for assault and breach of the peace, with an appeal bond of 1000 dollars. He claimed memory loss and blamed whiskey after six weeks of heavy drinking while seeking a home and family. Detective Sergeant Peter H. Hall arrested him at St. Vincent's Hospital based on clues from the victim.
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Joan Conley
Main Street
Thomas C. Coughlin
Irene
Park Avenue
Coughlin
St. Vincent's Hospital
Peter H. Hall
Police Headquarters
Visiting Nurses Seek Help For Red Cross Stamp Sale
The Visiting Nurses Association held its monthly meeting at the Stratfield. Superintendent's report shows 262 visits to 49 patients, with 26 under care at month end. $15.90 from paying patients. Stamps sale set from now to Dec 20 with tables at post offices, depot, Read's and Howland's. volunteers wanted at 398 Fairfield Avenue, Telephone 3974.
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Visiting Nurses’ Association
Stratfield
Shelton Sanitarium
Red Cross
Read
Attractive Holiday Decorations At D M Read Co Store
Preparations for the Christmas season fill D M Read Co store with red and green decor. Southern smilax, red electric lights, Santa Claus figures, and show windows with snow scenes highlight extensive festive displays across departments and windows. Farmer's almanacs offered to shoppers.
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D. M. Read & Co
Santa Claus
Missing Heiress Seen by Friend in Philadelphia
New York police headquarters pursue clues to the disappearance of Jessie E. McCann a Brooklyn social worker and Epworth League member. Inspector Faurot says he has positive information that McCann was in Philadelphia prompting an extraordinary search.
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New York
Philadelphia
Jessie E. McCann
Epworth League
Brooklyn
Faurot
Holiday Gift Handkerchiefs and Petticoats Offer
The Smith Murray Co lists Ladies and Men's handkerchiefs with Alpine Madera Swiss hemstitched and initial options, plus Petticoats for Christmas in various fabrics and colors. Prices range from 12 1/2 cents to several dollars, with silk and satin styles and McCall Patterns on offer. A McCall Quarterly fashion issue is advertised at 50 cents with magazine purchase.
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McCall’s
McCall
McCann disappearance tied to Philadelphia sighting
Police say Miss McCann was seen in Philadelphia by a close family friend who did not grasp the significance of her visit. Inspector Faurot noted the friend shared the sighting after learning of her disappearance, with identity and exact location withheld. Separately, Harold Menge, seaman aboard the U S S Georgia, returns to Bridgeport after 230 days with relatives, and Michael Goodwin leaves Bridgeport for Benedict VI to head a DI posting plant.
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Philadelphia
Harold Menge
U. S. S. Georgia
Turrough
Menge
New
Ollg Menge
Martin Herschler
Bank
Main and
Wall Streets
Michael Goodwin
Bridgeport Bill Posting Co
Bridgeport
Bennington, VI
Mr. Goodwin
Agric Theatre
Abe Stevens Birthday Honored At Empire Theatre
Abe Stevens an advertising agent at the Empire theatre celebrates his 49th birthday. Known as dean of Bridgeport's stage hands and pill posters he receives many congratulations and gifts including a box of 1500 cigars from Manager Patterson.
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Abe” Stevens
Empire Theatre
Genias
Abe
Bridgeport
Patterson
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