Alleged Kleptomania Victim Sentenced To 20 Days In Jail
Mrs. Jennie Steiner of Villa Park, noted for prior shoplifting arrests, was sentenced by Judge Frank Wilder in city court this morning to 20 days in jail and a $25 fine plus court costs after being charged with stealing bacon and other items from Dorgens department and the Woolworth store. She appealed the sentence and was remanded in bonds of $200 to await Superior court action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Steiner
Villa Park
Frank ‘Wilder
Dorgen
Woglworth Bore
Bridgeport High School Holds 158th Graduation Night
The Bridgeport High School class of 198 members graduated last night with two cadets in Navy uniform. Diplomas were presented by Board President Elmer Havens. Prizes went to Dorothy Averill for The Friendship of Books and Clarice Bray for The Place of American Inventors in World Progress. Principal Simonds resigns after 26 years. valedictorian Austin Munich paid tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport High School
Howard Curley
Edward Speer
United States Navy
Elmer Havens
Board of Education
Liberty Orchestra
Dorothy Brewster Averill
Barnum
Barnum Prize of $30 For An Essay Entitled ‘“‘the Friendship of Books
Clarice Ena Bray
H. C. Fairchild
Lesle Swan Bishop
Ethel May Ritzman
Henry D. Simonds
Austin Francis Munich
Simonds
Ashmore Co. Stockpiles Lenses and Auto Supplies
Ashmore Auto Supply Co. reports a large stock of Legalite and Corning Comaphore lenses, authorized by Connecticut, with a full line of Ford accessories and expert tire service. Located on Sterling Street near Congress Street Bridge, the firm promises reliable Ashmore service. Two men die suddenly of natural causes. Henry Sundby of Whiting Mfg. Co. in Barnum Terrace Stratford and John Lacca of 405 Spruce Street found dead. medical examiner cites natural causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashmore Auto Supply Co
Connecticut
Ashmore
Ford
Sterling Street
Congress Street
Henry Sundby
Whiting Mfg. Co
Barnum Terrace
Stratford
John Lacca
Spruce Street
Garlick
Proper Skin Care Tip Ad From Old Magazine Ad
An old advertisement promotes mercolierd wax as a summer skin solution that avoids cosmetics. It claims the wax cleanses at night, leaving a white satiny youthful look by morning without evidence of makeup. A second product uses saxolite in witch hazel as a facial wash for immediate, harmless improvement.
Obituaries and funeral notices dated June 1917
Death notices from Daut Fladhbart Kausler Biebel Wakelee list funeral details. Names Anna Augustus Catherine Edith Sidney Wakelee with ages and burial places Park St Michaels Lakeview Amherst. Automobiles accompany processions. services at churches and family residences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Cemetery
Ekausler
Catherine
John
Caroline Kausler
Brooks Street
St. Joseph's Church
St. Michael's Cemetery
Automobile
Biebel
Edith
Henry
Barbara Kieber Biebel
Louisa Pollock
Bunnell Street
Park _ cemetery
Wakelee
Sherwood Avenue
Sidney J. Wakelee
Senate weighs second wartime bond and recruiting push
June 28 report notes the Senate finance committee discussed a proposed 506 million wartime bond issue. The piece also describes ongoing city and county recruiting in Bridgeport with parades and a Danbury rally planned featuring Pullman and Lt. Bronson aides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Stone
Louis R. O'Neil
Danbury
Oroay
Pullman
Bronson
Bridgeport
Replacement of Fountain Marble Bowl at Park and Fairfield Avenues
A fault in the fountain at Park and Fairfield avenues prompts the contracting firm to replace the marble bowl of the central figure and temporarily demount the bronze statue. Removal began days ago as the two ton bowl is installed after cracking from early frost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Avenue
Park and
Fairfield Avenues
Nathaniel Wheeler
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Stein‘Bloch
Regal
Manhattan
White’ House Clothing Store
Water St. Peeters
Deadhead Bandon
Casey
Bank
Noble
Bank Mite
Rhone Noble
Ugiersib—Ceed
Eyelet
Risdon’ Tool & Machine Noe
Bridgeport, On
Lillian F. Warren
Paul L. Miller
Paul Ll. Miller
Butler
J-District
Siamat 4
Gaya
Tor
Paul L. Miliar
Dorothy Averill
Ashmore. CO
N P. Talmadge
Sarah
Robert Talmadge
George W. Harris
Howard Avenue
Intermont Lakeview Cemetery
Norwalk
Etween Arch & High Sts
T. L
Simplex
Slidir
U.S
U. S
Ramney
THE
LEE Bros. Furniture CO
Main Street
Arch Street
Senate
American Chain Co
P. R. Ziegler Co
Farmers‘ Dairy Co
North Avenue
Land Street
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