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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1923

Page

3

Compensation Awarded to Fantacci for Eleven Weeks

A. F. Pantacci of 47 Hallett Street was awarded compensation at 4.25 dollars per week for 11 weeks by Compensation Commissioner Buckingham Fantacci of Bale Textile Manufacturing. He injured his right hand in December and could not work until February 19. The award covers disability from the injury. Attorney Fiorinda Fairese represented the claimant, with Attorney Th Tr. Watrous of Hartford for Aetna Insurance Company, carrier for the Salra Textile company.

A. F. Pantacci Hallett Street Buckingham Fantacci Bale Textile Manufacturing

Derby Woman Fined Sixty Dollars for Operating Still

April, Mrs Dara Aupsustin, 1 year old, of Tiver Place, was fined 60 dollars and costs by Judge Duffield yesterday in the city court for violation of the liquor laws. Found guilty of operating a still in her home, the brewing apparatus was discovered by Officer Desnan. The case drew attention as the husband recently committed to an insane retreat and a dependent child. Also noted, Ralph Olara was fined five dollars and costs for operating a vehicle without a license. Vienna Larnen was detained for intoxication with three months’ judgment.

Derby Dara Aupsustin Tiver Place Jackson Rhibald Duffield Yeaterday Stephen Desnan J. J. O'Connell Agualin Ang Decius Ralph Olarra Vienry Larnen Duffieln

Obituary Notices of McCaba McCale and Local Obsequies

Obituary notices summarize multiple local deaths and funeral details. The list includes Jonn J. McCaba and J. McCale, with services in Hartford and Philadelphia officiants, plus Michael Bourne and Mary K Smith, and Charlotte Frateschi. Burial at St Michael's cemetery and Blessed Sacrament church services are noted. Additional deaths include Edward Doherty, Derby, and Harold Wallace, with memorials at St Michael's and local cemeteries. Burial arrangements and funeral times are given for each, with church masses and graveside rites.

Jonn McCaba Dob J. McCale Bis Hue Tev Anines Durrett Hartford Deversod Paladelphia Sunaencon James B. Shull Grieses Robert J. Bowen Joseph A. Gir~ley Shure John A Phelan Chacks Miller James Dunna John Hil Thomas M._Cailinan Gaiward Fitzgeraid Wheetris Carmelity Derby Father Barrett Doherty Caulfield Nini Michael Monighan Clichae Maenighan Jefferson Street C. A Mulling Seute & Redgate Woutock Church of Blessed Sacrament St Mlael's Mary K. Smith Mary Ic. Smith Charles Mary A. Th Yige E. Perence Wotton Ulm Lavent St. Michael's Cemetery Charlotte Frateschi Pequonnock Asém Joseph Towle Mugante St. Augustine’s Church Harold Wallace Noble Avenue C. C. Marshall Mr. i Lakerlety Cemetery

Shelton Accident Case Is Again Continued

Shelton April 3 The case of Pasquale Frirchio held on 5000 bonds for hitting a child while driving a truck for Derby Gas Co on Howe Avenue was continued one week. The injured Stanley Bodnar remains in Griffin Hospital Derby getting along nicely. Mr and Mrs William Hamilton of Bridgeport visited. Miss Geneva who runs a beauty parlor here recovering from appendicitis in St Vincent's Hospital Bridgeport last week reported resting as comfortably as can be expected.

Shelton Pasquale Frirchio Derby Gas Company Howe Avenus Stanley Bodnar Griffin Hospital Derby William Hamilton Bridgeport Geneva St. Vincent's Hospital

Fayerweather Yacht Club Elects Ollie L. Bloomer Commodore

Ollie L. Bloomer has been elected commodore of the Fayerweather Yacht Club to succeed Edwin and Griffith whose resignations were accepted. The new officer will assume duties immediately. The retiring commodore has served since the club began in July 1919. Fils yacht was destroyed by fire last fall. The regatta committee is arranging many racing and cruising events.

Olle TL Bloomer Fayerweather Yacht Club Edwin & Griffith Fils Fayerweather Ad Regatta Committee

Kentucky Youths to Speak at City Schools Today

Forguites Child Crusaders travel from Craney Creek to Bridgeport to address several city schools as guests of the Lions Club at Stratfield noon. They are led by Mrs. Alice G. Lloyd and Miss Tune Buchanan who directs the program.

Sid Ton Igohepentons Craney Creek Ontucky Atate Vix “Forguites Jarve Bridgeport Lion's Club Stratfield Alice G. Lloyd Afiss Tune Kuchanan

Dental hygienists named special teachers in public schools

Public school contracts granted to dental hygienists as special teachers. Superintendent Everett G. Cortright announced the action, stating the agreements cover the remainder of the year and extend into June. Board members expect court decisions by that time to settle the status.

Everett G. Cortright Bers

New London Silk Weavers Go On Strike

One hundred silk weavers at Edward Bloom mills in New London walked out at 11 oclock after their demand for a wage increase to ten cents per yard was refused. The current rate is seven to eight cents. no other mill departments are affected.

Newlondon Edward Bloom Mills Ttriy Mills

Five Appeals to Superior Court for Tax Reduction

The Board of Relief refused to lower assessments on five parcels with total value over several million dollars. Petitions name Lake formed Boat Camper building, Court Exchange Building, American & British Mfg Company assets, MacKenzie Brothers property, and two parcels on Main and Gregory streets. Plaintiffs seek reductions from disputed valuations and seek relief in state court.

Board of Relief Board of Assess Ruisers Amon Fornedo Clinton Barnum Seeley Wilson Marshall Ibn Barnum Court Exchange State Street Rteceivers

FILLow Takes Office as Danbury Mayor

Danbury greets new Republican mayor Homer Nowllow at the March 26 biennial election. Fillow sworn in as eighteenth mayor, joining Williobert and other successors. seven Republicans and five Democrats have held the office. Office records and private effects were transferred, and the outgoing mayor bade farewell to city department heads.

Danbury Homer Elec Williilbert Willows Imanbury Fytlow Chilbert

Canvass to Build New Parochial School in Danbury

Danbury, April 3. A. Homer R. C. church plans an eight day drive to raise 75000 dollars for a new parochial school. Nine canvassing teams, nine members, will solicit subscriptions under C Jerome Sheffield of New York. The fourte en room building will hold 700 pupils and ground is set to break April 16 with occupancy hoped for next September.

Danbury A. Homer R. C. Church C. Jerome Sheffield New York Main Street

Springtime silk dresses showcase lively fabrics and styles

An unusual showing of dresses features silk crepe and crepe de chine in heavy taffetas and soft fabrics. Straight line gowns with side trimming in black satin contrast vivid colors. Three piece outfits in navy crepe with silk blouse, embroidery on sleeves and pockets. Available in sizes 16 to 46, priced around $19.50 at second floor center.

Fur scarfs and chokers promote style and comfort

On the second floor center, a range of fur scarfs and chokers are offered. Prices vary from $6.50 for opossum to $73 for distinctive fox options, including blue wolf, brown wolf, and gun metal shades.

Congoleum Rugs Special Prices Offer Discounts

Congoleum rugs feature slight imperfections and reduced prices on various sizes including 6x9 5 to 7 feet 6 inches by 9 feet and 9x10 feet 6 inches. Art squares without borders priced from 3.60 to 9. The sale promises unusual value during cleaning time on the third floor rear.

Madge Evans Hats for Children Showoff Collection

Madge Evans unveils a children’s hat range from ages six to sixteen with Leghorn chic shapes and moire ribbons priced at 10 dollars. Other models feature wide brims with Milan straw, Visca braid trims, sand gros Londres ribbons, and Vista braid with henna accents, mostly five to seven fifty dollars.

Madge Evans Milan

Norfolk suits for boys eight ninety five dollars

An ad describes new Norfolk model suits for boys up to sixteen years old priced at 8.95. The coats and two pants per set are tailored in wool tweeds and mixtures, marketed as sturdy, good looking for young customers. A basement front promotes the item and a Wednesday dinner special follows.

New Norfolk

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