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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1923

Page

11

Custody Decided in Favor of Mother in Middlebrook Case

In a custody case heard by Judge William M. Malibb the young Kenneth Middlebrook was awarded to his mother and grandmother until further order. The child had repeatedly fled from his father in New Jersey, seeking the care of his mother’s family in the local city. The boy, tearful, showed happiness at the outcome and his return to his mother.

John T. Middlebrook Lottie Middlebrook Kenneth William M. Malibb Middlebrook New Jersey Hoe Fnally Young Middlebrook Wooman

Safe Expert Succeeds in Opening Hannon Co. Vault

Local safe expert Walter E. Marsh succeeded in opening the Hannon Supply Company vault after burglars broke the door knob and smashed the safe. Police believe youths burgled the Barnum avenue office, failing to retrieve contents due to damage.

Hannon Co Walter E. Marsh Hannon Supply Company Hannen Supply Company Barnum Avenue

Three Boys Arrested On Burglary Charges

Three boys under fifteen, suspected by police of roping gas meters and accused in five burglaries on public library buildings, were arrested early today as they tried to force entry into the Newfeld Library on Stratford Avenue. William Burns, recently escaped from a Rhode Island reformatory, was taken into custody.

Newfeld Stratford Avenue William Burns Rhode Island

Milford Pocahontas 10 Hold Anniversary Celebration

Milford April 6 Metoaku council of Pocahontas will celebrate its seventh anniversary at Redmen's hall with over 800 visitors expected. Great Chiefs of the Connecticut reservation will attend. Agnes Gallbronner will preside. Also noted are changes to Sunday service hours at Woodmont Union chapel and a birth at Milford Hospital.

Milford Metoa&ka Council Degree of Pocahontas Redmen's Hall Redmen Connecticut Agnes Gallbronner Paramonths Metoaku Council Woodmont Union Chapel Riverside Reading Circle Goldsmith Malcolm Buell Reed Street Milford Hospital St. Andrew's Chapel Society L. J. Pons Bridgeport Avenue Devon Hasier G. Everatt Knollmeyer St. Pedter’s Church Milford Wll The Devon Athletic Club

Thayers Elected Vice-President of Disabled Veterans

Walter B. Thayer was elected vice commander of the Disabled American Veterans at a regular meeting in the Wal fare Building to succeed Thomas Coleman. A letter from Senator Wiliam Mc Lean offered help with United States Veteran Bureau aid claims. J. W. Hackett named temporary claims officer at 1166 Kossuth Street. The bureau opposed reductions in training rates. Twelve new members joined. three applications received.

Walter B. Thayer Disabled American Veterans Walfare Thomas Coleman Wiliam McLean United States Veterana’ Bureau Washington, D. C J. W. Hackett Kossuth Street

Filmfolk Owe Debt to Public Avers Schence

William G. Cayce reports Joseph M Schenck insists film stars owe debt to the public beyond fame. He says stars gain popularity by individual endowments and must repay through conduct off screen and public behavior. He notes the public judges private lives and that entertainment remains the primary purpose of cinema. A brief fashion note adds the short bolero complements jackets in three piece suits but may flatter some figures less.

William G. Cayce Angeles Joseph M.scherink Silyer Fiim Schenck International Mews Schenk

Bright Young Clerk and His Glittering Row of Initials

A March issue of Popular Mechanics recounts a frustrated shopper’s encounter with overzealous sales reps. The writer details jargon filled exchanges as clerks spew cryptic initials and abbreviations, revealing a culture of industry codes and miscommunication in office furniture sales.

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Sondon Hart Schaffner & Marr Hart Schaffner & Marx Norfolk Hanke Main ST Cannon St Milford Council OF Red Men’s Hall Thayers Disabled Vets Cr Min P.D. Q GO. V. Bnl. B Falesman Jie H. H. Windsor Karm Coal Club Coal Club Karm Terminal Coal CO John St., Cor. Plaza Barnum Baby Carria Insurance Co’s M. Quinn & CO State Street
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