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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1925
Page
13
A girl crossing at Broad and Atlantic streets was struck by an auto operated by Robert J Phillis Jr thirty seven of 117 Union avenue. The driver reported the accident to the Police Traffic Bureau. The girl appeared frightened and stopped, suffering no serious injuries after examination at Emergency Hospital.
A crowd of property owners appeared before the Claims committee to seek abatements on taxes for 1928 and 1934. Peter Rosimaviczy, 67 Johnson Street, argued his large family and fluctuating work income, while Amma Carpenter spoke of losing a home to fire in 1923 and living with a son in Stratford. Carrie Cavanaugh, 942 Wordingenvana, cited tuberculosis in her husband and her own eyesight as factors in her tax relief claim.
The Boston Public Library marked the death in London of John Singer Sargent with a simple tablet bearing his name and birth and death dates at the head of the main stairway. The library houses what many critics regard as the finest U S samples of his work.
Tracy B. Lord was elected president of the Episcopal Men's Club of Bridgeport at a St. George's parish hall meeting. Arthur Bradshaw was re-elected vice president and Sidney Stapley was re-elected secretary and treasurer. The bowling team of 81 Luke's parish won a year cup with prizes awarded to Harry Melvin and Wi Yam Holden.
Senator Frederick C. Walcott, Finance committee chair, will speak at the Fairfield County Republican Women's spring luncheon on Saturday April 25. Mrs. Helen Lewis presides and several notable speakers are scheduled. Grace Richardson 6561 Laurel Avenue handles reservations, with checks required on booking.
The Algonquin minstrel revue begins tonight with rehearsal at the Court Exchange club room. Seventy leading businessmen join the effort directing by Robert Weber for a May 23 show at Slocum's gym. Professor Quilty coaches dancers and Attorney Finklestone is pianist. Mayor Behrens will be a soloist as the Algonquin chorus provides background.
Stamford April 16 Special The Hubbard Heights Golf club sets Saturday for a celebration marking the formal opening of its 18 hole course remodeled clubhouse. The 100 acre course lies within Stamford bounded by Broad Street Stillwater road Bridge street and Hubbard avenue. The Colonial era clubhouse was rebuilt by Dr R H Davis now serving women and men members with locker space showers and caddies quarters. Professional Michael A Reagan heads the staff. Construction and extension are overseen by Addison Boren William A Grant C James E Brinckerhuff H E Abbott and officers ex officio. A reception committee includes Mrs L D Van Aken Mrs Jay C Welsh Mrs William A Grant Mrs Raymond E Hackett Mrs A G Rouse Mrs John F Keating Mrs Harry A Williams Mrs Addison Boren Mrs C Pond Wabb Mrs Floyd B Bartram Miss Sara M Webb Miss Emily Roosevelt Miss Edna Carter Miss Edna Douglas Mrs A B Lewis Mrs Dean Foster and Mrs J Delap.
Atlantic City N Z April 16 Opportunist ministers were scored by Rev H A Weler of Philadelphia for bending to modern views to gain front page attention and unrest in the church. He blamed shortages of missionaries on poor church salaries and warned mission funds would be curtailed unless adequate pay drew young men into service.
Charles Ransom, noted Brankside Price resident, had his case continued for a week after arraignment in Borough Court on charges of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of liquor.
Charles F. Gellatly of T. J. Pardy Construction tells Kiwanis at Stratfield hotel that unethical bidding and unfair competition are fading as the Associated General Contractors promotes ethical practices. He notes Bridgeport chapter includes most city contractors and cites road project challenges with water and quicksand.
New Haven April 6 Yale University expects one of the most attended class reunions during Commencement week in June, the Yale Alumni Weekly says. A New York meeting described as the first sign of renewed enthusiasm follows years of World War affecting attendance. The traditional torchlight campus gathering is not planned this year, as the event has grown listless from competing attractions.
Berlin April 16 The presidential ballot will include three candidates Field Marshal Von Hindenburg candidate of the United Right Dr Wilhelm Marx representative of the People’s Bloc and Ernat Thassmann nominee of the Communist party Nominations closed at midnight tonight.
Shelton resident Alfred Lane died last night at Hillside Home in Bridgeport after a seizure. Born in England 66 years ago, he came to Shelton about 1885 and worked at the Shelton Bedstead and later the Shelton Cutlery company. Funeral services will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at C F Lewis chapel with interment in Riversite Cemetery. relatives could not be located.
Greenwich April 1 The case of John Sada charged with assault and breach of peace was adjourned in Borough court on Prosecution Attorney Henry B White’s recommendation. Sada was arrested yesterday after a quarrel with his landlord Charla Tele on Bank Street in the Tenement Ward where Sada resides. White urged continuation to allow possible amicable settlement between landlord and tenant outside court.
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