Seven Injured In Crashes Here Arrests Follow
Seven people were injured in five automobile crashes in Bridgeport yesterday with two arrests. A driver, Herbert A. Hougton, age 34, struck a Weverly Drug Store window at North Avenue and Main Street, injuring three including two women from Cleveland. Houston was charged with reckless driving. witnesses said he was traveling at high speed. Two other crashes near Gilbert and North and Park injured several more, with one driver, Harry W. Hawler, blamed for a collision but not arrested. A third incident on State Street near Seeley injured Delia Graham and prompted police to issue a general alarm for the operator of the other car. Several others refused aid. The day saw multiple damaged vehicles and minor injuries, with no additional arrests.
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Bridgeport
Dorner
North Avenue
Main Street
Herbert A. Hougton
Jewetty
Weverly Drug Store
Malu, Apeet
Houston
Sphia Car
Alice Malone
Helen Maroney
Pertobe Street
Cleveland
Ohio
A. J. Sekerak
Harold Beardsworth
Witfesses
Mal ‘Street
Gilbert
Tiarry W. Hawler
Brooks Street
Williams J. McCormack
Ferry Street
New Haven
Delia Graham
Wis Street
Gtateetree
Seeley
Aintent. Lens
Graham
Zeaf
H. BR. Gildea
T Fs
St. Vincent's
North
Park Iaanes
John Bunyan
Grand Street
Gsotan
Deacon Street
Messies
Maple Street
Ani
Kisco
Etic
Satan
John
Court
Y Mackey
John 7
Union
Tragic Road Crash Leaves Woman Severely Wounded
In Woodsbeck April afternoon a car crash shattered a windshield fragment struck a pedestrian. She was rushed to Dai-Wo hospital with serious injuries as a car veered to avoid a collision on the highway. The impact knocked a telephone pole and broke a window, injuring the woman on the sidewalk.
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T. Poetnam
Woodsbeck
Dai- Wo Hospital
Raymond to Speak Twice at Local School Today
Sewel Raymond will present two talks at the town school. The first will address high school students on fundamentals of business. the second gathering will occur in the auditorium with junior attendees, introducing a related topic.
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Sewel Raymond
Board of Educatio G Atk
Wehool
United
Raymond
Eran Oi Tore
AP to Permit Broadcast of News of National Importance
The Associated Press recommended that the board be authorized to permit restricted broadcasting of transcendent news events while maintaining safeguards. The proposed rule would credit AP in all broadcasts and apply to presidential elections and other nationwide events. A silver jubilee meeting praised Frank R. Noyes of the Washington Star for his longtime leadership and support.
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New York
Stadio
Associated Press
Board of Directors
Resoltlon
Radio Broadcasting
Frank R. Noyes
The
Washington Star
Noyes
Highway officials promise to save Westport's trees
Westport residents met with state highway officials to review plans for the Post road reconstruction. Officials pledged to avoid tree removal where possible and to proceed with caution in doubtful cases. A few large trees must be removed, including some on the Buck property south side, and a sycamore at Compe Street intersection.
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Westport
Celal
State Highway Department
Walter Peeg
Women's Town Ingroverment Association
Mire. O
Compe Street
Highway Department
Probhe
New Haven Banker Exonerated In Fatal Auto Crash
Harry V. Whipple a New Haven banker was exonerated in the case of a fatal auto crash that killed six year old Mary in New Haven. The coroner found the girl ran into the moving car and Whipple showed no fault in the collision. The verdict noted the driver’s view was obstructed and the car struck the child as she darted toward a street.
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New Slaven
Harry V. Whipple
New Haven
Coneith
Mary
Ar. Whipple
Mir. Whipple
wWhippe Branglut
St Stephen's Society Plans Song Programs
Young people of St Stephen's Hungarian church held a hymn evening in Rakeesi hall drawing a large crowd. They plan future programs featuring 15th century costumes in a drama about home life. A separate note mentions legal testimony involving Burton Wheeler and a land office dispute with George Mayes of New York, regarding permits and business handling.
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St Sen
Rannee
Rakeesi
Stephens
Burton Wheeler
Gordon Camptes
Land Office
George B. Mayes
Broadway
New York
Veter Wheeler
Waldorf Astoria
Maren
Tin
Wheelwind
Wheelen
Cela
Persmiady
Jesus Nord
Vetitiens
Eure
Funeral for Indian Bruchail Held at St Peter and St Pauls
Funeral services for Indian Bruchail of 587 Howe Avenue were held yesterday with 2:30 PM home rites and 3 PM services at St Peter and St Pauls Church. Rev. Alexandria Rotko officiated at the home and church, many friends and about 200 members of the church society attended, floral tributes were numerous, burial followed at St Peter and Pauls Cemetery with services at the grave by Rev. Father Rotko.
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Shelton
Howe Avenue
St. Peter’s
St. Paul's Church
Alexandria, Rotko
St. Peter’s and Paul's
Court orders auto seized by police returned
Walter Barrett of West Haven was granted a $1000 bond by United States Commissioner Bernard E. Lynch and his car seized at arrest was ordered returned. Barrett, arrested April 2, remains on $1500 bond and faces narcotics act charges. Morris Feldman’s case, March 18 unlawful use of revenue stamps in liquor business, continued to April 28. James Yufano of Stamford, arrested in New York on a stolen car charge, remanded after waiving examination.
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Sew Staven
Walter Barrett
West Haven
United States
Bernard E. Lynch
Barrett
Lynch
United States District Attorney’s Office
Hartford
Morris
Feldman
James Yufano
Stamford
Federal District of
New York
Faiis
Six Injured In Subway Crash In Panic
Six people were injured when a five car subway train derailed at the 96th street West Side Interboro line. A short circuit in the third rail caused dense smoke and panic in the tube. Passengers in all but the first car could not exit, doors were forced open with axes and crowbars, and rescue crews provided aid at the station platform.
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New York
Nvn
West Side
Interboro
Styirway
Grotto Salesmen entertain members with program
The Obeh Grotto salesmen held an entertainment program for brother members at 1087 Broad Street. The jon quartette and Prank Braithwaite performed while a smoke was enjoyed. About 20 members attended. George Godersen chaired the entertainment committee. On May 4 Bridgeport chapter will host Heinz Grotto of New Haven to reciprocate a recent reception.
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Obeh Grotto
Broad Street
Jon Quartette
Prank Braithwaite
George Godersen
Bridgeport
Hejnz Grotto
New Haven
Jardine to Return Home After Cabinet Offer
Kansas plans a warm homecoming for William M. Jardine, Secretary of Agriculture, with a six month leave of absence for him from the State and rent free occupancy of the college president’s home for his family. He will speak May 9 at the Millers of the Southwest convention as Vice-President Dawes attends and a slate of national speakers is expected.
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Peka
Kansas
William M. Jardine
Washington
Manhattan
Jardine
CooNdge
Kansas Agricultural College
State Board of Administration
Jari@ine
Secretary of Agriculture
Millers of
South- West
Association of Operative Millers Convention
Charles G. Dawes
Predict Defeat Of Medical Bill By Legislature
Hartford April 10 Special with committees through hearings last week the General Assembly expected to end total sessions this week many bills await reports including the Medical Practice act the pollution bill and governor appointing state's attorneys the judiciary may report unfavorably on the medical measure while proposing a board to test candidates qualifications a row over pollution likely if municipalities are exempted Stratford representative Wheeler leads the push to exclude towns the governor's appointment bill targets chief state attorneys and civil practice fighting Alcorn hartford county looms as potential senator as party harmony questions and a wet dry split shape the session outcome
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Hartford
General Assembly
Charles
Shang’ Wheeler
Stratford
Billy
Cdvil
Hugh M. Alcorn
Hartford County
Ahern
United States
Alcorn
Steamer fitter dies suddenly gas poisoning during war
John J. Biggins a 40 year old steam fitter of 206 Holly street died suddenly at home after returning from New York on business. A World War veteran gas victim in France his health had been poor since. No coroner inquest. funeral arrangements by J A Remington. Born in England he lived in Bridgeport 15 years with his wife as only relative.
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John J. Biggins
Holly Street
New York City
Mr. Biggings
France
Thig
J. A. Remington
Biggins
England
Bridgeport
Advertising drove modern progress in newspapers
In past times scarce newspapers reached communities with slow news and hard winters. The piece argues advertising transformed society, saying the right newspaper advertising doesn't cost it pays and that big businesses grew from small beginnings through advertising.
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M. Bine
Gaymond
ST. Stephen’s Society
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Grotto
the Post
the Sunday Post
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