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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1925
Page
9
A list of 168 tax appeals filed with the superior court shows Crane Company leading requests for a tax cut, aiming to reduce its assessed valuation from 4,447,605 to 519,494. The filing cites comparisons to properties on Madison and Waers streets and requests a reduction ranging across multiple cases, with various owners seeking lower assessments.
Two actions seek removal of General Joan F O Ryan from an estate at North Salem Westchester County court. Frederick B Stedwell and George W Mead represent plaintiffs claiming 125 year title chain and misrepresented deeds. Louis L Sotsbar for O Ryan says papers describe different land tied to the estate.
The South Nyack police force undergoes a promotion shake up with a police captain and several lieutenants elevated. Patrolmen previously on duty see advancements, while officials note increased crime activity in the area prompting the changes.
In Luating at White Slains and Table Parma schools White Plains and Daniels Larms, children competed to collect tent caterpillar nests. First prize $6 to Frank Tomok, second $3 to Stephen Radachovsky, third $2 to Arthur Woods, plus $1 awards to Margaret Henaghan, Jennie Tomek, and Robert Knecht. nests averaged about 200 each, likely reducing future caterpillar numbers.
Attorney General said the government will carry the German patents case to the Supreme Court of Appeal from the Circuit Court of Appeals at Philadelphia which affirmed a lower court ruling against the government. The suit concerns the sale of German patents by the Alten custodian to the Chemical Foundation Inc of Delaware. The district court in Delaware ruled in favor of the foundation.
Madison Wis April 21 The Brandeis Rauschenbush nuptials date remained secret today Neither Miss Elizabeth Brandeis daughter of Justice L D Brandeis of the United States Supreme court nor Paul Rauschenbush son of the late Walter Rauschenbush noted Baptist Theologian of Rochester NY would do more than say that both intended to remain on the University of Wisconsin teaching staff another year and they refused to intimate whether or not the wedding date would be postponed that long Missa Brandeis said she became acquainted with Rauschenbush as a result of a book Christianity and the Social Order written by his father.
Westport April 21 Special The funeral of Mrs Clara M Marvin widow of William A Marvin who died Friday at the age of 48 took place Monday afternoon from the Fable funeral parlors on State street. Hey Kenneth Mackenzie of Holy Trinity church officiating. Burial was in Willow Brook cemetery. The pallbearers were August Doescher Edward Reece Royal Raymond and Edward Lake. Mrs Marvin is survived by four children, Mrs Crawford Reynolds of this place, Charka and Albert of Bridgeport and Harold of East Norwalk, and four sisters, Mrs Francis Godfre and Mrs Adam Miller of Westport, Mrs Theodore Miller and Mrs Greer MacMahon, both of California. Funeral services for Charles K Hargraves who died Friday at the age of 58 years, were held from his late home in Saugatuck at 11 o'clock today. Hey Kenneth MacKenzie officiated. Burial was in Mountain Grove cemetery in Bridgeport.
Boston April 21 Captain Roy J Norton and two crewmen are believed to have perished aboard the lobster schooner Satellite which sailed from Boston. The Coast Guard was asked to search for the craft.
Perry L Rowland of 62 Winter Street Bridgeport was arrested shortly after midnight by Patrolman Howard Baker for alleged reckless driving after his car, owned by Rays Rental Service, crashed with a vehicle driven by Andrew Padula of Norwalk. Rowland was ordered to appear in town court Thursday morning.
Rose Myra Ferrucci of Fairfield testified before Judge Arthur Falls in Superior Court seeking a decree of divorce and custody of her year old daughter. She described harsh treatment by her husband James Ferrucci of Trumbull, including kicking and beating on Gilmore Street in Bridgeport. Ferrucci was previously arrested for assault. he left the state and remained beyond the court's jurisdiction.
Herbert H Minor aged fifty one a long time groceryman died at his home this morning in Greenwich. His uncle Samuel A Minor aged eighty four died last night at his home in East Port Chester from pneumonia. Samuel was a contractor and local sportsman. The funeral for Samuel is set for Wednesday at 2 30 from his home. A double funeral decision was not yet made.
In Trumbull April 21 volunteers plan a minstrel event at Bailey's hall. Rehearsals have continued, aiming for a fine performance by the group. Local social notes also mention an afternoon tea and card party hosted by Mrs Gustave Kutcher, andBridge club gathering at Mrs Evitts. Guests include Mrs Green and Miss Grace Green from New Jersey visiting Mrs Fuller in Tashua, with additional family visits noted.
Wesleyan alumni will elect two trustees by mail ballot between now and June 7. From six nominees, Stephen Ola Fa of New York and Arthur F Goodrich of Brooklyn, both term expirations at commencement, are renominated. Other candidates include John YT Jenkins of Wilkes-Barre, Brederick Minttsen of Wilmington, Del., Uporge T Froaine of Philadelphia, and Tirnest A Ingle of Middletown, Conn.
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