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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1922
Page
13
Aug 1 The superintendent's annual report notes about a 110 percent rise in six years for Long Hill schools. Two new modern buildings with full capacity have been added, now filled. more facilities will be needed as enrollment grows. High school facilities may soon be needed in Bridgeport.
Mrs. Edgar Clark of Daniels Farms has shown a serious illness improvement after long illness. Samuel Seeley of Tasmus is reported severely ill and confined to home. Mr. and Mrs. Lynn B. Abbott have returned from a few days outing at Myrtle Beach.
Rotary members watched moving pictures detailing Raybestos brake lining production from asbestos rock mining in Canada through the steam process at Bridgeport factory and treatment with compounds. J Edward Elliot presented the demonstration for Raybestos sales force as new members were welcomed: H Slisworth Brown Edward Caldwell Jr and W TM Northcott.
Danbury Day at the beach draws Danbury residents and visitors from Bethel New Milford and New York areas. Over 200 Danburians plan picnics and private cars will transport most attendees while a few trucks bring groups. A women’s club card party and a Life Guards pavilion dance are noted as events, with locals and out-of-town guests listed among attendees.
In Danbury, August 1, John C. Bennett pleaded guilty to stealing a car belonging to Gearre Nett. Bennett admitted taking the automobile but said the act was not premeditated and that the car was later recovered in a Jamaica parking area. He was held for the September term of Superior Court under $500 bond.
In Massaperg on Aug l Sigmund Stega an 80 year old Norwich resident died in the Thames while rescuing two drowning boys. He saved one child but both boys perished when the raft tipped and they and the man sank. The drowned boy, Maxkowilcz, lived in New York and was visiting for a weekend. The bodies were recovered and turned over to a local undertaker.
An ad touts Grape-Nuts as a complete nourishing breakfast option with milk or cream and fruit. It emphasizes whole wheat and malted barley nutrients, cool comfort, appetite appeal, and summer suitability, noting grocers supply the product.
Stephen V. Benet, a young American author, discusses Parisian flapper culture shaping his worldview and prompting him to consider returning home. He recalls his wife, a Paris reporter, and their dislike of Parisian modernity while fearing loss of traditional values.
Martin Thorn of 7 Willow road recovering after four weeks since serious operations at St. Vineens hospital. Mrs Mo Richland and Miss Angela Forest plan a week’s Albany vacation. Francis J. Riley of 287 Madison Avenue celebrated with a surprise party hosted by friends. Guests enjoyed games and refreshments. a donation and card gifts were sent by Mrs. John Mille and Mrs. J. Weatlay. Miss Minnia Wotelkiss leaves Yoekswell Co for a new fashion position after 23 years. Mrs. Margaret Dyly announces engagement of her daughter Berth to John Richard Dolan of Wart Ohio. Dolan is a Derby University graduate. the piece also references the era’s flapper discussion. William Hodison convalesces after operation at Bridgeport hospital. Great Lakes travelers A W Horvath family, formerly of this city, now in South Bend, will visit Milwaukee Duluth and Superior, staying with Hon. 3 Ald. Gilet.
Police uncover a new juvenile trend as Marion Miller and peers coin a verb laden slang for thrill parties. Lieutenant James decodes terms like handcuff and fortyniner, linking the craze to rising delinquency cited by Judge Porterfield.
Milford C C forms a recreation committee under the Chamber of Commerce led by J Fred Van Lyckie. The group will organize an active summer program, coordinate with the transportation committee and Milford Yacht Hub on meadow reclamation and Whicox Park projects for local recreational improvements.
Permits for the creation of brick and all stone bank building at 1934 Muln street were granted by the Board of Building Commissioners at the vesuar meeting with a total value of 400. The list includes various dwelling and garage structures on Harvey street George Lily Fowler Street 10 by Street Johnny Husoreky frame stairs 32 South avenue David na frame garage Term Place Athene Islery frame paving jarield avenue Mt and Leynehill Terry Place cottages and garages on Terry Place M Morlanke 1 story pounding for whores 827 29 North avenue Larry Bogiss 29 North avenue 1476 Barners avant Uros Co garage storage 156 Waosidergg avenue Josenn D Grosso concrete garage 635 South avenue Peter Mazaylx. A total of the permits were allowed. Knowledge is that which next to virtue raises one man above another. The desire for knowledge like the thirst for riches increases with acquisition. It is an old saying that charity begins at home but Liles has no redress if it should not go abroad. Every man is valued in this world as he shows by his conduct that he wishes to be valued.
The obituary notes Francis Leo Griffin a 36 year old cabinet maker at Underwood Typewriter died of pneumonia at his home 115 Villa Avenue Fairfield. Funeral at 8 from home then 2 from St Augustine's church. He leaves widow Jamie and a daughter, two brothers Dr Daniel P Critiin and John J Griffin. Mary Roach wife of John Roach died in Newtown at age unknown. funeral at 8 from home and 10 from St Rose's church. Sam Patch long time Newtown resident died. survived by daughter Mrs Lilien White and son Ber a Patch. Burial at Sandy Hook cemetery this afternoon at 2.
Wilton housed Wolcott Olive 19 of Weston appeared in Norwalk court on a charge of speedily driving near the Winnipaule trolley line on August 20. Judge Vosburg presided. Attorney Quinlan defended. A collision occurred with Holeng Franke of Norwalk. After the accident Kohrs sought settlement for damages. Judge fined Kohrs $5 and costs. the defendant appealed.
A fragmented advertisement item titled Golden Gilat Shai Pou appears in a Meedilm Brows Halk page. It provides sparse copy surrounding a promotional sale or product listing with unclear details and no full context.
An advertisement touts cosmetics and a vegetable compound to keep women youthful, claiming wrinkles fade and health improves with age. It references letters from other women and urges readers to try the product to stay young in appearance and health.
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