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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1922

Page

12

Westport Church Plans Party On Lawn And More

Westport reports a church party on the lawn with corn and marshmallow roast under the Young People's Society. Rev. Clifford W. Hutchings says plans are complete and winter sprays and other business will be discussed. Also noted are court continuances, fire company elections, road project bids, and local group meetings.

Usawestport Aus Sauga‘tuck Congregational Church Young People's Society Clifford W. Hutchings

Holbrook Bound Over to Superior Court

Robert M. Holbrook, local agency official of funds for Wiles Biscuit, waived examination in City court this morning and was bound over to the September term of the Superior Court. Edward Massina, proprietor of a restaurant at 206 Grand Street, was sentenced to thirty days in jail and fined $100 plus costs for obstructing a policeman who attempted to search his premises with a warrant.

Robert M. Holbrook Ailegon Em Sherzler Zousa“Wiles Biscuit Company Edward Massina Grand Street

Middle Street Widening Meets With Approval

I F Von Wettburg of American Hardware Stores backs widening to push a rear setback for business traffic while opposing loss of storefronts on the west side. Mayor Atwamp endorses the plan and offers office support. assessor Lawrence urges prompt action to speed the project, noting it cannot be done as cheaply later.

Middle Street I. F. von Wettburg American Hardware von Weitburs Fred Atwamp Lawrence

Bad Sums Arrested in Norristown Night Incident

Aaron Williams, forty, was arrested after a late hour disturbance on Main Street. He faced a preliminary hearing as police identified the copper theft inquiry linked to the day's events. Nearby, an officer named Carter coordinated the bar conduct report and the subsequent steps.

Norristow Aaron Williams Nan Carter Williams

Multiple Arrests for Violating Automobile Law in City

Eleven individuals were arrested yesterday morning for violations of automobile law. Among the detainees were Charles Harris of 598 Newtiaig Ave for reckless driving following a Sunday collision that seriously injured Edward, 63, on Gari Was, now in Bridgeport Hospital with pelvic injuries. Other arrests included Fokleyowice of 471 Park during a headlight infraction, Willia A of 2871 Kairk for parking violations, and Julius Suchman 38 White Street Frank Saad 26 Clarence Tree Joseph Dewhirst Madison Avenue Frank J Bobowik 604 Myrtle Avenue for spee...

Max Rams Tee Cam Lrudk, Co Stratford Avenue Water Street Kenga John Fokleyowice Park Dairsoper Leth Williue A Kairk Odin

Former Soldiers Plan Colonies on Hawaii Farms

Reports from a conference led by Major General Summer and George F. Cooke of Hawaii’s commission outline a program to settle discharged U.S. soldiers as citizen farmers in Hawaii. Courses in tropical agriculture to be added to three-year enlistments, with university extension support and possible subsidies. The plan aims to offset Orientals owning land and foster homestead farming across Hawaiian districts.

Hawaii Tawit Aol Haw i Suramerall Mead University of Hawaii Sain Diery

Woman Complainant Arrested in Court Shouting

A distressed woman from Watney Street was arrested after a Monday night disturbance near her husband. Court records show she appeared yesterday morning with her attorney. Judge Moore presided as Paints was sentenced to serve ten days.

Sonhin Pawllan Watney Street Paewitg Lnstaires Iip Edury

Bishop Cup Rage Challenge Accepted by Pequonnock Yacht Club

The Pequonnock Yacht Club formally accepted the Commodore Henry A. Bishop Cup race, with plans for a September late-season event. The carnival atmosphere surrounds the club grounds on Femibroke Hill as tide and moonlight sailing flow into the seaside season. The Farerweather Yacht Club held its fourth annual meeting naming officers and reporting solid finances, with a new board and renewed committees.

Pequonnock Yacht Club Miaropue Club Thalience Henry A. Bishop Pequonnack Club Tagerweather Farerweather Isdwin S. Grifft Ralah S&s True Secretan Edevics F Earold Seording Eugeny Catfor William Caseton

Injunction Bars Picketing At Moosup Milk Strike

A temporary injunction was issued prohibiting picketing and intimidation at Moosup Mills in Moosup during the milk strike. The order requires striking workers and union members to appear before Weindham County Superior Court in New Haven. Violating terms faces a $5,000 penalty.

Moose Moosup Mills Summany Industrial Union Sci. 24 Weindham Champers J James B. Webs New Haven Court House

Danbury Men Capture Nine Foot Shark Near Bridgeport

A Danbury group hauled in a nine foot shark at Pleasure Beach near Bridgeport, setting a local record as residents report never having seen such a creature. Names mentioned include Toho Raymond Henry St Sam Haramond Albert Cofley George Satterlee John Towmay and Ab Dali Wellman. The effort followed earlier catches as locals compare sizes and reflect on unusual wildlife along the coast.

Lake Kenosta Danbury Danburiany Toho Raymond Henry St Sam Haramond Albert Cofley George Satterlee John Towmay Abdali Wellman Aug Pleasure Beach Bridgeport

Venturesome couple on gipsy honeymoon tour

A Caldwell couple, MR and Mrs Walter Curt, begin a 1000 mile European caravan honeymoon. They plan to reach New York for Thanksgiving Day, touring Czecho Slovakia Germany France Greece Bulgaria Romania Serbia Poland amid uncertain weather. Dr Curt will base economic study findings for the American State Department on observations from the trip.

Germany Bolland France New York Curt American State Department Constantinople Walter _Curt Caldwell Europe AMC Jake Greece Bulgaria Roumania Serbia Poland

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