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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1921
Page
5
A vintage pattern notice describes a dress waist design with contrasting belt edges and fringe effects. It lists sizes and prices around 15 cents, offers a pattern by mail order, and provides a Bridgeport address for postal stamps or names and addresses.
An 18 year old Tama girl seeks romance with a three year older suitor while warning against gossip and urging discreet pursuit. A second letter from a heartbroken high school junior asks how to handle a silent crush and whether to press for answers, with guidance to avoid humiliation and seek loyal friends. A brief local death note reports Levis H Johnson, 29, Navy veteran, killed himself after family strain. authorities noted a family quarrel preceding the act.
Bridgeport city court yesterday handed heavy fines to seven liquor law violators in a two day crackdown. Philip Haum faced 200 dollars with 300 bond for sale intent after appeal. Patrick Lavery fined 400 with costs for keeping a place of sale. Andrew Vane fined 100 with costs for keeping a place of sale. Steve Milinaki found not liable on one charge. Brant Beloqua fined 309 and costs with 10 days suspended. Semte Miller and FH Siavin listed with fines and pending outcomes.
The report states Sverun was charged with possessing intoxicants and was granted continuance with the next appearance slated for tomorrow. Police matrices indicate ongoing proceedings.
In Syracuse New York on August 10 Sylvia Barden a 15 year old from McConneLaville was located after a statewide search. She appeared with Mary Bentley who helped detain her along with Sheriff A W Pickard of Oneida County. The three are now detained as details remain unclear.
A girl seen in boys clothes was found in a farmhouse kitchen on a county farm. She had borrowed an automobile from John Killian, a family friend, and was located about sight miles north of New Harlin on the John Mudge property.
Waterbury man David Cohen filed for bankruptcy listing debts of 52098 dollars and assets of 80486 dollars in a New Haven petition dated August 19.
Governor Lake will open the 1921-22 Community Forum sequence at United Church in November with a high caliper program. The forum committee plans October meetings with speakers on immigration law and nation-wide celebrity topics, aiming to attract top voices for the season.
Washington reports a party of Polish Jews were arrested in Key West Florida for attempting entry into the United States without legal authority. Commissioner Hiuenand said extra precautions would be taken on the Mexican border and along the southern coast due to wholesale attempts to smuggle fugitives from European nations.
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