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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1927
Page
4
Hartford reports the state motor vehicle department suspended one year licenses of numerous operators for driving while under the influence. Names include Patrick J. Fitzpatrick, W Spence Hervey, Leslie W Miller, and many others across Connecticut towns such as New Haven, Bridgeport, Stratford, Shelton, Wallingford, and Groton. The list covers operators from Bridgeport to Norwich with several out-of-state residents named as well.
Devon readers note a card party and food sale by the Raitkaw Girls on August 24 at the Masonite Temple from 2 30 to 5 00 pm with proceeds aiding the Juvenile Dress League. Guests include Mrs A R Scholz and sister Mrs M Peterson visiting from Milford and California respectively. Summer residents plan for a Plgrim party August 13 to support local youth.
Dr John W Lewis of 381 Lafayette street was arrested by Patrolman Roderick Ludwig on a charge of driving while intoxicated after his car caught fire from a dropped cigarette. He was released in bond of 200. Firemen attributed the blaze to a discarded cigarette and extinguished the upholstery.
An article recounts Fray von Tchaikovsky spending days with the Grand Duchess Anastasia in Secon, revealing her emotional struggle, memories of Siberia and the Kaiser, and attempts to distract her with drawings and talk. The writer notes doubts about her true identity despite recognizing familiar traits and discusses her health and hopes for clarity.
A farewell bridge party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Edwin Stevens in Huntington honored their impending move to Stratford where Mr. Stevens will become supervisor of Nichola Avenue school. Guests included local families and visitors from New Jersey and nearby towns.
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