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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1921
Page
12
A Telegram dispatch reports that Norwalk party leaders may nominate a dark horse candidate to carry the GO banner. The candidate, connected with local bridge work, is described as a strong, long-time figure with ties to public affairs and city development.
Bridgeport woman fined in Milford Court for reckless driving after a collision on Main Street. Defendant James Douglass and others faced arraignment as witnesses described injuries and removal to Milford Hospital. Fire board meetings and local political notices accompany this community update with multiple local names and venues.
The Danbury Merchants Association unanimously opposed any parking time limit in the business district. Plan to meet with members and local officials includes discussion of current parking regulations and enforcement. Also reported are a criminal case involving August Cham men and updates on local clergy ordinations and war service veterans.
In Stratford town court Judge Blulkeman presided as Michaelson Charles An de and DeAndre were charged with real property offenses. Joseph Pados fined for drunkenness. Trak ron, Cor kelping ga fined for unlicensed activity. Joseph Narken faced costs for motorcycle license issue. Jenn Daly arrested for passing a car. Tad this case Loof 36, Robert Smith, William Nelson, Job Murphy, Joseph Carroll had cases continued. Three boys arrested for a theft at Lordship had cases pending. Personal notes mention Mrs. Laslie Parrer and son Billy returning home after Maryland visit. Lala Brown of Chicago spending week with the Mallorys. Medford Ta hate rented Ryan cottage on West Broad Street. Helen Pradies of Stratford Trust Company on two weeks vacation. Moltypaaux returning from Tong Hill. St. Joan daughter Virginia on two week motor trip in Ca.
A wet road caused a two car collision near the Limestone School House on the Ridgefield road. Lord sedan driven by Ay Woodhead of Torrington, with Mil of Torrington, suffered injuries requiring stitches and the car was heavily damaged. A 1921 vehicle from Lakeville, Connecticut, driven by A Harriman, was heading toward Ridgefield when the crash occurred, narrowly avoiding further damage as garage workers acted quickly.
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