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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1923

Page

3

Jailbreak duo to be brought from Montreal

Alexander Zepko from Fairfield and Eugene Le Doux escaped from Fairfield County jail in a sensational breakout. Zepko, arrested for theft from United States Aluminum, and Le Doux, held on automobile theft charges, fled via Massachusetts to Canada. Authorities across the U S and Canada have hunted them since November 22.

Montreal Canada Alexander Zepko Fairfield Jas Eugene LeDoux Frank Nireili Zepko LeDoux United States Aluminum Company Aso Erwin M. Jennings Greens Farms Massachuets Cleveland Whic

Stoeckel Urges Cooperatives to Enforce Vehicle Laws

State Motor Vehicle Commissioner B. Stoeckel of Hartford urges combined action by state and local police across Connecticut to curb motor vehicle violations. Records show two fatalities daily last month and a rise in accidents versus a year ago. The campaign aims for stricter enforcement of state and local laws to reduce deaths and injuries.

Connecticut Obbing B. Stoeckel Hartford State Motor Vehicle Department Middletown

Milk bottle pictures to grace Bridgeport schools

Bridgeport public schools will feature 200 400 milk bottle covers this fall to promote health and nutrition. The covers depict a large milk bottle with the message Be Healthy, Drink Milk and will aid instruction of local children about milk's benefits in the coming semester talks in Bridgeport schools.

Wto Bridgeports Publi Campaizink Ag Rail Arangke Bridgeport

Brooklyn Man Will Speak to Rotarians

Albert M. Beebe of Brooklyn, a speaker of note, will address the Rotary club luncheon this noon. His message is vouched for by vice-president George Woods. Many Rotarians have reservations for the annual conference at Rutland Vermont and Lake Bomoseen. Along the way the Bridgeport Rotary club will lunch with the Ptfield Rotarians at the Massachusetts city. Frank A. Wheeler has been elected to membership and will be welcomed at today's luncheon.

Albert M. Beebe Brooklyn Rowry Club Beebe Vic George Woods Rutland Vermont Lake Bomasene Bridgeport Rotary Club Pirtafield Massachusetts City A. Wheeler

Hillside Home Cattle Entered in National Dairy Show

Hillside Home prize winning Holstein cattle likely to be shown at the National Dairy Show in Syracuse October 13. City officials have not finalized city cattle exhibits. Superintendent Angus P. Thorne believes Bridgenore cattle could win a major prize if exhibited, with ucstein herd displays planned at Hartford state fair and Springfield Eastern States Exposition, with possible Danbury participation.

Hillside Syracuse Angus P. Thorne City Dairy Farm Ucstein Hartford Exposition Springfield Danbury

Excellent hay crop expected in New England this season

Wakefield Mass August 20 In spite of dry summer total hay production in New England this year will be about on par with excellent quality, say statisticians from the New England Reporting Service. Late reports indicate better yields from cultivated fields and light rainfall will allow harvest of wild or meadow hay. Recent rains push crops forward. corn needs warmer nights.

Wakefield Mass New England Randard New Yengland Maine Connecticut

New Canaan to Dedicate War Heroes Cross

New Canaan schedules the Warside Cross dedication for Sunday afternoon September 9 at 2 with a town hall tablet honoring 90 names. A reading, Star Spangled Banner, taps, and rifle volley by marines mark the ceremony. The Wayside Cross stands $10,000 in subscriptions, tied to a veterans and community center pageant plan beginning September 18.

New Canaan Tate Reneral Arnt New Cannan Paris Tribe Ruscoe Galdwin Avenue New Canaan Comarun Center, Inc

City Advertisers Now Eligible For Ad Club Membership

Retailers in Bridgeport may join the Bridgeport Advertising Club following a noon meeting at the Business and Professional Women's Club. The move expands beyond advertising executives to include local retailers, aiming to strengthen league support and mutual business benefits. A junior division offers half-price memberships for younger workers.

Bridgeport Advertising Club T. A. DD. Waver Pew Ad Club Hollis Stevenson New England Portland

Foreclosure Proceeding Notice Involving Howard Smith

Final notice of lis pendens filed by the city against Howard Smith, former C1 Collector, in foreclosure. Two properties involved at Fairfield Avenue with Albert Street and 257 King Street. Likely completion when Superior Court opens September term. Bonding company seeks about embezzled amount over $11.00. Additional real estate moves include Hron Realty capitalization and several named individuals forming new property interests.

Howard Smith Peter Hron Stratford Avenue Bunnell Street Hron Realty Company Charles B. Hrow Peter Fasold H. T. Goodsell Peter Hrop Incorporate Fequonneck Street Park Avenue Herbert Shen Maurice Mosrovits

Advertising Club To Help In Civic Work

The Bridgeport Advertising Club, meeting yesterday, pledged to coordinate advertising influence with civic groups. The plan aligns with the Chamber of Commerce, Rotary, Kiwanis, and Lions to support civic work through ad efforts. Named coordinators include Seward L. Price, Ben Adams, William J. Griffin, Harvey G. Rexvhhange, and Hert C. Mortey.

Advertising Club Cl Ibe Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce Rotary Kiwanis Lions Seward L. Price Botary Plub Ben Adams Kiwanis Club William J. Griffin Linns Club Harvey G Eexvhhange Flu- Hert C. Mortey

J L McGovern Honored At Port Dinner In Connecticut

A shore dinner at Coxs Savin Rock honored James L McGovern on retirement as port collector. Harvey P Wissel new port collector spoke along with CT customs staff including A H Howard and others from Hartford New Haven New London and New York. Also noted Grange picnic set for Putnam Park in Redding on Wednesday with details.

Cox's Savin Hevk James L. McGovern Yinkd McGovern Walt LE. 8 Customs Conne Harvey P. Wissel A. &. Howard Hartford Connecticut Thomas W. Gunshanan Ganford A. Welch New Haven Joe Comstock New London Charles B. Suthner New York Lynn Wilson Mr. McGovern Wallance A. Smith Joustminster Bridgeport United States Customs Service Grange Canaan New Canaan Grange Putham Park Redding

Train delayed by break halts Springfield service

A Springfield bound train faced a lengthy delay after a drive shaft issue near Bridgem, with Engine 1399 sidelined. Temporary repairs were made at South Norwick, then a Greens Farms locomotive replaced the broken link, as local shops report rising trade volume and future growth projections.

Springfield Bridgem Rowayton South Norwick Greens Farms

Women's Fine Fabric Coats Dominate The Season

Fashion showcases long line coats from 48 to 50 inches in Lustrosa, Ormandale, and Brightonia with rich velvety fabrics and dense tones. Prices range from 45 to 150 dollars with pleats, stitching, and corded effects, plus wide fur collars and crepe de chine lining. Sport coats feature opossum dyed textures at 25 to 35 dollars and greys or tans, all lined in crepe de chine.

Lustrosa Ormandale Brightonia

Winter coats pre season sale with varied fabrics

An ad touts early access to a full coats range for women and girls, inviting buyers to select style and color now for delivery later. It highlights Lustrosa and Khorasan fabrics, wolf and fox trims, crepe de chine linings, and coats priced from 19.50 to 425 on the second floor rear.

Lustrosa Khorasan Bolivia

Rich pile fabric coats for women in luxury furs look

Rich pile fabric coats for women described as among the richest looms produce. Fabrics named Selo and Hudson seal plush resemble furs and brands Kramia and Kurlan tout lustrous pile. Coats offered plain or combined up to 173 dollars, with collars and cuffs, on the showroom floor.

Flexible Coat Purchase Options Offered by Store

Customers may choose a coat and charge it to their account with the bill postponed to November 1. Alternatively a reasonable deposit and balance in easy equal payments are available. The store may also store the selection until desired or until the final payment is made.

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