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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1922
Page
15
Stratford Der G special reports at the organization meeting G Taylor was reelected president FH Fargo co president and Mrs Emly W Mohr secretary The board also appointed committees on Teachers and schools building and supplies finance new building and building sites The board noted difficulty in securing a supply of hard coal and discussed using Welsh anthracite coke to keep the schools running
A Providence family struggling for a Thanksgiving meal gains a bizarre aid when a wild goose drops into their yard. The son, perplexed by the sausages plan, shoots the bird after his mother pleads for Providence to provide a meal. The tale blends holiday faith with a tragic misadventure.
John F. Collimare Jr of Fairfield received a suspended sentence in Superior Court and probation after confessing to 41 breaks. The case tied to Alexander Zepko, an inmate at the county jail, who threatened to reveal more. Prosecution by Officer Mrs. Jitamorrin of Stamford.
The Women's auxiliary of the White Shring of Jerusalem plans a Christmas sale this afternoon and evening at St George's on Stratorg avenue. Several local residents are noted with guests and family milestones, including travels to the South and a new birth announced by Mr Chester Sims. The sale proceeds will be offered by St Mary's convent with volunteers Mrs Daskam Walsh and Redden in charge.
A New Haven youth, aged about ten, died after being struck by an automobile on Quinnipiac Avenue. Adolph Blorsom, driver of the vehicle from Ohio city, was held in bond of 500 dollars on the coroner’s advice.
Mrs. Hilzabeth Salivan of Beidgepert faced a statutory offense charge. State's Attorney Homer Cummings did not press the charge yesterday. She had appeared on the trial list, had been arraigned Thursday, and pleaded not guilty, aided by attorney Thomas Coughlin.
Thomas Gaffney of Bridgeport and Banara L. Demlyg of Ringfield received suspended sentences for auto theft and burglary charges in the Criminal Superior Court. Immediately rearrested by state policemen, Gaffney was sent to Bethel to face burglary charges from last April, while Demlyg was taken to Bantam for a store burglary on Ave. 155. Police believe both are tied to a string of hold ups and auto thefts across the state and Massachusetts.
An American opera by John Adams or this city titled Tha Cemple Dancer will be staged at The Playhouse in Chicago under the Opera in Our Sense Foundation and the David Bispham Memorial fund. Performers include Dee, Showalter, Walter Stulte, Peggy Center Anderson, Floyd Jones, Mark Love, Osbourne McConathy conducts, Jones stage director, with Libushka Gartusek and Borthi Osey Ochsner as leading dancers.
The Harry W Congdon Post American Legion announces a reception for the new officers elected Monday at the Legion home on Golden Hub street. Dr Charles He Sprague is named post commander with William Grew as first vice commander and William Cobb as treasurer. The event at Seaside club tomorrow features soloist Miss Julia Adams and accompanists.
Relief Corps No 53 holds a fair and sale to aid Eirds Howe Ir. at the home of Mrs Charles Evans 332 Maplewood Ave Saturday 2 40 to 5 oclock General chair Mrs Crilig Beers assisted by Lena Hinder Marion Hop King food table. Other volunteers handle fancy work candy cards tea and floral displays with Mrs Cora Booth in charge and Agnes Stovenson assisting.
An advertisement urges immediate use of Dr Carey’s Marshroot remedy for kidney and bladder symptoms including frequent urination, burning, and colored urine. It warns of potential progression to Bright's disease or diabetes and claims a money back guarantee from authorized druggists if no benefit is seen.
Washington December report shows surplus war department material sold since the war yielding 374131,577 in revenue by June 30. Assistant Secretary Wainwright notes original cost above 2,000,000,000 with disposition on June 30 1922 valued at 261,112,593 and an average recovery percentage.
The record cites dates and large monetary figures: June 30 1922 statement of 45 percent of original costs, cumulative sales to June 80 1924 totaling 81 million, fiscal year total 55.9 million, and a grand total to June 34 1922 of 474 million.
A Minneapolis woman, Miss Redel, is reported as assistant secretary of the railroad. She began as a stenographer in the Minneapolis & St. Louis law department and rose to chief clerk before entering the presidency ranks. She is noted as the second woman to attain such a high position on a major American railway system.
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