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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1923

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Stratford Man Fined For Selling Liquor In Town Court

Stratford December 10 Special to the Telegram Angela Stavola of Honeyspot road was found guilty of violating the liquor law by keeping liquor with intent to sell. Judge Henry Warford fined her 200 dollars plus costs and sentenced her to four months in jail, three months suspended. The offense occurred while Stavola had an appeal pending in the high court. She had spent 15 days in jail awaiting the outcome, was released, then rearrested on the latest charge.

Stratford Angela Stavola Honeyspot Road Henry Warford Stavola Becvnt Fin Bridgeport Hospital Avon Park Harford Garry Frederick T. Garry White Street Bridgeport Eldridge Bassett Madison Nina Fwieux Putnam Conn Connecticut Avenue Bassett Ele Cupheag Club Relub Methodist Church Brotherhood of Stratford Brotherhood Bible Class Carl B. Bush Dorothy Barnum Hildreth Winton A. ¥. Bartlow Arthurs. Meloy William Lee Robert Brandt Allan B. Ely Fred Wheeler Joseph Hayward John Tcrewfoot Howard F. Elwood Carl E. Bush George Alien Louis E. “Peck Harry J. Fairchild Harry M. Dawson Albert J Mills Howard R Lacy Oscar Peterson

Fairfield Court Fines Men 100 for Drunkenness

Two New Haven men arrested for zigzagging a motorcar on Post Road near Fairfield were fined in Town Court. Ernest Pecher received 190 dollars and costs for operating under the influence. Therian was fined 20 dollars and costs for intoxication. Police Chief Charles Quiely of Westport arrested them after their car turned onto Penfield Road. A separate reckless driving charge against Peter Dick of Bridgeport followed an accident on Clack Rack Turnpike.

Fairfield Dee Speout New Haven Cemetery Hill d Norwalk Ernest Pecher Arthur J. Bennett Hezekiah BR. Elwood Hyun Jonathan Trout Yall Therian Costa Paollee Thharles Quieley Weatport

Danbury Meeting On Education Work Held At High School

In Danbury Cecil M. Litchfield, former president of CT Con green of Mothers and Patent-Teacher associations, addressed a large greeting in the High School assembly. The Danbury Grand-Teacher association arranged the event. Litchfield spoke on the work of the national federation and outlined the program for the next year.

Danbury Cecil CG. Litchfield New Traven Connecticut Congreen of Hell Grent-Teacher Association

Funeral for Norwalk Businessman Tom Magner Tomorrow

Edo ward Magner longtime partner of Magner and Wlynn dies at home at 54. Funeral set for 9 a m Wednesday from St. Joseph's church with burial in St. Mary's cemetery. He leaves a wife and daughter Marion, his mother four brothers James Jobs A P Magner and Thomas Magner, of Bridgeport, and two sisters Miss Anna Magner and Mrs. John Johnson.

Norwalk Edoward Magner Magner and Wlynn St. Joseph's Church St. Mary's Cemetery Magner Marion James Jobs A. P. Magner Thomas Magner Bridgeport Anna Magner John Johnson

Stratford High School Fund Granted For Building Payments

Stratford board of education seeks 7500 to bridge high school construction payments. Town council votes to use about 6700 from the special school fund and contingency to cover architects fees and contracts through March 1, delaying the 260100 bond issue to save interest. Council chair proposes advisor role for better town school cooperation. William Wardam sworn in to council after resignation.

Stratford Stratford Board of Education Newend Board of Education Donald Sammis William Wardam West Avenue Counell Hmanuel Hendrickson May Morehouse

First Witness Heard in Webb Testament Fight

New York report on Westchester Grand Jury testimony in the estate dispute over Gertrude Emily Gordon Webb. Witness Howard T. Kingsley described a short will giving control to Charles L. Webb and urging him to honor his wife’s wishes. Contests by Jennings Gorman and others include potential physician Dr. William J. Meyer.

New York Westchester County Grand Gertrude Emily Gordon Webb Jennings Gorman Bridgeport

Lord Shaughnessy Called by Death

Lord Shaughnessy died leaving a mark on Canadian rail and shipping. As president of the Canadian Pacific he built a vast transport system, poured hundreds of millions into western development, and aided Allied war efforts. His heir and son went to the front. the latter was killed in France.

Ananadiat Pacific Lord Shaughnessy Ire Montreal Tive Wons W. J. Shaughnessy A T. Shaghnessy France

Long life of stored cotton discussed in commodity notes

Cotton is described as an imperishable commodity with storage possible for years and only light deterioration. The text notes authenticated instances of cotton stored for up to 30 years being brought out and sold in competition with current shipments.

Ye Olde Tyme Minstrels At Long Hill Fire Hall

Community club of Long Hill presents Ye Olde Tyme Minstrels at the fire house on Wednesday evening with Mrs George Clarks as president in charge. The program features an orchestra, soloists, choruses, and a food sale by the Ladies Aid Society. Rev Thomas Melrose leaves Grace Episcopal for Plainfield. Fire company entertainment committee plans a year of events.

Long IL George Clarks Russell Shaw Warren Nichols Francia Mallett Mise Maud Mallett Clifford Gillette Leroy Wheele Cornet Albert Smith Botsford Brothers Mrs. Smith Wing The Gold Dust Twins Old Black Joe Davis Hickey Edith Jennings Russelll "Shaw Mouse Richard Edwards Missea Drew Kilcoyne Roche Hannan Curtin Sale Lora Hickey Miss Mary Lulu Latimer Viola Randall Anna Drew May Curtin Mary Hannan Alice Kohler Catherine McGuinn Hadith Jennings Dorothy Jennings Roach Campbell Hickey Rice Shaeffer Shaw Nichols Walker LeBar Meyers Mahoney Howards Smith Lucas Gordon Heath K. Berger KF. Berger G. Griffin Beardsley Ladies’ A.d Society M.be Church George Griffin Long Tul Thomas Melrose Grace Episcopal Church Plainfield Fire Company Long Hill

Burly Norwalk Woman Fined After Assault on Crippled Man

Mrs Mary Zedick of Rowayton was fined 40 and costs after being tried for assaulting J Purdy, a cripple, of Rowayton. She claimed Purdy's grandson stole wood. while pursuing him to Purdy's house she was ordered to leave and struck Purdy with severe blows on the face. She is described as a large woman who delivered the blows with a right good will.

Norwalk Mary Zedick Rowayton George H. Vesburgh J. Purdy Zedick Purdy Tum Iin Purdy

Community notices from Fairfield area sweep tomorrow events

Local notices list the George Asmuth Post of the American Legion meeting in Sherman hall with retiring officers and new elections, Stratfield Community chorus rehearsals, Rev John W Grant hosting an at home event, Bunda club and Southport fire house activities, Shepherds of Bethlehem plans, a Christmas pageant at Southport Congregational Church, Stratfield PTA open meeting with Dr Parker on Racial Health, and Oxford Place residents arranging electric lights.

Fatrilord George Asmuth American Legion Sherman Hall Stratfield John W. Grant First ‘Church of Christ Latherman Parsonage Bunda Club Southport Fire House Shepherds of Nethlehem Red Men's Hall Southport

Tunxis Hill youths held for series of burglaries

Fairfield dispatch reports three Tunxis Hill youths, John and Joseph Dramas, and Russell Rennison, all in their late teens, arrested on burglary charges tied to a motorbike theft and a spree in Fairfield and Bridgeport. Police say they confessed to multiple break ins including the Bradley chicken coop and a Bridgeport bicycle theft.

Fairfield John Dramas Joseph Dramas Russell Renvison Tunxis Hill Bridgeport Bernard Scully John Lipeschke Dramas Brothers Rennison Scully Leon Carroll Satcusl Metcalf Bradley Fio Bradley Place Brooklawn

Enforce 13th Amendment Like 18th, Drew Declares

Dr. Simon P. W. Drew urged at a Mass meeting in the A. M. E. Zion church that the safe effort should enforce the 13th amendment as vigorously as the 18th. He argued prohibition’s failure showed racial and social injustice in the South and urged the American White Cross to help move Black southerners north. Mayor Behrens spoke on citizenship, stressing good citizens, tolerance, and opposition to racial bigotry in Bridgeport.

Simon P. W. Drew A. M. E. Zion Drew Chance Dr. Drew South France Dr Drew American White Cross Behrens Wiliam Behrens Bridgeport

Connecticut Nominations Sent to U S Senate for Postmasters

President Coolidge sent to the Senate nominations for nine Connecticut postmasters and the sixth district customs collector. Names include Norwalk I. Byington, Manchester Ernest F. Brown, Plantsville William Bushnell, Sound Beach Walter B Palmer, Beacon Falls John W. Cook, Farmington Sarah H. Ruie, Naugatuck Walter E Brown, Southington John F P McGreath, Meriden James J. Pittpatrick, Noroton Margaret C Kelly, Darien Carl W Brage, Unionville Robert B Tatt, East Berlin Leon F. Root. Appointments were made during the recess and now require Senate confirmation.

Washington Coolidge Senate Starvey Priesell Ridgefield Conn Loa Dustoma Bridgeport Connecticut Norwalk Yrun

Danbury Girl on World Tour Heads to Manila

Miss Alice B Wile of 163 Deer Hill avenue and her party are en route to Manila for the winter. After six months in China she left Danbury nearly two years ago and does not expect to return for at least another year.

Danbury Alice B Wile Deer Hhl Avenue Manila Wwe China Wile

Pardons Board Hears 25 Inmate Appeals in Hartford

Hartford December session hears twenty five petitions from state prisoners with seventy plus cases overall. Many petitions withdrawn paused or continued to next Tuesday. Wes A Bassett, imprisoned since 1905, highlighted for his self study in mathematics and engineering while awaiting decision.

Hartford Board of Pardons Wes A. Bassett Bassett

Won Her Heart by Dancing Lost It by Fighting

Felix DiPrisco of Stamford, known in Norwalk as Danang Felix, was fined 25 dollars plus costs 54 51 in Norwalk court for assaulting his wife who shared 16 Cottage Street East Norwalk. He claimed she refused to let him see their young son. she testified he won her heart by dancing but lost it by fists and harsh words.

Norwalk Felix Diprisco Norwalke Ag Danang Felix Stamford Cottage Street Tia Wite Washington Street Bridge Hatlie

Four Lawyers on Scene After A Small Accident

In Flint's corner on the Post road last night four lawyers appeared at once after a minor crash. Deputy Sheriff Gould arrested Stanley O’Hara of New York for failing to yield the right of way. The man, Constable Thomas Shaughnessey of Southport, was in one vehicle. O’Hara faced Town Court and was found not guilty.

Fatreield Flint’s Corner Post Road Willian A Kinsella James Cummings Alfred Worry Thomas Shaughnessey Southport Stanley O'Hara New York O'Hara Willam Jr. Gould

Woman jailed for keeping daughter from school in Ansonia

Ansonia December 10 Special to the Telegram Mrs Mary Jaglik ka widow of four faced City Court Judge Robert Munger over failing to send her one year old daughter Mary to school. She was sentenced to 60 days in jail after stating she did not care if she went to jail. The child attends school during the day when she works outside the home the daughter does family washing and keeps house. Separate local residents John Mamymus Felix Lopez and John Miemack faced liquor sale charges with Miemack not appearing and bond forfeited Mamymus fined 150 Lopez 60. police raided the men’s homes Sunday night. Mike Laditsky charged with blocking a woman later released when the woman failed to appear against him.

Ansonia Mary Jagkilka Robert Munger Mary Munger John Mamymus Felix Lopez John Miemack Liberty Street Meimack

Search for Owner of Liquor Seized by Ex-Police Officer

A plan-wide probe seeks the original owner of 250 gallons of liquor seized in a case against Westport’s Michael Dominick. Stamford residents Benjamin Arciro and Josep Valenti have been questioned to identify the lawmen involved. Authorities guard the questioning results as state attorneys pursue possible names. Officials said examinations will continue with Earle Garlick and James Wheeler in Hartford coordinating with Edward Dodlan on the case.

Boother Michael Dominick Westport Benjamin Arcario Josep Valenti Stamford Arcurlo Earle Garlick James E Wheeler Hartford Edward Dodlan

Trumbull Resident William H Brinsmade Dies in Hospital

William H Brinsmade, lifelong Trumbull resident and treasurer of the Trumbull Burial Ground Association, died at Bridgeport Hospital after a period of ill health. He never married and left no immediate family. Funeral services were held at his home and at the Trumbull Congregational Church with Rev. W. S. White officiating. burial followed in Brinsmade Cemetery.

Trumbull Der William H Brinsmade Bridgeport Hospital Brinsmade Trumbull Congregations

Milford Youths Warned To Keep Out Of Theatre

Milford, Dec 10 Special to the Telegram Henry Cooper a pander at the van Tavern Walnut Beach fined 200 dollars and costs and given 14 days suspended jail after arraignment before Judge J Drawn Jr in Town court. George Marshall Clement Bennett and Charles Terwilliger all of Walnut Beach placed in probation for one month and ordered to stay out of the Strand theatre Walnut Beach for the same period after being arrested by Sgt H J Gallbrooner on complaint of Mrs W A Gil proprietor of the moving picture bus where they were creating a disturbance.

Milford Henry Cooper Walnut Beach J. Drawn, Jr Cooper George Marshall Clement Bennett Charles Terwilliger Waitut Beach

School Board 10 Asks for 400000 in 1924 plan

The school board outlined a 400000 budget request and named new teachers Mary M. Keating Anna C Biigal Katie L Vanstone May E O Sullivan Helen Te Selt sam Edna J. Allen and Helen K O Leary. Superintendent Cortright proposed raises for Jane A Gilhuley and Anna Sullivan and others. Resignations, awards, contests and building needs including gymnasium baskets and a hatchway at Hallen school were discussed. Night schools enrollment reached 2767 with Americanization continuation and Evening High programs.

Mary M. Keating Black Rock Avenue Anna C. Biigal Sanford Avenue Katie L. Vanstone Gregory Street May E. O'Sullivan Parrott Avenue Helen Te. Seltsam Sylvan Avenue Edna J. Allen Marion Street Helen K. O'Leary Noble Avenue Cortright Jane A. Gilhuley Bridgeport High School Miss Gilhuley Anna Sullivan Waltersville Whittier School John Kinscella Department of Physical Properties Hallen School Jane Anderson Ella Mallett Catherine Fall Thyéns Avelock Krnscella Washington School Fannie I. Crosby Crosby Caldwell Dental Hygiene Corps Education Department January Longfellow Shelton Lee Havens Richard W. Cogswell City Sayings Bank Willi B. Lyon People's Sayings Bank M. Stanley Bridgeport Savings Bank John Otta Mechanics and Farmers Savings Bank Harding Memorial Association Marion, Oho

New Milk Law Takes Effect in Shelton Licensing of Dealers

Shelton adopts a new milk ordinance requiring licensing for milk sellers, effective January 1. Local officials defend the measure amid past conditions. the Board of Education will decide on a grammar school transportation plan as city debates finding a long term solution.

Shelyton Cambridge Té&Ichers Board of Education In &T Jose Ethurch Pri Pris Italan Pric Ladies’ Aid Society of Shelton M. BH Geo. Reale R. Lutzner Egeat Ott Frank Sehooley William Piper Hi Name Society Luther Weigle Yale University King Daughters Congregatio Barden's Hof Schneider Tonditio Bridgeport Avenue Core Shelton

Reckless driving leads to fines in Fairfield court

Joan Walters of Bridgeport was fined 23 dollars for reckless driving after a crash on Tunxis Road at Black Rock turnpike that hurled passenger John Johnson from the car. Johnson taken to hospital. John Bannon also injured. Four men named Albeck, Hockinson, LeMol talna and Olsen arrested yesterday for railroad property trespass. bonds of 10 dollars forfeited after failing to appear.

Fairfield Joan Walters Bridgeport T Fay George Larson Thomas Walsh Tuns Hil Road Black Fock Turnpike John Johnson Jason John Bannon Bernard A

Sunday Opening at Westport Library Aims to Continue

Dec 10 Westport reports a good Sunday attendance at the library amid trial plans. If December attendance remains high, the reading room may stay open Sunday afternoons for six months, serving the city’s foreign population as visiting teachers with extra study credits gaining admission to high school positions and salaries.

Westport Cortright Bea 1 Sa Aries

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Ansonia Judge Nina Wilcox Putnam Fairfield Court Danbury Meeting Stratford High School WEBB Rev Benvens Billy U. S. Senate Dominick Wim. H. Brinsmade Mary Beach Women's Missionary Society mra_ White School Board 10 Raymond P. Walker
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