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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1923

Page

4

Man Dies After Car Crash Near Norwich

Lotland Connecticut reports a man named Willard Robinson, 29, died at Backus Hospital Norwich after a highway collision between dham and Niantic about 10:30 p m. His car wreck left him with a left temple wound filled with dirt. He was returning groceries and a live chicken for children when struck. Police suspect he may have alighted and been hit by another auto. He leaves a wife and two children. eight dollars were found in his pocket. A possible loan of thirty dollars before Saturday night is under investigation.

Lotland Conn Willard Robinson Ciy Unidam 4 Gome Ian

Daman Knocked Down By Stratford Auto

A pedestrian on South avenue at Lafayette jet was struck yesterday afternoon by a Stratford area auto. Sharesa Powski of 875 South avenue was knocked down by a car driven by L. Strickfuss of Nichols ue Stratford. She sustained head and facial injuries. John B. Kohler’s car, parked on Alanson road last night, was damaged when hit by a car traveling at rate of speed. The driver fled and police search is active.

South Avenue Lafayette Sharesapowski L. Strickfuss Nichols Ue Stratford John BE. Kohler Alanson Road

Behrens Cites Four Favorite Bond Projects

Behrens notes four city projects funded by bond proceeds. These include a new trade school, water and sewer upgrades for the Sivan Crest district, repaving Fairfield Avenue and Water Streets with Belgium blocks, removal of derelict structures on Housatonia Avenue, and widening that street. Other projects await funding, the mayor says.

Buhrens Ssivan Crest Fairfield Avenue Belgium McElroy Bros. and Conngstrout Company Housatonia Avenue

Social Workers to Convene in City in Spring

Plans for the final meeting of the Connecticut Conference of Social Workers were approved for May 4-7 in this city. The Stratfield ballroom will host an evening program with national speakers and a public session. A committee led by Clarence King will publish a directory of state social resources, reusing an unpublished postwar manuscript.

Connecticut Conference of Social Workers University Club Stratfield A.D. Lavery Clarence Ixing Cross Mary Dennis Fairfield Family Welfare Society The Oak Contarance Lavery Fear C Lavery Matthew J. Judge Hartford Richard W. Cogswell City Savings Bank Clarence King Edward, C. Connelly New Britain Jennie B. Stevene Greenwich H- 5 Wiegins New Haven Eleanor Tyler Haven Paul L. Miller Norman Anderson A. Almon Chaffee Victoria A. Larmour John Lp Rice Mary Grace Hills Viiting Nurse Association of New Heaven Roy L. Leak Connecticut State Hospital Middletown Helen Ireland Connecticut Society of Mental Hygiene Alexander Creedon Police Court of Anna. O'Brien Dorothy Heroy Stamford P. V. Gahan

Franklin Bartlett Camp Elects Officers

At a recent meeting of the Franklin Bartlett Camp, Song of Veterans, officers were elected: Commander Harry Curtiss, Senior Vice Commander James M. Rom, Junior Vice Commander F. W. Hasy King, Secretary Charles N. Greene, Treasurer Charles J. Stephens, Camp Council Albert B. Byrnes, Bo W. Hawking, and J. Cox. They will be installed by Past Division Commander L. S. Chapman in January. The camp endorsed a resolution urging Congress to adopt a pension bill increasing Civil War veterans to $72 monthly and widows married before June 1910 to $30 monthly, with letters to Rep. Schuyler Merritt and Senators McLean and Brandegee.

Praoklin Bartlett Camp Song of Veterans Harry Curtiss James M. Rom F. W. Hasyking Charles NM. Greene Charles J. Stephens Camp Counci Albert B. Byrnes Bo W. Hawking J. Cox L. 8. Chapman Derby Schuyler Merritt George P. McLean Frank GB. Brandegee

Driver Blameless for Death in Rain Crash

New Haven dispatch reports Anthony Macatis was killed Thanksgiving Day when a truck from EL Johnson of New Britain struck him as he stood with an umbrella stuck in a paving hole. The driver was declared blameless though rain fell during the incident.

New Haven Dee Hela Anthony Macatis EL. Johnson New Britain Macatis

Disabled Veterans Officers Plead Not Guilty in Mail Fraud Case

Boston December 10 John Donnette solicitor and Frank J Murphy of the Massachusetts association of Disabled Veterans pleaded not guilty today to charges of using the mails to defraud. They were held in bail of 2000 dollars each.

Boston Dee John Dounette Frank J. Murphy Massachusetts Association of Disabled Veterans

Message of cheer in things electric gift guide

A vintage catalog style page extols electric appliances as practical gifts. It lists irons by Motpoint Westinghouse Universal and Thermax from 4.75 to 8.50, toasters 4.75 to 8.75, percolators 7.50 to 18, grills 13.50 to 26, curling irons 4.73 to 6.25, and notes the Vourta floor.

Motpoint Westinghouse Universal Thermax

Art pottery on sale with affordable decor pieces

Attractive art pottery and Jardinieres offer versatile home accents. Fern dishes bulb bowls flower vases candle sticks umbrella stands and other newer decorations available in solid color effects. Prices range from 500 to 25 dollars in easy steps.

Drapery Delights Add Cheer With Fresh Window Fabrics

A department store touts cheerful home upgrades with new drapes and curtains. Hand drawn scrim curtains priced at 3.50 per pair feature two and three rows of borders, Marquisette lace edged at 4.50 per pair, rich silk curtains with fringe around 19.50 per pair. Also offered are heavy couch covers, rugs, and velour pillows in various shapes and colors.

Unspecified homeware sale items and prices

Berry bowls priced from 2.93 to 15 dollars. Flower vases range 2.50 to 517.50. Bon bon dishes from 1.50 to 7.50. Water sets 10 to 633 dollars. Numerous other practical and decorative pieces offered in assortments to simplify selection. Fourth floor center.

Stylish dresses for little women at small prices

A retailer promotes stylish dresses for shorter figures in sizes 31 to 44 and 4 1/4, offering crepe satins and crepe de chine in finer models. Prices range from 29.50 to 39.50 with ample alteration options and fashion-forward styles for women of varying statures.

Dresses for full figures at one small price

Wool fabrics crepe de Chine Canton crepes and silks in navy black and brown offer slenderizing dresses size 40 1/2 to 31. Exquisite workmanship noted. These silk models feature dainty designs. All made to sell for higher, now available at $19.50 on the second floor center.

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