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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1922
Page
6
Catherine Cramelo caused the arrest of Dominico Cramelo after alleging he followed and humiliated her with lurid abuse on Hallett street. He was held on breach of peace with possible upgrade to a serious statutory offense as arraignment neared in City court.
New London city Councillor Clarence W Thompson rescued Mrs Mary Crocker an elderly tenant from a fire at the Goldsmith building corner of State and Main streets using an extension ladder as smoke filled the apartment She was about to fall from a window Fire blamed on a backdraft explosion in a heater The blaze confined to the basement caused smoke damage to Gager and Crawford's grocery and about ten offices suffering large losses
Gladys Lodge extols Sylpho-Nathol for safety ease of use and strong germ destroyer action. The product is touted as 4 percent stronger than carbolic acid with a pleasant odor and multiple household uses from mop water to closet bowls. Consumers are urged to buy it in four sizes 15c 8c 65c and 1.25.
Greenwich resident Charles J. Danks Jr filed for divorce in Superior Court against Luella Danks formerly of Larchmont now at unknown address. He cites her misconduct with three different parties including George Clifford Harry Bussall and an unnamed man in Fort Chester and Larchmont New York. married 1916. She left Larchmont after the misconduct and is at parts unknown.
Mildred M. Conklin seeks compensation from the Connecticut company for death mental injury alleging her husband Morris M. Conklin died after a fall from a ladder while employed as a carpenter. He died in Norwich hospital on April 7, 1983. The cited accident occurred October 14, 1921. Two doctors debated Conklin's medical condition as a third hearing looms. A separate case involving Robert Green killed by a locomotive in Bridgeport freight yards in May will be heard today against New Haven Railroad.
Connecticut nears completion of federal highway work with about 2.2 million dollars in government aid received to date. An estimated 300 thousand dollars from the federal treasury is expected this year to finish and repair major routes, including the Boston Post Road along the shore and routes through Norwalk Bridgeport and the Housatonic valley. Bridgeport is poised to become a pivot gateway to the western region as roads open and manufacturing centers develop.
Mayor Atwater announced cooperation between Bridgeport Health and Public Works departments to clear streets after heavy snow. W L Zepp said equipment such as tracks and trailers will be loaned between departments. Further talks include supervisors Fitzpatrick Richards and Leonard to expand the circle of participants. An area off Congress Street Bridge will be used to dump snow into the Pequonnock River.
The Supreme Court handed down five opinions, including two New Haven cases and three involving Bertha Wlayka and the City of Waterbury. An appeal from Waterbury Superior Court was denied in one case, while another appeal from Meriden and a Waterbury matter resulted in an error finding and new trial.
Mayor Atwater travelled with the Board of Assessors to inspect property in the city including Gate of the Lake Torpedo Boat Corporation and Autnmill Shoe Machinery. He said more trips would continue to push fair valuations and aim to equalize assessments between manufacturers and property owners throughout the year.
Scout head quarters hosted a monthly Court of Honor where 40 scouts were examined for merit badges. Troop 22 showcased advanced merit badge work during a hike. Scoutmaster BB Gebeau led demonstrations in signaling and tying. Maplewood School hosted the event with Bridgeport Scout Council. About 200 merit badges plus Life and Star badges to be awarded by city notable figures.
The regular meeting of the Board of Recreation will be held Thursday at five o'clock at the board offices in the Liberty building. Only routine business will be trans acted it was announced yesterday.
The December events at the Elks club on State streets include the monthly board dinner and the annual dinner dance this month. A New Year’s watch party is planned for December 31 at the same venue.
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