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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1922
Page
25
A conference of governors was proposed by Gov Cox of Massachusetts to discuss daylight saving. The group considered the issue but concluded that nothing could be gained from such a meeting, with other governors sharing the view.
London reports show women in business rising, with over twice as many failures in 1924 as 1920. The Board of Trade notes one woman engineer, one pillar of promoters, two directors, and two butchers among listed bankrupts. Despite high failures, many women are entering business and balance of bankrupts to successes narrows.
Members of the Woman's Auxiliary of the Harry W. Congdon post American Legion will elect officers this evening at the club rooms on Goldenrod Street. A meeting of the United & Trioties Societies, Inc. is set for tomorrow night at the Legion home.
Dec 12. Cafe owners arrested in liquor raids were fined in City court by Judge G Shapiro. Fines ranged from 60 to 102.18. Several cases continued to next week. Michael Kintox J Frudzek Frank Nemas John Mc Carthy Joseph Carney Adolph Rapp Paul Putroskey Frank Gyallich John Miscebick each faced varying counts and totals. Most pleaded guilty. proceedings led by Bridgeport judge OH Dilles and state attorney W F Healey. Hartford Bluck mentioned in the report.
Thomas Hearn, former superintendent of the Parcel Post division, Bridgeport post office, was found guilty of gross carelessness and neglect of duty and reduced to a clerk. Palin H. Howard of this city has been promoted to superintendent, in related personnel changes.
Gadski canceled an engagement due to protests by the American Legion and allied groups accusing her of pro German sympathies during World War I. She stated she wished to avoid causing any incident and withdrew from appearances this time.
The case of Mildred M. Conklin against Connecticut Company proceeds with a postponement until Monday to secure additional evidence. Conklin seeks compensation for her husband Morris M. Conklin's death, alleging a fatal mental injury caused by a fall from a ladder while employed by the defendant in October 1971.
Black of Oils City at her home with scarlet fever. Dr. Osborne reported the case. Istar Stabe Commissioner of Wealth was called to town yesterday and approved the quarantine already established.
Stratford observes the Sterling Memorial building opened to the public after seven months of construction. The $60,009 project on Sutton Street features native stone, a front of blue stones, a kitchen in the basement, and a heated gym. Proceeds from opening events support furnishings for the Stratford American Legion club rooms. The building includes an auditorium stage, league rooms, and spaces for tennis and dances, funded by John Sterling’s bequest and local donations.
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