Tragic Auto Fire Claims Wemett. Victim Recalled in Norwalk
Clifford C. Wemett, 26, killed when a car carrying three friends struck a telegraph pole and caught fire near Norwalk. Driver Howard Hatch and companions Harry Fitzgerald and Martin R. Meyer faced charges. coroner to hold inquest. Victim removed to funeral parlor, body shipped to Bridgeport family.
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Stief
Carrol Wemett
Bridgeput
Norwalk
Clifford C. E. Wemett
D. W. Raymond
South Norwalk
Bridgeport Brass Company
Rebasd
Wemett
Harry Fitzgerald
North Avenue
Martin R. Meyer
Myrtle Avenue
Howard R. Hatch
Fequor Road
Southwort
Hatch
Meyer
Fitzgerald
John J. Phelan
City Court Room
Wemetts
Po- Nce
Willam W Cey
Willam H. McMahon
Raind
Fliegerald
van Zandt Street
Felt Point Street
Young Bridgeport Brass employee dies in car crash aftermath
Witnesses say a striking collision caused a car to skid 175 feet and stop near Dr. F. I. Baker's home. Wemett, a Syracuse University graduate from February 1926 who joined Bridgeport Brass, was knocked from the back seat. Carl F. Dietz praised his character, calling him one of the nice young men.
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F. I. Baker
Hatch
Wemett
Syra Jcuse University
Bridgeport Brass Company
Carl F. Dietz
Wernett
Mr. Diets
Artillery Units to Hold Public Drill and Awards
The 242nd Coast Artillery will stage a public drill on Tuesday evening December 20 at 8 o clock at the State Army building. Seven events include individual soldier squad and platoon drills as well as company competitions. Lt Col L E B Evans invites the public via the Telegram and city civic clubs have been invited. the event aims to become an annual Bridgeport viewing of National Guard in action.
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242Nd Coast Artillery
State Army
L. E B. Evans
Clyc
Bridgeport
National Guard
Boy Returns to Parents After School Oath Case
Russell Tremain, 12, once warded by Bellingham court in 1925 for refusing the public school oath and flag salute, is back with his parents on condition they send him to school and allow exemption from the oath. The Tremains, aligned with a society opposing nationalism and war, say they have made no promises to the court.
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Seattle
Wash
Russell Tremain
J. W. Tremain
Bellingham
Gaudy Sicilian carts drawn by donkeys in Sicily
In Bagheria Sicily on December 15 AP reports Sicilian farmers decorate donkeys with plumes bells and painted harnesses to signal status and entice market work. Donkey carts feature red blue yellow and festive decorations with biblical and royal imagery and even gilded halos for prized animals.
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Bagheria
Sicily
Gandler
America
House of Savoy
WIFE DESERTERS FIND REFUGE IN KANSAS
Topeka declares refuge for wives deserting husbands within Kansas borders under Governor Pawnee s policy. He rejects extradition writs for desertion, citing civil alimony only. Attorney General Smith backs the stance, noting Kansans seek shelter from family quarrels rather than interstate enforcement.
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Topeka
Bus
Kansas
Ben
Puaulen
Lim
Simwick
Baa
Ane
Pawet
William A Smith
Kansan
Tao
Mussolini Ready to Meet Briand in Parley for Understanding
Rome reports Mussolini told his council ministers he would welcome a solemn Franco Italian understanding with Briand yet warned the meeting should await completion of frictionless work by professional diplomats. He praised the Franco Jugoslav pact and said the Italo Albanian treaty is pacific while noting Italy seeks protection of its Tangier interests and Adriatic rights amid claims against foreign interference. The premier cited disciplined silence, praised fascist era commemorations, and announced releases of political prisoners as proof of regime durability.
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Rome
Des
Associated Press
Mussolini
Briand
France
Italy
Il Duco
League of Nations
Belgrade
Adriatic Sea
Duce
M- Brignd
Funis
Tangier
Adriatic
Balkans
Corriere Degli Italant
Paris
Stop Sign Passers Pay Court Costs in City Arraignments
Ninety-nine motorists appeared in City court before Judge Albert J. Merritt for traffic violations. Thirty-nine faced stop sign offenses at Golden Hill and Harrison streets and adjacent avenues. most charges settled by paying costs. Names, addresses, and dispositions include nolled or continued orders with various fines and penalties. several cases adjourned to December or January.
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Albert J. Merritt
Golden Hill
Harrison Streets
Park and Washington Avenues
Maplewood
Clinton Avenues
Gertrude Sember
Clinton Avenue
Russell G. Wilmot
Brockview Avenue
Jim Albanese
Pequonnock Street
Noiled
James Ager
George H. Wright
Westport
Nolle Rolfe W. Skulaser
Atlantic Street
Stamford
Joseph Brightman
Fairfield
Joseph Remiin
Leon Pronovost
Park Avenue
Nailed
Richard Ballerina
William Elevanyak
Huntington Road
John Kuhar
Pine Street
Need
Charles J. Murphy
Francis Burtram
Washington Avenue
Nalled
James Nemeth
Fairfeld
Nolled
William J. Mort
Croodsell Street
Stephen J. Benes
Albert Street
Rolled
Wayne Thrall
Lenox Avenue
Walled
George L. Whitlow
Samuel Sohine
Stratford Avenur
Southport
Stephen Kish Bud Brewoter Nolled
Jonn B. ‘Busry
Iec
Peter Leon
East Main Street
Januay
Divid Greenspan
Golden Hii Street
Sidney W. Gould
Linder Street
New Haven
August Hill
Sylvan Avenue
Nolse
Max Fpet
Sedgwick ‘Street
Stratford
Uail
William Seartes
Trumbull
Willian Kurtzenacker
Bunnell Retreet
Charles Rovers
Jackson Avenue
Eekless Duving
Ata Haynok
Jal
Santa’s toy specials on sale this Christmas season
Old Santa Knows! ABC Blocks The kiddies learn as they play with a wide range of toys and prices. Prices run from 25c to 6.50 with dolls trunks pianos and electric angel chimes among items. Various toy sets trains puzzles games and riding toys lure shoppers.
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Lima
N. Y
Santa
ABC
Friction Toys
Oil Wells
Dutch Mill
Overland Flyer
Aviator
Regular Flyer
Aluminum
U. S
K. O. Andy
Action Toys
Tinker Dogs
Scooters
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