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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1925
Page
5
Community groups plan installation ceremonies for new officials including the Woman's Relief Corps and veterans organizations. Posts and clubs announce open houses, jubilees, and seasonal events at various locales, with postponements and memorials shaping the schedule.
An old warning style ad promotes Partola as a dual laxative and internal antiseptic meant to prevent disease by purging the intestinal tract. It claims Partola cleanses the mouth and teeth and also drives out disease germs, presenting itself as a modern remedy for constipation and gut health with multiple benefits.
Mrs Walter GIL donated the oceanlen introduction to Santa Claud a Christmas redistribution of gifts and a moving picture entertainment pleased attendees. ME Boot led as general chairman with Joseph Cavanaugh coordinating hospital business. Helpers included Shore Rod and Gun club Lab Chemical company Ne 3 The taddock AC and the Walnut Beach Improvement association.
In Bridgeport, James Aicheo age 21 and Angelo Pavalo age 25 received six month suspended jail terms in Criminal Superior Court for theft of brake linings from Reybestos. Assistant State's Attorney Garlick urged leniency citing humanitarian motives backed by Sumner Simpson of Reybestos, arguing against heavy prosecution of workers.
Mrs James Matthews of Royal Oak Michigan formerly of this city spent the Christmas holidays with her mother in Bethel Conn and was guest of honor at a party at the Business and Professional Women’s club last night. Guests included Pauline Schaedler George Drake Clara Langevin and others. Supper was served and the room decorated with cut flowers and candles.
Members of the Quota club enjoyed a luncheon at Stratfield hotel on Wednesday with recitations by Catherine Bills, Grace D Clarke, and plans for a February card party. A nominating committee and a Board of Directors meeting are scheduled for Monday at noon.
Birth announcements list several couples and newborns with addresses and dates in December, including John and Margare O Leary at 114 Cottage street a son born December 18, and Warren and Phoebe Crofoot at 1921 Howard avenue a son born December 18. Additional entries note births to Joseph and Helen Pruwuceyn, Joseph and Anna Fishelberg, Ernest and Mary Rubin, Richard and Helen Payerle, and Henry and Anna RBoutter, with various street addresses. Marriages note unions of John if Anderaan and Halen E Kelly at 184 Mifth street and 368 Bond street, Joseph Roberts and Josephine Var nell, and Mose ihavre with others at listed addresses.
Alderman John J Farmer is likely to be appointed to the Board of Recreation by Mayor Hehrens, succeeding Alderman Harrison during his term on the Common Council. The latest slate also includes changes on the Police Board, Board of Health, Appraisal Board, City Planning, Oyster Ground committee, and key city officials to be announced.
Edward L Parkett was elected chairman of the Fairfield County Chapter of Social Workers at the annual meeting and election of officers held at the University Club on Wednesday afternoon. Luther M Strayer presided and new officers include George L Warren vice chairman Miss Mattie Dennis secretary and treasurer and several directors from local social service organizations.
Dee 39 AP reports Battling Sikι, former light heavyweight champion, left an estate valued over $600 to his widow as she seeks letters of administration in Surrosates court. Sikι, known as Hell's Kitchen, was murdered two weeks ago on the west side. He served in the Cench forces during the war and was a citizen of Drance.
In the Raphael Mara case, the estate of Blodgett lies unsettled. An inventory lists assets around 14 000 with three main pieces tied to Hun titan street. Judge Bartlett has begun motion steps. heirs Marcus Hirach and Mok Worin named as appraisers. proceeds await distribution.
The case of Chester Tairison, a forty four year old pianist, was continued in the district court until January 4. Detective Sergeanta Arnolsky arrested him on a breach of the peace charge. He was held on $4,000 bond pending investigation after a complaint by a twenty year old youth who alleges assault.
Stolen automobile recovered in Hartford as authorities report a motor vehicle case docket set for Tuesday. Several defendants charged with infractions of vehicle law face the court, including a driver under the influence. The recovered car, owned by Edward School, was found abandoned in Hartford and identified by local police.
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