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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1924
Page
4
Town Clerk Dolph Wieler will sing in the choir at the funeral mass for murdered priest Hubert Dahme at St Joseph's. Mayor F W Behrens and two close friends will attend the service at 8 80 o'clock this morning.
Over the sea in ships come luscious figs nuts citrons and ingredients that make Mother Cake's Fruit Cake a remembered feast. The Orient gives warmth and sunny flavors, making each cake attractive to the eye a pleasant social treat for lovers of delicate foods.
A will filed in probate names George ST. as chief beneficiary of DeHa M. Kelly of 1428 Noble Avenue who died January 22. The estate, valued between 20 000 and 50 000 dollars, leaves large sums to grandchildren and great grandchildren and names George TR. Kelly as executor. Heirs at law include William Kenly Thomas M. Kelly John T. Kelly George H. Kelly and Mary Lasvery. Mrs Inez M Standish is a daughter with no share. Other wills mention Francis Wigglesworth and Jane Willan Winkle as beneficiaries with executors named.
Vincent Astor was endorsed today by the executive committees of the Dutchess County Republican committee as a delegate to the National Convention. An alternate delegate position was also noted.
Third precinct police arrested Julius Buraczewski of 61 Siemen Street and Joseph Beto of 118 Orland Street for loitering as part of an effort to disperse a nightly group of loungers disturbing residents on Fairfield Avenue near Whittier Street.
Internal Revenue deputy collectors will set up at New Milford Norwalk Greenwich Stamford and more to accept income tax filings. Antrim Brmilih will attend New Milford February 26 27 and Newtown Ridgefield. Hyerrett Preece at Norwalk February to March 1. Clifford Wilmot at Greenwich February 5 26 27 and Stamford March 1. Main office at Bridgeport Customs House February 6 to March 16.
The honour guests include Port Harvey Collector, States Marshal Jacob Waits, and Speaker John Buckley. Incan division will be led by Chief John Lyons with Deputy Collectors Everett Preece Clifford Wilmot Charles Smith Richard Meehan Warren Brown William McCauley Harry Greenmas Thomas Hill James Matthews Thomas Sweeney and M Cavusone.
State Police Sergeant Frank Virelli travels to New York City for the appeal of Joseph LaBeny in a habeas writ case. Police expect the Appellate Court to uphold Justice Guy's dismissal and return the alleged automobile thief to Connecticut by nightfall.
Mayor Behrens and City Attorney DeLaney will discuss a proposal to appoint a permanent personal tax collector. The officer would be hired on a commission or set salary and would collect a percentage of personal taxes each year. The plan aims to ensure consistent enforcement across administrations.
The George A. Smith post American Legion will present a memorial service for the late Woodrow Wilson at Sherman hall Sunday afternoon with Albert B. Lavery speaking. Arrangements by John Donaldson George Anderson and Theodore Fallon. The Fairfield Philharonic orchestra will perform selections. A maia meeting follows next Friday night with Howard Barlow addressing veterans on adjusted compensation from a veteran's view. Dr L E Poole chairs the committee. The Woman's auxiliary voted unanimously in favor of the soldiers' bonus.
Whitman faction declares intent to form a new fire company. In Palrefeld, Feb 7, the Telegram reports a meeting at the Tunxis Hill fire house where members voted to continue fire protection and alarm response pending a fire district decision. Organizers plan a Sunday meeting to form a separate company, alleging current protection is lacking.
Members of Morris Court No 4 Oo of A are making detailed arrangements for the second annual dance at the Stratfield west Thursday evening. The committee is arranging many novelty dances and expects the affair to surpass last year’s event.
A state wide search is underway for a man known as Dr J who is accused of fraudulently obtaining funds. He opened an account after depositing a $238 check drawn on a Providence bank and later withdrew the money. Authorities have circulated his description statewide to prevent further swindles and to aid arrest.
Police from the Second precinct raided four pool rooms on 200 Fillette street at night and arrested proprietor Joseph Benatoshi. He was charged under state law and bound over on 800 bond, with liquor concealed in quantity disclosed.
In Vanturen Maine on February 7 six nuns fled their home at Sacred Heart school after a fire gutted the building and damaged the main school structure. Loss is estimated around $100,000 with no injuries reported.
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