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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1926

Page

2

Knights of Columbus Ball Largest Held by Council

Guests dressed in gowns and satin as the Knights of Columbus ball, the council’s largest event, fills pages with names and outfits. Attendees include Edward Gilligan Edward J. O’Hara Br and Mrs. Daniel C Quit ay and many others in vivid chiffon georgette and satin ensembles, with orchids and rhinestones noted throughout.

Knights of Columbus Yvaly Edward Gilligan Edward J. O'Hara Robert Wiams Marion Baker Edward Devaney Maude Giltrap Daniel C Quitay F. J. Denwhite Russell Neary Esther Joseph Ryner Macla R. J Hannon E. John Charley Eo Hrdina Mise Josephine Rollina Josiph Kraynich Jane Foyte Myreen Taffeta Ray Cavanaugh Marr Read Caf Newtown Orchiderspe Matthew Skelly Dorothy Néhan Louis Yamburser Daniel J. Griffin Mary Grif Tobiasces John A Fisnn Misarene Carrell Cecil Burns John J Conley John Ginty Flanagan J. Flanagan Mra J. Murray Johnson Ke Thebauth Florence Simp Mm Ameria M. Shea Dorothy Rt and Dirs Johns F. Shay T. J. Roches Waldhaus John Shek Pou Clancy Catherine Tinley William T. Magne Rec Byrnea Mary Dunn- Devy J. Wesley Gkioner Olive Mraz William Meeemygulin Edward Sheehan Helen Hughes O'Neil Frances Smith S. Stephen Dondero Willam Barnwell Christine Srennan P. B Lichtene Ella Ducsay John F. Madin Ansonia Frank Carroll Woes Flanagan Vincent Foley Ea Ellen Styan Duke Dwyer Mar- Feydi A. J. Mimoiah Gertrude Lee James Stapleton Louis Buck Mir Rinaid T. J Shea Peach Albert Cureau Helen Enwell Henry Gaila Mary Zahornask Willam

Countess Calls Craven Coward in Public Row

The countess accuses the earl of fickleness after a South Africa trip and unspecified marriage plans. She recalls tea with Lady Craven last September and says she would not marry him now. Commissioner Curran says deportation orders await Washington approval and defends Ellis Island enforcement of laws.

Craven Tor Ealtish Uunden Lady Craven South Africa Trabsration Curran Lorder Washington New York England Sit Congress Ellis Island

Amy Y Phoenix Weds Burton Baldwin Jr in Quiet Church Wedding

Amy Y Phoenix daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Phoenix 57 DeKalb avenue married Burton Baldwin Jr son of Mr and Mrs Burton Baldwin 599 Seaview avenue at Christ Episcopal church in a small ceremony officiated by Rev Ernest Judson Craft A wedding supper followed and the couple will reside at 57 DeKalb Avenue Mrs Baldwin a Bridgeport High and Normal School graduate and Waltersville School teacher Mr Baldwin works at the Connecticut Power Company plant

Christ Episcopal Church Amy T. Phoenix Myre J. W. Phoenix DeKalb Avenue Burton Baldwin, Jr Burton Baldwin Seaview Avenue Ernest Judson Craft Marguerite Ilurd Thester Colbee Baldwin Bridgeport High School Normal School Waltersville School Connecdticut Company

Various Meetings at Bridgesport Organizations Tonight

City listings show meetings of Masonic orders, social clubs, fraternal lodges, and civic groups across Bridgeport and area. Attendance locations include Main Street addresses 1488 125 1236 and 1125, Broad Street 1077 1087, State Street 972 and 896, and other venues such as Temple Sistr Unite, Knights of Pythias, Shriners and American Legion halls.

Bridgeport Rife Club State Aremory Knocksnouaauh Tribe T. O. BR Main Street Mithra Todge K. of P The Mucabees East Malin Dork Lodge Mian Street John C. Tuthill Broad Street Ivy Grove Woodmen Ctret Shire Street Barbers Fairfield Avenue Abraham Lodge TB. B Mat Street Victoria Lodge D. of Trafford Avenue Port Order of the Demorat Catherine McGarty Post American Legion Hall Seaside Review Women's Benefit Association Arch Street

Home Is Sacred Even for Liauor Court Decides

NEW HAVEN February 15 AP Convicted on local harbor law violation Frank Daurio was discharged in Common Pleas court after Judge Pickett ruled the absence of a properly sworn search warrant invalidated the conviction The judge noted home privileges protect against illegal searches and freed Daurio after reviewing the bottles wrappers and room evidence in the case

New Haven Gty Frank Daurio Common Pleas Court Pickett Vaurie Mickett Darin

Roosevelt rescue heroes feted after ocean drama

Roosevelt crew members receive heroes welcome in New York after saving passengers. Governor Moore of New Jersey presided as Captain Fried and officers spoke. Mayor Waller to greet them at City Hall with dinners and theatre events planned. A Newark Star-Herald fund contributed $1,000 and the New York Sun fund neared $8,000 for rewards.

Avery Snalky Captain Fried Uno Wirtanen Hosun Ernest Weltman Wirtanen Heitman Omeer Miller Hie Frank Upton Ypoxen A. Marry Moore New Jersey Moore Gorverhor Fried Filch Hotel Roosevelt New York Waller City Hell Battery Avenag Rooosevelt Newark N. J Star-Hargle

Dentists chair prize winner list of contestants

The article lists contestants from Waterbury Shelton and Bridgeport in a musical contest. Each performer chose and played traditional tunes such as The Hunter's Dream The Fisher's Horn Pipe When You Are Young Maggie Farewell to the Whiskey Over the Brook and Tip-G Danny. Winners included The Star of Muenster and The Arkansas Traveler among others.

Transfer Franchise of Worcester Team

Secretary John J. Warrell of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues announced that the Worcester Worcester team franchise and its players in the Eastern League had been transferred to the Providence Rhode Island territory.

Auburn John J. Warrell National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues Today Worcester, Masse Providence

Connecticut River Drops Two Inches Yesterday

Hartford Feb 15 The rainfall yesterday had no immediate effect on the Connecticut River as Lodas's report shows a two inch drop since yesterday morning.

Hartford Connecticut Lodas Reno

Preliminary Tax Rate Set by Board Today

The Board of Apportionment and Taxation prepared a preliminary tax rate for the fiscal year starting in April based on an estimated grand list. Chairman Kornblut aimed to finalize the estimate this morning after reductions are tallied, with Burnham noting the rate relative to the 27.0 mills cited by City Auditor Garrity remains uncertain. The board met yesterday at Burnham’s home and planned an 2 p.m. session today to review appeals, including Bridgeport Hydraulic and Crane Company matters, with Kornblut seeking settlement before finalizing the rate.

Board of Apportionment and Taxation Lous A .Kornblut Board of Belief William J. Burthany Tax Board Guy A. Kornblut Mr. Turnham Hbward Kornblut

Attorney Fights To Admit Woman Countess Cathcart

Vera opposed entry arguing that the Countess of Cathcart faced no lawful offense in moral turpitude. Her counsel urged reexamination of Ellis Island records, noting she declared the Craven misconduct occurred after divorce. Hearing, private, before three immigration officials. outside, supporters protested.

Vera DeFord Countess of Catheat Countess of Cathcart Ellis Island Earl of Graven WMII Attommey Dekord Annes Wilton J Lamber Nat'onal Woman's Party Ci+ Liberties Union Stat Chhamber Lambert England Nesta America Attornes Record Congress

Charleston Dancing Tied to Seneca Girl's Death

Seneca Bis Feb 11 Avelyn Ayers, a Seneca high school senior, died after a pelvic infection linked to the Charleston dance. Dr W K Boyer of Pawnee City Neb said the extreme physical exertion of the dance can trigger peritoneal inflammation, with Ayers undergoing surgery that showed paralyzed intestines before her death last Wednesday.

Seneca, Bis Avelyn Ayers Charleston W. K. Boyer Pawnee City Boyer Myers Seneca High School Pawnee May Hospital

Bridgeport Farmer Wins Old-Time Piddlerty Championship

A Kewtown farmer, arriving yesterday for a dental visit, entered the Test and Telegram Old-Time Piddlerty contest in Bridgeport. He won the second eliminator and securing first prize of 25 dollars and a finals berth. The 64 year old, Mr Dears, traveled with his fiddle and joined the event.

Kewtown Bridgeport Mr Dears Dridgeport Lum

Transfer to Snow Removal Fund For City Streets

The Department of Public Works requests a transfer of 15000 from land damage to the street cleaning fund to cover snow removal costs. The Board of Apportionment is favorably inclined and may approve. The administration had proposed issuing 25000 in short term notes but action was paused after the transfer option surfaced. Mayor convened advisory board but no formal action taken.

Department of Public Works Public Works A. Ot Northey Iarry T. Pritchard Tex Board William J Burnham Apparetonment Board Snow Reemoval Board of Attermen Board of Apprtionment Wlicker Pi Puntishing Company

Chapman Loses Federal Appeal Over Sentence Choice

Hartford dispatch reports U S Circuit Court of Appeals denied Gerald Chapman relief in a habeas corpus petition. The court ruled the prisoner has no right to demand which sentence is served first and that only the U S government may object to execution of a state sentence. Frederick Joel announced plans to seek Supreme Court review.

Joersters Adv Coustat Hartford Gerald (Chapman New Britain U. S Circuit Court of Appeals New York United States Supreme Court Yorff Chapman

Twins Born to Bridgeport Residents in February Birth

Birth certificate filed yesterday with the Bureau of Vital Statistics lists Robert John and Richard Charles Marjoney as the two newborn sons of Mr and Mrs Vincent Marjoney at 917 Noble Avenue Bridgeport. The mother Mrs Mary Marjoney is twenty nine and has three children.

Vincent Marjoney Noble Avenue Bridgeport Hospital Bureau of Vital Statwtics Robert John Richard Charles Marjoney Mary Marjoney

Maine Sinking Remembered In City Ceremony

The twenty-eighth anniversary of the Maine sinking was solemnly commemorated at the Maymora W. Traitis post in State street. More than 149 members of local military groups gathered at 9:45 pm to recall Remember the Maine with speeches and the unveiling of a tablet cast from metal recovered from the sunken battleship.

Maine Havana Harbor Itaymora W Wilbur Harris Post Rey Ch Tkrvamer Wir Versalist Kramer Tnuis Boston Nathan Tate San Juan Havana Reinholt Perssona X. W. Bishop Edward T. Abbott G. A Robert Kelly Joseph M. Kelly Varries Bishop Camp S&s W. VY Major T Bonestee

Salm in Solitude as Court Battle Keeps Child in Room

Salm in Palm Beach rages at media scrutiny while attorneys clash over a Florida court order to bring the baby to a hotel. He claims mistreatment and bars social invitations as he paces his room in apparent distress, insisting he will not leave.

Almes Rowers Baruch New York Florida Crane Salm Palm Beach Silice

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