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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1923

Page

7

Grout Is Again Named Judge Of Airfield Court

Fairfield Feb 16 Special Resolutions appointing Jonathan Grout as judge and Clarence R Hall associate judge of the Town Court were passed under suspension by the House of Representatives. The resolutions naming Grout and Hall to head the court were introduced by Representative F H Morri of Fairfield. The present terms of Judge Grout and Deputy Judge Hall expire on the date marking the court's first anniversary.

Payrfield Jonathan Grout Clarence R. Hall Wep Susgend’ Valea House of Representa- Liven Tsa Grout Hall Jiead IF. HE. Mori Fairfield Indie Grout

Navigation suspended on Connecticut River by Hartford and New York Transport

News from Hartford shows navigation on the Connecticut River suspended today as tugs broke a channel through the ice after the steamer left Hartford for New York last night. The Hartford and New York Transportation Company issued the order amid ice conditions.

Connecticut River Hartford and New York Transportation Company Hartford New York

House searched for abductors of nun in Baltimore

On February 16 sheriff Jones and State's Attorney Anders with Frederick Md officials searched a little Greene Street house near Camden Station where Sister Cecila allegedly held prisoner. The search of the residence by local police yielded no results. The motive for choosing that address was not disclosed.

Baltimore Jones Anderson Frederick Cecilia Notre Dame Non Greene Street Camden Station Cecila

Fairfield Court To Hear Automobile Case

Fairfield Feb 16 Special The case of John Zaraty of Norwalk who drove the automobile that struck Mrs H R Elmwood of Westport while visiting there several months ago will be heard in Westport Town Court tomorrow morning If Mrs Elmwood was severely injured her condition has not improved this week Constable Elwood said she will be able to appear in court tomorrow

Fairfield John Zaraty Norwalk H. R. Elmwood Constable Elwood Westport Cour

Local Pupils Sing in High School Operatic Concert

Maestro G. H. Caselotti will present high pupils in an operatic concert at the High school auditorium Monday evening. Bridgeport pupils from New York and New Haven will participate. Participants include Mrs. Bya Hodgins and Miss Helen Desmarais mezzo-sopranos, Miss Mildred Hill coloratura, Miss Lillian Boat, Miss Ettie Fustis, Miss Ebba Nybere, Miss Josephina Patuzzi, Miss Catherine Waterbury sopranos, Joseph Kochtas, Percy Boat, and Jesse Greenwald baritones.

Maesto G. H. Caselotti Hig Ning Bridgeport New York New Haven Bya Hodgins Helen Desmarais Mildred Hill Lillian Boat Missettie Fustis Ebba Nybere Josephina Patuzzi Catherine Waterbury

Obituary notices from Fairfield and Rockville area deaths

Patrick H. Donahue died after a brief illness at his daughter DeLaney's home with two sons and five daughters surviving. Mary A. Winton, widow of Charles M. Winton, died in Ashland North Carolina, with a son Edward Winton and another son George B. Winton surviving. John J. McGarry, 73, a Fairfield blacksmith, died of indigestion, with wife, son William, and daughters Nellie and Lily surviving. Funeral arrangements include high mass and burials in St. Bernard's Rockville, St. Thomas Fairfield, and Wildwood Ashland cemeteries. Mrs Kate Happ's funeral held at Walker & Banks chapel Fairfield. Oric W. Daniels and Orin Harrison Daniels services held in Madison Avenue home with burial at Park Cemetery. John Rowe of Fairfield funeral held with high mass at St Charles Church and burial at St Michael's Cemetery.

Patrick H. Donahue W. DeLaney Tranistan Avenue William If Thomas H., Donahue Tackvilley W. Survey Boston William Frey New Britain Susan’ Donahue William, Sullivan Rockville DeLaney Ashland Wildwood Cemetery John J. McGarry Joseph McGarry Fairfield Are County Cavan Ireland William McGarry Nellie Lily McGarry St. ‘Thomas’ Church St .Thomas’ Cemetery Pairfield Kate Rapp Kate Happ Walker & Banks Fairfield Avenus Hey Irving Smith Grace Mehureh Lakeview Waa Oric W. Deniels Orle Harrison Daniels Fred Daniels Madison Avenue C. W. Simpson Christian Union Park Cemetery Harry Daniels Albert Kelly Joseph Flannigan Joseph Tose Harely J John J Davis John Rowe John Rowen Mullins, Scott & Redgate Golden Hill Street Eelock St. Charles’ Church Thomes Gloster Im &T. Michael's Cemetery

General Cronkhite ten disclosures continues

General Cronkhite details his 1921 retirement after 43 years of service and questions War Department irregularities in his son’s murder case. He cites failures to act, the arrest and release of suspects, and later rearrest and grand jury indictment, noting one suspect remains free.

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Appeals In Vain Case Of A Soldier Under 97th Article

The speaker says he and his counterpart have appealed to the President and the Secretary of War under the 97th Article of War to establish the facts of his case. He claims the President refused to have the case determined, believing the President is misled, though he doubts any malice. He asserts the President will commend him once the full truth is known.

Grace Kemple Seeks Title at AAU Swim Race Tonight

Grace Kemple, dubbed the total mermaid, competes in the senior national AAU championship for women at the YWCA pool in New York City. She faces Nelen Wainwright, Gertrude Hderle, Doris O'Mara, and other familiar Women’s Swimming Association stars as Captain Baum predicts a strong showing from Kemple.

West 110Th Stree New Rk Womens Swiming Association Misa Grace Kemple Nelen Wainwright Chaimpiong Gertrude Hderle Doris O'Mara Captain Baum Kemple

State Churches Plan 70 Discuss Social Problems

Connecticut church leaders gather for the third Social Service Conference of the Connecticut Federation of Churches in Middletown on February 26 and 27 to discuss social issues. Speakers include B L Parker on church cooperation with social agencies Rev William Horace Day on the Christian Church and international friendship and Hal T Kearns who will discuss child welfare at Berkeley Divinity School library.

Connecticut Connecticut Federation of Churches Middletown Social Service Commissions of The Baptists Congress-ionalists Episcopalians Latate B. L. Parker Bridgeport Charity’ Organization Society Wiliam Horace Day United Church Christian Church Hal T. Kearns Library of Berkeley Divinity School

Devon A. C. pinochle team to visit Milford for rematch

Milford Leb 16 The Devon A C pinochle team will dine with the twelfth district Democratic club tomorrow night. Local cards players face district politicians in a return match. In the first meeting two weeks ago the Devonites beat the Park City team 47 to 43 games.

Milford Leb Devon A. C Devonites Park City

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