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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1928

Page

5

Drivers Cleared by Coroner in Two Inquests

Deputy Coroner Henry C Stevenson cleared Anton Plawski and Hugo Wurm of responsibility in two separate inquests. Plawski, driving to fetch medicine for his brother in law, hit Isaac Kintsky on Barnum Avenue and helped him to a barber shop before ambulance arrival. Wurm struck Don Burt on Park and Taft avenues in a poorly lit area. Burt was wearing dark clothing and Wurm testified he did not see him.

Henry C. Stevenson Anton Plawski Barnum Avenue Isaac Kintsky Bridgeport Bridgeport Hospital Klatsky Plawski Barnum Ave Curauer Hugo Wurm Birmingham Street Don W. Burt Clark Northampton Mass Calvin Coolidge Wurm Craan Fark Taft Avenues Burt

Workman in Weston Faces Potential Blindness in One Eye

Special correspondent reports Frank Christy, who lost sight in his left eye last September from an acet- lens injury, may lose vision in the right eye. While working on his son-in-law Verne Porter’s barn door, a chip struck his eye, possibly sent by a hammer, raising fears of total blindness.

Weston Frank Christy Joe A. HR. Turner Norwalk Mary

Food prices drop in January across major cities

Washington February 20 The Department of Labor reports the retail cost of food fell slightly more than one half of one percent in January 1928. Fresh peas led the decline with six percent, while pork chops and other items fell around one to two percent in various cities including Boston New York and Providence.

Washington Department of Labor Boston Fall River New Haven New York Portland Bridgeport Manchester Providence

Bernard Keating Dies in New Jersey and Newtown Deaths

Bernard Keating, seventy four, a former Palestine district resident of Newtown, died Sunday in Arlington New Jersey. Survived by daughters Mary Crawford and Malachy Keating, a son Bernard, and several grandchildren. Funeral from Arlington church and burial at St Rose Newtown after a cortege. Interment at St Rose cemetery. Also report of Bernard Keating’s Newtown ties and family.

Newtown Mary Morley Charlies F. Cavanaugh Hanover Avenue Br. Mary's Hospital Waterbury Anna ‘Ryler Charles F. Cavanaugh Frank Byron T. J. Morley Watebury Francis Xavier Bernard Keating Palestine District New St. Rose’s Cemetery Sandy Hook William H. Kennedy St. Rose’s Church Royal Newtown Town Hell Connecticut Charles E. Hound E. A. Perrigeaux Marke Ih Con Agricultural College Todd Bridgeport J.J. Niedermier Beachmont Antry Henry Belinke Mutual Yarmchair

Westport Saugatuck notices recount village life

Westport records a flurry of local items. Mrs. John Renzulli recovers at home after facial burns from a gasoline accident. Community events include a beefsteak dinner at Christ Church, Doric Lodge meeting, Lenten devotions, and a neighborhood bridge club gathering. Births, deaths, and hospital updates mix with snow-related police notices and local social plans in this town page.

Westport John Renzulli Saugatuck Renvilli Plana Christ Church Burr Avenue Burr Avenue. ‘the Woman's Antillery Dorle Chapter al Abt State Street Richard J. Carroll Church of the Assumption Riveralde Avenue Onue Neighborieg Neghborkeot Hridge Club Heme Leonard C. Mackenzie Evergreen Avenue Norwalk Hospital Joseph P. Smith Baugatuck Claribel Bennett Carrie B. Selleck Lincoln Street Atlanta Georgia Robert H. McPherson North Avenue New York City Sydney A. Sanders Compo Road Sanders Eizabeth Sanderson Wilson Point Norwalk Sylvester M. Foster Bridgeport Hospital Edna Poico Joby A. Dolan Imperial Avenue American Legion March Entertainment Westport Council Knights of Columbus Rooma Alfred CG. Violet Evelyn Violst Laurence &. Phillis Campo Road Leslie Crossman Greens Farms Florida Holy Name Society of the Westport Woman's Republican Club John Crawford Pian Edgar Doubleday Westport Y. M. C. A Thomas H. Leonart

Rhode Island Urges Dog Vaccination Campaign

The Rhode Island health department urged vaccination of all dogs statewide to curb a growing public health concern as reports indicate a rising threat from canine diseases. Officials emphasized rapid participation by owners and veterinarians to protect communities.

Providence R. 1 Associated Press Rhode Island Erete Health Department Davies

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