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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1923
Page
20
A fire at the Danbury State Trade School in the Muir street library building damaged the facility Thursday. It started in sawdust and shavings in the basement’s baker room and spread through walls to the carpentry department.
A fire on the first floor spread into the machinery department on the second floor. Fire and water damage are estimated at 3,500 dollars. The incident is noted in a report written in Germany, discussing progress in Europe comparing forest cultivation and melon production.
The Lees company three story addition on Richmondsville avenue is nearly complete with the roof finished. production will soon expand to bleaches, yarns, tubing and caning. The war’s impact spurred growth and necessitated the enlargement as officials seek female labor.
Southport Congregational Church begins a Lenten instruction class for young people led by Pastor Rev. John J. Shively. The group will meet each Friday during Lent. Also noted is the George A. Brith American Legion post meeting at Sherman Hall club rooms on Monday evening.
Police reported yesterday morning that burglars broke into the Anton Jascowiteh store at 728 Bas Main Street during Thursday night or early morning hours. Watches pins and small value jewelry were stolen, the total loss fixed at 298 dollars.
A Danbury resident, retired and once an advisor to the president, is named chairman of a committee in Mexico to organize a Boy Scout movement there. The notice references his leadership role and the aim of establishing Scouting activities in the country.
The Wily of Ansonia plans to appeal the Public Utilities Commission ruling granting a water rate hike. City officials say 15 days to file, and a formal notice will be issued before the deadline. They challenge the commission's authority, the hydrant service contract, and alleged excessive charges for Byesi and other services.
Health officials report three new smallpox cases in the state this week, the highest weekly total since last September. The cases include an 11 year old victim named James Cos srave discovered Thursday, with two in Bridgeport and three in Seymour.
A 23 year old Budapest native, George Yusko, a New Haven hospital employee, has donated blood for transfusion a remarkable 64 times in two years. Most recipients have benefited, with some donations as frequent as weekly. His average donation is about one pint, though he has given as much as five pints in one operation. Yusko’s 54th transfusion occurred Wednesday for John Walker of Bridgeport, and the patient is reported recovering. His blood’s high quality was first noted two years ago during tests for a donor to a woman patient. Since then he has repeatedly volunteered for such experiments.
Miss Margaret W Kiely dean of Bridgeport High School will travel to Cleveland Ohio for the national convention of school superintendents and principals. She received a black traveling bag at a party in the high school auditorium from Mrs Thomas Joyce on behalf of 100 teachers and the vocal teachers association. A supper followed at The Qa Homestead Year room after the speeches.
The Scrooby League will discuss methods at its weekly Sunday meeting with a premeeting supper and the usual business session. A regular service is planned at Greenfield At Congregation Church on Sunday morning and evening.
Commissioner Putnam of the bureau of light houses in Washington has approved channel markings improvements in the Housatonic river. Congressman Merritt says the work will be finished this spring with some lights delayed to the following spring.
The Board of Contract and Supply will hold its monthly meeting in City Hall offices today. The session will include awarding of contracts.
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