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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1925

Page

2

New Canaan Holds First Aid Class and Borough Notices

New Canaan hosts a first aid demonstration at the village hall with Penny Quintard guiding, inviting firemen policemen and residents to join. Borough officials order property owners to clear sidewalks after snow, while assessors mail tax increases and the Board of Reform acts on assessors' work. various clubs host dances plays and meetings through January and February.

New Canaan Penny Quintard Myruintard Dawn Vilaseall Board of Reel Act An Masonic Temple Harmony’ Fellowcraft Club George Stevens Br, B East Avenue Vire Aran Roland Main George B. Oyden Claud Valieon Charles Schelderfer Woo Fodge Building Association, Inc Herbert Scofield Boad of Trustees Ben Wool Eurgyn B. Ogden Nelson Silliman Gardner Heath First Naonal Bank Wooster Brotherton Silverain Road Bridgeport Edmund VP Taliaf Dance Park Street A. W. Stout New York Tiliaferro Blaney Arwalk Road Frederick Walratt Connecticut Fish and @ame commission Villaneail Derry and Salte Hazel Hebeab Lodge Ladies Aid Society M. E. Church

Whole Family Health Aids And Mobility Supplies

Readily available trusses elastic stockings abdominal belts arch supports shoulder braces artificial limbs and reducing garments for men and women. A full range of summer corsets and brassieres at cost as winter styles arrive. Free fittings refunds offered. Wheelchairs crutches bed pans back rests bed aids and canes in stock. Almanac calendars and thermometers free with purchase from Sick Room Supply at 748 State St Cumalaga NY.

N. Cumalaga Ron

Factory Manager Advanced to Highest Office in Temple

William E. Parke was elected potentate of Pyramid temple Nobles of the Mystic Shrine at the annual meeting in the Masonic temple last night succeeding Filmer A. Weaper. Parke, a member since 1909, has held multiple Masonic honors and is manager of Factory 3 of the Tridseport Metal Goods Company.

William E. Parke Pyramid Temple Mystic Shrine Filmer A. Weaper Parker Poten Tete Ashler Lavice Jesalen Counc Otso Tridseport Metal Goods Mrs. Company Oftcera John G. Schwarz Inchet Rabban Grover C. Sweet

Submarine S-19 Crew Stays Aboard Amid Storm Waite

The S-19 crew and Lieutenant C Marin choose to remain on the half-submerged vessel near Orleans Harbor Massachusetts overnight. Coast Guard cutters Tampa and Atusha stayed nearby as it stayed afloat after striking near Portsmouth bound to New London. Ernest Sabo of Bridgeport listed among S-19 crew remains unlocated in Orleans. family efforts to reach him yesterday were futile.

Resniute Coast Guard Tampa Atusha C. Marin New London Portsmouth Tondon Conn Orleans Harbor Massachusetts Ernest Sabo Bridgeport Eiforta Prescott Street

School Board Moves to Name Committees and Chairmen

The school board acted to establish three committees on schoolhouses teachers and finance. Mrs Crosby pressed to name committees immediately and Mr Havens said he would appoint them within days. A planned appointment of Mr Travens as chair of the teacher committee was not yet presented. Four board members reportedly wish seats on the teacher committee, adding to the scheduling confusion. Traveling descriptions note conditions described by travelers as five times higher than Miang ara.

Crosby Havens Ens Travens Tavens J. Murray Johnson Sadie Bo Lnewith Ameay

Fairfield Legion opposes moving Veterans Bureau in Fairfield

A large George Alfred Smith Post meeting in Fairfield passed a resolution opposing removal of the U S Veterans Bureau office in Bridgeport. The resolution calls for postponing any action pending investigation and urges study of costs to amalgamate offices. It also plans to notify officials and involve the Fairfield County American Legion. A turkey supper preceded the event.

Velesram Service United States Veterans’ Bureau Bridgeport George Alfred Smith American Legion, Auxiliary and Friends Elf Legion Hall John M. Donaldson Veterans’ Bureau American Legion No. 14 Bairfield Connecticut Fairfield County Association of the American Legion Westport Frank T. Hines UC. 8 George FL MeKenn Itam Bingham Schuyter Merritt George Moore L. FB. Poole

M’Fadden Bill on false statements for bank credit debated

The M’Fadden bill to criminalize intentional false statements to obtain timber bank credit and to curb personal property dissipation is debated. Wingo and allies say crimes fall under state law while amendments by M T Hull limit national bank branch expansion until allowed to compete.

Wingo National Association of Credit Men American Bankers’ Association House M. T. Hull Illinois National Banke House of the Harhers

Final tribute for Spanish War veteran Edmund Smith dies

Military honors will be paid to Edmund Smith, a Spanish War veteran, who died suddenly Monday night at the installation of officers of the Lieutenant N. W. Bishop Camp of the United Spanish War Veterans. A military burial with honors will be conducted tonight at 8:30 at his home 645 Carroll Avenue, with Bishop Camp members escorting the body to Mast Hartford tomorrow morning.

Edmund 5. Smith N. W. Bishop Yast Tmartford Carroll Avenue Bishop Hartford

Beery Truck Case Unfolds In Norwalk Court

Stratford banker TEVY Fairield and banker Edmund H Judson and State Policeman Streaman testified about a July seizure of a truck of beer in Norwalk. William Willett, 28, described as driver, testified that the truck carried 265 cases of beer. Levy, amid remarks, faced questions about motive and profits. Selmont, jailed for nine months on unrelated charges, was linked to the broader case.

Streaman Law Connery Walter Lynehan Levy Darien House Norwalk Streamane Jake New York Dorloa House Dievy Jake Steamin Owas Levy Tetal Hatph Selmont Bridgeoil Lionsht Malthie Selmont Criminal Superior Court Greenstein Supreme Court of Errors Mathieyvester Fay Sai Selmont Tevy ‘Ll Willian Willett Fulton Street Willets Cheshire Reformatory Alvyon Craig Willett Waterview Avenue Craig Paul Connery Wielett Jors Codl View Avenue Willetts Nomvallk Te Hridgeport Beer Garage

Brewery Case Trials Reveal Beer Transport Details

Testimony centers on Levy beer shipments on September 6 from Greenwich to Bridgeport. Willett testified he transported ten beer cartons from the Doherty garage, with other drivers named. State witness Willett recounts pay, orders, and lack of defense payments as the trial draws unusual public interest and strict security.

Levy Willett Greenwich Doherty David Silverman Westport Silverman Mobray Lord Thorpe Nichols Silvermar Daniel J. B. Ihekey Stamford Win Reformatory Bridgeport Craig Menry Z. Snyder Bear Rage Jack New York C City Jack Hart Greenstein Lynehan Chesire Internal Revenue Department Hartford James I. Doherty Doherty Company Waterview Avenue Falesm Ashford L. Nettleton Stratford Henry Hail Fairfield Alber. B. Gilbert Frambull John J. O'Neil Louis D. Brisco Euston Levinner Brookfiel Brookfiel Willamott, Former Grand Juror, of Charles C. Hickey Emmett J. Weed Louis A. Van_ Ileese Brookfield George W. Guyer Westoo Albert H. Deane Wilbur J. Dizon New Canaan Stephen B. Hayes Monroe E. Benjamin Lockwood Sound Beach George Ti. Canfield Samuel G. Seeley Trumbulk Thomas BE. Conroy

Court approves widening of Middle Street to speed work

Supreme Court upheld Middle street widening plan letting city fund via assessments even without full funds. Ten foot expansion from fifty to sixty feet between Tallfield and Gold to add four traffic lanes. National Welding plans store office on Read Carpet site amid damages to local property owners totaling tens of thousands and city benefits nearing ninety thousand dollars.

Middle Street Supreme Court A la Delaney National Holding Company Pla John Cornell Tallfield Avenue Gold Street National Whelding Company Read Carpet American Tardware Company Peerless Trealty Company Hamilton Estate F. BE. Lally Coulter and McKenzie J.I. Donovan S. H. Wheeler Eattae City Athaniel Wheeler Dennis Trawley Hardware Alling Rubber Company Chas Jon W. BR. Wheeler CG. Bermar

Hill Not to Fly Over Danbury During Eclipse

Danbury January 14 George A Ed an astronomer with the United States Naval Observatory in Washington will not ride aboard the dirigible Los Angeles for the eastward eclipse flight on January 24 He says the ship will sail the Atlantic off Long Island to observe and photograph the event rather than hover over Connecticut He notes a possible Danbury assignment to photograph from a high point in the city

Danbury George A. ED United States Naval Observatory Washington DD. C Los Angeles East Til Atlantic Long Island

Firefighters Injured in Furnace Fire and Collision

Mrs Irving found a blaze from a cellar furnace sending smoke through the home. Six family members fled to the street as alarms sounded. Several firemen inhaled gas and smoke but none required medical care. Oldroyd, driver of a passenger vehicle, was arrested on reckless driving and failing to yield to a fire apparatus. Mayor Behrens will ask the Board of Wire Commissioners to report their findings.

Irving Oldroyd F. William Behrens Board of Wire Commissioners

Local Meeting List Highlights Bridgeport Lodges and Clubs

Tonight multiple Bridgeport groups gather at varied venues including Main street 1188 and 3925, State street 360, Union avenue 519, and Broad street 1119 for lodge circles clubs and charitable associations. Names include O Ro M Muensterberg I O O Ff and J Broad Cannon streets among many others.

Wowompon Tribe O. Ro Main Street Bridgeport Lodge State Street Bridgeport Rifle Club State Armie Bridgeport Zither Club Noble Avenue Vbridgeport Lodge K. of P Muensterberg Lodge Charity Lodge Union Avenue Circula Roma Club White Eagle Association East Washington Avenue Alpha Rivere Brotherhood of America Broad Street Progressive Circle Court Roma Fidelity Rebekah Lodge Cannon Streets Morning Star Lodge S. of B Violet Camp Royal Neighbwa Pattern Makers Eas Howe Relet Corpa Broa Street Lingely Circle Ilenda Lodge O. of V Cannon Street Farren Lodge Court Liberty Bell Order of the Olden Sceptre Cannnan Street Temple Lodge A. M Majfoni Temple

Freight crew jailed for part in Mechanicsville wreck

Putnam January 14 Joseph Bartlett engineer and Joseph Noyer fireman of a New Haven and Hartford freight were convicted of manslaughter for the October 24 crash that killed two aboard a passenger train. They pleaded guilty after initial not guilty pleas and a jury was convened. The collision occurred when the freight left a siding with switches set to allow through traffic onto the siding, preventing the Worcester bound passenger train from switching to safety. Coroner blamed the freight crew. several were injured in addition to the deceased.

Putnam Jan Joseph Bartlett Noyer New York, New Haven Mechanicsville Superior Court Newil Jennings William 8 Carpenter Joseph C. Hopman Aaremin Las Worcester Bill

Pupe’s Dixpepsin Relief Ad Promises Digestion Aid

An old advertisement touts Pupe's Dixpepsin as a quick cure for indigestion and gas. It claims the tablets calm a rebellious stomach, ease distress after overindulgence, and are available in 0 cent packages guaranteed by druggists everywhere.

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