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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1925

Page

2

Trumbull to Outline Policies at Joint Assembly

Gov. John H. Trumbull will address the General Assembly at noon in a joint session to outline his state policies as chief executive. Senate and House leaders approved resolutions. a mix of measures was debated including a military bill for Lew Haven, banking bills, and appointments for judges and officials.

Trumbull General Assembly Capitol Hartford Tan John HH. Trumbull Senate Flouse Shim House of Representatives Lew Haven Public Utility Corporation Mutual Savings Abner P. Hayes John F. McGrath Fudges Waterbury Bernard Bregins Judge Thomas W. Bryant Jerrington Herbert H . Record'r City Court of George H. Day Nathan Schatz Secretary of State Hou Tegstone West Haven Phelps Bransfield Portland Demarcat Lewis W. Phelps Bingham Gaylord F Waterley Bristol New Milford-Torrington Uenchman Anmradme Plaurville Rolton Ashing Wertford New Haven Fatefeld Tolland Laverfield Windham Middlesex New Tonton Court of War Town Court of Seymour House TW. A. Wilcox James H. Stivers Stonington William J. Xflone Joseph M. Donovan Bridgeport

Local Fraternal and Community Groups Meeting List

A list of meetings and addresses for diverse organizations including Women’s council Knights of the Maccabees Pioneers camp Ladies of the G A R and other groups with scattered street addresses across Main Street Canton Street Broad Street Stratford Avenue and more. An advertisement notes Baker’s Extracts used by many New England cooks since 1879.

Tualan Women's Council Tech Mreet Monio Lodge xHroad Street Magna Charta Iudge Sons of St. Reorge Stratford Avenue Knights of the Maccabees Patrfield Avenue Jon's Mason c Temple Harry Cutler ‘Ulge Main Street Pioneers Camp Froad Polar Star Lodge O. S Mayflower Couch Canton Street Fharmony Me. W. O Broad Street Bay of Sea Dorothea Stamm U.O Ro M Lircoln Circle Ladies of the Sationery Engineers New Fingland

Ladd Divorce Proceedings Highlight Prohibition Era Tensions

In a county court session Judge Nickerson heard Ladd defend his ban on alcohol while recounting his late father in law and family disputes in Sullivan County New York. Ladd admitted securing cheap stock and attending family events as court fights over support and restraint continue. Margaret Pistey and children sued Joseph Pistey for support, with the defense claiming he was beaten by five sons and rents were diverted by Mrs Pistey from a house claimed as ownership.

Nutting Ladd Sullivan County N. Y Joseph M. Pistey Bridgeport Nickerson Pistey

Yacht Club Burglary in Stamford Stirs Police Work

Burglars entered the ford Yacht club by jimm leaning a window and made away with 130 dollars in cash last night. Police are on the case but have few clues to follow.

Stamford Ford Yacht Club

Geddes Expected to Be Appointed by Legislature

The Legislature opens in Stati Capitol with Gov Trumbull's policy agenda. Sheriff Geddes of New Haven may be appointed to fill the vacancy after Sheriff Reilly's death. confirmation rests with the Legislature, limited to the 1928 election. House and Senate begin work as committees convene and gasps of routine business fill the day.

STATI Martford Jan General Assembly Brainard Senate Ayer Barbie Trumbull James Geddes New Haven Templeton Reilly Ac Tugether

Storm hits city with 24 degree temp and 32 mph wind

A winter storm brought heavy snowfall slowing traffic on city streets and rural roads across the county. Wind peak reached 32 mph at 6 last night and ended about the same time. Police report no serious incidents. The sidewalk tag system, used to force property owners to clear walks within 24 hours, saw another use this winter.

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Obituary notices for multiple Bridgeport area residents

A string of obituaries details the deaths and funeral plans of David Deeks and several local residents. The report lists survivors including spouses, children, and siblings, with service times, locations, and burial plans at Mount Grove and St Michael’s cemeteries, plus church arrangements and affiliations.

Trial details link Levy beer trucking ring across two states

Testimony from witnesses in the Levy case describes beer hauled by Bennett Co trucks between New York City and New Haven. Agents and drivers explain payments, checks, and arrangements with Levy including a color change to a seized truck. A brewery worker testifies on wages while prohibition officials outline labeling requirements for near beer.

Levy Tie R. G C. Bennett Company Tne Bridgeport-New York Steamship Company Knowlton Street Brnett New York City New Haven Kerr Terry Snyder Pavid Silverman Westport Snider Ollig Nichols Buer Norwalk Snyder Thorpe Tord Heny Jaift John Jaser Tranover Street Waterview Avenue Michael Stengel Lexy Betling Works Jagca Henry E. Pletcher Prohibition Internal Revenue Bureau Fred Nadeau Thli

Holden To Discuss Medical Investigation Scandal

Attorney Benedict of Hartford, foreman of the Connecticut land jury that investigated medical practices, will address the Chamber of Commerce luncheon on February 1 about raising the standards of medical practitioners. State Phone Commissioner John A. Macronala will speak at Stratfield Monday noon.

Atorney Benedict Holden Tartford Connectual Chamber of Commerce Monda John A. Macronala Stratfield

Harmony Council Meets on State Officers at Meeting

Harmony Council No. bdr. OU 4 I will entertain the state officers of the organization at the council program. New building tonight.

Harmony Council State

East Hampton Weather Cat Proves Storm Signal

The cat of Louis James, famed as a weather prophet, correctly signaled yesterday’s snow storm. The rat shows excitement before snow or rain. The Pat has lent the animal to local farms for predictions, and James plans to offer it to President Coolidge.

Seamston Louis James James Pereselaent Coolidge

Bills in Senate Cover Motor Vehicle Insurance and Juvenile Trial Rules

The Senate debates include measures by Senator Wilder such as amending Chapter 336 of the Public Acts of 1921 to allow no mistakes after trial for juveniles and a provision that from January 1, 1926 no motor vehicle license is granted without posting insurance payable to anyone injured by the operator.

Wilder

Superior court salaries and voting measures proposed in state bills

A summary of proposed state legislation includes raising the Superior court messenger salary to 2000, reserving 260 license markers annually, and authorizing absentee voting procedures. Other items extend pensions for a Fairfield county state attorney, adjust salaries for a state official, require signaling devices on farm equipment, acquire land for a Bridgeport courthouse area, and empower the Bridgeport Widows Society to hold and dispense assets up to 500000 for its purposes.

Fairfield Co Superior Court Secretary of State Charles $. Livans Mairfeld County Superior Fairfield County Walker Seeley Wheeler Court House County Court House Bridgeport Condominaton Bridgeport Protestant Widows Society

Study Finds Defective Classes Boost Citizenship and Jobs

A survey of former students from Waltersville defective classes shows 73 of 90 exhibit satisfactory behavior after leaving, with many securing trades, painting, factory, or home work jobs. About 59 percent come from two parent or single-parent homes, and several have started families or remarried with teacher guidance.

Reform School Waltersville

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