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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1923

Page

4

Recreation Head Plans to Dismiss Volunteer Guards at Seaside Park

Place V. Gahan of the Board of Recreation announced plans to abolish the United States Volunteer Life Saving Corps guard service at Seaside Park. Guards would be placed under direct Recreation Department control, with $1,000 allocated to equip the new corps. The Park Board and Recreation Board disagree on funding and the Seaside corps's continuation. Irving Bison, captain, says the corps will resist dismissal.

oLit Fayerweather Sisiana Seaside Park V. Gahan Superae Board of Recreation Recreation Department United States Volunteer Life Olg Volunteer Corps Hhe Rk Department Park Guard Polunteer Corps Board of Park Comrs Y Irving Bison Hammer

Riker Chosen Head of Fairfield Luncheon Club

Fairfield January 23 Special Riker was unanimously elected first president of the Fairfield Luncheon Club at the regular meeting held at the airfield Beach. Officers named include vice president G C, secretary R A Knight, treasurer E Dillistin, and directors H M Rennell WH Williamson J F Deyo A Huntington Dr W N Donaldson and Rev C Silcox.

Fairfield EL Riker Fairfield B Ancheon Club Airfield Beach G.C Iroll Sec. Eatery R. A. Knight E. Dillistin H. MH. Rennell Wh, Williamson J. F. Deyo A. 3

Exclusive Sketches of Ancient Egyptian Relics Revealed

A 1928 North American Newspaper Alliance feature describes excavations by Lord Carnarvon and Howard Carter. It highlights artifacts from Tutankhamun's tomb, including an alabaster vase with lace-like handles, food bowls, a gold throne, and cedar statues, noting their craftsmanship and utilitarian origins.

Alliance Lord Carnarvon Carter Wing Tut-Ankh-Amen Jesus Solomon Haye

Claims Committee Meeting To Review Tax Abatements

The regular weekly meeting of the Clariiy committee of the common council will be held Thursday night to consider a large number of petitions for tax abatements and other matters.

Reguar Clariiy Committee of the Common Council

Withdrawal of Local Candidate May Help Hill

Shelton January 23 Frank Ballard of Bridgeport withdraws as Fairfield county commissioner candidate. Implication favors Representative John H. Hill for the post as Ballard’s term runs to October 1. Mayor Beard has recovered from a cold. Representatives Hill and Sinsabaugh left for Dartford to join the legislature session. Alyse Osborne of Howe Avenue visiting Hartford. Methodist Episcopal Church official board to meet Wednesday with wives as guests. Mrs Brinsmade of Coram Avenue improving after serious illness.

Shelton Frank Ballard Bridgeport Fairfield County John H. Hill AG. Ballard Beard John N. Sinsabaugh Dartford Alyse Osborne Howe Avenue Hartford The Methodist Episcopal Church Brinsmade Coram Avenue

Mooring Rack 10 to be Repaired at New Haven Road

Harbormaster William A. Lalmond says the mooring rack adjoining the city dock will be repaired once a work boat is secured. The pier broke down about three weeks ago, forcing barges and towboats to tie at the only other public dock, the foot of Wall Street, crowding the municipal wharf.

William A. Lalmond City Dock Wall Street

Trolley Company Defe ndant in Personal Injury Suit

Emma Fy Strassburger of Hartford filed a Common Pleas action against the Trolley Company for 2000 damages claiming serious physical infirmities from a fall when alighting a trolley with a Tanity platform on October 16, 1922 near Barnum avenue and Wing street. The accident allegedly occurred as she alighted from the defendant's car.

Emma Fy Strassburger Hrdgeport Common Pleas Court Connecticut Company Barnum Avenue Wing Street

Eye of pig grafted in socket of youth

Pa’hason New Jersey reports a surgeon known for public service performed a pig eye graft in the eye socket of a boy named Alfred Lema Nowles. The pupil had been blinded seven years earlier by a fireworks explosion, marking a controversial medical trial.

Pa'hason N J. Janu Edward B. Morgan Alfred Lemanowles

Novelty Company Files Bankruptcy Petition in Bridgeport

Wybe Seeley, president of Uhead Novelty Co. of Bridgeport, files a voluntary bankruptcy petition. The firm makes eggs and novelties. Liabilities listed at about 2200 with assets pegged at 860.

Ufhead Novelty Co Bridgeport Wycb Seeley

Traffic violators cited in Maui Isham and Dibla Pairel case

Two individuals were cited today for violations of the traffic ordinance. Maui Isham, residing at 63 Mue, and Dibla Pairel were charged after a routine traffic stop and processed at the city station.

Maui Isham Dibla Pairel Myenne

Milford court contest leads to appointive resolutions

Special to The Telegram reports a Milford town court composition dispute. Joint resolutions proposed by several representatives would appoint Jervis D. Brown Sr as Milford judge and Wil liam McCarthy Norman Buckingham and George A. Smith as deputy judges for two years. Other measures seek to reduce county commissioners to one, authorize local zoning commissions, and rename Bridgeport Morris Plan to Moros Plan bank. House leader Bell presided in Buckley’s absence due to illness.

Tartford Milford Town Court Jervis D. Brown Milford Court William McCarthy Norman Buckingham George A. Smith Smith Platt Milford Woodruff Blyde Brooklyn Hubbard Greenwich Bridgeport Morris Plan Company Moros Plan Bank Kelly Colchester Joan Buckley Union Bell Salisbury

Klan Member Discharged By City Court After Car Engine Issue

William Jerrenen, a Ku Klux Klan member, was discharged in City court yesterday morning after arraignment for possessing a car with no engine numbers. He claimed ownership with papers, blamed wartime engine replacement, and said he joined the Klan in Chicago while serving in the merchant marine, estimating 60 percent of crews were Klan members.

William Jerrenen Ku Klux Klan Werrence East 72Nd Street New York Chicago Merchant Marine

Liquor violator fined and jailed in city court

John V. Clark of 62 Beach Street, once a saloon keeper, was fined $100 and given 10 days in jail for liquor law violation. An additional 10 days was added for alleged assault on his wife. Mrs Clark testified he sold whiskey at home for 25 cents a glass and forced her to act as bar maid.

John V. Clark Beach Street Irs Clark

Woman 102 Recovering After Gas Inhalation Incident

Mrs Florence Kowalski aged 102 of 8 Kossuth Street was overcome by fumes from an oil stove at home yesterday. Found in a semi conscious state the room was thick with soot. Dr Louis Simonsen reports she is recovering today.

Florence Kowalski Kossuth Street Louis Simonsen

Fishing Through Ice Season Closes February First

Sportsmen must complete ice fishing before February 1 as the season for fresh waves lakes and ponds ends that day. The closed period lasts until April 1 and violations of the close season law carry a $60 fine.

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