Commission to rule on $36,000 probate claim
A probate case awaits a commission verdict on Isabel Lewis's $36,000 claim against the estate of Benjamin G. Lewis. The commission, including Charles C. Canfield Thormas M. CulVman and Clifford B. Wilson, will file a decision in Probate Court soon after yesterday's hearing. Miss Lewis, the sole witness, testified she has lived at 1729 Boston Avenue since age 17 and receives 100 per month for life. The estate, valued around 164000, largely benefits charities per the will. Judges Arthur M. Comley and John S. Pullman and Attorney Beers attended the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles §. Canfield
Thormas M. Cul
Vman
Clifford B. Wilson
Isabel
Lews
Benjamin G. Lewis
Miss Lewis
Lewis
Boston’ Avenue
Nieas
Tg Farms
Wiltniess
Boston Avenue
Arthur M. Comley
John S. Pullman
Beers
Maude Adams Tradition Ends as Billie Burke Chosen
New York report says Maude Adams will not return to the stage. Billie Burke is named to carry on the thirty year tradition established by Adams and Froman, a Christmas custom marking Adams’s long association with the Empire stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Maude Adams
Billie Burke
Charles Froman
Miss Adams
Alameda Naval Base Offer Set for Next Congress
The House Naval Affairs Committee announced there is not enough time before Congress ends to fully investigate the Alameda California land offer of 5340 acres for a naval base. The decision on whether to accept the proffer will be left to the next session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Alameda
Cal
House Naval Affairs Coromittes
Store Under Sheriff's Attachment Is Robbed
A store at 765 Barnum Avenue owned by Martin Nielkian, tied up by a sheriff's attachment, was found robbed yesterday of merchandise valued near 200 dollars. A basement door was smashed and the upper floor entered through a broken corridor. Thieves stole 25 boxes of cigars, cartons of cigarettes, 25 boxes of rubes, 16 dollars of candy and 3 dollars of chewing gum.
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Barnum Avenue
Martin Nielkian
Williston Street
Coor
Bethany Club Plans Joint Supper and Entertainment
At a Bethany Congregational church meeting the Bethany Men's club finalized plans for a joint supper and entertainment with the Women's club to be held tonight in the church parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethany Club
Bethany
Bethany Congregational Church
Obituary notices honor local residents and fraternal members
Multiple death notices from St. Vincent’s and local churches record funerals for Terrence McMahon Julius Hurd Francis Hagan Frank Dalton Viola Johnson Josephine Smith Cyril Ocoin Mrs Pauline Voight John Beatty Joseph Allaire and others. The obituaries list survivors, church affiliations, and burial details at St Michael’s Mount Grove and Lakeview cemeteries.
Mrs Keppler to Address Bridgeport Catholic Women
Wilhelmina S. Keppler honorary president of the German Catholic Woman's Union with 200000 members will speak Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the Bridgeport Branch meeting of the Connecticut Council of Catholic Women. She represented the union last October at the National Council of Catholic Women conference in Washington and promised to speak in this city this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhelmina S. Keppler
Coral Accents Elevate Georgette Gown
A tan georgette gown features self colored embroidery bands and coral chenille trims. A coral hat completes the ensemble with a coordinated touch.
Importance of Gray in Spring Jewelry and Embroidery
Gray becomes a dominant spring hue in jeweled accessories and garments. Designers pair it with bright colors and emphasize cross-stitch and peasant embroidery details on garments and accessories.
Pretty neglige pattern offered by mail
A Bridgeport Telegram pattern notice promotes a 278 yard 40 inch fabric neglige design in small medium and large. It explains cost about 4.10 with silk options and 15 cents for pattern by mail, including contact details and a five day pattern check.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport Telegram
Barnum 6100
Rector’s Aid hosts whist party at parish house
Calvary Episcopal Church Rector’s Aid plans a whist party tomorrow at 2 PM in the parish house. Mrs. Charles Gay chairs, assisted by Mrs. A Russell Cone Mrs. Arthur Thompson Mrs. C Howard Dunbar Mrs. William Stiff and Mrs. Ann Parrott. The social event gathers local ladies for an afternoon of cards and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvary Episcopal Church
Charles Gay
A. Russell Cone
Arthur Thompson
C. Howard Dunbar
William Stiff
Ann Parrott
Surprise Party Honors Angeline Del Vecchio
A party given for Angeline Del Vecchio by Jennie Verrilli and Margaret Glaurro featured pink and white decorations, refreshments, games, and dancing. Guests included Jennie Verrill, Dora Verrill, Margaret Clausse, Anna Nieldon, Lucy Verrilli, Angelina Del Vecchio, Addiing Del Vecchio, Rocco Colorado, Henry and Alfred Del Vecchio, and Mr and Mrs Michael Del Vecchio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angeline del Vecchio
Jennie Verrilli
Margaret Glaurro
Jennie
Dora Verrill
Margaret Clausse
Anna Nieldon
Lucy Verrilli
Angelina
Addiing del Vecchio
Rocco Clorado
Henry
Alfred del Vecchio
Mr. and Mira
Michael del Vecchio
Children of Mary to Produce One-Act Play
The Children of Mary of St. Charles church directed by William Snidewind will stage a one act play titled The Revolt by Hijis Parker Rupler at St Johns hall on February 8 followed by dancing. The society expects a highly successful event with a cast including Grandma Grett May Brannick Pauline Katherine Brennick Susan Jane Jones Wilx beth Brown Kate Josephine Grace Josephine May Edith Eula McQueeney Ida Marie McQueeney May Martha Rouge.
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Children of Mary of
Three Piece Jersey Suit in Tan with Cape Trim
A warm tan three piece jersey suit for spring features crepe de chine bands in the same shade and tan yarn embroidery. It includes a short sleeveless cape reaching to the waistline and hanging loosely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phrel
Loretta OConnell to Play in Milford Recital
Loretta OConnell will perform in Milford in a joint recital with soprano Marie Rothman under Lanralten hall. The program includes Scarlatti, Verdi, Chopin, Beethoven, and Schumann works plus The Wind and The Years at the Spring.
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Lanralten Hall
Milford
Beethoven
Loretta O'Connell
Ave Maria Gounod
Fale
Curran
Ropin
Gross
Marie Rothman
Roselin
Sofumabe
Auttrage
Schumann
Bride
Chopin
Wind
Spross
Will_o
Bassett
Grant-Schuster
Spring
Beach
Mrs Larson Receives Gift At Choir Party
St Peter's Choir held a Sunday party at the home of Mr and Mrs Carl V Larson 483 Ellsworth Street. Carl Larson Ray Garrison and John Patuzzi from Polla Palace orchestra entertained with music. George Benham gave a recitation. Choir members presented Mrs Larson with an ice tea set in appreciation of her work. Guests included Rev Charles Leddy Miss Katherine McGrath organist Mrs Relph Hannewell and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter's Choir
Carl'v. Larson
Ellsworth Street
Carl Larson
Ray Garrison
John Patuzzi
Polla Palace Orchestra
George Benham
Larson
Charles Leddy
Katherine McGrath
Relph Hannewell
Christine (Williams
Mary Malansy
Dora Miraffi
Helen Lombard
Richard Lombard
John Pajoska
George Shebard
Miss Dingman to Receive 124 Weeks Compensation
Compensation Commissioner Edward T. Buckingham ordered American Chain Company to pay Lydia Dingman of 645 Carroll Ave $6.98 weekly for 124 weeks after she injured her right hand at the plant on August 5, requiring amputation of three fingers. The ruling assigns liability and sets the payment schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward T. Buckingham
American Chain Company
Lydia Dingman
Carroll Avenua
Miss Dingman
American Chain
Banking Institute Announces Public Speaking Class
Bridgeport Chapter of the American Institute of Banking arranged a special class in public speaking with Alvin M. Hearse as instructor. The first meeting will be held February 6 at the High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
American Institute of Banking
Alvin M. Hearse
Silk Slip-ons in Deep Rose Waist Knit Details
Classified brief describes silk slip-ons in deep old rose, neatly knitted at the waist and suitable under a coat. Prices listed as $1.00, $1.65, and $1.95 for variations.
Bliss Named Minister to Sweden by President Harding
Robert Woods Bliss of New York, third assistant secretary of state, was nominated by President Harding to be minister to Sweden, succeeding Tra Nelson Morris who recently resigned.
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Washington
Robert Woods Bliss
New York
Harding
Sweden
Tra Nelson Morris
Births and Marriages Record From Local Census Borough
Vital statistics listing births for several couples with addresses on Arctic, Gregory, Benson, Beardsley, Kossuth, Olive, Logan, Hal lett, Broad, Wordin, Lindley and Wordin avenues plus a set of marriage licenses for Solliey Marcell and Angelina Borellai, George Ujiaki and Mary Nimet, with Medina or mixed names. The page also mentions a shampoo advertisement and a fair note.
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Herbert
Louise Johnson
Arctic Street
Peter
Helen Daniels
Gregory Street
Terrence
Irena Doran
Benson Road
Patrick
Mary McCarthy
Beardsley Street
Anthey
Kermiera Steinbach
Kossuth Street
Howard
Rosalie Krosikowski
Olive Street
Felix and
Fannig de Rosa
Logan Street
Panlang Toso Pulley
Hallett Street
William and Stuart
Broad Street
Edward and
Eliza Batchelor
Wordin Avenue
James and
Margery Robinson
Lindley Street
Solliey Marcell
North Main Street
Angelina Borellai
Harlem Avenue
George Ujiaki
Sharps
Mary Nimet
Hincock Avenue
Sherbets and goblets in Heisey glass sale
A local ad advertises sherbets and goblets in high Colonial Heisey glass. Items priced at regularly $8.00 for sherbets and $4.75 for sherbets, with offer 6 for $1.40 or $1.80 and 15 cents each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heisey Glass
Basement Heater Fits Bedroom and Bath Needs
A compact powerful heater designed for basement spaces proves suitable for bedrooms and bathrooms. The unit offers convenient warmth with safe operation for enclosed rooms and small living areas.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Commission
Isabel S. Lewis
Naval Base
Terrence McMahon
Brooks Street
Staples’ School
St. Vincent's Hospital
Emmett Club
Wheeler & Wilson Veterans Association
Ancient Order of Hibernians
J. C. Tuthill Camp
Woodmen of the World
Men’s League
St. Charles' Church
Sond
Cohew
John
James
Ahon
Julius Hort
Julius Hurd
Elm Street
Monroa
Mr. Proper
Long Hil
Long, Hill Cemetery
Francis Hagan
Francis John’ Hagan
Rose
John Hagan
Adams Street
Rose Boratick
Newport . News
Joseph
Frank Dalton
James Dalton
Mullins, Scott & Redgate
Golden Hill Street
St. Augustine's Church
St. Michael's Cemetery
Viola A C. Johnson
Viola M. C. Johnson
Ida
Charles J. Johnson
Carroll Avenue
Mountain Grove Cemetery
Josephine Smith
John H. Smith
George Street
Selah Homan
Ida Smith
Sony
George L.joseph F
Richard J. Smith
Homan
Madison Avenue
St.Augustine’s Church
St. Michael's Cemestery
Cyril O'Coin
Blooney
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Schwartzkoff
Wayng Street
St. Anthony's French Church
St. Michael’s Cemetery
Pauline Voight
Tunxta Hill
Fainfeld
Charles L. Dennis
State Street
Charles Simpson
Bridgeport Christian Minsion
Lakeview Cemetery
John A. Beatty
Hancock Avenue
Trinity Episcopal Church
F. E. Aitkins
Joseph Allaire
Joseph Alaire
Adolph Allaire
Lea Avenue
St. Anthony’s
Mrs. Keppler
Tetley
Tetleys
Aper
Marguerite Mannix
Anson Street
Lillian Douglas
Lenox Avenue
Long Beach
L. L
Fred W. Douglas
Hotel Nassau
Elsie Winkler
Arthur Lyman
Clarke Kirkman
New York City
Theodore Robey
Ridgewood Place
South Norwalk
Sound Beach
B. H. Steegmailer
Pobey
Thomas H. Smith
Tranistan Avenue
Alma Lehman
Denver
Colorado
Carolyn
Charles
Bertram Levy
Aoe
Semper Fidelis Club
William Hunte
Colony Street
Children OF Mary
Mrs. Larson
Dingman
Banking Institute
Bliss
Marcel
Mme
Vera
Main St. Tel
Noble
State ST
Bosworth
Che
Marcella
Hrehr
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