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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1922

Page

20

Remnants of a Barged Vessel Stir Harbor Rumors

The aging Bellora ferr y Stee pter chase Island remains were dismantled leaving a steel hull and boiler. Tug and crew movements linked to customs officials, a sensational escape from authorities, and recapture reports surfaced. Local boats alert to rumored channel shifts near the bug light. Submarine trials and cargo movements by barge crews added to island harbor activity.

Bellora Chase Island Piaisure McGovern London

Resignation of Alderman Kelly from Farmers Dairy Co

Alderman Eugene J. Kelly of the Third district resigned as secretary treasurer of the Farmers Dairy Company. The move follows a prior shift when Mitchell Dairy Company entered the area a short time ago. Kelly had served with Farmers Dairy for two years and said he has offers from Ferals Road for positions under consideration, but plans a vacation around August before deciding.

Eugene J. Kelly Farmers ‘Dairy Company Mitchell Dairy ‘Company Kelly Fermers Dat Ausuat

Summerfield church to build new $86,000 edifice

Summerfield M E Church voted to erect an $86,000 church and parish house to replace the current structures. Pastor Rev Charles A Quigley said construction may start within six weeks. The complex on Ridgefield Clairmont and Hudson avenues will include a Sunday school wing and a large auditorium, with a modern interior in old English Gothic style.

Summerfield Methodist Episcopal Church Charles A Quigley Ridgefield Clairmont jTudsoa Bentsey Chelr Osson Lye Iettehen Tom Moure Askalgosa Colleges Iowa Arreth Ridgefield Avenue Bibleal Institute Theotrical Seminary New Jarser Lidir Ming Peel Samuel Beth Bridgepury Bridgeport Quigley Scorke Haig Weat

Merchants Push Widening of Broad Street Road

Merchants along Broad Street press City Council to widen the street, grading to add ten or eleven feet for better drainage. They warn that current width hampers surface water runoff and business after heavy rains, amid debate over asphalt paving versus traditional pavement. The plan includes widening to ease curb removal and improve access for street traffic.

Sammon Broad Street State Eli Public Works Department

Major Turney Pleads For Temple Project Support

Major Y P Turney, former grand charter member of Adele Lodge I O F, urged members of Arcann Lodge to back the plan for a new Odd Fellows Temple at a recent meeting on Broad Street. He named Dr Orville Rector George Bramund Peter Senter and Bev Crumpel as fellow supporters among past officers of Arcann Lodge.

Turney Amd Chariar Adele Lodge I Mambere Arcamim Anil Mneang Turnay Orville George Bramund Peter Senter Bev Crumpel Frands Arcanum Ofli

Thorne Considered for High School Annex Principal

Norman C. Thorne of Portland is being favorably considered by the Board of Education for the High School Annex principal post. The main high school will be led by James C. Moore, principal, with Thorne to oversee annex operations if approved for better administration. The board will likely place the matter on the agenda for July's meeting.

Norman C. Thorne Portland Oregon Agus P. Thorne Charitias Board of Education Na Pineal Dia James C. Moore Tae Gero Moore le Bally Vetter Stinex Thorne Yale

New York Mermaids to California for Classic Swim

New York swimmers Miss Kelen Walnerisnl and Miss Othel McGary of the New York Women's SA depart for Santa Barbara California to compete in the senior national A A U championships freestyle on July 4. The trip invites comparison with Pacific Coast rivals as western stars seek to prove superior in the classic fixture and relative ratings since 1920.

New York Kelen Walnerisnl Othel McGary Santa Barbara Cal Snayt Crities Fale California

Maxwell, Noted Athlete, Dead in Pennsylvania

Robert Py Maxwell, former All America guard and weight thrower, sports writer, and longtime football official, died after injuries from an automobile crash late Sunday. Maxwell, a famed figure in sports, survived by family and colleagues as reports detail his career.

Norristown Associated Press Robert Py Tiny) Maxwell

Troopers Halt Miners March in Punxsutawney

State police moved into Punxsutawney Pa to end a coal strike disturbance after night of disorder. About 800 marching protesters destroyed a seals horse and scales wrecked a motor truck and cut a fuel line from another vehicle. Troopers dispersed the crowd with no casualties.

Punxsutawney Associated Press Marnhing Wen

Suzanne Lenglen Defeats British Net Star In Tennis Victory

Suzanne Lenglen of France defeated Kathy McKane of England to win the world women’s tennis championship on the grass court at Wimbledon. Lenglen dominated the match, securing a straight-sets victory in the international tournament.

Suzanne Wimbleron Presa Mme Suzanne Lenglen France Kethlesa McKane England

Winsted Man Held on Murder Charge

Sidney G Ward toped charged after shooting and killing Flora Benedict aged 81 at her home near Kent Mountain South Kent May 17. Coroner Sasavei A Herman ruled Ward criminally responsible for the homicide.

Winsted Autosisted Sidney G . Ward Sre Flora Loulem Benedict Kent Maowntain South Kent Sasavei A. Herman

Woman's body found in sound near Stamford

A woman's body was recovered from the sound near Stamford after a storm. Fishermen Ishk Allro and others saw the body carried into the harbor by a current. The victim is believed to be Mrs. vent Robinson of New Rochelle, whose wedding ring and clothing were noted by investigators.

Sound Stamford Vent Robinson New Robeils Tonefaland Sound Tamford Wehr Allro Gien Cave Evselien A. Z. Rohjnaon Ama Childern Agee Wy Coty Werhar Le 7 Mr. Robinson Rvs N.Y

Main Street Fire Report Debunked at Scene

A burnt generator caused a false alarm in the Teherte building corridor. Firefighters were dispatched but found no active blaze after a quick inspection. Two men were reportedly involved in the incident, but no injuries or fire were confirmed.

Election and officers of the Odd Fellows Meeting

The record notes officers elected or re elected including Noble m oJ Kartany vice Lex Veret ryenroIns George and Frearh as treasurer George F tis. and Toye Thon c as trustees with George E Curtly as treasurer and Mrs Curtis as second trustee Eqs iwonred x. Bert Crump spoke of a trip to Toronto and Montreal and the Yankee reception by Canadian brethren.

Kartany Lex Veret ryenroIns George, Frearh Financiat George F Tis Treauty INE Toye Thon George E. Curtly Iwonred Wichol George E. Milly Curtis Wan Aloo Ptaster Odd Petlony Association Bert Crump Canada Toronto Montreal Jane Yankees

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