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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1924

Page

18

Divorce Custody Hearing Over Court Order For Butterworth Kids

Misunderstanding of a Superior court order regarding the custody of the Butterworth children from Stratford and his former wife, divorced months ago, will be addressed in a morning hearing before Judge John W. Banks. Butterworth has repeatedly clashed with counsel and claimed he was never properly served with the order relinquishing custody. he has been eight months in arrears on alimony.

Butterworth Stratford John W. Banks M. Tannerworth

Coroner to Open Inquiry in Death of Auto Victim

Coroner John J. Phelan will hold an inquest at 9 30 this morning into the death of John Link 49 of Verdin Avenue who was fatally injured during a storm while a horse he led was dragged into the path of an automobile. The incident occurred amid thunder and lightning as Link tried to move the animal.

John Link Verdin Avenue Willr John J. Phelan Link

Leaky Gas Tank Forces Maughan To Delay Trip

Lieutenant Russell L. Maughan, a one day coast to coast flyer, was forced to return to LAN after a leak appeared in his emergency gasoline tank shortly after he departed for New York. He will attempt to leave again later today after the delay near Sacramento.

Lan Francisco Russell L. Maughan New York Maughan Sacramento

Injury Which Caused Death Of Man Probed

New Britain June 20 A Bristol police inquiry is under way into Louis Alverides whose escape from New Britain General Hospital followed his admission in a semi conscious state after a fight two weeks earlier. An autopsy showed a blood clot on the brain.

New Britain Bristol Louis Alverides New Britain General Hospital

Arguments Today on Kennels Injunction In Greenwich Estate

Judge il Malthie will hear arguments in Superior court this morning over a motion to maintain kennels housing 20 dogs valued at 10,000 on a Greenwich estate. Wealthy neighbors seek an injunction, citing constant yapping and nuisance dalle.

Il Malthie Greenwich

Man Fatally Struck by Car at 204 Main Street

Witnesses say a child stepped from behind a parked car Saturday and was fatally hit by an automobile driven by Mor rs Golditch of Providence R I. The driver was unable to see the vehicle ahead. Golditeh released on bonds of 1500 awaiting coroner’s finding.

Ray Béng St Main Street Morrs Golditch Providence R. 1 Goldlteb Phelan Dénon Golditeh

New Firemen Appointed and Promoted Assigned to Duties

Chief Daniel FE Johnson announces four new hires and several promotions within the Fire department. Hosemen A Mansfield James McCarthy and Samuel Corsa plus Bartholome are assigned to Trick No 3. George RB Bray rises from ladderman to No 1 Chem Cy. Lieutenant Wil cher, promoted from engineer, remains with Company No 10.

Daniel FE. Johnson Fire Department A. Mansfield James McCarthy Samuel Corsa Bartholome George RB. Bray Chem Tieutenant Wilcher

Inmates Well Cared For At Norwalk County Jail

A Norwalk report praises the sanitary care of inmates at the County Jail, noting excellent physical condition and contentment. The facility, Morwal county officials, and the port Tilectory are referenced in the account.

Norwalk Morwal

Rawley Wins $631 Suit Against Danbury Woman

J. Rawley, chairman of the Bridgeport boxing commission, is awarded damages of $631.74 against Margaret Kearns of Danbury in a Court of Common Pleas decision by Judge Clarence HK yesterday. The suit grew from an alleged November accident on North Wave nut.

J. Rawley Bridgeport Boxing Commission Margaret Kearns Danbury Court of Common Clarente HK Rawley North Wavenut

Sign Fund Bridge Party Aids Walton Town Signs

June 30 By Telegram Service Mrs Whar F Peson entertained a bridge party this afternoon to increase the town sign fund. Twelve tables were present with guests from Westport and Weston. Funds are expanding and it is hoped signs will soon go up throughout the town.

Walton Tele+gram Whar F ‘Peson Westport Weston

City playgrounds to open tomorrow with play leaders

Ridgeport's formal opening of six playgrounds tomorrow includes swimming classes twice weekly, science instruction for boys on Tuesdays, and reading and sewing activities. The Board of Recreation will employ four instructors at Old Mill Green and fewer at other sites, with schedules from 9:30 a.m. to dark and a August closing featuring swimming races at Seaside Park.

Ridgeport Board of Recreation Seaside Park Bridgeport Fire Department Elling Mil Green Yellow Mill Beachwood West End Washington Park Tafayette Shoth Oeserve Marian Thorne Florence Outhouse Mildred Pastine John O'Connell William Meade Arlotte Burns Cornelia Lom

New York man loses salary claim against Norwalk firm

Alfred Meyerowitz of New York City sued H and O Chain Company of South Norwalk seeking 825 dollars in salary plus 129 dollars for expenses. Judge John W. Banks reported the claim lacked substantiation and ruled in favor of the pendant company. The court entered judgment for Meyerowitz's counter claim of 202 dollars.

Alfred, Meyeront New York City H. and O. Chain Company Souths Norwalk Superior Court John W. Banks Judement Pendant Meyero Meyerowitz

Woman slain with hatchet. husband held in WLMTIRA

WLMTIRA Ont June 34 Mrs Logie Bowman 28 was found slain after returning from church where she sang in the choir. Her throat apparently cut with a hatchet. Her 26 year old husband was arrested.

Wlmtira Logie Bowman

Norwalk Common Pleas Court Opens In City Hall

The civil Court of Common Pleas opens this morning in Norwalk City Hall before Judge John J. Walsh. Several cases involving Norwalk residents will be heard.

Common Pleas Court Norwalk Sion Civil Court of Common Pleas Norwalk City Hall John J. Walsh

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