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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1923

Page

2

First Pilgrimage of Story Tellers Pleases Children

The wandering groups of storytellers under Mia Bara Sherman Pryor and others toured the city last night to entertain children. Parents and kids watched as the gypsy dressed performers drew near, with Monday and rain-adjusted scheduling. A long list of volunteers was named for summer duties, including Catherine Mies Trachan, Fisi Anderson, and many others, with last night assignments across Madison Avenue, Washington Park, Pembroke Street, Spruce Street, and nearby areas.

Sory] Jallera Mia Bara Sherman Pryor Misa Catherine MacLachlan Hise Anderson Catherine Mies Trachan Fisi Anderson Missyw Ballantyne Warnerinatow Sadie Landis Dorothy Morris Mary Kane Wdiss Dorothy Keane Josephine Dargan Marion Mallay Atiss Ruth Malay Vera Wesche Louise Emmeneger Anna Brandtmeyer Myrtie Brandtmeyer Frances Shelley Mary Lyon Mary Daly Misa Dorothy Kaplan Julia Berman Marie Martin Theresa Mia Agnes Chess Dorothy Jones Caroline Hounstea Dorothy Linehan Katherine McClure Leonore Cooney Sadie Kline Helen Frieda Gertrude Bruel Alec Whitney Flora Lister Helen Fried Madisor Avenue Katherine Barstow Mary Ballantyne Washington Park Sadie Land

Wind and fire sweep North Dakota causing huge loss

Reports from Fargo Carrington and Minot detail damage from fierce winds hail and rain across North Central and Northeastern North Dakota late Sunday. At least three killed and losses reach millions though some figures remain incomplete. In Minot a morning fire destroyed several buildings and apartments with losses estimated in the hundreds of thousands.

Fargo N. D North Dakota Carrington X PD Minut. N. D

Westport Fatality Inquest Resumes On Road Death

The inquest into the death of David Anan Brenn, son of Dr and Mrs Brennan of Campo avenues Westport, will continue today at 9 30 in the County building. Witnesses include Mrs Brennan and the victim’s siblings who saw the accident in front of the Brennan home. Joseph Mugavero, charged with reckless driving, is free on bail of 1500 following arrest by State Policeman Leo Carroll.

David Anan Brenn Mra. J. PB. Brennan Campo Avenues Westport Joseph Mugavero Norwal Corone John J. Paelan Brennan Muxavero Atate Leo Carroll

Seek Head of China Arms Smuggling Plot

A warrant was issued for the arrest of Lawrence H. Kearney charged with heading a plan for wholesale arms smuggling into China from Japanese and Russian sources. The notice appears in Shanghai on July 1.

China Shanghai Lawrence H. Kearney

Remedy for Itching Torture Promises Clear Healthy Skin

An advertisement claims a single remedy relieves itching and irritation, clears skin, and reduces eczema and blemishes. It markets a drugstore product named Zem bre garnt ly minor blemishes disappear as itching diminishes, featuring safety for tender skin and modest cost.

To Free Your Arms of Hair or Fuzz

The ad promotes a depilatory product with steps to apply a paste of powder and water to the skin, leave two minutes, then wash off to remove hair. It urges the reader to use a genuine product and claims the skin will be free from hair and blemish.

Maid killed as auto crashes into tree in Wellesley

Miss Anna Peterson a maid employed by Mrs Raymond Huntington of Wellesley Wis was killed when an automobile skidded on Washington Street and crashed into a tree. Huntington an official of Rabson Institute driving the car and his daughter Beth escaped injury.

Wellesley Anna Peterson Raymond Huntington Welles Huntington Pan Washington Street Rabson Insttute Beth

Admits Merritt Will to Probate in Local Court

Probate judge heard the will admitting the late Dorothy A Merritt’s estate of $10,000 to probate. The document dated February 6 names two sisters, Florence Stammel and Mise Tinie Merritt, as beneficiaries. Judge Paul L. Miller reserved decision on heirs amid a challenge by John K.H. Helm, who claims to be Mise Merritt’s former husband.

Florence Stammel Mise Tinie Merritt Dorothy A Merritt North Atnue Paul L. Miller John KH. Helm Newark Fattorney Mise Merritt Miller

Curtis Head of People's Bank Gaining Deposits

Directors reelect Curtis as president of the People's Savings Bank at yesterday's annual meeting. Total deposits at June 30 reach 2,246,339.21 with a six month gain of 396,007.87. Officers and trustees are renamed. new list includes Wa low as first vice president and Charles Anfeld as second vice president.

The People's Savings Bank Lewis J. Curtis Walow Charles Anfeld Bl. Lyons Frank Trubbard Henry A. Bishop Augustus Max. W. S Wayes Jerome Orcutt Philip K. Holzer A. He Bure Fred Atwater Paul Tt. Mailer M Moody Downer Samuel Ff. Beardsley

Hope to Reduce Cost of Summer Schools

In case the gate of S1 a week hueed to summer school students produces surplus a reduction in the union fee may be made later in the term. A charge of 1 a week will be made for present to meet expenses of teachers and supplies. Eight classes have started this year under the Board of Education with Y M C A and Y W C A aid.

John A. Young Y. M. Co W.C. A Board of Education Young

Meetings Tonight and Local Lodges List

In time or place of meeting notify the Fraternal Editor, Bridgeport Telegram. Circles and lodges named include Loretta Warner circle at 62 Cannon Street, Harmony Lodge at 945 Main Street, Ridgeport Hire, Algonquin Club, Stratford Avenue area, and multiple orders such as Y.W.C.A., Golden Hill Street groups, K of P, Daughters of Bethlehem, Seaside Hive, Republican Club, and others with various street addresses. The notice lists numerous lodge names and venues around Bridgeport and adjacent areas.

Bridgeport Telegram Loretta Warner Cannon Street Harmony Lodge Main Street Fred Rowe A. O Mina Street Ridgepourt Hire Coderwrite Algonquin Club Bradgeport Ter Winaller Stratford Avenue Dbralgeport Btate Army Lralgeport Athletic Club Y. Ww Golden Hill Korekapolinauhnike da Rom Tiss Panda M. Freundschatt Lebehah Lodge Bread Stree Iietsey Kuss Council Nene and Daughters of Labrary State Street Sick Benefit Association John G. Tutind Charles de Bonstesi Park City K. of Washington Avenue Hha

Hartford Man Is Given Long Term On Robbery Count

New York report states Louis Spencer of Hartford Conn was sentenced to serve 7 1/2 to 16 years for involvement in a January robbery of 350000 from two Municipal Bank messengers in Brooklyn. Mame Urehio of this city got 10 to 20 years and Peter Amoroso of Brooklyn 2 to 10 years. Fourth gang member Charles Spuckes was recently convicted and given 20 years.

Hartford New York Louis Spencer Conn Municipal Bank Brooklyn Mame Urehio Peter Amoroso Charles Spuckes

Christian Endyavor Picnic at Fairfield Beach

Fairfield July 9 Special to The Telegram A picnic was held tonight by the Christian Endeavor Society of the Stratford Congregational church at Fairfield Beach. Tomorrow night marks the first free band concert of a series to be staged at the Penfield Reef pavilion Irfield Beach from eight to nine oclock.

Pairfield Telegram Fairfield Beach Christian Indeavor Society Stratford Congregational Church Penfield Reef Pavilion Irfield Beach

Bridgeport Second Best State Birth Rate in 1922

Bridgeport ranks second among U S cities for favorable birth rate in 1922 per Board of Census figures. Hartford leads with 27 3 births per 1 000. Bridgeport shows 28 8. Death rates list Hartford 14 0 and Bridgeport 12 1 per 1 000 births, with infant deaths under one year tabulated.

Bridgeport United States Board of Census Hartford Connecticut

Student Drowns In Marblehead Harbor

James C. Bragwell Jr of Rocky Mount 8 C Harvard Law School student drowned today while bathing in Marblehead harbor off Marblehead Massachusetts.

Marblehead Mass James C. Bragwell, Jr Rocky Mount Harvard Law School Marblehead Harbor

Rumors Place Flo Leeds and Bill Hart in New Canaan

The Telegram reports July rumors naming New Canaan as the residence of Flo Leeds and Bill Hart. Hart, known as Bill Hart, is said to rent there enjoying the town's climate, while Leeds is described as hiding in New Canaan after the recent Stillman divorce case. The mystery of their whereabouts remains a topic of speculation tied to Washington or city markets.

Flo” Leeds Bill Hart New Canaan William 8. Hart Fie Leeds Stillman Hart Washington, D. C

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N. Dakota Merritt Curtis People's Bank Christian Endyavor Davis~s, Psyard Corner Main ST Fairfield
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