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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1920
Page
2
The Triangle Guard plans its annual outing today with the squad preparing to depart by train from-Portland. The event includes a late afternoon gathering and a focus on team bonding and field activities at the host site.
Obituary notices report funerals and services for several locals. Maxime Rajette, of 159 Helen Street, had a requiem mass at St Anthony’s and burial at Lake Jewel. Jeremiah O’Donnell, a patient at Norwich Sanatorium, died at age sixty six and was survived by Joseph Bubbe and Katharine O’Donnell. Joseph Ryan, aged, and relatives included William of Bridgeport, Henry and Frank Ryan, and Mrs B M Griggs of Springfield.
Residents describe a lively block party that grew tense and confused as alcohol and disorder surfaced. Local officials promise review while attendees recall a festive, noisy evening with mixed reactions.
Judge Joan W Banks in the Superior Court reserved decision on an injunction brought by William A Leahy and Mary Leahy against Aluminum Castings Co of that place. The couple alleges nighttime odors gases and nuisance from the foundry harming their property and seeks a restraining order plus damages of 10000. The defendants contest the level of nuisance and a compromise to curb nighttime operation was rejected. Banks will personally inspect conditions at the shop before ruling.
Weather bulletin notes fair conditions with gentle southwest to west winds across the Atlantic. Temperatures steady, no major changes expected, across stations from Boston to New Orleans with variable cloudiness and light to moderate winds. no severe weather indicated.
A New York conference was held to decide actions following the killing of Dr. Igrad Friedlander of the Jewish Ideological Seminary and Dr. Bernard Cyuster, with aims to aid their families and establish a memorial fund. Proposals included memorial services at synagogues and a joint cultural spiritual fund distributed to Jews abroad, led by Mn Warburg and bankers Joel & Co.
A vintage ad lists straw hats from 60 cents to 10 dollars, untrimmed and trimmed styles, Georgette hats, shirt waists from under 4 dollars, silk waists, veils, and new sweaters all at cost or bargain prices. Raincoats priced down as well, with ranges from under 10 to 75 dollars.
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