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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1923

Page

6

Wreckers Clear Cars From Mud Holes on Stratford Ave

Str ATL Stratford avenue traffic is disrupted as wreckers pull disabled cars from deep mud ruts. Workers replace torn pavement, causing delays while filling holes. Residents complain of axles and body damage from the rough open side as aging concrete work on the north side advances slowly. The southern route remains unusable for months as the Scare Highway department handles the project. Basket picnic notices list Azalia chapter matrons planning an event at Bearri Park Thursday, with rain contingency Friday.

Stratford Stratford Avenue Reiter Deberiiou Tedar Apears Thornarhiare Scare Highway Department Flasseq Motor

Man given suspended jail sentence for breach of peace

A man received a suspended jail term for breach of peace after a Thursday hearing. He was ordered to serve the sentence if intoxication occurred, with a 7 PM curfew and conditions to avoid further trouble.

Patrptede Auio Patca

Notable visitors and locals seen around Spyre Hill and Watertown

Residents and friends gathered around Spyre Hill and the Watertown area for social events and visits. Notable names include Mrs Green of Spyre Hill, Mr and Mrs Shine, Mr Casey, James Meron, and Drs Wheeler, Whee, and Wheeler. Arthur Jesepent spent Saturday with friends in Strat. Greenfield connections and Aspetuck families were reported visiting, with several households hosting guests and relatives.

Morriste Ereen Spyre Hill Sunda Arthur Willian Shine Moore Noroinn Red Marsh Frere Theonrson Mere Benjamin Preneh Lille French Verrier Sof Mra Teeerenvn Mrx Virwin Hawards Bherwood Howards Wick Reed

Car rollover near Compo Hill road in Westport injures one

A single vehicle crashed on Compo Hill road near Westport on July 1 as a woman suffered a hip injury. Police say a speeding motorist lost control, sped through the area, and the car overturned before authorities could respond.

Compo Hill Road Westport Nawy York Wiley

Trumbull Moves to Enforce State Road Speed Limits

Town officials led by Selectman B S Reach announce strict enforcement of twenty five mph on the state road between Trumbull borders. Patrols will monitor driving behavior and penalties will follow violations. Fire Carnival planning for September proceeds with Fire Company and Community Club hosting a joint meeting tonight.

Rane Toenetin Great Selectman B.S. Reach

Sunday Dancing at Myrtle Beach Provokes Protests Enduring

Milford July 16 Special to the Treecramp reports Sunday dancing at Myrtle Beach despite town council action last year against Sunday amusements. Myrtle Beach proprietor J. Bennett opened his dining and dancing on the shorefront under a police license as protests linger. The article also notes local civic and church activities and mentions a fire of community notices and a cryptic obituary line referencing Amsterdam and Couperus.

Milford J.ud. Bennett Myrtle Beach Dennets Srt Barsuel H. Beard Pt. Trumbull Beach Areyren Keteri Re Lavis Torley Prion Anil Enildrem Puan Norton and Rhaday Rhaday Have Returned From Lywonsyllew Mra Tatte Mere Martha J. Rossetier Thomasten Freie Wepawauc Bred MM Burivd Hor Melis Py Sands Lemmon Leslie Pyvises Pine Grove

Marriage Crisis in Modern Times: Stevens Anniversary Reflections

Mrs L A Stevens laments marital discord and changing values in a long marriage. She argues modern couples seek material gains and quick divorces, contrasting old-fashioned modesty with current trends. The piece laments outside temptations harming family life and children's upbringing.

Syrateoro Ty A. Stevens Steyn Anya M Stevens Avon Roujuis

Novice bicyclist struck by auto in Fairfield case

A July 74 court hearing details Adam Rummell facing charges after his car struck three children on Blac Rock Turnpike. Witnesses say Rummell swerved to avoid others, causing Joe to collide and injure a boy with a broken arm and minor bruises.

Fairflerd Lesa Adam Rummell Smith Blac Rock Turnpike Coat Jendings Road Jung Am Joe Rumine

Westporters Rush to License Their Dogs

Westporters crowded the town clerk's office on July 16 to license dogs after a special Telegram report. Special Deputy Gems- Domestic Animals II of Hartford aided local owners including Warren Georar and others who had failed to register their dogs previously.

Westport Cour Gems Domestic Animels II Hartford Warren Georar Mili Rounda Alher Jhno

Hart May Open Movie Theatre on Westport Estate

Local rumors suggest Hart may establish a cinema on the Westport estate. Details are unclear with fragmented notes referencing renovations and landscape, but the project is described as a potential town centerpiece on a hill overlooking surrounding watercourses.

Hart Westport

State Receives Bage Taxes From Connecticut Co

New Haven reports that pending taxes, in arrears since July, total around 400000 with back taxes dating to 1890. The state expects continued payments as current taxes settle and revenue flow resumes.

Connecticut CO New Haven Coma Prellew Fiss Jfner Sean

Car Backing Accident Injures Officer. Driver Charged

A rear collision involving a civilian driver injured a police officer and led to the driver facing charges of reckless driving and operating a motor vehicle without a valid license. The crash occurred near a busy city street, with investigators detailing the sequence and resulting injuries.

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St Thomas Ball Dance Event at Pen-Meld Pavilion

A St Thomas area notice describes a dance event to be held at the Pen Meld pavilion in Fairfield on the night of Tuesday August 31. The gathering includes music and social activities with proceeds or benefits mentioned, inviting attendees and noting local organizers and a community context.

Anil New York Wil St Thomas Hood Aim St. Thomas Wang Patefield Bearnn

Lordship Gardens Hosts Weekend Visitors and Guests

Residents and visitors describe Lordship Gardens as a beautiful display with pink rambler roses and hollyhocks along the railings. A list of guests includes Mrs Maley and family of Waterbury, Mr and Mrs Wilson, and others from Hartford and Bridgeport visiting Pauline Street.

Barksroun Maley Mr. An Mex George Whittaker Maal Wilson Waterbury Arch Siridgeport Walter Woith Downes Hartford Pauline Street Mra Willan Sieat Evelyn West Dingiowered Noob Seba

Wrecked auto despoiled on Westport Road

A small touring car driven by Anthony Diorio of Noble Avenue crashed near Morningside Drive injuring occupants. Deputies investigated. vehicle left by roadside and parts were repeatedly stolen.

Westport Road Whetport Anthony Divrio Noble Avenue Bridgepark Smiedmin Park Efits Ieny Anthony Diorly Ogden Street Dridgenort Tae Edwar H. Merry Bolt Mide Najarres

Welsh coal vessel libeled over sea smash up

New Haven July 16 Special Telegram reports authorities including customs inspectors and a U S marshal inspected the American tramp Learmia Winterconne arriving from Cardiff Wales with tonnage and mood charges. A libel was filed in New Orleans following a voyage that ended with casualties and damage but the vessel was found to be within the law after a thorough two and a half year inspection.

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Fairfield judge bars reporters from courtroom

A Fairfield judge bans reporters from a court session amid protests by journalists. Prosecutor Wakeman refused to reveal case details, insisting only private channels could share information, citing sensitive interests and ongoing private negotiations.

Fairfield Fairfieem Haifeld Tian Court Bat Grout Wakeman

Reckless Driving Charge Nolled In Court

A court dismissed the reckless driving charge against the individual identified as a man and long involved in a royal area group. The proceedings noted the offender had prior ties and a family, with reference to a death affecting a relative.

Stratford Catholics Celebrate Lady of Mt Carmel Day

Stratford Catholics marked Lady of Mt Carmel Day with a daytime religious observance at St Piamas church followed by a street parade and a gaiety of colors. The event continued with baseball trolley dancing and public fireworks, climaxing in a festive season of food and celebration.

Stratford Mt.armel Trongphans Aneele Sravala Ile

Dance Benefit At Ft Trumbull Beach Hall For Church And Shelter

A community event at Ft Trumbull Beach Hall features a miro dance and a benefit drive to aid St Gabriels Church and a Jewish Shelter For Friends children. Mrs Maher hosts a Friday evening with guest announcements forthcoming, while proceeds from the Lucia House gathering and other dances support local charities and shelters and a Wiling Workers program at Park Teambull Union.

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Lawn Festival for St. Gabriel's Opens Friday

Milordsy July 76 Telegram reports St. Gabriel's lawn festival opening Friday to benefit St. Mary's and Women assisting the pastor. Event features a varied program with professionals and local talent, plus elaborate grounds and committee-led arrangements by Fathers Grffin and Kelley.

ST. Gabriel's Milfordsy Speel Aig St. Mary's Rey Por Melean Spavieuz McClean Griffin Kelley Blankets Sadie Warley Anna Kennedy Florence Hart Sophis Braknaleeds Sophie Kaefas James Phalen Mary Kupsen Mary Lyons Rose Molonsk Stefia Stank Calanessy Helen Motes Mandly Sellie Walsh Therine Kennedy Florence Vanderbilt Anna Phelan Nellie Wale Moes Rickingham Mhaibeth Watah Jotn Barney Anny Vande Mire Am Biarder Fenney Mar Eliabeth Feltis Penn Rose McCarthy Rose McCarthy, Mes Rackineham T Han-o Anna R Rolan Mary Qhoaehtinn Aluminum Altrad Bealff al- Bealff M Boxle M Weidenhammer Goreus Earnss Mary Arche Harveys Hurihurt Mary West

Heavy drinker fined in Fairfield court dispute ends in jail

In Fairfield town court today a man described as a heavy drinker was arraigned after a trial that cited cooperation with others to drink. Testimony suggested the man’s behavior caused others to drink, with the incident leading to ten days in jail.

Fairfield Court Fairfield Trieers Autearh Shinesky

Stratford Engagement Notice Confused By Uneven Text

Stratford July 14 engagement notice for Irene Beehler to Theodore Bennett announced by Mr and Mrs William Beehler of West Haven. Irene is a Skidmore graduate and secretary at Yale, with Phi Beta Kappa honors and ties to Yale’s Sheffield Scientific School.

Stratford Sterial Teather Wallam HH. Beehier West Haven Irene Beehler Upinus Theodore Bennett Jobdell Bechtereraduate Skidmore Colles J Vale University New Ha Kenne Shhofield Scientific School Yale University Phi Tea Dalth

Swimmer Sam Triver Plans Sound Crossing Amid Weather Hope

The Telegram reports long distance swimmer Sam Triver intends to swim across the sound next Sunday if weather permits. Details of the plan will be announced later in the week.

Fatrfield Sam Triver

Weigand Death Ends Probe Into Stock Dealings

New York July 1 Magistrates closed the record in the inquiry into broker Smit Weigand linked to the death of Little Joe Jacobs who alleged losses of 60000. Weigand killed himself at Mullard Conn on eve of the inquiry. Jacobs testified of long hours and lavish tipping while Wiegand's lawyer said Weigand was blameless. The Langey firm report showed Jacobs lost 12000 after a forced liquidation. Jacobs was a bold trader, and Weigand was described as sensitive and devoted to his faith.

New York Magistrats Cheritage Smit! Weigand Little Joe” Jacobs, Weiter Weigand Mullard Conn Joe Langles Ced Weigand Philip Wittenberg Ducobs Sald Tus Bela Ceart Bernard J. Sandler Jacats Wall Street Istanis

Ather Coat From Paris Shows Trimmed Leather Style

A fashion note describes a Paris made coat with trimmed leather and avant garde detailing. The description highlights craftsmanship and a sleek silhouette suitable for contemporary outerwear trends.

Paris

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