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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1922

Page

6

Plans Changes In Public School System In Town

WIOWN reports plans to departmentalize seventh and eighth grades at the opening of the school year September 5. Hawley school floors to host elementary and higher grades. Staff includes Lester B, Ruth Nichols, Murgyn, Caroline Whiting, and others. Local teachers will lead the six weeks' course with assignments to Yale university extensions and state studies.

WIOWN Hawley School Lester B Ruth Nichols Murgyn Caroline Whiting Fouth Shea Corrinne O'Connell Will Frays Marian Bartley Mary Jennie Honan Ellamney Taunton Flat Swamp Yale University Edna Stowe Felton Egan Maya Att Newtown Thavei Atom Stetieuts New York Palos Grounds Vic Charles A. Peale Boston Lancaster Penn Trinity Cuilet S al Iorma Injohn Beers Bert Bears Fan— "Edwards Edward ‘Ianford Sytordey Marnas Block Island Frank Hopkins Newtown Histol Storrs

Walnut Beach summer guests and residents listed

Tyrand View cottage hosts Mr. and Mrs J C Deborde and daughters Eunice and Lillian with Albert Bachmann and Kinney of Waterbury Vincent Tones of Hartford and Kenneth Entroa Stratford. Catholic Women’s Council oversees guests and orphans at Wildamere Beach. Several empty cottages along the beaches during July but August bookings strong. Mrs Pasquata Vitale injured by rake at Myrtle Beach. Bentz life saver Jocky Bentz invited to swim the English Channel with his mother’s support.

Walnut Breach Tyrand J. C. Deborde Eunice Lillian Albert Bachmann Nire Kinney Waterbury Vincent Tones Hartford Kenneth Entroa Stratford Wildamere Beach Connections Council of Catholic Women Loyola Catiage Pasquata Vitale Divine Ali Myrne Beach Steven Tobak Bridgenert Slater- Inlaw Michas Tobak Broadway Walnut Beach Idlowona Sara Tt. Stacy M. Rel A. McPartland New Chompkins John Hersmany Yorkefty May White Mae Oconno Mary Dunne Hartford, Jr EB. J. Mresig Elmham GW. Snacksey Aluhea Meg. McCormick Springfeld Jocky Bentz English Channel Seager Bentz Restaurant David Lillian Tuckahoe Spe Myrtio Beach Nat

Cityn seeks bids to lease land on Congress Street

Alderman William airman announces the city will lease land on Congress Street for up to 10 years to the highest bidder. City officials, eyeing a gasoline filling station and other developments, have advertised the privileges and invited offers as they seek to finalize the lease terms and public notice.

William Airman Cit Eigern “Gangress Street E. Hogan Anepus Com Council John

Croker's Children Allege Will Obtained by Fraud

A petition filed in Palm Beach County Court objects to probate of the late Richard Croker's will. Richard Croker Jr., Ethel Croker White, and Howard Croker allege the will was procured by fraud and not drawn in conformity with Florida law. The petition seeks to challenge the probate action on grounds the will may not be the true last testament.

Jacksonville Fla Richard Croker Tammany Jender Ireland Test Pam Beach Ethel Croker White Howard Croker J. T. G. Crawford Mr. Croker

Lightning Strikes Southport Barn Causes Fire Damage

A barn at Rose Hill owned by Andrew Walite was struck by lightning this afternoon spreading flames to the roof. Valuable furniture and farm implements were consumed, but spread was halted by the timely arrival of the Southport Wire Department.

Andrew Waliteer Rose Hill Southport Wire Department

Building Permits Issued for Two Family and Single Homes

Building permits for two family and one family homes were issued by the buildings inspector. The total value of permits issued reaches 19 050 dollars for projects including a two family house at 2Moed7 Lataverta street W and M Colgant Trama garage 245-247 Lagyene gheat W and M Collan two family house 4 Benside e nue M L GBergacist one family house 10 Clarkson dah rirkson three car garage 7 Stidland street L Berar frame store front 08 avenue T Anagratia motel sign Main street pear Peoples Latines B bionkoulding 47 R M Tarreiani.

Lataverta Street M. Colgant Trama Lagyene Gheat M. Collan Benside E Clarkson Dahrirkson Grrom Stidland Street L. Berar T. Anagratia Main Street Pear Peoples Latines B. Bionkoulding R. M. Tarreiani

Officers Ordered to Training Camp in County

Four Bridgeport ROTC members are to report August 4 for a 13 day training period at Camp Dovens Massachusetts. They will report to the state chief for instruction August 1. Government to defray expenses. Names and addresses of the men are listed. An arrest report notes Roy Chase and Daniel Pucciarini charged with speeding at 33 mph on Connecticut Avenue. released on $25 bonds.

Bridgeport Reserve Officers Training Corps Camp Dovens Mass Tete Jsriggenort Raymond Margrvesi al Avenue 2Nd St Laz Wells Street Queer Tames Sherwees Thompson Wentworth Street Lea Julings Mey Ars Kingsbury Street Int Gordon Zerch Smith Alyndaly Drive Strafford Elmer Hhyvel Milford Thomas Joseph Manning Olivia Derby Rowland Richard Stronegen Ansonia Caroling Street Leroy Poole Sterling Shelton Wat Omcers Roy B. Chase Morrisville Daniel Pucciarini Avenue A New York Wiliam Booth Connecticut Avenue T Vonis

Appoint Two New Secretaries At Y M C A Board Meet

The local Y M C A board elected two new secretaries at yesterday s meeting Leo R Walter 22 of New York becomes Educational Secretary Northeastern area and will oversee all educational facilities Walter previously joined the Y after a stint in community service Abbott Willem Tr of Chepeda WY was named Senior Boy s Secretary handling the Y s membership and boys division Abbott a married executive with Community Review Inc of New York will also aid the organization in youth programs Walter s background includes World War II service at Racing IO World War and Miami Ohio University Tau Kappa Phi Beta Nappa Alpha and Sigma Delta Chi memberships The directors acted on recommendations of General Secretaries Northcott and approved both appointments

Young Men's Christian Association Leo R. Walter New York Northeastern Willem Tr. Abbott Gchepedtaay W.Y Luecita T. Warner Rome Organi Miles Blanchard Abbott Yoy Community Rerview Inc Euilans Miami Ohio Tau Kappa Phi Beta Nappa Alpha Sigma Delta Chi Northcott New Boy's Secre Spahnectr N

Death of Stamford Doctor Ruled Drug Overdose

New York July 28 The death of Dr Trobert W Lawless in Stanford Conn at Grand Central terminal area was caused by an overdose of two drints apparently accidental an autopsy conducted by Chief Mealeal examiner W Normax found The physician had been under treatment for weeks and Dr Norris said details were learned

New York Trobert W. Lawless Stanford

Son of Consular Agent Kidnapped for Ransom

The son of an American consular agent was kidnapped early today and held for a ransom of 20,000 dollars. A note received at the agent's home demanded the money. The young man’s car was found abandoned near a road crossing at a Sound War site.

SDR Cubs Jona Young Jova

Arrested for Reckless Driving After Collision

James Valentine of 85 French Street posted bonds under 1,000 on a charge of reckless driving. The incident occurred Sunday on Barnum Avenue near Hallett Street, injuring Louis Myers of Bristol. Valentine’s bond was set and posted in court this morning.

James Valentine French Street Perty Barnum Avenue Hallett Louis Myers Bristol Worl Wrees Sterday

Local teacher named for duties with boys program

A local school official is described as married with two children and a biology or civics teaching background. He is a graduate with several years’ experience working with boys. His duties will also start shortly.

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