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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1924
Page
5
A vintage ad asserts Kellogg’s Bran relieves constipation and boosts alertness in children. It promises permanent relief with regular use, guarantees money back if unsatisfied, and touts ALL bran as most effective. The copy emphasizes diverse serving ideas and notes production in Battle Creek with wide grocer availability.
Connecticut highway department data show road expenditures in 1923 surpassed motorist fees by over 1.4 million dollars. The report outlines totals by county, vehicles registered, and fees paid, noting contractors’ payments and ongoing projects across New Haven, Fairfield, Hartford, and other counties.
In Greenwich, Mrs. Maryances Van Guilder wins after multiple appeals. Superior court Judge John W. Banks voids a father to son transfer, ordering payment of 2721.82 from the foreclosure sale proceeds. The case previously reached the Supreme Court of Errors but a new trial was ordered. The Van Guilders prepare for further Superior court action with countersuit.
The Stratford Methodist church green will host a large outdoor Fun Festival on Saturday afternoon and evening with electric lights, booths, and decorations. Helen Morrow leads the committee with Misses Margaret Rietler Elizabeth Rogers and Florence War Tyne coordinating, assisted by local men including Albert 7304 Walter Redfern Oscar Peterson and John Crowfoot. Proceeds go to the society’s year end fund.
Litet Anderson of 25 Second Street Fairfield was fined 45 dollars and costs on three counts for motor vehicle violations in Fairfield Town Court yesterday. Assessments included 25 dollars and costs for reckless driving, 15 dollars and costs for disobeying an officer, and 5 dollars and costs for operating his motorcycle with the client open. State Police Officer Hanford W. Bigelow of Bridgeport arrested him, charging the accused covered his registration plate with his hand during a chase.
Bishop Chauncey B. Grewster will lay the Trinity Episcopal church cornerstone next Saturday afternoon. A silver trowel carved by Weldlich Brothers Silversmiths will mark the event. The plant at Washing ton and Courtland streets hosts the ceremony with Hewlett Company handling structural plans.
In a high profile case, Kai Warton Bouine a 22 year old Vassar graduate from Cheshire sues 61 year old David Beach Boothe of a Stratford family for divorce alimony and name change. The couple wed December 25 1921. Bouine claims cruel acts began a month after marriage and seeks relief while Boothe counters with allegations of intolerable cruelty and a plan to force separation for financial gain.
Freq Sherwood, 19, of 4181 Main Street, appeared in City court yesterday on charges of passing a standing trolley car in an autonolide and driving without a license. The complaining witness was W. Northcott, general secretary of the M.C.A. The report notes most people are heavier in summer than winter.
A G Iven and Metal Company truck en route to Derby lost control after grazing a car near Bradley’s Cut on New Haven Avenue, tipped over the embankment. Two front-seat workers escaped unharmed. The crash halted trolley service for over 30 minutes. Derby High School senior commencement events follow, with plans for a hotel Clark dance and changes in postmaster appointments at the local office pending Senate confirmation.
ANN PROCTOR explains a quick Certo Process for strawberry jam using crushed berries, sugar, and Certo to yield six pounds of jam from two pounds of fruit. The method claims efficiency, cost savings, and similar results for raspberry and blackberry jams, promoting Certo as essential.
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