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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1925

Page

6

Bridgeport High School Names Valedictorian And Honor Roll Parade

At a morning assembly Principal James Moore announced Miss Katherine Helyn Magan daughter of Mr and Mrs George J Eagan had been chosen valedictorian with the highest scholarship rating. Miss Katrina Eaton Hincks daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry W Hincks was named salutatorian and she wrote plays at Unquowa School. The graduating class lists 377 seniors with a large College Preparatory cohort and a long roll of names across fields including Domestic Arts and Sciences. Graduation rehearsal scheduling follows as students prepare for the Wednesday ceremony.

Bridgeport Wing School James(. Moore Katherine Helyn Magan George J. Eagan Norman Street Katrina Eaton Hincks Henry W. Hincks Washington Avenue Magan St. Augustine 3 Mise Hincks Unquowa School Pridgeport High Miss Hincks College Preparatory Margaret Louie Abbott Moreicre Anderson Dorothy Connie Arthur Margaret Keleon Behrens Barbara Marjorie Boucher Semrvta Drew Brown Susan Sterling Boroughs Bella Louise Chernak Helen Hlizabeth Cullinan Elizabeth Cutbill Rebecca Atkinson Davies Janet Davis Sarah Don Evelyn Katherine Wa~ Wan Irene Mitlam Minay Julia Turte Monahan Maude Louise Moulton Katherine Lewenworth Munson Mary Cornilla Neary Marguerete Marie Norton Teresa Cecelia Pascone Lydia Estelle Rist Fannie Sitkin Ida Lena Slavtcky Finette Taylor Dorothy Elnor Truesdell Elizabeth Vansciver Eloi Mary Regina College Albert Joseph Baranovsky Gerald Richard Barrett Sidney Beck Alfrad James Arrano Walter Rockwell Clark Jr James Patrick Onroy David Nathan Eng Weer James Paul Gabriel Ar Benjamin Goldberg Maam Clinton Hamilton Harold Marvin Horth Tibor Horn David Plin Morris Katz Abraham Kelman Emanuel Kleinwald Donald Ward Kramer James John Kro Her Morris Kusnitz Walter Bennet Lewis Robert Loewinger Kaglag Francis McCann Scar Adam Newman Sidney Nuvenggtein Joseph Patrick O'Neil Frank Elouis Panuzio George Pressman Meyer Reich Alvin Rosenblatt Julius Edward Schiess Walter Alchwartz Lawrence Jermlah Scpy Irving Warold Shapiro Isadore W Albert Shapiro Juius J. Simon Fjames Sobel Gareth Wright Peer Fslam Henry Suilan John Fal Tatrat Samuel Zwecher Scientific Jildlan Shapia Harry Vanimag Sapbott Charles Carpenter Baker Sprederick N Benner, Jr Joseph Christopher Bishoff Walker Carl $Bjorlen Allen Edward Blackman pBighard Alfred Htatter Henry David Bohm Haro’ Verner Rian Randall Losty Bock Jerewilhahen Buckiey Une Francis € Wary Man Francie Conlon Lyman Morseioran John Lincoln Daly Willam Davis Lee Abrihant Deitler Norman James Devlin Anew Wiliam Ldobelatien Brancis Donnelly Robert Ray Aoad

Hall Settlement Program Closes Season With Red Riding Hood

The Fiall Home Settlement hosts the season finale on Thursday at 8 o'clock. Six girls from Settlement classes perform a short playset Red Riding Hood with Evelyn Wanick in the lead and partners Elizabeth Miller Helen Viatosska Annie Pohlowski Sophie Allazea Jennie Bugnowsky and Lillian Komoraskunic. Roy and Girl Scout troops will demo scout work as Mrs Joseph Ryan leads readings and Mar- Barer comperts Nellie Cherback and Catherine Kilmer join. All house members club members and friends are invited to attend.

Fiall Red Riding Hood Evelyn Wanick Elizabeth Miller Helen Viatosska Annie Pohlowski Sophie Allazea Jennie Bugnowsky Lillian Komoraskunic Roy Girl Scout Joseph Ryan Mothers’lab

Needle Breaks Off In Child’s Finger

William Perespey of Stratford reported a needle broke off in his child’s finger while preparing for a bee last night. The needle lodged in the flesh and required removal by Dr. A. J. Sekerak after the boy was taken to the emergency hospital.

William Perespey Tackeson Avenue Stratford Ind Lospital A. J Sekerak

Borglum Denies He Guaranteed Rent of Rooms

In Superior court Judge Arthur F. Fils hears Borglum refute a claim by James McCreery Corp that he guaranteed rent for rooms used by the International Sporting Club. Borglum says a letter stating he would pay was written without his knowledge. the club, not he personally, should pay. Trial briefs to be filed after July 5.

Arthur F. Fils Gutzon Borglum Elmantic Stone Mountain Mle of America James McCreery Corporation New York Forty Second Street International Sport Borglumland Vaul H. Pakehild Borglum Pierson Corporation Fairchild Ella

Former Scout Leader Weds Former Scout Leader in Willamport

Margaret Lounsbury Griffith daughter of Mr and Mrs William H Griffith of 960 Clinton Avenue and Rev Embrose Blackard of Jackson Tennessee wed yesterday at 4:30 pm in First Methodist Church Willamport. The ceremony was conducted with Dr James Washington Blackard and Rev Chester Marshall officiating. The reception followed at the Griffith home with limited guests. The couple plans a southern honeymoon and teaching stint at Hampton Institute before extended Adirondack travel.

Margaret Lounsbury Griffith William H. Griffith Clinton Avenue Embrose Oss Blackard Jackson Tenn M. E Willam Davenport James Washington Blackard Chester Marshall John R. Barton Fayette Forry Bone Richmond J. Allen Machini Newark N. J Maxwell I Griffith Maxwell Grffith Hiue Delphinium Columbia Koener Hampton Institute Wil Adirondacks

Bridgeport Library Reports Small Decline in Children Circulation

Bridgeport public library’s forty fourth annual report shows a three percent drop in total volumes to 1 078 909 with children’s books down 42 04 volumes while adult reading rises 11 397 volumes, mostly non fiction. The report notes a national slump in children’s circulation and praises non fiction growth and per capita figures, with Springfield leading cities and Bridgeport ranking high in efficiency and public service. The year adds 21 677 volumes while 7 646 are withdrawn, a net gain of 14 131. Leonard Asheim and the West Branch library board receive the Leon W Robinson memorial medal for architectural merit.

Bridgeport Public Library Bridgeport Children S Bok Springfield Mass San Diego Avere Technology Department Leonard Asheim West Branch Library Library Board Leon W. Robinson Connecticut

Day Officiates At Home Wedding In Stratford

Miss Bernice Clark Cortright daughter of EB M Cortright and Harold Z Phillips son of T T Phillips were married at the Cortright home 616 Colorado Ave Stratford Dr W H Day performed the ceremony with Ray C W Dicker as assistant Attendants included Estelle Margaret Cortright flower girl and Charles Phillips best man A small family reception followed and the couple plan to reside in Stratford Mrs Cortright has worked at Bridgeport Public Library since graduation from Bridgeport High School Mr Phillips is employed at General Electric"}

Bernice Clark Cortright EB. M. Cortright Harold Z. Phillips T. T. Phillips Warner Street Stratford Cortright Colorado Avenue W. H. Day Ray C. W. Dicker Estelle Margaret Ortright Marjorie Sparrow Charles Phillips Bridgeport Miss Cortright Bridgeport Public Library Philipa General Electric Company

Comley prepares for Ripper fight after tax board

State's Attorney William Comley will not seek court action on the Ripper law until the new Board of Assessment and Taxation, appointed by Governor Trumbull and taking office July 1, is in place. Mayor Behrens said Comley is working on the law, probing weak points to strengthen the administration's position. State Tax Commissioner Blodgett declined to comment on Comley's retention or the proposed legal fight.

Willam Comley Board of Apportionent and Taxation John H. Trumbull Behrens State Tax Commission William IT. Blodgett Camley

Woman Believed Insane Ends Her Life At Home

Mrs. Mary Bugas forty five of 122 Arthur Street is said to have been mentally unbalanced for months and committed death by her own action yesterday by cutting her throat with a razor blade. Relatives found her after she died and attributed the act to her mental condition. Coroner John J. Phelan was notified by Dr. H. R. De Sata medical examiner who was called in.

Mary Bugas Arthur Street John J. Phelan H. R. de Sata

Storekeeper Held After Raid on Sterling Street

Salvator Minuda of 2 Sterling Street was taken into custody by detectives after raiding his store and finding liquor kept for sale. Minuda was released in bonds of 390 dollars for trial in City Court this morning.

Salvator Minuda Sterling Street Minudo

Lamps Committee Eyes Light Costs for Main Street

The lamps committee plans a tonight meeting to review costs of various street lights for Main Street intersections to protect train officers. A budget of 10,000 dollars is available for this purpose.

Streets to be paved Friday night under $600000 bond plan

Streets to be paved this year will be selected at a Streets and Sidewalks meeting with City Engineer James A. McElroy on Friday night. Alderman Fred Harrigan announced the plan, with each alderman submitting lists of streets most in need before Friday. The committee will tour the city after its session and before the next Monday night council meeting to approve changes. The city may choose about 100 000 square yards of paving, with 74 900 square yards not specified in the bill from the 1925 Legislature.

Common Council James A. McElroy Fred W. Harrigan McElroy

Charge man with rifling trousers case at Chatine street

Andrew Savake, 87 Chatine Street, held on $200 bond over theft of £50 from Steve Speewack, both lodgers at the same address. Police investigating with Savake charged with breach of peace once more information is gathered.

Andrew Savake Chatine Street Steve Speewack Savaka !5

Police hold woman on liquor charges after seizure

Elizabeth Duar of 12 Orchard Street was arrested by Fecond Precinct police for alleged violation of the state liquor law. A ten gallon still was seized and a quantity of Haugralo Bonds valued at $300. She is to be tried in City Court this morning.

Elizabeth Duar Orchard Street Nat Westerady

Boy Burns From Live Wire Incident in Fairfield

Edward Jacklewick a thirteen year old from Cardinal Street Fairfield lies in St. Vincent's Hospital with serious burns after picking up a fallen live wire on Knapp's Highway yesterday afternoon. He sustained first and second degree burns to his hands face eyes and head. An Emergency Hospital ambulance was called and Dr Mack Gildea treated his injuries.

Edward Jacklewick Cardinal Street Fairfield St. Vincent's Hospital Knapp Tie Mack Gildea

Fireworks Display at Holy Rosary Church Planned

A fireworks show is set for Sunday June 21 in front of Holy Rosary church on Washington avenue. Permission for the event has been granted by the Common Council to the church organization.

Holy Rosary Church Common Council

Stratford garden show tops with Mrs Miller and Mrs Weidligh

Stratford June 16 Mrs Lea Miller and Mrs Louis Weidligh led the first Stratford Garden Club flower and vegetable show at Christ Episcopal parishhouse. Prizes included golden ribbons for a miniature garden and a bed of pint pans, with many roses and perennials judged by local horticulture figures.

Stratford Lea Miller Theodore Roosevalt South America Louis Weidligh Stratford Garden Club Christ Enpiscopal Church Harry Barnes Albert Rothery Canton BE. van Nest George Meachen D. M. Read Company Howland's Stratford Florist Company Sammis Messie. Broch Bedford Gardens Sarmaon Misa Anna B. Jenning Sheen Bridgeport Park Department Mabel Smith Louis Welditch Leo Miller George Ober Loula Weldich George Meacher Cart Bach Mca Adelaide Gunther J. A. Curtis Misa Carrie Judson Carl Bach D. H. Middie« Brok

Obituary notices for multiple local residents

Funeral notices list several deaths and services including Albert Phillips of Darien. Edith L. Byorn of Devon. Anna Zalomey of Lee Avenue. Edward Dobbelaar of Stratford. John G. Gore of Woodlawn. Andras Banyod of Fairfield. Marty Buchs. Andras Bansal of Fairfield. Bertha M. Platt of Milford. Patrick Doolan of Bridgeport. Frank Luckacs of Bostwick Avenue. Details cover home and church services, burial sites such as Mount Hebron, Center, Mountain Grove, Lakeview, St. Michael's, and sacred heart cemeteries, with dates and officiants where given.

Edith L. Byorn Edward Byorn Woodland Drive Devon Henry BE Fairfield Avenue William Guggenheim Devon Union Church Center Cemetery New Milford Andras Banyal Andras Bansal King's Highway Fairfield Frank Polke and Son State Street St. Stephena Church Stephen Chetnitzsky St. Michael’s Cemetery Frank Luckacs Bostwick Avenue S J. Stephen's Stephen, Chernitzsky St. Michael's Cemetery Heppenstall Foge Company

Bowden Gregory Wedding Scheduled at Calvary Episcopal

Mrs Mary W Gregory of 8% Capital avenue announces the marriage of her daughter Esther to Richard H T Howden, son of Mrs Kopple of 271 Broad street, set for Calvary Episcopal church June 24 at 7 40 p m. Esther Gregory will be maid of honor with Mary Staples and Katherine Barstow as bridesmaids. James Hamilton is best man. Laurence W Gregory of Milford and David Smith will be ushers. No formal invitations issued. a reception will follow in the parish hall.

Mra Mary W. Gregory Capitol Avenue Esther Richard H T. Howden J . Kopple Broad Street Calvary Episcoal Church Mixa Tsabe Gregory Mary Staples Katherine Barstow Janes Hamilon Mr. Bowden

Fairfield Club to hear Comptroller Balman on state institutions

Fairfield June 18 Special at Chamr s Farm Black Rock the Fairfield Luncheon Club will host Comptroller F M Balman of Westport as speaker noon next Tuesday on State Institutions. Governor Trumbull will visit July 1. Activities include band concerts on the Penfield pavilion porch, a dance fundraiser for a Fairfield playground, and plans for a parish field day at Roger Sherman Athletic Field June 27. The town garden party at Annie Holme June 24 features card play, house tours, and a Fairfield band concert.

Fairfield Chamr's Black Rock F. Im. Balman Westport Robert 4. Knight Trumbull L. C. Billings Southport Turaday KE. Dutistin Penfield Pavilion Fairfield Bang Bath Roger ‘Smith Legion George Alfred Smith American Legion Greensfield Country Elvy Legion Post Legion Field Jmembbers Roger Sherman John Pirie Country Club of Torch of Christ Eunice Dennie Burr T “Unnieholme Mise Anne B. Jennings Dens

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