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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1922
Page
4
At Fairfield in June Pete Seline was unanimously chosen captain of Fairfield High School baseball team for 1923. The selection follows Beirne Elfo ted captain at Fairfield earlier.
Three thousand curious people gathered as Second lieutenant police aided by two branches of the law force dispossessed the Ralph Vettlet family at 2704 Seaview Avenue in a protracted operation. A ballplayer named Franklin Grant was struck in the groin during a Seasice Park game and rendered unconscious. he received treatment and was sent home.
The Children’s Musical Society of St Paul’s Episcopal church held a full day of events at Beardsley Park with carts, gales, athletic stunts, races, and a May Pole dance. Duncan Mc Manus and Ruth Wotton were crowned King and Queen of May. a minstrel show earlier drew large crowds and will tour south, with Ednice Emmons replacing Dorothy Jaquith in the cast.
Amusements praise Burn Em Up Barnes with Johnny Hines in the title role at Polish Theater. Manager Saunders says the film appeals to all ages and social groups through love, drama, and a highway chase. Bridgeport vaudeville features promise strong acts and an extra film comedy riot Monkeur shines as a closing highlight.
In Washington on June 18 state department officials were asked for the name of Paraguay's president. They said they were unsure of the current president and cited the latest known official as Eusebio Ayaiba.
In Milford on a Friday evening Miss Virginia Gerrien 18 daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles E Berrien narrowly escaped serious injury when her horse bolted and threw her from the wagon near Washington avenue and broad street She suffered a wrist injury and was shaken but survived the flying hoofs and curb edge a nearby sprinkler prevented a worse outcome The horse bolted toward Golden Hill Street before being controlled near George M Gunns residence
Regulation favors men who seek wives. A man applies to the head rajah for a new wife. Polygamy is the rule. A man may keep as many wives as he can maintain but must provide a separate house for each wife.
A runaway wagon veered from den hill to Broad Street near the marks of W A Plat. The aride broke and Miss Berrien fell from her seat as the vehicle rolled into the roadway. First aid was given and she was taken home. the wagon struck an amber laden auto, injuring two boys who narrowly escaped the shaft. The animal was finally caught with the rider badly cut about the legs.
Graduates should pursue specialized training beyond academics to succeed in modern business. The age favors specialists, with office roles requiring focused expertise. The Bentley School of Accounting and Finance is highlighted as a leading college-grade institution training for positions in buying, advertising, selling, and financial management.
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