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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1921

Page

3

Wellesley Town Agog Over Student Dance Fallout

Wellesley Mass June 19 students faced college discipline after a costume party at Wellesley Inn triggered expulsions for three seniors Helen Freeman Beth Goss and Catherine Hughes Plus one more Kate Hughes a marriage plan tied to Arthur Reeves Orwig from Babson Institute Police and town officials were involved as the event drew sharp local divisions over conduct Miss Hughes will marry Selden Bell amid controversy about New England prudishness and campus rules

Wellesley Mass Wellesley College Csite Eaye College Wellesley Inn Ollege Helen Freeman Madison Felen Beth Chicago Catherine Hughes Ane Pa Fine Goss Omaha Miss Gass Tne Katherina i Hughes Arthur Reeves Orwig Tom No Bell New England

Frank Olmstead Heads Fairfield County Deputy Sheriffs

Fairfield County deputy sheriffs held a casual shore dinner at Lettmanns shore house and enjoyed Pleasure Beach after electing Frank Olmstead as president. The retiring president Binkeman of Shelbyton was honored and a future outing is planned in Joiniy though the location is unsettled.

Fairfield County Lettmann Shore House Pleasure Beach Ind Qepur Frank Obmstead Ali Larom Tieputy Seinh Binkeman Sielton Deputy Sheriffs Association Yat Haen Doas Vel

Head of National Saengerbund to visit Bridgeport

Major Karl Len of Newark, national Saengerbund president for 30 years, will be introduced at Friday night’s concert and will speak. He was born in Germany, came to America before the Civil War, served in the Connecticut Cavalry, and later practiced law in Newark. The state Saengerfest jubilee, picnic and peace celebration at Black Rock grounds is expected to draw thousands with games, music, dances, and prize announcements.

Karl Len Newark N Germany America Brs Raw Haven New Haven Aut Antietam Newark Bridgeport State Singing Socielies Thy Soulelies American Meliet Association Murray Harvey Hubpell

Former commander of Russian Navy sails for Germany New York

Admiral Smirnoff, once head of the Imperial Russian Navy and ally of Kolchak, boarded the Orduna bound for Hamburg. He revealed theft of his St George and St Michael and St George decorations from his 924 street apartment. He plans to stay in Germany and foresees upheaval in Russia, hoping a strong man will restore the nation.

New York Inne Orduna Admiral Smirnoff Kolchak Hamburg St. George Strimore Czar Germany Russia Lenin Trotzky Ant

Mrs Orthwein to Take Stand in Murder Trial

Thuring into a sensational stance, Mrs. Tsabel la Cora Orthwein plans to testify this week to defend herself in the murder of Herbert P. Zeigler. Prosecutors say witnesses allege threats to kill Zeigler over alleged infidelities, while Orthwein claims she shot in self defense after Zeigler forced entry following a quarrel at a cabaret.

Thicago Tsabella Cora Orthwein Herbert P. Ziegler Zhaler Orthwein Gelf Devanse Zeigler

Optimism First Aid to Business, R. M. Lane Says

Burraghs Adding Machine Company executive R O M Lane urges steady selling, advertising and equipment purchases. He says current stagnation stems from pessimistic attitudes and calls on business leaders to promote optimism to spur orders and restore activity. He notes most people have money and seek goods, so upbeat effort can revive the economy and sales.

R. M. Lane R. O M. Glaane Burraghs Adding Machine Company Lee Snendin Mr. Lang Lins Ana Vetter Tam

Farewell Sermon by Rev John J Keane in City

Rev John J Keane delivers farewell sermon at St Patrick’s parish after seven years as assistant at St Natricks Church. Bishop John Nikitin confirms transfer to Simsbury. Large attendance, thanks to St Vincent de Paul sisters, farewell visits follow before departure Wednesday.

John Seane St. Natricks Church Natert Pastrr Church of Sisters of St. Vincent de Paul St. Vincent's Hospital Father Keane Simsbury Parno

Athletics to be compulsory in Belgium armies

Washington reports Belgian government impressed by American doughboys fitness and military class training. Consul General Moreen at Brussels informs the Department of Commerce that athletics and physical training will be compulsory for all young men entering military classes. Albert and Cardinal Mercier show strong support for American sports and Belgian football.

Washington A.F Moreen Brussels Department of Commerce Kime Albert Thermin Cardinal Mercier Kheanme Belgium

Boston University Camp School for Veterans to Open

Boston University will open a summer camp and school for nearly 200 disabled World War veterans at Ellsworth Maine. The program, run with the Federal Board for Vocational Education, offers language, finance, accounting, and public speaking courses. Veterans from New Hampshire and other states will attend starting July 4 at Wisworth near Bangor, with BU staff directing the curriculum.

Boston Federal Board Bostott University Ellworth Ashe Seaces Fedreal Board New Healand Wisworth Reling Hills Nian Rive Bangor Bar ‘Harbor Federal Board Sdunts Boston University College of Business Administration

Yale in China annual meeting held in Dwight Hall New Haven

The Yale in China annual meeting took place in Dwight Hall New Haven with Clarence H presiding. Speakers included John P. Rice of Williams College, a visiting professor at Yale in China, as part of the proceedings.

Kelsey Yale-In China John P. Rice Williams College New Haves Conn Yale

New Jitney Co Seeks Unified Bridgeport Operations

Petitions circulate in Bridgeport to coordinate all jitney bus lines under one head. John Demaree of American Transit, led by former Mayor Henry Ler, says counsel will seek permits to operate jitneys on all routes. The aim is a more economical, efficient service with many current operators planning to merge their interests.

Bridgeport John Demaree American Transit Company Henry Ler Public Uilities Commission Bridgepart Wedneday Ftaat Brissen Drinitree

Spreckles Ordered to Pay Former Wife Twelve Thousand

In San Francisco on June 13, federal judge Sawtelle ruled that John D. Spreckles II must pay Edith Huntington Wakefield $12,009 from their pre divorce property settlement. Spreckles had alleged she defaulted on terms and discontinued the $350.4 monthly payments, and Wakefield later remarried Frank H. Wakefield of New York while residing there.

San Francisco John D. Spreckles Edith Huntington Wakefield Sawtelle United States District Court Spreckies Frank H. Wakefield New York Tive Ault

Bryant absolved in auto fatality case

Coroner's finding released Saturday states Coronean J. Prelan Libowski proved Bryant did not intentionally kill Mary Novak a 124 Colinshin Street resident when his car struck her after he could have swerved right or left the decision to turn right avoided risk to a woman and child.

Coronean J. Prelan Las W. Geraldryant Mary Novak Colinshin Stredt Bryant Wutomin Chelaw Beyant Turing Iyo Novack

Divorce suit against Mackay discontinued

Olga Harting Mackay’s divorce action against Donald Prienda Mackay, once an athlete, was discontinued by order signed by Justice Whitaker of New York Supreme Court. The withdrawal lacking stated reason appeared after earlier suits alleging damages of 160000 and alienation of affections, with Beatrice Wright Mackay of Westport named.

Donald Prienda Mackay Athiete Olga Harting Mackay Justice Whitaker Supreme Court of New York New York Superior Court Wairfield County Beatrice Wright Mackay Westport Mackay Nm Scil Dan Cid Min Thle Vetson Wis

Simple scrim curtains for bedroom use

Simple, effective scrim curtains offered for summer bedrooms. Lace edging and hemstitching enhance the pattern with a valance and motif. Priced at $1.25.

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