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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1923

Page

8

Shorter Skirts Debut By New York Designers

New York designers forecast much shorter skirts for fall and winter, signaling a shift from current vogue.

New York

Funeral of Bridgeport businessman sets large cortège record

A funeral for Sigmund Loewith, a respected Bridgeport businessman and city resident, drew one of the largest processions ever seen there with about 35 automobiles. The service at his Park Avenue home featured Rabbi David Levy and Rabbi Louis Maon of New Haven, with many prominent locals and delegations from organizations he supported in attendance.

Bridgeport Sigmund Loewith Park Avenue Swewith David Levy Louis Maon New Haven Corinthian Lodge of Masons

Masonic Rites Held at BNai Israel Cemetery

Funeral services included Masonic ritual at BNai Israel cemetery with honorary pallbearers Louis Kutccher John WH. Spittler Daniel J. Russell Edward Wortiman Tsuire Moss and Chapher de Trin dale. Attending groups included two members of the National Board of Homeowners Underwriters Bridgeport Judge Mirhra lodge K of P Jerusalem chapter RA MM Orient chapter Order of Foren Str.

Bnai Israel Cemetery Louis Kutccher Jrohn WH. Spittler Daniel J. Russell Edward Wortiman Tsuire Moss Chapher de Trindale National Board of Hove Lsurines Bridgeport Mirhra Lodge K. of P Jerusalem Chapeter RA MM Orient Chapter Order of Forn Str

Marked Decrease in Scarlet Fever Cases in City

The weekly State Board of Health report shows a sharp drop in scarlet fever with seven city cases for the week ending June 16, down from the prior week. Diphtheria remained low with one case in the city, and whooping cough totaled two in Fairfield County.

State Board of Health Fairfield County

Local man struck by auto in Greenwich street incident

Edward Hornie, 21, of 59 Clinton Ave, fell from a motor truck in Greenwich and was struck by a following car. He was rushed to Greenwich Hospital with painful injuries and listed in serious condition as police investigated the accident.

Greenwich New York Edward Hornie Clinton Avenue Greenwich Hospital Horace

Police Seek Two Youths in Early Afternoon Theft

Police watch for two youths suspected of hotel room thefts after posing as seekers of lodging. They robbed Mrs. Peck at 1 Gilbert Street of a ring and a watch, then pried money and a second watch from Mina McCoy at 166 West Liberty Street. Officers intensify investigations and require clear explanations from anyone seen abroad after midnight.

Charles Peck Gilbert Street Pacis Mina Emily McCoy West Liberty Street McCoy

Stamford Woman Wins Divorce on Cruelty Charges

Elizabeth A. Burges of Stamford won a divorce from Edward Burges in Superior Court after evidence of intolerable cruelty. Judge William M. Malthie granted custody of minor children and alimony of 20 dollars weekly. The testimony included a kick to the stomach before childbirth.

Stamford Edward <. Burges Simerior Court Yesetrday Willian M. Malthie Elizabeth A. Burges Burges Malthie Ida M Dugdale Richard Dugdale Henry L. Anderson Harriet E. Anderson Anderson

Noise Complaint Over Trolley Crews Across Stratford Center

June 19 report from Stratford concerns Dr DeRuyter Howland of the Board of Hiduuntian filing a police complaint about Connecticut company trolley crews at Stratford Center. Neighbors report loud shouting and seats slammed between 4:00 and 5:00 a.m. seeking action to stop the nuisance. A Sutton Avenue area note adds a separate report of a sneaking thief using a house key to enter Fred Horsbach’s home but fleeing with nothing stolen.

Stratford DeRuyter Howland Hiduuntian Connecticut Company Stretford Center Hewland Sutton Avenue Fred Horsbach

ASHTON SEEKS RETURN OF ISKUNT VESSEL

General James M. Ashton of Fireen Trading Company asks Washington to set free the Iskun t reported seized by Soviet forces in northern Siberia. In Nome, three American trading schooners Silver Wave, Iridium, and Belinda are detained at East Cape with crews under arrest for alleged violations of Soviet trading laws.

Tacoma James M. Ashton Fireen Trading Company Iskunt Siberia Washington, D. C Nome Silver Wave Irium Belinda East Cape Thetr Russia

Breach of contract suit postponed in Superior Court

The case involving former Post & Lester player claim against the company was postponed until next week after evidence was submitted. The plaintiff contends a one year contract was in effect and alleges he was unjustly dismissed before it expired seeking about 1500 dollars for the remaining term.

Thaf Holding C. Beeben Post & Lester Company William M. Maltbie Superior Court Quaintiff Jet Geo

Westport Pastor to Speak at Church Service Tonight

Ree Kenneth Mackenzie of Christchurch Westport will speak at midweek services tonight at 7:44 o'clock at the People's Church.

Westport Ree Kenneth Mackenzie Christchurch Will Doe People's Church

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