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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1925

Page

7

Americanization Pupils Receive D O A Awards in Bridgeport

Bridgeport’s Americanization pupils received recognition as four awarded for best attendance in the state during the annual Daughters of America ceremony at Bridgeport’s IVth school. Prizes went to Tarilda, Joseph Fu at, Michael Spekowsky, Joseph Chulack, and others. Some winners were absent but may receive books from Raymond Walker, principal, and Miss Agnes Cater. Walker spoke as Mrs. Bissell presented the awards with performances by Mrs. Florence J. Davies and a brief talk by Mrs. Emiline A. Street.

Idgeport Prigve Denk Arieva Creed Tarilda Joseph Fuat Michael Spekowsky Joseph Chulack John Rocalyriti Peter Hercumelon Aenstein George Galards Jon Rosine Thodard Sturzenburge Ren Svat Patsy DiZenzo Stephen Ksegia Anna Tilonchik Toll Kagky Raymond Walker Agnes C. Cater Walker America Aira George Hatheway Florence J. Diaves Binsell Emiline A. Street Statesman of

Release Aviator From Hospital In Stratford Accident

Willam Jennings of 252 Connecticut Avenue Stratford was released from St Vincent's hospital after an air crash while piloting an unlicensed craft Tuesday night. State police probe into the accident continues.

Willam Jennings Connecticut Stratford St Vincent's Hospital I 1 Jennings

Boston driver held after collision near Fairfield Avenue

Danie O Rourke of 188 London Street East Boston was charged with operating while intoxicated after a collision on Fairfield Avenue left his car slightly damaged. Ely Buiter of 3 Fairfield Avenue drove the other car. Paol Badrati of North Vale Street was released on bail of 35 dollars after motor division tests for reckless driving.

Danie! 'Rourke London Street Boston Mass Fairfield Avenue O'Rourke Ely Buiter Paol Badrati North Vale N Iver Bendagins Paird Avenue

Round Cretonne and Fabric Sale Highlights

A fragmented advertisement lists Porch Pillows, 5 yd for $1, dress ginghams 32 inches, Turkish towels 39 yd, Quilted Table Padding, heavy striped awning cloth, black mosquito netting, tea kettles, Kooloff coats, suspenders, bathing caps for ladies, wool jersey bathing suits. It reads like a clearance sale with assorted home goods and clothing items.

Fairfield man charged with drunkenness after running in front of car

Charles Ballack of Fairfield was arrested tonight for drunkenness after he ran into the street and walked on the highway. Police say he obstructed traffic and was detained at the Third Province police station awaiting court tomorrow.

Falrereld Charles Ballack FairField Ballack Arthur J. Bennet

Century Group Presents Successful Summer Bill in Holdenhall

The Century Group offered a complete summer program titled When the Whirlwind Blows Happy Returns Will the Wisp Jazz and Minuet in Holdenhall under Mia Grace Dalrymple Clark. The diverse cast included Hilda Peterson Fan Gertrude Sehaf Mary Louise Downey Isabel Grant Pil lam Florence Anderson and others. The演 program featured the Aeolian trio and pianist Harriet Allen with a large supporting cast and drew a sizable audience.

Holdenhall Miaa Grace Dalrymple Clark Hilda Peterson Gertrude Sehaf Mary Louise Downey WLI Isabel Grant Pillam Florence Anderson Lillian Clark Jones Betty Richmond Grace Jepson Maylah Hallock Shallenberger Timothy “A. Fallon Harry Hawley Atla Mae Lanner Roberta Richards Winifred Shortell Lillian Ward Mabel Palmer Elizabeth O'Dwyer Marierla Smith Bessie Berns

Senior Normal Glass Has Prom at Roosevelt School

Unusually attractive decorations lit the Roosevelt school gym for the Sret class prom. Wisteria with purple and gold adorned walls, a class banner hung at one end, and Miss Kiely and faculty in reception. Miss Kane led the prom committee with assistants. After graduation Monday night, seniors plan a Dutch treat party at Sophie’s tea room.

Roosevelt School Sret Normal School Margaret Kiely Ma Kane Milzabeth Barber Osaulle Stone

Release Youths Held for Theft In Milford

Two youths, John Higwins aged eighteen and Timwths Driscoll aged nineteen, both of New York City, were released by Milford police after being held since Monday on suspicion tied to a Massachusetts car theft case. They had been riding in a stolen Somerville auto involved in an accident on the New Haven turnpike. They claimed they were merely picked for a ride by two others who fled after the crash with Mrs Harrison Cortes of Bridgeport.

Milfore Speulala John Higwins Washington Avenue Timwths Driscoll New York City Massachusetts Miford Thomas Damery Somerville, Main Milford Somerville Mass New Haven Harrison Cortes Tridge Port

I Killed Sick Sister to End Sufferings Murder Trial in Paris

Anna Levasser, a drewsmaker, was found guilty of murdering her sister Annas and was sentenced to two years in prison. She described firing multiple bullets after Annas begged for death due to a terminal disease, saying she wanted to shorten her suffering.

Paris Anna Levasser Annias Annas

Three Soviet Workers Executed and Imprisoned in Moscow

In Moscow on June 19 Soviet authorities sentenced three factory workers to death and eight others to imprisonment for concealing inventory items. The case involved a nationalized factory at Yekaterinburg.

Moscow Yekateringslay

Murder in Chinatown Triggers Panic in New York

A daylight shooting on Mott Street near the On Leong Tong headquarters sparked a Chinatown panic in New York as residents feared renewed Tong warfare. Police from two precincts mobilized reserves to restore order after Leong Hang was shot dead in his apartment.

New York Chinatown Leong Hang Mott Street Oor Hung Hall

Arrests Narrowly Missed Narcotic Oiler Suspect

Police say a narcotic oiler was arrested yesterday after an argument with rival peddlers over spoils led to a deadly shootout. Authorities believe the incident is not connected to Tong rvaln.

Flight to Red Indians Aide From Fairbanks Reported Epidemic

Governor Parks orders airlift of doctor and medical supplies from Fairbanks to the Kovukak Tower region where a number of Indians are said to be afflicted by a mysterious epidemic that has caused deaths. The district lacks physis and relief is hampered by limited advice.

Back Alaska Govenor Parks Bag Fairbanks Kovukak Tower

Death Car Driver Is Arrested Again in Stamford

In Stamford on June 19 AP reports Charles Turner aged twenty was arrested on a charge of negligent operation of a motor vehicle causing death in the June 5 wreck that fatally injured Eugene Clark. Coroner says no criminal responsibility found. Turner exonerated before bail set at 2500. Turner previously faced manslaughter and reckless driving counts. three other occupants of the second car were injured and later arrested on unrelated charges.

Stamford Charles Turner Eugene Clark Tua Johr J. Phelan Turner Ansamwhile WF Turner Hark Wan Hoshast Heem Dines Reckgess WHS

Arcanum Lodge Nominates Officers After Meeting

Arcanum lodge members nominated for offices after a meeting last night with Notie grand Ray Dodds as vice grand George Payward as regent secretary Beep Crump and J Moore as financial secretary George Wreck as treasurer George EK Curtis as auditor D J Thomas Hay Venelene and Wallace Berg as pianist Election and erection scheduled for next Friday

Arcanum Lodge Notie Ray Dodds George Payward Beep Crump

Mary L Watson Dies at Milford Home

Milford, June 19. Mary L Watson, 61, of 7 Searless avenue Myrtle Beach, died early this morning after being found near her home by a passerby. A doctor arrived too late. Cause given as heart disease. Survived by husband, son and daughter.

Milford Mary L. Watson Searless Avenue Myrtle Beach Aes Audderry M Wicson J. W. HH Pisher Shevy

Thieves Break Into Bridgeport Aluminum Plant

Thieves entered the Bridgeport Aluminum Match Plate company at 30 Gold Street last night around 6. They forced an opening by prying a door. After ransacking the premises they left without stealing anything, finding no safe or sash register.

Bridgeport Aluminum Match Plate Company Gold Street Nen

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