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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1923
Page
8
June 21 Milford special report: graduation exercises at the Central Grammar School auditorium with an orchestra and chorus, diplomas presented by H I Mathewson, a framed Harkness Memorial picture donated by Wrantis Moore, Jr. class president accepted by Mrs Robertson. The class song celebrates 1923 graduates’ aims and patriotism.
Amherst trustees face criticism as President Meiklejohn denounces educational rigidity and questions democracy in higher education. He recalls Amherst's founding aims, warns of dangers to standards, and urges trustees and faculty to support his reform efforts or step aside.
Stamford report notes Miss Bridget Geoghegan has served the Crimmins family for 46 years. The Crimmins family of New York will present a silver loving cup on Friday at their summer home at Hollanders Point, honoring her faithful service since arriving in the country 45 years ago.
Stratford June 21 Twenty three girls and fifteen boys will receive diplomas at Stratford High School graduation exercises Agnes Louise Snyder saledictorian and Harald Carter salutatorian Frederick G Taylor will present diplomas as president of the Board of Education The list includes class officers Lois Parker secretary treasurer and William Edward Bedell president Several graduates named with many others plus cum laude honors Several judges from Bridgeport will oversee the annual speaking competition following the program
Danbury June 20 Special to the Telegram. The state highway department proposes to construct three miles of concrete pavement along Sugar Hollow road out of Danbury toward South Norwalk and Ridgefield. The project includes eliminating three sharp curves blamed for accidents and invites sealed bids for the contract.
Fairfield June 21 special to the Telegram the campaign of Center Fire Company No 1 to raise 2500 between July 1 and July 1 for expenses of the coming year was discussed at the firemen meeting in the Reef Road three house last night the insurance rate in town is 440 per thousand because of the company An associate membership is to be established this year replacing private contributions of previous years
A large delegation of prophets from Obeh Grotto of Tale City Peegrted Harry Marley Jr attended a ceremonial event at Stubert's Theatre in New Haven. Mr Moering was the Bridgeport candidate. The party traveled by car with about cars involved.
New York June 1 The strike by bricklayers that delayed Metropolitan building work ended after the Mason Builders Association yielded to the unions demand for a 124 day wage increase on a two-year contract.
A garbled OCR passage hints at transforming knowledge and life, mentioning tradition and teaching. It references enduring values, ideology, and a vague sense of cultural transmission. Names and clear facts are unreadable, leaving a fragmentary reflection on American identity and memory.
Catania reports the Mount Etna eruption widening its deadly darkness with lava and rumbling ground. King Victor Emmanuel toured the disaster zone inspiring relief efforts and praising American aid for Sicily after past earthquakes.
Washington June 20 Eighteen cruisers four river gunboats and three cruiser submarines will comprise the building plan the Navy Department will present to the Budget Bureau and Congress. The eight new ships will follow the Detroit class design closely. The four gunboats are for the Chinese River Patrol and must be replaced promptly as gasships are withdrawn.
Staples High School Alumni Association plans its annual meeting at 8 o'clock in the Westport Library with election of officers a key item. Committee reports and year plans will be presented, urging all Staples graduates to attend. Meanwhile local real estate transfers include Nils Anderson selling Caney street land and Saugatuck River to Ernest Anderson for 504 dollars and Frances Deane selling Washington avenue property to John Van N. Carr for 25000. The senior class will visit New York City for a day trip.
New York June 21 Jene d of Bridgeport member of the firm Pleld Brod & Cn pleaded guilty to attempted larceny and was held in 1000 bail by General Sessions Judge Rosalaky for sentence June 24 The complaint cites Frank HH Simonds quetomer of the firm who admitted keeping 244 which he gave to Invest Fifty made no trace to the city last night.
Harmony marked the Bridgeport teachers meeting as Miss Margaret Kiely was reelected president. A merger plan between the Teachers and Principals associations was discussed with a joint committee to explore details while preserving each group’s sovereign powers.
A six year old girl named Uhavatl Bedford of Ida Madigou Avenue was hit by a jitney bus on Muin aspeet at Vice street yesterday afternoon. She sustained a probable skull fracture and was removed to St. Vincent's hospital where her condition was serious last night. The bus was driven by John Mcflayvery of Lung BU road Tegiet.
Obituaries list funeral details for several residents. Maria Vege of FRE South Avenue died Tuesday. services held yesterday at the home. Mary Matsin Wrangen and Michael Pele are memorialized with high mass and burial at local cemeteries. Andrew W. Niorman and Andrew Goruan also noted with services at homes and churches, burial in Union Cemetery.
At a Yale alumni luncheon in New Haven on June 20, former President Taft urged alumni to uphold the Eighteenth Amendment as essential to an orderly society. He warned leaders against undermining law over personal tastes, noting prohibition has broad support and the amendment is unlikely to be repealed. He contrasted eastern public opinion with relatively better liquor access in the West and cautioned against imposing central government burdens through enforceable moral legislation.
Washington June 2 Foreign ships may enter American waters with sealed stores of liquor aboard prompting a government response. French and British ship owners push a test of strength to challenge Treasury officials as State Department weighs whether to hand the matter to Treasury for action starting tomorrow.
Eleven year old Rosa Cio gpelio of Broad Street Milford was hit by an auto owned and operated by Abraham Heller of New Haven on the Post road near Midway garage. She suffered a possible skull fracture, broken left leg, and multiple cuts and bruises. rushed to Milford Hospital in serious condition. The vehicle was traveling past when the child ran into its path after her father paused the car to fetch water for a radiator.
A transport of chickens from New York to a destination ended in tragedy as crates overheated. Driver Abraham Alpert was arrested on charges of cruelty to animals after several birds died. Witnesses and officials described extreme heat and unsafe handling while animals were exposed to direct sun on the route.
Stanley Caul, 40, a Norwalk resident, collapsed from shock and died the morning after landing a 15 pound carp from the Norwalk reservoir. The incident occurred as he reeled in the large fish yesterday with excitement and a train attendant nearby.
A large sedan owned by William Genney of State Street skidded across a sidewalk and plunged over the Seaside wall onto the sand. The car landed on its side in a eight foot lap, but the driver and a companion escaped unharmed as wrecking crews prepared to haul it back onto the boulevard.
Tune 20 Special to the Telegram reports Westport High graduates the largest senior class since 1915. Staples High School sent delegates to commencement in the Fine Arts theatre with diplomas awarded by Channing P Harris. Superintendent Arthur W Ruff presented cigars to the audience. The program included a procession by the Staples High Orchestra, Thurman’s Silver String, and speeches on topics from democracy to motion pictures. The valedictorian was James A, and the class lists members including Louis We Adin Beulah Allen Marian Costello James Kearney Edward Mc Mahon Clare Moore Donald Patchen Adell Silverman Mary Stearns Marguerite Gordon John Dolan Helen Gault Katherine Mauszak Helen Thurmin Daisy Bulkley Horace Fallon Walter Carnan and others. The class color is blue and gold, with the forgeal-me nat as flower and the motto Life Is What We Make It.
Westport court records reveal a busy session with multiple motorists cited for improper lights and related infractions. Judge John F. Godillot postponed a harsher penalty for Michel Medamnek after a guilty plea to intoxication and breach of peace, granting a suspended sentence to support his family.
A drowning occurred at a pond in New Fairfield as Sophie Parininn, 2, daughter of Phila Parininn of 27th Street New York, reportedly backed into Barse’s put in the town. She was a camper at Camp Arden near the pond shore and attempted a dive into the water.
A six month old child, Evelyn May Lenthard, reportedly drowned last night in a river vale near her home, despite the efforts of a German Shepherd police dog that aided during the incident. Mrs Renard Lenthard, the child's mother, mourns the loss and notes the fourth birthday celebration planned for today in memory of the tragedy.
Sophia Perlman of 307 West 27th Street New York drowned at Camp Arden Barsea pond in Greenwich near Danbury after cramps struck while swimming solo in an eight foot pool. Betty Friedman, also from New York, recovered the body about an hour later. Parents warned her against water prior to her two week stay, noting a prior local drowning in the season at Peach Lake.
Kripteld June 2 Special to The Telegram There is no split in the Independence Political Organization Whiten treasurer and organizer said today One ran wild at the last meeting after talking to the rank and file I have decided to continue in my efforts to improve conditions in this town section I suppose there is home discord in every family but the incident could not be avoided I will not act back and see residents unprotected President H Hournier said Whitman had been choked by several individuals to be milder in his statements and the action at the meeting was taken when he persisted in saying things Bouivier and others considered undesirable A committee to set the case met last week and arrangements were made for July members listed.
Special to the Telegraph notes upcoming gatherings by Ladlea Auxiliary of Woodmont Fire, Devon and Milford units hosting a town party at Spring Street firehouse. Regina Annex at Fort Trumbull Beach to hold weekly jaunt and whist event Thursday. Holy Cross College sees several attendees at John Barney’s graduation. Milford High School’s 1923 commencement is set for Thursday evening with diplomas awarded. Milford Police plan a Thursday meeting to elect delegates for the state police convention in Stamford on July 11.
Unidentified man, believed from Bridgeport, recovered from Light House Point as Bridgeport police seek missing persons details. Body wore hip boots. physical description unreadable. Investigation under Bridgeport Bureau of Missing Persons to confirm identity and clothing.
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