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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1923

Page

22

Ordinance Gap Exposed In Hydrant Parking Case

City court yesterday upheld a demurrer by Police Commissioner Philop Calhoun in a case against Conrad Lashar for parking near a hydrant, revealing the Board of Aldermen had failed to add hydrant parking restrictions to the city traffic ordinance. Twenty five motorists faced arraignment for various motor vehicle violations with fines up to $1. John Roberts was fined $100 and costs for liquor found at his restaurant. George Wingfield and Joseph Keating paid fines for a Seaside Park fight, with Keating receiving a suspended jail term.

Board of Aldermen Philop Calhoun Conrad H. Lashar Kayfield Lashar Grant Percy Carragher Stratford Fairfield Avenue John Roberts Pembroke Street

Insurance Firm Wins Against Garage Man in Common Pleas

Judge John R. Booth awarded Continental Insurance Company of New York a verdict of 59548 against Thomas Martin in a negligence case. The suit arose from an auto rack owned by I Bernstein insured by Continental, damaged by theft on May 6 night, with losses stated as 927.

Thomas Martin John R. Booth Common Pleas Court Continental Insurame Co New York Aganst Martin I. Bernstein

Swain to Substitute for Absent Pastor at United Church

Dr Richard L Swain, former pastor of South Church, will supply the pulpit at United Church for two Sundays July 1 and July 8 during Dr Day's illness related absence. He authored Wie and Where Is God, blending philosophy science and religion to renew faith and inspire devotion. His topic next Sunday will be Damnation of Disintegration.

Richard =. Swain South Church United Hitch Swain Cort Oh Swain Ie Swansse

Robbers Active As Three Thefts Are Made Known

Robbers struck on Main street as a Harvey Lewis Co window was robbed of a camel valued at 50 dollars using a duplicate key. A burglary at 736 Grand street yielded 20 dollars from bureau drawers. A purse with three diamond rings disappeared from 82 Jackson avenue during a family brief absence.

Main Street Shipley Harvey Lewis Company William Helmerich Grand Street Jackson Avenue

Governor Names Local Physician as Examiner

Dr Frank B. Smith a naturopathic physician of 58 Grove Street was named by Governor Templeton as one of the three members of the state board of naturopathic examiners. The board, created under an act passed by the last General Assembly, also includes Franklin R Voombs of New Britain and F Wurbhutt of New Haven. It examines candidates for licenses to practice naturopathy and certifies qualified applicants to the State Department of Health.

Frank B. Smith Grove Street State Board of Naturopathic Examiners Templeton General Assembly Franklin R Voombs New Britain F Wurbhutt New Haven State Department of Health

Heavy fines levied on auto drivers in city court

Judge John Ry Booth imposed heavy fines after guilty pleas in Stamford court. Simon Altman of New York paid 130 dollars while J. K Hawilett of Stamford was fined 106 dollars for driving under the influence and an unsafe car. Altman struck a safety zone on Atlantic Street on June 23 1922 injuring two girls, and was hospitalized after the crash. Mansell was arrested here last Monday.

Redhess John Ry Booth Simon Altman New York City J. K Hawilett Daquor Alstain Atlantc Street Stamford Himacle Mansell Monitas

Births and marriages listed in vital statistics

A garbled Vital Statistics page lists numerous births with parents and addresses, followed by a long marriage licence section naming individuals and full addresses across multiple streets and avenues. Names include June Melia, Michael and Carmina Clos, John and Mary Tebor, Leonid and Asther Burdae, Wilhat and Freda Rosen, and many others with street locations and dates in June and August.

Whats June Melia Merchant Street Michael Carmina Clos Statford Avenue Valentine Stankovity Newark NJ George Vasvanaugh Springfield Maia Anit Jene Stone East Avenue Edward R. Symons Barenum Avenue Rita May Wilson Noble Avenue Tank Carr Willian Sweet Helen Gleason Oak Street Waltham Stoll Newark NW Florence Villers Holly Street

FUND TO ERECT FRESH AIR HOME GROWING RAPIDLY

A Bridgeport civic club drive aims to raise 20000 for a fresh air convalescent home for children. Secretary Ernest M Smiler reports nearing the quota as gifts from Mia and Mrs Edgar W Rasack, Iver Lion, and many others swell the total. The Nichols Wall home should be completed this fall to aid needy patients.

Hama Samting Ernest M Smiler Mia Edgar W Rasack Taos Nichols Wall Bridgeport Iver Lion

Portable showers planned for city children

Portable showers will be placed in several city districts to help children bathe this summer. The Fire Department and recreation board oversee the project, with locations including Old Mill Green Vale lerivale school Longefellow Madison avenue Columbus Maplewood Bryant Olfye.

Am Warn Flellen Fire Department Het Pblioground Chamberonf Comerce POW Gahan Recreation Board Superimientent Old Mill Green Vale Lerivale Longefellow Madison Avenue Columbus Maplewood Bryant Ami Olfye

New Method Promises Blood Pressure Relief

A physician reports a natural formula named Bi-a-li to reduce high blood pressure by cleansing poisons from the system. The preparation, available at local druggists and Leverty Drug Stores, claims quick, mild effects with a guaranteed refund if not beneficial after the first bottle.

Kart OG. Cyrus Leverty Drug Stores

Sale on women's sport oxfords and pumps at $4.75

A window listing offers a wide selection of low shoes for women priced at $4.75 on the main floor. Styles include grey elk and white elk trim oxfords, black and white sport oxfords, brown calfskin oxfords, beige elk and black calf trim oxfords, and beige suede strap pumps with military heels. Sizes vary by style.

Smart wash fabrics selling for lingerie and sports suits

Fabrics in stock include cotton canton crepe in light grey tan pink orchid rose tangerine brown blue and green 36 inch at 59c per yard. Checked stoffen voile and dotted swiss in several color combos 32 or 36 inch widths priced 39c to 85c. Ratine voile checks and Novos crepe offered in multiple colors ideal for lingerie and sport suits. Main floor rear.

Vindex Sheets and Pillow Cases Catalogue

A historical ad lists Vindex brand muslin pillow cases and sheets with multiple sizes and prices. Also featured are Fruit of The Loom pillow cases, Fort Mills unbleached sheeting, linen scalloped scarfs, and Turkish towels with special low prices.

Howlands Fort Mills

Rug values for cottage and summer home patterns

Rug values advertised for the cottage and the summer home feature one quarter wool and fibre rugs in two popular sizes 8 ft 3 in by 10 ft 6 in and 9 by 12 ft. A splendid assortment of patterns and colors is specially priced at $7.50. Turd floor rear.

Old Glory flag sale for Independence Day

Bright emblem of liberties offered with wool flags in multiple sizes from 3x5 ft to 8x12 ft and cotton sewn stripes. Prices range from 75 cents for small cotton flags to 7 dollars 75 cents for large wool flags. Includes mounted flags and complete setups, third floor center.

China and glassware sale on fourth floor front

Cut glass assortment of fine quality light ware with floral cutting, baskets and vases, bowls, mayonnaise sets, compotes and trays. Heisey blown glassware includes goblets sherbets ice tea tumblers water tumblers and pitchers. Cottage dinner sets 32 pieces with gold print on American semi porcelain. Odd china marked half price as patterns discontinued.

Heisey

Summer hats of unusual beauty on sale

Hundreds of hats arrived from a maker offering silk crops and heavy silk styles with mohair trims. The display highlights hats reflecting cool sea breezes and mountain retreats, priced for higher value. They go on sale Friday on the second floor front while stocks last.

Bathing Suits for Women Worldwide Styles and Prices

A selection of Jantzen knitted wool bathing suits for women features firm fit and plain colors with navy white brown buff heather and grey trim priced at 8 dollars. Also shown is a knit V neck suit with color bands in black white green rose red grey buff priced at 75 cents to 85.75 dollars and a broad assortment in plain bright and modest tones in a three price range from 3.50 to 58 dollars.

Jantzen Sreond Flonr Re

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