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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1923
Page
4
The Bridgeport Public Library set a new daily average circulation of 4,300 volumes over a nonbusiness period in February, exceeding prior months. Total circulation topped February 1922 by 2,997 volumes, with 62,383 fiction and 21,210 non fiction. 799 new members joined and 220 renewed memberships.
Bridgeport radio operators claim a new distance record for low power on February 14. S Glasson of Berkeley reported 20 watt C1V transmitter with short range up to 500 miles, surpassing previous limits. George E B Nothnagle of 176 Waldmere Avenue corroborated the achievement from his end in Berkeley.
Navy recruiting office in the city repeated a top statewide position by enlisting more recruits than any other station. Last week 18 applicants applied. five passed the examinations and enlisted. Two sailors with prior four year service reenlisted and shipped to New York receiving the four month bonus.
Mabel Banfield Dorsey of Greenwich filed for divorce from Arthur Dorsey of New York City alleging desertion four months after their September 1910 marriage and custody of a minor child is sought. Four other petitions appeared in the same session, including Edward Parkes of Stamford seeking a decree from Eleanor Parkes Parkes, married 1909, on cruel and temperate grounds. Burdick of Bridgeport sues George Burdick of Baltimore for desertion in 1908, Helen Moser of Norwalk seeks divorce from Kurth Moser of Utica on desertion in 1920, and Bruno Kaestner of Norwalk petitions Adeline Kaestner of Brooklyn for desertion in 1918 after their 1912 marriage.
Rev H D Gallaudet Waterbury state chaplain of the American Legion declined resignation and chose to focus on Legion affairs. Commander Edward J Kelly disclosed letters showing three of four asked executives will be more active. District Chairman Harry Griswold New London county resigned due to business. A successor to Griswold will be named by the state department executive committee in New Haven Saturday.
Coroner John J. Phelan ruled that Frank E. Watson died of alcoholism, not a crime. Watson was found dead at Bernard Kelley’s room at 438 Main Street after a drinking session in which Kelley said they consumed several quarts of liquor. Kelley testified that the event was an annual custom and that Prohibition laws were observed the rest of the year.
Ernest A. Coons of Maplewood Avenue won a prize in a recent radio contest after sending in concert returns from the Drake Hotel. He was the first operator from each state to submit the required turns, earning the award and recognition for his timely participation.
Bridgeport Chapter of the Order of De Molay will nominate officers for the upcoming quarter at the regular meeting tonight in the lodge rooms of the Masonic temple. Special work is planned and the officer election will occur at the March meeting followed by the De Molay degree exemplification for candidates.
Mayor Fred Atwater states no statewide action will be taken this year on daylight saving. The Mungoy faction urges following majority consent or awaiting state legislation, aligning with Hartford's framework amid uncertain local support.
Samuel Manos, proprietor of a restaurant at 27 Union Square, was fined $200 and sentenced to ten days in jail yesterday. The jail term was suspended, and the fine adjusted to reflect the verdict.
John J. Wessels former Bridgeport mayor for three terms and longtime president of Mechanics and Farmers Savings Bank died after a month of illness. Funeral services set for 8 pm at 857 Norman Street with Rev. Fort and Rev. Decker. burial Thursday at Greenwood Cemetery Rye. Wessels a prominent Republican and long time Mason served in Civil War era units and Connecticut National Guard, born White Plains N Y. survived by a brother and several nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements not completed.
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