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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1928

Page

8

Gasowski Divorced From Runaway Wife in Superior Court

Francis Gasowski of 503 Park APO factory worker obtained a divorce from Stephanis Plonska Gasowski of Woronton in a Superior court action. He married in Poland January 38 1907. Eight months after the marriage she left him and came to this country two years later. He searched until 1919 when he located her near New London Teoryton. She claimed she did not know him but later said she could return after remarriage and showed two illegitimate children from the second marriage.

Francis Gasowski Park Apo Allyn L. Brown Stephanis Plonska Gasowski Woroton Poland Teoryton New London Intens Sb Grineki

Maine man killed by Pennsylvania train in Elkton incident

JN Kills Track Walker reports Harry E. Sibley of Angela Maine was struck and killed by a Pennsylvania railroad train today while walking on the tracks near Elkton Maryland. Interstate accident details remain unclear as investigation continues.

Elkton Associated Press Harry E. Sibley Angela Maine Pennsylvania Railroad

Stranger preys on market proprietors across cities

A man claiming to be an agent for a meat market firm cheated market proprietor George Denijirian of 80 dollars at 264 Wale Street. The imposter offered to inspect a meat cutter and demanded funds for parts estimated at 830. Similar schemes have been traced in multiple cities.

George Denijirian Wale Street Densijir‘dam

Real Chamois Gloves Priced At Two Fifteen

A well dressed woman's choice glove for tailored costumes described as fine chamois in nature and white with one clasp. The listing repeats the price of 2.15.

Suede Slip-on Gloves Seosers Chic for Spring Streetwear

A fashion note highlights suede slip-on gloves in a chic spring palette. Honey Velge fabrics feature beaver, green, and chauparne textures, offered in sizes 3.4 to 714.

Danbury waitress wins divorce after cruelty claims

Alma Halco Meyers, a Danbury waitress, testified of constant abuse by Henry W. Meyers. In Superior Court Judge Allyn L. Brown granted her a divorce on cruelty grounds. The couple married June 1, 1916. The husband, accused of gambling and drinking, left in 1925 then returned and beat her. He later took their ten year old son, who remains in his custody. she sees him only at school and buys his clothes.

Alma Halco Meyers Danbury Allyn L. Brown Henry W. Meyers Bishop Avenue Stratford Meyers

Devon Residents Complain About Drinking Water

Milford March 16 Special Correspondent Health Officer Willa Butrick awaits Hartford test results on Milford reservoir water after residents of Devon and Milford complain of an impure taste and odor. He noted the taste should clear with ice melt and no danger was shown by latest tests.

Milford Willa Butrick Hartford Devon Butrick Soi Charles QO. Mathews Dennis J. Sullivan Rudolph F. Bertany New Haven Water Company Muetschete Ernest Mueschele Lafayette Street Milford Hospital Muetachele Lora Rogers Charles Rogers Wheeler Weybster West River Masonic Temple Mary ‘Taylor Methodist Church Ulu Fred Harvey Curtis

Mayor Returns Salary to Aid Leominster Poor

Mayor Mase isc Boyle returned his $1,000 1927 salary to the Leominster city treasurer with a request that the funds be used to aid the deserving poor of Leominster.

Leominster Mase Isc Associated Press Maynard W. Boyle

Westport Faces Budget Crunch for Road Repairs This Year

Westport plans halt on much of its road building as costs for repairs soar over three weeks. First Selectman Mansfield cites a funds shortfall and widespread road damage from heavy truck traffic. The town seeks more funds to finish crushed stone and tar courses, noting frost removal delays stretch into 12 to 14 weeks this season.

Westport Selectmen First Selectman King W. Mansfield Dirk Mr. Mansfield Mansifield Westport Council Knights of Columbus Henry J. Bergman Bedgar Doubleday Wil Scottie Bell Hartford Huumorlat John Shukle Edward Butner Maria Natalie Kate Waterbury Jack Prescott Kenneth Scofield Harold Watson John F. Brennan Raymond Grasville Bergman Phe Igharas Estelle Gallagher Mae Mullins Mary Lauter Sally Dolan Mary Dolan Dorothy Donaher Santa Perrolelli Mathea Huck Elizabeth Leptic Elma Pirtie Eleanor Milliard Joseph Ardola Stephen Budner Wlliam F. London John Shukie Frank State Claudie Johnson Francis Mullins Jon Grant Harry O'Connor F. Edgar Doubleday John Clark Richard Finnegan Fairfield Norwalk South Norwalk Bridgeporb Feounels

Russell Faces City Court for Shooting

Russell, a 29 year old Black man from 424 Mary street, was brought back from Bakthnora and arraigned for assault with intent to kill after firing seven shots at Roland Lawrence and injuring him, with a stray bullet hitting Rupert Ler. The shooting occurred February 20 and jealousy over Bertha Barevos, of 421 Main street, is cited as motive.

Willam Russell Mary Street Bakthnora Polensay Russell Bertha Bare Vos Main Street Roland Lawrence Aria and Klemaeh Rupert Ler Mian Strer Bystruder

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