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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1921
Page
7
An unclear report describes a plan involving a congress masters figure from Iingtant and Prance, with mentions of Holland and Sw fan, proposing a sea of present dances to eliminate the ghimmy fox trot and the ones.
A four year old boy, Johalseoviten of 1825 Berkshire Avenue, was treated at Bridgeport Hospital for possible internal injuries after being struck by a car on Pembroke Street and Berkshire Avenue. The vehicle was driven by Louis Weinstein of 2472 A Street. The boy’s condition was not serious by hospital night.
In Merdiso Avenue a jitney collided with a car owned by Michael WN Jasmine March last, overturning the bus and causing severe internal injuries and bruises to the complainant. Tuena Beers, city claims of $5.40 on Rubin co of Bridgeport, alleges reckless operation and seeks damages.
Mildred E. Cook of New Haven sues Acs Lasio and Birrbaum with Charles Nirnbaum of Bridgeport in a Superior Court foreclosure action. The note for $8,500 to Lomas & Settleton of New Haven, dated August 26, 1818, was secured by marriage and remains unpaid.
Pearl buttons on men's spring overcoats are the latest wrinkle in Bond Street style according to Yourfitter. Six buttons on each side in sizes of two silver amars grace coats in four delicate shades such as ivory, mouse, or rosewood green.
The Dosophical Society will hold its regular meeting in the Knights of Pythias hall at 1094 Main Street. Adam Abet will speak. he has been organizer and leader for six years and has written a book on the subject.
Washington experts from the United States Department of Agriculture challenge the idea that lightning never strikes the same place twice. They state an electrical stroke can recur at a location, suggesting multiple visits are common and protective measures should be expanded accordingly.
President Harding endorses installing bells in Plymouth Mass to mark the Pilgrim celebration. A letter to Rt. Renney confirms readiness to fund and support chimes as part of a national patriotic project. August 1 visit to Plymouth planned to witness the installation and dedication.
Charles Is Lindsay of Bridgeport wins a $10,000 judgment against William R. Phillips in a Black Rock plant dispute. Lindsay claimed unpaid wages as general manager and superintendent of the Bullard Machine Tool plant. Supreme Court upheld Judge Webb's decision.
Fairfield county residents seek expanded patrols as a reorganization proposal surfaces in the General Assembly. A conference of legislators discussed uniting state police with motor vehicle inspectors under a single head to guard farms and shore areas after prior plans to increase the force were halted.
Two individuals were held and charged with auto theft in Waiestitle and Nivea. Arrests were reported, cases continued until yesterday under unspecified proceedings in Geiser City.
John Toatav of 108 Park Terrace convicted of beating his wife and daughter and ejecting them from their home. He was fined and sentenced to three months in jail yesterday morning but the sentence was suspended and he was placed on probation for one year.
A Connecticut censorship bill controversy heads to the legislature in Hartford as a judiciary subcommittee weighs two measures. One bill proposes a state censorship bureau, while the other would require outside boards to approve films, with critics arguing for internal state control to avoid extra costs.
A bill before the Appropriations committee seeks to protect the public from short measures in fruits and farm products by establishing standard containers and stock reports. It authorizes the Board of Agriculture to set standard grades and state brands, circulate supply and demand data, and provides an appropriation of 30,000 to implement. Violations carry fines and imprisonment.
Washington May probate filing puts the estate of the late George A Oyster at about 87 009 in net valuation for household effects and interest in the estate. Executor Edwin Brande burg reported the figures and noted the mayoral marriage to Cecile Ready Oyster.
Bridgeport recruiting station reports nine local men enlisted in the Navy including seven re enlistments and seven outside men. New recruits join as apprentice seamen and machinists mates with names listed such as Sam Trauge John Fairfield Avenue Charles Dubail and Robert M Field. The Bridgeport station led the state in enlistments for the past week.
Jitre y driver John Daze of 1662 Stratford Ave was arrested yesterday for a violation of train regulations as he allegedly refused to render aid on an accident call. He reportedly blocked the right of way at John and C landstr and Seinday Wes tric in the city this morning.
Dental science highlights two methods to fight film with Pep todent a scientific product. Leading dentists endorse a daily routine using a paste that cleans, whitens, and protects teeth while boosting saliva flow and starch digestion to neutralize acids and digest deposits. Modern diets increase the need for regular use.
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