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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1923
Page
11
Stratford Board of Education officials and Bridgeport club leaders discussed a program to grant passes to ten Stratford students. The plan, announced at a recent meeting, aims to support scholastic achievement and community events.
The article discusses the Sheppard-Towner Maternity Act, detailing partisan views, court challenges, and state responses. It notes Massachusetts leading the legal challenge, others divided on acceptance, and debates over federal aid versus states’ rights. It explains the act’s funding structure, administration, and projected impact on states including New York and Maine.
In Bridgeport Mrs Dunlap and Mrs Louis presided at a Newtown branch gathering. Invitations were extended for a charity concert to be held at the serious auditorium with seating limited to patrons. speakers included Mrs Frank Tiller and Mrs Edward Taylor, who has spent time in Wallingford.
The annual Fairfield County teachers convention will be held May 12 at the High School. Highlights include a Tale of Music and reports from the inner-director of the high school orchestras, with address on The Future is the Teaching Profession. State education officials and department representatives will discuss work in special education and supervision.
A formal notice reports that 23 applicants were granted citizenship. The document cites official review actions by the court and confirms the successful naturalization of individuals listed in the record.
Annis Deathind Lockwood of Stamford seeks a divorce from Harry Clinter Lodgwood alleging incurable insanity and intolerable cruelty. The petition cites marriage on June 18 1808 and confinement at Middletown hospital. Violet Susan Ganoulis of Stanford seeks a decree from James Ganoui claiming fault and desertion in a divorce filed after a 1928 marriage.
A Fairfield judge ordered several boys detained in a reform school after they faced charges. The record notes definite probation terms and a guilty plea by Kishalan related to the alleged offense. Local authorities listed Wordin avenue defendant Takash and others connected to the case.
A Stamford man, William Wentworth of Linton, appealed a fine from Stamfordty court for reckless driving and operating a vehicle under the influence. Judge Whish granted a suspended fine of 10 pounds after the prosecutor outlined the defendant’s extenuating circumstances including his wife's illness.
Bridgeport financial reports show deposits increased across banks in the January to April period. Major institutions listed include a national trust and several local banks with deposits ranging from hundreds of thousands to over a million dollars.
Fragmentary vital statistics item lists names Salvatore Melita Lutia Melita and addresses Crescent avenue April 24 and William Gertrude Haller 197 Haily surest April 40 plus John Murke 25 noe Fairfight and 190 Orland street with unclear dates and places.
Pete Iescu of Stamford faced charges in the Common Pleas Crim court for drawing a gun after an insult by a friend. Judge John J. Walshe fined him and suspended jail time, warning the next breach could bring harsher penalties.
Greenwich resident Gaetano Lanzarose petitions for divorce from Rose Lanzarone alleging infidelity and desertion. The petition, filed in a local court, citesJanuary 28 1914 as the separation date and notes five children from the marriage. The defendant allegedly maintained an affair with Joseph Lipaldi of Greenwich.
The Episcopalian Diocese of Connecticut announces its bicentennial convention in May. An opening service at Christchurch in Stretford begins at 10:00 with Rev. Timothy Cutlerey Rev. Samuel phnsen and Rev Daniel Brown taking part. The conference continues at John’s Church at 2:00 with prayers by Bishop Brewster and a business report by Bishop P Acheson. A Diocesan dinner follows at 5:00 at the Strattiel hotel.
Ida Uocking Mor rissey of Yonkers files for divorce from James Morrissey of this county. They married on Ortopera KOLT, have three minor children whose custody she seeks. Desertion alleged to have occurred in July 1914 and habitwad intemperance noted.
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