Wife Granted Divorce After Fire Attacks by Husband
Ada Raynor Helm of Greenwich testified in Superior Court that her husband Frank C. Helm set their home on fire five times in one night and beat her to stop her extinquishing the flames, leaving her unconscious. Judge Isang Wolfe granted her a divorce and also ruled in favor of several other divorce petitions from residents of Stamford, Danbury, Greenwich, and Bridgeport based on insanity or adultery with accompanying claims of abuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Raynor Helm
Greenwich
Superior Court
Frank C. Helm
Mountain Lakes
Isang Wolfe
Wolfe
Anne Deah Lockwood
Stamford
Harry Clinton Lockwood
Middletown Insane Hospital
R. L. Leak
Violet S. Ganoulis
James Ganoulis
Paris
Clifford Conklin
Cranbury
Mary Conklin
Danbury
Charies
Danks
Greenswich
Luella Tomkins Danks
Parts Unknown
Martha Sapizo
Bridgeport
Paul Sapigo
Dorwalk
Power and Fight of Liner Machinery Fuel Town
Electric power and fight sufficient for a town of 70 900 inhabitants are produced by the machinery of an Atlantic liner of the largest size.
Radio Amateurs Help Seek Litchfield Girl
Connecticut radio enthusiasts report tracking the missing Litchfield heiress Elizabeth Oit through broadcasts from Carlton Weisenhmer of JAJP Park Avenue. They relay details of her eight hour wanderings in a bid to reach Grand Central Terminal in New York to reunite with her family, hoping others will help locate her.
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Connecticut
Carlton Weisenhanmer
Parkaveuns
Jajp
Elizabeth Oit
Litchfield
New York
Aly
Grand Central
Bridgeport
Verbal Tilton Appeal Date Set In Tax Case
A Superior court short calendar session featured a debate between Judge Carl Basier and attorney John A. Cornell over a tax appeal from a $126,847 assessment on Verdin and Howard avenues property. Judge Isaac Wolff fixed hearing for Wednesday, with James Wheeler of New Haven named to refer levies to a court committee. The case will proceed after the current session ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Carl Basier
John A. Cornell
Board of Relief of the
Verdin
Howard Avenues
Cornell
James Wheeler
New Haven
Actuiug
Mit
Board of Assessors
Local Day Agents Nab Autoists With Liquor
Federal Prohibition agents arrested two men linked to liquor transport in a sedan near Stamford. Driver and passenger, described as from New York, were to be arraigned with Commissioner Hugh J. Lavery presiding. Women accompanying them were not detained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Hy
MacKenzie
Joseph Riseieheno
Frank
New York City
Acal
Hia
Hugh J. Lavery
Doolin, Holt
Flaherty and
Wardwell
Bnnton Post
Hepwarnites
Stamford
Stromford
Dr Craft Praises Bridgeport and Denounces Pessimism
Dr J C Watt, pastor of the Christ Episcopal Church, praised Bridgeport at a club luncheon while urging a ready optimism. He extolled Bridgeport as a beautiful city with colonial style architecture, planned parks, and commercial potential, noting crime is less severe than in other cities.
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United States
Manral Adjyvantages
Is. J. ‘Cwatt
Connecticut
Bridgeport
Kansas City
Kansas
Pis
Pra
Nike Cheelty
Congressman Merritt to Speak at Local Civic Club Luncheon
Congressman Schuyler Merritt is slated to address Lions and Kiwanis clubs at a joint luncheon on May 9. A program committee, chaired by Higa Signe, plans entertainments with a reel and boxing-style events. Merritt, recovering from a March attack, hints at travel to Europe and may not appear again locally soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schuyler Merritt
Lions Club
Ty Veubs
Erseriaimment
Buechler Counsel Withdrawal Delays Trial
Trial in the Canind mont case was continued as Buechler counsel withdrew. Attorneys Lefare and Welfe in Superior court sought delays while witnesses and evidence remained unsettled. The proceeding, originally set for Wednesday, was adjourned to the following day and then postponed again with no new date announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Furner
Ilisa Delosaec
Emmae
Eler
Canind Mont Daeeteerood
Simmet
Tie Law Fire
Dekorest
Alwin
Ian Wee
Wade
Fairfield Veterans Start Building Fund Effort
A garbled report from Fairfield recalls a veterans building fund drive. The text mentions PARIS, Greve, De 1, and various unclear details about donations and a planned campaign, but overall describes an effort to start a construction fund for veterans with uncertain provenance and fragmented wording.
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Fairfield Veterans Start Building Fund
These charming suits and men’s wear from Howland's
Howland's spring 1923 collection features straight jackets wrap around skirts and smart cuts in Poiret twill and tricotine. Navy gray tan and black dominate with silk bead trimmed and tailored options. Suits sell for 19.50, plus Yorke shirts at 2.50 and Otis cotton combination suits at 1.30, with wide ends and silk pajamas at 2.59 on the main floor.
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Yorke
Hats on sale in millinery section for five dollars
In the millinery section today a varied display of hats in straw and silk, many previously priced higher, now offered at five dollars. Aims to please different tastes with charming styles and colors, location on the second floor front.
Handkerchiefs of the Nineteenth Century Sale
Linen sport kerchiefs for women with embroidered corner in contrasting colors green peach rose lavender yellow blue. Men receive two soft mercerised cotton kerchiefs with satin stripe. Main floor rear.
Chocolate covered Brazil nuts box deal
Chocolate covered Brazil nuts in pound boxes with a high grade chocolate coating. Special one dollar per box. Located in basement center.
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Brazil
Pretty new undies and gowns debut
Fashion notice describes silk slip outfits in crepe de chine and satin options, including hip hern details and color range. Also lists tailored camisoles in crepe de chine and satin, prices from 1.25 to 1.50 and gowns with lace trim on second floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reir
Springtime Gloves Offer In Silk and Gauntlet Styles
Silk gloves in beaver mate grey black and white priced at 1.65. Silk gauntlet gloves feature three color cuff options tan brown white switch black priced at 1.05. Grey silk gauntlet gloves with ruffle trim available new and delightful at 2.95 on the main floor of Lett Censen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lett
Censen
Jack Tar clothing for girls advertised for outdoor wear
A reader ad promotes sturdy outdoor clothing for girls from ages 6 to 22 including khaki knickers priced 2.50 to 4.00 and bloomers mitt mid-dol outfits such as khaki middies and hiking suits with sizes and prices listed, urging young shoppers to buy on the second floor rear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Tar
Uncertainty in a Ball Game Drives Wardrobe Choice
The piece links sports drama to shopping, noting that while ball game suspense excites fans, buyers balk at uncertainty in clothing. It promotes Kuppenheimer and other good clothes, promising a guaranteed right fit and favorable choice on the main floor rear, with prices from 5 to 60 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kuppenheimer
Weigh Your Baby Contest At Baby Shop
A Baby Shop offers a scale service with a weight card for the baby. Weighing will occur this Saturday marking the start of a weekly contest. Prizes will be announced in Monday's papers for top weights at 6 weeks and 2 years. Second floor rear.
Buick Sedan Tires and Beacon Card Offer
Buick sedans and Beacon card tires promote security and reliable travel. The required tire size for Buick is 34x413 priced at 529.55 with Beacon tires available for other cars at similar savings. Fourth floor front.
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Buick
Staunch boys Norfolk suits offered at 12.50
All wool tweeds and over plaids fashioned into Norfolk suits for boys aged 7 to 18. Each set includes two trousers knickers and one golf style pair. Coats are mohair lined with a center back box pleat. A splendid value at $12.50. Basement Front.
Women's Summer Weight Undies and Hosiery Catalogue Line
Product listing details women’s summer weight union suits in multiple styles and sizes 35 to 42 priced 65 cents. Silk hose with lisle top and sole offered in several colors at 1 dollar 75 cents. Light weight mercerised lisle hose with drop stitch design priced fifty cents.
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Ada Helm Freed
Lockwood
America
Charles E
Philadelphia
Hoppenstall Forge Co
Main Street
State Armory
Bridgeport and Vicinity
DR. Craft
Episcopal
Cong. Merritt
Buechler
Bridgeport, Conn
Batardey
Howland
Howland Dry Goods
Post-Telegram
Blue Bird Shop
Stratford Ave
East Main ,St
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