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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1923

Page

2

Ground Broken and Blessed For New Convent in Fairfield

A large gathering assisted Rev William J Blake in breaking and blessing the ground for the new St Thomas convent in Fairfield. The design features red tapestry brick and grey stone with a three story plan including a chapel, large vestibule, and modern interior. A separate item notes applications to license amusements at Bridgeport area parks including rides and attractions with hearings set for May 10, 1923.

Fairfield, Vas William J Blake St Thomas Convent Winke Father Blake Gothia Deaden Canich Antalear Entrancs Attica Halooans Dent Dow Orle Somedium Azou Saul Williaw Krig Keng Brothers Am Licansea Hart’ford Captol Avenue Jartson

MY P G A HOLDS ANNUAL REUNION IN RAKOCZE BALL

Several hundred members of the Magyar P P A and related groups gathered in Rakocze Hall for the fifth annual reunion in Rakow, Stamford, and Bridgeport. The program opened with a Presbyterian service led by Rev John Toth, followed by a banquet at Rikosel Hall and short addresses by numerous community leaders. A play and dancing concluded the day.

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France Precludes Joint Ruhr Action In Early Notes

Frantic Paris and Brussels dispatches report France and Belgium wary of joint Ruhr action, signaling German reparations posture and Paris notes. The piece traces French restraint, Belgian hopes for a pact, and Germany’s counter offers amid tense prewar diplomacy, with key figures and dates referenced in a fragmentary account.

Iron Posts Stolen at Seaview Avenue

A theft report notes iron posts stolen from a yard on Seaview Avenue. Twelve posts valued at 160 dollars each were taken, with the owner identified as Khelable Post Compass of Stat Fold. Local authorities are investigating.

Seaview Avenue Khelable Post Compass Statfold

New Angles to Lake Murder Are Found by State Police

State police uncover new angles in the Holtz case linking a Danbury Danbury area man to the s h a c k murder near a lakeside. The investigation details a struggle over a hid wage and a possible elopement motive, with questions about a missing body and a suspected arson fire that destroyed the shack.

Danbury Sys Holty Dewsnap Haltz Holts Holtz

Meetings Tonight at Stratford and Podgeport

An editor note lists numerous meetings and venues across Stratford and surrounding districts for tonight. The document references organizations such as Sons of St George and Strathotd, with scattered place names including Podgeport, Byron chore, Clinton Padas, and Marchester. The jumble suggests a local events roundup with multipleSocieties and halls, timing around evening hours, and a final date notation of 260-10.

Ghomach Mens Hall Stratford Pudgepurh Liukepore Bovaly Dodge Sons of St Googe Ayeauie Letomy Gisola Cbuls Tatiana the Beast Clinton Padas Ab Neuli Badenap Taiset

No Collisions Recorded Amid Heavy Traffic Incident

Report notes no collisions despite heavy traffic on the avenue. Witnesses describe a disruption at North Avenue as a pedestrian was struck and a bystander sustained a head injury. Police have no confirmed cause or suspect identified at this time.

Twenty Five Killed in Havana Collision

Havana report says twenty five people were killed in a head on railway collision in Matanzas Province between Herahey eleauie and Camast, with more injured as details spread. Local authorities and observers note the disaster occurred today, with initial casualty figures rising.

Havana Asanciated Press Lina Herahey Eleauie Camast Matanzas Americana Aya

Treasury to Offer Big Note Issue

Fragmented OCR text discusses a major government note issue and treasury plans. It mentions treasury offerings, possible timing, and references to security and fiscal measures, with uncertain details and many garbled phrases.

Treasury

Hollywood Is an Overgrown Town Reverend Craft Declares

Rev E J Craft delivered a sermon at Christ Episcopal Church arguing Hollywood, the center of the motion picture industry, is an overgrown country town. He condemned press sensationalism and the immoral atmosphere around the film world, urging a return to moral standards and artistic integrity among actors and producers.

Hollywood Craft E. J. Craft Christ Episcopal Church Bluiver Bryeen Nation Picture Suthora Ike Charley Reptone Batts Arbuckle Wal Mia Fatbanks Charlie Camplin RevCriit

Summerfield Church Dedicated in City Services

Summerfield Methodist church in the city held morning and afternoon dedication services for a new edifice valued at 105 000 with 43900 subscribed. Bishop Luther Wilson will address next Sunday as clergy from multiple churches attended the event and praised the congregation and building board.

Swimmerfield Luther BR Wilson Aervice Rey Bethany Congregational Church Miner Harwood Newfield Methodist Church Cheater C Marshall Flint Methodist Church Norbert & Brown Oliver Congregational Church Edwin Nscbmith Grace Methodist ‘Church

Fairfield Beach liquor stories dispelled by agent on boat

Federal prohibition agent Edward B Doolan inspected the 6 foot motor boat the Columbia at Fairfield Beach foot of Center Street and found no illicit trade. David Miller of Bridgeport denied saloon ties and said the boat drifted ashore after running out of gasoline with cans of liquor aboard unused and smelling of whale oil.

Columbia Center Street Fairfield Beach Federa Prohiition Edward B Doolan David Miller Bridgeport Connecticnt Beaglew Avenues Federl Ao Guy Yrarien Rudgeport Thade Wind Puirtlald Beach Mille

Great Sioux Sues for 760 Million in Federal Suit

A Great Sioux settlement seeks 760 million dollars in a federal case. The action claims substantial interest, a front facing lien, and property taken years ago. Court proceedings focus on recusal and related procedural matters as the case advances.

Washingson Alii Federal Furmient Pricener Bates Court HP Csi

Yale Professor Seeks Religion in Public Schools

Yale professor Taiher A Wetgle of date University argues religion should have a place in public education. He laments the separation of church and school and contends religious instruction benefits children, urging revision of the public school system despite current constraints.

YALE Chester Chinch Taiher Date University Reb Werle Une Une Public Achoul Co Cinil Celeron Ag Wience

Police hold man on charges by small girl

Police arrest 38 year old Charles DeGeorge of 186 Nichols street on a technical breach charge after alleged soliciting by a girl and claims from Cast Side mothers. DeGeorge was seized as he bought ice cream and candy for several young girls after complaints.

Charles DeGeorge Nichols Street DeGeorge

Obituary notices from Connecticut and Washington entries

Obituaries and funeral notices list services for several individuals across Connecticut and Washington. Names include Huardey Mas 5, Joseph Hindley, Louise Gill et, Anna Heck, Clara Mills, William Grumman, and Michael Pomabue. Details reference May dates, addresses, and final resting places in Westport Waterbury Nichola and Bridgeport areas, with times like May 7 and 2 o'clock.

Anna Charles Heck Broad Street Bintal Lakeview Waterbury Mills Nichola Conn Clara March Willan Nichol

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