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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1922
Page
4
The text warns to avoid inviting unknown guests to the table and stresses certainty about the origin, identity, and sponsorship of the meats served. It urges careful sourcing and accountability for what is offered to family and guests.
Health Officer John A. Moore lifts the smallpox ban in Westport, reopening the Fine Arts theatre and the Westport Public Library after closures on April 18. National Hall and the Town Hall remain under ban, with plans to lift restrictions in a few days.
Coroner John J. Phelan found George Tylas of 220 Parrott Avenue and Henry Purdy of Stamford not criminally liable in two separate fatal incidents. Tylas struck and killed eight year old Stephen Norko on Boston Avenue May 4 as children crossed the street. Purdy, motorman of trolley No. 2 on the line that killed 62 year old Charles Samo of Snippan Avenue, Stamford, was likewise absolved.
John T. King Republican leader of Tairfield County underwent appendicitis surgery at Roosevelt Hospital New York yesterday morning performed by Erdman a noted specialist with Dr R J Lynch of Bridgeport assisting The attending physician called the operation successful and intimate friends said he would be about in a few days resting comfortably last night
An advertisement claims Gelatone removes hair from face neck or body with a simple treatment. It describes making a paste with dolatane and water, applying, rubbing off after two minutes, and washing away hair to leave smooth skin.
Fraderick Fluml, a Staples High School student from Wassington Avenue, broke his left arm while pole vaulting yesterday. He was training for field day in Bedford goal and was a baseball team candidate, potentially losing his chances in track or baseball this year. Friends wish him a speedy recovery.
Mrs. Katherine Ham of Greenwich sues storekeeper Joly Smolewski claiming breach of promise after her husband died in 1940. She says frequent motor trips and visits led to an engagement but Smolewski refused to marry citing her five children. Trial adjourned to continue.
Judge William M. Malthis yesterday ordered multiple offenders jailed after pleading guilty to charges including narcotic sale and counterfeiting. Edward Smith and Fannie Baine alias Mitchell received months and a month respectively. Alex Novak jailed for a month for counterfeiting. James Lesko was bound for nine months with weekly payments. James Jones charged with burglary awaits further action. Tom Godish’s case continued after mental exam.
After months of work the Milford Fire Commissioners completed a street card index at fire headquarters. The index lists each street with location, fire district, hydrant details, access routes, and related information for firemen. It notes two new streets adopted and awaiting town vote signage.
Washington May 10 Senator Culberson of Texas flatly denied claims he paid private detectives to spirit Alexander Robertson from the United States. Robertson plans civil action in New Jersey while embassy and state department review the case. Robertson alleges detectives offered a desired companion for a South American voyage as inducement.
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