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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1952

Page

5

Mothers Club Installs Officers at Hall Settlement Home

The newly formed Mothers group at Hall Settlement Home installed officers led by Miss Emily Tickell. Officers named are Mrs Knute Nelson president Mrs Fernando Perikas vice president Mrs George Gourley treasurer and Mrs William Zeiner secretary. The club aims to aid child development improve Southend, and provide a social outlet for local parents. A combined party and meeting is planned June 3 for member families.

Mothers’ Club Hall Settlement Home Knute Nelson Fernando Perikas George Gourley William Zeiner Emily Tickell Park Place Mothers’ Group Hall Home Southend

Jewel Club Members Chat With Us

The article notes the deepest Atlantic point tested is about 22 460 feet in the Ro Manche depths near the equator. This finding comes from ongoing exploration by the Jewel Club members and partners.

Jewel Club Atlantic Ocean Equator

Mother and daughter sue in cave-in accident

Fairfield mother Jennie Norton and her daughter Rita filed suit in Superior Court seeking 25 000 in damages for injuries from a road cave in on Churchill Street Fairfield. They allege the incident occurred October 7 1951 at 11 15 p m while a vehicle was driven by Miss Norton and the defendants Clark Sewer Construction Company and Clark and Fray Construction Company Bridgeport were installing sewer lines.

Fairfield Superior Jennie Norton Rita Clark Sewer Construction Company Clark and Fray Construction Company Bridgeport Churchill Street Miss Norton

Divorces Filed in Supremor Court Yesterday

Four divorce petitions are listed including Mary Clement Nemeth of Bridgeport versus Joseph S. Nemeth in the Navy for intolerable cruelty. Daisy White Hines of Westport versus Theodore Hines for intolerable cruelty. Julius Cravez of Norwalk versus Veronica De Donato Cravez of Bridgeport for desertion. Elsa Koehler Griebel of Norwalk versus Ray L. Griebel for intolerable cruelty.

Mary Clement Nemeth Bridgeport Joseph S. Nemeth U. S. Navy Daisy White Hines Theodore Hines Westport Julius Cravez Norwalk Veronica de Donato Cravez Elsa Koehler Griebel Ray L. Griebel

FTC Bans the Word Free in Book Club Ads

The FTC ruled that book-of-the-month clubs may not describe books as free unless no charge or obligation exists. Chairman Mead led a three member majority finding the practice false and misleading. The club, distributing about 50,000 books daily, plans to appeal, arguing commissioner Mason's dissent. The decision could affect roughly six other clubs with similar free book plans.

FTC Washington Federal Trade Commission Lowell RB. Mason Commission James M. Mead Book Club Mead New York Club Mason

Bridgeport man given suspended jail term for intoxication

Frank Cornell 54 of 280 State Street Bridgeport received a 10 day suspended jail sentence in Newtown Town Court for intoxication. The deputy judge imposed the suspension on condition Cornell leave town after arrest by State Policeman Robert Lineweber on Wednesday night.

Newtown Frank Cornell State Street Bridgeport Edward S. Pitzschler Cornell Robert Lineweber

New Zealand Reports Seven Thousand Highway Accidents

New Zealand recorded seven thousand highway accidents in the last year, with authorities noting impacts on traffic safety and emergency response services across major regions. The figure highlights ongoing road safety challenges and policy considerations.

New Zealand

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