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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1921

Page

6

Five Divorces Granted by Judge Keeler

Five uncontested divorce petitions were heard before Judge Jah E. Keeler. Decrees granted include Beressa Curtis Sweezey, Harold Gweezey, Anna Mo Lounsbury Alvord, Francesco Cannevo, and Harry Bell Purdy. Custody of one child awarded to the petitioners in two cases.

Peti Jimise Jah E. Keeler Keeler Beressa Curtis Sweezey Drom Harold Gweezey Brook Iyn Curtis Anna Mo Lounsbury Alvord Norwalk Elmore de Serson Francesco Cannevo Rose Sannévo Harry Bell Purdy New Canaan Edna M. Brewster Purdy Mary Batas Kracer Bridgeport Charts Eraser West Orange N. J Charies

Jury finds Purpera guilty of first degree murder in Cleveland

A jury of four women and eight men found Sam Purpera, age 41, guilty of first degree murder in the Billing of W C Sty in a December ho t el. Judge Bemon sentenced Purpera to be electrocuted on August 29, the same day Frank Motto, convicted of the same crime, was sentenced to be electrocuted by the Common Pleas Court with Florence J Allen presiding.

Cleveland Gary Sam Purpera W. C. Sty

Foreclosure Listing In Berke County Court Action

Stevin D Krause sues Anna Apetein in the common pleas court seeking foreclosure on a note originally for 1890 dollars made January 10 19 9 by Rebecca Nek to Charlotts FP The note has been assigned to the plaintiff and reduced to 800 dollars The premises have been conveyed to the defendant.

Berke Stevin D. Krause Anna Apetein Rebecca Nek Charlotts FP Krense

Norwalk Girl Seeks Annulment of Marriage

Dorothy Smith Coertwright of Norwalk petitions in Superior Court through her mother Edna Savage to annul her marriage to Russell Cartwright of Norwalk claiming she was only 12 years old and unaware of legal marriage age. Cartwright’s whereabouts are unknown.

Russell Cartwright Norwalk Dorothy Smith Coertwright Snorwalhi Edna Savage Alleres Cartwright Jeter Cartwright

Death of Justice Gould of D C Court

Washington May 2 Ashley Musgrave Gould associate justice of the District of Columbia Supreme Court died suddenly today after a brief illness Justice Gould presided over trials in the case of Jules W Arnstein and others charged with bringing stolen securities into the District for disposal

Washington Ashley Musgrave Gould District of Columbia Justice Gould Jules W. Arnstein District of Columbis

Memorial Trees Movement Endorsed by President Harding

President Harding endorses a national memorial tree program in a letter to Joseph M. Patterson. The plan urges adoption by state municipal and county administrations and forestry services to honor World War service men, promising rapid progress with coordinated effort.

Tia National Bistways Harding Joseph M. Patterson Narding France

Weight of a Crowd Studies Crowded Load Pressures

Harvard experiments show crowds on bridges floors and platforms can exceed expected pressures. A box holding six men averaging 163 pounds produced about 181 pounds per square foot, while New York elevated rail crowds estimated at 44 pounds per square foot earlier.

Harvard University Wortsmen MN York Harvard

Love making in Kansas City parks declared sport

Kansas City police chief announces that love making in parks is recognized as a legitimate summer sport. The police department will focus on other duties while acknowledging the activity as part of city life, sparking debate about park conduct.

Kansas City Kansas City Park

Chesapeake & Ohio Dividend Action Deferred

New York Maya reported the Chesapeake and Ohio railway deferred action on its regular semi-annual dividend of 21 percent due now. Postponement cited unsettled conditions. action was taken yesterday by the Hocking Valley railroad, which controls the Chesapeake and Ohio.

New York Maya Chesaneake & Ohio Railway Pany Hocking Valley Railroad Chesapeake & Ohio

Orangeade Paste Adds Easy Drink at Low Cost

A vintage ad explains making orangeade by mixing orangeade paste with half a gallon of water. One teaspoonful per glass yields a tasty, inexpensive drink good for children. Paste sold at Bridgeport Public Market or grocers, or mailed by Emma E Curtis Melrose Mass for $1 with two can sizes.

Bridge Emma EE. Curtis Melrose Mass

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