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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1924

Page

5

Will on Undertaker’s bill sparks probate dispute in Utica

In Utica New York Luigi Testa tailor died after a fever delirium following a Ledger bill scribbled will. Witnesses Luigi Lupoli and another man signed the document leaving half the estate to a partner and the rest to relatives. Court reserved ruling on Testa’s competency to make the will.

New Waven Luigi Testa Luigi Lupoli Testa Lupoli Hastor Utica N. Y Lupellv Lupelf Louta Teata Hartford

Constable Walsh's Liquor Charge Nolled in Fairfield

Fairfield May 23 Special to the Telegram Judge Jonathan Grout nolled the liquor selling charge against Constable Thomas Walsh of Tunxia Hill after Walsh returned his badge and resigned. He was arrested months ago on evidence from prosecutors investigators, who later contested his claims of innocence. The court allowed raids on Walsh's information but they failed, leading to his resignation.

Fairfield Thomas Walsh Tunxia Hill Jonathan Grout Bacon Wakemen Walsh Law

German Children Relief Drives Nets $8298 In Bridgeport

The American committee for the relief of German children reports Bridgeport fund efforts total $8298.10 in cash and pledges. New contributions reach $247.88 with donors including Benner Nichols George Brehm H Howard Patrick and W M McElroy Emil Bresgott City Auto Company Chester E Downs and others giving varied amounts.

American Committee For the Bridgeport Benner Nichols George Brehm H. Howard Patrick W. M. McElroy Emil Bresgott City Auto Company, Inc Chester E. Downs Rennell Elizabeth B. Rourke Paul Scholz The United Church A. Y. DeForest John A. Cornell W. E. Krougze Brothers Swedish Mission Congregational Church Fairfield Committee St. Paul's Lutheran Sewing Circle Park Street Friends J.-L. McGovern

Dairymen of New England vote to incorporate

At Concord on May 22 the planning committee approved incorporation of the New England dairy system to handle milk on a cooperative basis. George M. Putnam was elected president and Dr. George R. Little named treasurer for the new organization.

Concord N. H New England Dairy System New England George M. Putnam New Hampshira Farm Bureau Federation George R. Little Shaghticoke N. Y New England Milk Producers’ Association

Norwalk Club Hosts Ladies Night With Dance and Music

Norwalk on May 22 special to The Telegram reports the Norwalk club observed Ladies Night with an entertainment committee led program of dance numbers and instrumental selections followed by refreshments and dancing to midnight. Beatrice Lowden performed The Glowworm while Normani AdacLean offered a Winter interpretation and Erna Wimpfheimer presented Moment Rhythmique. Mrs Edward R Sherman sang several solos as the Black and Tan orchestra provided the music.

Norwalk Beatrice Lownden Normani AdacLean Erna Wimpfheimer Moment Rhythmique Edward R. Sherman Black and Tan Orchestra

Judge Walshs Boat Wrecked Near Norwalk

In Norwalk on May 22 the auxiliary yacht Hoeuled, owned by Judge John J Walas, used in the rescue of Dr William Graf at Col landger's point Darien last Sunday, is nearly a total wreck with salvageable engine only Judge Walsh has recovered from exposure and will preside at the Court of Common Pleas next Tuesday.

Norwalk John J. Walas William Graf Collandger's Point Darien Walsh Court of Common Pleas

Pastor Accepts Call at First Baptist in Stamford

First Baptist Church of Stamford names Rev. Judson C. Hendrickson of Cortland to fill the permanent pastor post after a six month vacancy. Hendrickson has served Cortland seven years and is expected to assume duties immediately.

Stamford First Baptist Church Judson C. Hendrickson Cortland, N

High School Notes on Kiwanis Visit and Class Day Plans

The domestic science classes hosted a Kiwanis visit with about a hundred guests who toured the High School after the noon assembly. The senior class plans Class Day on June 28 and Graduation exercises on Friday night June 27 with events at Pleasure Beach on June 29.

Pleasure Beach

State Military Leaders Plan Mobilization Conference

Hartford May 22 mobilization is the conference focus at the State Armory New Haven June 3 at 2 pm standard time Brigadier General Morris B Payne to conduct the meeting Attendees include commanding officers and staff from 5th Infantry brigade 102nd 169th Infantry 128th medical regiment 1st squadron cavalry 242nd artillery 49th tank company 118th motorcycle company and related state staff officers officers from the adjutant general department and medical detachment.

Hartford State Armory New Haven Pacaday Adjutant General Morris B. Payne 85Th Infantry 5Th Infantry Brigade 102Nd 169Th Infantry 128Th Medical Regiment Calvary 242Nd Artillery Alsth 49Rd Tank Company 118Th Motorcycle Company

Four Men Fined for Fishing in Reservoir near Lamp Mortar Rock

Four Fairfield men were fined one dollar and court costs after being arraigned in Town court before Judge Jonathan Grant for fishing in the reservoir near Lamp Mortar Rock without a permit from Bridgeport Hydraulic Co. The arrestees are Michael Negetti Stephen Neubauer Joseph Jerney and Stephen Hedgenay. Three others Kaya Kovacks Abraham Bodner and Michael Monge face later arraignments.

Pairfield Ralph Holcomb Lamp Mortar Rock Bridgeport Hydraulic Company Jonathan Grant Fairfield Michael Negetti Stephen Neuebaer Joseph Jerney Stephen Hedgenay Kaya Kovacks Abraham Bodner Michael Monge

Court reporter to retire soon with assistant planned

Hartford May 22 The State Board of Control votes 2500 to James P Andrews supreme court reporter to finance an assistant who would qualify to take his place upon retirement Andrews has served since 1894 Also pension for A B Morrill principal New Haven Normal School 43750 yearly and retirement next September Morrill has forty years in the normal school system Highway Commission head John A Macdonald seeks guidance on paying about 30 employees at military camp this summer indicating a broader state issue. board tables decision for now.

Fartford State Board of Control James P. Andrews Supreme Court

Receiver to be paid 40000 expenses in defunct company case

John Stanley receiver for the defunct American and British company will receive 10000 expenses to date with other payments to George C. Van Tuyl Jr 2000 David Strouse 4000 Joseph le Young 2500 and attorney Samuel Heich 2000. Judge Fidwin Thomas in New Haven has not yet ruled on the jurisdiction fight by New Indiaa Guickaliver company seeking removal to Rhode Island.

John ©. Stanley Fidwin $. Thomas New Haven George C. van Tuyl, Jr David Strouse New York Stanley Joseph le Young Samuel Heich Thomas New Indiaa Guickaliver Company Rhode Island

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