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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1922

Page

7

Five Drivers Lose Licenses for Violations

A group of motorists appeared before Inspector Melvin E. Snow of the State Motor Vehicle Department yesterday. Due to failure to heed summons, their licenses to operate motor vehicles were suspended indefinitely. The list includes Alfred Lenaci, Samuel B. Merskovitz, Anthony Mrozarski, Harold J. Simko, and others cited for offenses ranging from intoxication to reckless driving. Several were warned any future violation would revoke licenses.

Melvin ‘E. Snow Alfred Lenaci Hallett Street Samuel B. Merskovitz Wells Street Anthony Mrozarski Stepney Depot Harold J. Simko Brooks Street Trescense Carl Florie Frank Street New Haven Patsy Salembone Charles Street Joseph Palaske Dover Street Ralph Johnston Newfield Avenue Andrew J. Stempel Roosevelt Street Adolph Munson Harrison Avenue Harrison Ray Wn Fisher 70Th Street New York Andrew Kraynak John Wargo Nichols Avenue Stratford Recklass James Marco Melville Street Fairfield Gerald A. Daly Ivanark Road Stamford Sam Cohen New Milford Herman Gottlieb John Danesak, Jr Johnson Street Paul Lavinis

Weingarten Elected Trustee In Ketchum Tool Case

In bankruptcy court yesterday the first meeting of creditors for the Ketchum Tool and Equipment Company was held. Charles Weingarten was elected trustee. In the Abraham Linet bankruptcy matter a 10 percent composition offer was accepted by a majority of creditors in number and amount.

Ketchum Tool and Equipment Company Charles Weingarten Abraham Linet Avas

New York Firm Allowed Claim Against Baird Co

State Referee Samuel C. Prentice filed findings in the Superior Court on the Henry W. Peabody Company of New York and the Hatters Fur Exchange of New York versus the John H. Baird Company of Danbury now under state receiver Frank F. Farrell. He ruled a contract violation and allowed Peabody’s claim of 19202.56 dollars and found neither party in default in the Hatters case but allowed a disputed claim of 4,887,047 dollars.

Samuel C. Prentice Superior Court Henry W. Peabody’ S compAny of New York Hatters For Exchange of John H. Baird Company Danbury Frank FP. Farrell H. W. Peabody Company Shellac Hatters’ Fur Exchange Hallows

Choice Liquors Confiscated by State Agents in Stamford

State agents raided Max Swit's Stamford saloon uncovering a hidden partition stocked with twenty one bottles of whiskey. Swit, who recently served ten days in Stamford for liquor law violations, faces a hearing Thursday before United States Commissioner Hugh Lavery. Local and state officers gathered at the County building to review the seizure.

Prohibition Max Swit Stamford Swit United States Hugh Lavery Prohibition Limen Edward Flaherty Harry MacKenzie Bartford Somma Lavery

G A R Invited by Legion Post 10 Visit Home

City figures and G A R members invited to the third anniversary of the American Legion home opening on Golden Hill street tonight. Poppy headquarters opened in the Plaza Theatre building on Fairfield avenue while Legion Bridgeport made Topples see high demand.

Ga.rb American Legion Golden Hill Street Legion Poppy Plaza Fairfield Avenue Legion Bridgeport

Partners Opposed in Theatre Receivership

Attorder T. J. Cohn for one of two partners owning the Elute theatre in North Mainscraet sought the appointment of a receiver in Sunamor court. Opposing partner’s attorney William H. O-Hara filed an objection. The owners are Alex Lorines and Mary Anger. Judge Wolfe set a hearing for this morning at 0 o'clock.

Attorder T. J. Cohn Elute North Mainscraet Isaac Wolfe Sunamor Court William H. O-Hara Alex Lorines Mary Anger Wolfe

GOP Leaders Say Pleasant Meeting Held in Stratfield

Republican Town Committee members met in Stratfield with G O P leaders to promote harmony. Charles Blackman was absent and the session remained secret from the press. Officials declined to discuss specifics, noting only that the meeting adjourned at the chair's call amid rumors of tension over Clifford F. Wheeler and possible removals among farmer supporters.

Republican Town Committee Charles ©. Blackman Eleventh District Stratfield Duuss J. Alex. N. Robinson Clifford FH. Wiigon Renson

Flapper Fashion and the High School Graduation Uniform

A flapper gender clash frames the coming high school commencement as educators and parents try to curb extravagance. Teachers push uniform middy blouses and skirts to level the field, sometimes banning flowers and lavish gowns. Flappers resist rules, adopting their own styles while still shaping the ceremony’s mood.

New ‘York

Wolf of Wall Street Sought in Cafe Brawl

In New York a detective hunt continued for a man nicknamed the Wolf of Wall Street after Miss Ann Taylor alleged he assaulted her in a cafe by breaking a bottle over her head. She was taken to a hospital with facial injuries and stitches. She identified another man, Johnnie the Baking Powder King, at the scene.

New York Mar David Remar Wolf Wall Street Ann Taylor Miss Taylor Johnnie Lamar Jamar

Fire at Charlton Center High School and Church

Charlton Mass May 28 A fire of incendiary origin destroyed the Charlton Center high school and the First Universalist church with an estimated loss of 39000 The blaze was found at 2 am engulfing the second floor The church pulpit dating to colonial days was lost Principal Tyler narrowly escaped while entering the basement used as a school workshop to save typewriters and papers

Charlton, Mas Tite Charlton Center Pritcinal Tyler

Flapper Fashion Notes From The Period Wardrobe

The article describes flapper style preferences, focusing on fabrics like georgette crepe and canton crepe with crepe de chine, organdies and voiles, and simple accessorizing. It mentions plain garments attempted to stay unconfined by ribbons and bobbed hair, with graduates lacking jewelry beyond earrings and a possible bead string.

C V Superintendent Thrown From Car Near New London

May 23 Edward S Guthrie superintendent of the Central Vermont Railroad company Wat hig home here with painful injuries received yesterday when he was thrown from a gasoline track car near this city. Mr Guthrie accompanied by a mechanic was on his way to Brattleboro, Vt when the car jumped the track.

New London Edwards Guthrie Central Vermont Railroad Company Guthrie Brattleboro

Sunshine Homes Probe Sways Up to Bridgeport Cases

A group of policemen firemen and teachers testified before the Brows County Grand jury about paying from 2009 to 10000 for so called sun tak e homes that did not materialize The Sunshine Homes and Concrete Products Co of Bridgeport and Stratford Conn were under investigation Robert C Lafferty president and several salesmen were summoned Simon Sunke inventor and treasurer likely will not be asked to testify says Assistant Clerk Attorney Alderlan

New York Associated Press iSanakine Brows County Grand Sunshine Homes and “Concrete Products Co Bridgeport Strateford Simon Sunke Cla Rick Alderlan

Senate Military committee frames army of 133000 men plan

Washington May 2 The Senate Military committee proposed a regular army of 133900 men and 12500 officers in the ongoing revision of the annual army appropriation House appropriations were raised by about 6 million dollars. The debate touched on limits while predicting a contest with the House over the army size and officer totals.

Washington Senate Military Committee House

Father Suspected in Murder of 10-Year-Old Son

A warrant charging suspicion of murder was issued as authorities probe the death of a 10 year old boy whose body was found after a week long search. The case centers on a father suspected of involvement. Police and investigators pursue leads and await court action.

Dohn Chem Schaml

Seek Status in Two Churches to Aid Unity

Montreal May 23 AP reports leading clergymen from five Anglicans and five Presbyterians seek ordination in both churches to hasten unity. Memorandum presented to Montreal Presbytery, Anglican bishop, and New York presbytery. Distillery raid in Naugatuck uncovers underground vault in a house on Fern Street after police stop entry via trap door hidden by carpet.

Montreal Associated Press City Presbytery New York Vaulic Naugatuck Fern

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Snow Chas. Weingarten Ketchum Tool Baird CO G.A.R Legion Post Wolf OF Sonnenberg Broad St Barnum C. V Chesterfield Liggett & Mysrr Tobaccs Co Lake Senate Committee The Coca-Cola Company Atlanta, Ga
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