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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1923

Page

3

Danbury Normal Dormitory Bill Clears Legislature

Hartford May 4 The $100000 Danbury Normal School dormitory bill passes the House and Senate under suspension of rules shifting construction authority from the State Board of Education to the Comptroller. Opposition argues about board qualifications and governance. bill awaits governor signature.

RY Telecram Hartford Danbury Normal School House Senate Charles M. Bakewell Committee On Education George W. Andrews Danbury State Board of Education Frederick AL. Salmon Werrport Howard FB. Gidwell W. C. Gilber Tausey Greorse W. Sturges Woodbury Representa Bert North Kavyen J. Mortimer Bell Salisbury Board of Central Mn Vwouse Tempietan

S. H. Bullard Again Heads State Chamber of Commerce

TARTEORD May 24 The first ever in the history of the Cane Nnedyeyl Chamber of Commerce the annual convention will be held in Bridgeport next year Stanley TL Bullard of Bridgeport was co elected president to serve a third term The meeting drew over 700 civic and business leaders from across the state including James O Mamie Nie Haven and George By Chandies Directors from Bridgeport and other cities attended A resolution praised the work of A Mc Donia and Tarry EB Aleekenste newly appointed highway officials to promote internal promotions and efficiency in state business Bullard was commended for his leadership during the present and past administrations.

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Noise From Single Circuit Radios Stirs Bridgeport Fans

Bridgeport radio enthusiasts report single circuit radio sets cause widespread interference within over a mile radius when the set operates with a single tube. The problem worsens with certain designs and mini transmitters, prompting calls to curb the devices as engineers urge safer, alternative setups.

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County League of Women Voters Meeting in Noroton

Dr Eligabreth Fagrivhany, director of the Connecticut Bureau of Child Welfare, will speak at the Fairfield County league meeting at Parker School Saxon Heights. Greenwich chair Mrs Sirs presides. Session begins at 12 15 daylight saving time with reports and business. Luncheon served. reservations by Mrs Walter Isencett. Dr Ta Braham Willepenlk discusses infant welfare needs and related topics. Rosemary Anderson will speak on the dependent child and welfare history.

Eligabreth Fagrivhany Canmecthui Bureau of Child Léysiene Mairfield County Ieelock Walter Isencett Ta- Braham Willepenlk Rosemary Anderson Frederick Salman Samuel Shaw Erllaepar

Mock marriage held at shower for bride

A humorous mock marriage was staged at a bridal shower with guests including Mr and Mrs James Throp and Miss Irene Bern among others. The participants performed a playful ceremony while attendees laughed, and cheeky anecdotes circulated about the bride and groom.

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Woman's Club Repeats Play For Lions Fund

The Woman's Club presents "Tada and Fanciers" in Liberty Building tonight to aid the Lions Fund for a home for canvases gem children. The play features Mrs. Chane Ya, directed by Eva Hodghines and B. C. Adams, with an excellent prior run. Cast includes Wylak Pallock, Margaret Adams, Nectalie AUdedlehrok, Tulsa M, and others.

Tada Ehob Zoo L Fows Chane Ya Eva Hodghines T B.C. Adams Selline Thorne Mise Wylak Pailock Mies Margaret Adams Misa Nectalie Audedlehrok Tulsa Margaret Hugh Thompson Iss Hele Moith Bhawkine Vdickhaut Caroline Sagara Mise Sharlotie Deo Tia Wiel Olron G. Janheruin

Senate Action in Hartford on Education and Commissions

In Hartford on May 24 the Senate discussed Governor Penigstetan’s proposals and approved a favorable report from a three member committee on professional services for state education. The vote set a base appropriation around SPO 000 and kept current conditions for district classification, with a three member oversight commission named to supervise exams and related duties.

Hartford Penigstetan Satin Connisthonens Tyre Natin Wermum Givens Amatier Lawak Waren Viet Gilad Seaview Siste Bosra Liane Juda Dill Babeywell Shadill Senate Sah Norma Seheedt Ait Danhury

Board Votes To Keep Teachers From Political Posts

Distraught by local upheaval over teacher political involvement the school board debated amending rules to bar active teachers from politics. The meeting highlighted appointment numbers and communication limits while tensions rose over the propriety of teachers engaging in campaigns.

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Laymien May Set State Standards for Physicians

Hartford May 14 a proposal to require educational credentials for all medical licenses in Connecticut. The plan would form a five member medical board and a six member Medical Advisory Board to advise the board, with appointments by the governor from medical organizations. The rules would raise preregistration requirements, including exams on physiology and anatomy, and introduce a licensing pathway tied to standardized medical education.

Hartford Giiss Tee Medicine Connecticut Judiciary Committee Schoola Mudical Varie Medical Organistiona Selaors Te Nietary Puble Schant Hess

Stratford School Plans Two Story Upgrade At Cost Of 200000

Stratford officials and architect Cooper discuss reducing the proposed three story school to two stories to save costs while maintaining appearance. A joint session with the Town council and Board of Education set for June 4 to review plans.

Architer Cooper Tducedion Grohitect Wish School Namibia Meade Resi Thompson Dukin Wi Maade Athletic Corel Mende Athvetic Buntsford Renee Cel

Poppy Drive Aims to Aid Ex Service Men in Bridgeport

The Raymond W Illrris post of Veterans of Foreign Wars Woman's Auxiliary promotes poppy sales to fund veterans benefits in Bridgeport. Members including Chan Alexander, Mrs Gill, and Mrs Minto Lewis worked at the railway station to urge donations before the drive ends Tuesday West.

Bridgeport Woman's Auxiliary Raymond W. Illrris Veterans of Foreign Wars Vo KF. Wy Wworen Chane Alesander Gill v Minti Lewis

Orders House Doors Barred to Prevent Non-Quorum Situation

Hartford May 24 Speaker Nickerson ordered the House doorkeepers to bar doors to prevent a non-quorum situation as attendance was light. Two measures faced risk, including confirming Judge Booth as Superior Court judge, but Nickerson's order saved one measure.

Hartford Nickerson Booth Superior Court

Several Bills Still Pending Watched Closely by Solons

Hartford May 24 Gen Assembly adjournments suggest no major measures until next Thursday. A small attendance is expected at west bro sessions as officials plan to send voters and vetoes amid a busy agenda. Key bills include Danbury dormitory funding and a crippled-children transport bill, with Governor Templeton weighing several measures passed recently.

Solons Hartford General Assembly West Bro Covernor Trapuleton Danbury Templeton Venspletyn Nresial Senate Chudter Fie Toam

Presbyterian leaders back Dr H E Fosdick protest

Six Presbyterian leaders uphold Dr H E Fosdick amid tensions at Indianapolis General Assembly session. A protest against condemning his New York First Presbyterian sermon failed to pass, though dissenters were unable to force a formal reversal. The assembly adjourned after eight days to meet in Grand Rapids next year.

Indianapolas TS. A General Assembly Harry Demerson Rosdios New York Charles I Svishiunt Grand Rapids Mich Provincial Commission Layton Tal Tenn Presbytery Cishatotai Res Hyieoy Minkry Venistar

Bashful Mr Bobes slated for parish play at Courtland Street

Parish house tonight and tomorrow hosts a church club performance titled Bashful Mr Bobes. Cast includes Catherine J Deragn Vielen W Lee Treu Dargon Wh Wiser Melight AW Hit Trene McWauicht Teoele Otis and others. audience expected for local channel of church activity.

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Meetings Tonight Falters In Time and Place Notice

Fragmented notice lists various names and addresses for fraternal and social clubs. It mentions to notify in writing the Fraternal Bal tor in Bridgeport and includes several tangled headings and street references with no clear single event. The text shows disorderly meeting notices and scattered organization names across multiple locations.

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Died Dawson Funeral Notice Given for May 24

Died Dawson. The long illness ends tonight May 24, 1825. A funeral notice is issued for the late Din non in her eleventh year.

Dawson Tonite Mhurddig

Booth Confirmed as Superior Court Judge in Hartford

Hartford May 24 The confirmation of John R Booth as judge of the Superior Court was approved by House and Senate. The House vote was 192 to 4 and the Senate gave an unanimous or near unanimous endorsement though several members were absent. An attempt to disrupt the vote by leaving the chamber failed as the House doors were kept closed. Frederick W Haxford of Stanford nominated for the Common Pleas bench but his nomination was tabled.

Hantford John R. Booth Superior Court Iames.i, Webh Hamdenrelle House Senate Judiciary Committee Booth Clouse Mnioruin Niclerson Anson T. McConk Senate Chamber Frederick W. Haxford Stanford Common Pleas Court Thixford Fairfield County Coumen

Whaler Thrills N Y Seafarers on Waterfront

On the New York waterfront old whalers recall past days when schooners and longboats rode the seas. A veteran whaler shares memories of long voyages, whale captures, and days when sailboats outnumbered steamers in the harbor.

Assembly Abolishes Flogging in Prison

Hartford reports the General Assembly moved to end flogging as a punishment for prisoners. After passage in the House, a typographical error stalled the Senate, then corrections removed a siege clause. The Senate adopted the amended bill and sent it back to the House, which concurred.

Jartford General Assembly Senate House

Assembly Favors Change in Date of N H Election

Hartford May 24 The bill to move New Haven city elections to the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, alternating with the state election, passed in concurrence. Supporters argued it gives voters more time to consider the budget. opponents warned of meddling in local affairs. The House approved after a rising vote.

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Capitol Dangury Assembly State Education Board S. H. Bullard State Chamber of Commerce Beleard County League OF Women Voters Noroton Boston Navy Yard Wastincetos Laymien Stratford School Rex Imain Stratford High School Clarence Mano Spappell Presbyterian H. E. Fosdick Church Club MR. Bobes Huxford Common Pleas Whaler N. Y Laen Utea N.H Elm City Grace Iles Bonnie Brown Oxfords Main ST
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