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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1922

Page

4

Waterbury Woman Drives Into Fence

Mrs Emma Derr of 807 Watertown Avenue Waterbury skidded on East Main Street near Berkshire Avenue hitting an iron fence in front of the George Scafield home at 139 East Main Street. Her car was badly damaged and towed to a garage. She said she swerved to avoid another car and lost control.

Emma Derr Watertown Avenue Waterbury East Main Street Berk Shire Avenue George Scafield Dorr

Privilege Carries A Duty Dr Day Declares

Dr William Horace Day spoke on The Duties of Privilege at the United church yesterday morning, citing John Ruskin and examples like Theodore Roosevelt and Henry Davison. He argued privilege requires work and self surrender to God, urging Yale students to perform productive work before study to shape capable citizens.

William Horace Day United Church John Ruskin Daye Joan Hus Theodore Roosevelt Henry P. Davison Henry Davison Dr. Day Seciety Jess Bridgeport Yale Mr. Day

Ankle Dislocation at Pleasure Beach Ferryboat

Alice Muzzteal, 18, of 1706 Fairfield Avenue, suffered a dislocation of the right ankle Saturday night after catching her foot in the Pleasure Beach ferryboat at Stratford Avenue. She was taken to emergency treatment. A. B. Margulis, V.R.

Alice Muzzteal Fairfild Avenue Pleasure Beach Stratford Avenue A. B. Margulis

Bathing Beauties Brave Surging Surf at Park City Beach

Crowds gathered along Fairfield Seaside Pleasure beaches as Bridgeport youth debated sun and sea. Despite cold winds and a few last minute excuses, several hardy locals, including Catherine Smith and Ella P, took their first dips, while many wore civilian clothes or lightweight bathing outfits.

P. Catherine Smith Ella P Park City Bridgeport Mrday Laminute Justhal Wairfield Tie Tama Hig Commanion Sean Seaside Park Ting

Obituary notices from Bridgeport include Higgins and Goodman families

Obituaries record Thomas Joseph Higgins dying after a short illness at his sister’s home 376 Dark street. He leaves two brothers and two sisters and was a longtime Bridgeport resident, employed as a machinist by Warner Brothers. Funeral at 8:30 from 370 Park street then 9 from St Charles church. burial at Michael’s Cemetery. Additional notices: Philip Montagne, seven, son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Montagne, died from a fall. service at 2 tomorrow from 46 Prospect street. burial at St Michael’s Cemetery. Thomas D. Hagan died Friday at 146 Clarence street. funeral at Mullins, Scot & Aidgate funeral parlors. Michael Goodman of 603 Monard avenue died yesterday. survived by wife Catherine and two daughters, two sisters, and a grandson. member of Knights of Columbus and Foresters. Funeral details given for each. John W. Wells funeral scheduled for 2 p.m. from 149 Mill Plain Avenue. burial at Lakeview Cemetery. he was a draughtsman with Singer Manufacturing and survived by wife and children.

Thomas Joseph Higgins Thomas Mary Higgins Jeremiah Crowley Dark Street James Cattrey Christopher Higgins Long Island Crowley James Higgins Tle Ast Bridgeport Holy Name Society St. Charles’ Church The Foresters of America Philip Montagne Louis Montagne Prospect Street Elorle St. Michael's Cemetery St. Augustine's School Tiny Nursa Association Thomas PD. Hagan Thomas D. Hagar Clarence Street Bristol Mullins Scot & Aidgate Garden Hl] Street Michael Goodin Michael Goodman Monard Avenue Terday Jong Hiness Catherine Corman Goodman D. Warren Marie Goodman G. J. Terrell M. Goodman J. Warren. Hewart Knights of Columbus Nathaniel Wheeler Tolish and Buffers’ Union Columbia Graph John H Mill Pom Avenue Lakeview Singer Manufacturing

Three Bristol Men Stabbed In Hospital Fight

In Bristol on May 38 Valentine 5 and Marchilone faced charges of assault with intent to kill after a fight left three men stabbed. The wounded, Anthony Gagnan Harry Den and Harry Searrit, were hospitalized with Gagnan reported in critical condition.

BE Histol

Dogs Bite Two Men. Both Treated At Emergency Hospital

Two victims were bitten by dogs and treated at the Emergency hospital last night. Edward suffered a bite to the left hand and Ray, 10, of Frank Street, received injuries to the left leg.

Tients A. Margulis Edward Rayson Frank Street

Lord Northcliffe Adopts Four Day Week For Editors

London May 28 Lord Northcliffe announced that editors at The Evening News will work four days a week instead of five reflecting increased production pace since 1894 The retirement of editor W E H Bwana was noted with a banquet a 2600 pound yearly pension for 10 years and lifelong 1000 pound annual pension.

London Lord Northcliffe W. E H. Bvana Evening News Lord W Northcliffe New York

Repainted marker charged against Riccio in auto case

Michael Riccio of 1565 Seaview Avenue was arrested yesterday on a charge of violating automobile laws for driving an automobile carrying 1922 markers painted crimson and white. The case notes the painted markers were used to represent the year.

Michael Riccio Seaview Avenue

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