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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1924
Page
18
A Town court judge spared a jail sentence for Meve Snock of King's Highway after she declared she took the pledge against drinking two years ago and would do so again. A five day jail term was suspended conditional on adherence to sobriety. The case also involved costs of the trial and bond issues for several other Bridgeport residents linked to recent incidents, including a fatal auto-accident and intoxication charges.
Greenwich news from Nov 10 reports the sudden death in Rome of Olimpia Torlonia, granddaughter of the Duke and Duchess Marino Torlonia, following an acute infantile paralysis. Her mother Miss Maryliste Moore is married to Don Marino Torlonia. the Moore family includes Charles A. Moore Jr and Eugene Maxwell Moore among siblings.
Danbury announces steps to end water waste amid a protracted drought now in its second month. City officials cite flagrant wastage such as outside faucets left on nearly 24 hours and urge residents to conserve water to avoid shortages.
Norwalk Nov 10 — Kavar Schaub baker Kellogg street arrested Sunday for reckless driving while under the influence of intoxicants. He was fined 100 dollars plus costs in a trial before Judge George H. Vosburgh. He paid 25 dollars damages to Mrs Florence L t for a bumper collision on Juast avenue. Schaub’s attorney said an effort will be made to restore his license before one year expires. Hugh Murphy of Bridgeport offered a 5 dollar bond for appearance on a parking law charge. Joseph Tedisco charged with violation of the Honor law. Tedisco was arrested Friday night by Chief W R Pennington and Constable John A Mills. Liquor seized at Tedisco’s West Cedar street store is being analyzed in Bridgeport. The defendant released under 500 dollar bond.
Darien Nov 10 The coroner continued the inquest into the death of Mrs Emily Rees after hearing the medical examiner Dr William Slaughter and testimony from jurors Standish and Clark. There was no evidence identifying the driver of the car involved, who did not stop after the accident, and police have been unable to locate him. The inquest was continued for one week to try to locate the driver.
Stratfield November report notes December will host a Christmas party at Lincoln school with a yet unfinalized program. March gathering will feature Mothers club and PTAs reporting on a pre-March meeting. The Stratfield Library project gains momentum with 450 books collected and many promises. a cabaret fund-raiser is planned at Stratfield Baptist church to buy more books.
In Stamford on November 10 an involuntary bankruptcy petition was filed against Mary Elizabeth Brewis former proprietor of Speedwell Tel Here the petition alleges she abandoned the business and disappeared Filing followed by many suits Asset total about 4000 dollars with liabilities believed to exceed that amount
In Westport court Garry Zacks of Hartford was fined 25 dollars and costs for reckless driving after previously failing to appear. Another driver Earnest Manderville from Holyoke faced arrest and a 75 dollar cash bond not forfeited. Several other cases involved motorists from Portchester and Bridport awaiting trial or civil actions. Community events included a charity card party in Ron Hall, Nature Club meeting at Compo Beach, and a large harvest festival at Westport Methodist Church with plans for a roast beef supper for 300 attendees.
The Long Hill column lists postponement of the firemen monthly meeting, community women’s gym class under Mrs Stackpole in Bridgeport, and a Wednesday prayer meeting at the M. I church showing Chicago the Gates way of the East. It notes Sunday visitors, a pneumonia case, a lighting plant install, and a charity raock trial rehearsal for The Cage Against Casey by 24 M H church members on Friday November 28 at 8 o'clock.
Stratford plans Armistice Day ceremonies to honor the Unknown Soldier at Sterling Memorial. The Auxiliary will host a banquet for Legion members and guests, with speakers, songs, and reminiscences. The Red Cross kicks off yearly membership drive, while local fire and traffic safety notes follow.
Wilton, Nov 10 Telegram Service reports two petitions before the Board of Selectmen urging a central schoolhouse vote. A prior town meeting rejected a six room school costing up to 40000. One petition asks a special meeting Saturday at Town hall at 2 p m. the other seeks a ballot vote, signed by 20 electors.
Martha Meeker of Maples on West Putnam avenue was robbed of diamond earrings and a diamond ring after a man knocked her down in the hotel corridor on the second floor last night. Police were notied later but the robber had disappeared.
WALPOI Mass November 10 James W Weekes of North Randol ph Lie fifth person arrested in connection with the attempt on the National Bank of Wrentham November 1 in which James Carpenter cashier was shot arraigned in District Court today on murder charge held without bail for hearing November 18 when he will appear in Franklin Court with the four previously arrested
The Parent-Teacher Association holds its regular meeting in Devon grammar school on Tuesday at 3:50 PM. Mothers are invited to attend. Members of Devon Lodge No 4 are asked to attend and return old badges for new ones. George Mackey of Berwyn Street was injured last week while cutting down an old tree and is hospitalized. Oscar Tacks of Naugatuck is hosting his relative from Masten, Pa for the winter. Miss Helen Tut Street is ill with a severe cold and Mrs Nord of Naugatuck is bedridden with a cold.
Miss Jennie Fava, daughter of Port Chester Street Commissioner Rocco Taya, indicted last August on three counts of forgery in the third degree, failed to appear at a County court hearing. A warrant for her arrest was requested but deferred until Wednesday. Fava, formerly with Stehger Schick in Port Chester, is accused of juggling funds causing thousands in losses.
Massapequa New York November Mrs Madeline Wichmann of Amityville and Dudley B Gibbons of Mineola killed in crash between an automobile and a motorcycle. Gibbons attempted to pass the auto occupied by Mrs Wichmann and her husband as a truck passed them. Gibbons motorcycle struck the Wichmann car shattering the windshield. Gibbons died on impact and Mrs Wichmann was killed. Mr Wichmann sustained no injuries.
Stamford is expected to send a delegation instructed to Schuyter Merritt to the State convention to nominate a Republican successor to late Senator Brandegee. Sentiment here for Mr. Merritt is practically unanimous.
Monroe November 14 reports a weekend of church events and social visits. Families including Habushams, Burrs, Johnsons, and Sterlings share meals, travels to New Haven for Yale Maryland game, and local gatherings. An auxiliary of Monroe Tire hosted refreshments raising about 200 dollars. A power project extending electric light lines is mentioned.
The Ridgefield Library opens its annual exhibition with new children’s books on display through the week. Speakers and special talks accompany events, including a Stevenson birthday program for schoolchildren. Local residents and visitors attend, with renovations at Gilbert Street and King Lang corner improving access.
Kent Grange No 164 held its regular meeting on Wednesday evening and about 70 members responded to the annual roll call. A hot roast chicken supper was served and guests from Danbury attended. Various community notices followed including PTA events, church activities, a school health talk, a football score, and a family birth announcement.
Ridgefield lodge No. 49 A M and F and A M disputes a claim that J K Fall of East Hartford was Connecticut’s oldest Mason at age 90. The Ridgefield group asserts it has the state’s oldest Mason and notes Henry Beers, nearly 91, as a comparison.
Norwalk, Conn Nov 10. General Russell Frost, of Norwalk, has been named one of 20 official arbitrators of the New York Chamber of Commerce. The arbitration board settles disputes between importers exporters and manufacturers. Decisions are final and judgments enforceable in the courts. Merchants and traders use the system to obtain early equitable outcomes and avoid costly lawsuits.
Stamford Connecticut November 713. Mayor Alfred N Phillips Jr returned from a hunting camp but did not hunt due to a dry spell. He remained silent on a report he might be the Democratic candidate for U S senator to succeed Frank B Brandegee and on a proposed city election recount. He said he would press the appeal of a public utilities service charge before retiring from office.
Greenwich November 11 Armistice Day events include the sixth annual Gremmvich Post American Legion ball at the State Armory. The drill shed will be decorated with National colors and speakers from military circles are expected. Music by Bernhard Levitow’s orchestra from New York will provide a concert program from 8 to 9 a.m. The hall committee includes Commander T. Albert Hughes as chairman, Mills H. Husted, John Durkin, and Filmer Elkins.
Norwalk youth Barry Beers of 24 Main Street died from a skull fracture after a car driven by JJ Martin of Pound Ridge left the road on the River Ridgefield highway while attempting to pass a truck. Two cousins in the car were slightly hurt, Martin is in precarious condition, and a preliminary inquiry is slated for Tuesday. Beers had been living with relatives in Fidgetiela while working at River. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at Magner parlors with interment in Pine Island cemetery.
In Ansonia, judge in City court heard two cases. Joseph Bolonosky faced reckless driving charges and was fined with costs. Reidy Jr. charged with non support ordered to pay wife $1 weekly plus court costs.
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