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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1924

Page

6

Cornerstone to Be Laid at Pakushial Oumoul Sunday

Parish plans include a corner stone ceremony for St John the Byzantine Greek Catholic church. The project features a parish with grades 12, a school, and a planned church clubhouse with a library, motion picture equipment, and club rooms. Estimated cost listed as 160,009 dollars.

Pakushial Oumoul Rew Badil Takach Dogase Cariily Agaigne Irene Rorme Awill St. John Erucon Atonis Ithe Schosl Emi Oko Strest Bathroeas Will Cbs Goand Chile Michael Noonan F. Phe Cna Tig’ Soné Naxlum Bowline S Billard Algo

Applications On List For County For Bar Admission

Bridgeport young men are among 16 county applicants who have filed intention with the clerk of the Superior court to apply for admission to the Connecticut bar. The state bar examining committees meet in Hartford on December 25. The Fairfield county committee will hear testimony at the bar library in the County courthouse on November 21 for Bridgeport residents planning to take examinations. Names include Ernest Capozzi, Daniel H. Cotter, Julius M. Dezso, Charles J. McNamara, Howard T. Owens, Truman N. Roth, Philip J. Schnee and Richard L. Weldon, plus John Y. DiSesa of Norwalk, Herman Vennell, Fred J. Griffin, Bernard Plitnick, and George B. Wexler of Stamford, Jane F. Drinkwater and Mills H. Husted of Greenwich, and John J. Sekowsk of Washington.

Bridgeport Julius ™. Dezso Charles J. McNamara Howard T. Owens Truman N. Roth Philip J. Schnee Richard L. Weldon John Y. DiSesa Norwalk Herman Ven_ nell Fred J. Griffin Bernard Plitnick George B. Wexler Stamford Jane F. Drinkwater Mills Ht. Husted Greenwich Jone J. Sekowsk Washington

American view of German reparations presented in Paris

Paris November 10 American agent James A Logan Jr with the U S delegation told experts at a reparations session that no formal proposals on allocations would be made until finance ministers meet The gathering aims to prepare a program for the forthcoming ministers meeting and to harmonize views among the expert representatives

Paris Associated Press James A. Logan, Jr

Selectman’s campaign costs reveal cigars and carfare

Election expenditures for Joseph Petriello, successful selectman candidate, show 14.96 total costs with 3.75 for cigars and 2 for carfare. Funds received 5 from each campaign fund. Other candidates’ payments include John Gallagher 13.06, Frank McCarten 14.78, Thomas Mgrating 14.78, Howard Bryant 54.75 with 50 to campaign funds.

Joseph Petrialio Select Youn Joseph F. Wieler Pean John Gallagher Democraticc Frank McCartten Elydte Secon Avant Thomas Mgating Howard VW Bryant Willam J.ardelec Raphael ‘Korft Hothing

Anthony White Freed on $2000 Bond Furnished

Anthony White of this city was released after a $2000 bond was filed with the clerk of the Superior Court. He had been bound over in the criminal Superior Court for the December term for trial on serious allegations by high school girls.

Anthony White Criminal Superior Court

Grounded United Fruit liner Zacapa off Inagua Island

A United Fruit Company report from New York states the Zacapa ran aground two miles off Great Inagua Island on Sunday. The liner brought 38 survivors and is towed? to safety. another United Fruit vessel, the Santapan, remains on scene. Advices suggest further developments by midweek as arrangements ensue.

New York United Fruit Company Theiiner Zacapa Great’ Inagua Island United Fruit Linen Aictapan Atu Zacaha Renoy

Probate judge notes rising Bridgeport property turnover and record work

Judge Miller reflects on property rights turning over every 20 years and cites increased probate activity. He notes $29,000 in estates settled to date, the largest estate being Frank Miller’s $2,454,832.97, and that 57 volumes of records in the last decade equal one third of all court volumes. He will pass the department to Judge Bartlett on January 7.

Miller Wraederle A. Bartlett

Simeon Pease Reelected Chairman Of Fairfield School Board

November 10 report states Simeon Pease was reelected chairman of the Fairfield school committee at this evening’s meeting. Rev Alen E Beeman was reappointed secretary. A resolution allows working papers only for eighth grade graduates after superintendent review. Superintendent Staith authorized to purchase equipment for the new high school. New teachers named: Viola Fogg to Dwight School and Nora Cecelia Hurley to Sherman School.

Fairfield Simeon Pease Viola Fogg Dwight School Nora Cecelia Hurley Sherman School

19 Prisoners From Fairfield County Seek Pardons

The State Board of Pardons will hear paroles petitions at the semi annual session to be held December 9 at the State prison in Wethersfield. Forty five Fairfield county prisoners are among 75 seeking liberty, including Dominic Gmericai Danbury manslaughter George Co Singer auto theft Joseph Capozalella Sabatino Cortanzo attempted blackmail Joseph Bevelaqua site term for murder Andrew Reialy burglary Milton Wadsworth burglary Fred A Korhoupt assault with intent to 4M Solomon David murder Josep Marano murder Jan Karkiew assault with intent to kill and robbery and Charles Espositea murder.

State Board of Pardons State Wethersfield Fairfield County Lberty Fairfield Dominic Gmericai Danbury George Co. Singer Joseph Capozalella Sabatino Cortanzo Joseph Bevelaqua

Thorne 70 Prepares 1928 Charity Budget

Thorne 70 will prepare the 1928 budget for the Board of Charities. The 1925 charity budget will be submitted at the next regular meeting. Angus P. Thorne, Superintendent of Charities, was instructed to prepare the budget. The rest of the meeting covered routine business and current bills. The proposed city hospital was not discussed at the Board of Health meeting.

Municipal Charities Board of Charities Angus P. Thorne Superintendent of Charities Board of Health J. Henry Callahan Bonch

Ex-Mayor's Estate Valued at Ten Thousand Dollars

Ex mayor Marcus J. Ruybolds Jett's estate was valued at $10,000 and awarded to his widow J. Reynolds after court approval by Probate Judge Paul L. Miller. Appraisers Flaviland and Frank M. Canfield were named.

Yox Marcus J. Ruybolds Jett J. Reynolds Wis Paul L. Miller Flaviland Frank M. Canfield

Swearing In of City Officials Before Mayors and Clerks

The town sworn-in ceremony, presided by Mayor Behrens with City Clerk Burdick administering the oath. Republicans Joseph Petriello Hattie A Wendel and Howard Moody led the selectmen, followed by John G Bievens and Mrs Sadie RB Leewith on the Board of Education, and then 12 aldermen. Floral gifts were on display as friends celebrated. Justices of the peace to be sworn later in December alongside senators and representatives after the General Assembly rises.

Conmitteg Spectamontes Behrens Burdick Joseph Petriello Hattie A. Wendel Howard Moody Tvain Sadie RB Leewith Board of Education General Assembly

Weston Retains Only One Surviving Civil War Veteran

Weston observes Armistice Day with reflections on Civil War and World War I. Hawley Williams, born February 24, 1844 in Ridgefield, Connecticut, is the sole surviving Civil War veteran among Weston’s elder soldiers. He served in the Blyth Regiment of Connecticut volunteers, was briefly imprisoned at Andersonville for 19 months, reenlisted after 1861, and discharged December 12, 1865. Williams is in good health and voted in the recent national election.

Weston T Weston Hawley Williams Ridge- Reid Blyth Regiment of Connecticut Volunteers Norwalk Douglas Woewler Hartford Willams Hoe Andersonville

Georgetown arson arrest in brush fire case

Ridgefield reports a brush fire scare near Georgetown led to the arrest of John Peters by state police. Fire wardens and patrols had been vigilant. scouts aided patrols on the weekend as fire crews doused flames with minimal damage.

Ridgefield Mélegram Forest Fire Patrol David Workman Georgetown John Peters Peters Hidgefield State Police Arouth

Man Dies in Shoemaker Shop After Sudden Illness

Thomas Grogan about 60 years old died yesterday afternoon from a heart attack in the shoemaker shop of John Marks at 29 Hattett street. He walked in felt ill, lay on a couch and died before medical help could arrive. Medical examiner Lettarer Petera authorized removal to an undertaker.

Thomas Grogan John Marks Hattett Street Grogan Petera

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