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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1921
Page
9
A Fairfield inmate escaped custody by breaking a jail lock and creating general confusion in the town. Authorities report the escape occurred in the early morning as the prisoner was cared for in the facility. The incident prompted a lockdown and ongoing manhunt as police search for the fugitive.
The Children of Mary of 3 Maer church present a minstrel show this evening at the school hall in Pembroke. Key performers include Joseph Meenar Kawaret Thomas Nash James Afiuney ynolda Charl Ondek Ruth Sagie Wo Atlee Penrutsler and Thincers Will, with Blues whistling and dance numbers on the program.
Fragmentary OCR yields a list of names such as Harrigan Evellyonerty Baral Walsta and Maller while other terms like Pape Miah, Bette Kayas and Migs Asues appear nonsensical. Mentions of a meeting time or event are unreadable, hindering any clear report of date, place, or outcome.
A convention of waterways experts is planned with notable speakers including Governor Therdwitk of Georgia and Meser Kroening of Palins. Attendees will inspect the Wilmington Trainor area and hear the prepared address at a central venue.
The text reports a planned joint concert by multiple colleges in the city featuring Miss Halle, Miss Smith, and several others. It notes student performers from Smith and nearby institutions, a benefit endowment, and campus campaigns. Details of dates and lineups are fragmentary but emphasize a collaborative musical event and university participation.
A lengthy report discusses decreasing auto accidents due to improved highway education, stricter enforcement, and better vehicle lighting. It cites counts of injuries across adults and children, notes contributing factors like careless driving and pedestrian error, and credits law enforcement for heightened vigilance and outreach to reduce traffic fatalities.
Bridgeport will send delegates to Hartford for a Connecticut League of Women Voters convention. The event opens November 16 with a banquet at the Hartford hotel district, featuring Governor Lake and speaker Miss Mabel M. Washburn. Tuesday and Wednesday program details include reports, officer elections, and national officers addressing the gathering.
Henry J Kampf, longtime Dridtgepore fireman and former captain, died at 63 after long illness at his home 12th Center Avenue. A WWI veteran, he served 18 years with Engine Company Number 6 on Seaview Avenue. He survived by wife, two sons, and a brother. funeral services conducted by Reverend William Jepson, burial at Lake View Cemetery.
The Board of Apportionment will hold a special meeting in the city Vail this afternoon in the Charities Department for farmers Pigs with which frontings to cure for the poor. The meeting aims to learn the new scheme and the charity department extremity.
A prolonged personal notice describes a ladies gathering hosted by Mrs De Phyet of Cheaiba at Hwee Or T. The event includes a Mayne invitation, a supper and dancing, with decorations and a buffet supper. Attendees include Mary Anna Hynee Grace Kane Lily Tally Teresa Murphy and many relatives from Stactord to Ne one Island among others.
Members of the Needlework Guild are urged to send garments to directors for the last day of collections. Distribution to section presidents Wednesday morning at Christ Church Paris Hayge Courlland slyroel. The committee meeting will be Thursday at 4 30, same place, with all section presidents, directors, and members invited. Garment distribution Thursday afternoon and Friday.
A Vajrite wedding in Fairfield united Miss Mallies Mortensen daughter of Niels Mortensen and her groom in a ceremony led by Reverend Claris Sileos. The bride wore a white net gown and satin, pink georgette bridesmaid wore pink, and the couple left for a week’s wedding trip. Mrs Keller, a Pacific teaching staff member, served as oversena with the bride’s party.
Exclusive fur trimmed suits in Maussyne and Yale cloth offer plain or embroidered options with beaver or moleskin collars. Available in navy blue brown and taupe on the second floor with prices 95 125 and 195 dollars.
High end models in Bill Panne Ver laine Moora Superior and Nommandie Cloth showcase beaver fox or gay squirrel collars. Some feature hand made French knots in chenille or heavy silk with back panels embroidered. Colors include navy blue brown roupe and platinum. Prices range from 39.50 to 195.00 with fittings on the second floor.
Frequent visits reveal a growing range of small, affordable gift items. New additions include hand embroidered linen, pictures, Crickets furniture pieces like magazine racks and chairs, candlesticks, and dainty dressing table accessories suitable for Christmas shopping.
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