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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1924

Page

7

Mother seeks sole custody of Rzepko children

A probate hearing is set in Airfield as Mrs Rzepko petitions for sole custody of her minor children amid the father's mysterious disappearance after barricading himself in a barn hayloft. Detachments guard the farm to protect creditors and family while authorities say the father fears placement in a sanitarium despite a physician’s guidance. The husband returned briefly then disappeared again, withholding his whereabouts.

Wash Ruepko Greenfield The Law Billig Bacon Raepko Fehere Co Wice Bacon Wakeman

Farm School Held on Agricultural Board

Washington November 14 William M Jardine president of Kansas Agriculture College was added by President Coolidge as an extra member of the President s agricultural commission The omission from the original list was due to an error This raises the commission to nine members More appointments may follow The commission will convene here for the first time on Monday

Washington William M. Jardine Kansas Agriculture College Coolidge President S ‘Agricultural Commission White House

For Health's Sake Moisture Distributor Behind Radiator

A clever device mounted behind a radiator holds water to humidify a room heated by steam. It releases moisture as needed to prevent dry air in the home. The invention aims to improve comfort and health during cold weather.

Emirfield Woman Sues Police Dog Owner

Sallie MeKnight sues John J. Grills owner of a police dog after being bitten on the haremen grounds at 617 Post Road Fairfield last May. She seeks damages of 9000 in Superior Court claiming permanent injury and disability.

Post Road Fairfield Sallie

Nurse Nora Sterry Receives Honor for Plague Duty

Miss Nora Sterry principal of a Los Angeles school in the quarantined pneumonic plague district received a guild medal of gratitude. She helped residents, raised the American flag, fed 1500 Mexicans, organized a kitchen, and hosted concerts by local musicians before leaving as quarantine was lifted.

Los Angeles Nora Sterry Wearing & Guild Sterry New Hope

Reward Offered For Word Of Missing Man

Police cannot trace J Knight Bacon an 87 year old resident of 1584 North Avenue Uyho Hag. He has been missing from his home since 1:30 Tuesday afternoon. A reward of 100 dollars was offered yesterday by his brother Attorney Ti R Bacon of 88 Academy Hill Derby for information leading to his discovery.

J. Knight Bacon North Avenue Uyho Hag Ti. R. Bacon Academy Hill Derby

O Brien Secures Park Tract Option Near Stamford

William J. O Brien former saloon keeper with a liquor case pending in the Connecticut Supreme Court of Errors obtained an option on the Laddin Rock Farm tract near Stamford. The 260 acre property, mostly in Greenwich, carries a proposed price around 290000 and an option through December 1. Local officials noted a Stamford resident offered to donate the land as a state park if the state would guarantee maintenance, but the offer was withdrawn.

Stamford William’ J. O' Brien Connecticut Supreme Court of Errors Laddin Rock Farm O'Brien Laddin ‘Rock Farm Boston Post Greenwich William L. Marks Wodward N. Fast State Park Commission

Bond Set as Man Bound Over on Serious Charge

Lawrence F Peppin of Ber lin New Hampshire faced arraignment in Derby city court on a statutory charge. He was bound over to the next term of the Superior court with a $1000 bond after a scuffle with Derby youths Colonese and Novi who testified Peppin offered money and attacked one of them. Charges against Colone se and Downs were nolled.

Derby Lawrence F Peppin Berlin New Hampshire David L. Downs Shelton Joseph Colonese Sabatino Novi Archibala- Duff Colonese Novi Pappin Downs Peppin Coleesp Downe Island Park

Princeton Club Establishes Yale Scholarship

New Haven reports the Princeton Club of New York funds a $15,000 Yale scholarship in honor of the Yale Club of New York. Awarded each spring to a Yale College or Sheffield Scientific School junior showing character, leadership and scholarship. Walter E. Hope announces gift and welcomes friendship between universities and alumni.

New Haven University Walter E. Hope Princeton Club of New Yor Fale Club News York Yale College Sheffield Scientific School

Laborer Killed by Dray Wagon in Providence Incident

Nov 14 William Connord a 40 year old laborer from Providence R I was run over by a heavy dray wagon. He died en route to a hospital from a fractured skull and internal injuries. Driver Patrick O Meara was not arrested.

Willam Connord R. I Connors Fotal

Price of Peace Promotion Prize Proposal

A brief note references a contest for the best plan to promote peace. The dialogue mentions Skinpants and Stonehammer with a prize and a polished war club as a possible item, attributed to the Boston Globe segment.

Stonehammer Boston Globe

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