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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1924
Page
24
Washington October 2 Indian Affairs officials direct superintendents of 197 schools with over 20 000 pupils to extend courses. The move aims to provide increased educational advantages and establish at least six grades in the program.
The text notes reservation day schools and eight grades in reservation boarding schools, plus four additional grades equivalent to a high school course in some larger institutions.
Patrick Syng, 40, was killed in Crane company railroad yard Tuesday noon. He was likely riding unauthorized on a moving switch train car and fell after it knocked against a fence, as indicated by testimony before Coroner John J. Phelan yesterday morning.
John K Lynch of Ridgely Maryland, a director at Ridgely National Bank, was arraigned on 15 000 dollar larceny charges. Private detectives traced missing funds to farm land speculation after his July disappearance. Josiah Beck requested extradition, saying Lynch is held in Philadelphia.
Berne S. Carroll of Edgewater was brought in by the Coast Guard with the speed launch Dickprought last Friday on marine law violation charges. He was released this afternoon when U S Commissioner Harl Matthewson of Norwich called the case due to lack of evidence.
The Norwalk Fire Department notes badge superstition as Harry Hoyt the thirteenth member of the company received badge 68 and attempted to pass it to another. James Sheehan, badge 12, eventually exchanged badges with Hoyt.
In Fairfield Court a heavy docket of cases was disposed. Julia Tessenyi faced a theft of an automobile charge with evidence showing no attempt to conceal the car. She had contracted to buy a used auto from Bridgeport and traveled to New Jersey where the car stayed after delays in payments. Several other defendants faced charges of reckless driving, fines, and continuances. A manslaughter case was continued, with details tied to a Hartford death and a tail light incident.
Bridgeport Brass Co presents a detailed miniature trolley system modeled after Connecticut Co. Bridgeport traction lines at the Atlantic City Electric Railway Association convention. LB Potter of Connecticut Co and other traction officers will attend. Exhibitors include General Electric and Clark-A Williams Engineering, highlighting electric trolley wire and miniature traction car displays.
September at Northfield School saw 12 pupils attend daily as reports list names such as William Charlotte Broach Tony Myroy and others. Total school savings contributed reached 23.20 with supervision by FW Knights, who spent early in town assisting the school.
John L. Smith of Greenwich sued Lawrence Le Luca of the town seeking 900 dollars in a Superior Court hearing before Judge Marvin yesterday afternoon.
A barrel shaped cigarette case hides a vanity compartment with rouge powder and a small bevelled mirror. A heavy silk tassel conceals a lipstick and the item is priced from seven fifty to twelve dollars.
A lively ad describes umbrellas in bright colors red blue green and violet. It emphasizes cheerful fashion with varied handles and notes French design influences. Prices range from 12.75 to 35 dollars.
A heavy silk cord in colors matches a coma-shaped pendant that unscrews to reveal a tiny perfume bottle. The novel accessory adds a Parisian touch to any costume and will appeal to stylish women. Price is $3.50.
Jewelry purveyor offers vanity boxes in numerous shapes and brilliant colors. Some styles designed for hand carry, others for purse use, priced from 2.25 to 25.00. Rhinestone accents featured on many pieces.
The newest handbags for smart French women are here in plain feathers and fancy effects. Maroquin bags close as envelope purses and open into a hexagonal shape. Prices range from $8.75 to $10.95.
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