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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1924

Page

6

Essays On Fire Prevention At Milford Grammar School

Milford in Oct 7 report shows many students from the Central Grammar School entering an essay contest on Fire Prevention tied to National Fire Prevention Week. Principal Martin Robinson will collect essays by Thursday, with judges named and emphasis on safety and prevention themes.

Milford Grammar School of Board of Wire Martin Robinson Central Grammar School Shore Charles W. Harrison Charles B. Budgen Rev Leslis Robert A Syrett Frederick Beter Trubee J. Doolittle Lewis P. Baldwin Lewis F. Stowe Templeton Stowe Everning Milford Charmsby Form Merce Milford Arms Stanley J. Bullard Bridgeport Connecticut C of C Harry Conway SN. B.T. Company New Haven Edward Mallory

Two More Suits Filed Against Hat Manufacturer

Two new actions were filed in the Court of Common Pleas against Georges Mc Lachlan, a Danbury hat maker, by Mr and Mrs Henry LeRoy Lewis of Stratford over an August 7 auto crash. Mrs Lewis seeks 500 for injuries, her husband thousand for auto damage.

Georges McLachlan Danbury Henry LeRoy Lewis Stratford Court of Common Pleas Lewis Lou C Meehan

Two Buyers of Cars Sued by Dealers

In two cases filed in the Court of Common Pleas yesterday afternoon automobile sales agencies allege non observance of conditional bills of sale. The Pech & Lines company seeks to recover possession of a car obtained by Daniel Sherman of 598 Hawley Avenue and Lester Notter of Devon, sued by the Erwin M Jennings company. Damages of 400 are asked in each case.

Court of Common Pleas Automobile Siles Pech & Lines Company Daniel Sherman Hawley Avenue Lester Notter Devon Erwin M Jennings Company

Thieves Steal Ox From Norwalk Butcher Shop

Norwalk police report that Siegal and Sachs, butchers on Connecticut Avenue, had an ox stolen. Chief of Police William R Pennington acknowledged multiple complaints but noted this theft as the standout incident in his long service.

Norwalk William R Pennington Siegal and Sachs Butchers Connecticut Avenue

West End junk heap yields antique high bicycle treasure

Nellia Oraimi of Mountain Grove Street and Michael Gregor of Bedford Street found a pristine 1898 model high wheel on a West End rubbish dump. They plan to sell the museum piece after a spell of ownership, while crowds admire its rarity and speed compare to modern bikes. Tom Dollard, mounted, is praised as a top local rider in the era.

Briigeport Noweaver Nello Oraimi Mountain Grove Street Michael Gregor Bedford Slrest Tom Dollard William Renkowsky West Side

Escapes Jail by Agreeing to Pay Wife $15 Weekly

John Cennanio of Bridgeport avoided further punishment in the Criminal Court of Common Pleas by pledging to pay his wife and two children 15 weekly under a four month nonsupport sentence. The state prosecutor accepted his promise after his wife testified satisfaction, with a $46 weekly payment plan to replace the former $25 weekly requirement and a $1,200 bond. If he defaults, he faces immediate jail.

Criminal Court of Common Pleas John Cennania Bridgeport Frederick W. Huxford Cennanio Bhat

Fifth Mysterious Fire Extinguished In Norwalk Home

Norwalk reports a fifth mysterious blaze at the Havland street rooming house run by Mrs Mary Mead. Police and fire officials probe the incidents, noting four prior fires in four days last month. The latest started in bedding materials and mattresses. insurance on the house was cancelled to curb further incidents as detectives pursue a motive.

Norwalk Havland Street Mary Mead Police George W. Bogardus

Fire Department Given Old School in Stratfield

Stratfield Oct 7 The Stratfield Volunteer Fire Department has been granted the Old School House on Jackman Avenue for use as a club and meeting house. Lincoln school will receive chairs desks and other furniture. Fairfield funds 600 feet of hose and a siren to aid quick alerts. Fire house phones are Nobie 5534 by day and Noble 4439 at night.

Stratfield Stratfield Volunteer Tire Department Hss Jackman Avenue Lincoln School Fairfield Afta Nobie Linley Brothers Noble Frank Linley

Center Pay Court Fines for Reckless Driving in Crash

Joseph A Dyer of Danbury and William H Wright of 18 Read street were fined 50 and 25 dollars plus costs after a Main street and Fairfield avenue collision. Three Wright passengers were injured, one seriously, a Stratford woman remains in hospital with a fractured skull. A separate case fined Louis A Schomberg 26 dollars after his car crashed with William Tealer’s machine on North avenue. Another man, William Borofskoy, drew 30 days jail and 200 dollars fine for liquor-law violations. Police testified the liquor was kept with intent to sell. Regular Delivery items include a laundry mix up story and Legion Weekly joke.

Joseph A Dyer Danbury William H Wright Read Street Main Street Wairfield Avenue Wright Mary Lepitz Stratford St Vincent's Hospital Catherina Anna Ftusay Prince Street Louis A. Schomberg Cottage Street William Tealer Norwalk North Avenue Dewey Street William Borofskoy Madison Avenue

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