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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1922
Page
6
The weekly morbidity report shows scarlet fever and measles varying slightly from the prior week, with diphtheria leading Bridgeport at 20 cases. Typhoid fever rose to 17 cases statewide, and smallpox remained a concern with 441 cases and six fatalities as reported yesterday.
Rotarians will visit Hillside Home instead of the Stratfield luncheon. Superintendent Angus Thorne and Mayor Fred Atwater will host the group. Secretary Louw Pawlett announced the plan. A dinner in the model kitchens will precede an inspection tour of the institution and nearby city farms.
New London Oct 17 Mrs Mary B Wilson of Plantsville president in opening session of a WCTU convention at the First Baptist church. She condemned Connecticut for failing to ratify the 19th amendment as delegates gathered in this city with over 100 attending.
The Geldreport Department of Health notes that over the past four weeks state free from major smallpox spread, marking an end to the December 2021 outbreak. A total of 443 doses recorded through Oct 24 stands as the largest yearly total in Connecticut with available records.
Col Isaac M Ullman of New Haven announced a memorial service for the late Charles H Shapiro chairman of the American Jewish Relief Committee who died Aug 28 in New York The service will be held Sunday afternoon Oct 29 The state Jewish community is contributing to relief for Jewish war-sufferers and Connecticut’s quota in a national appeal. Local groups including Bnai Brith Y M Y W A and others signaled support.
C D Milles of the Yale Cross Country team, among the fastest distance runners in college sports, will be the principal speaker at a supper for Y M C A members aged 11 to 21 on Thursday October 15. The event at the downtown Y M C A includes a variety program and features Joe No New York as an entertainer.
Federal prohibition agents arrested Julia Sachs of 442 Uelen street on September 29 for violating liquor laws. She was held for the next term while Waugh J. released the woman into the custody of her attorney SE Soamass.
The Council of Jewish Women Federation of Temple Sisterhood and about 100 synagogues and organizations will hold memorial services in the auditorium of the High School.
Rotarian Wil Tam Hammel and accompanying artists entertained at the Bridgeport Rotary Club annual luncheon in Stratfield hall. A male quartet led by Maromel performed magics and songs while Hazel Dalton, Florence Adams, B. Young, and Stanley Beans delivered a refined program. Harold Fish delivered a witty parody of old time songs provoking Rotary humor about local civic topics.
Provided consent to removal of fish from Huston, Hombut’s and Brookervoirs, county officials consider placing them in streams and lakes such as Newtown’s Stevenson and Bull Sauanen ponds near New Fairfield. Removal aims to reduce disease risk after recent reservoir fish culls. plan hinges on authorization and local cooperation.
Leonarda Coure administrator seeks $10,000 damages after 8 year old Catone Cocco was killed near Madigan Avenue now Tarrml Avenue when struck by a truck owned by the defendant Datel J. Curten. Judge Ca Ly ruled during the Superior Court hearing that the motion to quash the case remains denied.
In Bridgenert, Josephine Belserts assisted a man by paying six months of bills for groceries from the Packing company. The Court of Common Pleas, Judge John J. Walsh presiding, ordered her to pay $145 and costs after the man Simonelli could not repay the funds.
Reported accident on Melia Patton Street near Vincent’s hospital leaves Tony Gormot with possible skull fracture. Police say 25 year old male was struck by a car and is hospitalized in Fenrovedt. Authorities investigate cause.
Two federal supervisors oversaw the disposal of 2 900 barrels of beer valued at one dollar per barrel as the Creme Brewing Co officialy closed in New Britain.
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