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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1923
Page
4
Large poster display and exhibit features mark the fall session of the Connecticut Humane Society conducted with the Medicut Teachers’ association at Bridgeport High School. The program includes lectures by Yale and Boston University educators, departmental meetings, and a poster contest with awards from last year totaling 800 dollars.
A dense program lists sessions led by A Saunders Stamford High School Od ward Smith Norwalk High School and Joseph Nathanson Norwalk High School. Topics include New Side Lights on First Year Science and Methods in Practical Chemistry with principals meeting in Room 224 at 11 00 Am. Walter Hood Gilbert School leads What is Happening to American Standards in Auditorium End of Lyon Terrace 2 00 Pm. Dr Dilwood P Cubberley Leland Stanford University chairs Significance of Educational Measurements in Bridgeport with Harold B E Chittenden. Junior high and elementary sections feature James M Glass Pennsylvan ia and John C McCarthy New Haven. citizenship training Ward Ireland and others. multiple regional and district discussions across Bridgeport Danbury Middlebury Thomaston and other towns.
Jacob Hoberman of Stamford faces a show cause contempt hearing after a judge ordered him to explain why he should not be jailed for nonpayment of alimony. His ex wife Gutte Hoberman sought similar action. both acknowledge efforts to comply as Hoberman must appear next week. Also Lena Creatura of 45 Halett street advances in a beauty contest linked to Rudolph Valentio's tour.
State Motor Vehicle Commissioner Robbins Storkel urged motorists to refuse guilty pleas and fight alleged infractions. Speaking to the Exchange Club in Bridgeport he warned that suspending licenses for guilty pleas pressures innocent drivers and announced plans to expand data collection and examinations to prevent unfair suspensions while stressing self government and responsible driving.
Frank Wisniewski of 125 Kossuth street was discharged in City court after being arrested for keeping liquor with intent to sell. He dumped evidence into a sink when police entered, with water diluting liquor from drain pipes. Continuances granted for Harry Stark and Charlies Bohkowiski. Ernest Topplitzer fined for disorderly contact. George Toppitzer fined for attempting to prevent arrest.
Transported from Danbury to Tranbury for funeral services, the body of Mrs Catherine Blaham Melkenzie formerly Catherine Blaham, who died in a rowboat accident on the East River near 30th Street, will be buried tomorrow after a high mass at St Joseph's Church. Her mother Mrs Sarah Bigham of 11 Franklin Street will host the funeral arrangements.
Danbury woman drowned in New York is reported alongside notes on an Oionoque lodge No 90 S OOF meeting. CC Leavenworth served as degree master with Past Grands P J Barnes and C Vancenter assisting. Refreshments followed the ritual.
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