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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1925

Page

6

Telephones Exhibit At Local High Schools

Southern New England Telephone will present a two part demonstration at Central High School Monday at 19 am and Tuesday at Fairfield High School. R Harney Bridgeport branch manager will discuss service growth and plans in Bridgeport. Tickets distributed to students for friends and families. A grand motion picture show and central office demonstrations will accompany the exhibits.

Southern New England Central Fairfield High School Elock Science B We 'Iesday Thetford High School

River admits change of heart in reckless driving case

Judge Ralph T. Rerri sentences Clinton Marsh of 224 French Street to three days in jail after he is found guilty of reckless driving. Fer man Holst, 462nd Avenue, is fined $25 following arraignment on a related charge.

agYfresh Ralph T Rerriday Clinton Marsheen French Street Ferman Holst 462Nd Avenue Art

Broadway dinner club probes tighten in city notices

Enforcement agents Doolan and Keene have pursued Broadway dinner clubs over the past two weeks. Reports say notices were sent weeks ago requiring reporting to New York at once. The prohibition office in the post office building has closed after the notices.

Rd B Doolan Charles Ms Doolan Ee Keene Lers.severl New York Post Mice

Mail Carrier Selected for Florida Transfer

Wille P Clark a mail carrier at the Jowl post office and resident of 249 Federal Street has been chosen to transfer to Florida for post office work as a clerk. He has five years service here and brings clerical experience. The government asked New England postmasters to supply winter workers and Clark was among the applicants. He will report in Florida November 1 and return to Bridgeport after the winter.

Wille P Clark Federal Street Florida Clark New England Bridgeport

Licenses Restored for Bridgeport Drunken Drivers

Six men who were barred from driving for over a year for operating while intoxicated had their licenses restored yesterday afternoon at hearings before Deputy Motor Vehicle Commissioner Philip Deynen in the County Courthouse. Names include Arthur Burgess Joe Harmon James Lynch Frank Redin Frank Re nigan and Harvey Clark. Horatio Rice, Waterbury Bridgeport bus driver, was warned to exercise more care but kept his license after two recent accidents and four in the prior year.

Hquor Philip Deynen County Court House Arthur I Burgess Sherwood Avenue Bridgeport Joe Harmon Cannon Street James E. Lynch Mast Washington Avenue Frank Redin Linden Street Stratford Frank Rennigan Post Road Fairfield Harvey E Clark Chau Street Horatio M Rice Seaview Avenue Waterbury Rice

Confectioner Sues Police Sergeant in Civil Action

Edward Schine, a wholesale confectioner, sues Police Sergeant Albert Watts in the Court of Common Pleas for non payment of a three month note protested at maturity. Attorney Devic Goldstein, once a complainant against Watts, represents the plaintiff. Watts was found not to have acted improperly.

Albert Watts Edward Schine Court of Common Pleas Devic Goldstein Watts Police Department

Burlesque Ads Shown to Kiwanis Club Lecture

William R Griffin, Kiwanis vice president, presented satirical advertising art at The Stratfield. The show, inspired by Farward Bok and the Bok Peace Award, mocked exaggerated campaigns with humorous panels. Medals were awarded to donors and participants, including Joseph Frisbie and William W. Bent, at Civic Club Foundation ceremonies.

Stratfield Kiwanis Club William R Griffin Club Anles Holmes and Edwards Company Faward Bok The Ladies Home Journal Bok Griffin Simmons R. G. Goddard A. H Hancock Rev Alexander Alison Jr Civic Club Foundation Roger Babson Joseph Frisbie William W. Bent Will

Liquors Run Down Street Gutter From Police Seizures

An accumulation of confiscated beer wine and liquor stored behind police headquarters was destroyed after a court order. The contents were emptied from barrels into the gutter and sewer after raids by local police in recent months.

Baldwin Praises Locarno Miracle in Colchester

Prime Minister Baldwin lauds the Locarno pact as a first step toward lasting European peace. He says the treaty has created a will for peace, building a solid foundation for a broader, enduring accord across Europe.

Colchester Hing Locarno Europe Baldwin

Community Chest Captains to Meet for Campaign Plan

In accordance with the captains conference a series of four afternoon gatherings will start on Monday. Majors Griggs Covile Clark and Hincks will lead the team meetings in that order to discuss the campaign plan and refine methods proven successful in the past.

Griggs, Covile Clark and Hincks

N. E. Communities Hit For Extravagance

Springfield Mass Oct 22 AF New England communities face mounting burdens as Henry F Long state commissioner of corporations and taxation warns at the New England State Tax Officials association conference that localities are living beyond their means. He cites expanded roads education fire and police needs as factors driving tax demands. He asks whether property bases can support costly services without restraint.

Springfield Mass New England Henry F Long New England State Tax Officials’ Association

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