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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1926
Page
4
In Barnstable Superior Court Miss Catherine M. Ahearn of Providence sued Lews V. Arenovaki of Hyannis for 5000 dollars in a breach of promise case. After deliberation the jury returned a verdict of 18000 dollars at 3 17 this afternoon in New Bedford Massachusetts.
No confirmation today on a report that Chicopes Manufacturing, owned by Johnson and Johnson with HQ in New Brunswick, could close as Johnsen and Johnson build a $10.9 million textile city near Gainesville, Georgia. The Chicopee plant employs about 1,600 to 2,000 workers with a weekly payroll around $25,000. Officials would not discuss the rumor of eventual closure.
Salvatore Conpoloa, proprietor of a grocery store at 24 Cove Read, Stamford, reported to police that someone entered his store yesterday while he was at dinner and stole money and goods valued at $50.
NEW FAIRFIELD OCT 22 All persons liable to taxation in New Fairfield should bring to the assessors, before November 1, a written or printed list of all taxable property. Ten percent will be added for late filings. James Cullen guests of Carrie Cullen. Everett Robinson spent Wednesday in Danbury. Carlson, Johnsons return from Mohawk Trail trip of about four hundred miles.
William D. Livermore, a leading textile chemist and chief chemist for the American Woolen Company since its founding, dies at his Lawrence home. A charter member and former vice-president of the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists, he had served on its research committees after months of declining health.
Roger Sherman School pupils in the Twelfth district thanked the Board of Education for a summer playground project directed by business manager John Wynkoop. A lot was laid in, fenced, seeded, and shrubbery planted. a gridiron and improved McKinley and Warren Harding facilities were approved. The meeting marked the board’s final session in its current form.
Queen Victoria of Spain resumes her journey to England for a royal visit, will spend 48 hours in Paris in disguise. She visited dressmakers and jewelers and attended the theatre while here, keeping her plans private.
More than thirty members of St Pauls church branch of the Carla Friendly society of Brookfield met with the Girl’s Friendly society of St Johns church at St Johns Guildrooms Sandy Hook. Miss Mary Louise Pardee spoke of her world trip with Japan articles shown. Also reported local Newtown High School boys and girls basketball teams organized and practicing at Hawley School gym with a season opener set for November. Board of Assessors to meet Saturday 4 PM to receive property lists.
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