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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1921

Page

4

Undertakers of State Hold Summer Convention Here

Delegates from Hartford New Haven Stamford and many towns attend a summer gathering of undertakers on Pleasure Seast. The meeting opened this morning with remarks from leaders, and sessions are planned through the afternoon with numerous topics on funeral trade and public service.

Undertakers OF Hole Convention Dyer Bodes Morttea Hartford New Haven Stamford

Plays for Endowment Fund Set for September 9

A benefit program titled Plays for Endowment Fund will be performed in Westport on September 9 under the Briggsport Vassar association at the Unquonsa. The two plays Will of the Woods and The Queen and Bear Tale feature local children, with proceeds supporting the Vassar Endowment Fund. Tickets are on sale at Steinert and Chamberlain’s. the event includes a cake sale, dolls, and a display of crafts, weather permitting an open air amphitheater.

Minnesota Caanel Boentiln Iret Wilmington Vassar Endowment Fund George Mirched Wallfiren Westport Auspione Briggsport Vassar Association Unquonsa Steinert Chamber‘laly Ane Shropalire Miss Nullie Wheeler Dirs A. G. Stilson Birs EB. W. Carpenter Robert Bradley

Garage Owner Sues Hares Corporation Over Unoccupied Garage

Michael Hormar of Bridgerout sues Hares Motor Corporation in Superior Court alleging breach of a two year lease for a garage built by plaintiff and never occupied. Plaintiff claims large expenses to equip the garage and damages of 1000s, noting rent of 260 per week for the unused property.

Mighael Hormar Bridgerout Hares Motor Corporation Wottmin YSG Knowlton Hares Corporion Igerty Steaf Jona

Boy's thrilling toy balloon trip astonishes crowd

A young boy rides a string of toy balloons as a gust pulls him aloft at a fairground. Spectators watch in awe as the vehicle loses balance but lands safely after help from bystanders and onlookers nearby.

Boy

Stratford Woman Sues City for 15000 Dollars

Rose Peese of Stratford filed a Superior Court suit claiming permanent lameness from a fall at the municipal parking space at Banside Park on August 17. The complaint alleges negligence by city authorities and seeks fifteen thousand dollars in damages.

Thea Superior Court Rose Peese Stratford Peach Banside Park Meglipunve Arseyad Ettye Wyaluwkas & Dain Strale

Man jumps from Brooklyn Bridge in New York disaster

Two men found papers in Glanung identifying Oscar Norlin of Baltimore as the deceased. The victim leapt from the Brooklyn Bridge, plunging about 135 feet above the East River. He reportedly climbed the suspension towers and jumped into the water after the fall.

New York Oscar Norlin Baltinore Auleide Blogklyr Matertruck Ariver Win Tha Enat

Obituary: 85-year-old dies after long illness

The community mourns the death of an elderly resident aged 85. The deceased, whose exact name is unclear in the text, is remembered for a long life with ties to local families and civic involvement. Funeral arrangements are pending further details.

Contractor Sues Town for 7000 Damages in Greenwich Case

The Suburban Fryingrn company of New Fork sues Greenwich in Superior Court seeking 7950 dollars for alleged town failures from 1914 to 1915. It claims the town did not collect a truck causeway on Greast Island and failed to provide materials, with losses and damages sought by the plaintiff.

Greenwich Fryingrln Mew Fork Diainti Grasen Eland Folx Ti 4A Greast Island Gympany

Reduction Noted In Mail Robberies

Washington reports a drop in mail robberies due to arming of postal clerks and registry workers. The Post Office Department says arming guards at mail facilities has reduced headups and enhanced security amid ongoing enforcement and education efforts.

Washington Hostal The Post Office Teanator Teyminz Rio

Ambiguous Red Cross Official Faces Death Case

A convoluted report from New Haven details a Red Cross official and ex-service member tied to a fatal incident in which Methuselah names, dates, and locations blur. The witness statements describe a walking accident involving an automobile and a person named Rentiee, with references to police, a marshal, and an autopsy.

Coupe and Sedan Advertises VAUGIET SX 2-PA

An automotive notice promoting VAUGIET SX 2-PA coupes and sedans lists model names and notes all Studebaker cars are equipped with Cord tires, signaling a tire feature emphasis for the line.

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