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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1922
Page
5
Bietoo Vi Gahan, superintendent of recreation, will attend the annual convention of the Playground tion of ante Oost. He will outline the advanced methods employed by the recreation department of this city.
The University club led a Chamber of Commerce committee headed by Alfred H. Terry to decide what to do with Bridgeport's plaza. Last night Terry said no conclusion was reached and the matter will be revisited at a future meeting. The committee can only recommend.
The will of Augusta Le Stahe of this city was admitted to probate yesterday by Judge Paul L. Millen. Executors Caroline J. Herman and Henry C. Stahl are named, with residuary estate split between Carolina J. Hennigan and Henry C. Stahl. The estate is valued at about $50,000.
A two-vehicle collision at Stearns Corner on the Boston Post Road west of Westport center injured Mrs Ida Sallick who suffered a back strain. Tlarty Farrington, driver of the parked car, and Zebulun Senick, driver of the passing car from Norwalk, faced charges with Sallick arrested for reckless driving. Judge Joseph Morton granted a postponement. John Kennedy of Boston was fined three dollars and costs for a separate incident.
Bridgeport ranked second in the certificate sale with a total of 108163.00 dollars. Hartford led the state with 7131,810. Bridgeport and Greenwich, New Haven, Norwich, Stamford, Waterbury, Derby totals appear in statewide figures totaling 699757.03 for the period.
Norwalk woman and former actress Lorraine Dupont faced trial in Common Pleas court over a one year lease on a Newtown avenue Norwalk property. The suit alleges unpaid rent totaling 480 plus interest, while the defendant claims verbal adjustments and repairs voided the formal lease. Dupont testified she had not read the lease and returned the key after disputes. Her mother allegedly signed as a formality.
Two workers were awarded compensation after injuries at work. Ayr street resident T. Byekscan Toacah dink was granted 44.75 dollars for medical costs and wage loss. Meade, employed by Raybestos Co, suffered a hernia during heavy lifting and will receive 18.54 dollars weekly until recovery, with reasonable medical bills to be paid.
A policeman from the Bureau of Investigation suffered acute indigestion after a meal. He received treatment from Dr O Brien at Emergency Hospital and was later moved to his home by ambulance. He was reported to be resting comfortably.
Gene Tunney, Greenwich Village's famed boxer, is set to sign today to fight Italian Sack Herman at Jersey City Hall Park on October lot. The bout would boost local boxing interest and paves the way for a major fall event in boxing circles.
Milford Sent 21 The Milford Hospital campaign for 50000 will end on Tuesday, September 26. Total receipts last night were 21000. Campaign director Frederick Courtenay Farber proposed another Sunday for automobile tagging but left it to workers. Alfred Fox opposed further campaigning noting cars pass through Milford on Sundays and may pay twice. Lilian Booth praised volunteers though some cars carried past Sunday tags. Unanimous vote against continuing tagging next Sunday. Major donors included Florente R. Wilcox 4000 Yarrigan Gould 3200 Hoyt Silver Co 200 M Read 100 Thomas Rock 100 B S Mager 100 Ansanta Lodge 100 Mr and Mrs N M Trying 100 Yale Land Co 100 Jd TZ Barnes 100 Dee Smith A Barkey Sablete 50 Atr. Sie and Mrs A Whitcomb 50 W Ludington 50 J Farley & Son 40 D Woodruff & Son 40 Robert J Woodruff 50. Campaign totals list captains and leaders with varying sums. final tally pending.
Betty learns Sylpho Nathol cleans well and freshens rooms. The ad touts Sylpho Nathol as a safe, stronger disinfectant for homes, with a pleasant smell and fast results. It suggests mixing a teaspoon in a quart of warm water for a ready-to-use solution and promotes four sizes priced 15, 35, 65 cents, and 1.25 dollars.
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