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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1922

Page

18

School Bonds 70 Will Be Discussed Tomorrow Night

Members of the finance committee of the Common Council and the Board of Education will confer tomorrow night with City Auditor Bernard Keating on the school board request for a 1,300,000 bond issue for school construction. The debate includes whether to issue bonds in one block or in smaller installments to match money needs, with potential interest savings and faster fund availability. The discussion also covers debt-limit constraints on bond size.

Finante Com Common Council Board of Education Bernard Keating Wide Schools Board Large & Sure

Norwalk Merchants to Fight Ordinance

Norwalk merchants reject Mayor Calvin L Barton peace proposals and obtain an injunction blocking the antimarket ordinance. He offered a special council meeting to revise or repeal the measure, but merchants plan to seek court relief regardless of council action.

Norwalk Calvin L. Barton

Banbury Girl Weds Port Chester Man

Miss Irene G Connolley daughter of Patrick Connolley and Thomas Coffey of Port Chester NY were married at St Joseph’s BGO Church Banbury in a morning ceremony conducted by Rev W J Dullard. Attendants included Catherine Connolley and John Fitzsimons. A wedding breakfast followed at the bride’s home with many gifts.

Wanbury Irene G. Connolley Patrick Connolley Franklin Street Thomas Covey Port Chester St. Joseph’s Bgo W. J. Dullard Catherine Connodlley Coffey John Fltasimons New York

Bridgeport Bank Head Visits His Birthplace in Greenwich

Bridgeport bank president John Z L Wessels of Mechanics and Farmers Savings Bank, with his nephews William Heand and James G. Wessels, toured Slovik Hofow in Greenwich, birthplace of Wessels, revisiting childhood haunts before returning to Bridgeport.

Greenwice John ZL. Wessels Normah Bridgeport Mechanics & Farmers Savings Bank Wiliam Heand James G. Wessels South Water Street Fort Chester N.Y Wessels Slovik Hofow Ich

Summer Heat Brings Sunstrokes in Arizona Climate

In southern Arizona a 115 degree day raises sunstroke risk due to high humidity and extreme heat. The record highlights dangers for residents and visitors during peak summer heat.

Southtrestern Arizona

Schnee & Selace Buy Main Street Store at 1204 1908

Abraham Schnee of Schnee & Selace, real estate dealers, purchased the Main Street store for 560,000. The deal includes a 10,000 mortgage, with a $6,000 cash portion and a four year payment plan. The property, 89 feet on Front Street, is occupied by Altman’s Clothing and other firms.

Abraham Schnee Schnee & Selace Main Street Hebecex Gottlieb David Sltman Altman Peoks& Lines Bellveer Sacer Shoe Co Ph & &. Clothiers Sehave Attaeiment Tian Rednald Tia People's Savings Bank

Empire State GOP opens convention in Albany

At the New York Republican State convention in Albany Sept 27, secretary Joan J Taydue refused to withdraw his candidacy for secretary of slate, despite party leaders urging deference to children of leaders. Elihu Root, 77, gave a keynote on state government reforms, was praised as a master logician by many delegates.

Albany beeUil Joan J. Taydue Fais Chkdren Miller Kteynote Elihu Root Root Curvent Inn Clears Repubican Party New Wavian Stephen Whitney Wrest Haven Henry F. King Reen Frank Pal Ierlit New Haven

Smoot Denounces Clothiers Over Price Increases

Senator Smoot of Utah rebuked clothiers for raising prices on coats and woolen goods, calling profiteering at consumers’ expense. He argued wool prices should drop in spring 1923 and warned against claims that tariff policy justifies higher costs.

Washington Gett. Vt Cicching Wessers Simoot of Tran Junder Senate Finance Smoot Hardney-McCombey Gariff

Obituary notices from Stepney Ansonia and nearby towns

Obituaries for Nora Lynch Farrell of Ansonia and Jennie Pendleton, wife of Allen Pendleton, with Burials in St Marys and Niantic. Bella B Fagan of Stratford dies, services in North Haven. Mary F Goodale of Baltimore funeral in Baltimore then burial in St Michel's. Garrus Yund, Garrus death noted. Harriet M Howard of Ansonia obituary. Michael Stokes funeral in Todferny Street area.

Nora Lynch Farrell Riggs Street Ansonia Church of Assumption St. Maryis Cemetery Jennie Pendlerart Jennie * Pendleton Allen Pendleton Beechwood Avenue Niantic Mary F. Goodale Mary Goodale Walteris Allen Albert L. Goodite Baltimore Gaushter Breen Roland Cole St. Michel's Cemetery

Mrs A Gunderman Hosts Shower for Bride to Be Laura DeMenna

Mrs A Gunderman hosted a miscellaneous shower at her Stratford home for Miss Laura DeMenna who will wed Peter Ferria. The party featured witty toasts, music by Miss DeMenna, and a supper. The house was decorated in white and wine with many attendees listed by name.

Harriet M. Howard M. Howard Howard Hamden Misa Laura DeMenna Peter Ferria Hagel Gunduanan Broad Survel Stratford DeMenna Lovie Lyne Grace MacDonald Mahala Pittay Cecilla Lynch Martha Chinchak Jeanatt DeMennix Bessie Scheltne Betty Saffo Grace Sasena Bertha Chinchak Huzauerh Fagan Edith Asd Mary Schwartz Kathleen Casey Catherine Briscoe Wilma Neyuc Mra Nellie Bae MM Tos Rhe ‘Matte Besar Ffare Wlerencs Invoree Mies Hazel Gunderwaa

Murphy to pick Democratic slate leaders at convention

Syracuse dispatch reports Charles Francis Murphs, leader of Tammany Tall, will choose the Democratic slate for the convention at Convention Hall. Delegations arriving in Syracuse voiced preferences, but Murphy's authority remains unchallenged. Mayor Hylan shown weak, Murphy says Hearst is the only man who can win.

Syracuse N. Y Morrow Charles Francis Murphs Tammany Tall Murphy Mopes Hylan Wir Cane Mer Hearst

Missionary Dies During Visit to Ansonia

Ansonia, Sept. 37. Rev. Prank Thompson longtime war for American Seamen Society in Valparaiso Chile died last night at the home of friends here. He served as a pastor in New York state Connecticut and Massachusetts before going to South America and retiring in 1906. Two daughters survive.

Ansonia Prank Thompson South America Friends American Seamens Society, Mission Valparaiso Chir Darvier South Amelia New York State Connecticut Massachusetts

Housekeeper Charges Master With Assault Noted

Mrs. Anna Sabell of 1499 Boston Avenue reports a nose fracture after an assault by Alphonse Hennman, also of 1499 Boston Avenue, for whom she acts as housekeeper. Police arrested Hennman on the assault charge.

Anna Sabell Boston Avenue Alphonse Hennman Hennman

Churchman editor dies after long tenure

Rev. Dr. Willam Austin Smith, editor since 1816 of The Churchman, national weekly of the Protestant Episcopal Church, died this evening in St Paul Minnesota from a complication of diseases. He was born October 9, 1872.

New York Willam Austin Smith Churchman St Paul Minn

Erie strike ends as Hornell crews receive word

Labor turmoil on the Erie system eases after the regional conference at Youngstown Ohio sends a telegram to Hornell shopmen. The strike action is officially settled with workers returning to duty and resumed operations across the line.

Elmira Hornell Erie Railroad Youngstown Erie

Firemen Called Out for Minor Blazes in City

Firemen were summoned yesterday for small fires at Bridgeport Chain Co 167 Streetford avenue where gear was used but not damaged. Children playing with matches started a small blaze at 631 Hallett Street around noon. A box of electric light bulbs caught fire in the Jacob Brothers Building on Smith Street.

Ous Co Bridgeport Chain Co Stretford Avenue Wu House Hallett Streat Jacob Brothers Smith Street

Record Demand for Grapes Here

Record demand for grapes continues on Water Street as buyers choose from wholesale houses and plan for juice and wine production. Blue grapes dominate purchases while California white grapes also sell. prices rise amid abundant supply. Glassware merchants display cordial glasses and plastic punch bowls, reflecting related consumer demand.

Water Street California Musante

Democratic nominees named for state Senate districts 11 and 12

Dennis M. Clyne, a former state senator, and Albert Rosenthal of Brantford were nominated as Democratic candidates for state Senate. Clyne was unopposed in district 11, while Rosenthal was nominated in district 12 at Democratic contentions held tonight in Neay Haves, Sept.

Dennis M. Clyne Albert &. Rosenthal Brantford Clyne Rosenthal Neay Haves

Man Dies In Car Collision In New Haven

George Welch a 32 year old resident of this city was killed instantly when his automobile struck a trolley car on Sylvan avenue. Welch was found crushed in the wreck. Joseph Fedunski of 184 Spruce Street was arrested last night by Third precinct police charged with cruelly assaulting his wife while intoxicated. They may be held in $80 bonds.

New Haven George Welch Joseph Fedunski Third Recut Palics

Bankeh Arrested in New Haven Fraud Case

Angela Potio a former private banker in New Haven and his son James were arrested on charges of ember ment involving four counts of 500 dollars each. Bail was set at 2,000 dollars and was posted amid ongoing litigation and bankruptcy issues surrounding Porto the time.

New Haven Angela Potio James Balt Porto

O MEET TODAY Tae WoC regular meeting details

The Tae WoC will hold its regular meeting tomorrow at 2 30 PM at headquarters 289 Gilbert Street. Annual reports of the secretary and treasurer will be read and officers will be elected. A food sale is planned for the coming Saturday.

Tae Woc. T. Ig Gilbert Street

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