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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1922
Page
4
Milford officials announce David F. Webber appointed to the Board of Police Commissioners to succeed Harry W. Clark, with approval by the Republican Town Committee. He will begin October 1 and serve a three year term.
A vintage advertisement touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as the cure for sour stomachs and indigestion. It claims the tablets neutralize acidity, allow eating favored foods, and enable immediate comfort after meals. Buy a 260 cent box at drugstores and chew one or two tablets for relief.
The Bridgeport Boys Club invites the public to the opening exercises at 241 Middle Street tonight. A special program has been arranged in a club founded in 1837 to keep boys off the streets and aid their mental and physical development. The non sectarian club serves boys aged seven to twenty of all nationalities.
Democratic state attorney general nominee Slade, from New Haven, was driving the car in a Hartford turnpike crash that killed 24 year old rank Litterer of the Bronx. A motorcyclist, Charles Fasnacht of Swan York, survived. Coroner Mix indicated fault was not yet clear. Fasnacht reported meeting the car on Robe road and turning aside to grass later struck the cycles.
At a special meeting with six members present ex Commodore B M H Weller was made life honorary commodore and life member of the Pootoatuck Yacht Club. The event featured a full race program, with twenty six prizes, lectures, and a luncheon and dance at the club house.
The Milford hospital board will hold two meetings to discuss funding and plans for a new hospital building. Architect Waltar H. of Bellevue will review land and specifications. total projected cost around 15,000 with about 000 available. The board will decide Thursday night whether to begin immediately or defer work until next spring. Funds show the drive nearing 570,000, with equipment from the current hospital to be moved to the new site donated by Charles Way and son Charles F.
Word was received here of the death in South Glastonbury Cond. of Henry Raye a noted grand circuit driver for 30 years or more. He was 45 years old and well known as the driver of many famous horses and contemporary of Pop’s Golden and Bug Dap c.
A Bridgeport office report notes strict economy in postal operations under Postmasters General Hubert Work. It describes reduced handling of materials and reuse of packaging, with surpluses diverted into overall department revenues and cost savings.
At a special Milford Board of Education meeting the panel voted to defend Ari Bure of Walnut Beach who seeks permission for 18 year old Kennith Barr to attend school. President W. Platt and authorities agreed to pursue the challenge in court, citing local health and life cost concerns. Hearings set for September in New Haven.
Lawrence DeStatia of New Haven faces arraignment for a September 8 wreck on the Bridgeport turnpike that killed a Wheeler’s taxi driver and injured others. He pleaded not guilty and posted a $150 bond through Mrs. George W. Smith Wise, owner of the taxi. A trial date was not announced.
A Milford woman sustained a hip fracture after slipping on stairs at her home last week and was hospitalized today after a medical check by Mrs Apna Witsox and Bayview physician. The injury required care at Milford Hospital.
The Liberty Ordnance Company becomes Belknap Manufacturing after deals totaling 223000 and 90000. Morris Metal Products and Kenneth McNeil are linked by the sale. McNeil paid 221009 for the property, then sold factory and materials to Belknap for 90000. The Belknap Company gains use of two spur tracks on the New York New Haven Hartford line.
Ruth Burimer of Ansonia has returned from Europe where she spent the summer with college friends and will enter Vassar College as a sophomore. A shower honored Mae Gplor with gifts for her upcoming marriage to Frank Seymour on October 7. Agnes Carroll of Meriden wed yesterday. couple to reside in Meriden. Republican town committee officers elected: George T. Gamble president and S. W. Hinman recorder. Virginia Estan of Ansonia spent a vacation in the city.
A Shelton couple mourns as both their infants die within hours of each other on Monday. Edward Leo Whalen died at two months old and Joseph Raward Whit nearby, with both deaths prompting a double funeral.
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