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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1920

Page

9

Bridgeport suit over $4707 debt in Superior Court

In Bridgeport a common law suit seeks $4707.85 from Larry B. Meloy of Danbury, filed by Charles H. Ritch of Ridgefield. The action accuses Meloy of loan nonpayment. Three out of town motorists were arrested for breaking the 20 minute parking rule. Samuel L. Bain of York, H. A. Wherker of New York and Della Bassick of Waiters were detained yesterday afternoon.

Samuel L. Bain York H. A. Wherker New York Della . Bassick Charles H. Ritch Ridgefields Larry B. Meloy Danbury

Organizing Italian Relief Drive in City

Italian community leaders report near completion of plans for a fundraising drive to aid earthquake victims in Italy. President Lonly Cocozza notes strong early support. Dr. J. Parmichella says checks have arrived from many Italian groups, with solicitation to begin Monday to supply clothing, food, and shelter.

Lonly Cocozza Italy J. Parmichella

Street Car Accident Suspects Motorman Arrested

Manuel Weigo, boarder at 385 Water Street, struck on Main Street near Sohn Street by a street car and hospitalized at St. Vincent's with severe lacerations and possible internal injuries. Motorman Alfred Tooker of 79 Washington Street was arrested on a technical charge and released on $500 bail pending traffic bureau investigation.

Manuel Weigo Water Street St. Vincent's Hospital Weigo Main’ Street Sohn Street Daven J. Groark Alfred Tooker Washington’ Street Traffi Bureau

Alleged Breach of Real Estate Contract in Danbury

Osmond Ladd of Danbury sues Maria A. Scallister in Superior Court alleging failure to carry out a purchase of real estate. Plaintiff says payment was made in 1946 and defendant refuses to complete the deal. Damages sought total 15,000.

Osmond

Secrets of the Movies Readers Ask Questions

Readers submit Q and A on film title changes producer motives and star trivia. Notable items include Wanda Heawley seeking police work, Bebe Daniels’ Shakespeare to slapstick arc, Rubye De Romer’s Denver birth and pre screen career, and inquiries about theater revenue and industry practices.

Bebe Daniels Bebe

Mulsified coconut oil shampoo praised as pure and economical

An advertisement warns against alkali in shampoos and extols Mulsified coconut oil shampoo. It claims the product is pure, inexpensive, leaves hair soft and shiny, cleans thoroughly, rinses clean, and lasts months for a family, with usage guidance and a note to ensure the druggist stocks Mulsified.

Walter

Park Theatre announces week of major stage and film showings

The Park theatre schedules next week feature Madge Kennedy in Cornered one night at the Porte on October 4, plus Charles Brown in Burdies from Savarese. Also on view are Here, There and Everywhere and a vaudeville bill with stars including Wilbur May and the Four Word. The program at Polls Vaudville runs its last shows this week alongside The Slim Princess and The Copperhead with Lionel Barrymore.

the Park Madge, Kennedy Henry W. Savarese the Porte Charles Brown Saveage Polls Tyrigg Vauddville Margaret Lyric Theater Pell Players Artle

Darien Man Seeks 300 Dollars in Auto Collision Suit

Charles T. Baldwin of Darien sues W Bowell of New York in common pleas court for 300 dollars claiming damages to his car from a collision in Darien on September 20. The report also notes Katherine Doran of Darol was nominated for secretary of state by the Joinoui county convention.

Clarles T. Baldwin Darien Common Pleas Court W Gr Bowell New York Danmzo Lansing, Mich Katherine Doran Doral

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