Bridgeport Times reports local court actions and holiday events
Jury seated for Rose Herrico versus Frank Lomfurio over 1500 damages after a collision. divorces filed by Beardsley and Lange, custody and temperance cited. Willie Jackson set for boxing return Jan 12 in Baltimore. London financial view on economic recovery and future tasks. Shriner Christmas program for 1000 children at school auditorium with Santa and gifts. Westport votes to press luminating firm to extend lines or cut rates.
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Pyramid Temple
Santa Claus
Westport
Conn
Ftci
United Luminating Company
Feidgepor
Nluminating
Bridgeport
New Haven
Mother masquerade Gil as boy in Indiana court case
Lake County Juvenile Court heard that a child lived as a boy for eight years due to the mother’s desire for a son. Investigators found the child, kept at home for secrecy, had never attended school and the tale involved a dramatic telegram arrival and prop-like scenes.
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Indiana Harbor
Ind
Walter
Lakes County
Chilol
E. Miles Norton
Unnamed co-respondent in Barrymore divorce case
New York, Dec 22. No information could be secured today on the name of the co-respondent mentioned in the Barrymore divorce papers. An interlocutory decree in favor of Mrs Doris Ranking Barrymore was granted based on a referee's findings reported to Supreme Court Justice Joseph Morschauser.
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New York
INS
Lionel Barrymore
Doris Ranking Barrymore
Supreme Court
Justie
Joseph Morschatser
Spring Boom in Building Predicted for 1923
Confidence in an unprecedented 1923 building boom arises from Johns-Manville surveys across 55 branches in the US and Canada. Executives expect 10 percent output rises for existing mills and two new plants at Asbestos Quebec and Waukegan Indiana, with a short term 18 percent factory workforce boost and insulation and roofing output up 26 percent.
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New York
Tate
United States
Canada
Johns-Manville, Inc
Asbestos
Tt. Q
Wauke- Gan
Ind
Judges Finish Terms In Superior Court Session
Judges Christopher I Avery and LP Waldo Starvin completed their terms today in the Superior Court. The bench will be shared with Jara and February while John W Banks presides over one jury case.
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Christopher I. Avery
Waldo Starvin
Superior Court
Jara
Duse John W. Banks
Lewis Postol Dead at 93
Lewis David Postol aged 93, a prominent elder Jewish resident of Bridgeport, died Wednesday night at 11 30 at his daughter Amelia Lipscher’s home. A Russian immigrant, he settled in Bridgeport and was a notable figure in Jewish religious circles. Funeral services led by Rabbi Sletzer were held at his son Edward Postol’s home on 2568 Main Street and interment followed at Adath Israel cemetery.
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Lewis David Postol
Fostol
Amelia Lipscher
Éllen Street
Russia
Postol
Bridgeport
Edward Postol
Main Street
Rabbi Sletzer
Adath Israel Cemetery
Premier Poincare voices France debt independence stance
Premier Poincare informs the Senate France no longer must await the United States to resolve inter allied debt issues. World diplomacy update includes Lausanne talks on Greek deportations and U.S. mediation hints in German reparations. Senate approves Perce Butler for Supreme Court.
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France
United States
Venizelos
Turk
Lausanne
Asia Minor
Engian
Theodore Melchor
Moburs
Paris
Germany
Perce Butler
United States Supreme Court
Dearborn Street
Chicago
Hazel Hirsh
Reine Daviey
Freeport
Notre Dame
New York
Boston
Alexander Doyle
Beardsley School Faculty Social and Engagement News
Beardsley school faculty enjoyed a dinner and theatre party after a Turkey Day dinner at the Business and Professional club. Engagements announced for Miss Helen Bader of 53 Westfield Avenue and Samuel Leichtman of New York City. Edward Sheehan to chair Notre Clique Christmas dance in Varuna hall with Santa Claus. Dr Louis Smirnow and wife of 385 Noble Avenue plan to move to Brooklyn New York, where he will continue eye ear nose and throat practice.
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Beardsley School
Mary Ford
Erelyn Shey
Catherine Lennon
Elizabeth Perce
Alice B. Brady
Anna Apstein
Frances Lavery
Fetta A. Walsh
Evelyn Eames
Marion Dimond
Anna T. Wahleh Kathrlyn Daley
Beatrice Lavery
Gertrude Curnias
Filla L. Kane
Jennie
Mo_ Lellan
FitzRoy
Mies Helen Bader
Westfield Avenue
Samuel Leichtman
New York City
Miss Bader
Altman
Women Apparel
Main Street
Mr. Leichtman
Lampell Company
Edward Sheehan
Varuna Hall
Notre Clique Club
Santa Claus
Louis Smirnow
Noble Avenue
Torrow
Brooklyn
N. Y
Connecticut Patents Issued December 1 1922
A list from Wooster and Davis patent lawyers records Connecticut patent grants dated December 1 1922 naming inventors and locations such as Bridgeport Hartford New Haven Norwalk and others. Items include self cleaning strainer flash light battery holder weatherproof battery case electric flush valve and various mechanisms for heads locks pianos and machines.
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Wooster & Davis
George W. Collin
Bridgeport
Imaac L. Ferris
Anker S. Lyhne
Ankers
Lyhne
Wilam J. Newton
Clarence D. Pratt
Wiliam M. van der Volgen
Philip Montgomery
Hartford
Beng
M. W. Hanson
Wm. F. Helmond
George A. Long
Freak
Bord
New Haven
A.J. Barnes
West Haven
John A. Heany
Herrel L. Smith Waterbury
Ernest N. Humphrey
New Britain
Buckle
Ernest I. Teich
John
Doran
Danbury
Stanley L. Fisher
Deep River
Alexander M. Pamik
Norwich
George H. Phelps
T- H. Murray
Brooklyn
Joseph Recan
Rockville
Charles E. Rogers
New London
Frank C. White
Boy Slid Under Auto At School Crossing Near Nash and Brewster
Five year old Gustave Cantor, a pupil at Jack Rock school, slid across the pavement at noon as Joseph Seigler’s car approached on Nash Street. The boy narrowly avoided being struck, receiving only facial scratches when the car halted promptly. Patrolman O’Brien filed the report.
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Gustave Cantor
Jack Rock
Gustave
Nash
Brewster Streets
Joseph Seigler
Brewster Street
Seigler
Ley
O'Brien
Third Precinct
Fire Destroys Notre Dame Church in Quebec
Quebec December reports a fire from a short circuit destroyed Notre Dame church a historic French cathedral built near the Jesuit college site. Interior renovations valued at 90000 dollars recent efforts to save sacred vessels failed. The church dated to 1647 with a 1748 restoration.
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Quebec
Notre Dame
Canada
Jesuits College
Compensation claim dismissed for missing appearance
Mike Pintroich of 53 Cherry Street failed to appear yesterday before Compensation Commissioner G. T. Buckingham to present his claim for injuries alleged while employed by the Artistic Bronze Company in this city. The case was dismissed by the commissioner.
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Mike Pintroich
Cherry Street
G. T. Buck Ingham
Artistic Bronze Company
Ireland to Revoke Auto Tax on Imports from America
Dated from the State Government, the plan aims to remove duties on cars imported from America to aid American manufacturers. The British levy and Irish conditions favored English firms. Ireland, lacking a car industry, benefits Americans as travel shifts to rail with rails deteriorating under Republican actions. The Times advertises the proposal.
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