Five Divorces Filed In Superior Court Today
Five divorce actions have been filed in Superior court. Mildred Vecsey seeks divorce from Louis A. Vecsey with custody of two minor children and alimony. Anna Cotis sues James Cotis for divorce and a name change. Albert Yapp seeks divorce from Julia Yayg. Marilla Rockwell Staples petitions for divorce from Arthur Staples. Ethel Lillian Sherman Piper sues Aurelius Henry Piper for divorce with alimony and custody of two minors. Also a Christmas aid note describes lodging and meals for needy in the city.
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Mildred 8. Vecsey
Schatzman
Louis A. Vecsey
New York
Louis Harold
Dorothy May
Poplar S Street
Anna Cotis
James Cotis
Eth Bridgeport
al- Yeged
Aulis
Albert Yapp
Julia Yayg
Lawrence
Prooklyn
Marilla Rockwell Staples
Bethel
Arthur Staples
Easton
Ethel Lillian Sherman Piper
Aurelius Henry Piper
Tuthose
Aurelius Henry
Officials Son Injured In Street Collision
Fred Thorne son of Angus J Thorne superintendent of the Charities Department sprained ankle yesterday afternoon after a double ripper he was coasting on on Bond street Stewart avenue was struck by a jitney bus driven by Morris Levine of 147 Cheries street He was taken to his home 410 Bond street Mortgage John and Mary Schenk New Haven filed suit in Superior court against Harry Bender Harry Schine Aubrey D Fuller and the Schwarts brothers all of Bridgeport asking foreclosure and possession of Colorado avenue property mortgaged to secure a note dated March 29 1920 It is claimed 3700 was advanced on the note now overdue and unpaid The plaintiffs loaned to Bender the others named as defendants because of liens they hold on the property for labor and materials furnished at various times
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Thorne
Angus J. Thorne
Charitiies Department
Bond Street
Stewart Avenue
Morris Levine
Cheries Street
John
Mary Schenk
New Haven
Wave
Harry Bender
Harry Schine
Aubrey D. Fuller
Schwarts Brothers
Bridgeport
Colorado Avenue
Bender
Food supplies for starving Russians sent from New York
International Ladies' Garment Workers Union members contributed funds to buy food for Russians. The relief shipment, valued at 2000 pounds, departed from New York for Riga aboard the steamship Orla and will be distributed in Russia via the American Friends Service Organization.
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New York
International Ladies’ Garment Workers Union
Riga
Orla
Russia
American Friends (Quakers
Kept Booze and Fined in City Court
Andrew Bober of 660 Hallett Street was fined 25 dollars and costs by the City court for keeping a booze. He was found not guilty on charges of selling and keeping a place where liquor is reputed to be for sale. Robert, said to have been made sick recently by imbibing too strongly of his own liquor.
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Andrew Bober
Hallett Street
Robert
Judge Wishes Cohen Merry Christmas
A courtroom scene ends with Judge William B. Boardman admonishing Jacob Cohen, a saloon keeper, after a disruption involving Frank Kormansky. Cohen is warned not to return and the judge wishes him a Merry Christmas as the session concludes.
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Judge Wishes Cohen Merry Christmas
Actress Reclaims Speech After Auto Crash
New York report shows actress Mary Moore, once speechless for 32 days after a Long Island auto accident that fractured her spine and skull, regaining ability to talk. Treatment recommended by Dr Adolph Lorenz, famed Austrian bloodless surgeon, aided recovery.
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New York
Long Island
Mary Moore
Influenza Outbreak Hits Madrid with Thousands Victims
Madrid reports a renewed influenza wave with thousands of victims. Public services have been disrupted as authorities record rising cases and government alerts.
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Madrid
Jailed trio arraigned on theft charges in city court
Joseph Curry Raymond Austin and Frank McCullough all of 565 Maple street were arraigned in the City court today charged with stealing from the garage of E. M. Smith. Curry drew 30 days in jail McCullough 20 days and Austin 15 days. The DMV branch will be closed Monday and reopen Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Joseph Curry
Raymond Austin
Frank McCullough
Maple Street
E. M. Smith
Curry
McCullough
Austin
Burglary Reported at Neale Residence in City
Harry Neale of 173 Lorraine street reported to police that burglars broke into his home this morning. Entrance was gained through a window. Funeral notice for Louis Bonjon on Monday at 8:30 AM from 84 Howard Avenue then St Peters Church, burial at St Michaels Cemetery. Card of thanks from the Neary family for support after their mother Anna Neary's death.
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Harry Neale
Lorraine Street
Anna Neary
Neary
Help Wanted Classified Fragments from Bridgeport Times
A collage of classified notices shows wants for room seekers piano practice, agents for ads with free samples, gallstone treatment booklet offer, stock growers seeking salesmen, government job listings, and a mysterious reward notice for a post-Black English shelter with a phone contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
American Products &Co
American
Cincinnati
Ohio
Tatatpost
Enelisti Selter
Barnum
Williams College Guests at Brooklawn Tea Dance and Drama
Williams College Dra matic club and Williams orchestra visit Brooklawn Country Club for a tea dance on December 1 to mingle with Bridgeport girls. Doris Wheeler chairs the arrangements, with the orchestra playing. That evening at Bridgeport High School auditorium the Cap and Bells troupe presents Ryland, Game of Chase, and a Ian Hay farce, followed by a supper dance for Bridgeport Comedy Club members and guests only.
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Brooklawn Country Club
Williams College Dramatic Club
Williams Orchestra
Williams
Bridgeport
Doris Wheeler
Bridgeport High School
Dramatic Club
Cap and Bells
Ryland
Goodman and White
Ian Hay
Bridgeport Comedy Club
King of Gypsies Dies in Detroit
Detroit mourns Joseph Eli longtime Gypsy leader believed wealthiest in his group. Two hundred Romany men and women gathered at 9516 Brantoinestreet after his death early today as doctors fought to save him. Gypsy custom kept him awake for two days before hospital authorities removed all but his brother Peter, heir to the throne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Joseph Eli
Brantoinestreet
Peter
Damages Sought From Landlords Over Fraud Claims
Alexandria Karkuc of the city alleges two frauds involving loans totaling 4000 dollars to Frank and Mary Janowski. She says receipts were destroyed after misreading the law and that the couple bought property on Armstrong Place without sharing the value with her. She seeks 6000 dollars in damages. Also, Frank Kormansky of Horace Street was jailed five days for drunkenness and liquor law violations.
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Alexandria Karkuc
Frank
Mary Janowski
Superior Court
Armstrong Place
Janowskis
Frank Kormansky
Horace Street
Grocery owner arrested for selling white mule
Two police officers entered a grocery store at 1820 Main Street and bought half a pint of white mule. Store owner Joseph Pine was arrested on violating the minor law but released on $806 bond.
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Joseph Pine
Main Street
Pine
Notice of filings and bankruptcies in Bridgeport area
A historical notice item outlines filings with the Fairfield County clerk on December 28 1921 for Snow and Son milk labels and various bankruptcy proceedings in the United States District Court District of Connecticut. It lists Philip Snow and The Round Hill Dairy branding, and multiple bankruptcies including E N Smith Motor Trucking Co Abraham Sturman Lester J Myers Louis Shulman and Charles Herman with meetings, trustees, and creditor actions scheduled in Bridgeport and surrounding county court houses.
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Philip Snow
B. Snow & Son
Fairfield County
Snow & Son
Round Hill
Bridgeport
PHILIP_SNOW
Sithd States District Court
District of Connecticut
E. N. Smith Motor Trucking CO
E. N. Smith Motor Trucking, Co
Feirfeld
B. N. Smith Motor ‘Trucking Co
County Court House
Conn
John Keogh
United States District Court
Abraham Sturman
Fairfield
Eogh
Istrict
Connecticut
Lester J. Myers
Fairfeld
Vinx Keogh
Louis Shulman
Charles Herman
Shulman & Herman
Shulman & EH
Bridert
County of
Field
Fidgeport
Liquor agents seize Old Taylor and multiple stills in city raids
Prohibition agents near Christmas seized 36 quarts of Old Taylor and a Velie car from Louis Maresca at 33 Franklin Street New Haven. Maresca was bound over in 500 dollars bail by United States Commissioner Hugh J Lavery. Other raids found Frank Hominsky with two stills a 10 and an eight gallon unit Mash about 200 gallons destroyed. Casper Goooian 277 Dover Street had a five gallon still and one quart of product two summons issued. John Adamcewik 716 Pembroke Street had an eight gallon still coil and no product.
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Old Taylor
Louis Maresca
Franklin Street
New Haven
United States
Hugh J. Lavery
Hallett Street
Doolan
Wardwell
Hinman
Fowler
Frank Hominsky
Horace Street
Old Mill Green
Casper Goooian
Dover Street
John Adamcewik
Pembroke Street
Mayor Atwater Weighing Qualifications of Candidates
Mayor Atwater continues evaluating candidates for openings. Three names per position were offered and circulated amid rumors, but no appointments are final. By mid next week, Atwater plans to announce those selected for the new patronage assignments.
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Atwater
Births Record Listing Newborns and Families
To Joseph J and Edith F Haydon Flanagan a son Joseph Jr born December 18 at 21 Madison avenue. William T and Blanch Smith Campwell a son Thomas Edward born December 16 at 238 Smith street. Joseph L and Ethel M Johnson Coates a son William born December 14 at 427 Union avenue. Tony and Pierina Vanto Cataldo a son Aspare born December 15 at 50 Wisper street. Douglas B and Elizabeth L Yates Knowles a daughter Ella Eloise born December 20 at 15 Johnson avenue. Roy and Martha Chauilain Kenny a son Roydon Aspel born December 15 at 2270 Fairfield avenue. Joseph and Annie Paltberchak Lesi a daughter Julia Margarite born December 15 at 283 Sheridan street.
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Joseph J
Edith F. Haydon Flanagan
Madison Avenue
Joseph, Jr
William T
Blanch Smith
Smith Street
Thomas Edward
Joseph L
Ethel M. Johnson Coates
Union Avenue
William
Tony
Pierina Vanto Cataldo
Wisper Street
Aspare
Douglas B
Elizabeth L. Yates Knowles
Johnson Avenue
Ella Eloise
Roy
Martha Chauilain Kenny
Fairfield Avenue
Roydon Aspel
Joseph
Annie Paltberchak Les
Sheridan Street
Julia Margarite
Sacred Hymns of Past Centuries Concerts
Modern sacred music from the 11th to 17th centuries will be sung this evening by volunteer groups. One concert will be held in the grand stand at Washington Park by churches including Washington Park M E and St Pauls Episcopal. East Side groups will sing in a hall from multiple community centers and schools. West End choirs come from United Church Universalist Calvary Baptist W C A and St Georges Episcopal among others.
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Washington Park
Washington Park M. E
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Parkstreet Congregational Church
Second Baptist Church
Hall_Community center
The
Industrial Service Center
Summerfield Church
Newfeld Community Center
McKinley School
Lincoln School
Barnum Community Enter
Newfield Church
Catholic Schoral Club
Huntington Road
Parent-Teacher’ Association
West End
United Church, Universalist Church
Calvary Baptist Church
Prospect School
St. George's Episcopal Church
Scoutmaster Course to Begin January 24 in Bridgeport
Bridgeport council of the Boy Scouts of America, led by president Howard Simpson, plans a Scoutmaster Training Course starting January 24. Hosted with Teachers College Columbia University and local education officials, the program will use three groups and feature demonstrations, scout handicraft exhibitions, and expert instructors from the scouting and education communities.
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Bridgeport Council
Boy Scouts of America
Howard Simpson
Teachers’ College
Columbia University
Department of Education
National Council
Hoy Scouts of América
Bridgeport
E. K. Fretwell
C. F. Smith
G. 8. Pratt
BE. E B. Cortright
Henry Treat
Crane Company
Charles E
Shang
Scout Movement
London police ban carol singing by children
London police issued an order forbidding children to sing Christmas carols in the streets tomorrow and Monday, saying it was bad for the children's morals. The instruction targets public singing and aims to curb street performances during the holiday period.
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London
Po- Mce
Higgins First Picture Sets Wallace Reid Rent Free
Wallace Reid’s new Paramount film Rent Free opens at the Park Theatre on Sunday December 2 marking Howard Higgins's directorial debut after years as Cecil B. DeMille’s production manager. Lila Lee co stars with Henry Barrows Jertrude Short and others in a roof top set sequence showing a New York apartment house as the plot advances with Reid finding refuge on the roof.
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Higgin
Wallace Reid
Paramount
Park Theatre
Howard Higgins
Cecil B. DeMille
Lila Les
Henry Barrows
Jertrude Short
Lillian Leighton
Clarence Geldart
Claire McDowel
Lucien Littlefield
New York
Mr. Reid
Lila Lee
Heavy Grain Crop In Western Canada 1921 Output
The 1921 grain production in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta reached 308,925,000 bushels of wheat, up from 284,138,300 in 1920. Oats totaled 363,185,000 bushels, vs 914,297,000. Barley 48,619,000 vs 49,760,500. Total fall wheat area sown for 1922 harvest is 842,400 acres, up from 782,200 in 1920 for 1921.
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International News Service
Edmonton
Alm
Prairie Provinces
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Marley
Divorce Testimony Reveals Greenwhich Estate Battle
In a church divorce testimony at Greenwich Court the husband asserts his wife caused large church expenses and that the estate valued at about 500000, named The Chieftans, should be returned to him under Connecticut law. He lists holdings in Connecticut Illinois and New York and involvement with Starke Watch Case Torden Milk Company Abercrombie Sporting Goods. He claims his wife owns a $25000 pearl necklace a Adirondack camp worth 8000 and bonds worth 3060 in her name. Judge Haines will reserve decision. Dublin report notes 1920 Ireland death rate 14.8 per 1000 with 66,538 total despite guerrilla war. Violent deaths 1851, combat deaths 1332, reprisals over ninety. one suicide case recorded in the year.
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Ton
Church
Greenwich
Connecticut
New York
Starke Watch Case Company
Torden Milk Mmpany
Abercrombie & Tech Sporting Goods House
Adirondacks
Dublin
Ireland
Cork
Antrim
Crown
Irish Republican Army
To Marry On Christmas Eve
A wedding will take place at 3 o'clock in the First Baptist parsonage as Miss Louse Raymond of Lynn Mass marries Gene Demaray of Springfield Mass. The ceremony, by Rev Donald Mac Queen, features Mrs Dagma Johnson as bridesmaid. After a reception at the bride’s home the couple will honeymoon in Boston and reside at 46 Melrose Street after February 1.
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Louse Raymond
Melrose Avenue
Annie L. Raymond
Lynn
Mass
Gene Demaray
Circle Avenue
Bridgeport Hospital
G. W. Hawley
Demaray
New York
Springfield High School
Springfield College
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MEIGS
Knights of the Broad Highway
Cap” Glennon
Omcer
John McGovern
Cape
William B. Boardman
Jacob Cohen
Beach Street
Cohen
East Main Street
Ond Cabing
Judge Boardman
Mr. Cohen
Department of Motor Vehicles
the Times
King of Gypsies
American Hardware Stores
Fairfield Ave
Middle St .An
Moultrie
A. D. Corn
Bridgeport Public Market
Sts
TEL
Guaranty & Trust CO
First Bridgeport National Bank
Bridgeport, Conn
Bripgeeport Trust CO
State Street
City
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