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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1922
Page
9
New Haven resists dismissing married teachers citing equal rights and educational needs. Bridgeport already allows married women in teaching and warns against overstaffing. The piece argues motherhood brings value, school balance matters, and professional standards must reflect demand to avoid social harm.
Edna LEE BOOKER reports that foreign women in Shanghai led by the Shanghai American Women’s Club and the British Women’s Association urge the Shanghai Municipal Council to institute compulsory registration of Chinese domestic servants. Petitions cite difficulties in finding trustworthy, properly classified help and rising abuses including impersonation, theft, and unfair wage demands, calling for protection and relief through registered listings.
Tiny Tots presented a dance recital by Miss Hall's school at Varuna hall. Pupils aged five performed a program that matched or surpassed last week’s showing. The "Kewple Kids" number again drew the biggest applause as several prominent local dancing teachers praised the youthful performers.
Della Ecclee, confined to Hillside home after four at-tempts on her life, was discharged from the Trenton State Home. She formerly drank Lysol on a street car and was found with bed sheet shreds around her neck at St Vincent's hospital before transfer. Her fiance, whom she was to wed today, did not visit yesterday but is expected in town today.
Three liquor law cases were heard by Commissioner Hugh J. Lavery. George and Erle Down of New Haven faced charges after being found with a truckload of beer in Bridport. the pair were bound over and freed on their own recognizance. Veronica Groski of Island Brook Avenue appeared with three children, meek, and her case will be heard at the next U S court term. Joseph Gellinski, with five children, testified that her husband left six months ago and she made hooch to support her family. his case will also proceed next term. Vincent Grooss, 12, found fishing in freight yards using hooch as bait, and his father, the person responsible, are scheduled to appear later today before Commissioner Lavery.
Northeastern University regional director c a Smith will speak at the Bridgeport M Cc A branch annual banquet tonight at the Seaside club. He will discuss the Northeastern schools and their expected achievements and work under the banner.
William J. Soper filed for bankruptcy with Referee John J. Keogh this morning. Total liabilities amount to 4285.59, assets including property two lots and bills owed total 932.03. First creditors hearing set for 10 30 a m June 20. Twenty five creditors appear on the papers.
City Hall rumors say outside tax collectors Frank Finn and Russell Neary will ride a Ford coupe to collect delinquent taxes. A used municipal garage coupe, unused by any department, may be assigned to the pair, replacing a previously planned small car.
Outside workers from Southern New England Telephone toured the Bridgeport exchange building from cellar to attic. Manager I Harney said the aim is to keep outside crews busy on construction amid ongoing improvements. A lease for a garage and store at 617 State Street was filed by Fred L Mills with the Town Clerk, running eight years and 11 months. The annual rent starts at 1,200 for the first year and rises to 1,620 for the remaining seven years.
A Board of Apportionment meeting is set for City Hall Tuesday at 4 o clock to consider routine business. The Municipal Garage Commission will meet next Thursday morning to appoint a successor for Joseph N. Connelly, who resigned and leaves the Isth of this month. William Forsythe of Detroit was arrested last night for driving with improper markers after a minor accident at Bank and Main. he was released on arraignment in city court this morning.
David Fitzgerald of the Seventh district declares his candidacy for alderman with friends at City Hall predicting a fall campaign. The incumbents are Democrat Bernard Brady and Republican Paul D Elia, whose terms end this fall.
London reports after the Angio-Irish treaty signatories meeting that Arthur Griffith, head of Dail Eireann, would meet Prime Minister Lloyd George this afternoon and a settlement of outstanding questions is likely. In Belfast Sinn Feiners attacked a house housing special constabulary, fired on guards, and caused multiple incendiaries. several buildings and five cars burned.
Court House mail was blocked this morning by a bulgy letter halting traffic in the mail shaft. Peter the elevator man and William the porter, along with court messengers, tried to loosen the blockade with a long wire. by noon the letters remained stuck, delaying notices of yesterday's divorces for awaiting recipients.
Baltimore prepares a June 14 tribute for Francis Scott Key at Fort McHenry. President Harding will speak, broadcast nationwide, and a nearby amplifier will project his address to parks and ships. Justice attendees include lawmakers. Niehaus and Broening daughters will unveil. Marine Band will play The Star Spangled Banner.
The Salvation Army opened a public bath house in Peking offering delousing services for three cash coins. The facility helps the very poor by providing hot baths and clothing delousing, addressing widespread hygiene needs in a city with limited water and plumbing.
The Board of Health outlines a summer program for public schools in the same order as before. Clinics will open soon after school closes this month, providing dental treatment to children.
The joint commissions plan a meeting next week to craft a concentrated action plan. Connecticut favors a New England rail system consolidating New Haven Boston and Maine Rutland Maine Central Bangor and Aroostook and Grand Trunk with subsidiaries like Central New England and Central Vermont. The combined investment nears 900 million dollars with total New England railroads around 400 million, aiming to counter western trunk lines and boost regional transport. Governor Lake seeks inter-state support as Hearings begin on beneficial consolidations to unite New England behind the plan. Western trunk lines oppose independent takeovers, urging partial acquisitions, but Connecticut businessmen and New Haven stockholders resist splitting the region’s railways.
Bishop John J. Nilan ordained eight candidates for the Roman Catholic priesthood at St. Joseph's Cathedral Hartford in a large ceremony. Four hailed from St. Thomas Seminary and four from St. Bernard's Rochester with attendees including visiting priests families and parishioners. The ordinations featured the presentation by Rev Father Maurice F. McAuliffe and a boys choir singing the Litany of Saints.
Rifle clubs from New Britain South Manchester Collinsville South Windsor East Hampton Hartford Cromwell Deep River Bristol Wethersfield and Glastonbury compete in the Connecticut Rifle Clubs annual field day with events in large and small bore rifle shooting pistol shooting and trap. Indoor matches prizes and talks follow the day.
A two day flower show by Stratford Parochial Society at Christ Church parish house impressed judges and floral authorities from Bridgeport and New Haven. Prof. Roland Patch praised the women’s work and anticipated a future dahila show. Prizes awarded included best 3 tea roses to Miss Charlotte Smith and best 6 red roses to Mrs. Cranston, with multiple awards across roses, peonies, and table arrangements.
Fred Gellagher, chairman, announces final plans for a two night carnival at Brook lawn Dancing Pavilion on Monday and Tuesday to aid the Church of the Assumption building fund. Event features crepe paper decorations, colored lights, a jazz orchestra, prizes, and a varied program with Ruth Miller, Ruth Jessup, Charles Coles, Frederick Irwin, Morris Eaton, Frank Motyle, and Marjorie Johnston performing. Proceeds support the new church, with a large advance ticket sale indicating high anticipated success.
Nettie Bentley 23 wife of Dr A Irving Bentley of Galveston Texas left husband after three years of marriage and admitted to police she sought romance. In Elmira she met Marel A Bullock 22 of Elmira and they traveled to Buffalo in a new roadster posing as Mr and Mrs A L Murphy. Both were later jailed with Mrs Bentley charged with forgery and Bullock with theft related counts for forging five checks totaling 350 dollars using Dr Bentley's name and defrauding a hotel.
Washington June 10 The first Cabinet wedding of the Harding administration will be held at Washington Cathedral at four this afternoon. Miss Catherine Hughes daughter of the Secretary of Staff will wed Chauncey Lockhart Waddell of New York. President and Mrs Harding and cabinet members will attend. A reception will follow the ceremony.
Data show a steady uptick in assistance requests with May reports noting employment bureau activity. Applicants seeking work rose modestly while placements remained limited, indicating growing demand despite available openings.
Donavan Mary widow of John Donovan died in June 1922. Funeral from her son John T Donovan’s home 47 Sherwood Avenue on Monday June 12 at 8 30 am then from St Augustines Church for solemn high mass with interment at St Francis Cemetery Naugatuck Conn. Attaway Pauline infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Malcolm K Attaway died June 9 1922 aged 19 days. Funeral from August G Baker Mortuary Chapel 1888 Stratford Avenue Saturday at 2 20 pm interment Lakeview Cemetery.
Notice: Bids will be received for body repairs and painting for one Packard Ambulance and one Studebaker Ambulance by Thursday June 15, 1922. Board of Contract and Supply, Rooms 23-24 City Hall. Also ad seeking government job notices and Franklin Institute address listed.
In Bridgeport two executions compel sale of vehicles to satisfy debts. A motor touring car and a yellow automobile truck, with sheriff notices dated June 1 and June 3, 102, are to be sold at public vendue at designated garages on June 6 and June 17 to the highest bidder.
A deputy sheriff of Fairfield County directs sale at the Street Garage 9 Middle Street Bridgeport to the highest bidder. The item is a Palxe Coupe with engine number TD-A22iss and chassis 6100. Dated the 6th day of June, James P. Kiernan Deputy Sheriff.
The announcement states that goods will be sold to the highest bidder at the passsing-post in the Town of Bridge, with payment at public vendue. The deadline is fourteen days after a specified gate in June, the location and details referencing Bridge and the city of Bi.
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