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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-10
FURTHER AUDIT
 OF CONTRACTS FOR AIRCRAFT ORDERED

Washington, D. C., Feb. 1o-It was Bartlett, Chairman of the Civil Ser partment had authorized furthers audits of contracts for aircraft which were terminated by negotiated agree-l ments during the latter part of 19181 and early in 1919, with a view to thed recovery of overpayments estimated at $25,000,O00.OO.
 MT. Bartlett said that the Civil Ser-a vice Commission was interested in this matter in connection with the cleri-s cal work of the audits. He said that he had been informed by the War Department that three audits recently completed established cVerpaymentsl fQr aircraft totaling $7,871, ,0000O. He said that informal figures obtaineds from accounting firms indicate that it would cost the government a sum close to $1,000,000.0O to complete the additional audits which are contem- plated. that. by the use of accoun-; tants obtained through the Civil Ser. vice Commissions examinations, the three audits completed, tota1ing a. recovery of more than $7,000, ,000-00, had cost. the government only $59,- 000.00 for all expenses of the audits. and that the War Department further stated that the additional auditsi could be performed by civil service employees for less than $150, ,000.0O, as against the $1,000,000.00 asked by private auditing companies, to recov-i CT the estimated oVerpayments of $25, 900, ,000.00.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-10
President Veness
 Suggests Compromise

A lively hearing on the proposed ordinance for traffic regulation on Linwood avenue, taxed the diplomatic genius of the Council committee on Ordinances last night, and brought out a large attendance. A. E. Veness presided.
 MT. Veness is president of the council as well as chairman of the committee. Aldermen Price, also of the Fifth district and Alderman Beers ot the First district were present Aid dernaan Beers was regarded by his brother aldermen as most fortunate, in residing outside the Fifth. because aldermen being human, do not care much to adjudicate differences Of opinion among their constituents.
 The meeting was conducted strictly along parliam entary lines, and the witnesses on either side expressed a determination to continue friendships. The proponents of the ordinance had very much the best of it in respect to numbers, since the ordinance is favored Gby the Parent Teachers aSso- citation of the district, which is head ed by Mrs Clarence F. Bilton, who ably presented the views of her asso- citation. The association was also represented by w. Parker Seeley, formerly assistant city attorney. Former City Attorney Thomas M- Gull linan ably represented the property holders on Linwood avenue
 MT. Veness suggested a. comprom, ise He hoped that neighborS would continue neighGborly. The property owners said they were willing to have the children protected from automo- bile traffic, but wanted it done by agreement, rather than by ordinance because they feared that the ord1n- ance would operate as a restriction on tlhir property and reduce it's value in the market
 r,ro1,oise was trnm ediate1y available, and the ordinance committee Will doubtless recommen end traffic regula- tfons to be effective during eertaIh hours of the day when the children are in the street at recess, or gong to and from school
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-10
9 Concerns Report
 Tubercular Cases

Nine new gases of tuberculosis from the same number of concerns, Bryant Electric company, Electric Cable conl- pany, General Electric company. Man ming, Maxwell and Moore company, RaNbestos company, Singer ManCfac- turing company, Underwood Type writer company and the Warner Brothers company, were reported at the meeting of the Employees Tuber- cufosis association held Wednesday evening. Two of these patients have been placed in Shelton sanatorium, one in Norwich Sanator1um and five ap- plications have been filed with the State commission for admission to any other sanatorium. One patient will receive treatment at home from the Visiting Nurse association
 The Employees association is now caring for 4s persons who are taking treatment in the six different sana- toriumS-
 The treasurer's report for January shows receipts on hand to be S224-zo while SS49.52 has been expended for relief. The Sprague Meter employees have joined the association and four other concerns are now campaigning for membership.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-10
Motorists
 Arraigned Today

Seven automobilists who gave ex- hibitions of speedy and fancy driving both with and without lights last night, were arraigned in the City Court today on charges of violating the State automobile laws.
 The cases were disposed of as fol- lows: James Issogna, 33 Hi1ihouse St, John Ca1tabiano. 330 Pequonnock St., and George J. Latour, Long Hill, all speeding in Main street, nolled on the payment of s10; Ben Silverman, Fair field, no rear light, noIled on pay ment of S2; Philip Lockwood 476 William street. driver for the Karln Terminal Co.,, failure to obey traffic signals, noI1ed on payment of s2; Louis H. Ginsberg, 240 Adams St, operating on car and towing another without lights, nol1ed on the payment of s1o and Murray M. Unger, 161 Spring street. no rear light, nolled on payment of g.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-10
]. J. Beckwith Heads
 St. Paul Association

St PauPs Association of St. Pauls church, Kossuth street, held it's an- nual election and banquet recently, in the club rooms in the parish house. The following members were elected for the coming year: Joseph J. Beck with president; C1audius B. Herman son, vice president; George Harrison, secretary; Arthur Rund1e, treasurer, and Robert c. Weller, marshal.
 After the election the banquet was enjoyed by all. Following an address on City Government" by Charles A. Hopwood, Rev Benjamin F. Root en- tertained with several recitations. The history of the club since it's or ganizatton was reviewed by George Harrison. the secretary and the new president, Joseph J. Beckwith. told the members of a number of plans which the executive committee are now making for future work
 Those present were Rev. Benjamin F. Root, Charles A. Hopwood. Joseph J. Beckwith, Claudius B. Hermanson, George Harrison, Arthur Bundle, Robert c. Weller. George Watson, Willard Wedsner, Charles Munich. FL mer PheIan, Carl Dane, Carlton Bates, Brewster Coley, Harold Hartley. Wal ter C. Gregory. George Ingraharn,
 The association includes Bible class which meets eveery Sunday at -12:1H in the parish house and which an young men over sixteen years Of age are invited to attend
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-10

dition to that 431 new cases, we dealt actively with A old and reopened cases, and with 102 old cases carried over from the previous year, meaning active work for $50 families We have been ats,C to close during the year HIS cases, two family cases have become child welfare cases and 19 have been transferred to other agencies.
 Child, Welfare
 ae next division of our work is the child Welfare department. This incl Gdes: CD the supervision of chi1- dren placed in free homes and board ing homes in Fairfield county; e the finding of homes for children; (3) the placing Of children in carefully select ed homes; (4) the investigation of cases of dependent defective and de- inquent children; (5) cooperation with the Juvenile court. and (6) spe- children.
 "Our report includes a table show ing the status of children under su- pervision, of which the largest num- ents. 174- The majority of those children are children who at some time in the past have been committed to the county home, either because couldn't take care of them. or be- cause the father had died and the mother did not have the means to take care of them- Then. either marriage or lpIONSIAIG.iL III the financial status of the surviving PssT lent. a home has been provided and the children have been returned to the home. In these cases we have co-operated with the State Board of Charities. the official body supervising the care of the children"
 Community Welfare
 Miss Larmour pointed out that the activities of the third department community welfare. fell into two main divisions first, the Community House itself, and second. the catechism cen tres.
 The Committee on Community House Activities is headed by Mrs simon Crehan- Her assistants are: Bray. Daniel F. Brennan. William Buckley, John DalSkam. John B. De Nomme, Eward N. Delahunt, Thomas Downey. E. F.. Fitzgerald, M- J. Elan agan, James Green, Thomas Hearn. William Honan. Andrew Krause, Gro yer Lyon. John McEldoy, David Mon North. John Phelan, Henry Streck and E. L. Sullivan. and the Misses Elizabeth Crehan. Carrle Gerald, Eliz- abeth Kelly. Mary Lovely. Catherine NrcElroy, Bernadette Phelans Virginia Seery. Catherine Tuite and Charlotte White
 '.The purpose of the Community House" Miss Laranour said, 'is two fold. First it aims to provide clubs and classes under Catholic auspices for children and adults Our pro gram includes bRsketry. stsenography
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-10
By y. L. B. CHISHOLM.

The annual reports for 1920 and 1871 Of the Catholic Charitable Bu- reau Of Brid geport, which have just been mailed to the membership, have aroused widespread favorable com rnent in local Catholic circles. The local bureau is under the general su- perVision of the Diocesan Bureau of Social Agencies for the Catholic Dio- cese at Hartford, which is headed by Rev. Matthew J. Judge, former di- rector of the local bureau.
 Rev. John Landry, associate di- rector, Is the local head. Miss Vic toria Larmour, a graduate of Smith College, and long prominent in social work, is executive secretary. and Is assisted by a staff consisting of Misses Julia A. Moran. R. N, Kathryn M Hassett, Anna M Sullivan, Grace Troup and Della M. Moroney. R. N. The work of the staff is supplemented by a volunteer organization of seV- eral hundred. The executive com nittee of the institution is composed of pastors of the various Catholic par ishes.
 Finance Committee
 Peter Davey heads a finance com rnfttee,w which includes Thomas M. Gull Hnan, William P. Kirk, John Feeney, R. Emmett Donnelley, Dr. D. J. Nc Cathy, John A. Leverty, Thomas Walsh and Francis J. Brennan.
 Legal Aid Committee
 A committee on legal aid, headed by Thomas M. sCullinan. includes Dan ie1 E. Brennan, William E. Burton, John A. Cornell, Michael J. Flana- gan, John J. Cullinan, Alexander L.. Delaney, Hugh Lavery, Harry Lyons and William A. Redden.
 The bureau maintains an office in the Meigs building and a community center at 611 Barnum avenue.
 Miss LaranOur Comments
 Commenting on the work of the bureau, Miss Iarmour said today:
 ''rThe avaIanch of work last year. as the result of widespread unemplOy- ment, came at the end of December and early in January, which resulted in our being unable to give the neces- sary time to preparing our annual re- port for 1920, which coulG not be pre- pared before the end of the calendar
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-10

part of the time for clubs for school children. In the evening. when not used as a nursery, there had been classes for adults. mostly young girls.
 Community House
 Having become, in q sense, a com munity center, it was logical step. when the day nursery function was discontinued, for the building to be converted into a community house. The name was then changed to the Catholic Community House
 'sThe development of this Conlmun- ity House was made possible by an appropriation from the National Catholic War Council for the pur- pose. The War Council fund became exhausted last summer, and now the financial responsibility for the main tenance of the Community House rests with the local bureau"
 Building Fund
 It Is the ambition of the bureau to build g house of it's own to supplant the present rented quarters of the Community House. To further this project a committee on building fund was formed with Rev. John Landry as chairman and the following mem bers: Francis J. Brennan, Simon Crehan, James Hogan. William Ho- gan, Stephen Hcran, James L. McGov- ern William Mullins, Charles Key nnlda- James Stone Dennis F. Tobin.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-10
Dramatic Club To
 Meet Valentines Day

A meeting of the Bridgeport Ora matte club will be held Tuesday even ing, Feb. 14 in the '. M. c. A. Four plays were selected by the executive and play committee at 8 meeting on February End. and these will be read on Tuesday evening.
 The club was organized January 24. At the first meeting introduc- tory talks were given by William H. following officers were elected, Will liam H. Snidewind, president; Kurt W. Jacobs, vice-president; Miss A. M. Hull, secretary and treasurer, and AL win w. Bearse, director. The mem bers of the executive committee are Miss Helen Dewitt. Miss Almire Ruoss, and Ernest Wood, while the play committee includes Miss Jennie Casey, Joseph Mihaly and Claude Bowen. Tuesday, January 31. the. club mem bers were the guests of J. c. Wodet- MT. Snidewind, the new president, is wel1-known in dramatic circles in this city and elsewhere. He is a member of the Holmes and Edward s Dramatic club and has taken part in every play which it has produced. MT. Jacobs has been seen in over twelve productions in this city and has gain ed a great deal of popularity. MT. Bearse, the weIl-known director has played with the Lindsey Morrison Stock company in Lynn. The Persqe Isle Company in Maine and the Thompson Wood company in Brock ton and New Bedford. He was a teacher in the dramatic department of the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston and has directed nearly three hundred amateur plays.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-10
New York Health Commissioner Makes
 Drastic Move

New York, Feb. 10-Com- nunity powder puffs, neck dust CTS, shaving brushes and similar properties of New York beauty par1ors and barber shops were banned today by the Board of Health which announced that hereafter, such places, must hold Board of Health permits, revok- able for violation of the rules
 The new departure, taken as a, step to eliminate transmission of communicable diseases, was' de- scribed by Dr. Frank J. Monaghan, deputy health com missioner, as one of the most rad ical moves ever made by the New York board.
 Brushes. combs, razors, clip pers, scissors and all massage and scalp applicators must here after be sterilized after every cus- toner; individual shaving cups and manicure finger bowls must be provided, and even the use of a second hand piece of soap is prohibited.
 Sanitary inspectors are provid- ed for, with summary closing of shops found violating the regu- lations. The barbers and beauty specialists will be given a few days to clean up, however, before the new rules are put into effect.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-10
Cardinal RatH Chosen
 On Fourteenth Ballot
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Continued from Page One) covered with silver work, and the three superimposed crowns each con- sists of an extremely light gold band set with jewels and edged with two rows of pearls, of which there are ninety in each row, making a total of $40.
 The first crown, in addition to the pearls, is adorned with sixteen rubies, three emeralds, one hyacinth, one aquamarine, one sapphire and eight gold points each bearing five garnets and two Balas rubies.
 The second crown has ten emeralds, eight RaIas rubies, one chrysolite, two aquamarines, six small rubies and three sapphires-
 In the third crown are sixteen small BaIas rubies, four sapphires, three hyacinths, three aquamarines and one garnet; it's eight gold floral ornaments each bears two emeralds. one Balas ruby and one chrysolite. and it's eight gold points each is set with a garnet
 Pontiff's Coat of Arms.
 The tiara itself is covered with a layer of thin gold in which are set eight rubies and eight emeralds. This gold covering is surmounted by a golden globe enameled blue, on the top of which is a cross composed of eleven brilliants. The coat of arms of the new pontin on the tiara is adorned with topazes. emera1ds and other jewels.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-10

started in June, 1920. a drive which netted us over $12,000. It was op- ttonal for the donors to give a pledge for three successive years, or pay the entire amount. These pledges made previous to the Community Chest drive are still in force, do not in any way interfere with our participation in the Community Chest. During the past year the collection of pledges brought only g. small fraction of the money pledged, because of the wide spread unemployment which made it impossible for most people to keep their pledges. The pledges for this building fund are practically the only source which we have to draw money from for our building fund, inasmuch as the Community Chest does not all low any appropriation for building We hope, therefore, that all who pos sibly can will fulfill their pledges dur ing the coming year,
 Scope of Work
 In explaining the scope of the work of the bureau, Miss Larmour said:
 ''The Catholic Charitable Bureau now divides it's work into three main departments CD family welfare; CD child welfare, and (3) community welfare.
 Family Welfare
 'The family welfare department deals with families not able to hold their own in everyday conRetition, impeded by unemployment, fH health or domestic difficulties. Vast year we had great volume of work as the result of unemployment. In this de- partment 431 cases were handled last year. Of these, PAS involved unem- Because of that our work last year was more largely a. problem of relief than it has even been, or than it should be in normal times. In ad-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-10
Mabel Normand
 Denies Wrangle
 With Slain Man
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(Continued from Page One) Q director, also was closeted with the Tuesday. before MT. woolwine off cially took charge of the inquiry but there has been no confirmation of this.
 There has been no intimation as to who would be summoned before the district attorney today, but previous inquiries by the police indicate that anlong the witnesses to be summoned eventually before the district attor- ney will be Miss Minter, Mabel Nor mand, whole letters to the dead di- rector are now in the possession of the district attorney, Neva Gerber, Taylor at one time; Claire Windsor, who had recently dined and motoreo with him; Edna Purviancet, formerly leading woman for Charles Chaplin and 8 neYghbor of Tayor who was said to have telephoned the news of the directors murder to Miss Normand and a number of others more or less prominent in the motion picture col-
 Meantime the search for Edward E, Sands, formerly but1er-secretary for Taylor, continues while the sheriff s deputies maintain their position that Sands had nothing to do with the crime.
 Both joined in declaring their dis belief that Walter F. Underwood un- der arrest in Topeka, Kansas. for misrepresentation of funds of Los
 
 with the murder of Taylor.
 Miss .Norrnand remained in seclusion at her home yesterday, recovering from the collapse she suffered at the directors funeral TusdaY. - A denial was issued of reports that she had stated that she had an alter cation with Taylor on the night he was murdered.
 Her letters were the reported s1tb- ject of the alteration.
 Attorneys for Miss Minter declined to comment on the purported visit to the district attorney. One of them was quoted as having said:
 'I can only say that Mary Miles Minter is cooperating with the ofh- cials and is willing and ready to CO., operate fully with them.'
 The police are credited in a news paper story published today as stat ing they had learned the origin of the pistol with which Taylor was killed. No details were given.
 Topeka Kas., Feb. 10-The man held in Shawnee county jail here who was taken off a Santa Fe train We'd nesday night. answers the descrip- ton of Edward F. Sands. secretary- valet to William Desmond Taylor' murdered motion picture director. under Sheriff O. W. Carlson declar- ed today. Though the man gave the name of Walter $ Underwood. the name signed to @ hallway ticket in his possession was Walter s. Mad dOx.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-10
BIG PRE-LENTEN EVENT WILL BE
 K. OF C. BALL

Extensive plans are now being for mulated by the Knights Of Columbus ball committee for the 18th annual ball to be held at the Hotel Stratfield
 Monday evening, February 27th. This is the premier Catholic event of the year, and marks the closing of all K of c. activities until after the Lenten season.
 The big innovation this year. ar- ranged by the committee with the rnanagem ent of the Stratfield. is the dinner to be served in the main dining hall from Il p. m. to l a. m., while she dancing will be continued. Many are now making reservations for ta- bles with the nanagemento the ho- tel. Daniel C.. Guilty will supervise the grand march.
 The following distinguished guests
 have been invited to be present on Past Supreme Knight John J. Phelan, of Bridgeport; Supreme Knight James A. FlNaherty, of Philadelphia; Supreme Secretary w. J. McGinley, of New York, and State Deputy J. J. Callahan of Hartford.
 John J. So1an, secretary of the com nittee, reports that the sale of tickets are fast approaching the record of the past and from every indication, this will be the largest ball in attendance that the Knights have ever held.
 The committee have secured the services of the DeVito and Marimba and Melody Orchestra, whose entranc- ing music has etarned for them the reputation of being the premier or-
 The ball committee is composed of John J. Ryan, chairman; John J. So- Ian, secretary; James H. Frederick, treasurer; Wafer B. Halrigan, John Hawkins, James E. F'alvey, Lawrence liam H. Nolan. Jr., and James F. Som CTS, Jr.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-10

year. in time for our annual meeting We have attempted this year to make a report for both 1920 and 1921.
 The last two years have been crowded with developments in our work. In 1920 the Diocesan Bureau of Social Service was established. The Catholic Charitable Bureau at Bridge port was the first bureau organized in the Diocese of Hartford for the car rying on of scientific social service. Another bureau was later opened in New Haven. It was the success of these two bureaus, as seen by our Right Reverened Bishop, which led to the development of this work into a diocesan organization, which inci- denta1ly is a statewide organization, because our diocese is the state of Connecticut.
 Tt was also a compliment to us that Fr. Judge. our director, was chosen as the first director of the Diocesan Bureau, and Miss Boylan. our secretary as the sescretary of the Diocena Bureau.
 Day Nursery First Venture
 "Our first venture was opened in 1918, a day nursery conducted by the Sisters of Charity. primarily as a war care for children of mothers employ ed during the day in East Side fac tories. The close of the war and the passage of the Widows Pension act, did much to decrease the need for day nurseries. The Sisters of Charity con cluded that the sisters giving their time to the day nursery were more urgently needed elsewhere. We came to the conclusion at that time that the need for the nursery was not as imperative as :t had been, and it was decided best to release the sisters from their work in the day nursery, in order that they might devote their efforts to other established institu- tionS
 ''F'or about a year before the nur- sery was closed the building in which it had been housed had been used