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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1916
Page
9
The Bridgeport and Stratford pastors announce tonight’s neighborhood meetings at 7:45 p.m. in East Side West End Central Stratford and other districts. Meetings emphasize devotion and self denial with suggested topics from John 13 and Peter.
Sidney Marquette of 196 Bank Street, a chauffeur, faced non-support charges after a previous appearance. Ordered to pay $4 weekly on Sept 4, he fell behind. Judge Wilder raised it to $5, and after an immediate appeal, bonds were set at $300. He later sought to appeal the appeal, but changed course and accepted the $5 weekly payment. He was paroled to the probation officer.
Redding appoints Chance from Watertown N Y as the new public school supervisor replacing O H B Lowell who is transferred to Norwich. The district includes Brookfield New Fairfield and Redding with Ridgefield now independent.
The article notes an estimated total of about 1600 with a local capital proposal of 36000. Subscriptions reached 3000 and further funding is doubtful until uncertainties clear. Rev. Cunningham met the company to discuss conditions, which remain unchanged. Also, a Ridge section book club expands with rotating exchanges, Henry Forman plans a Meeker's Hill residence, and Frank Sullivan joins Deoxidized Metal Co in Bridgeport after leaving Merchant Charles O Perry.
Two Fairfield women join a Connecticut delegation to the National Convention of the Connecticut Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage in Washington. The group will meet at the national capi tol with headquarters at the capitol and at the New Theatre for sessions and a banquet. Mrs. Markham of Hartford presides state reports with delegates from Hartford New Haven Fairfield and other towns.
Stepney Edward Gray returns from a few days at Homer Roberts home. Gladys Mellen of Hartford visits her aunt Mrs. William Nichols. Willing Workers entertain at Baptist church parlors tonight. George Summers visited his parents. Alfred S Edwards expands barn on Purdy place. Mary Pedbereznak returns from Ansonia. Masons lay foundation for F. W. Behrens' punga-f law. Jesse Luckner converts barn to garage for a new car. Elmore J Hawley and Burr Hawley host guests in Bridgeport. Lydia Crandal plans winter stay in Danbury. Mrs E B M Peck Mrs Brown and son Elliott host Charles Curtiss home. William Nichols and family guests of Jerome Nichols. Daniel Edwards guests of How ard Edwards. Clarence Schager and Mrs Charles Schaffer guests of Danbury relatives. Teachers prep for December Christmas exercises. Florence Hayes of New Haven visits mother Edson Hayes. Wallace Hill and son hosted by Stephen Hall. Swarmer Want Ads. One Cent a Word.
Judge Alfred B. Beers of Bridgeport led the National Association of Surviving Union Volunteer Officers in pressing Connecticut lawmakers in Washington for a bill to place Civil War volunteer officers on the retired list. Backed by the G A R National Encampment and Loyal Legion, the measure has been favorably reported by military affairs committees. William H. Moyer of Atlanta named warden at Sing Sing.
An investigator for a leading shoe firm scolded questions on rising prices, noting soldiers in Europe wear shoes every two months and wooden shoes prewar. He argued shortages stem from supply and demand and urged producers to boost animal supply. A.B. Thing & Co. Inc. sells prewar stock at small profits from 1153 Main Street in a growing trade.
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