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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1913
Page
8
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Easton family members Joy Mesh and Dorethy returned to Sport Hill home after spending a few days as guests of Mr Marsh.
In Stepney Methodist Church basement a linen shower honored Mrs Buckner formerly Miss Ethel Fanton of Easton Center. A crowd of friends presented useful linen pieces. Elliott Neethrop now improves at home after eye trouble and hopes to resume school duties. Miss Garriett French is recovering at home.
Westport social items report a Children of Mary Sodality dance on February 4 in National Mall with Norwalk orchestra, local telephones updated, and Postmaster Charles Harris back from Washington. Mrs Oscar Smith hosts Saugatuck Wheat Club, Mrs Charles Mille surprise party. Virginia Park directs rehearsals for a Christian Endeavor program at Fairfield Congregational Church on February 6. Veranda and repairs underway at Julia Wakeman residence. Harringtons of Watertown visiting relatives.
Fairfield annual fire department dance at St Thomes Hall will draw large attendance. Organizers include Joe Carroll Edward Phelan Herbert Smith and George Anderson. Firemen credit years of service protecting Fairfield and funding new apparatus through events. Coast Artillery orchestra from Bridgeport to provide music. Nearby pigeon shoot at Greenfield Country Club raised funds. officers Eddie Jennings treasurer and Mrs Elwood secretary. Members donate 2 each to buy automatic traps for the club and convert a fair building into a clubhouse for storage of traps shells and pigeons. Next meeting set for Friday afternoon.
New York reports William E. Corey former president of United States Steel Corp to be again named in the government's suit seeking dissolution. In prior testimony Corey revealed surprising facts about the corporation. The piece notes a roller skating party at the club house with rented skates and a merry time. It also mentions social events and health updates in Bridgeport and nearby areas.
Mrs. M J Nolan receives news from Rev John F Nolan of Dubois Pa. Photographs show St Catherine s Catholic church convent school and rec tory where Nolan has been curate. He has been transferred to Oil City Pa. Pathos Fry nch spends mid year vacation with parents in Gee street. Gandy Bradley now assists at Keating Cafe for his sister Mrs John F Keating. In General Assembly draws, Hook took seat 72 and Conger 172. A sociable at Rep E T Hook s home drew many friends. Valley Farm staged by Newtown Dramatic Club at Town Hall Friday evening Jan List tickets on sale at RM Beers & Co. Jan 30 sermon by Attorney Ch King on the Panama Canal. Holy Name Society meeting featured Hon J P Dolan s lecture on Irish deeds. Society votes to buy two pianos and hold frequent socials. Junior Holy Name to entertain elders at next meeting.
Jan 20 Redding faces delays as Highway Commissioner Mack donald plans a Georgetown Center highway costing 29 000 to 30 000. Two earlier projects get shelved for years, including a mile long Lonetown road completion to Bethel and rebuilding Putnam Park road, long urged by local selectmen after years of near impassable conditions.
Long town-wide road survey plans face opposition as McElroy pushes Putnam Park travel upgrades ahead of other routes. Debates pit East and West sides while selectmen eye a twelve mill rate to cover rising year expenditures. First Farmers Institute to feature Charles Gardner and Leonard Healey with talks on Rural Progress and Corn Growing.
Mrs Myra Holmes and her daughter Florence faced a narrow death in their home at 105 Fairview avenue last night when an oil lamp toppled setting their dresses alight. Florence and another daughter Inez, aided by Mrs George H Platt, rushed to help as Mrs Holmes suffered burns to arms and body. Dr S M Garlick treated them and noted they would remain home for several days.
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