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Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1913

Page

12

Fairfield Launch of The Whistler A New 46 Foot Cruiser

The flood boat The Whistler built for Charlies Fox of Fairfield was launched Monday at high tide in a large turnout. Flor ence Fox broke a wine bottle on the bow as the boat slid into the water, christening it The Whistler. The 46 by 12 foot cruiser with raised deck will be kept in Southport harbor after finishing touches, and a luncheon followed for guests.

Whistler Charlies Fox Fairfield Norwalk Florence W. Fox Southport Harbor Joseph Lipsitz Charles A. Wyrtzen Frederick A. Downs New Fairfield Park Pine Creek Road Alfred S. Perry George Jennings Beaumont Street Joseph I Flint J. Fred Downs John Taylor Mill Plain E. S. Banks Fairfield Avenue James l. Smith Greenfield Hill Southern New England Auto Supply Co Bridgeport Josiah Greenfield Grange Hall Patrick Duggan St. Thomas’ Church J. J. Nilan Hartford Father Duggan Nilan Conn St. Thomas

Hartford Clergy Letter Endorses Fairfield Parish Aid

A church leader from Hartford letters his continued interest in the welfare of St. Thomas Church in Fairfield Conn and expresses support for the parish. The message is signed by Bishop John J. Nilan and Reverend Patrick Duggan.

John J. Nilan Hartford Patrick Duggan St. Thomas’ Church Fairfield, Conn

Westport Exhibition Aims to Raise Funds for Schools

Westport hosts an “Art in Schools” show in the town building to raise funds for school pictures and to boost pupil work. The event runs through the week with exhibits including exams, penmanship, drawing, maps, and handicraft. A parents meeting tomorrow will discuss school plans as the board weighs a proposed new school and selects teachers for the coming year.

Westport Supt. Bowman Bowman Frank Bissell Mary O’brien Eugene L. Connelly Church of the Assumption J. J. Duggan D. B. Bradley S. Louise Tillion Frank, Nichols Charles Kaiser Harry Sutherland Edward Mills Easton Joseph Nolan Westport Drug Store Frederick Bradley EK. B. Bradley Harry R. Sherwood Bridgeport E. B. Mead Criminal Superior Court Men's Society of the Saugatuck M. B. Church Ladies’ Aid Society Congregational Church

Exciting Newtown baseball game at Glover lot

The Sanford School of Redding played the local high school in a closely contested game on the Glover lot, with Newtown taking a 8 to 7 victory. The report also notes local farm work, town affairs, band uniform plans, and community notices from Newtown and Sandy Hook.

Newtown Glover Sanford Redding D. H. E. Waite New York Howick Lodge Sandy Hook John H. Blackman Thomas F. Brew Botsford Coger Mill Fred Morgan Austin Conger A. B. Blakeman William A. Leonard Birdsey D. Beardsley Superior Court Fairfield County Burt Thrall Susie Minor Berkehine Bridgeport Margaret Blake New Haven Hospital M. Michael Blake Walnut Tree Hill Frederick Leiss Anna Lee Convent of Mercy John F. Madigan Washington vConn Henry Madigan John H. Summers Hattertown Emma Mellen Stepney Post Office Square

Trolleymen Vote For Strike By Large Margin In New Haven

New Haven May 14 Members of the Trolleymen's Union reported a large majority vote to strike if needed to press for a conference on the recent discharge of fourteen union men from the barn. Officials say the ballot showed willingness to suspend work to secure a meeting with railroad executives over the dispute.

New Haven Trolleymen's Union Railroed Eiowe Barna Fiolstine

Yale Students Parade Burlesque Provokes Knights of Columbus Protest

New Haven May 14 delegates of the Knights of Columbus discussed a protest over Yale students appearing in the Omega Lambda Chi parade in costume as nuns and smoking. Officers favored local council handling, with State Deputy William J Cronin planned to urge Yale authorities to address the matter locally. Gun rises tomorrow 4:24 mm. sheteratesr TI08 QB. TM

New Haven Yale Omega Lambda Chi Knights of Columbus Danbury William J. Cronin Rumeil Council Iocal

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