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Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1919

Page

5

Public Forum Sheds Light on Washington Bridge Walk Plan

May 18 Milford and Stratford officials and county commissioners met with State Highway Com missioner Bennett to discuss adding a new sidewalk on the Washington Bridge. Current plans suggest a single eight foot or two eight foot lanes to enhance pedestrian safety amid heavy traffic, with an estimated cost near 100000. A special town meeting may be called to gauge public sentiment on the plan.

Devon Spesial Board of Selectmen Manley J. Chengej Ri 'A.syrett Will Reneud Milford Stratford New Haven Fairfield County’ Commissioners Bennett Bridgeport Washington’ Bridge Commis- Bennett Ilford Epee

Devon Union Athletic Club revival discussed

May 18 in Devon an effort to reorganize the disbanded Athletic Club of the Devon Union church is planned. Robert Proctor a noted local athlete and member of the Devon Hose Company was offered to lead the effort and funds have been raised to purchase equipment including punching bags dumb bells Indian clubs and more.

Devon Devon Union ‘Church Robert’ Proctor Devon Hose Company I Arie

Oppose Luxury Tax Moves Seen In New Messages

New York May 13 Telegrams urging repeal of the luxury tax clause were sent to Senator Penrose and Fordney by the National Retail Dry Goods Association. The messages commend the two lawmakers for their stated intention to overthrow the luxury taxes, which were described as unwise and obnoxious to the public.

New York Sanator Penrosé and Fordney National Retail’ Dry. Goods Association Congress

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