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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1925

Page

21

Former state's attorney to defend prominent fur manufacturer

Danbury cases involve seven arrested men linked to theft of fur valued in thousands from Delonery Flat company factory. Retained attorney Charles W. Cunnings, a noted eastern lawyer, faces conflicts as another local defense counsel, Attorney Chapuom, is tied to a related case.

Danbury Manbury Val Stone S. Cupamuing S Amifort Buirlletdesanry Ashertwovish Dimoury Tate Ugunim Robert S. Avenand Tren Wiater Carlo Vttes Dibabrich Diypish Dipish Atorney Varios Charles W Ataphy Gerald Channan Chapuom

Fairfield Court Sets Trial For Boy On Embezzling Count

Fairfield Court will arraign a boy named Couture on an embezzlement count after a Philadelphia search for missing papers. Deputy Sheriff Ho Guulk pursued leads to Mutdelpule and the case involves a state automobile incident and a questioned payment. Others including DeMattia and several residents face charges or court appearances on similar offenses as local meetings and club activities fill the town schedule.

Ett Benzlemen William Ho Guulk Philadelphia Jim Lack Sals Couture Mutdelpule Uy Am Triste Company Cil Anthony DeMattia Lulicemat Finnegan Watt Paavres Gung Ishind van Thes Legion DuPont Woo Fuirfield Legion Hall Leones Improvement Association Community Orient St Michael's Chures Tunxis Hill Road Pioneer Automobile Club Wah Bred Sehmidthenle Tunxis Hl

Greenwich police confiscate liquor in large quantity

Greenwich police seized extensive liquor including beer, six quarts of Scotch and a dozen pints of whiskey at a street location in Mianus. Officers noted previous similar arrests by Judge Mead. Suspects faced bail set around 2,500 and court appearances were scheduled for the following morning.

Greenwich Nwich St Toght Wartin Mianussaa A Fray Stree Stamford Sergean James Puhes Frank O'Connor Carl Johnayon Harry Jerome Morrell James R Mead Cantore Morcis Rasenlere Byron Newman Tomorreow

Stamford Men Buy Large Packer Estate Sale

Stamford residents purchase the Mary G Packer estate on Webb Hill near Stamford. Benjamin Harrist and Arthus G. Jessup acquire about 189 acres with road frontage overlooking Long Island Sound. The property previously served as a stock farm founded by W. S. Packer of Packers Institute in Brooklyn. Purchase price reported as a high six figure sum.

Stamford Mary G Packer Benjamin Harrist Arthus G. Jessup Webb W. S. Packer Packers Insitute Brooklyn

Weston Sees Early Spring Events and Residence Moves

Weston notes a Friday evening ceremony at Norfield Cranmkge with graduates and a brief program led by Lille Breltwieser Avr land and Eula Parcher. A Thursday gathering welcomed a gon at the Fancher home. W M Prince buys the farm, while Robert W Badger family plans relocation to Westport.

Westport Robert W. Badger

Miss Lockhart Dies After 39 Years as Greenwich Teacher

Miss Margaret Tackhart daughter of the late Andrew Lackwo and Anne Wallace died at her home in Greenwich. A public school teacher in Hartemeier for 29 years she held a long tenure in town. She is survived by three sisters Elizabeth Lockhart secretary of Greenwich High School Annie W. Rennie and Mrs Harry P. Ferrira. Funeral private with Rev. Oliver Hupfle, pastor of the Second Congregational Church officiating. Burial in Union Cemetery.

Greenwich Margaret Tackhart Andrew Lackwo Année Wallace East Eint Hartemeier Oliver Hupnle Second Congregational Church Vinelating Union Cemetery

Greenwich Fires Strain Local Fire Crews

Greenwich April 6. A garage on Benjamin Fairchild estate caught fire last night, destroying a Ford truck and damaging a Reo car. The volunteer fire company fought the blaze for about an hour. A second fire on Whitman S Mead estate, former county commissioner, destroyed two barns, outbuildings and hay. two companies saved the Mead homestead nearby despite it being two yards away.

Greenwtoch Spenal Benjamin Fairchild Fre Whitman S Mead Mei

Danbury Moves to Establish Farm Boys Christian School

Danbury launches plan to create a community Christian school for farm boys with support from local industry leaders. Key organizers include George J. Geen A Konwerdy James T Biggen and Thomas J Rowen members of Mr Cobien's church. A public meeting is scheduled for April 15 with speakers including PP Walden dean of a local college and Rev Beredenek S11.

Astfedal Ieke Mt Coburn Residenig of Mr. Cobien Ainner Ohe PP Walden Wrestman Otliss

Milford forms veterans branch of Spanish War

Plans are underway to organize a Milford post of the United Spanish War Veterans under Thomas Fagan, aided by Carl Heywood, inviting eligible men who served 1898 to 1902 to join. Easter Sunday music features a 28-voice choir at First Congregational Church with Stabat Mater to be performed, directed by W. Frank Cherton.

Aulpord Apell United Spanish War Veterans Thomas Forragan Rob Baran Reach Heidmarters Veterane Association Milfords Fagan Milford New Beitain Seaside Avenue Carl B. Heywood Numbeo Jon Nany Marine Corps First Congregational Church Aemier W. Frank Cherton Digster Chadderton Will Tresjne Prain Onle Estelle Cushman Budwin Florence Cate Athala Munson Lewis C. Fenton Charles Satie Alvert National Telter Carriers Association Freld Order of Des Molay Ansartawee Lodgen A. M Masonic Temple Milford Public Health Association Canton Goodwin Reading Circle Florence Barclay E. H W. Beach EL. Barth EB. X. Oviatt H. H. Beard Elton Francis E. 2. Brotherton George F. Weed IT. B. Mathawson Board of Governors Harry M. Merwin James Bray William Christian

Gypsies Ordered to Leave Stamford as 'Bad Bunch'

Stamford police and health officials ordered about 60 Nomads to quit the city after complaints of short changing and phrenology scams. Gypsy storefronts on Main Jefferson Pacific Atlantic Manhattan and Ludlow streets were closed after landlords received notices.

Stamford Sper Lound Health Commissioners Office Uis James Heffernan New York Main Street Jefferson Street Pacific Street Atlantica Street Manhattan Street Ludlow Street Westernis Lovacata Thomas Ft. Page Fear T Hey Monea Norgads Stamfa

Stratford Meadow Road Work Underway and Beach Front Question

Construction has begun on a new roadbed from Stratford Avenue to the shore at Stratford Meadow, linking with Hollister Avenue and expected to finish by May 30 at about 29000 dollars. Motorists are advised to use South Main Street during construction. The borough weighs selling beach frontage to the Y M C A in a long running Short Beach proposal amid council debate.

Stratford Lordship Meadow Lordship Stratford Avenue Hard's Main Street South Main Street Stratford League of Women Voters Town Hall Short Beach Pulte League Donald Sammis W. Howard Wilcoxson Jr. Wilcoxson Timothy Wilcoxson General Court Bridgeport WY Louis J. Herrman Old Town Howard Wilcoxson Mr. Burritt Wilcoxson Hell Wridgeport M.A

Local Socials and Visits Highlight Danbury Area News

Easton and Mrs. Cornelius Bush and Charles and Dorothy Bush gather at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Dickerson. Mrs. Frank G. Smith visits her mother in Bridge, Miss Winifred Platt and others spend weekends in Danbury and Bridgeport. Several residents attend dances and church rehearsals, with several families hosting dinners and Easter vacations notes.

Cornelius Bush Charles Dorothy Bush Bmontelsir Jyareng J. Dickerson Frank G. Smith Commerford Bridgeport Winifred Margaret Moran Christine McStay Stedding Amit Danbury Charles King Charlea Siliman Howard Trembly Sherwood Oawards Isle Dressler Danbury George Marsh Baston Aurti Grange The Regina Steucek Misa Winifrad Platt Misa Margaret Maran Christine WeStay Martin Wallace George Co Alephen Wilson Wison Helen Marsh Arthur Whee

Bridgeport Public Health Nurse Appointed

Agnes Fanning of Bridgeport has been appointed public health nurse by the Women's Town Improvement Association and will begin duties soon. The WTIA ordered supplies and prepared quarters in Hedford House. Local social rounds include the American Sexton and Woman's Auxiliary hosted by Leo Williams. prizes awarded to Mrs. Crawford, Mildred Mills, and Victor Sunderland. Funeral notices for Charles Kemper, Stella Chase, and Mrs. Maguire. ambulance fundraising reaches 1600 of 193000. numerous community notices and personal notes roundup local activity.

Wrhstport Imperial Agnes Fanning Tridgeport Women's Town Improvement Association Hedford Rouse Mess Fanning American Sexton Woman's Auxiliary Leo Williams Saugatuck Divion Mary Craford Mint Mildred Mills Victor Sunderland John Keene Neilson Willam Stuck William Matthias Lend Matthias Harry Keene Charles Nielson Isabelle Rippe George Rippe Mildred Mills Mary Crawford Donald Granford Grace Colter Lillian Pillow Florence Wilson William Huck Alberta Dennings

Westport Sermon Ends Vinton W Mitchell Cummins National Tradition

Rev Vinton W Mitchell preached his valedictory sermon at the Westport Methodist Church before leaving to head a boys school in Norwalk. He warned against pleasing God and man and urged a return to root truth, citing Van Wyck Brooks and historic radicals while envisioning a broader church and future reforms.

Westport Vinton W. Mitchell State Park Religious Federation Westport Methodist Church Mitchell Norwalk God van Wyck Brooks Criti America Atlantic Br. Fosdick Tike Tesue Paul Toma Calvin John Knox John Greenleaf Whittler Henry Ward Beecher Jesus

Liquor Bond Forfeited In Shelton Court Action

Robert Mirmie of 170 Porter Street New Haven forfeited his bond after failing to appear on charges of transporting 30 cases of illegal beer without permit. Edgar Amost Tripp of 88 Courtland Street Bridgeport was fined $100 and costs on a similar charge. A Shelton theatre program featured The Life of St Francis of Assisi. Palm Sunday services were held across local churches with special programs and Holy Communion observed at several churches.

Shotvon Robert Mirmie Porter Street Edgar Amost Tripp Courtland Street Bridgeport Shelton Theatre Ion St. Francis of Asisi McCarrieck Martin McCarrick

Woodmont Names Committee to Promote Community Group

Woodmont residents form a general citizens committee led by John Hall to promote a community association. Richard Tampere elected secretary and Hall treasurer, with subcommittees chosen under by laws. A mass meeting is planned in Hall's garage on May 1 to enlist Oyster River, Morningside, and other Woodmont areas. Fundraising includes a community house project and proceeds from dances and card parties.

Melborn Woodmont Ilea General Citizens’ Committee John Hall Ged Richard Tampere Moreir Aml TecOmAd Tea Rego Hall Oyster River Morningside Woodmont Community Association Halla Warage Bo Wennedy Woraduiout New Haven Alecrodte

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