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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1925

Page

6

Borough Caucus in New Canaan Marks Apathy

Borough officers nominated in thirteen minutes at caucus in New Canaan. Voters showed little interest as the session established a record for low attendance. the entire ticket was nominated and will stay the same, with an added extension for assessor. Officials included Warden Dr. BotL Geele as chair and 7 OE Merwain as clerk, with a vote tally of 3 to Varane as well as Mead for town offices and plans for consolidation form of government discussed for July ballot.

Canaan Botl Geele Merwain Perse Tiel Gerard Behra Weseme Mead Varanes I Frothingham MacWillats Hall Wiser Daann Josephs Silliman Sketth Fae Beara Hersam Ab Redimer Registrar of Veters Lares SS & Mackerhott Planie Op Tow Elec- Lowsheit

Lordship Shore Cottage Building Sparks Early Spring Start

Early spring renovation in Lordship Colony gains momentum with foundations laid for several new cottages and bungalows as recent road work unlocks home-building plans. Easter performances by Lordship Sunday School unfold with music from local groups and a lantern show funds boost for school programs.

Lordsiip Lordship Country Club Chile Leon Forsford Pryce Bowen Mo Ottanar Von Mison Anderson Mapie Street Chiago Detroit Boston Hartford Tolmer New Haven Danoury Brookl Walden Mosethel Asmistan Dean Providence Dewn Toeid Edward Berg Ang Winifred Willeave Mrc Berg Lewis Calnhoun Foston Wallingville Mass Miles Futu Calhoun Worcester Senio L.e Catherine Casydus Ge'ge Winsted Sblicel Leslie Moore

Smoking in Bed Triggers Stamford House Fire

A roomer at 34 Woodland Avenue in Stamford started a blaze by dropping a lit cigarette among red clothing. He woke to a fire in progress, threw the flaming material from the window, and South End firefighters doused the flames. Loss was small, with ash and damage minor.

Stamford Charley Knopps Nouwe Woodland Avenue

Stratford Folk Attend Good Friday Services Across Town

Stratford observers attend Good Friday church services with large crowds at Christ Episcopal on St James' R. and noon to 3 pm prayer services. Holiday schedules marked Post Office, town offices, banks, and some businesses. Easter vacation begins as gas stations along the Boston Post Road draw attention amid safety debates due to sightline changes at Haris corner. anticipated drop in accidents after station openings. Easter music programs expected to boost Sunday congregations across Stratford churches.

Suiraltford Stratford Christ Episcopal Church St James’ R Boston Post Road Haris Corner Stratford Avenue Mainsie O'D Gorham

Monroe MUNHOL Updates and Local Events in Monroe

Town closes for spring break and plans to reopen April 20. Edith Wales hag returns from Hartfort. Adela Tartridge travels to Noawalh ran to visit her son John. Judson of Waterbury celebrates Good Friday and Easter with Edward Curtis's family. Harton Grange hosts brothers night with readings and prizes awarded for apple pie and lemon dessert. Prizes include pyrex plates. A fashion show features a winning hat. A minor accident near Monroe Center involves a crash at Marshal Beach path moonlight.

Munhol Edith Wales Hag Hartfort Adela Tartridge John Noawalh Judson Waterbury Edward Curtis Harton Grange Marione Banks Greenfield Hall Charles Wheeler Stora Europe Eloms Curtiss Minnie Lacy Fred Dunham Greenfield Hill Mies Claw Lewis Monroe Alec Sufelatt Wheeler Dunhans al Cliftor Momoe Center Ay Merwla Iiur Shelton

Stamford Pet Show to Highlight Be Wind Week at Rice School

Stamford pet show events run by the Boy Scouts and Girl Scout groups at Rice School Playground celebrate Be Wind Week. Stamford Greenwich Humane Society awards ribbons for popular pets. special pricing offered for top exhibitor.

Tamford Rice School Stamford- Greenwich The Humane Society

Bridgeport Hotel Proprietor Hosts Milford Club

Clinton Carpenter, Bridgeport hotel man and owner of the Morehouse, Colonial Inn Prospect Beach, Fort Trumbull Beach Willard, entertained Milford Rotary members at a dinner in Bridgeport. Rev P H McClean and George J Smith among guests. program included short addresses and entertainment. Planned events include Lenten socials, charity dances, and a Milford hospital auxiliary benefit. Mrs W Calvertey named Willard manager for May opening. Spanish War Veterans charter application forwarded. Kayopha Girls plan dance for May 2.

Milford Clinton MR. Carpenter Morehouse Bridgeport Prospect Beach West Haven Willard Fort Trumbull Milford Rotary Club Carpenter Milford Club P. H. McClean St. Augustine's Church St. Mary‘s George J. Smith W $8 Putney William G. Bigsell Lucia B.S Masonite Bridge Club Milford Charities Milford Hospital Delphian Scholarship Fund National Letter Carmiera Association Pram Indiani River Grange Red Men's Hall Martha Katherine Barrien New York Clara Howard Arthur Battersby Wenn Plang Russell Mallett Athet Milford Court Order of Amaranth Masoni Temple Town Hall L. H. Rogers Devon and Walnut Beach Wilwee O'd Field Lane Rogers Mary’ Taylor Calvertey Florida Calverley Willad Milford Post Theodory Judson W. W. Bullen New Britain American Legion Margaretha Sattig Kayopha Girls Club

Conductor Receives $10000 Bequest From Cousin

Slami Ord April 19 special V M Moppe ticket collector for L and H railroad learned in Philadelphia his cousin Mrs Peyton of Elking Park Philadelphia left her estate to her Stamford cousin Francis Hopper Jr. The $10000 bequest was found after Mrs Peyton's death. Mr Hopper and wife have a 10 month old son Francis Jr.

Slami Ord V. M. Moppe New York New Haven Hartford Elm Street Pel Phiadelphia Tte L. Peyton Elking Park Philadelphia Eliane Stamford Hopper Francis, Jr

Stratford High Girls In Commercial Contest

Stratford High School girls prepare for the Housatonic Valley Commercial Association typewriting and shorthand contests after Easter recess. Participants include Nathalie Moffet Emma Lawrence Bernice Baldwin Ruth Jereey Alberta Moore Morothy Bond for typewriting and Clare Sexton Jean Alexander Dorothy Jueschon Alma Johnson Nathalie Moffet Dorothy Bond for shorthand.

Stratford Stratford Eigh School Housatonic Valley Commercial Association Milford Denby Shelton Achoo Nathalie Moffet Emma Lawrence Bernice Baldwin Ruth Jereey Alberta Moore Morothy Bond Clare Sexton Jean Alexander Dorothy Jueschon Alma Johnson Dorothy Bond Ruth Jersey Dorothy Leschon

Ocean Beach Post Offers Ansonia Lifesaver Jarvis

John Jarvis, a recent postgraduate at New Haven Normal Gymnastics, is offered a lifeguard post at Ocean Beach New London after a season saving over 40 lives in Ansonia. He saved every victim he reached last summer including women and children. Plans note for Good Friday observances with citywide events and church services.

Ansondis J John Jarvis New Haven Ocean Beach New London Jarvis Caldren Oncewich Atta G Wok Dan Peloski Stephen Ignace Catholic University Ignace Yaralty Peloski Catholic Uval United Services Derby

Brookfield Resident Moves Into New Home

Brookfield April 10 Oscar Johnson of Muckleberry Hill who purchased the Cox place at the Iron Works has moved his family there. Arthur Drapeau of Tong Meadow Hill who bought Johnsons farm has taken possession with his three children. The Easter vacation of the public schools commenced Good Friday and lasts through the following week. Sundry items note church services and local moves including Mrs Louis Van Hoesen traveling to Hartford and Edward Tatts family relocating to Gaylordsville.

Brokefield Sye Oscar Johnson Muckleberry Hill Cox Place Iron Works Arthur Drapeau Tong Meadow Hill Mr. Johnson W. Stalnaker Gust Gust Maven Sundry, the Pulpit In the Brukfield Frank K. Ilichey Mra Louis van Hoesen Hartford Edward Tatts William Canap Place Gaylordsville

Westport Plans New Junior High School Project

Work expected to start June 1 on the erection of a new Junior High school in Westport. Architect William Tubby of New York drew plans being revised for approval by the school committee and Edward T. Bedford at the next meeting. Cost set at $300,000 with half funded by bonds and half donated by Mr. Bedford to the town.

Westport Willian Tubby New York City Edward T. Bedford Iis Town Bedford

New Fairfield Chooses Two Contestants for District Tourney

The New Fairfield annual speaking and spelling contest named Miss Ifilda Valine of Center school as best speaker and Mildred Johnson of enterprise school as top speller. Both winners advance to the district contest in Washington in May with potential to reach the state contests. Sunday services at Congregational Church include Sunday School at 10 and worship at 11 with a Salvation Army sermon by Insign Wilbur. A collection will aid the Salvation Army fort.

NW Airfield Aprid New Fairfield Hast Center H D Sylvester Ifilda Valine F Center School Misa Mudred Johnson Enterpise School Washington Insign Wilbur Salvation Army Danbury Salvation Army

Rodney Shepard Elected Head of Newtown Chapter

Rodney FP Shepherd elected High Priest and Rodney P Shepard named Treasurer as Illam Chapter No 1 held its convocation at the Masonic hall in Sandy Hook. Other officers include Raymond Y Hall as King and Al ligon BP as Scribe. social events follow at the Newtown Country Club with a supper planned.

Newtown Illam Masonic Hall Sandy Hook Rodney FP. Shepherd King Raymond Y. Hall Alligon BP Smith Leo C. Morris Rodney P. Shepard Frederick H. Duncombe Charles G. Meeker Royal Arch G. Herbert Leers Sarah Moers Mitchell Frank Johnston Charles A. Veale Tieny Dennis Cavanaugh Hanover Danbury Hospital Newtown Savings Bank Lisbeth Macdonald Extension Service Connecticut Farm Bureau Jolly Sewers Club Angus

Stratford Council Meeting Sets Short Beach Beachhead and Streets Plan

Stratford April 10 special town reports on road and sidewalk work and on petitions to accept streets at Lordship. Council to consider deed for 400 foot Short Beach access and review town manager actions. Residents and property owners expected at Monday night session. Also upcoming local events include Azala Chapter supper, Cupheag Club dance, Legion rummage sale, and Ladies Aid electing new officers with a May party planned.

Stratford Lordship Bridgeport Short Beach R. H. Hunter Lovell H. C Lovell Vernon Morehouse Walter H. Goddard R. E. Buss W. H. Hubvel W. F. Atherton B. B Crocker A. H. Ball Wayne Austin Legion Stratford American Legion Aux Eva Jewell Harry L. Fairchild Mary C. Fairchild James Reid J. Tottle J. Bartlow

Shelton Derby Board of Trade Promotes Lectures

Under the Shelton Derby Board of Trade three lectures by Frank Jewel Rainmond are set for April 27 29 and May 1. Tickets cost little and cover only lecturer pay with no profit. Kiwanis club and Board of Trade sponsor. limited seating. Committee: Healey French Wetherby Raccliffe Sinanbaugh Anger Warner Finley Hull. The Derby Gas and Electric Co proposes electric lines to White Hills with work starting May first and completion in about three months. Lower White Hills and Upper White Hills would guarantee $1005 for five years, rates matching city with a $2 minimum per meter. White Hills residents optimistic the guarantee will rise quickly, predicting higher property values and more construction.

William S. Healey Philip French B. H Wetherby Shelton Lower White Hills Upper White Fillls

State Warden Cancels Issued Fire Permits

Stampford April 10 Special a result of the lack of rainfall since January 1 an order has been issued by the state forest warden directing local deputy Conrad Lund to cancel all permits to kindle brush in the open issued heretofore and that no permits be issued pending further orders Local records show 9.30 inches of rain fell between January 1 and April 1, 2.81 inches below normal for the period.

Stampford Staiv Forest Conrad Lund

Pussyfoot Johnson to Lecture on The Balkans and The Orient

William Pussyfoot E Johnson, noted law enforcer of Volstead Act focus, will speak at Saugatuck Congregational church on State Street next Friday night about The Balkans and The Orient. He will describe conditions from his Europe trip, followed by an open discussion. Aimed at illustrating issues in Prohibition enforcement and public education.

Westport William Pussyfoot) E. Johnson Saugatuck Congregational Church State Street Johnson Europe Women's Town Improvement Association W. C. Hollister Parent-Teachers’ Association Garden Club Neighborhood Nature Club Boy and Girl Scouts P.T Staples High School Adoc Roy EB. Clark Bridgeport Clark Lfe

Ridgefield Keeps Easter Sunrise Service Plan

Ridgefield will continue its six year Easter Sunrise Service at East Ridge on Easter morning led by County Secretary E. L. Saxton and Group Leader Francia D. Martin, gathering at 6 a.m. at the Methodist church with the sun rising at 6:22 a.m. A local party also notes social visits and staffing changes at Hamilton High, while various Ridgefield residents and families are listed among attendees and visitors.

Ridgefield East Ridge E. L. Saxton Saxton Francia D. Martin Helen E. Keeler Florence M. Hopper Marion E. Hopper Mary M. Venus Pauline A. Reynolds Irene N. Reynolds Faustine Scott Alice M. Rogera Frances F Knapp Ruth A. Johnson Philip American Legion Mr. Martin

Colonel Wildman Delivers Appomattox Day Address on Radio

Stamford residents heard an Appomattox Day program broadcast from Station WJZ New York from 8:25 to 9 pm. Ira R. Wildman of Danbury commanded the Connecticut department of the G A R and gave the address. The Lincoln Camp and Stamford women’s auxiliaries organized the event at Memorial Hall with music by Buchanan’s Orchestra and soloists James Mix Maud Palmer May Hibbard Jessica McMahon Coxen. A Stamford supper for about 75 veterans followed at Lincoln Camp with John Ambrose as supper committee chair.

Stamford Spec.al Appomattox WJZ New York Memorial Hall Lincoln Camp Bis City Ira Or. Wildman Danhbur Connecticut G. A R Buchanan James Mix Maud Palmer May Hibbard Jesmie McMahon Coxen Mary Duffy Wildman John Ambrose

Weston Town Board to Meet at Town House Monday

Dennig Chase of Cannondaly, a Weston fore Ther Weston resident, lies very ill at Norwalk hospital. The town show board will meet at the Town House on Monday evening, April 13. Mrs James A Smith entertained the Ladies Auxiliary on Thursday afternoon.

Weston Dennig Chase Cannondaly Norwalk Hospital James A Smith

Noted historian Arthur Lord dies in Boston hotel

Arthur Lord of Plymouth, a renowned scholar of Pilgrim history and Harvard graduate of 1872, died early today in a Boston hotel at age 74. The longtime authority on colonial studies was born in Plymouth and gained national recognition for his research.

Boston Arthur Lord of Plymouth Harvard

Huntington finds no gypsy moths near town

April 10 report from Huntington notes inspectors found no gypsy moths closer than New Haven. caterpillars hatch around May 7. eggs are already hatching early. local farm visits, travel to Cedarcliff, and social news fill the community bulletin alongside school seed fundraisers and hospital donation efforts.

Huntington New Haven Egas Cedarcliff Farm Mra Norman Roth Mias Rosivi Roth Wiliam Roth Newark Cedarc@ Farm New York Lewia Davis Jerry Davis Etta M . Brockway J. Edwin Stevens Brockton Mass Mr. Stevens Welch

Stamford School Heads Discuss Salary Increase

Stamford April 19 Special The School committee held a special meeting to review the 1925-26 budget proposing a new salary schedule for teachers. Committeeman John J. Cloonan, M D, criticized costly purchases like automobiles or planes made without committee approval. The budget, over 950000 dollars, will be discussed with the Board of Estimates in executive session next Tuesday.

Stamford John J. Cloonan Pimiate

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