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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1927

Page

17

Milford American Legion annual dance May 6

The Milford American Legion Auxiliary and entertainment committee announce the annual dance to be held in the Town Hall on Friday evening May 6. Music will be provided by Grey Devoutd Bolton and Liprianos from New Haven. A large attendance is anticipated with refreshments served after the program. Proceeds fund local veterans and community activities.

Ckpemasie Entetainment Committee Suercan Legion Aue Hi Phin Deny P Wilts Ind Cahons Eosear Bolton Liprianos Wilde of Butnes George Vittt Wes Anme Nitek Sosma Tha Max Frank Some Helms Ais Hayward Ko Brothettin Mis Durvey Brown Jay Ronsvelt Wesley Gould Mos Auxilars Sehiash Lott Riverside Cemetcy Waterbury Joe Thrown, Jr James Doglin Spencer Place Martle Peach Doolin Juan Er Raymond Cole Enol Y Wis Latte Beblun Gallbranner Aly Frank Durand Rose Avenue James Kewe New Haven Detverchio Fryers Mee Mareco Lie Giordane Fort Trumbull Beach Memorial American Legion Auxiliary Wiliam Shulkop Carina Plica New York City Hazel Shatkap Cochrae Herbert Baldwin Hartford Town Hall Mery, Bolton and Cipilano New Flaven Milford Garden Club Milford Hospital Alethesa Circle Church Churchurthose Congregational Liewelvi M Reed Worcester Thom Doyle Connecticut Light and Power Point Devon BOC Thayer Henry Webh Wa Hall Florence Street Christ Church Anne W. Johnson Fairfield Saugatuck Haggeman Worcester Massachusetts Ladies Society of St Paul's Lutheran Church Westport

Stratford Club Works On Clean Up Week Observance

Stratford Garden club leads residents in yard and garden cleanups for National Garden Week. They host multiple events including films at Sterling Memorial hall and an open public program with flower displays and a dance. Community turnout expected.

Stratford Stratford Garden Club Sterling Memorial Hall A. H Trumbull Harry Brown

Stratford Avenue Hearing Friday on Widening Plan

A Common Council hearing is set Friday to discuss widening Stratford Avenue from East Main Street to Waterview Avenue. The plan, tied to the Velton Mil bridge project, would reduce the avenue from 61 feet to 40 feet, taking 19 feet from the north side. Officials aim to proceed with contracts for the bridge next month.

Pttyi Itrasal Council Statford Avenue East Main Gtast Waterview Avenue Yelton Mil Stratford Avenue East Main Stete

Westport Fines for Traffic Violations and Fire Call

In Westport Judge Joseph Adams fined Karl Girard ten dollars and costs for driving without an operator's license after he drove on a sidewalk on the Wilton road amid contractor activity. John A Nelson of Groton pleaded guilty to reckless driving and was fined 26 dollars plus costs. A fire at David Meyer’s Riverside avenue home required two fire companies to extinguish it, causing substantial damage. Local civic notes include talks on riverfront park plans, zoning, and a call for better billboard design along highways.

Westport Joseph Adams Karl Girard River View Inn Ruscoe New York Costa Charles Quigley New Wilton Groton John A Nelson Connecticut Thomas Rose Fred Sonstrom Bridgeport Sonstrom Pont Road Nelson Ploneser Hook and Ladders Company Sangatuck Hose Company Ddawaid Meyer Riverside Avenue Kemper's Tannery Walter Meyer Walla Kcitchen Garrett Amoke Hitchcock Bedford House Edgar Payne Heywood Post Association Hat Steeves Federation of Women's Alice Rauber Henry Brown Alter R Putes Eloise Thomas Walter . Peck Channing P Harris Apparatua Ledford Juror High School Cameron Walton John Walton Main Street Greens Farma Westiport Methodist Telecanal Church Brooklyn Dantel Bradley Wright Street Memorial Church of the Holy Trinity

Two fires erupt in Nichols despite rescinded permits

April 19 report notes two blazes in Nichols despite permits being rescinded by Constable Channing Miller. Causes unknown, linked to properties of A. H. Fraders and Warren Plumb. Seven alarms in recent days may push officials to install watch methods until the dangerous season ends.

Methodist Episcopale Church Bhiey Shelton Sally Curtis Lillian Davin Mary Curtis Frances Langsten Vara Johnson Javis Xingatta Lester Shelton Willard Wellington Endeavor Circle Methodist Episcopal Church William M Muirhead Stamford Judd Bridgeport Henry Judd Brewert Rowe Brooklyn Rowe Louis Christie Beatrice Plumb Oscar Plumb Mr Eaton George Nichols Evelyn Eames Trinity Church Hames Sydney Stapley Mias Eames Walter W. Eames Hekrdey Park Albert H. Watson Albert R Watson Eugene Fitzpatrick Prairie Cottage Shelton Howard Nelaor James New York City

Damages Awarded in Somers Auto Collision Cases

In Rockville on April 19, two Superior Court verdicts awarded damages for injuries from a November auto collision in Somers. Charles L Conway of Springfield won $500 in a $1,000 suit against Henry Wagner and his wife of Ellington, while Willem H Noonan won $700 in a $2,000 suit against the Wagners. Noonan drove a truck colliding with a Wagner truck. Conway was injured.

Rockville Somers Charles L F‘onway Springfield Henry Wagner Euington Conway Willem H Noonan Noonan Colligion Wagner

Boy 7 Drowns Flaking Near Maple Avenue

A seven year old boy, Furore Wingers of Maple Avenue Rockfall, drowned in a pond near his home after slipping on a rock while flaking. Four schoolmates summoned help at Otis A Smith plant. body recovered. Verdict of accidental drowning by Middletown medicolegal examiner J C Loveland.

Middletown Furore Maple Avenue Otis A. Smith Company J. CE Loveland

Fairfield Grants Temporary Use of Barn as Garage

Fairfield grants a ten year permit to R M Punzell to convert a standing barn into a garage after zoning appeals review. Also notes permits for Charles Collins remodeling, Walter Nones garage conversion, and various town court actions including liquor and accident cases. Mrs Lashar and Mrs Burr attend DAR convention in Washington representing Bunica Dennie Burt Chapter. Roger Ludlowe and Derby high schools schedule opening games. World Poultry Congress plans in Ottawa with regional exhibitors and breed show entries.

Pairfield R. M Punzell Mill HI Zoning Board of Appeals Nelson R. Pearson Punzal Appeals Board Hhis Charles J. Collins Fairflota Beach Walter M. Nones Mill Plain Road Thomas Lashar F A. Burr Washington, DC the Daughters of the American Revolution Bunica, Dennie Burt Peter Dudo Bronson Avenue Gaga Fairfield Town Court George Keating Stratfield Road Post Road Andrew Zakormaky Pembroke Street Bridgeport William Unruh Hancock Avenue Unruh M High Roger’ Ludlowe Darien Derby High School Fairfield American Poultry Association

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