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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1925
Page
5
Stamford pastor Edward A. Lewis of the Universalist Church condemns linking weekday religious education to public schools. He urges caution and argues separation of church and state, advocating religious instruction at home and in private weekday schools while keeping secular public schooling separate.
A Huntington school banking day reports total savings of $3.20 from various rooms and students led by J oward Stevens in Paimer's room and Meg. Frawley's nom among others. Several students and teachers are noted in wireless fragments as attending events and visits around town, including trips and a fire company dance.
A wedding for Savurgh and Mutrie was held with family and close friends present. The couple planned their future at home after a brief celebration, while relatives prepared for a longer visit before travel to their destination.
The anniversary observance of the Women’s Foreign Mission Society at Ridgefield church marked 90 years since its founding. Details recall the founding in 187a by 13 women led by Mrs. Teller and Mrs. Nathan Smith, with current president Mrs. W. Reed presiding. The event featured reports, a history summary, and notes on mission giving to Japan and the Connecticut Zone Missionary Union.
The funeral of William Henry Whopinat, four months old, is announced for today. Mr and Mrs William Chapman are the parents. The service will occur at Putvoch, with relatives and friends urged to attend.
Leading contestants in Easton public school event were chosen to advance to the district contest in Newtown on May 15. Miss Marsh and Miss Kay will represent Easton and compete for state level in Hartford next June. Miss Marsh previously won the county speaking title in Newtown last year.
Redding April 16 Special. A special meeting of the Israel Putnam Camp Ground commission will be held to act on the disastrous fire that destroyed the large clubhouse on the park property Thursday. Members include Samuel C. Shaw H H McCollam and Freederick Judd of Redding Mrs Seth Low Pierre pon of Ridgefield and Arthur T. Dunham of Bethel. The piece also notes local activities including Redding boys organizing a baseball team and school schedules on standard time.
More than 200 women gathered for the regular annual meeting of the Women’s Club of Ansonia, Derby and Shelton at the Derby Methodist Episcopal auditorium. Voting proceeded. officers were nominated and elected, with Mrs Wat loge as president and Raymond Wootstingnei as first vice president.
Danbury architects Sunderland and Watson were chosen to design a proposed new high school auditorium and gymnasium in Danbury at an estimated cost of 495000. The plan includes a 1200 pupil capacity, a 1500 seat auditorium, and a gym adjoining the school on White street. Bids will follow plan finalization with excavation hoped to start by June 1 for a September 1926 opening.
Danbury Post American Legion plans a drive to raise up to 25000 to buy the Barnum homestead at West and William streets for a Legion home. The effort is aided by the Danbury War Memorial committee chaired by Jorge J Moss Ives with ex Mayor William C Gilbert as secretary. The building offers 14 rooms and a rear lot for a possible auditorium, and can be adapted for post use. The Legion aims to host veteran and patriotic groups and support junior welfare activities with local business backing.
Pekono Grange members attended Bridgewater Grange in Bridgewater on a Wednesday eve with Pokono Grange and Pootatuck Grange providing numbers. Recitations and songs featured Leigar TI Beerd, Miss Nellie Camn, Mrs. Josephine W. Pinckney, and remarks by Arthur KR Joyce.
National tennis champion William T. Tilden made a personal appearance at a Greenwich theatre showing in which he stars. He arrived last night for the event, adding star power to the evening.
The Westport Board of Finance weighs a plan to dredge the western Sau gatugk river channel at an estimated $3 500, debating whether the improvement would be permanent. Meanwhile library readings resume with Van Wyck Brooks. clergy and civic events fill the town calendar as local real estate changes hands.
The Jitney players set up their Trav elous theatre on Legion field in Fairfield for two performances Thursday July 2 under the American Legion George Alfredmith post No 74. The traveling troupe uses two trucks joining stage and scenery with lighting effects and no fixed program, performing from a repertoire of about a dozen plays.
In Ansonia April special, Judge Munger revived charges against Henry Banassi for passing a standing trolley, injuring Michael Warcholik who required hospital care. Banassi pleaded guilty to passing no standing trolley car, with a $25 fine and costs. Milford Rotary Boys Week highlights include duties for youths in town offices and a call for parental involvement as part of a character building program. Three liquor arrests followed, with Smith and Hevey bonded, and Sophie Smith arrested for interfering with officers during the raids.
Danbury public schools will have three teaching staff changes next year due to resignations. William D. Moyle will head the English department at the high school, replacing Harom T. Long, who resigns for Poughkeepsie high school. John J. Fitzgerald will become assistant lead of the English department, replacing Miss Anna Cooper who moves to Boston. One graded-school change occurs at South Street School with Miss Mary C. Hannan replacing Miss Bertha Diely who leaves for New York schools.
Stamford Kiwanis club plans a two week visit to Bridgeport Kiwanis, with the visiting club taking custody of the cup. Norwalk Kiwanis previously brought the cup to Stamford, and a majority of members attended the visit. The cup, presented by Arthur C Wheeler, will be awarded to the club with the highest membership percentage at the end of the contest.
Greenwich April 26 Special International Boys Week began with church programs. A varied week includes a father mother and son dinner at the State Armory on Thursday and a giant parade Saturday afternoon. The parade is expected to be Greenwich’s largest yet with 15 floats organized by the Rotary Club and others.
Business people on the Boston Post road between Darien center and Noroton River petition the state to divert traffic during summer road work on the Stamford Post road west of Noroton River. They warn of losses from last year and seek feasible detours to protect their leases and livelihoods.
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