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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1925
Page
16
The long discussed shore land between New Haven and Bridgeport has sold for home locations. The purchase involves a substantial plot with hopes of lake or river access and potential development. Local officials and buyers anticipate construction to begin after final title work and financing are arranged.
Ansonia along with Deby Shelton and Seymour posts united for the second annual military ball at the State Armory. 1760 invitations were sent with guests from Bridgeport New Haven and bury. Governor Trumbull and staff attended. dancing ran from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. with refreshments served at intermissions.
Fairfield April 29 Special Legion Post 74 ballots to turn Legion field on Reef road into a town playground. They will buy sandboxes swings and equipment with a committee to detail costs. A dance may raise funds. Social Service group Hi club and Roger Ludave School will supervise children's play. Commander Poole backs plan as a safe, constructive summer activity.
Westport hosts an exhibit at Bedford House next Saturday showcasing basketry hooked rug chair seating and dressmaking by Women’s Town Improvement Association class members. The show runs from 2 to 6 pm with refreshments from 4 to 6 pm and instructors will attend.
An advertisement extols Kellogg's ALL BRAN as the only effective treatment for constipation claiming it removes toxins from the system and improves numerous conditions. It promises permanent relief in chronic cases and offers a money back guarantee if not effective.
Brunswick school musical clubs in Greenwich will perform in Westport on Sunday May 15 at the Y.M.C.A. and forum. The combined Glee and Mandolin clubs tour towns yearly. Also noted are road repairs on Main Street Riverside Avenue and trolley rail work near Compo beach. Neighborhood Nature Club met Wilmest Friday at Mrs. Munson’s East Church home. W.T.I.A committee thanks donors for caterpillar nest elimination. Westport Home for the Aged plans May meeting at Library Bar 3:20 PM.
Easton April 29. The Epworth League of Lee Methodist church will present a one act comedy Two of 4 Kind in the church hall on Thursday evening May 7. The cast includes Mrs Rebecca Rhubarb Helen Groeschel Olia Dicker Miss Ketura Melon Miriam Hitchcock Harold Staith Jostva Buckley Robert Cochrane Cake and cream will be on sale after the play.
Huntington approves a road extension from Trembes place to Huntington and Ripton streets to connect through the state plan headed by State Midway Commissioner Joan A. MacDonald. In other items, Huntington School hosts White Hills in a baseball game at 8 pm Sunday at Clarenge M. Welch Farm, and local notices mention illness and club meetings.
New Canaan April 29. The Bird Protective Society executive committee plans a late June Saturday entertainment at the Bird Sanctuary in New Canaan. The program will include a one act play dances and singing to raise funds for Bird and Wildwood Preserves needs. Cooper Funeral services held for Harry A. Cooper Stamford Avenue resident after illness.
Plans for Fairfield National Music Week observances are nearly complete with Mrs. Leala Hulee as local chairman. Youth promotion through young singers and concerts highlights the week featuring Miss Helen Pilling, Miss Dorothy Stevenson, Mrs. George Farrell, and several other local artists across sessions at First Church, Greenfield Hill School, Sherman School, Roger Ludlowe High, Fairfield Luncheon Club, and Read's store in Bridgeport.
Ridgefield April 29 Special The Ridgefield Branch of the Girls Friendly Society hosted a neighborhood meeting at St Stephen's Parish house entertaining 40 Danbury visitors and three from Sandy Hook. State President Miss Lella Van Schaack spoke on the 20th anniversary of the Danbury Branch as local members honored its work.
About 300 Knights Templar from Connecticut commanderies gather for the Grand Commandery annual conclave in Danbury. Visiting Templars will dine Monday at Gorlock Masonic Temple, with a 3 o’clock parade and a 6 o’clock banquet at Hotel Green. The event continues next morning at the Masonic temple led by DeKlyn.
Miss Franca Ballard, daughter of Mrs. George B. Phelps of New York City, will wed John Vincent at Greenwich Friday afternoon. The ceremony will be at the bride’s uncle Summer Ballard's home on East 79th Street. Best man is Almer I. Jenks. ushers include Frederick Vaughan Burgess and Charles B. Dickey. the bride is a debutante and Junior League member in New York.
Brookfield, April 2. At a joint meeting of the selectmen and town treasurer at the town hall on Saturday, Wark Joyce tendered his resignation after about 15 years as treasurer. A Republican candidate, Joyce had been endorsed by Democrats for continuity. White of New Slaven spoke at the Congregational church on Sunday about the Antisaloon League and efforts for crippled children.
Monroe notes indicate a speaking and spelling contest on Friday afternoon at the Monroe Town hall to select district contestants for the May 15 district contest in Newtown. Dogs must be registered by May 1 to avoid a one dollar fee. Ebbe Damm family attended a birthday party in Lo. Willard Stenney family plans return to Monroe this week from Bridgeport. Arthur Barrowe and Milford guests are mentioned with Thendare Verdshy.
Plans by the Devon Improvement Association for a benefit concert at the club house on Friday evening May 4 at eight o clock. Performers include contralto Mrs Elorence Legere Hayes soprano Miss Wlerence Haskins bass The Lundberg tenor George Owen and soprano Mrs Hazel May Dalton. Dancing will follow the concert for the socials affairs of the winter season.
Fairfield April 29 Special plans are advancing for George Alfred Smith Post No 74 of the American Legion to raise funds for the National Endowment Fund. A charity sale is proposed, with a meeting in the next 15 days to appoint a drive captain and chairman. Proceeds will be directed to the endowment fund to support the organization’s goals.
Danbury April 20 six Danbury Grammar School basketball teams attended a banquet hosted by the Knights of Columbus council. Coaches and league officials joined St Peter’s parochial school in receiving cups for the league champions and runners up.
Charles W Turner returns from Pomona Florida where he spent the winter. Mrs Hadle Carlson and family of New Milford visited Mrs Vannah Rowley. Mr and Mrs Charles Swanson of New Fauven spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Ablatrom. Joseph Witzgipbons confined at home for a week due to a smoking incident involving a rusty mail toolbox.
In Westport on April 29 the newly formed Italian American Citizens club faces internal strife as Constable Joseph Melillo, secretary and treasurer, is accused of supplying information to the press. Sam Salerno, chair, says Melillo acted without authority and will be addressed at next Sunday's meeting. Several Republicans quit over a postmastership dispute tied to Frank Cribari, district leader, though Cribari remains unshaken while his brother in law Joseph Serena serves as acting postmaster successfully.
Newtown April 30 special Pohtatuck Grange held Neighbors Night with Pokono Grange of Brookfield as guests. Attendance reached 81 including 28 Pokono members with their orchestra five Harmony Grange members seven Viettors and 41 locals. The program featured Jed's Merrymakers Pokono orchestra vocal and instrumental selections readings on Agricultural Problems of Today, remarks by Robert Sinclair and Ralph Joyce, a vocal solo, and a short play April Coola with I Cavanaugh Philo Botsford and Willis F Arndt in the cast.
Lordship on the beach undergoes a thorough renovation with new management Luke Lamb and John J. McDonough. No public dances this summer, but private dances may be hosted by organizations with supervision. Two bandball courts with foldable wings, new diving platform, and restored bathing facilities planned for favorable weather. Lena C Knapp to speak at Lordship Sunday School on law questions with Andrea Sibley and a young men quartet to perform at services.
Ford Motor Company agents search Mexico City for a site to establish an assembly plant. The search mentions no confirmed size or capacity and continues in preliminary inquiries as officials assess suitable locations and facilities.
Stratford reports a rise of about 1000 students in six years from 2901 to 3880. A new high school opens soon, freeing grammar rooms, with over 30 rooms to be used full-time. The board seeks 1600000 total over three years for sites and enlargements and 50000 yearly for congestion relief. Memorial Day plans include a German mortar gun display and a permanent honor roll concept.
Seven sailors from the American schooner Irea were hauled to safety using breeches buoys after the vessel grounded near Bodie Island in a northeast gale of up to 60 miles per hour. Bodie Island lies about seven and a half miles south of Cape Henry.
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