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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1927

Page

5

Monroe Fire Department Auxiliary Holds Annual Outing

Twenty five members of the Monroe Fire Department Auxiliary and their friends enjoyed a trip to Bert Jefferson with a picnic dinner on Friday. A Congregational church supper fund held in Monroe raised about 890 in profits despite heat and showers, with a program of songs, solos, and speeches.

Monroe Womens Auxiliary Monroe Fire Department Bert Jefferson Arthur Wo Smith Alpheus Stannard Edwin C Shelton Alexander Sinclair Hans Dineson Ebbe Damm Mary Wheeler Edgar Northrop Edside Beardsley Carrie Wheeler Chiles Skillings Paul Blatz Hem Blatz Leonid Curtiss Ait Res Congregational Church Frederick P Sherma Andy Hans Mire Elsie Dalles May Black Solag Budde William Mix Cimup Elsie Stey Fey Fata Hone Abs Erne Proud Noto Barwon Samuel Serle Sint Wales Sim Rle Sheri Poerana Bose Thak Wale Pobert Suclair Mov Osoton John

Increase Your Weight Five Pounds in 30 Days

A garbled OCR item describes methods to gain weight quickly over a month. It mentions consuming sugar and various foods, with unclear steps and dubious tips. The passage lacks clear sources, dates, or credible guidance.

August Social Calendar of Local Groups

Mr and Mrs Solon B Walee host August busy social calendar with League of Women Voters meeting Mrs Wind Stanley address and church events at St Peters Miss Arthur Curtiss event Monroe Phe company gathering at the fire house Grange picnic day speaker Charles M Geaidne at Putnam Park Harmony Grange picnic at the Whitlam home Mix Smith Point IL ford Earle Wales from Cleveland visiting before South Bend trip Mrs Lawrence Bit and sons visiting Brookfield Mrs Hebert Joyce entertaining cousins Miss Clara Morehouse of Norwalk and Miss Ruth Rowell of Woodbury.

Solon B Walee League of Women Voters Wind Stanley St Peters Arthur Curtiss Monroe Phe Company The Grange Pomona Grange Putnam Park Charles M Geaidne

Stratford Boys Discover Stolen Bicycle Hidden in Brush

Stratford residents report a blue double bar bicycle hidden in bushes along Cannan road. Local youths found it and alerted police. ownership linked to Bridgeport, with juvenile court action anticipated for the suspect. Other brief items note a driving incident on East Broad Street and storm-related tree damage downtown.

Stratford Cannan Road Feida Noor John Gubochik Baum Terrace Bridgeport Tne Chisbos Vse Chiles Galumboso South Avenue David Dinan Poliur Chutre Issault Mora Stratford Police East Broads Edwardson Stratford Avenue Ube Foment Aid

Milford Board Walk Association to convene at old Fire House

Milford residents gather for the first Milford Board Walk Association meeting at 3:30 PM at the old Fire House on Maple Avenue. The session aims to advance the broad walk project with input from Milford, New Haven, Bridgeport, and others, including a survey of the front and a projection of costs. The executive committee includes James Gavarech, Harry Glasburg, James H Mosher, and Claes L Doherty among others.

Devon Fort Trumpull Beach Expincuis Milford Ney Baven Bridgeport Vic San Feesio James Gavarech Hairs Glasburg Treasuer James H Moshr

Fairfield Kelly to speak on airport plans at club meeting

Fairfield July 3 Special Correspondent Edward W Kelly Bridgeport chair Municipal Airport Committee and executive secretary to Governor Trumbull will address the Tanfield Luncheon Club at noon Thursday in Southport on municipal airport plans. The club formed an airport committee led by James L McIntyre and helped spur regional cooperation with Port Chester, Stratford, and Bridgeport. A separate update covers Strafaield highway plans and a new bridge. the town plans to replace Stratfield road with a 64 foot wide highway and a state bridge, while opposition from local property owners influenced width decisions.

Fairfield Edward W. Kelly Bridgeport John H Trumbull Southport Trumbull Hildgeport Municipal William Bebrens Robert A Crosby Bridgeport Chamber of Commence Kells Stratfield Town ‘Lin Commission Stratfield Road Town Plan Commission Ted Orsitle Tom Tral Kellas

Milford hosts wide circle of visitors and locals

Milford notes a busy social scene with guests from Waterbury Washington D C Portland and New York. Visits include Mrs Will Harper Mire Anna Tabt and families, Dr Dunning and Mrs Frank Baldwin from Nova Scotia, Frank H Woodruff’s family, Yale scholarship recipient Howard No Fenn, and many town residents entertaining friends and traveling for summer events at Beardsle Park Bridgeport Laurel Beach and Fort Trumbull.

Milford Will Harper Mire Anna Tabt Waterbury Ads Brenk P Fenton High Street Harold Smith St Jorosbur Florida Governors Avenue Milford Agile MacGruder Forester Washington BMI Mis Riverclif D Ming Browner Mis MacGrude Portland Oregon Mis MacGruder Can George Frost Wilew Street New York Dunning Frank Baldwin Orange Nova Scotia Frank Lindley Broadsleet South Bend Indiana Frank H Woodruff Asa Marjorie Frank Penling Huisitie Pail Moendiy Lian Fort Trmbull Beach Cinistian Union Beardsle Ron Laurel Beach Tursen Adopf Braum Genel Aualine and Dye Company MD Valnry Matheys Tita Eve Etue Fort Victor Mitsey

Milford Visit and Family Moves Highlight Local Notes

A family plans to move from High Street to New Haven Avenue led by Mr A Sprague with his wife and daughter. Mr and Miss Andrews and Miss Dorie Adams of New Haven visited Milford. Miss Anthews, a Mt Holby yoke College senior, was mentioned. Mr and Mrs George Evans returned to their Detac t home after an extended motor trip. Their daughter Miss Alice Evans joined relatives in Scranton for several weeks.

Fom South William Matone May Abbott Noth Bir Herbert Wheeler New London Have de Grace Baltimore Marland Washington DC Virginia Clary North Main Street George W. Wilson High Street New Haven Avenue A Sprague Andrews Dorie Adams New Haven Milford Filend Anthews Mt Holbyoke College George Evans Detac Alice Evans Scranton

Indians Give New Name to Lindbergh in St Louis

A Choctaw Indian from Oklahoma wrote Colonel Lindbergh at the Chamber of Commerce in St Louis, naming him Tobkblonssi Chitokaka meaning Greatest White Eagle and wishing him success in the transatlantic flight. The letter notes admiration and hopes for a strong journey with a symbolic eagle imagery guiding his path.

ST Louis iBy Associated Press Oklahoma Charles A Lindbergh Chamber of Cohumake Big Water Brave Man Gondsbye Lindbergh Ule County

Brookfield Lightning Kills Farmer's Horse

A farmer Leonard H Elsenboss of Brookfield lost his horse when it was struck by lightning during a thunder shower. The horse stood under a tree by a wire fence and was killed on Friday morning. Local news notes and various village updates follow, including tax collector schedules and community events at the Curtis school grounds.

Brookfield Leonard H Elsenboss Henry B Fennell Telephone Company New York Poiff Mas Peter H Fennell Cenesieve Froneen Conneliy Vai Waterbury Leonard H Elsenbec Village Improvement Society Curtis School Braofield Center Madeline Ball Springfield Mass Republican C Morgan White Turkey Inn Clarence D Bristol Allan Dodd Canaan Jean Sass L Dean

Two Women to Enter Dole Air Race to Hawaii in August

San Francisco reports two women plan to join the 2400 mile Honolulu leg of the Dole air race, accompanying entrants William P. Erwin and Augie Pedini. Erwin, from Dallas, will fly with his wife Mildred Doran Ichipau school Steadier, while Pedini teams with another aviator in preparation for the August 12 start.

San Francisco Associated Press Honolulu William P Erwin Dallas Texas Mildred Doran Ichipau School Steadier Augie Pedini Funt Mich Pacific Coast

Salesman touts stockings as value and durability

A salesman extols cycling stockings to a customer, claiming surprising value and double the money, noting fast color and colorfast weave. The dialogue emphasizes good fit and long wear.

Huntington Lightning Rod Sales Rise After Sturden Barn Fire

Huntington reports a surge in lightning rod sales following a barn destruction at Julius Suren’s Walnut Tree Hill Street. Local residents including Martin Keller and Lewin Shelton install rods on homes and barns. Other news notes include a monster storm impact, visitors, and property moves around Huntington and nearby streets.

Huntington Alnce Eatning Julius Suren Walnut Tree Hill Street Mt Suren Martin Keller Birdseye Mohegan Street Lewin Shelton Monroe Victor Nelson

Huntington Green and Trees Keep City Strong

Much care has been given to trees in the city and Huntington with many new specimens planted and well kept. The green remains a beauty spot, shrubs and flowers tended, and the area still in fine condition despite time.

Hiven Huntington

Danbury Legion Gears Up For August Convention

Danbury hosts the annual American Legion convention August 18 to 20 with sessions closing Saturday morning followed by a street parade featuring National Guard troops and ex servicemen. Governor John H Trumbull and War Assistant Secretary Hanford McNider will attend the opening session. City plans include a flying circus finale with regular army and National Guard planes.

Danbury Danbury American Legion Legion Thin National Guard John H Trumbull Hanford McNider Jwar Tuckerfield Army

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