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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1925
Page
8
Bids opened for remodeling and enlarging the Danbury Post Office to add a brick and cement parcel post wing at the rear. The 18 by 26 foot addition will connect to the vestibule and attract driveway changes including a new rear parking area and a driveway to Ives street.
Monroe Aug 3 Special Representative A L Lavery of Fairfield stayed with Dr and Mrs D C DeWolfe of Five Corners over the weekend and visited friends on Elm Street. Earle Wales of Cleveland recently visited his parents Solon R Wales and Mrs Beardsley. Rev Edwin Holden and Mrs Holden of Waterbury visited Mrs Holden’s parents and Rev Holden baptized Roger Beardsley. Mrs Holden and daughter plan a short stay. Arthur Ducot of China spoke at the Christian Endeavor meeting outlining life and customs. Rev and Mrs Haber sham returned from a three week vacation in Chilmak Massachusetts. Kenneth Judson of Waterbury is visiting his grandparents Milward and Mrs Curtis.
The Ladies Club of the Congregational Church held a lawn party on Arthur Disbrow's lawn that netted over 99 dollars for church use. Electric lanterns, red white and blue bunting, hot dogs coffee and homemade goodies drew crowds, with a popular fish pond game and a table of handmade items selling quickly under Mrs Samuel Moody and partners. Proceeds will fund church steps and treasury needs.
Fairfield police move to stop beach golf after Helen Hoffman aged 8 was struck by a golf ball on her porch. She received treatment for head lacerations at Dr. William Donaldson's office after the incident at the Aesch summer home.
Fair field county Farm Bureau official Helen Clarke visited White Hills last week to meet local workers and inspect projects. Several guests and visitors from Shelton Stratford Bridgeport and New York were noted, along with storm debris cleanup led by Olin C. Shelton.
A wedding at Sovak Lutheran church in Bridgeport united Miss Susan Rassay of New Haven and Max Palio of New Haven formerly of Easton. The bride wore white satin and tulle with white roses. After a trip to Albany Niagara Falls and Canada the couple will reside in New Haven. Local residents and relatives joined in the ceremony and reception activities.
Prominent Newtown citizens urge white line markings near the flag pole at Center Waterbury Road to reduce accidents. Observers note motorists cut the corner and foreign cars often circumvent the pole. County Commissioner Macdonald might be informed if the matter reaches him.
Registrars Charles G. Peet and Burr F. Reach post notices for Friday August 14 toll 5 PM at Town Hall to collect names of qualified voters by political preference. Also reports Tremount Center school base work resumed after masons strike. local notices of community events and town board activities follow.
Max Sale of 82 West Street New Britain paid 1.52 fare to the New Haven Railroad and 19 to Stamford city treasury for evading fare. He spent the night in the city lockup after being placed in custody by a conductor who said he refused to pay fare. Sale claimed he bought a ticket at New Britain and it was taken up after leaving New Haven.
Norwalk August 3 Special Thomas F Canty partner of Sinnott and Canty the firm suing eleven New York city papers and officials for 11 250 000 paid 3 565 74 income tax for year ending December 1 1923 indicating about 30 000 annual income Directors named in incorporation were James P Sinnott Thomas F Canty and Frank J Coyle Attorneys Max D Steuer handles the litigation Canty could not be reached for comment at his Bell Island Norwalk home.
Greenwich reports Frank Demsey a 40 year old life saver from Island Beach missing since Saturday night after arriving by ferry with a row boat in tow. His capsized rowboat found off the beach prompts officials to doubt foul play, thinking he may be away a day or two, while his wife and step-child remain at Island Beach.
The Milford Board of Fire Commissioners meets August 4 in the Municipal building to advance the department budget request and plan the annual review. Reports on requisitions for four chemical companies are prepared by the board with officials from Devon Myrtle Beach and Woodmont. The August 14 inspection will involve nine motorized units, paid firefighters, and 200 volunteers, with a band fundraising to follow.
Edward Foeb of Norwalk, 18 Lane Street, is in Fordham Hospital with possible skull fracture and internal injuries after an altercation in a New York City home. Police say Foeb fell down stairs when denied entry by a husband guarding the wife. Maurice and Theresa Harrig are jailed on felonious assault charges with $1,000 bonds.
Stamford, Aug 8 Special. With September 17 set, Policeman Richard J Bolster chairs the general committee, Fireman John J Cooney is secretary and Fireman James Murray treasurer for the Stamford police and fire departments outing. Baseball and athletic contests plus a clam bake are planned, likely at Tralloween Park with some fire apparatus on hand for quick response and a temporary fire alarm signal to locate any box. George Billings and Morris Clark will organize the athletic portion, while John Treat Charles Engstrom James Burks and Thomas Richardson John Kozma George Lyons form the committee to choose the site and arrange the bake.
Westport’s Philip C. Gunion will sail to France next month to join his wife in Brittany before touring Europe to study American product markets. He will return after year’s start while planning a six month South American stay. Also noted are church outings at Roton Point, voter registrar sessions, a sunset service at Compo Beach, a new cement road to Compo Beach, and various local residents’ weekend visits and travels.
Milford prepares for a gathering of nationally known women led by Mrs. Katherine Tullidge. Notables include Mrs. William Rock and Mother Moore who will speak at the Milford Arms on August 10 to explain the American War Mothers’ aims and history. The town already formed Milford’s first War Mothers chapter, with plans for nearby Connecticut chapters. Gold star mothers receive special honor and dues exemption.
Milford August 3 Special Levi Snow president of the New Haven Rotary club will speak at the Milford Rotary lunch in the Masonic Temple. He will discuss Rotary classification. The Eastern Star will prepare and serve luncheon. Also: Haymakers of Milford Lodge will hold a convention at Red Men's hall with Arthur Tinkham leading a new degree team and plans for the state field day on September 20. A dispute in Woodmont over a five thousand dollar land parcel at Center street draws attention as Merwin challenges borough land rights amid a street extension to the waterfront.
Nathan Douchy of Darien, a longtime grand juror, celebrated his ninety first birthday and attributed his longevity to moderation in whiskey walking and smoking. Born August 2 1834 in Troy he moved to Darien in 1860 and later spent winters in Troy while serving in town duties and pursuing lumber sales.
Fairfield August 4 Special Zoning commission hearings drew over 200 residents amid heavy rain as Greenfield Hill and other sections urged tighter rules. Objections to a new two block business strip near Fairfield Beach prompted calls for stricter districts and private restrictions to curb development. The panel aims to draft operative regulations within days, with a possible added stipend for the building inspector.
Deeds signed transferring the Miller estate on Myrtle street and multiple Howe avenue lots in Shelton from Robert Schelley of Richmond Hills Long Island to Frederick J. Wilson secretary of the OK Tool Company. The tract includes a large homestead and three two family houses with a frontage of hundreds of feet. The property valued near 50000 dollars.
Edward James Holbeck ten, son of Harry and Caroline Holbeck of Bruce Park, Greenwich, died at Greenwich hospital after an appendicitis operation. He was rushed to the hospital when symptoms appeared. surgery failed to save him. Funeral set for Wednesday at 11 from parents home. Rev. B E Matthews to officiate. burial in Putnam cemetery.
Milford August 3 Special Mrs William Parison and family open their grounds for a supper roast to aid the philanthropic work of the ladies of Park Avenue Temple. Dinner runs 3 30 to 5 30 with an orchestra for dancing afterward boating bathing card tables and Mah Jong available for entertainment.
Milford police led a campaign to check motorists with 20 cases disposed of in the town court over the weekend. John Ryan of New York City was fined 125 dollars and costs for operating while under the influence by Deputy Judge George J. Smith.
Greenwich report states Bernard Bernbaum of 1231 Sheridan Avenue Bronx and Dewey M Parker a Federal official at the state pier in New London were arraigned in court this morning on charges of reckless driving. Judge en Re Mond granted a nolles.
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