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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1927

Page

5

Milford Drivers Arrested As Turnpike Fines Range High

Milford August 7 A Milford town court report details multiple turnpike arrests with heavy fines. Albert Hopkins of Pelham Manor New York paid 25 plus 1185 costs for speeding, while others from Branford Waterbury and New Haven faced fines for speeding and reckless driving amid wet roads and heavy rain. Several motorists were cleared or reduced on certain charges, with cases continuing.

Milford Rodmit C Stoddad Cour Albert Hopkins Nado Pelham Manor New Hopkins Roth Carpenter Chinchatiect Branford von Hacht Tun Pike Cherry Street Peter Fusco Burton Street Waterbury Costa Tasco Rein John J Endettee West H Street New York Cau Io Herman Frank Waterloo Ernest Michael Robe Dare Frank Jess Per Erite Michaels Cout William F. Applel 87Th Street Woodhaven Long Island Judement Rudolph von Hart Stoddard Sared Appielin Benjamin Muldte 14Th Avenue Astoria Oxar Hughes Alice Mr Hever Fred Moesa Hughes Albert Bo Mine Es Tneteen Brera Thomas PF Mitchell Kew Haven Nelson Stieve Omar W Platt

Fairfield WHEELS Operate At Carnival Gum Used As Medium

The Red Men carnival on Post Road faced police scrutiny over gambling wheels. A raid on a Reef Road dance hall led to John Slattery’s arrest for operating a wheel, bonds set at $100. Gum prizes at booths drew large crowds after prosecutors warned the group to stop unlawful devices.

Fairfield Red Mens Trading Post Post Road William A Kinsella William J Riske St Thomas R C William A Kinela Reef Road John Slattery Arthur Rose Salvatore Frating Alexander Wicks Howard Gray Red Mens Carnival Retan Representative Pickett

Fairfield girl swims to lighthouse glory

Ruth Cathcait, earlier praised as a long distance swimmer, completed the three mile stretch from Pentel Light to Penfield baths. The twelve year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest Cathcart of Fairfield has built a strong local reputation and is expected to rise in swimming, having recently passed Junior Red Cross tests with top marks.

Ruth Cathe Mies Ruth Cathcait Eirnest Cathcart Post Youd Pairfield Pentel Penfield Baths Mise Cathenit

Local Huntington Notes Mixed with Social Visits and Road Work

Social notes from Huntington detail visits by residents including Mrs Lillian Gooley returning to New York after a stay. Mrs Nathan Bite and sons heading to New Haven. Miss Al Grates returning from Georgetown visit. families hosting relatives in White Hills and Derby. A hearing is set Wednesday for George Bidseye over milk truck overload. City streets smoothed after heavy storms, with work on Waverley and Mil streets by the town tracto. Many residents are pictured in short visits across nearby towns and camps, with Connecticut National Guard members highlighted.

Huntington D. Bruton Tutrkus Howard Donald Brooklyn Beadsley Lillian Gooley New York John Arundell Isingliss Street Tiink J Wles Monroe David Sq Mohegan Street Nathan Bite Oscar Mails New Haven Annie B Bowles Maplehurst Soundview Avenue Mis Meters Rose Frederick Ray Shelton Avenue al Grates Geongetown Edgar Bers Mis Floerie Hill Church Street Het

New York Man Held As Reckless Driver

Westport August 7 By Special Correspondent Matthew A Soderling of 2006 Broadway New York City was arrested last night on a charge of reckless driving by offer William Lipp of the State Police. A cash bond of 50 dollars was posted to appear in Westport Town Court Monday morning.

Westport Matthew A Soderling Broadway New Tak Cit Ofer Willem Lipp Polka Westport Town Court

Easton Church Society Presents Play Easton Aug 7

Easton church Ladies Aid Society hosted a bazaar and one act play The Sheep of Turkibor in Center Street M E church hall featuring actors from Easton Norwalk Westport and Bridgeport area A Lewd program included vocal and instrumental numbers and a food sale to fund new furniture for Jesse Lee M E church notable attendees and a list of local visitors reported

Easton Ladies Alq Society Center Street M E Church Pricay Norwalk Westport Greena Farms Greenfield Stratfield Bridgeport Sheet of Turkibor Rhofe Mills Mig Galabette Vaughn DeLeath Bert Williams Fred Efort Ernest Lobdell Whilatm Kelly Fred Orfort Edward KB Freeborn Helen Kate Treeborns Jrother Wilhnrd Hove Westbury L Percy DeRevci Edgewatan N J

Devon Devon Aug 7 social notes and visits

The column lists residents and visitors of Devon and nearby towns. Mrs Katherine Mois returns home after Lake George. Mr and Mrs E G Reynolds and daughter Ethel stay at Meredith Camp. Frank Flynn returns to Detroit week at Walnut Beach. Mr and Mrs A M Lyon entertain Mark Pawl of New York City. Alice Fowler visits friends. Miss Tondo and Miss Kate Bush guest. Helen Condon resigns from Milford Board of Education to teach in Ansonia Grammar School. Mina Condon joins cousin Catherine Dyer for a Bay Ridge visit.

Wis Maude Goderich Sea Side Avenue Seattle Robert Chase Maplestires Narragansett Pier J D Roberts Adelaide Wothers Geog Helen Condon Ansonia Kenes Devon Miss Condon Mortimer Fowle Clark Strieet Janie Lania Merwin Carena Mersin Louisville Kentucky Milford Lea Carmine Mazeau Daughe Brooklyn Boston Salem Europe Isaac Moses Fort Trumbull Beach Samuel Gieerstein Hamburg Enope Puty New York City England France Dermary Southenland Hunty Ltvh Spain Seymour Cashman Hartfad Moses Miztead Joeph R FA Simmer Talledega Alabama New England Katherine Mois Hes Lake George N E G Reynolds Ethel Meredith Tey Frank Flynn Detroster Walnut Beach A M Lyon Mark Pawl Alice Fowler Kate Bush Helen Condon Devon Gismina Milford Beed Ansonia Grammar School Mina Condon Catherine Dyer L Avon St Bay Ridge NY

Westport college women's garden party held at Stamm residence

Norwalk Branch of the American Association of College Women held its summer party at Mrs Charles G Stamm’s Sylvan avenue home in Westport. Attendees from Westport and nearby towns heard poetry readings by Mrs Webb Waldron of Weston. The event featured tea indoors due to threatening weather and highlighted community involvement with local members on the membership committee.

Westport Norwalk American Association of College Women Charles G Stamm Sylvan Avenue Netwalk Webb Waldron Weston Travger Edward Nash State Street A M Minnick East Church Street Weatpot John Adams Thayer Board of Finance Compo Beach Ot ‘Cers Kathera

Denishawn studio plans by Associates New York architect

Associates New York architects have drafted 40 plans for the Denishawn dancers studio to be built on Miss Alexanders property. He leaves for a Maine vacation after stopping at Westport garage and causing a gas tank incident. Mrs Eva Sturges Mile of St Louis returns to Westport to remain in town. Next Saturday hosts a Mother Goose party at the Country club followed by a dinner dance. Town Plan commission to decide on a new road through Hunt and Downs property to the Valley road. Officer Earl Moun and Officer Charlen Quigley on leave. Mary Feene visits after nursing training in New York.

Cross Highway George Wright Poperty Hunt and Downs Compostriet Town Plan Commission Leonard Gault Compo Street Amap Aledjin Earl Moun Westport Hatinacks Charlen Quigley Mary Feene St Vincents Hospital School of Nursing New York Qwen Feeney Central Fire Station East Church Street

Italia Yacht Sold To Pasadena Owner For 900000

The Italia formerly owned by Henry Ford and valued at about a million dollars has been sold to Archie M Andrews of Pasadena California, a member of the Indian Harbor Yach club. The vessel, anchored in Long Island Sound off Greenwich, was sold for about 9000000 for the Gold Cup races.

Greenwich Associated Press Henry Ford Archie M Andrews Pasadena Cal Indian Harbor Yach Club Long Island Sound

Village Enforces Immodesty Ordinance in Ellensville NY

Ellensville officials vow to enforce an Immodesty ordinance aimed at stopping young men and women from walking the streets in vacation style dress. Police say they will carry out duties, and nearby villages may adopt similar measures targeting fashion considered inappropriate.

Ellensville Associated Press Villiage Suthorties New York

Spanish bishop opposes mixed bathing at beaches

In Gerona Spain on August 7 the Bishop issues a pastoral letter urging Catholics to avoid mixed bathing at Liam franch and Calella beaches. He warns that noncompliance could lead to withdrawal of priests who say masses on the beaches.

Gerona Spain Associated Press Liamfranch Calella

Danbury shooter wins tournament in high gun classic

E H Raymond of Danbury captured the high gun in the Connecticut Trap shooters association annual register tournament held in Danbury. He shot 148 of 160, with 146 for others, as 146 participants from New England and the East tested 40 000 targets. Raymond also won Fairfield county and Danbury club honors, and his past record in 1895 earned him trophies for winning the championship twice in three attempts.

Danbury Connecticut Trapshoters Association Conincidences E H Raymond New England East Raymond L H_ Gridley Springfield Mass Dr . J' Kavaiek Hertford C 8 Purdy Stamford Raymond Aho New Haven Hartford Nassau New York Graham Baltimore L A Gripley Springfield J F Bonner New York Athletic Clin J Wheeler Troy Nyc

Where Disease Breeds Undetected

Advertisement warns that disease carriers thrive in damp corners and cellars and offers a cleaning method. It promotes Nathol as a disinfectant to add to cleaning water and to pour into garbage drums, claiming it destroys pests and keeps homes hygienic. The ad directs readers to buy Sypin Nathol at dealers.

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