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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1927

Page

6

Stratford Woman Destroys Home After Expulsion Incident

Stratford police hold Mus Marie Donegan 92 and four companions on breach of peace and willful destruction charges after she rained stones and shoes at the Wakelee avenue house seeking painter Juoy Solomon. The group damaged 12 to 14 windows as rain soaked the scene and all fled in a car driven without lights, with the pair later held for trial in Stratford Town Court.

Stratford Aus Roland Walker Wakelee Avenue Marie Donegan Belgium West 159Th Street New York Walker Stratford Police Donegan Solomon New York Woman & Posti Waxelee A.cive Headquuters Vaice ved + t Tiet Stratford Town Court Bertha Lela Hecklingaudeville West 46Th Street George Zint New Britain Heckling Patrolnyan Zint

Alleged Driver Lacked License After Police Stop

A woman accused of fleeing after police signalled with a whistle allegedly swapped seats with her husband to hide an absence of an operator license. The car allegedly bumped a police car during the escape attempt before being overtaken at Main Street and Barnum Avenue and the driver was released on $25 bond for Town Court appearance.

Zint Mualn Street Barnum Avenue Agnes Judson New York David Dinan Charles Ruzicka Flo Barnum Ave Nue Noble Street Mary Poranda M Poranda Wright Taylor Barnumavenue Paranda Stratford Avenue Gueriino Bartolucci Ridgefield Charles Lindquist Statford Avenue Thomas Brockenberry West River Street Milford William J Eneman Madison Avenue Bridgeport Park City Rental Company Earl R Jones Willian Street Bridegeport Ferry Boulevard Peiice Blain Street South Avenue Sidney C Garrison John Emil Johnson State Street Bridgewort Main Street German Avenue William J Crossley Sixth Street Los Angeles California Boston Boston Street

Long Hill August meeting notes and visits

By Special Correspondent the Long Hill Ladies Aid Society held a largely attended meeting despite many away on vacations. Members listed include Mrs H J Lea and Miss Bessie Lea, Mrs Laurence Sherman, David Sherman, Mrs Ray Lucas, Mrs Chester Emack, Miss Norma Emack, several others, and plans for the August 25 gathering. The report also details picnics, visits, and guests from Bridgeport Norwalk Monroe and Hampton Virginia, with numerous relatives and friends mentioned as attendees or hosts.

Long Hill Harry Leaenterteine H J Lea Bessie Lea Laurence Sherman Harvey David Sherman Ray Lucas Chester Emack Norma Emack Lov Hoyt Charles Downs Leo Gabler Wilbur French Harold Cotton Kennweth Sherman Canada Ato Bridge George Doherty Bridgeport George Helmrich Tashua Emma Shermoan Solon B. Wales Monroe Ambrose S Huchel Ernest Proudman Alice Ruth Sruest Walter Proudman Hampton Virginia Samuel G Seeley Frank Morritt Nethouse Norwalk Merritt Helen Allene Martha Vile Avenue Fairfield S G Seewy Tashur Ul Enter

New York Man Fined for Westport Crash

Willem Malnardt of 1197 Bathgate Avenue New York city was fined 15 and costs by Judge John F Godillot for violating road rules in a crash in Westport. The incident occurred last Wednesday when a vehicle driven by a local resident collided with another car on State Street.

Westport Willem Malnardt Bathgate Area New Yor City Costa Hy John F Godillot jTirdericl Welly Couthpot State Street

Milford Guard unit sails for two week encampment

The Milford Connecticut National Guard unit of sixty five men departed from Milford Town Hall for a two week encampment at Fort H. G. Wright on Fisher Island. Commanded by Captain Alvin Smith with First Lieutenant Morehouse and Second Lieutenant Reymond Coe assisting, the group traveled by train to Bridgeport and then by mine planter to Fishers Island. The trip marks the Milford unit’s first as a separate unit after months of rising enrollment to meet their quota. Weather news noted heavy rains in the town with police placing red lights in High Street under a railroad underpass for safety.

Milford Mulfard Bridgeport Fishers Island Baird George F. Pond Milford Yache Club Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation of America Laurel Beach Jacob Chodos West Main Street Brictol Robert Richter Hill Street Norwalk New Haver Anderson Avenue Woodmont Chodas Richter Francis Chedas Louise Edna Richter Patmenta Butor Street Waterbury George Willard South End Road Moris Cove New Haven North Street Mary Filchower Wieclei'a Farms Leo Partiko New Park Avenue Hertiard Michael Crocco Orchard Street Hast Broadway Mille Beach

Fort Trumbull Hosts Social and Carnival Planning Meetings

Jean Decainger serves refreshments as a bridge and mahjong party is held Wednesday afternoon August 17 at the Hotel Willard Fort Trumbull. A carnival committee meeting for Engine Co No 2 Fort Trumbull Beach is planned tomorrow evening August 14 after a civil preparatory for the annual town fire department inspection. Plans for the company carnival September 1 2 3 will be discussed at this session.

Jean Decainger Willard Fort Trumbull Carnival Commiittee of Engine Co. No. 2 Fort Trumbull Beach Carnival

Fairfield Women Fined For Making Liquor Illegally

Fairfield court hearing details a sewage dispute on Berkley avenue leading to arrests including John LaGoda and Mige Agrasto for assault and breach of the peace. Several residents were fined or suspended, with others bound over for September term and one case nolled for insufficient evidence.

Fairfield Berkley Avenue John LaGoda Mige Agrato Town Court Howard Shaff Lawrence E. Poole LaGoda Agristo Anna Kostine Black Rock Turnpike Anna Moyka Grasmere Avenue Costa Laquor Jack Silk Canaan Lydie Kovac Terrence Germity Roane Street Cheshire Reformatory Joseph Toton Holland Hill Road Frank Crisnave Black Pock Turn Salvatore Vighnone Frank Street Bridgeport Andrew Holmgren Frank Sova RB. F. D. No 10 Greensfield Bill

Devon Devon Firemen Delegates Headed to State Meeting

Miss Josephine Lyon returns to Brooklyn after a weekend with her parents at Fort Trumbull Beach. Firemen seek delegates for the State Firemen's Association convention set for August 19 and 20 at West Haven. Mr and Mrs Edward Head vacationing two weeks at Asbury Park New Jersey. Devon Union church mid week prayer meeting to be held Wednesday evening with Rev William J Guggenheim officiating.

Edward Head Thompson ’ Street Paut Trumbull Beach Asbury Park New Jersey Raymond Head Thompson Street Waterbury Fort Trumbull Beach Beardsley Park Bridgeport Miz Mamin New York City William Shalkop Darina Place Milford John Cochrane Helen Devon Josephine Lyon Brooklyn State Firemen’s Association West Haven Devon Union Church William J Guggenheim

Nichols Nichols Church Faces Temporary Service Shifts

Specialist Rev Clarence Fisher from Pittsburgh led ice at Nichols Methodist Episcopal Church in pastor Duncan Grant Porteous absence. Fisher to lead services for two Sundays while Porteous vacationing. Elliot Curtiss and daughters Sally Barbara return from New Jersey. Margot Johnson of St Louis visiting Mrs John Walters. Rev George Hilton shifts Nichols Trinity Episcopal morning service to 9 30 for two weeks due to pastor’s vacation.

St Louis John Walters New Antonin Church Crearge Hilton Nichols Trinity Episcopal Church

Four Summer Homes Destroyed by Flames

Four summer cottages were wiped out by a fire at Lake Waccabue near the New York line. A young girl sleeping in one cottage was rescued by men who carried her down a ladder as escape routes failed. One cottage valued at 850,000 was among those destroyed. owners include Mrs. O. Jobson of Westport and Moss Hignt of New York with other proprietors.

Westport Mosse. Hignt New York Rogers Port Cheater Mills Bedfordill N.Y Ruth Hight

Estate of playwright Rider Johnson Young Leaves 90411,124

Stamford August 15 Associated Press an estate valued at 40041124 was left by the late Rider Johnson Young playwright and author who died at her home South field Paint early in 1928 An accounting fled in probate court here today Mrs Emma B Johnson mother of the writer is given 916,000 and a brother Samuel Moore Johnson gets 6000 Constance Bellamy and Lyle Kerr get 1000 each while WoA Schroeder executor under the will gets 85113

Stamford Associated Press Rider Johnson Young Southfield Emma 8 Johnson Samuel Moore Johnson Constance Bellamy Lyle Kerr Oa Schroeder

Westport to decide on war memorial at next meeting

Westport plans a special town meeting to decide on a permanent war memorial for ex service men. A prior sequence of town meetings, site bids, funding and even a park plan are to be reviewed. A tall flag staff with a bronze tablet is favored to honor soldiers, central to downtown placement.

Westport Donald Crawford Matthias Post American Legion Congregational Church State Street Roll of Honor Town Hall Rye New York Compo Street Pest

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