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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1925

Page

6

Newtown Band Concert At Hawley School Draws Big Crowd

The Sandy Hook band played at Hawley school to a large audience with about seventy five cars along the rear court. Carnel Beard led the band with soloists, and a second concert is announced for next Sunday featuring baritone F Arthur Ekins from New York. Also noted are resignations and local church service changes, plus borough tax payable dates and rates.

Newtown Hawley School Sandy Hook Felton Villeroy G. Gare Jy Tigmas Carlson Les Taylor Avenue Carnel Beard F. Arthur Ekins New York Ekins New York City Bridgeport Eileen Finkle John F. Madigan Rita Madigan James Kelly Mary Kelly Harry J. Madigan Hartford Newtownaturday Henry Digan Milas Anna Noonan Iiford Madigan Beyser Avenue Anthony T. Gesner All Soul's Church Waterbury Trinity Church Newton S J. John's Church Richmond H. Gesner Boston

Ridgefield Hears College Quartet and Local News

A Piedmont college male quartet performed sacred and folk selections at the Congregational church in Ridgefield to a large audience. Upcoming events include Mrs. James Haslehurst speaking on The French Chateaux. Local incidents include John Bellagambe’s arrest for intoxicated driving after a collision near Railtront Avenue. Various social notes list residents visiting family and out-of-town guests, hospital treatment for Miss Ida Reed, and library committee plans.

Ridgefield Piedmont College Piedmont Georgia Congregational Church James Haslehurst John Bellagambe Tithcus Leo Carrall Pidgefield Barracks Pellagambe Railtront Avenue Bryan Scott Norwalk H. W. Allen Ines Faustina Scott Canaan Muriel L. Smith Danbury Walter Brundage New York Cty Mra Fred ~ Brundage Thomas Crouchley Jamaica L. É Mary Sherwood Mre Arr Sutton Irvington-on-Hudman Joseph J. Clinton Dorlon Shore House Hast Norwalk Ethel Dennert Emil Dennert George Galt John Trumbull Frederick M. Salmon Women's Town Improvement Association Bedford House

Use Car as Bathhouse New Yorkers Arrested

Stamford report says Ralph Lund publisher of 709 West 189th Street New York and James Lund of 370 Lexington Avenue New York were bailed to appear in city court tomorrow on a charge of violating a city ordinance. They traveled from New York and visited Halloween park and undressed in their automobile intending to bathe, according to Patrolman Michael Keenan.

Stamford Ralph Lund West 189Th Street New York James Lund Lexington Avenue Halloween Park Michael Keenan

Funeral Service for Easton Woman Carrie Seeley

The friends and relatives of Miss Carrie Seeley mourn her death at home after a long illness. Daughter of the late Bennett and Virginia Seeley, she lived in Easton all her life and belonged to the Congregational church. Funeral services were held at her home with Dr. Gilbert Campbell officiating. Interment was in Union Cemetery.

Easton Ant Carrie Seeley Miss Seeley Bennett Virginia Gregory Seviey Huston Congregational Church Gilbert Campbell Alfred University New York Union Cemetery

Women’s Community club plans tea room for carnival

In Trumbull on Aug 17 special meeting at Mrs Gustave Kutcher’s home set plans for a tea room to run at the Firemen’s carnival August 27 to 29. Mrs Frank Wells to lead with aid from several named volunteers. Also listed are selected county jurors called for jury duty during court season.

Trumbull Women's Community Club Gustave Kutcher Frank Wells George B. French Rupert. Peterson James Solen Gertrude Sullivan Erneson Catherine Oar Me William Mrazier Frank Miller Beank Fernald Diarry Feller Bary F. Beach Douglas Linley Batt Booth Ehony Kure B. Beach Rollin Orville G Burton Erwin S. Enud Charles A. Hall

Nine Arrested In Westport Drive Against Autoists

Westport sees nine motorists held over the weekend for motor vehicle law violations. Two arraignments occurred in town court with others to be tried Thursday morning. Fines paid by Herman Abrams and Alfred Mansell for speeding. A siting of incidents spans Bridgeport Danbury and New York City residents amid a post road accident near Westport Country Club. Special constable Malina reported four more drivers cited on Shore road. Accused include Ruth Bassett Hartford John Flynn New York Athletic Club members Harris Nursten and Frank Villars with Villars also charged for license and registration lapses. Dr Elbert Blakes Jee faced drunkenness charges and bond set.

Westport Ave. 17 Herman Abrams Capitol Avenue Fridgeport Alfred Mansell Silvermine Avenue Norwa Herbert D. Carter Poplar Street Bridgeport Carter William Reynolds Myrtle Avenue Danbury Reynald Post Road Westport Country Club Garfield Parker West 64Th Street New York City Edward Katz East 169Th Street Elbert Blakes Saugatuck Blakesjee Westport Polen Victor Malina William F. Eno Paris Shore Road Ruth Bassett Emons Place New Britain John F. Flynn Jean Street Hartford Harris I Nurenstein New York Athletic Club Pelham Villars Villar Joseph Gardner New York John Gardner Greenwood Avenue Arthur Burr Norwalk H. Baers Carl Hibbard White Mountains Alfred Britto Pennington X. J Bethel Redding George Hitchcock Brooklyn Anna Murphy Chelsea, Mays John A. Careroll Harold Judd Cheatnut Street Frederick Hubbard Center Street Walnut Beach Peter McManus Frank Willams Francis A. Archer Kelhiam Manor M. Taylor Taylor

Trout Coming for Huntington Ponds

A Huntington dispatch notes trout shipments for distribution by the Huntington Fish and Game Club arriving at Derby station Friday at 12 20 pm. Twenty eight cans will be emptied into seven streams, and volunteers are urged to assist, with contact to secretary George Boehm. Also reports farm guests, gun club contests, a plane crash salvage effort, and Ku Klux Klan meeting attendance with a cross burning during a naturalization ceremony.

Huntington Huntington Fish and Game Club Derby Station George Boehm Samuel I. Greenberg Purity Poultry Tram Mohegan Street Touls Fenater Stepney Isaac, Chalkin Bridgeport James Wilson Mary A. Wilson Derby Hanford G. Wilson Standay Coates New Haven Huntington Street Webb Roeam Mineola Monroe Bristol Bristol Chamber of Commerce Colonial Air Lines, Inc Henry J. Lord Jarre Shelton Ku Klux Klan Resalia Invisible Empire Thej Montes Mies Ethel M. Peadsley Suday Sheriff J. Frank Olmstead Monroa

Boys Make Long Trip to Stamford and Back

Oren Howell fourteen from Brooklyn was turned over to his father in Stamford. Harry O Sullivan fourteen from Stinckley Maine awaits return home at police HQ. The boys ran away from school in UWineklny Maine and reached Stamford by riding in trucks and automobiles.

Stamford Spectal Oren Howell Brooklyn Harry O'Sullivan Stinckley Maine Uwineklny

No Work Sent Away in Ammord Case

Aug 17 Deputy Judie ordered Wilfion Prater of 810 Paet street to the State farm for inc ebriates at Nerwich. Prater was arrested on a charge of non-support of his wife and three children.

Ammord Wilfion Prater Paethe State Farm Nerwich Prater

Danbury Veteran Elected To Office of Selectman

Kenneth I. Wilson of 36 George Street was elected councilman from the First ward at a joint meeting in City Hall. The World War veteran and real estate and insurance man succeeds Harry Ki. Pulver who resigned. Wilson is a prominent Danbury business figure and son in law of Ex Mayor William C. Gilbert.

Gilbert Selectman Pulver Danbury Kenneth I. Wilson George Street Board of Aldermen Wilson Harry Ki. Pulver Me. Wilson American Legion Willam C. Gibert Republican Town Committee

Danbury School Board Faces Rural Reopening Dilemma

Danbury officials weigh whether to reopen country district schools after two years of transporting pupils to city schools. Citizens demanded reinstatement, Pembroke’s school reopening is sought, and superintendent Watson to report. The board will also discuss the cornerstone laying for a new half million dollar high school.

Danbury Pembroke Pembrok Harry McLachlan Frank K. Watson

Westport Ladies Golf Team Secures Victory Over Sasco Hill Club

Westport Country Club women defeated Sasco Hill Club ladies in a golf match. Team members included Mrs. A Deyo, Mrs. Luther Brown, Mrs. Carl Mueller, Mrs. Arthur P. James, Mrs. George Hill Jr., and Mrs. George C. Taft. Other town notes mention a bridge party open to non members and local events at Dorlon's shore house in Hast Norwalk.

Westport Westport Country Club Sasco Hill Club David Fleming Walter Perry R. G. Vanderbilt Alnaworth Cowdingy Parlmer Deyo Luther Brown Carl Mueller Arthur P. James George Hill, Jr George C. Taft Westport Club

Stamford Church Fights Renewed in Inheritance Case

Stamford August 17 Special An attempt to save a temporary injunction preventing a church election is to be made at the earliest moment. Harry Silos treasurer of the Greek Orthodox church of Sts Peter and Paul says the church will seek a permanent injunction hearing. He denies names were stricken off to block opponents of Bishop Alexander Rodos tolous control. Silos says dues nonpayment since 1922 by objectors kept them off the rolls and notes new members may be enrolled by church officers. He claims the church has won every legal battle with the modernists and expects to win this one.

Stamford Vacon Harry Silos Iepal

Long Hill Women Plan Food Sale

Aug 17 Long Hill special notes a food sale and lawn party to benefit the M. E. parsonage fund at Mrs. Arthur J. Hull home on Thursday Aug 20 from 2 to 5 PM. Also news briefs list local visits and social events across Bridgeport and nearby towns with residents at Lake Zare, Westerly, and Maine, plus church services by Rev. George Alien.

Long Hill M. E. Parsonage Fund Arthur J. Hull Dorothy Seeley Hazel Gurts Bridgeport Lake Zare George Radcliffe Newark N.J Mary Hastwood Charles Radcliffe Walter Radcliffe Wesley Frank Bray John Snyder Louie Donald Boston George Alien The Christian Union Long Hill M Westerly R. L Linn Abbott Margaret Louise Ruth

Derby Court Hears Busy Monday Session

Derby Aug 17 Special The City court heard several motor statute cases from a weekend accident on New Haven avenue Judge Ralph ti Clark continued three cases Eugena Freuchette and Edward De Rienzo faced license and DUI charges both on bond $200 Philp Wendes found guilty fined 25 plus costs 45.01 Michael Ptak charged with assaults. case continued Lawrence Bryuxyek charged with intoxication judgment suspended.

Derby Ralph Ti Clark Eugena Freuchette Aca Central Street New Haven Edward de Rienzo Chapel Street New Haven Avenue Frechette de Rienzo Philp Wendes County Street Michael Ptak Commerce Street Stella Wagewodsky Commerra Street

Stratford Court Roundup Updates in Aug Court Session

Four cases disposed in Stratford Court. Charles Peterson of 200 Montauk Street New London placed under $600 bond with weekly $100 for child support. Lionel Landelin of 750 King Street fined £25 plus costs for reckless driving and $20 for license violation. fine remitted on other charge. Adolph Kaaulat on Hollister Street granted relief on costs for drunkenness and breach of peace. John Sandor of Willow Street fined $20 and costs for drunkenness and breach of peace.

Stratfort Charles Peterson Montauk Street New London Lionel Landelin King Street Adolph Kaaulat Hollister Street John Sandor St Real

Danbury Polish Catholics Launch Fund Drive for Sacred Heart Church

In Danbury, a public fundraising drive began for a new Sacred Heart church to be built at Cottage and Stony streets on land recently acquired. The Polish speaking Roman Catholics plan a future school, with Father Bernard Givit as pastor and Masses to be held in Danbury City Hall auditorium until the church is completed. Bishop John J. Nilan approved the church name.

Danbury Stony Streets Sacred Heart Church John J. Nilan Bernard Givit Milan l Father Givit

Picnics and Fire Drill Highlight Newtown Outing

Nearly 50 Pohta tuck Grange members rode to the Housatonic banks near State Senator Robert C. Mitchel’s Southbury property for a Saturday picnic with games and river rowing. A Newtown Hook and Ladder drill at the fire house featured Bridgeport Fire Department instructor John Finnell teaching hose handling and hydrant connections to local firefighters.

Newtown Pohtatuck Grange Housatonic Robert C. Mitchel Southbury Charles ¥. Cavanaugh Robert W. Tiemann Willis F. Arnt Charles F Kremen Newtown Hook and Ladder Company No. 1 John J. Finnell Bridgeport Fire Department Finnell P. H. McCarthy Fire Department Newtown Hook and Ladder Company Bridgeport Newstown Hook and Ladder Company Pinnell

Ansonia Fire Damages Plant Siding in Early Morning Blaze

Ansonia officials report a dangerous fire near the American Brass plant caused by spilled crude air during tank car unloading. Firemen battled the blaze for about 30 minutes, aided by Webster and Eagle companies, with extent of damage not yet estimated. In court, Joseph Zakaliua faces assault charges after a wife’s complaint. other local cases include breach of peace, mutual assault, and traffic offenses with fines and dismissals noted.

Ansonia American Brass Company Box 37 Main Colburn Webster and Eagle Joseph Zakaliua Alex Durch Wi- Ham Ahein Idohn Gimehuck Raymond ‘Clack Road Street Riordan John Cochensky Pease Pred Shortell Broad Street Libbis Gate New Haven Flo Frederick CG. Baudy Wasteswary Costa

Religious Leader With Florida Markers Arrested in Stamford

Charles Swenson, seventy five, of Hope Street Stamford, a local religious leader, is ordered to appear in city court after police investigations revealed he has been using Florida license markers on his car since returning from Florida. His vehicle collided with one driven by John Archibald, prompting the inquiry.

Stamford Charles Swenson Hope Street Florida Swenson John Archibald

Westport Theft Ring Puzzle for Police as Cars Recovered

Westport police and State police probe an auto theft ring after recovering several machines here last week. Blaine McMahon of the National Underwriters assists, tying Edward Bowe to bought cars from an allied suspect held on a $5,000 theft charge. Investigators seek two additional alleged principals as the case expands.

Westport Thie Blaine McMahon National Underwriters’ Detective Agency Goldy Brothers Bridgeport State Edward Bowe Bowe Allo:sen

Bethel Children Hear John Martin Story Hour

In Bethel on August 17 the library grounds host a children story telling hour for ages ten to twelve at 6 oclock. Narrator John S. Martin, founder of Time, returns after entertaining last week. If weather turns stormy the event moves to the library reference room.

Bethel John S. Martin Mr. Martin New York Time Chestnut Ridge

Souvenir booklet at Trumbull carnival to be handed out

Aug 17 report from Trumbull notes an illustrated souvenir booklet on town history will be given away at the firemen's carnival August 28 and 29 at the center. The event includes tea room chicken suppers by the Women’s Community club, booths, games, and a 15 member clown band led by Robert Paterson under Harold Peterson. The band has performed in Monroe, Easton, and Long Hill and expects to surpass past gaiety at future carnivals.

Trumbull Trumbull Center Robert Paterson Harold Peterson Monroe Easton Long Hill

Brookfield Party Marks Birthday at Home on Huckleberry Hill

Mrs. William Mauriteson hosted a birthday party for her daughter Lillian with twelve children in attendance. A peanut hunt and cake from New York accompanied games and socializing. Guests included Alma Covit Harriett Chapman and Lillian Mauritean among others from Danbury and New York. Heavy attendance of relatives and later social updates accompany regional notices. John Thornhill attended the Twelfth annual convention of the association of governmental Labor Officials in Salt Lake City with plans to visit Berkeley and Tacoma afterward.

Frederick Silliman Albert Johnson Fiward Gillette Keller Brothers Mailett Sanford Andrew Piecka Oliver Guattson Laura Maquat John D. Slay Algonquin Road Brooklawn George B. Beers Arthur I. Wheeler Mildred Ferris First Baptist Church Danbury Gunning Frederick Haeublein Haven Northford Robert W. Marsh Stephen Beach New Milford Eugene Fisher Hamden Harold Smith Helen Marsh Julia Mitchell South Britain Edward Meredith Huth New York Waterbury Dudley Brothwell George V._ Pearsoll Ehel Pearsol Clifford Pearsoll Ossining Emma Wheeler William Toner Samuel Thorp Eliza Smith Emma Vincent Hartford Ambrose Marsh Ladies’ Old Society of the Congregational Church Hipward Freeborn Brookfield William Mauritson Huckleberry EU Lillian Alma Covit Harriett Chapman Helen Goetts Louise Johnson Elizabeth Florence “Hornhill Edith Anderson Slane Mauritean Hurton Larsen Clarence Joyes Sigfried Larsen Ethel Alaby Eugene Elwood Gustafson Fred Goelty Mize Christine’ Goelty Florence Brennan Danemale Burton Blackman Harrison N.Y Gladys Wildman Pauline Herbat Martha Wildman William B. Roehan Pliny Baxter Fiske Byron N. Y Charles Green Ackerman New Haven John 8. Thornhill Connecticut The Association

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