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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1923

Page

16

Review of Statevisitsee Officials in Wilford Meeting

Local fire department officers led by Assistant Chief EL Johnson and Superintendent Arthur Plat attended the annual review and inspection in Wilford as officials from Bridgeport Stratford Ansonia West Haven and New York area gathered at the Willard Hotel. A notable guest list included Commander Jes Adams retired Navy and soprano Edna Bloom while arrangements featured a beach party plan and a fundraiser with a book sale and entertainment.

Wilford Milford EL Johnson Arthur Plat Bridge- Stratford Ansonia Chief Curran West Higar T. Clark Lil Beach Pen Relic Corps Waen Relief Corps Corps Columbus Hall Emma D. Davis Bridgeport Othe 'Mas Collge Silver Beach Willard Jes A. Adams Work City New York One & Go Artisis Amputiti Fhe Farm Black Fock Saint- About Sf Lez George F. Wee Pulver Robert C. Heogh Lawrens Smith E. Toocker

Automobile law violations trend lower in Athfield court

In Athfield Australia a town court, Judge Clarence R. Hult presided over automobile case dockets. Multiple defendants faced fines for reckless driving or related offenses, including Thomas E. Prochacka, Cari China, George Werberly, and Stephen Norio. Several bonds were forfeited or remitted, and a driver earned a license following arrest.

Athfield Aus Clarence R. Hult Thomas E. Prochacka Gi Fiver Arihor J. Beonett Jeetph Elessandrio Crantea Rolle Theodore Newhouse New York Ree Canelt Cari China Rerklees S. Met Qglt George Werberly Tonxia Ain Road Carrol Shephen Norio Arthur McFarland Mount Veromee N.Y

Silver Beach Cottage Owners At Annual View

Silver Beach residents listed cottage occupants including Lombardin of Waterbury Browk fam Gilmore of Waterbury Kendrick of New York and Mrs Stith of Tuide seen at the view with his brother in attendance.

Silver Beach Lombardin Watera

45 Year Old Deed Filed in Westport

Westport records reveal a warranty deed dated long ago filed today in Town Clerk Edward Birge’s office on State Street. The document notes Francis Gudrey of Westport sold a road of land at Compo to Horace S. Wakeman Jr. for 240 dollars, with the division recorded circa March 1838.

Westport Edward Birge State Street Francis Gudrey Compo Horace S. Wake

Westport Seeks Scoutmaster for Farwell Place

Westport seeks a new Scoutmaster to replace W G Farwell who left town after the school year ends. Chace Lonny has been acting as Assistant Scoutmaster for two years while council secures a permanent leader. Also notes residents sending a son home, bids sought for student transportation, and local social notices including weddings and visitors.

Westport Bor Scout Council W. G. Farwell Schoool Farwell Staples High School Chace Lonny Scouts Lunny Robert W. Mungon State Street Wake-Robin Ulster N. X Russel Ben Seluvele W. Huffs Greeny Farmiga Charles Lyman New England

Hotels Crowd Myrtle Beach as Labor Day Rush Grows

Special to the record describes crowded hotels in Myrtle Beach ahead of Labor Day. A long list notes arriving guests and registering families from New York, Connecticut, Maine, Pennsylvania, and other states. Managers expect continued demand this week and next, highlighting the peak season and local hospitality activity.

Shoreham M Wife Son New Yor Joseph Divs Elle Nes Mitertend Laarlferd George Pumann Adanmas Clarence Stramwelh Tarthur Brode Doviey J. Quinn Quinn Tepeue Nellie Dolan Thomas McGuinness Ariterds Jean Giacini James T‘orne Werterbury HW. Cune W. Ferre South Maneyana Igahern N.S

Lordship Aire the Tejetrans Newark

Fragmentary OCR text mentions individuals and places with unclear roles and dates. The readable phrases reference Lordship Aire the Tejetrans Newark and a person named Tejetrans associated with Trevian and Ritetfyed tere Sembee, plus a note about a four dollar amount and a water-related term. The context remains unclear and other names are garbled.

Lordsiup Newark Fot Mere van Trevian Lee

Merwin to Head Milford Republican Ticket Again

August 24 report notes nominations for Milford town officers with likely first selectman Harry E. Merwin and his administration poised as Republicans nominating slate. Democrat prospects uncertain as parade of local candidates forms. Borough officials election in Woodmont set for Saturday with five burgesses candidates and possible scratching to adjust ticket. Polls open 4 to 7 pm at the borough fire house.

Milford Ube Vatous Price Bork Republican Park Cayet G. Co. PL Tndi Harry E. Merwin Democrata Greene Noles C. 11 Morton Warden Thomas TH Hugh J. Kennedy

Greenwich Junior League Charity Cabaret Planned

The Greenwich Junior League plans a charity cabaret to benefit the Day Nursery at Belle Haven. The event features mr Edward Phillips and Miss Dorothy Fitch, with Lois Smith performing a solo dance and Norton Gi and Philip Graham directing. Tickets are available from Walter Tirewsier and others. proceeds go to the nursery.

Belle Haven Caeain Wigan eveAbing Mit Edwar Phillips Mise Dorothy Fitch W Lois Smith Dane Bere Norton Gi Philip Graham Walter Tirewsier Ars Bacon Mire Eaneis Petes Ides Ty Pryor Moger Kuldein Barret George Quackenlu Hester Guernsey Iligher Johan Hy Cape

Unclear OCR: Trumbull Local Notes and Names

Fragmentary text from Trumbull area appears to list names such as Asi and Phe Telegram Munata and sons Philmore and Dany with references to savings bayh and Werks Vagelion. Mentions Jon Rameseder of Stretford and a drinking incident. Overall unreadable and lacks coherent događaj or outcome.

Trumbull Asi Munata Philmore Dany Shiewin Achar Vagelion Jon Rameseder Stretford Ae Renal Boone USA Vale Reg Pape Vt Belo Dies Pha Shei Adwt Sun

Reunion of 6th WA regiment to be held in Danbury

Arrangements are completed for the third annual reunion and outing of the 6th WA regiment to be held Sunday in Danbury. About 140 members who served overseas will attend with notable officers and guests invited, including Hon. A. Hume and others. The event includes a business meeting, dinner, and a program featuring athletic events and a keynote by Mather Edward F. Reilly of Worcester.

Banbury Danbury Sanday Chayge Anas Alagor Aa Huuer EiMov Sean Maillee New Yoel France Gepved Mather Edward Ft Reilly Wecester Niverscag Yun

Greenwich Man Sues For Five Thousand Mortgage

Aveline Coser Sheol of Coreen del seeks recovery of 31 702 05 in a mortgage case filed in New York. The suit requests the amount due plus costs with court hearings set for Tuesday in September.

Aveline Coser Sheol Sie Coreen del New York

To Be September Bride From Dormant Lakes

September 8 wedding plans are announced for Miss Paderhill Jerniaa of Beiderpert Episcopal who will wed Jens Hi at the Dorment Lakes venue. The event is scheduled to bring together family and local supporters in a quiet ceremony.

Paderhill Jerniaa Beiderpert Jens Hi

Want Autoists Barred From Post Road at Night

Greenwich reports consider barring autoists from Post Road after dark due to disturbances and safety concerns. Officials weigh enforcement measures and possible traffic restrictions while residents petition for safer transit along the corridor.

Society Girl to Wed Physician in Greenwich Monday

Miss Irenchan nan Maye Waughter, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles J Jackson of Binawvey Park, will wed Ven Knowlton, a prominent physician, in Greenwich Monday. The groom’s brother and many relatives from New York and Washington are listed among attendees, with ample social detail typical of the era.

Greenwich Ch Nwich Irenchannan Maye Mes.harles Tayeux Malwin N. Chap Oswalt Hebulger Smith York Jar William Fumie Fey Piteh Sonu Alexander McUreergs Ulisreuwheh D. A. Whiteners

Wedding Noted At St Augustine’s In Bridgeport

A wedding was celebrated at St Augustine’s in Bridgeport New Jersey with couple A Risley and Even Holand tying the knot. The event included a ceremony attended by family and friends, marking a quiet and happy union in the community.

New J San Jersey Augustine Bridgeport Theo A. Risley Holand

Postponed Banbury Canal Race Meeting In Danbury

A garbled notice from Banbury indicates the Velegrants Pring tea event between New Canaan and Mahauioyne Canal has been postponed to Saturday September 3 in Danbury. The change affects participants and local clubs. Diedt Danbury fant the surround 4 Lows are interested an Leane Howie.

Raniers Danbury Leane Howie Banbury

Danbury Officials Say Water Sufficient for Fires

Danbury officials announced that inspectors from the New England Board of Fire Underwriters concluded the city reservoirs had enough water to fight a serious fire. The review followed concerns of a water shortage, but findings showed available supply adequate for emergency needs.

Danbury Lt Bers New England Board of Fire

Festa Della Luna Charity Event by Westport Society

The Women's Town Improvement Association plans a Friday evening concert and dance titled Festa Della Luna at the Campo Heueh estate. Notables include Mrs Florence Gilmour of New York, Metropolitan Opera soloist Miss Marst Farnum, and performers Thomas Montgomery, Marguerite Kech, Lily Lutell, and Ansiole Bourman. Proceeds support town improvement projects like walk construction. dance follows the program in Schlaet barn.

Westport Women's Town Improvement Association Campo Heueh Ats Arnold Schiner Gilmour Marst Farnum Metropolitan Opera Hovel Sterning -Atwater Thomas Montgomery Norwalk Marguerite Kech Lily Lutell Xneighborhood Playhouse New York Ansiole Bourman Schlaet Barn Jack Strong Jocyurn O. B. van Sant W. I

Worst drought in years hits Long Hill farmers

Aug 13-18 special The Telegram reports a long lasting drought in Long Hill with almost no rain for ten weeks. Total precipitation under an inch, streams dried up, wells low, and farmers hauling water for cattle. Fires threaten fields and woods as crops and fruit trees suffer. The drought is the worst in memory.

Long Hill Tocal Fire Company

Weston Ladies Host Chicken Supper and Dance Night

The Weston community hosted aChicken Supper in the church basement on Saturday evening September 1 with no tickets yet sold. An old fashioned dance followed in the church basement. The Northfield Sunday school held its annual picnic at Pelham Park yesterday. Supervisor F W Knight of the State Board of Education announced Weston schools will open for the season on Wednesday September 3 after renovations.

Northfield Sunday School Pelham Park F. W. Knight State Board of Education Weston WisTo

Former Danbury Man Buried in Brookfield

Panbury Aug 20 Special to Yelegran Majer Charles Whurston Gree, longtime resident of Held, died in New York City. A veteran of the Great War, he attained the rank of major and was a direct descendant of General Nathaniel Green who fought with Washington in the Revolutionary War. The body arrived here and was interred in the family plot at Laurel Cemetery in Brookfield.

Panbury Charles Whurston Gree Held New York Co Ajor Green Nathaniel Green Washington

Monroe Woman's Estate of $10,000 Probated

The will of Mrs. Chartere A. Reitter who died in Monroe on August 1 valued the estate at $10,000. Judge Paul I. Miler admitted the will to probate. The family home and personal effects go to her husband Peter J. Retten with $1,200 to a daughter. The remainder is divided into three equal parts for her husband, daughter, and George Teltrer of Orange, New Jersey.

Chartere A. Reitter Monroe Paul I. Miler Peter J. Retten Gyen Waughter Katherine A Martin Pitsfield Mass Twe George Teltrer Orange

Barge Rescues Stamford Lads Adrift in Harbor

Stamford youths Donald McClathon seventeen and Charles Connolly sixteen, missing after leaving Stamford in a canoe, were rescued after four hours of raging wind and surf by tug Whiant D. Howard near Callenders Point. They were brought to Bridgeport for landing then returned home with clothing and money from the crew.

Stamford Stanford Darien Norwalk Donald McClathon Charles Connolly Sound Wliant D. Howard Howard Bridgeport Hors Stanford High School Mickary Bluff Callenders Point Bnd Medashon Tur

New Haven Surgical Company Gains Doctors Praise in Bridgeport

Bridgeport doctors praise the New Haven Surgical Company for outstanding service and extensive surgical appliance offerings. The firm, a Bridgeport branch at 158 Fairfield Ave near Main St, emphasizes expert staff, custom devices, and free consultations with no obligation.

Bridgeport Wsual New Haven New Haven Surges Company Dow Flesir N. H. Surgical CO Fairfield Ave Main St

Water Conservation Order Urges Drought Measures

The Miluska Water Company warns of a serious drought and dangerously low reservoir levels. It urges all consumers to conserve water, avoid waste, and cooperate to maintain health and fire protection, with rebates tied to fixtures as specified in the order.

Milsukd Water Company

Also Mentioned on This Page

Officers OF ‘Statevisitsee Port Women’s Club Silver & Head Farwell’ Place Charles Lunny ornkah-Gerist Mise Allis Gerish Wiliam Voro- Kahl Rey Charles M. Kearney New Yok City Lant Otto Langley Riverside J Avenue Danbury Vistor Genevieve dJunderen Campe Beach Campe Beach, Tus Jeanette ‘Turner Fairviews Avenue Tudor Myrtle Beach Merwin Woodnont Board of Burgesses Wiliam J. Greene Eene Greenwich Junior League Trumbull Milford Fire Commission M. E. Harris Lewis P. Baldwin William O'Hara Frank W. Hunter Robert M. Treat Milford Fire Department Milford Green No. 1 Cuakk Miss Beatril Pan Baily Lyne Heston Julie Howe Roberts Cele Ulub Kace Westport Society Brookfield Bridgeport Harbor
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