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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1925

Page

18

Milford Chamber Plans Ten Entrance Signs and Parks

Milford officials report progress on public works as the Milford Chamber of Commerce outlines plans for street signs to decorate districts and four large entrances. It seeks funds for Higby property park, adds Milford police patrols, and explores local offices for United Illuminated and New Haven Gas. Building permits issued total 9,325 dollars, while a forthcoming Fort Trumbull event features a circus, aerial acts, and parachute jumpers by Colonial Airlines at Seaside Avenue.

Milford Milford Chamber of Commerce Four Court Room Oyster River Washington Bridge Orange Town Line Boston Post Road Derby Road Higby Board of Finance Thiat Milford Shore United Illuminated Company New Haven Gas Company Myrtle Beach Finance Board State Highway Department Chapel Street Woodmont David J Green R Miles Beard Fire Board Charles L. Doherty Big James HA Dunn William C Maude A Bevan Avon Street Devon Kite F Silver Beach Dewiling The Peoples Home Building Company Camden Street H M Stevens West Avenue Walnut Beach H. Blatchley Pairview Street Dew Anna M. Ball Central Avenue Whinat Beach Joseph Johnson Bray Avenue Hillside Park W Grant Whitney Avenue Laurel Manor Mary B. Knapp Soundview Avenue Fort Trumbull Beach Ovation Field Beardsley Seaside Avenue Colonial Alrine Inc Naugatucket Bert Acosta

Amundsen denies plan for dirigible North Pole voyage

Rome August 27 AP Captain Roald Amundsen, arriving from Milan, denied rumors abroad that his next expedition to the North Pole would use a dirigible purchased from the Italian government.

Rome Roald Amundsen Milan Lallaa

Two Voluntary Bankruptcy Petitions Filed in New Haven

New Haven Aug 27 voluntary petitions were filed in the United States district court by Thomas Mileras owner of the M C G Candy company New London showing liabilities of 4887 and assets of 468 and by Joaquin M Santos a grocer of East Hartford showing liabilities of 2871 and assets of 500.

New Haven United States District Court Thomas Mileras M. CG. Candy Company New London Joaquin M Santos East Hartford

Steuben German Day Picnic and Field Day in Bridgeport

More than 1500 visitors from German-American societies across Connecticut are expected in Bridgeport at Pleasure Beach for the Steuben German Day festival and field day. The event features amusements, sports, and singing societies with Dr Francis Schirp of New York as principal speaker on The Life and Patriotic Deeds of General Baron Von Steuben. Flo will address the gathering.

Connecticut Bridgeport Steuben Pleasure Beach Francis Schirp New York City Flo Baron von Steuben

Kiwanians Plan Theatre Visit After European Trip

Walter Bangs, back from Europe travels through England, France, Italy, Holland and Germany, spoke at Kiwanis luncheon. Members agreed to attend Bridgeporter Bill Steinke's show at Polis Palace in a body on September 7.

Walter Bangs England France Italy Helland Germany Kiwanis Club Uncheon Polis Palace Bill Steinke

Plenty of Coal In City Yards Dealers Claim

Coal dealers in Bridgeport say a miners strike will not hit supply hard. Local yards hold ample stock to cover orders for at least two months. The company hopes public education increases coal use, supported by a large regional supply.

Bridgeport Tne Company Furthver

Spice of the Nutmeg Is Boast of Shelton

Shelton Kemp plans and local boosters promote Shelton as Spice of the Nutmeg while film houses face possible closures. Maurice Culhane assures continued programming with New York shipments. Kiwanis meeting next Tuesday to be held at the Methodist Episcopal church with Eb Ritchie in charge. Dr E J Lynch reports Portland convention bus arrangements. Warren Beers leads local booster efforts, banner to warn visitors. Dr and Mrs Nettleton journey from Pleasant Prairie to Shelton with expected Sept arrival.

Shelton Maurice Culhane New York Shelton Theatre Shelton Kiwanie Club Methodist Episecopal Church Ebenezer Ritchie Portland E J Lynch Warren Beers 1 Nettleton Pleasant Prairies Iowa Nettleton

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