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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1925

Page

13

Milford CT Traffic Surge Sets Summer Record

Milford police count vehicles passing Broad and Sylver streets last Sunday from 1 PM to midnight. About 16 600 machines were estimated to travel the corner, with a peak hour of 4 420 machines. The carnival on Milford green boosted finances for the local charity. Also notes include a 25th wedding anniversary at Plains Road, a Masonic clam bake planned for September 12, and social events around Milford including a farewell party for Miss Lucy Merwin and Delphian society activities at the high school.

Mt. Milford Milford David F. Webber Afernoon Commis Iager Webber Patmel Broad Sylver Pete Fiemen Milford Green Harvey ‘ Summons Plains Road Or i Ug Nniversary Belford Woodmont Stratford yUiridgepet New Haven Wbome

Disturbance Arrests Reported On Stratfield Trolley Line

August 20 report: ex-employee Ahern arrested after causing a loud disturbance on a Stratfield trolley car, reportedly intoxicated and boisterous. Officer Thayer placed him in jail. case set for airfield town court Monday. Also, Kingsley of Cottage Street Bridgeport arrested for parking without lights. he did not appear in town court. A bicycle stolen from Walter Davis on Jackman Avenue was reported to police last Friday and recovered Saturday.

Airfield Stratfield Oltiver Thayer Walter Davis Jackman Avenue

Milford Mothers Name Chapter for Veterans Killed

An enthusiastic tea meeting in Milford organized a local American War Mothers chapter. It will be named after the first two Milford boys killed in World War I, Thomas M. Maher and Thomas Holmes, with officers and delegates named for upcoming national events in Philadelphia.

Milford American War Slothers Association Katherine Tullidge Gall Street Thomas M. Maher Thomas Ts. Holmes Margaret Leonard Philadelphia M Mary D. Holmes KewlWaven Avenue Thomasa Tullidge Hug Bridgeport New Haven

One Injured In Greenwich Crash

Greenwich August 30. Imperial Hela s Warder of Union Hill J is at Port Chester hospital with injuries from a post road collision with a car driven by John Byram of the Mantes. Byram also injured though not seriously. Both cars badly damaged as Warder tried to pass a truck and crashed into Byram.

Greenwich Imperial Helas Union Hill Port Chester Hospital John Byram Kurher Byram

Easton Maston Aug 30 Community Supper and Lawn Party

The lawn of Mr and Mrs Clarence Jennings hosted a well attended supper and lawn party under the Bioverb League at Lee Methodist church. Various booths ran by Arthur Push, Miss Jarrity, Miss Marsh, Miss Mull and others. attendees included Easton Grange members planning Pomona Grange talks September 1 and local families.

Mane Maine Barbare Marsh Harry Escott Chester Mat Taurvenne Marsh Easton Grange Pomona Grange Wednesda J. Arthur Sherwood Heston Mes Withard S. Gillette v Storrs Edward Bonight Fanity Mallett Sanfareola Elmer Andrews Mine Andrews Mooncain 9 Point Albany Iph Marsh Walter Johnson Meare Mountain Ilward Morehouse Grean- Lele Wat

Work Starts On Danbury Polish Church

Ground breaking held Saturday for Sacred Heart church to serve Polish Catholics in Danbury. Rev Bernard Gewitt appointed first pastor. services to be conducted in city auditorium until occupancy. Built by William Martin and Sons of Bridgeport. architect Joseph A. Jackson of New Haven. Gewitt previously led a Polish church in Tawrenne Massachusetts. Leuven graduate.

Nhury Danbury Sacred Heart Church Bernard Gewitt Father Gewitt

Huntington News Briefs from Cedar Clift to School Openings

Otto Strohmberg of New York spent the weekend at Cedar Clift. several Huntington residents plan trips and winter residences, including Alderman James Loverin heading to Miami. Local social visits continue with many dineouts, church picnics, and family gatherings. Huntington and White Hall schools reopen September 8 with modest teaching changes. Community projects include concrete walks around Huntington school and upcoming state road extension plans.

Huntington Otto Strohmberg New York Cedar Clift Seversl Herman Roth Newark N. J Etta M. Brockway Farmill Street James Loverin Miami Fla Paul Joverin Frederick Booth McLean Henry French Westfield Mass John West Huntington Street St. Paul's Episcopal Church Putnam Park Cordelia, Dyer Wooster Street Alfred Krueger Howard B. Moore Theodore Krueger Wells Holton Richard Martin Henry Corliss Vermont Shelton Avenue Edward Lynch William Doherty Bridgeport James Lynch Clarence M. Webb Huntington School Rose Lynch White Hill Ruth Balmer Marion Kerwin Wis Wilson Edward §. Hawley Mabel Balmer Truth Balmer J. Edwin Stevens Elizabeth Shelton Lois Standish White Ea Its Andrew Schreiber Ripton Street Award J. Buckingham Dolph P. Leverin Mra Fonjamin Wilkea Horace Shirley Wilkes Mre Edwin Vargoshe Frederick Rowley Bartencelle Edward M. Bedrdsley

Norfield society events and travel notices in Weston

Weston August 30 Special. The Norfield Aid Society plans its annual fair and entertainment in Weston hall on September 3. Mr Jadora, Walter Brown Wilson Jr and Miss Emily Moore will leave town September 1 for the Miami winter. Stanley Werris and James Moore are on a training trip to Maine. Norfield Grange married members presented a program Friday evening, with a committee led by Mrs. George Waterbury, Mrs. Fula Mancher, Frank Fitch and Murph O'Dell. Visitors from surrounding towns attended. Members of Norfield Grange will attend the Pomona Grange meeting in Trumbull September 2.

Weston The Norfield Aid Society Weston Hall Jadora Walter Brown Wilson, Jr Misa Emily Moore Miambl Ila Stanley Werris James Moore Maine Norfield Grange George Waterbury Fula Mancher Frank Fitch Murph O'Dell Norfieth Virange Pomona Grange Trumbull Town Hall

Redding Group to Present Mystery Drama in Easton

The Redding Theatre guild under Vera Fisher will present The Spider a mystery drama in three acts and prologue by Stephen Sanford at Watson Grange hall Easton Wednesday evening at 5 80 o clock The cast includes Virginia Langdon Vera Fisher Ruth Landgon Gladys Sher wood Larry Delmar Frederick Shaw and others The play unfolds in a summer Adirondacks house with a hidden fortune a storm intruder and a sequence of thrilling revelations with Vera Fisher directing and guiding the staging

Daniel Hwegeman Della Lou Meehan Violetta Katherine Barnes James Hardy Joe LeBlanc Jesse Sanford Adirondacks Colonel Langdon Stephen Sanford Columbia University Stuart Walker American Cincinnati Sanford James ‘Barrie New York Elizabeth Marsbury American Play Company Vera Fisher Clarice

State Department Indebted To County Towns for Roads

Fairfield county towns face $110,247.81 in unpaid state-aid road costs from 1917 to present, after last Assembly session provided no new funding. Stamford leads with $33,032.43 due. Norwalk, Trumbull, Darien, Greenwich also owed. Redding and Boston debts cited for post 1923 work. Norwalk part of $489,326.27 total for contracts in progress.

Fairfield County State Highway Department General Assembly Board of Control Stamford Norwalk Trumbull Darien Greenwich Redding Boston

Milford Schools Add Five New High School Teachers

Milford public and high schools announce five new teachers for the fall term opening September 9. New hires include Donald Rice science from Branford, Martha Manroas history from Bristol, Modred Luther French from Fairfield, Margery Knox commercial from Sharon, and Helen Tucker ancient history and civics from Green Castle Indiana. They replace five departing instructors and mark the first male faculty addition besides the principal. A general teachers meeting is set for September 7 at 9 o’clock. rooms will be assigned in the afternoon at 1:30.

Midford Milford H. J. Mathewson Frederick Gorham Donald Rice Branford High School Martha J. Manroas Bristol Madison High School Modred J. Luther Fairfield Margery ©. Knox Commercial Sharon Helen Helen [. Tucker, Ancient History and Civics, Whose Home Is In Green Castle, Ind Florida Mariesther Dougherty Trene V. Howard M. Barbara Tee Helen McClellan Gertrude Mreyer Milfond High Schol

Bridgeport Man Arrested for Reckless Driving

Bridgeport resident Bishop of 275 Spruce street was arrested today by Officer Bennett on a reckless driving charge and will appear in Fairgeld Town Court Monday.

Fairwield Bishop Spruce Street Bridgeport Reckles Bennett Fairgeld

Norwalk Waif Is 10 and Will Be Adopted Tomorrow

Norwalk officials report a nine hour old baby found abandoned on Wilton avenue will be adopted by a Westport family tomorrow. Westport residents will appear at the Charity Department office in Cityball to complete declarations and required legal steps. Officials withheld the child’s identity until adoption is finalized.

Norwalk Wilton Avenue Westport Charity Department Cityball

Stratford Crash Leads to Reckless Driving Charge

Clarence Andrews age 14 of Milford is to appear in Town Court Monday on reckless driving charges after his car on Barnum Avenue and King Street struck another vehicle driven by Tony Cariantones of Bridgeport. Both cars were badly damaged but no injuries reported. Stratford police also search for a stray dog blamed for killing several chickens in local yards including Lenox and Burritt streets, with two more chicken losses reported.

Stratford Clarence Andrews Andrews Avenue Milford Hherry Bonda Barnum Avenue King Street Tony Cariantones Kindley Street Bridgeport

Newtown Police Seek Drivers In Auto Crash

Horace I. Matthews of Horseheads New York was fined 22.28 for speeding after being arrested near the flag pole on Malin street. Police followed him along the Danbury road before he turned toward Waterbury road. A malt race late Thursday night left a coupe wrecked and a injured young lady. authorities seek the other two cars involved. Local social notes include library sale proceeds funding new books and forestry association meeting with Dr. Charles H. Peck.

Newtown Horace I. Matthews Horseheads N.Y P. . McCarthy George Weber Ridgefield Barracks Malin Street Weber Newtown Forestry Association Charles H. Peck Mount Pleasant Europe Beck Philo T. Platt Mr. Bronson Litchfield Austin F. Hawes Hartford George A. Cromie City of New Haven Walter Q. Milley Allison P. Smith Smith Sanny Hook Bridgeport Newtown Country Club Frederick J. ‘Trowbridge Waterbury Trowbridge Frederick HH. Trowbridge Lower Main Street Edward M. Carmody John J. Carmody Sandy Hook Henry Madigan Janes Kelly Mary Kelly John F. Madigan Ita Anna Nonan Madigan Taylor Avenue

Daily Record of Ambulance Calls

Ambulance log for the day details multiple cases in Middletown Bridgeport and surrounding areas. Patients include Carmelina Magell aged four with contusions and abrasions and Angelina Nicoria aged twenty eight with a fractured hip bone and leg abrasion, all to Bridgeport hospital. Also listed are John Fitzpatrick thirty two alcoholism from Emergency hospital to Hillside home Peter Peterson epilesptic case to old Isolation hospital Joseph Hallovitch thirty eight bronchitis to St Vincent's hospital and others with injuries eye lacera tions needle injury and acute appendicitis plus a 28 year old Helen Mancini and John Miller with refused treatment.

Hamilton Pembroke Carmelina Magell Middletown Angelina Nicoria Federal Street Bridgeport Hospital John J. Fitzpatrick Hillside Home Alcoholism Peter Peterson Main Lumber Streets Old Isolation Hospital Joseph Hallovitch Berkshire Avenue St. Vincent's Hospital Joseph Lusky Nnne Stratford Avenue St. Vincent's, Hospital George Roden

Rough water curtails Lordship swimming races

Unusually rough water at Lordship Beach limited the weekly swim meet to three events. In the 100 yards men’s handicap Jac Porter won in 1 45, followed by J. Rollinson 1 47 and Herbert Sutton 2. The 50 yards girls handicap saw Mary Powers first in 1 15 with Helen Ross second in 1 30. In the 440 yard men’s event Porter, Sutton and Duberg finished in that order with no times recorded.

Lordship Lordship Bathing Beach Jac Porter J. Rollinson Herbert Sutton Rollinagn Sutton H. Duberg Mary Powers Helen Ross Porter Duberg

Greenwich Harbor Improvements to Cost 140000

Greenwich augu 3 0 special expenditure of 143060 for harbor improvement and beautification was proposed to the Board of B at mate and Taxation. The plan calls for raising 60000 by subscriptions with 80000 from town funds. Harbor committee aims to submit to the next town meeting with Henry Steers design including dredging and shore beautification. Property acquisitions face holdouts but options were offered. official action not taken yet.

Greenwich Harbor Commission Kent House Henry Steers Construction Company New York Trout Harbor Front John Maher Harold J. Knapp Julian Curtis Nathaniel Webb Frederick Ruprecht Lawrence Reed J. Francis Boornen A. J. Brosseau Presly Guthrie W. H. Wiggin Albert Hencken Douglas Smyth Town

Fairfield Police Probe Arson Case

Pairetel d, Aug 10 Special Awakened at 259 this morning when he smelled smoke. John Bogdany May Street found a fire set against his rear house with bags and car tubes burning briskly. He and his wife and son put it out. Police investigated James Roach Jennings Road arrested tonight on drunkenness breach of peace and assault for a disturbance at his home.

Paireteld John Tbogdany May Street Amall Bogdany James Roach Jennings Road

Danbury Hats Boom Drives City Business Surge

Danbury enjoys a sudden rise in hat making as felt and velour hats for women surge in popularity. Factories run day and night to meet orders for men and women, with drivers of fashion predicting continued demand through fall and winter. The boost ripples to fur and silk firms, boosting local employment and overall commerce.

Danbury

Westport Police Arrest Writer in Auto Cycle Crash

William English Walling a writer and former Democratic congressional nominee was arrested in Westport on reckless driving and operating without a license after a crash with a motorcycle driven by Max Bergman of New York. Bergman’s cousin Joseph Bergman was in the side car. injuries to both legs were treated in Bridgeport. Five others were arrested on various traffic charges including license offenses and drunken driving.

Westport William English Walling Congress Ma Walling Max Bergman New York Joseph Bergman Bridgeport Comant Samuel Hutching Iustave Malinborg Bamford Frank McKnight Long Island City Wee Steye Simko Ruge Street South Norwalk Shore Road Simko

Expedition Visits Ancient Norse Ruins at Godhaven Greenland

Washington AP dispatch reports the MacMillan Arctic expedition plans to visit ancient Norse ruins at Godhaven Greenland. A Navy message says the Peary arrived at Umanak yesterday and Godhaven would be glatted today as the party nears Disko Island. The voyage across Melville Bay found clear of ice.

Washington Godhaven Greenland Navy Department Byrd Navy Section Peary Umenak Codhaven Umanak Disko Island Mtertor Melville Law

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