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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1924

Page

5

Westport Buys Junior High Site At 30200 Cost

Westport agrees to acquire the Wilkins Nash property on the Post Road near Burr Avenue for a proposed new junior high school at a cost of 30200. The 22 acre estate, part of which was valued at 17500 by the 1923 assessment, was purchased through Frederik M. Salmon for the School Committee and Mayor Bedford. The deal, finalized Friday, awaits title search and deed filing.

Westport Post Road Burr Avenue Norvalk Town Eliza A. Wilkins Amelia R. Nash Frederik M. Salmon Hdward Bedfort Salomon Wilkins-Nash Bedford School Myrtle xing-Nash Ates Board of Bedford Mra Harris Blarrison Breeves Channing P. Harris Rey Anderson Norwalk Evers Green Avenue

Milford Plans Pension Fund for Fire and Police

Milford counsels consider a formal pension plan for retired fire and police, led by Judge Omaar W. Platt and officers of the police board. A local committee studies funding and legislation, with approval sought from townspeople and the General Assembly if needed. Also notes Christmas seal campaign progress, Delphian and Legion Auxiliary events, and local social notices.

Milmor Tity Elpurauy Services Plana Omaar W. Platt William M. O'Hara Police Board Wiliam A. Ford Mes Nury Nis Stanley N. Clark Port Chester N.Y Abert N. Clark Gull Street Fellowcraft Association of Ansintawne Indwe A. F A. M Masonic Assembly Hall Ansantawag Lodge AL Fo

Armory polling place talks edge toward agreement in Stamford

Stamford officials report progress on using the State Armory as a polling site for five districts in the December 160 election. Mayor Alfred Phillips and First Selectman Charles H. Martin say objections from the National Guard drill schedule may be resolved, with two company commanders to be consulted.

Stamford State Armory First National Guard Justice Fennel Phillipa Atated Marti Dana Potter Kiernan Harford Weston Gram Norfield A Houl Paul Tachow Charlotte Broch Myron Waterbury Jayton Broch Rosie Karass Irederick

Lordship Scouts Move Meeting To Friday At Fire Hall

Lordship Boy Scouts shift their weekly meeting from Tuesday to Friday evening and will meet at the Lordship Fire Hall afterwards. The planned play is postponed until after Christmas.

Lordship Boy Scouts Lordship Fire Hall the Lordship Sunday School Malcolm Ottoway Leon Botsford James Profzer Cleveland Olive Mary Duny Cherry Street Tr M Foley Paol M. W. Downs Children Farm Walter Hartforde Joseph Reynelde Worram Leen Funty Stratford Road Viel Cross Red Cross Lordship Inxeph Ta Reynold WF. Lathan Ate Ro Bowen Thomas Maddieton Malcolm Otawny Artrude Reynolda Fairfled Lowighip

Brookfield Social, Moves, and Thanksgiving Gatherings

Brookfield reports the next community social to be held at the Town hall Monday evening December Lat o'clock. Families gathered for Thanksgiving with Sheriff and Peter H. Fennel hosting visiting relatives from Newtown Bethel Danbury and more. Sisters from Des Moines and residents of Isridgeport joined local hosts in holiday quads at multiple homes.

Brookfield Town Hall O'Clork J. Howard Peck Willam R. Hamlin Brookfield Center Brookfield Junction Peter H. Fennel John A. Carlson Eoizabeth Newtown Winkfield Haines Bethel George Miller Danbury Alice Gilbert Long Island Edwin Travers John Thornhill John S. Thornhill Stanley H. Weck Margaret Yaniinsky Fusion Martha, Wildman Ray Wildman Tes Moines Tn Daniel Murphy Des Moines Les Moines Isridgeport Murphy Rieter Maria Rita

Monroe News Snippet Delivers Gifts and Visits

In Monroe on November 30 a birthday box of pine and fruit gifts reached Mrs Charles Powell from friends. Visitors shared Thanksgiving meals with local families including Huntley, Lewis, Beardsley, Smith, Idally, and Nelson. A Boston student enjoyed recess at home, and a hospital update noted Mr Fox Yale’s return after an arm amputation.

Herbert Smith Sgn Greenwich Mra Edward Idaley Miye Coreiers Henjamin Vdeley Vind Chris Nelson LTD Atninttinen Nemanmasomne

Mills Accident An Odd Affair Declares Phelan

Westport, Nov 30. Testimony at an inquest led by Gov John J Phelan into the fatal injury of Con ainhle George Maix during special traffic duty. Witnesses disagreed on signals given by officer Mills and driver Agar, who said he could not pass on the right. Coroner to withhold ruling until witnesses clarify if any car occupants saw conflicting signals.

Westport Te'e@ram Govenor John J. Phelan George Maix Willemat J. Amar ITN Wea Poth Cis Agars Agar Phean Will Ron Mills Yale Harvard New Haven Mills First Selectman King Manstfield Milly Qussy Jannet Mitas Edward A. Keating Poa Walter Duffy Poltene Taan Paul Tomasky William R. Munson

Huntington News Roundup of Social Visits and School Meeting

Huntington area reports a large group walked from Bridgeport to visit Mrs. Anna Zeigler and enjoy a straw ride. The crowd includes Grace Franklin and several Powers, Zeigler family members, and local residents. Dinner hosts Mr. and Mrs. Edward Buckingham welcomed Lorraine Callen and others. A Thanksgiving gathering at the Sadler home featured several guests. The Parent Teacher Association meets tonight at Huntington school hall with Miss Mabel Valette leading the program. Additional notes list local visits, dances, and Thanksgiving guests across Huntington, White Hills, Stratford, and Waterbury.

Norfield O New Canaan Cannondale Cherys Jer Miss Burr Fkaston Joba Lunb Helenudd Charlotte Wawaederwiser Holandi Myron Watertaorfield Frank Menateatt Lumen Maude Browkch Anne Anid Huntington Bridgeport Anna Zeigler Hunting Teh Street Grace Franklin Tlelefi Powers Frances Powers Ruth “Egier Elsie Burghart Maxa Mildred Wrenz Rey Carl H. Pheim Emile Zeigler Otto Burghart Pshilip Kilepp Edward J. Buckinghim Bury Henry A. Buckingham White Hills Harley Goldstot Walnut Tree BU Street Willan Bowers Adlanta Lois Tie Wooddsiy Edward &. Kiewley Habingter Sadier Lipton Street Wil Wridgeport Momiay “Vening Huntington School Hall Mabel Vatenette George Wartlett Sford Bean Tivorge Shelton Booth Hlm Olin Gt Shelton Naney Hawley Palmer Perendis Sadler Hone Ripten Street George Pearsall Marie Kadler Hughue Matroim Long HN Anthony TO Clarence Hobson Stratford M Guerre John Wilkinson Warren Willam Roger Frank Waterbury Irving Charles Grima

In Toxicity Charges After Car Collision in Stamford

James Roach of Norwalk was fined 100 dollars in city court for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. He collided first with a Standard Oil vehicle driven by John Denlolu of South Norwalk and then with a second car driven by Stanley Timinsky of Stamford at South and Main streets. No injuries were reported though all three vehicles were damaged.

Stamford James Roach U Grand Street Norwalk Iiluenew Hallar Roach Standard Oil Company Obn Denlolu Bouton Street South Norwalk Stanley Timinsky Ludlow Street Main Streets Vara Roach Yidanen

Norwalk Republican Women appoint committee chairs

Mrs Benjamin Andrews, new president of the Norwalk Women’s Republican association, named committee chairs including Finance Mrs George Hubbell Citizenship Mrs Alexan J. Rummier Education Honal Mrs Ress o Vickers Publicity Mrs Frank Chodyvear Years Mrs John Merriman and H Linke Music Mrs Herbert Pollard Mayor Mrs Alvin J. Wadeworth The citizenship committee will resume educational work and lead round table luncheons and discussions mid January run by the association.

Norwalk Telegran Benjamin. Andrews Woma Republican ,Association Inance George. Hubbell Alexan J. Rummier Edugn- Honal Ress O Vickers Edward Hunt'ncton Etvic Alfred J Reckins Pubiietty Frank John Merriman H. Linke Herbert Pollard Mator Alvin JD. Wadeworth

Local Ridgefield Notes On Holidays And Gatherings

Miss Mary L Tebpas and Miss Helen Prentice, Hamilton High teachers, spend Thanksgiving in Massachusetts and Mystic. Notables including George G Scott Jr and Ralph B Croughley visit Ridgefield. Local church groups hold meetings December 1 and 2. Reunion at Cannondale and a play, The Great Winterson Mine, slated for December 4 at Congregational church house.

Alpgietteld Telgram Mary L. Tebpas Hamilton High Schoys Amingham Mass Mise Helen Prentice Hamilton High Mystic Misa Rui Lord Robert J. Rykes Mes.s of New York Guesis Methodis George G. Scott, Jr Danbury Trents WM George G. Scott Ralph B. Croachley Uplate University Hamilton C.D. Qgroughley Fast Ridge Walter Brundage Fred T. Brundage Bryon Park Donald Cumming Connecticut Agricultural College Storrs Conn Hls Fhe M.C. Keeer M. 75 Vorace Waser Conrad Rockelein Graen H. Kasper Igoseph Kasper Wickapee Farm Ladies’ Ald Society The Congregational Church Jennie Catoonah Street Ridgefield Jesse MH. Benedict St. Stephen's Guild Clork Arminion Arel Francis Than Han Cannondale Louise Martin Stamford Amd Louis Martin KK Martin Hidgenield Fld Martin Philip George Brown Misa Ruth Brown New Haven H. D. Smith Walter SB. Smith Thrown Walter Smith Clyde Raymond Albert Yandstram Roswell Bacon Sveapmeros Winterson Congregational Church House Hamiltonian Whrh

Easton Ay Wostnesry hosts Patrons of Husbandry visit

Easton area residents and Patrons of Husbandry from Potaluele Grange Newtown visit Norfield patrons on Friday evening. Attendees include Mr and Mrs Arthur Curtiss John Downs and family Denson and many locals. An auction is planned at the Bridgeport Hydrague Company tomorrow.

Potaluele Grange Newtown Eaterhaield Pomona Bran Bibby Arthur Curtiss Monran John Downs Denson Easanes Norfield Red Vandes Lkelon Marsh Aurel Riman Kenneth Tagan Misa Alice Bridgeport Hydrague Company

Funeral of Constable Milla In Snow Draws Crowd

Westport November 30 funeral held for Constable George Milla who died after being struck by an automobile while directing traffic. Large crowd braved rain and snow at the Fable Peres chapel on Stai Street. Service led by Rev Edward Luka Reed and Rev Vinton W Mitchell. Knights of Pythias and Bethlehem Shep herds delegates attended. burial at Willowbrook. Also notes on local club plans and a sports shoot, plus various social items and public health updates from the area.

Westport George Milla Peres Chapel Laegrave Edward Luka Reed Christ Lipiscopal Church Vinton W. Mitchell Methodist Church Shepherds of George A. ‘Arrow Harvey Barraclough Loula Anger Menry Mila Charles Platt Granville Colgar Wilowbrook Cemetery

Doubt Man's Sanity After Court Trial

Greenwich borough court postponed cases of John Martin and Adeline Carrett, both charged with assault, for a sanity examination of Martin by Judge James I Meade. Martin's testimony prompted observation by a physician after a dispute over a trifled matter led to his arrest yesterday.

Greenwich John Martin Adeline Carrett James I. Meade Martin Borough Court

Notable Local Tragedy In Lower Whitey Hills District

Marco Fioceto, 6, of Lower Whitey Hills district, died by self inflicted gunshot yesterday. He had long health problems including throat troubles. He and his family moved to California years ago but found little relief. Survived by wife and two sons. Funeral arrangements by T. E. Donovan, city funeral director, to be announced.

Shelton Marco Fiocetlo Lower Whity Hills Frocello Long HD Avenue Ws Health Calfornia Uetle Relet T. E. Donovan Fray

Creditors Meet Today Over Norwalk Candy Shop Insolvency

Norwalk creditors of the Norwalk Candy Shop at 49 Wall Street will meet Monday to act on insolvency. George Notlis is the principal owner. Claims total about 9000 dollars while assets reach around 2000 dollars, with 2750 in notes secured by a conditional mortgage.

Norwalk Wall Street George Notls

Danbury Couple Feted On Golden Wedding Anniversary

Danbury residents Mr and Mrs Charles M Johnson observed their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a reception at Sweriab Congregational church. They were the city's first Swedish couple to reach age fifty, and a purse of gold was presented.

Danbury Charles M. Johnson Terre Haute Road Sweriab Congregational Church Johnson Wilbur N. Nyline Charlea Peterson Sweden

Norwalk Coroner Reserves Ruling in Trolley Death

Norwalk November 30 Coroner John J Phelan reserved his decision after an inquest into the death of Mrs Helen Keller 74 of Elizabeth Street South Norwalk who was struck by a trolley on Railroad Avenue Wednesday morning Eyewitnesses were lacking but testimony suggested she crossed in front of the alley just as the car started Motorman Edward N Godfrey 34 years on the job testified he did not see her Medical examiner Dr Samuel Huntington said the rear wheel may have passed over her Several witnesses including workers from Southern New England Telephone and New Haven road were called The inquest adjourned without a verdict

Normvalk John J. Phelan Helen Keller Elizabeth Street South Norwalk Railroad Avenue Ramuel H. Huntington Eyward N. Godfrey Troley Agv Gton Ciod Frey Otto Fanmerthal River Thomas Konner Southern New England Telephone Company Conrad Ryan New Haven Road Louis Ferrino Mary Underhill Lawrence Street Covenrr Phelan

Seek 10 ascertain owner of gun in Stamford murder

Stamford November 3. The murder of Tenry Teedd of Bond Street by a 438 calibre revolver remains unsolved. Police hope to prove ownership of the revolver found on the lawn of Harry H. Martin of Forest Street by identifying a suspect. Townes of Worth Street has denied the shooting and William Wilson of Pacific Street was held near the Stamford Linden Line.

Stamford Hy Telerams Tenry Teedd Bond Street Harry H. Martin Forest Street Lastev Award Townes Worth Street Wredd Aewures Wilam Wilson Pacificstreat Poles Stamfordlinden

Veteran Fireman Leads Groundbreaking at Fort Trumbull Fire House

Miford Fire Department marks milestone as 80-year veteran Pop Shipley breaks ground for a new Fort Trumbull Fire House costing about 130000, to be built by Libby and Howarth of Devon. Shipley, organizer of Chem Company No. 2 and long-time Milford fire technician, is honored for decades of service. Building to be bungalow style 52 by 40 with living quarters, slated for completion in three months.

MERD Teles Fort Trumbull Beach Miford Fire Department Mehier Mort 'T Tha Pop Bhite Hismas Frends Hewis Chem!ompany No. 2 Fort Trubull Ie Sran Community Fire Fights Wireman Shipley Phoenix Volunteer Fire Company Waterbury New York Roeter Milford Fort Trumbull Ceverwl Fort Trumbull Company Shiptoy Board of Fire Commissionara Hhe Fort Trumuly Libby and Howarth Devon Sboum

Devon Improvement Association Plans Dinner and Meeting

Devon news notes a regular Devon Improvement association meeting Monday evening with a social program. December 8 plans a dinner at Indian River Rest Milford. Also reports St Andrew Episcopal Mission consecration on Bridgeport Ave. and Connecticut Light and Power public inspection of Devon Power Station December 6 until 4.0

Devon Devon Improvement Association Indian River Milford E. C. Acheson Yartford St. Andrew Bridgeport G. Everett Knollmey St. Peter's Church of Acheson Connecticut Light and Power Anis Jacex New England

Painful rheumatic neuritis advertised remedy Dona

An advertisement promotes dona as a treatment for rheumatic neuritis and shoulder pain. It urges keeping hands out of cold water, warming the shoulders, and following the directions on the age. Weldona claims to have helped thousands and suggests purchasing from druggists.

Dona Weldona

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