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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1924

Page

20

Milford Debate on Gossips Sets Town Hall Stage

Milford hosts a semi monthly Indian River Grange meeting at Knights of Columbus hall on Friday December 6 with a debate on whether men are more given to gossip than women. Edith Bis and Albert Roder speak for the affirmative while Jerry Hubbard and Paul Grimer argue the negative amid a flat musical program by the Berrien sisters and others. Refreshments follow.

Milford Tela-aram Service Indian River Grange Knights of Columbus Pais Grange Edith Bis Albert Roder Tto Jerry Hubbard Paul Grimer Martha Catherine Berrien Yale’ Art School New York School of Design and Art Emery Randolph New York Tasy Migs Virgilla Berrien Oon Roderick Foster Mise Clara Fenn Foster

Trumbull Women 10 Hold Supper and Fancy Sale

The Trumbull Women 10 group will host its annual sale and supper in the Town Hall on Saturday. Afternoon events include games and a fish pond from 3 to 6 with a harvest supper at 6 followed by entertainment. Attendees include Rev W White Mrs White and numerous local residents.

Talmbull W Com Trull Ap Entertainment W. , White Whiteier Hattie French Monsante Gustave Rutchey Burr F. Beach Fred Nulds Ruth Blackman H. Chrieti¢é Frederica Soaper Charlea I Ensign Arthur Plumb Helen Plumb Richard Knecht Howard Beach Lewis & Mathias Maimeporigh School Plumb Misa Cory Beach Charies SS. Evittey Reach Ernest S. Ward Burr F. Weach Albert J. Linley Mya Frederick Heyonlds Bridge Howard Ath Charles F. Messepa Thevening Whist Club

Parked car leads to police custody and release

Stamford report states Flarolt E. Gibsor parked near a park automobile, was taken into custody after a street incident overnight. He was released with a warning under a police order.

Stamford Erin Service Flarolt E. Gibsor Ime

Real prescription for the torturing pains of neuritis

An old time medical note recounts a home remedy claiming to ease neuritis pain and rheumatoid arthritis symptoms with various pills and tonics. It urges readers to buy from specific stores and asserts dramatic relief, though language and claims are unverified and likely unsafe. The piece reflects period medical marketing and the era's treatment anecdotes.

Milford man arrested after cross country fugitive pursuit

Joseph Volney, 35, born in Tacoma, was arrested by Milford police at Walnut Beach on a fugitive from justice charge. He appeared in town court, bond set at 1000, and was jailed in New Haven awaiting extradition papers from Tacoma authorities. The case stems from a fraud inquiry and a cross continental chase ending in Milford.

Milford Joseph Volney Tacoma Washington J. M. Major H. J. Galbbrenner Walnut Beach Justhes Wan Judis J. D. Brown, Jr Waa Velney New Haven Volney Fern Street California Asl J. Dy Harvon Jr Vrourt

Easton Special Election Date Set By Town Clerk

Town Clerk posts notice for Easton special election at Academy School in Easton Center on December 16 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. to vote by ballot for a U S Senator to fill the vacancy caused by Frank B. Trandeges' death. Local society notes several residents attend events and gatherings.

Easton

Lordship Athenaeum Plans Thanksgiving Reunion Event

The Lordship Women's Auxiliary and Sunday school groups held gatherings this week. Members met at Mrs F C Tathrop's home to finish arches of clothing for the foreign mission in Stratford and plan a Thanksgiving reunion note.

Minnie Perkins Touwet Perkine Mies Bea Beoukt Tie Lordship Athlon Wie The Lordship Sunday School F.C. Tathrop Stratford

Hens Balk at Cold Snap in Laying Contest at Storrs

In Storrs Connecticut during the fourth week of the Storrs laying contest a drop from 3.487 to 3.250 eggs per bird week was recorded, a decline from last year but still above the eight year pre-light average. High scores were achieved by pens including Alb. Riess Whae Wy TeRamah Nel and Hanson’s Leghorns. Advances in mercury vapor lamp studies suggest visible light boosts chick growth and similar ultraviolet light could aid poultry when sunlight is scarce, though cost limits use.

Storrs Conn Riess Hanson's Corvallie Gre Acrebridge Farm Masy Pinecrest Orchards Rhode Island

Brookfield Folk to Entertain Two Granges Tonight

Brookfield Dec 8 Two visiting granges from Danbury and Monroe will visit Pokono grange tomorrow evening. Newly elected officers of Pokono grange are listed. Also reported are a funeral for Alive Peck and injuries to Miss Johnson and Inez Anderson resuming studies at Pratt's Institute. Local residents and visitors noted.

Brookfield U8ys Bervic Danbury Grange Harmony Grange Monroe Pokono Grange Binckimnan Rotary Han O. Weeks Gaepee Wallrad J Johnson Indy Nelly Camp Ceres Sigfried Larsen Pomona Arthur Secars Flora Alva Johnson Lillian Julius x Peck George E. Peck Danbury Brookield Te. Junius F Smith Brookfield Noy Rank Johnson Oscar Johnson Inez Anderson Pratt's Institute Rod Andrew Anderson Ward Alaby Danby Hospital Miles Alwhy Wilhelmina Uimtaise Schenectady George Ramos H. Frederick Wheever Stratford she-Trumbull, Home

Monroes Ladies Auxiliaries Hold Regular Meeting and Prizes Awarded

The Monroe unit of the Uy Telegrant the' Mune MAXTOL held its regular meeting Tuesday. Ambrose Hurd chaired a committee to confer with Mr. Knappus about wiring cost from the frehouse to Chief Havers pham's wane. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Miche Taratu, Mrs. Woosmith, Charles Skillings and Jack Pote. Dinner guests included Mrs. Ambrose Hurd and Mrs. Arthur Curtiss. Walter Lordson of Mount Mounnew, Wallisford, underwent an appendectomy at the sport hospital. Numerous local residents were mentioned as ill or visiting, with notes on social visits and recent entertainment.

Miche Taratu Charles Skillings Jack Pote Heuia Ambrose Hurd Wan Arthur Curtiss Hichard Lord Mie J. Jahnsen Ae Choate School Wallisgford Ine Ty Yen O's Arthur C i Willan Beardstoy Webster Dosuridth M Neil Bridwport T. F. Atkinson Eoward Curtiss Misa Agnes Peardsley Dart Beardsley Bal Ayadi

Devon Community Club To Hold Annual Dinner

Devon community notes announce the Riverchitt Community club monthly meeting at the Manor house Rivercliff with a costume banquet following the business session. Also, Mr and Mrs George Kendry and daughter Gladys of Naugatuck leave for Orlando Florida for the winter. Mrs Abramson to Miami. The Ladies Society of Devon Union church plans a work meeting at 4 o'clock for a Friday sale. Mrs Huntney Galbranger of Nanguinek avenue Walnut Beach returns from New York City visit.

Devon Dee Riverchitt Itivercliff Ases George Kendry Gladys Naugatuck Ayeue Tomorrew Orlando Florida

Huntington Woman Opens Home for Sock Club Meet

A Huntington woman hosts a sock club gathering at her Nichola avenue home Thursday afternoon. The report lists numerous local visitors and social events, including visits from residents of Bridgeport, Danbury, Stanford, Seymour, and New Haven area towns, with notes on church and community group activities.

Huntington Ce Baason Kennedys X.Y Clarence AL Webb Ar Nichols Avenie Hes Aeve Eral

Stamford Drill Town Completed by Fire Department

Stamford reports completion of a new drill town used to train firemen. Tests showed the facility solidly constructed with access for hoses and other equipment. Deputy Chief L.Y. directed the drill and noted provisions for testing all equipment.

Stamford Notiain Au Bull L.Y

Derby Fans Rally to Aid Injured Red Brock

Derby and Shelton residents rally to support Red Brock after the Thanksgiving Day clash. Derby Shelton community groups plan a benefit game and fund drive to cover hospital bills and equipment. local business leaders and boards of trade contribute to a unified show of sportsmanship and aid.

Derby Shelton Derby Sport Red Brock Idla Aneg Griffin Hospital Nurmether Derby-Shelton Conmunity Leon Tallberg Board of Trade Rooms Athiev Red” Brock Business Newa Ite Brock

Weston Couple Plan Winter Trip Through Italy

Weston Dees F, Mrs. Frank Lo Uobb and family left their town home Monday and stay at the Manor House in Westport. They will depart next week for Italy, planning a winter visit. The Weston Congregational church elected officers at its annual meeting, with Mrs Vernis Banks as clerk and others listed. The Norfield Aid Society met and elected Verni Banks president, Mrs Frank Bennett vice president, Mrs Frank Fitch secretary, and Arthur C Bradley treasurer. The New Century Players of Bridgeport performed in Weston on Saturday, with music by McEddy’s Orchestra and proceeds aiding Town improvements through the Weston Rigneal effort.

David E. Platt Atrs Platt Milford Post American Legion Town Hall Anc Arthur W. Skinner Volunteer Council Raya Arcanum Aresanam Hall Ty Baldwin Clifford Gordon Orris E. Rhodes John D. Campbell Ledger T. Clark Air Lester O'Hara Ettader Park Milford Hospital Abs Verni Barks Frank Bennett Frank Fitch Arthur C. Bradley Weaton New Centucy Players Bridgeport Inrange Ly Te Veri Mmusic McEddy Weston Rigneel Tor ‘Town Improvements

Fragmented OCR hints at community notices and dinner events

The readable text references community gatherings in Brooklyn and nearby areas, including a dinner event and a porch talk. Mentions of Poverty, real estate sale, and local social activities appear, with scattered names such as Campbell, Mrs. Dudley, and Nelson Hecht.

Bea Nail Warn Tomors Nelson Hecht

VETE HINAREN DIES BRUNDAGE VETERINARIAN OBITUARY

Veteran veterinarian Brundage longtime Third Avenue Railway staffer in New York and Mt. Kisco businessman. He moved to Note work 35 years ago and is survived by his wife and son Frank in Mt. Kisco. Funeral plans incomplete. He planned a simple memorial at the birthplace of the Nation's chief executives.

Nouwadk Teles Vu Giber Brundage New York Third Avenue Railway Mt. Kisco Frank

Latin Studied by Cross Word Puzzle at Fairfield High

Fairfield High School students embrace a new craze as freshmen in the Freshman Forum prepare a Latin word puzzle. The puzzle uses Latin terms full of classic references, with a key explained in Latin, and a nod to the famous line All Gaul is divided in three.

Vairfield Dec Fairfield High School Gaul

Newtown Sheriff Recovers Stolen Car Outside Bridgeport

Newtown deputies recover a roadster stolen from in front of Sophie’s restaurant on Cannon street Bridgeport last week. Deputy Morris D. Beers found it in woods between Walker’s Farm district and Pradleyville late Monday. Boston firm Batchelder Snetder owned it. J Brenon Connecticut rep retrieved it, car damaged but unharmed. Cantata program at St John’s church features choir with Herbert Schmidt organist and several soloists at 7:30 pm. A devotional service precedes, with a silver collection planned for new music.

Newtown Uy Telegram Service Sophie Cannon Street Bridgeport Walker's Farm Pradleyville Half Way Uiver Morris D. Beers Lo & Garage Thomas Bailey Beers Batchelder, Snetder Company Boston Meera J Brenon Connecticut Sheri Boers St. John’s Church St John’s Newton Herbet Cmtler Aupranos Misses Vesner Fiorence Marner Viola Gackls Dorothy Dinkler Hioixe Johnson Creorge Geekle He Tucker Misa Viola Mculdiaritone Tahati G H. Tarbox Frederick M .Guly Girl's Friends , Society Kay de. Riehmwnd HL Gesner Bt. John's

Pomona Grange Holds Annual County Election

Newtown December telegraph service reports Wakfield County Pomona Granges hosted by Pottatuck Grange No. 120. Officers for the ensuing year were elected at Grange hall. dinner followed at Trinity church. Notable remarks by state officials and local clergy framed the event with communal and agricultural themes.

Newtown Dec Wakfield County Pomona Grangs Pottatuck Grange No Femona Grange Hall Congregational Church Portstock Grange Trinity Church Edith W. G. Mitchell Withness Mia Anpa W. Murphy Pootatuck Grange Vera B Tucker v Trumbull Connecticut Mra J. Arthur Mierwood Easton Grange G. Herbert Ekins Walter C. Fittey New Haven State Work Commission Fairtent County Mastes Edgar J. Tucker Trumbull Willard & Gillette Easton Nellie B. Blackman Houssfome Menard Wille Arnoll Pootatuck Assiatant Arthur BR. Joree Pokona Chaplet Carrie T Penny Danbury Tres “Aurer D. A. St. John New Canaon Becrotary Edith W. G. Mitchell Frank H. Pitah Xorfield Crees Iillion Fairfield County Bethe Dambury Hastoy Greenfeld Hil Harmony Hollamtonle Lak Valley New Cansan Pohtatsel Pokono Visito T

Golden Wedding Jubilee at Silvermine

Mr and Mrs Er Dickens of Silvermine celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary with jubilee gifts flowers and many guests offering congratulations. The event honors a long marriage with friends and relatives in attendance and gold pieces presented. The Romford firemen children and Stanford policemen children are invited to a Christmas party hosted by Mr and Mrs Ernest T Simondetti on Papers Hill.

Porwalk Tee Er Dickens Silvermine Dickens Childhon Stamford Romford Ismaat Ernest T. Simondetti Stanford Simondetti Place Papers Hill

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