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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1924

Page

20

Pruning Demonstration Draws Small Redding Audience

The pruning demonstration led by W. Barrows and Roy Chapman drew few attendees in Redding on a cold Wednesday afternoon. Experts advised pruning after leaves fall and before sap rises in spring, cutting close to the trunk, painting larger cuts, and spraying to aid healing and growth.

Redding H. C. Wcollam Barrows Roy Chapman Varn Darrows Darren Dredt Nive Milo Osborne J. Schultz Frederick Juddtt M. Brown Bridgeport Carl Sill Mano Fason Wik Parraay Roy Charman Buttfield County Fair Bureau Christchurch Tay Leith MacDonad M Mathers P. R. Bradiev Chas. Perry Janercitra Esther MacFarlan Father

Long Hill Notes of Local Visits and News

Mrs John H Wherler recently visited at Mowes Thorpe Stepney. Frank Holden accepts a new job in Bridgeport. Mr and Mrs Franklin Meery and Miss Frances Mallet hosted a cent guetta gathering with Mr Harry Greenman of Newtown. Junior Conference League met at church. Mrs Omer Hutel had a severe cold.

John HH. Wherler Mowes Thorpe Stepney Frak Hold'n Bridgeport Franklin Maery Mims Frances Mallet

Coolidge names Canal Zone governor and Navy renominations

Washington December 4 President Coolidge sent to the Senate the nomination of Col. M. L. Walter of the Army Engineers to be governor of the Panama Canal. Surgeon General Edward R. Stitt was renominated for chief of the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery in the Navy Department.

Warhington Col M. L. Walter Army Engineers Panama Ceanal de Beate Cool Ee Edward R.stitt Bureau of Medicine and Surgery Navy Department

Ridgefield Library Story A Town’s Perseverant Build

Ridgefield formed a public library from a small book club started by Dr. William Todd and others in 1879. Mrs Ebenezer W. Keeler and a trio of women led the drive to create a permanent library, opening in the Town Hall and later moving to a dedicated building funded by donors and governors.

Enery Olfan Padedock Ebenezer W. Keeler Ridgefield Adams Carrie D. L. Adams L. Abbot Emma J. Paddock Warren L. Adams B. H. Smith Butt PA. Henry Aln Thomas D. S. Shole Keeler O. G. Paddock Stafford Northrop W. OS. Todd JT. King H. King Nucleus of Marlon H. Nash Mary G Seymour Crowth Dbenkk Club Ridgefield Library Ving FA Henry E. W. Keeler Elizabeth W. Morris

Monroe Whitestwick College Whist Night Benefit

Saturday night in the Town hall a whist event benefits the Monroe Bars department with a six piece orchestra. Committee on charge includes Mrs Merudin Johnson Edith Wates and Mya Arthur Curtiss. Also noted is a Stepney Fire company stove and dance at the firehouse and local social updates from Monroe villages and residents.

Monroe Prelock Merudin Johnson Edith Wates Mya Arthur Curtiss Stepney Orelock Akating W. K Mix Ntwos A. Trumbull Stratford Heorux Bliss Place Mast Villiage Massachusetts

Stamford Woman Injured In Auto Crash Released On Bail

A Stamford woman was released on bail of 300 after an accident in which she was involved. A rotor car reportedly struck a man from 46 South Main Street, and a woman was injured at 208 Atlantic Street. She was treated at Stamford Hospital and released to home. condition not serious.

Stamford Police Catch Bridgeport Fugitive

Stamford police arrest William McGreevy, a Bridgeport fugitive who escaped Ridgeport jail in 1922 and fled to New York before returning to Stamford where he was jailed for reckless driving and fined 190 dollars plus costs.

Stamford Bridgeport William McGreevy Taylor Street Ridgeport McGreevy Greenswich Ming New York

Devon Woman Elected Head Of Amaranth Order

The annual meeting of Court Milford, Order of Amaranth, elected Mrs. Nettle C. Miller Roya Matron and other Devon members to key offices. Installation is set for January 7 with a public ceremony, refreshments, and dancing. Also notes regional social events and hospital updates.

Devon Court Milford Order of Amaranth Masonic Temple Milford Nettle C. Miller Roya Matron Frank Graham Royal Matron Anns Zeiermeyer Associaaty Royal Matron William Robert Punerhie Altar Society St. Ann’s Church Ladies’ Aid Society Devon Union Colonia Sunshine Circle Lizzie Rosa Cambridge Avenue O'Clark Society Mra. Byran Woodland Drive Lundies Navegatuck Garden Improvement Association Acknash Tribe of Redmen Botsford Hall Walnut Beach

Danbury Man Plans Fur Factories Abroad

Joseph Buzaid of Danbury plans to open fur factories in Belgium France and Germany during a four month trip abroad. He traveled Europe making preliminary arrangements and will return to lead operations for Mutual Fur Cutting and several New York furriers.

Danbury Des Joseph Buzaid Wooter Helzils Mutual Fur Cutting Company Avis Saturda Wurin Ily Iroad Beem Franse German Enzaid Nome Europe Opeonins Tur Belgium France Germany New York City

Danbury Board Adopts Move for Cheaper Gas Rates

Danbury officials voted to direct the lighting committee of the Danbury and Bethel Gas and Electric Light company to seek a January board resolution authorizing legal steps to reduce gas rates and abolish the meter charge. Councilman J W Dunleavy urged action, claiming Danbury has the highest rate in the state, while Mayor A Homer Filow warned of costs and uncertain results. The vote aligned with Dunleavy against the mayor.

Dandlury Danbury A. Homer Filow Filow Utilities Commission Dunleavy Mlow

Sunday services set in Easton and Aspetuck churches

Easton MASTON Dec 4 Telexram service reports Sunday December 7 at Lee Methodist Sport Hill and West Side Methodist Aspetuck led by Rev Henry McCallum on Blames subject and Haworth League evening with Mrs Fred Marsh in charge. Fairfield County Pomona grange reelects Easton patron William S Gillette Overseer 1925.

Pomona Grange Newtown Easton Wilard S. Gilette Moe Frank Wade Arthur Solepaugh Greenfield Ambrose Marsh Sport Hill Stephen Wilson Eieanor Wiaon Jimmie Wilson Edward Gill Sport Hill School Tupper Philadelphia Tristram Tupper Arlene Wilkes G Burr Tucker Lyford Bridgeport

Bridgeport Dean Defends Girls Of Today In Westport

Bridgeport Dean Misa Marjorie Grant of Bridgeport High school addresses Staples High School Parent-Teachers Association in Westport defending today’s girls. She cites changes in living standards and urges guidance through good companions, wholesome amusements, home support, and character building to steer teens toward positive activity.

Bridgeport Westport Dec Misa Marjorie Grant Bidgeport High School Staples High School Parent-Teachers’ Association Chiildren Ethira Afs Ife Storma Misa Grant Bridgeport High School

Brookfield Church Supper and Sale Tonight

The St. Pauls Guild will hold its annual Christmas sale and supper in the Brookfield church Sunday school rooms this Friday evening. A chicken pie supper is planned with bake sale items and homemade candy available for purchase.

Brookfield Church Brookiield St. Paul's Guild John Miller Long Meadow Hall New York Jon Iis Frank Fields Long Island Anna Murphy Center Pauline Renna Danbury Young Howard Anderson Misa Leonore Hawley John Bateman Rinck Charles Lings Laurel Hill Ccom Lemuel Wetmore Frank Pinckney George Hendrickson

Greenwich Girl Weds Schenectady Man

Mary Wallace Caldicott daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Wallace Caldicott of Schenectady New York marries Henry Otte Howgate D D 8 of Greenwich. The ceremony by Rev George Alexander occurred November 24 at First Presbyterian New York. Mrs Howgate a Smith College 1920 graduate. Mr Howgate a Cornell and College of Dental and Oral Surgery graduate practicing in Greenwich. They will reside at the Sue Dial Shore Apartment Steamboat Road after December 20.

Charles Wallace Caldicott Schenectady New York Mary Wallace Caldicott Henry Otte Howgate D. D Greenwich Ona Tor George Alexander Firs Prebyterian Church New York City Howgate Smith College Smith Coleg Training School Sie Phiadelphia Wowgate Cornell University College of Dental and Sue Dial

Wemport State police opens new barracks in Lynehan era

The Wemport State police barracks in Lynehan opened today with Sergeant Walter Lynehan in charge. Troopers Franca Fratino Eugene Burns Edwards Streaman John Guinan and Charles Quigley comprise the new squad. Reassigned Bridgeport men may join, and two long-time Bridgeport troopers expected later. The facility includes living quarters on two floors with bedrooms dining room kitchen and a rear garage for motor equipment.

Westport Wemport Walter Lynehan Bridgeport Chic Francis Starwalk Selvatore Fratino Fauentuck Darien Greenwich Atate Atafon Lynehan Franca Frat'no Eugene Urns Edwards Streaman John Guinan Charles Quigley Bernard Scully Charles Myatt Parracks

Grand Commander to Attend Greenwich Ball

On December 9 a reception and ball will be held at the Maonic Temple in Stamford under the Stamford Commandery. Right Eminent Bir F. Ward DeKlyn, Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of Connecticut, will be guest of honor. An orchestra will provide music and refreshments will be served. Local attendance is expected from Greenwich.

Greenwich Stamford Commandery Maonic Temple Auditorium Stamford Bir F. Ward DeKlyn Grand Commandery Connecticut Bluale C. L Martin J. &. Vaska C. EB. Theal Jr KE. P. Morgan M. W. Mix A. V. Johnson

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