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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1925

Page

18

Newtown Fire Company assigns members to 10 duties

Woreman P. T. Gannon of Newtown Hook and Ladder company No. 1 split the department into hydrant, nozzle, firefighter, and fire police duties to improve efficiency. A posted list will show assignments. The changes follow a report of hydrant handling during a recent Congregational Parsonage fire. Additional notes cover church youth fellowship gathering and local residents visiting or traveling.

Newtown P. T. Gannon Newtown Hook and Ladder Company No. 1, Inc Gannon Charles F. Cavanaugh Moton Cavanaugh Congregational sParsonage Tydrant Levi C. Morris FP. H. Mccarthy M. F. Crowe Wiliam Ready Henry G. Carlson Adolph Carlson Robert W. Tiemann Robert Gannon John Cahill P. F. McMahon Martin Kenny Joseph Beniy John Ray Charles F. Cavanaudi Frank 4 Blackman George M. Stuart Paul V. Cava Mauve Frederick J. Crouch Wiliam D. Corbett Thomas Jiffen Willam Lillis Fire poHce Allison BP. Smith John J. Northrop Frank Wright Curtis Glover Trinity C Church St. John’s 'Church Sandy Hook Young People’s

Driver of Beer Truck Fined in Danbury Case

Danbury court granted a continuance until Saturday for Frederici Cyagilion of Oxford charged with driving under the influence after an accident. He was released on 250 dollars bond. Walter Oroock of Seymour fined 10 dollars and costs for intoxication. Clyde M. Sherwin of Hartford fined 200 dollars and costs for illegally transporting beer. The truck, seized by state police, was returned to Kuhn of Bethel after the liquor was destroyed.

Danbury Frederici Cyagilion Oxford Guy Court Braynick Benjamin Merrick Bridgeport Walter Oroock Seyutour Clyde M. Sherwin Fortford Sherwin Tudeefeld Barracks

Local Notes From Huntington and Surrounding Towns

Morris Neusbaum, the area’s largest grain dealer, has left his business to grandsons Goldman and Goldman and is hospitalized in New York in serious condition. In Presont the Mahegan street section remains the main stretch where cars can stay above ground. George Boehm visited Mr. and Mrs. Cribley in White Hills. Parmill River Grange appointed a committee to assist lecturer Mrs. Charles W. Goldspink for Christmas night. Willard Nicolas elected as lecturer. A Christmas meeting for grange children will be held Friday December 18 with a donated tree by Albert T. Cook. Various local residents visited relatives and hosted dinners, including Mrs. Mary A. Wilson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Kes W. Goldspink, and others on Booth’s Hill street, Nichols and Isingtass streets.

Huntington Speral Morris Neusbaum Goldman New York Mahegan Street George Boehm John Cribley White Hills Parmill River Grange Charles W. Goldspink Frances Cook Josephine Wood Andrew Fair George Bradbury Willard Nicolas Grange Albert T. Cook Kes W. Gald- Spink Booth's Hill Street George D. Nichols Hanford G. Wilson Robert, Ruth and Hanford, Jr Mary A. Wilson Derby Herbert C. Ferris C. Edward Perley Lane Istreet William Schlafman New Haven Charles Hubbell Isingtass Street David Hubbell Nichols Frank Beers Howard Hobart Beers Stratford David S. Clarke Mohegin Street Edith Clarke Etta Brockway Sheton Bridgeport Wpworth Leagues First Methodist Leekepworth League William Effepson Christ Episcopal Church Boston Easton Volunteer Fire Company New Perry Beers Greens Farms Henry Witzske Lee Keedrick Agpetuck Anna Smith Misa Elizabeth Smith Wiliam Loper Verne Loper Albert Svihra Oklahoma Preston Warren Boward Williams Oxford John Z. Mellen Minnie Smith Gene Fisher Hambet Julia Nagy Leroy Fordham Lacik Anna Vorick Walter Anderson Robert Maguar Cyiug Defiend Bayside Long Island Clarence Jennings John Logan Freda Silliman Springfield Mass Arthur Sherwood Weston Charles Candee Granaeral Nomed Grange Mery Turtey Serouts Lee Methodist Hall Théegson Charles B. Marsh Milworth League Au ¢Holr Alan Wheeler Yellow School Mina Andrews Aston Koch Hansen New Milford Andrews Mabel Lockwood Wilton Wilbur Peck Danbury Wilton Episcopal Church Lincol School Stratfield Lontha Hull Cyril Kendall Wesley Norton

College Whist Raises Funds for St Peter's Church in Monroe

The College Whist held Friday night by Mr and Mrs William Mix drew a large crowd despite a storm. Sixteen tables played and over 30 pounds cleared for St Peter's church. Christian Endeavor society elected Lois Standish president Percival Standish vice president Frances Hurd secretary treasurer and Mrs Frank Tinder organist. Harmony grange meets Thursday evening. Local residents visited relatives in Stratford and Milford with guests and return trips noted. Edward Merrill of New York spent the weekend here.

Christian Endeavor Society Lois Standish Percival Standish Frances Hurd Frank Tinder Harmony Grange Leonard Curtiss Stratford George Jacot Milford Elmer Sharp Jobe Damn E. Mersh New York Arthur Reynolds Bridgeport Hans Dineson Edward Merrill

Plain People play delight Danbury Grange hall

A large New Fairfield delegate attended the play Plain People in Danbury Grange hall presented by Newtown Grange members. The cast received constant applause for witty humor and strong acting. Miss Louise Pech was sidelined at home by a night ailment. Miss Viole Robinson and Miss Jennie Leak attended a Baptists church series in Danbury. Will Jeffreys of Breckatled discussed friends in town Sunday.

Fairfield Danbury Grange Hall Newtown Crrang Chaoracters Louise To Pech Aight Atturko Viole Robinson Jenmie Leak Daabing Ora

New Fairfield Church To Continue Services

A special committee led by D Frank Brown decided to continue Sunday services at the Congregational church as long as good congregations attend. Members showed by yesterday’s turnout that they want the services. Rev John M Dern of Danbury’s First Congregational Church will conduct next Sunday afternoon service. The church relies on pastors from out of town.

New Fairfield Bec D. Frank Brown Congregational Church John M. Dern First Congregational Church of Danbury Out of Loun

Westport Funeral Services for Longtime Resident

Miss Catherine Croft Raymond, 91, longtime Westport resident known as Aunt Kate, died Friday night. Her funeral was held at Westport Methodist Church with Rev. Norman Hall. burial at Mast Norwalk Cemetery. She leaves sisters, a niece, a nephew, and a grand nephew.

Westport Dec Catherine Crofco Raymond Westport Methodist Church Norman A.hall Old Cemetery Mast Norwalk Joseph Sniffen Harr Stoddard Stanley Willow Edson St. John Edward Reese Lee Gorham Percy Anderson Birdie Keeler H. W. Raymond Lorace New Britain William Benedict Church Street Greens Farms Benedict Howard Jaffner Bishop Hotel New Haven Norwalk Hospital Jaffner

Pastor Reups Staying Another Year Here

Spampord Dec 7. Pastor Wallace St. Minch, in charge of Methoulet Episcopal church, has accepted the board's invitation to remain another year. He previously led Andrew's clueeh in New York City and served at Migaland Avenue church in Ossining and as Superintendent of the New Inarh tick for the Methodist ebareis.

Spampord Wallace ST. Minch Andrew's Clueeh New York City Migaland Avenue Ossining Ebareis

Bible Class Opens Drive for Members in Stratfield

The Community Bible class of Stratfield announces a membership drive. About 20 have joined, with plans for monthly social events and refreshments. The group votes to give twenty percent of its collections to Stratfield Baptist Church.

Stratfield Community Bible Class Stratfield Baptist Church Daniel Drew Lewis Drew Edward Pease Eugene Trotter Walter Seigle George Thayer Willam Lane Walter Davis Burling Naramore W. ®. Norton Walter Kahn Homer Sturges Frank Wilson John Thayerholm Henry Wiltaker Ormond Wells Joseph Strolin William Walton William ‘Steeves James Cumming Pr Dent William Lane Vce W. E. Norton Joaseph Strolin Bridgeport Federation of Bible Classes Dent Frederick Peek Press Bridgeport Federation

Easton notes church events and dances this December

Easton reports a stereopticon lecture at Lee Methodist by Rev. H B Warren, Christmas pageants on December 20 and 27, a Bridgeport Worth League rally December 15, and dances at the Easton fire house with $109 proceeds. The brief item lists visits, weddings, and social happenings in town.

Stamford minister sought for dynamite in home

Stamford action follows Willow Street rooming house fire that caused about 5000 dollars in damage. Eight sticks of dynamite were removed from the ground floor and later found in an old automobile truck. Rev Clarence M Goodman pastor of the Church of the Nazarene faced a warrant for keeping dynamite in his residence while claiming a blasting license. Also noted, Paul Zahlman a natureopath was ordered jailed or to pay weekly support, with letters admitted showing forged signatures including former Postmaster O Reilly.

Stamford Dee Max Spelke Clarence M. Goodman Willow Street Goodman Church of the Nazarene Natureapath Paul Zahlman Natureopath Sammel Young Zahlmans Zahlman Hartford Zahiman O'Reilly Norwalk Coupse Murphy

Long Hill Whist Drive Aids St Peters Church Fund

Local residents attended a college whist event at the Mix home in Monroe to benefit St Peters church. Rev Melcher spoke on need of a physician and the Ninth Commandment at services. plans for Christmass services announced. various parishioners hosted, dined, and attended church events through the week.

Long Hill Walter Hawley Viola Randall Katherine Anna Gabor Emma Sherwood Robert Adams Kenneth Sherman Sam Seeley Howard Seeley Richard Gabler Franklin Mallett Frances Mallett Lillian Mallett Misa Anna Schmidt Richard Schmidt Lester Buckelew Maud Mallett St. Peter's Church Wiliam Mix Mgsroe W. BD. Melcher Long Hill M. E Misa Erickson Bridgeport Mev. White Lae Frumbull Congregational Burely Melcher Fred~Botsford Long Hull Bristol Grace Episcopal Church Carrie Walker Phe Tielena Sure Beers Charley Downs Mary Burroughs Landon George W. Cole Howard Peck Herbert Walker Stanley Isaacs E. R. Wildman Maplecroft John Wilkinson Stratford Dauhter Lawrence Sherman Long I Long Hill M

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