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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1927

Page

13

Huntington School Attendance Holds Up Well

Huntington reports perfect attendance largely holding steady at the school with a few illness related absences and four whooping cough cases but no epidemic. Names listed include many students across grades two to eight plus local residents visiting New York. The item closes noting First Lieutenant Frank S. Wardle of the Colonial Guards has been awarded a rifle prize.

Huntington Huntington School Duball Richard Matthews Michael Petrichenko Marie Giannine Margaret Gazsi Susie Plavecky Michael Richar Samuel Aliano Ray Weaver Louise Baldwin Katherine Dobiesky Esther Fitzpatrick Meronica Kazo Laura Krzyzewski William Marshall Elizabeth Gazil Annice McConmey Julia Wladyka John Helman Joseph Horvath Frank Ezao Andrew Kichar Kenneth Perley Edward Parkins Leon Schneider Wiliam Tucker Alexander Uliano Robert Witteon Francis Zak Catherine Chady Fauline Doblesky Elsie Duball Frances Catherine Bab- Tonka Laura Beattie Mary Chady Emily Luchon Muriel Petereson Rose Widowich George Feltovic Adam Soltys Robert Deline Newell Jones Alfred Lockwood Mary Balon Anna Doblesky Emily Dubail Sadie Lucas Irene Misencik Ruth Deline Peter Balon Frederick Hubell Andrew Onofrey Charles Perley Tillie Schneider Curtis Ferris Leroy Helman John Rogowski Howard Stevens Clarence Webb John Hunggt Waverley Street John Joseph New York Albert Morse Bridgeport Road Killenbeck Long Island Arthur Frank Fairfield Louise Setzer Shelton Victor Nelson White Hills Frank S. Wardle Colonial Guards 102Nd Regiment

CAMPHOROLE Promises Quick Relief for Colds and Coughs

An advertisement touts CAMPHOROLE as a two action remedy that soothes irritated membranes and loosens mucus to ease stubborn coughs and chest congestion. It claims rapid relief from throat irritation, nasal blockage, bronchial tubes, and chest phlegm, warning substitutes exist from druggists.

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Rifle team wins Woodruff trophy at East Haven match

Lieutenant Colonel Robert F. Gadd reports the East Haven rifle competition in June awarded the Woodruff trophy to the 108nd infantry rifle team with Mr Warde as standout, scoring 107 and earning marks as a machine gun expert with 229 and pistol sharp shooter at 3 percent. Harold Thompson of White Hills serves as Captain of Company M.

East Haven Robert F. Gadd Ordnance Department Warde Woodruff Harold Thompson White Hills

Knights of Columbus Install Officers in Newtown

In Newtown Virgilius council Knights of Columbus installed officers at St Rose's casino. A social and dance followed with Danbury Bethel and New Milford councils guests. Prof Vonberg of Altoona amazed the crowd with eye blindfold feats and card tricks amid a lively floor show and buffet lunch.

Newtown Virgilius Council Knights of Columbus St. Rose's Casino Wirwillus Council Thonnd Feeley Bethel Ladies of Columbus of Danbury New Mulford Professor Vonberg Altoona. Pa Paul V. Cavanaugh Peeple Nas William H. Kennedy Rose's Church Francis A. Murphy Virgins Council Vireilius Rounell Grand Knieht Edward P. Taltv Charles F. Cavanstreh John F. Maloney P. F. McMahon Edward W. Troy John Collins Willen BP. Kennedy Werden Francis Bowers Gerald Hall Michael Falpin M. F. Crowe Condon

New Britain Woman Jailed for Quorum Law Violation

Nellie Karmilowicz of Irwin Place New Britain was sentenced to ten days in jail by the Superior Court for violating the liquor law. The Dec 8 Associated Press report notes the local case as part of Hartford area coverage.

Hartford Associated Press Nellie Karmilowicz Irwin Place New Britain

Wilton Church League Notes and Local Happenings

Wilton reports include Henry Miller family packing for Camden and a birth announced in Norwalk. The Congregational Ladies League meets at Cannondale, raising funds for Ananda Seminary. school reports from Kent School and Belden HLH highlight perfect attendance and veterans’ aid efforts. Auxiliary, posts, and local seniors share events and gifts for missions and charity.

Wilton Meeting, Canterbury Market Plans And Social Hour

At St. Matthews Wilton plans for study and work were discussed and articles for the Canterbury market were authorized. After the meeting a social hour and refreshments followed. In Fairfield County, Mrs. William H. Fisher attended a luncheon meeting of the League of Women Voters at Mrs. Al H. Crane in Stamford as plans for the coming year were discussed. T. Gregory and Son enlarged their Cannondale store. A minor road accident near Zion Hill caused no injuries and the car soon resumed its route. A birthday party at Mr. and Mrs. George Barringer’s home honored several guests and prizes were awarded for card games to Mrs. Cornelia Middlebrook, Mrs. Conrad Weitzel, and Ernest Tito.

Ladies’ League Congregational Church of Raymond Comstock Benjamin Albert Menderoth Southland Lincoln Academy King Mountain Western North Carolina Dorchester Georgia Mass Sheridan Coalwood Montana George Taylor Cottage Row Wilton Elsie Barringer George Elsie Tito Ernest George Barringer American Legion Auxiliary James B. Whipple Harry Abbott Dotsonville Willian Post Kent School News Marjorie Comstock John Dennin Fred Dotson Sarah Elmendorff Wiliam Godfrey Arthur Javes Olga Lennon Worth Merrill Roberta Morehouse Edwin Morehouse Samuel Perry Anita Peterson Murald Remeen Mr. Cinton Cannondale Ruth Bassett Harry Dishrow E. J. Reynolds Norwalk Miss Richeale St. Matthew’s Canterbury William H. Fisher T. Gregory Conrad Weitzel Grover Bracley Cornelia Middlebrook Alice Middlebrook Veronica Blake Marston Weed E Tito Hecker Ernest Tito

Boy's Talk Triggers Arrest in Mother's Murder Case

Kansas City, Dec. 8. A six year old boy's tale sparked the arrest of Myrtle Withey on a first degree murder charge in her husband William Jewell Withey's death from poison on October 28. Bond set at 8500,000 for the mother pending a December 17 preliminary hearing. witness Frank McAlister held on 1,000 bond. The boy said he saw his mother pour poison into the furnace. the mother claimed death followed chili con carne and self-inflicted causes.

Kansas City Associated Press Myrtle Withey Wiliam Jewell Withey

State to Buy 28 Acres of Land on Mountain Hartford

The state park and forest commission agreed at its regular meeting to purchase about 28 acres of land owned by the Stanley estate on Above All mountain in Warren. The tract adjoins property already under state control and will expand the state park on the summit.

Hartford Associated Preas Warren State Park and Forest Commission Stanley Sumulit

Fairfield county Pomona grove elects officers in Newtown

Easton and area residents attended the Fairfield county Pomona grove meeting and annual election of officers in Newtown under Potatuchk grange. Officers named include Master R. F. Dunhall Greenfield Overseer Wills Arndt Newtown lecturer Mrs Abe Rowland Ridgefield steward David Wakely Trumbull assistant steward Frank Platt Newtown chaplain Mrs Cartie T. Penny Danbury treasurer Darius St. John New Canaan secretary Nellie Blakeman Oronoque gatekeeper Richard Hopper Ridgefield Ceres Mrs Leroy Tucker Trumbull Poonmiona Mrs Willard J. Grette Easton Flora Mrs Withed Bethel lady assistant steward Mrs Betsie Dineson Monroe pianist Mrs Ace Fuller Trumbull executive committee Willard G. Gillette.

Pohtatuchk Grange R. F. Dunhall Greenfield Wills Arndt Newtown Abe Rowland Ridgefield David Wakely Trumbull Frank Platt Cartie T. Penny Danbury Darius St. John New Cannan Mra Nellie Blake Bervices Lee M E Howard B. Warren Christ Lee M. E Ambrose Marsh Luther Stonecipher Congregationist Church H. B. Warren Center Street Allene Wilkes New York Major Tristam Triver South Carolina W. W Tarbell New Yor Philadelphia G. Burr Tucker Enoch Hansen New Milford Elmer Andrews John Candee Fred Candee George Hitchcock George Marsh Florence Steadbin Brooklyn Jesse Woodhill Stratford

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