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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1924

Page

15

Ellen Clark heads Auxiliary of the A

Mrs Ellen Clark was elected president of the Ladies Auxiliary No 50 A O H at a Monday night meeting in the club room 161 Washington Avenue Others chosen include Vice President Mrs Mary Butin recording Secretary Jeannette Clark financial Secretary Gertrude Walsh treasurer Lenora Walsh mistress at arms Filsie Sixton weather Loretta Lynch chairman of the standing committee Officers will be installed in January

Ellen Clark Ladies’ Auxiliary Washington Avenue Mary Butin Jeannette Clark Gertrude Walsh Lenora Walsh Filsie Sixton Loretta Lynch Bridget Toohey

Million wasted in use of coal, architect says

Bridgeport citizens heard a talk by K B Boyd on heat economies and coal waste. He cited ten million tons of buckwheat coal wasted yearly and urged better use of appliances and new tests to cut household coal bills in half.

Bridgeport Citiens Kickerbocker Boyd American Institute of Architects Stratfiord Hatel FE G Southey Bridgeport Architect Sssociation Conne Anthropite Econonics Company

Loan manager sentenced to prison for four years

In Superior Court Judge William M Maltbie accepted guilty pleas from Walter M Keeler of Baltimore for embezzling 21000 from Beneficial Loan Company of Stamford. Keeler received from four to five years in state prison. James Sexton of Norwalk, musician, faced aggravated assault charges and received a suspended six month sentence. Lugene Shantey of Fairfield was jailed for three months for assault on Fred N Schnell.

William M Maltbie Walter M Keeler Baltimore Comepany Stamford James Sexton Norwalk Hubert Ferris Ingles Lugene Shantey Fairfield Fred N Schnell Celticaully 1

Obituaries and funeral notices from Stratford and nearby towns

Funeral services for Catherine Noonan and Catherine Reardon were held from local homes and churches with high masses of requiem. Burial in St Michael's cemetery followed. pallbearers named. Other obituaries note Martha Mills, Patrick Bayhen, Thomas Flint, Adam Schempf, Thomas Hall, Augusta Hugo, and related services with local clergy and choirs. Burial sites include Union and Lakeview cemeteries.

Catherine Noonan Patrick Noonan Martha A Mills Charles H Milla Thomas W Flint Civir Blahoplins Howe Heviow Diwis

Pastor Honored by Parish Members

Reverend Frank A Heomer received a $675 purse and a traveling bag from parishioners after completing tenure at the first Tarshyteran church. The presentation honored his service and dedication to the congregation.

Flat Entry Reported at Bishop Avenue

James Vullbag informs police of a burglary at 21 Bishop Avenue as detectives say the door was jimmied open overnight yesterday. The incident details remain under investigation by local authorities.

James Vullbag Bishop Avenue

Funeral notices for Mary Jackson Witt and Mary Craddock

The funeral for Mrs Mary Jackson Witt of Percy Jackson Street will be held tomorrow at 60 from Gannon funeral home on John Street and at Sacred Heart church. Mrs Mary Craddock widow of Jeremiah Craddock of Parrott Avenue died Monday afternoon at St Vincent’s Hospital following an operation. she was known in the North End and survived by two sons and three daughters. Funeral arrangements are not completed.

Fairie @ avenue Patrick J Bayhen Madison Avenue Patrick's Church J. Lynch M J. Thompson C M_ Hosey Mary Kelly St Michael's Cemetery Tather Lynch Beloinemp Mydurn Woodmen of Patrck Brien Jassus Quinn Daniel Sheehan Jeremiah Hagerty William Harley Daniel Hannon Adam Schempf Tidgeport Adam Sehempp Sherwood Avenue Anelee Germany Aclock Lakeview Cemetery Mary Jackson Witt Percy Jackson Norman Street Gannon John Street Sacred Heart Church Fuital Michiely Mary Craddock Jeremiah Criddark Wi Parrott Avenue St Vincent's Crad Lu Kh Cflos Harry (Raddock — Phree Louis HE Fays Jronxville Georke Baviy Ries Florence Craddock Mia George

New Catholic Church to Be Dedicated at St. Joseph’s

Announcement of dedication services for a new Catholic church on Madigan Avenue. Rev John J. Nilan of Hartford is named as probable celebrant for the solemn high mass at 7 30 PM with vespers benediction and a sermon to follow on December 21.

St. Joseph's & C. Chuch Madigan Avenue John J. Nilan Hishop Hartford

Expert criticizes U S naval defense cuts

William B. Shearer, naval expert and inventor, told the National Security League board that U S sentimentality over scrapping armaments has left America with a weaker 6 4 1 ratio under the treaty. He argued the United States ceased building a superior battleship type and that rivals have expanded their navies while Washington spent about 500 million dollars in good faith toward peace.

New York William B. Shearer National Security League Bankers’ Club America Great Britain Shearer Washington Japan United States

Restrictions Cited in Court Over Southfield Point Plan

Judge John R. Booth heard Bob Andrews of Southfield Point Stamford testify in a suit seeking a permanent injunction to stop a $1,000,000 office building that would obstruct Long Island Sound from a $60,000 residence. Andrews claimed the development was to be residential with no commercial structures and single family homes only. He admitted past keeping of poultry on the estate but said he stopped when warned he might violate restrictions. The case resumes tomorrow morning.

John R. Booth Superorcout Bob Andrews Southfield Point Stamford Southfield Pont Company Long Island Sound Andrews Andeus Southfield

Girl's misstatement used to refute testimony in damages case

In Superior court Miss Fae Wise 19 and a Stamford woman Miss Lilian Berger alleged auto crash recklessness by driver Joshe Salloway. Wise testified she signed a statement admitting Berger drove at a very slow speed but she later said she signed it to shield Berger. She claimed Berger was actually reckless. case against Salloway proceeds to the jury after all evidence was submitted.

Superior Court Oid Fae Wise Ford Ihe Misa Wise Lilian Berger Stamford Berger Josh Salloway Miss Berger Salloway Miss Wise Christopher L Avery

Countess Breaks Ribs in Fall From Horse

The Countess of Suffolk and Berkshire Marguerite Hyde Leiter of Chicago, visiting Terrary Gloucestershire, suffered two broken ribs after tumbling from her horse while rising near the town.

Terrary Gloucestershire Suffolk Berkshire Dais Marguerite Hyde Leiter Chicago

City man hired out to farmer finds place to stay all night

A city man out of work is hired to a farmer. At four in the morning the hired man is called to breakfast but leaves saying he will find a place to stay all night. The farmer shouts for him to return, but the man refuses to work and heads off down the road.

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