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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1923

Page

10

Fruit Growers of State Hold 33rd Meet Tomorrow

The 33rd annual Connecticut fruit growers gathering will feature a fruit exhibit with nearly 400 prizes across classes including table fruit, jams, and wines. Speakers from New York, Connecticut, and New England will present on spraying, pest control, and orchard development as the group plans a dinner at Bond Hotel and a Get together at Hotel Band.

Fruit Growers OF State Bond Hotel Hartford Ulin Society Cord. spiviai Teature _ tvs Smic Armosy A. J. Bardys Hudson Edwin W W. Mitchell New York State Horticultural Society New Hampshire Agricultural College New England George A. Crow G PB. Clinton Connectiouy Agricultural | College Conncericute W. H. Darrow Connecticut Rontreling Philip Garn Tim Replcy Will Paul Meco South Newngland Ted Bo R.A. van ‘Maver Massachusetts Agriculural Sig Isa

Darien News Roundup From Noroton Heights And Nearby

Local residents at Collender's Point and Vanderbilts Hotel in New York mingle through social events and visits. Notables include Mrs Lyn ford M Dickenson and Anita Melanix with various relatives. A barn dance at Ernest Crofoot’s barn drew many residents, with Rev William Sinnott preaching at the Noroton Presbyterian church.

Bain Zeigt Lynford M. Dickenson Collender’s Point New York City Vanderpilt Hotel Vie Anita Melanix Gardner Sitter Neroton Shen New Canaan Ludith Cantrell Os Vial New Ib Catherine Holby New Rochelle Ne Yu Davis Balkard Maple Sireet Lois Gillette Teaghur New Mavenafer Y Siel Devenport Slams Ambrose Noroton Wieter Relph Long Esidants Heights Anne Woods Joseph Woods Ernest Crofcote Losteeses Fiuzel Crofoot Dorothy Smith Elizabeth DeCourcy Beatrice Schrader Barbara Rohr Marjorie Sparks Messers Donald Burgeeser William Sin¢tlatr Presbyterian Church North Srapakoatsatjonel

Fairfield High School Fire Danger Threatens Closure

Stratford Rec. 11 report details a fire trap in the Fairfield High School attic and blocked corridors. Officials warn the state Education Department could withhold funds or close the school if town inaction continues, while frustration grows over facilities and safety.

Payrfield State Department of “Education Stats Tonsa Sthodla Smith Tocwl Tech Davia Jetter Scugenté Davis Tyne John WW. Perry Menihere Yrysielan le Ee Poole Smithr Berry Alan Geemin John E. Perry ecHoal Tows Business Lim School

Danbury School Board Veteran William Lane Dies

William B. Lane, longtime Danbury town school committee member for 35 years and former chairman, died suddenly at home. A Democrat, he ran the family shoe business and resigned from the committee in 1921. Survived by wife, six children, a sister in Bridgeport, and several grandchildren, his funeral will be held at St Joseph's Church with attendance from current school officials.

Helen Wiliam Lane Ale Danbury Sehoal Voramtter Reuy Enights of Columbus Nir Whing Howard T. Lewis Sriugeport Willum D. Lane New York John FE. Tan Chicago Walter J. Turney James MocNapari Bridgeport Katherlne Law St. Toseph's Church George A. Laneales Daybury Fuera Wilbo St Joseph's Church Beard

Mrs Walker Elected Head of Community Club

Mrs Herbert Walker was elected president of the Community Club at the annual meeting held Monday evening at the lodge. Other officers include Mrs George Cruur er, treasurer Mrs Ry Twucas, secretary John Nahoney, and committee members Mr B S Benen and Mrs J Walker. The club reported prosperity in membership and finances.

Wonty Hib Iseer Gordag Ye Eal Herbert Walker Proaidaant George Cruurer Ry Twucas John Nahoney House Cans Mines B.S. Benen J. Walker Mra. SG G. A. Dongins Waoich Muin St Borie View Baum

Milford church annual supper and meetings announced

Milford December events include the First Congregational church annual supper and officers election for Van Yorn camp with a parade by Norman 5 harklog and George Va flora catig. A Firemen’s and Ladies’ Auxiliary supper follows at Fors Trum kul Mead, with dancing after. Tickets for the New Year’s Eve concert and ball are being sold by Milford police, with预计 sale funds earmarked for department projects.

Milford Tay Lely Mies Marlal Aluhil Givixien Norman George Va Flora Catig Vererius Jecal Calumbus Louden Waterbury Sipper Wiaposalorie Vaglode Department van Yorn Iere Piremen's and Ladies' Auxiliary Association Fors Trumkul Mead Sx Te Oht Milford Polke MB. Fowler Miltara

Bridgeport Reporter Crashes With Norwalker Vehicle

In Norwalk on December 11 a Bridgeport reporter’s car collided with a Norwalker car. The Bridgeport vehicle, owned by Bradbury Crullen Co. of Bridgeport, had a broken rear wheel a sticking door and a tool box damaged. The Norwalker car belonged to Munice Deforest Loglarood, a wealthy Nowwaolle resident on Monras Street.

Norwalk Spacat Bradbury Crullen Company Pbridgeport Munice Deforest Loglarood Nowwaolle Monras Street Bridgeport Macking

Estate Completes Distribution to Keeler Heirs

In Nodal on December 11 special notices state Rutherford Ballou Keeler and Mrs Inezry Brown were granted probate for the late Edwin Guisieay Keeler ex lieutenant governor. Two children receive one hundred thousand dollars each as appraisers Kent and Samuel L Wood named.

Gdm Edwin Guisieay Keeler Hirm Rutherford Ballou Keeler Inezry Brown Tenney

Brookfield and visitors note at local meeting

Brookfield residents and visitors are noted in a town report. Jonn W. Smith gives an address with Seymour Manufacturing Company of Torrington. Frederick Wheeler and daughter Milfred of Stratford visited Saturday. Mrs Miles Alaby and daughter Marjorie joined Brookfield folk in Danbury. Herbert Lake and family moved from their summer center home to Danbury for winter. Plans are made for a British Empire chambers of commerce congress in London next year in connection with the Empire Exhibition.

Brookfeld Heeth Jonn W. Smith Seymour Manufacturing Company Torrington Frederick Wheeler Milfred Stratford Miles Alaby Marjorie Brookfield Danbury Herbert Lake Center Congress of Chambers of Commerce of London

Milford Awaits State Action on New Bridge

Milford officials await the state’s decision on funding and timing for a new bridge at Indian River. The town may issue about $15,000 in bonds to cover its share of the project, with state and town engineers evaluating the site and work start dates. The existing arch bridge, built two decades ago, has a significant crack and requires stabilization before any reconstruction. Local Selectman Wright Hausteal said town authorities have not been advised on plans or deadlines from the state.

Milford Indian River Tgherny Syed Lucy Iy Puthuamp & Wieder Gale Thein Tai Tare Enginewris Corps Bate Wyyaur Wink J Chark Snuth James McCarthy Wally Selectman Haute AL Merwin

Newtown GOP Women Hear Mrs Meehan Talk

Newtown Connecticut GOP women hold meeting at Miss Susco Beudder residence on Main Street. Mrs Frank Maghan of Redum discusses women work. Hawley School event reviewed by W Ward Ireland. Third grade demonstration planned at Sandy Hook School next Monday. Councilman Beardsley of Malt Street notes Connecticut Paleontological Society events. Sudden death of Francis Talley mourned by community. funeral held at St Rose’s Church in Newtown with mass follows.

Newtown Dee Speeinn Telecom Prilor Susco Beudder Main Street Prank Maghan Af Redum Uellery Snectel Board of Education Nat Wee Ld Hawley School Ing W. Ward Ireland Youngling MGI AM Lotf Te Aehnoly Saandy Houk Agford Cn Charles Beards Connrellenat Pomological Society Hartford Beardgley Arthur J. Smith Thoyres F Ley Plain Franeta T.alley St. Raphael's Hospital New Haven Alen Mosday Baskek Tie Hospital New Leven Milas Fy Arenee Batley St. Rose's Church Newluwe St Rose's Church Benani

Fairfield High School Dance at the Ritz Christmas

Fairfield High School plans its annual Christmas dance at the Ritz on December 8 under the supervision of Principal Smith and two faculty members. The senior class has hosted the event for nine years, generating social activity and funds for the school.

Fairfield High School Valreteln Bec Smith Mempere Janien Chalringa Perseila Clarke Gladve

Shelton Man Fined and Treated for Animal Cruelty

City court judge Shapiro fined the Shelton man 825 and cost for cruelty to animals and 75 for breach of peace. The tale of events plus a community gathering at Conger a church parlors and a Heart and Thon program were reported with recaps of local social events and church notices.

Shelton Man Mra Ciladys Harre George Reule Naire Wien M. Arnest Ot Mere Sebulloy Mes Willits Piner Washington Park Methodiat T Holmes MoTines Manufacturing Company Avery N Heaven Superior Court Etalon

Brinsmade to be buried in Trumbull today

Funeral arrangements for Wile Liam Ay Brinsmade note he was 68, a longtime Trumbull resident and church member. Services will be held at the Trumbull Congregational church today at 2:30 PM, with burial in Grinsmade Cemetery. He died at Wediede hospital after a prolonged illness.

Liam Ay Geinsmade Trumhaull Trumbull

Pupil Organized Rally in Ridgefield Tent Fight

Pupils in Ridgefield organize a tent meeting to address local school control. The event features Egg nests and cherry trees mentioned, with a note on damages to gardens and orchards by caterpillars. The piece hints at farm ventures and possible relocation of Mr. Tivker to Danbury.

Ridgefield Haduepielo Dee Tuoana Delasranrd aAgent Clise Hae Yuna Danny Sander Bullard East Notwalk Tivker Danbury Woern

Bond Order Sets Iron Works Receiver in Norwalk

Claims against the Norwalk Iron Works receiver case must be filed by February 8 in the Norwalk office of H. F. Havens, receiver. Judge Edwin Thomas of the U S District Court approved a $10,000 bond for Havens. Norwalk office to be established this week.

Peesons Edwins. Thomas United Stated District Court Nor Himar FY. Havens Norwalk Havena Als Norwalie

Bridgeport Man Dies After Carbolic Acid Incident

A Bridgeport resident died after taking carbolic acid in the yard of a host’s home. Medical examiner Dr. William Donaldson stated the man had been dead since the previous night or early morning, suggesting suicide. The deceased, about 40 years old, recently moved from Latrobe, and he left no note. Pocket watch and papers showed prior U.S. service. money was found on him. Authorities notified the coroner and morgue attendants.

Bal Bridgeport Stratford United Wysocki Cem div Hezekiah R Hiwood Donald Agners Beldger

Hunters fined for rabbit hunting without license

Special to the Telegram reports three Harrison men William H Pairenid Palmer Ella George A Tanorenda and John BiliuNo were fined for hunting on Sunday without a non resident hunting license and for possessing rifles while accompanied by Frank Zipolla New Fairfield. Game Wardens Taylor and Foster fined the trio and investigated deer slaughter suspicions in the New Fairfield woods.

Tustica William H. Paireniid Patride Palmeriella George A. . Tanorenda John BiliuNo Harrison Frank Zipolla New Fairfield New Fairfield Woods Henry M. ‘Faytor Ephraim Foster New, Fairfield Una

Nursing lessons aid farm groups across towns

Manbately Tes. 17. say to the ergogram Tur airfield County Farm Bureau conducts four series of home nursing sessions in towns with no depot meetings. Demonstrations draw large, interested groups led by Miss Beth Macdonald of the Connecticut Agriculture Extension. An all day lesson at Middle River district senora house Danbury, open to residents of Middle River and King Street, marks a weeklong series on the outskirts of Manbury with sessions at Red Building Ridge and Beaver Brook district ending Thursday evening.

Manbatey Tur Airfield County Farm “Bureau Vera Beth Macdonald KR. N Senoa Danbury Macdonald Middle River King Sieet Manbury Redlding Ridge Beaver

Devon 3C Big Five Basketball Opens Season with Match

Devon A C clubhouse hosts opening game Wednesday December 72 with Devon 3 C Big Five lineup Lewis Liebold Ghendier Baldwin Scollina Shapman Riyse Poxall facing Bridgeport Separates. Juniors also play preliminary match with Bridgeport boys club.

Devon A. Uy Bridgeport Boys Club Grahar Bulley Marsh Cos Noval Ang Devon Hose Company Bystras Hose Company Devon Fta Socka Mrnday Atra Danyell George Muagden Pullview Street Neuve Marsh Bungalow Nerwyn Street

Fairfield High School paper to be published Monday

Fairfield Dec 11 Special to the Telegram the Ree periodical written and edited by the pupils of Fairfield High school will be published next Monday December 17. A large number printed though only 950 copies prepared, buyers may be disappointed.

Etrawford Tratzord Sterling American Legion Hoya Fairfield Fairfield Gish

Fairfield Sophs Have Paper Too

Fairfield High students publish a school paper titled The Fuel Log before Christmas vacation. Editor in chief Mabel Richards led a team including Ma bel Richards, Stephan Grant Loula Renzulli, and Paul Goodrie. The paper aims to cheer residents in hospitals and the sick.

Halriield Jocus High Mabel Richarda Mabel Richards Stephan Grant Loula Renzulli Paul Goodrie Committee of Corrections Martha Goetz Stephen Grant Valeriela

Stratfield Forms Fire Department Elects Leaders

Special to the Telegram Stratfield forms a fire department with W C Bradley as president John Stickney as vice president Robert Erwin as secretary and treasurer and E Z Hall Sr as fire chief The territory is divided into North Central and South districts Each district will field a company and nominate a captain from outside the company slate Meetings are set for the second Monday monthly Bridgeport considered a contract proposal for fire protection but declined The department purchased two chemical extinguishers and volunteers will be accepted at the next meeting

BR. L. Cleveland Cratral Jonn Sticknes Robert Bewin Yngn Toth Bridgeport Bridgeport Board Daniel B. Johnson Strachfeldites

Danbury G O P Reorganizes With Horner Head

Special to The Telegrams reports Danbury Republicans reorganizing after the death of David D Wright. Gilbert S Thornes is selected to fill the vacancy as party leader. Plans include series of social events and vaudeville performances at a local theatre with the club reopening its western branch and planning card parties in the near future.

Danbury Dec Gilvert S.thornes Marty Offtes U? Provident David D. Wright Cher & Vaudevule Wormwest Alue

Community events and meetings at Fairfield schools

Fairfield residents attend a Monroe Fund and Pequot Library program featuring a listed artist at 7:30 PM. The Tuwa Plan commission Reid and related events precede a Grasinere Parent Teacher meeting with a school inspection by parents. Sherman school hosts a Parent Teacher Association gathering with student performances and parental discussions, followed by a program. A stolen boat belonging to W Benchet and Lresner of Coustaie Arthur is reported.

Ffalrbleld Telentam Monroe Fund Williant Smire Gregrar Reid Darth Lahisertey Jufternoon Jock Ang Fairfield Parent-Teacher Association Sherman School

State police question man over Secovland death near highway

Norwich Dec 11 State police interrogated four men after a man claimed that one of two officers took a man found dead near a highway with his car engine running. Willard B Robinson of Secovland was found with a fractured skull. Cause of death remains undetermined whether accident or violence.

Norwich Willard B. Robinson Secovland Robinson

Stratford Snow Plan Delayed by Weather and Labor

Stratford town officials announced a heavy snowstorm plan with a fleet of plows to hit streets as soon as needed. Crews are being organized across districts, with tractors and horse teams to handle the plowing. Also noted are local minstrel and dance events and Odd Fellows lodge activities in nearby towns, plus sidewalk connections planned to link Honeyspot road to nearby Wading River park area.

Stratlord Strattoras Tasset Et. Hunter Hese Hebekah Rebekah Lodge Reden's General Electric Firepartment W. Sound E. Redfern Mra. J Gterburg Lodge of Odd Fellows Bridgeport Stratford Onoque Lodge Conn. Co Bunter Stavi Avespot Connecticut Park Pier Connecticut Company Bruces Brook Worry Road

Thanksgiving Day engagements and local notices in Easton

Easton area notices report Thanksgiving marriages and visits. Eleanor Bennett wed Clare Parrock, Mrs J Arthur Sherwood travels with cousin, Joan Northrop. Arthur Staples listed in actor’s case. Regular meeting at Masonic Temple Monroe Center. Names Aurel, Ruman, Jo Keller, Tutford Gitere, Jasepn Fe Jer, Wilare Gillere, Edo Rilight noted. Press daughter Godert De visiting Kansas City. snow measured nine inches last winter. Local families John Logan and Silliman visiting Springfield. minstrel show planned. Mrs George B Heats ill under care.

Aurel, Ruman Jo Keller Tutford Gitere Fe Jer Wilare Gillere Edo Rilight Edward Gue Auvé Wand Press Godert de Kansas City John Logan Springfield Mass George B. Heats A. Ning Etan

Trumbull Grange Meeting At Library December 44

The regular Grange meeting at Saltfield county Farm Bureau library is set for Friday with Milas Mason speaking in the morning on selecting how to hold fabrics and in the afternoon on clothing. A noon meal will be served and attendees are asked to contribute to the table.

Veumbull Saltfield Milas Mason Muste Emil J. Berger Mre Denna Entertainment Mery Douglas Lin

Norfield School Hosts Monthly Teachers Meeting

Weston December report notes a teachers' monthly gathering at Norfield School with Miss Budd and several attendees including Patsy Certin and Miss Helen Budd. The group later spent Saturday visiting friends and shopping in Bridgeport.

Whston Frank Gordy Norfield School Budd Patsy Certin Foyu Rutils Hawke Mies Flosés l Banks Ostar Bu Helen Budd Bridgeport

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Friend’s Yard Darien Stratfort Stratford Post Asperlcgn Legion Woldiv Sterling Memorial Ltla Pople State Board ‘of ‘Education William D. Lane Bridgeporter Norwalker Keeler New Bridge Newtown G. O.P State Department Poxs Patronizh Gym WM. H. Brinsmade Job Stratfield W.C. Bradley Danbury G. O. P Horner Snow Strom Hunter Easton Weston
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