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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1927

Page

4

Inspectors examine sites for new Bridgeport post office

Government inspectors will survey prospective Bridgeport post office sites this month. A joint Post Office and Treasury committee team will inspect in New England, likely Bridgeport, amid uncertainties over funding. If the Reed bill passes, Bridgeport could gain a new building. current plans favor selling the old site and building a larger facility.

Washington, D. C Bridgeport Schusler Blerritt Stamford Post Office Department Department Joint Committee of the Post Office Treasury Department Public New England House Congress Columbia Senate Daniel A. Reed New York House Committee On Public Buildings and Merritt Joint Committee On Public Buildings Joint Committee Avid Bridgeport

Westport Reynolds Chosen for Commander of Golden Cross

Raymond Reynolds was elected noble commander of Westport lodge No. 1045 United Order of the Golden Cross at the annual meeting in Arlon hall Riverside avenue. The slate includes Mrs. Harold Tweed as vice noble commander and Mrs. Theodore Coulter as past noble commander with a full officer roster. Installation is set for Friday January 13 with a formal program, refreshments, and dancing to follow, plus a Christmas party for members’ children.

Westport Raymond Reynolds State Street Westport Lodge United Order of the Golden Cross Arlon Hall Riverside Avenue Noble Harold Tweed Theodore Coulter Raymond — Reynolds Alexander Ermark Edith McDermott Robert Wakelee Worthy Ralph Woodson Geraldine Hyde

Christmas social and local office notices in Bedford area

Riverside avenue club rooms host a children's gift event on Friday December 23. Miss Dorothy Simpson announces Dorie Chapter No 50 Eastern Star officers to be installed in January. Genevieve League of Nations events addressed in Geneva. Mrs Florence Kitchell of New York City to speak. Birth announced for Arthur Cable in Port Chester New York. Founding officers elected for Suntan Chills and Sunk duck Woman’s groups. Several church auxiliaries and PTA meetings scheduled with speakers Miss Elizabeth Sears and others. local residents entertain and travel notices included.

Riverside Avenue Dorothy Simpson Evergreen Avenue Cers Dorie Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Miss Simpson Elizabeth Ferris Marshall Dorothy Warren Ethel E. Sulffen Ada Helen Jennings Ruth Dorothy Darby Esther Sara Treadwell Martha Tow Welch Clara Frasier Marion Jennings Charles Fable Florence L. C Kitchell New York City Europe Assembly of the League of Nations Institute of International Helasions Geneva Switzerland League of Women Congress of the World Berford House Arthur Arthur Cable Port Chester Cables Cable Florence House Wilton Road Woman’s Santuck Congregational Church Frederick D Ruland Edward Birge Esther Raymond H. L. Woodworth Irving B Stone Hart Stoddard William J. Wood, Jr Henry M Brown William Keppel Woman's Auxiliary Christchurch Edward L. Reed Burr Avenue St. Agnes Guild Paul's Lutheran Church State Street Luther G. Brown Compo Road Italy Bedford I4us John K. Gault Holy Trinity Church Edward Butner Conpo Engine Company No. 2 Main Street Butner Eugene F. McNerney, Jr Candleberry Lane Willis 5. Jones Lincoln Street Neighborhood Bridge Club Elizabeth Sears Callus The American Magazine Staples-Bedford Parent- Teachers Association Bedford Junior High Misa Sears Hayward Post Long Asts Road Greens Farms Eva Shaye Post Parent-Teacher’s Association Frederick Post

Fairfield Liquor Sellers Fined In Town Court

In Fairfield town court, Mary Kostick of Railroad avenue Southport was fined 200 and costs and given a 30 day jail sentence suspended for one year for keeping liquor for sale. Other cases include George Starburn fined 100 and costs for liquor charges, Dolphin Gondeau fined 25 and costs for reckless driving on appeal, James Garour forfeited a 16 bend for no appearance, and Paul Nagy ordered to pay 3501 weekly and bond of 300 with 30 days jail option.

Fairfield Mary Kostick Railroad Avenue Southport George Starburn Hyust Dolphin Gondeau South Norwalk James Garour New Britain Paul Nagy

Brown Estate Appraised At 2892 72 In Probate Court

Probate records list the estate of Wios IIIf 8. Brown of Turnbull valued at 2892.72 with no will found. Clifford and Christopher Wells face suit over the automobile crash that caused Brown’s death. Earlyn Brown named administratrix, widow survives with one son and one daughter. Pete Hine’s will also admitted to probate with Pauline named executrix and two sons and a daughter among heirs.

Brown Tumnbull Clifford Christopher Wells Earlyn Brown Pete Hine Pauline

Autoist robbed of Bristol roadster at night

A man was attacked on a dark road and had his roadster stolen by a masked assailant. He escaped, found a companion, and reported the incident to local police. The thief vanished into the darkness.

Bristol Dev fRy Oy Press Henry Ft Borestyin Baa Cnen Lakiey

New England Ink Production Gains Reported in Survey

A survey by the United States Department of Commerce and the New England Council shows ink production in New England is flourishing. Most firms are long established, with many over 66 years in operation, and sales outside the region drive growth. Exports reached a notable share in 1926 while distributions rely on wholesalers, retailers, direct mail, and foreign exporters.

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Newtown Sandy Hook Plans Community Tree

In Sandy Hook Newtown residents plan a community Christmas tree at Postoffice square lit with electric lights. The Girl's Friendly Society of St John's Episcopal Church will sing carols on December 24 as motorists pass by Waterbury Road.

Newtown Sandy Hook Postoffice Square Girl's Friendly Society of St. John's Epiacopes Waterbury William Burroughs John C. Pitzschler St John's Church Mary E. Hawley TinHan Main Street St. John’s Church Lancy Hook Congregitional Church School Santa Claus

Footwear sale featuring felt and leather boots

Men’s heavy grey felt boots with buckskin soles in sizes 6 to 10 priced at 1.00 with hylo cuff styles in grey blue and heather mixtures from 6 to 11 at 1.25. Kid-brown boots in Romeo and Everett styles with sturdy leather soles and rubber heels in sizes 6 to 11 at 1.95 offered in basement.

Everett

Derby Man Dies From Auto Injuries

Dee 12 year old, struck by a hit and run motorist, dies at Griffin hospital. John Kelther of Hawkins Street., Hawkins, dies from leg fracture and alleged poisoning. Ernest Monetto under arrest. expected rearrest today on manslaughter charge.

Derby Dee John Kelther Hawkins Street Griffin Hospital Kenibet Ernest Moneilto

Rubber Boots and Children's Cold Weather Shoes

Advertisement listing base tan rubber boots for children with red tops and warm wool lining in sizes 6 to 13, priced at 1.95 dollars. Also boys heavy storm king style boots in sizes 11 to 13, priced at 2.95 dollars.

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