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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1923
Page
7
Special Telegram reports confusion over the future of a memorial roll on the triangle in front of the post office causing Raiderabia interest. A man involved in construction for veterans in the Word Wife area is mentioned amid unclear details.
A Greenwich Post report details a proposed memorial for serving veterans. Committee leader Robert J. Chamberlain oversees restoration of the post office triangle honor roll, with artist Wharton Wdwerds credited for the center design. Suggestions include moving the names to the State Armory or erecting a white marble memorial at Man cemetery entrance with flowers and a bird motif.
Milford appoints Mae Caine of Maine as French instructor for Milford High School. The chosen replacement follows earlier resignation under dispute after conflicts with the school committee. Caine's departure was briefly noted as tied to caring for a sick parent, with rumors of a sighting in New York City amid a party.
Fairfield reports new officers and members for public committees. John Donardson named chairman of the House committee with H. Sturcen and G. Anderton as members. A January meeting will instal officers and expect state department officials to attend. Annual school and church events feature Christmas programs across Southport and Greenfield Hill communities with trees, carols, and pageants drawing crowds.
Brookfield area residents prepare for the holidays with family visits and seasonal travel. Mrs. Charles A. Ryder and Alice Tather N Ntulnucker spend time in New Haven while Miss Charlotte Cg Thornkill and Miss Nelle Fritz take eleven days’ vacation from Gilbert and Bennett Memorial School. The Curtis School for Boys closed for holidays and teachers and students return home for the vacation. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar H. Botts sent to New Milford Friday.
Milford December 24 Special to Telegram The newly formed vested choir of St. Peter's Episcopal Church will present a Christmas service at 7 pm under director Samuel Brabuer with Rosalia Tbbulls. A 36 voice program includes processional hymn and carols, a Stanford piece, plainsong Kyrie, and Mendelssohn recessional.
Westport officials outline new sidewalk plans based on Takest report. A single side path from Country to Poine road and another along Riverside Avenue are eyed. Costs split between property owners, Women’s Town Improvement Association, and town. Cement walks to follow where owners pay full share.
Milford December 26 special to the Teleworist reports officers to be elected at the regular Wopowageloupe meeting in Odd Fellows hall on Wednesday. Nominations list Edward Nohnt as noble grand John Burns as vice grand Alfred Tr as recording secretary Edward G Miles as treasurer Raymond Parmeles as secretary. Milford court Order of Amaranth to hold public installation of officers January 2. Junior Beehive girls of First church name Ruth Mahoney as president Cassie Lord as vice president Gladys Stanton as secretary Lydia Parejas treasurer and various committees named. Residents and guests from nearby towns plus several families plan an extended house party at Lyer Toe Cabin with multiple attendees. Florida winter colony residents Tyger Lyon and others noted.
In Westport the question about visitors yielded a terse reply. Several unnamed Fiery Cross burners were said to be present, but authorities kept their identities secret while hoping to identify and capture them.
Danbury reports three sudden heart attack deaths within 48 hours, including Istin B B McDonald, 468 Main Street, whose funeral is planned at St Joseph Roman Catholic Church. Officials probe at Taylor Ave Bethel crossing after an auto collision. Edger F P Ede of Newtown involved but uninjured. Salvation Army to serve Christmas dinners for about 200 at Danbury branch. Also news of $200 bond for Joseph Dyer after DUI crash. White Christmas brings snow in Danbury and surrounding towns.
Lordship December event features a Christmas program at the Country Club with a handbell and string quartet, vocal solos, and child presenters. Mrs. Van Vorx and Mrs. Ottaway provide piano and cello. Dr. Milo C. Burt delivers an address on Christmas spirit. Congregation to gather offerings for a needy family, including a 12 pound turkey, to be presented at a parish gathering December 8 at 7 pm.
Thomas W. Treadwell of Lyons Plains was removed to a St hospital Friday for a month with blood poisoning. His wife and children, Ruth Fox of Elmhurst and Marguerite Treadwell of N city, are trained nurses at the hospital. Mr and Mrs James Daugherty and their son Charles Joursheys are spending Christmas with friends in Norfolk.
Trumbull Christmas vacation activities feature Katherine Burton from Mt Har joke college teaching friends. Dorothy Bexfen teaches in Farmington enjoys holidays with Banford and Hanford families. Beach, Beach guests visit. Ruth Blackman White Plains teacher returns home for Christmas break. Mr. and Mrs. Smith visit Stratford. Peck visit Toward Beaely. Ada Milfeirds with daughter Layard Sarkeoal of Suaford for weekend[e].
Pupil attendees from Ridgefield and neighboring towns visited Mrs. Benedict and Mrs. Leave in Farmingville for a festive Sunday school gathering. Rev. E Lusk led St Stephen's parish activities featuring carols, recitations, and performances by Lennifort, Herbert Scott, Rare Walker, Frances Lussett, Marie Ragenthal, John Weetner, and Elisabeth Yous. A prize box of candy and an orange was missing from the program, with ice cream and cake served to all present.
Weston, Dec. 24. Twenty seven parents and friends attended Christmas exercises at Newfield School. Miss Helen Mudd led a program of recitations, singing, and a Mother Hubbard themed play. Students portrayed Jack and Jill, Cinderella, and Humpty Dumpty among others. The event ended with a Christmas tree unwrapping and prizes. Waterbury and Canfield students were highlighted for attendance. The school opened in September and all joined in a chorus wishing a Merry Christmas.
Special to the Telegram reports a St nian’s social meeting at C O Mathews home on December 6 to arrange services for the coming year. Milford High school basketball faces Milford alumni on December 28. New Year events include a masquerade and open house by the Improvement association. Parent Teacher Association meeting postponed to January 7, 1924 at 3 PM.
Norwalk reports the funeral of Charles Paul Keeler at 4 p.m. Wednesday with Rev. George B. Tompkins and Rev. Lewis Moore officiating. Interment will be in Norwalk cemetery. Survived by widow and sister Dr. Anna G. Parks. Also notes Morris Sloan, injured janitor, receiving 1417 dollars in compensation. further local incidents and bankruptcies are mentioned along with other small notices.
Frank Yt Cobb was brought from New York for burial at Westbrook cemetery near Gregory's Corner. Westport residents and many New York friends gathered, with Rev Edward Reed officiating. Attendees included former officials and editors from The World and related papers, signaling Cobb's prominent network and wide respect.
A fragment from a conversation notes a wife selling manuscripts to a junk man for cash to buy a steak, with a friend questioning distribution and a newspaper inquiry. The text is garbled and lacks clear attribution or chronology.
Dr Bailey Wills of Stanford University reported at a California address that major rock movements continue after the 1906 earthquake. He cited a San Luis Obispo region station shift of seventy feet and disturbances from pressure changes near San Joan Bautista, with several ranges noted slipping since 1900.
Ansonia police report fire caused about 9,000 dollars in damage to the Contantant Maninorcher hall occupied by Puritan Bottling Works, storing soft drinks, milk, and candy. The blaze started in the storeroom and machinery area. police suspect accidental ignition by thieves after a break in. Firemen contained the blaze to the rear. alarm at 1:56 a.m. The building is a two story wooden structure.
Miss Ruth B Hall Miss Emvity M Scully Miss Alles A Buikley and Russ Knight faculty chaperones for the Ritz dance December 28 in Fairfield. Invitations only tickets sold by Senior class. Attire semi formal for all. orchestra from out of town to play. Principal Wilkins Smith oversees monthly dances with two faculty members. Committee chairmen James Sharkey Priscilla Curtus Ruth Biller Gladys Fauer Clyde Buckincham Emerson Coonty.
Charles T Proctor of Milford slips during indoor games at Plymouth Congregational Church Christmas exercises Saturday, fracturing his right leg. He received treatment at T Y Hyde office and was later taken home to rest, with Milford Water Company employee noted for his community work.
Fairfield December 24 Special to the Telegram Judge Clarance B. Hat refused to suspend jail time for George B. Pollard of New Haven after ruling him bail for days. Pollard fined 100 dollars for operating an automobile while under the influence of liquor. He plans an appeal with posted bond to avoid Christmas in jail. Police arrested Pollard on the Post road. two bottles of hooch found in car. Olver Jammer faced breach of peace charges. Seabury Lyon Jr. of Stratford cited for driving without license, fined ten dollars and costs. A week continuance granted in a Mellor law violation case against John Alickullek.
Westport on December 24 reports that Pierence Aiken Tompkins will sing and recite Shakespearean acts at the open house of the E on January 1 from 2:30 to 7:30. The afternoon showcases gymnastic exhibitions, with dancing in the evening from 6:40 to midnight.
Vienna reports a Velasquez portrait of Infante Margarete discovered in a storeroom. Dr Gusatay Gink, manager of the Museum of Historic Art, says the painting is well preserved with minor edge damage and authentic. Restorers will display it soon alongside a newly found Durer.
Long Hill Dec 24 Special to Telegram The M E Sunday school Christmas program drew a large audience in the church auditorium. Children performed Open Song Welcome to Christmas Day and Joy Cometh in the Morning with recitations by Ethel Abbott, Dorothy Anton, Harriet Wildman, and others. Choir and junior department numbers alternated with readings such as The Need of a Savior and The Shepherds of Bethlehem. Rev Henry Blatz gave the invocation as the event closed with Our Lord and King.
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