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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1927

Page

13

Easton Church Pageant and Christmas Party Report

Easton residents enjoyed a Christmas pageant at Lee Methodist Episcopal Church directed by Rev. Howard Bo Warren with church members aided by visitors. Additional events included the Square and Compass Club’s Christmas party, a school program at the Lee M E hall, and classroom celebrations with tree, gifts, and perfect attendance recognitions in Sport Hill and Academy schools.

Easton Lee Methodist Episcopal Church Howard Bo Warren Cgeorge March George Hitchcock Usic Amprere Marsh Tithe Lopes Compu Club of rAstoon Christ Marsh le Club Barrei Tree Lee M E Arthur Nichol Celts Kolesar Esther Night Raymona Reva John Miglosi Ruth Gertrude Marsh Foan Siiman Fairy Land Graves St. Nich+ has Emma Fensky Lois Marsh Donald Manwaring Richard Kerrina Arline Johnson Anna Koleac Marion King Dace Holmann Grace Szabo Skerwood Idwarcs John Marsh John Hofmann Joseph Szabo Ruggles Tnaou Sport Hill Mre Cliarence Logan Eacher Salvator Bedassal Raymond Candee Tancis Esrott Albert Fensky Arthurenske Robert Pesty Tobert Situanar Blanet Hawkins Bela Chernak Leachvy Eiat Fensky Arsine Johnson Muaron Kins Esther Knight Anna Kolewr Cecelia Kolesar Gertrude Mursa 20S Marsh Dean Silliman Sherwood Edward Richard Kerrins John Mikios Arthur Nichols Academy Christ'yias Misa Silcoyne Bessie Roim Peter Halzack Carl Mimnar Rue Aion Brat Ernest Rosa Donald Miir Edward Munnar Josph Pavlick Joseph Rosin Evelyn A. Perkins Eacher Paul Huhal Charles Lis Laskey Albert Sranda Mek Olea Kochiss Eleanor Pilerian Hien Kittko Atni Rosin Mary Rosmnd Elizabeth Turevy Joseph Hemsley Nk Matthews Nickolae Zilinek Jacoy Hartskevich Helen Bratz Irene Anna Kasper Auda Mitnat Sen

Christmas dinner guests from Huntington and surrounding towns

A parade of holiday visitors includes Dorothy Curtis Kenneth Wright and family from Huntington visiting Mr and Mrs Harold Wright. Other guests hail from Flushing Long Island New York Bridgeport Stepney Lyndhurst New Milford Bethel Greens Falls and Greens Falls with numerous couples families and cousins gathering for Christmas and weekend visits.

Dorothy Curtis Kenneth Huntington Harold Wright Gerald Donald Herbert W. Wright Cyrus DeHondt Flushing Long Island Clarence Jennings Mary Miller George Nichols New York Raymond Kent Ritz Bridgeport John 2 Elna Westerberg Lege Westerberg Misa Alice Kohler Long Hu Follard Holroyd Katherine Holroyd Robert Kent Joshua Kent Kenneth Logan Harry Silverwall Lyndhurst New Jersey Millard Rancall Anc Homer Logan Charles Logan Willan Lene Greens Falls Arthur Wheeler Hanford G. Wilson Mourigantre Dinne Mary A Wilson Derby James Wilson

Fairfield Bridgeport Man Fined for Reckless Driving

John DeVorak of 18 King Street Bridgeport was fined 125 and costs for reckless driving after his auto struck A Fishman proprietor of the Community Theater in Fairfield. A girl was struck nearby on Elliot Street. the hit and run driver was not found. Other local court actions include fines for assault, intoxication, and keeping liquor for sale.

Fairfield John §. DeVorak King Street Bridgeport A. Fishman Enot Street Wes Howard L. Shaff Ellot Street Win Police Sec W. J. Brown James Omell Michael Cray Black Rock Turnpike Hawkins Meadowbrook Road Howis Glen & Summons Jennys Road Kingsbuay Enims “Thak Sheltan Stre Bridge John F. Munsky T @ermoval Sasco Peter Kolimach R. FD Southport Mill Plain Road

Irene Castle Endows Home for Stray Dogs

Chicago hosts a new homeless dog refuge funded by Mrs Frederick McLaughlin formerly Irene Castle. The Anti Cruelty Society announced the donation to purchase a building and house stray canines until permanent homes are secured. The plan, discussed at a society meeting, aims to end euthanasia for unadopted dogs and promote humane care.

Chicago Associated Pies Frederick McLaughlin Irene Castle Anti-Cruel Society McLaugh McLaughlin Mumaisha

Westport to run automatic light till 11 at night

Westport plans extended use of the State street Riverside avenue traffic light from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. on most days, with red light delays during heavy post holiday traffic and adjustments for rainy or icy conditions. Skating ponds open on holidays with Nashs pond near Kings highway largest and busiest, and several other ponds listed for public use. The district reports a quiet weekend and notes upcoming meetings of the M C A committees and local organizations.

Lstport Pec State Street Riverside Arenu Ae So Vliko Kaz Vo Maneffeld Tee Police Department Post Road Nashs Kings Highway Edward C. Nash Alden’s Pond Amall Frederick L. Ruland Evergreen Avenue Gault's Pond Leonard H. Gault Campo Road Edward Keene Wilton Road Westport Wee John A. Bunker Kellogg Stephen Osborne Kellogg Ridge Avenue Norewalk Charlotte Stone Dean Matthieu New York City Miss Stone Irving B. Stone Canton Avenue Frederick Milrhart Frank Weingartner North Main Street William Johnson Ernest Johnson Compo Beach William Meade Prince Europe Italy France Germany Holland Switzerland Belgium England Prince Alex Godinot Thames Cool and Sons Vith Jona le Godinot Ludlow Tead James Glynn Morth Main Street Christmias Bridgeport Evelyn Hale Greens Farm Road Idictaphone

Stamford Gains 8 000 in 7 Years

Washington December 97 The Census Bureau reports Stamford population grew from 39,711 in 1924 to 41,800 an estimate a year ago and 42,900 on July 1 this year a gain of 7,904 since 1920 when Stamford stood at 85,096 Connecticut total population up 255,464 from 1910 to 1920 and state population 1,606,000 in 1926 with United States total 118,628,006 on July 1 last.

George H. Manning Washington, D. C Stamford Department of Commerce Bridgeport United States Connecticut

Stratford Women Voters to Meet with Fairfield County Group

Stratford December report notes the Stratford League of Women Voters joins the Fairfield County League for a January 9 all day meeting at The Stratheld new with sessions starting at 10. Senator Alice Merritt of Hartford is the principal speaker. Also reported are several Stratford auto accidents over the holiday, including a Christmas Eve collision on Stratford avenue involving Michael Scanlon and others, with injuries and subsequent charges pending.

Stratford Stratford League of Women Voters Fairfield County League of Women Voters James Dinteole Clar Jacob Pepis Seymour Street Tor Stratford Michael Scanloul Bacnum Avenue Eva Burd Cameen Street Devon Lilian Oliver Stratford Avenue Harold Secor Laurel Avenue Misa Baird Scanlon Edward McMaush Colony Sheet Alort MrMaugh Wirh Atak Lorenson Boygon Kha

Milford Police Under Fire After Body Found at Cottage

Milford residents voice anger at police as investigation into disappearance of Robert Cutler ends with his body found frozen in a cottage near his Myrtle Beach restaurant. Neighbors say door was unlocked and access possible, while widow Anna Cutler doubts suicide, noting his gas smell had been absent for years.

Milford Robert Cutler Myrtle Beach Cutter Thankagivins Dr. Fischer Anna Cutler Bob Bas Cutler Thomas Harwood Naugatuck Dominick Angelo Surf Avenue Bridgeport Reckle S Francis Heguek 48Th’ Street Astoria L. I Bridgeport Avenue Osborn Streets N. Buckingham Helene ¥ Y. Putney E. N. Clarke Margaret Buckley St. Anne’s Church Devon George J. Syalib and Son St. Mary's Cemetery Milford High School Central Grammar School

Fairfield Man Granted Continuance in Court

In Fairfield, a hearing before Judge Meritt yielded continuances for Joseph Smith of 36 Winter Street on non-support to January 10. Tunte Morowski, 18, of 340 Kent Street, received a 30 day suspended jail sentence after being charged with drunken behavior and related offenses. Kenneth Lamond, 29, of 381 Reef Road, was granted a continuance to December 30 on an embezzlement charge.

Meritt Joseph Smith Winter Street Tunte Morowski Kent Street Kenneth Lamond Reef Road Fairdela

Couple Killed Slayer Takes Own Life at Mosher Home

In Columbia City Indiana police report Mr and Mrs Mosher were shot dead at their home. A suspect, Neyman Ratper of North Manchester, fled the scene and died by suicide. A separate note mentions a postponed event and unrelated aviation details, but the clearest facts describe a double homicide and subsequent suicide.

Columbia City Ind Associated Press Miklove Mosher Neyman Ratper North Manchester Jacer Mosher

Joy riders refuse to pay taxi fare held after arrest

Catherine Hatheway who had no permanent address and John Maley of 248 Nicho s street and Nick Cento tani of 119 Thompson Street were arrested shortly before noon yesterday charged with drunkenness and refusal to pay a taxi fare. Police seized two quart bottles of milk and two bottles of Hauer as evidence when the cab driver drove to police headquarters after the refusal.

Catherine Hatheway John Maley Nicho S Street Nick Centotani Thompson Street Wpon

Huntington Church society takes baskets for 10 shut-ins

Huntington on December 27 the local church charity distributed Christmas baskets to ten shut-ins. The note lists numerous area residents visiting, hosting, and attending events at homes along Mohegan Street and nearby streets, with social visits from Derby Jersey City and Shelton. A Congregational Sunshine committee delivered baskets on Saturday and various residents hosted dinners and gatherings during the holidays.

E. Newton Tiuzkua Howard Donald Brooklyn Mohegan Street Kenneth Curd Stratford Mary Fisher Bridge- Pmt Edward A. Beers David 5. Clark Frank Beers Florence Beers Howard Beers Howard Beers, Jr Hobart Bgers Roger Beers Milford Roslyn Roth Jersey City N. J George Boehm Cedar Cliff Farm Parmall Street Chester F. Willard East Orenge Anna Bowles Bound View Avenue Sunshine Committee The Congregational Church Willoughby Street Lillian Williams Waterbury Willy Herbert Wright Stepney James R. Case Fairfield County Farm Bureau George Birdseys Henry S Wells Wells Hollow Robert Laurence Sherman Long Hil

Weston Helen Budd Weds John Breitweiser in Christmas Day

Miss Helen C Budd of Prospect street and John Breitweiser of Lyons Plains were married Christmas day Mrs Breitweiser teaches at Greens Farms school Westport He graduated from Storrs Agricultural college and works in Lenox Mass An assortment of relatives and townspeople share holiday stories and greetings across area homes and gatherings Brimming with local names and places the notice captures a festive season snapshot

Georgetown Katherine Paucett Colege Lorian Stwet Benson News Town Avenue Vernon Gifford Wilton Finn Middlebrooks Myron and Fleckuck Waterbury Waterbury Spent Christmas With That Uncle and End, Mr. and Mie Harold Burritt Amerson Burgite Myron Frederick Waterhing

National Guardsmen patrol Kentucky town amid unrest

In a Kentucky town near Fortville, guardsmen patrolled to protect residents as violence and vandalism reportedly arose after a confrontation. Unclear details and names are partially garbled in the transmission, with scattered references to Sunday or early Monday events and unidentified groups.

Kentucky Tock Nathonad Chadsmen Newio

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Easton Church Embassy Broadway Seventieth Street D. Phelam Dimes Square Standard Oil CO. OF Everett Clarke Seed Company Pitltord Morris Hatchman Mary Lockwood Matthew J. Burke Patricia East Norwalk John American Legion Mac Donald Peters Stony Middleton Jay Smith Pioneer Hock and Ladder Company Vigilant Hose Company Fairfield County Legionnaires Town Hall Chamber of Commerce M.C. A Saugatuck Tis Rutledge Barry Ata Ad Broadway Marr Sovtko Wordin Avenue Billnepart Hospital Weibat Mediial Blaudner Acosta Iil Eltghey Associated Craws Bert Acost Enmie Bayle Tomorow Church Society Sunshine Committee of Weston Helen ¢. Budd John Breitweiser Pride OF the Farm South Jersey Nour Studebaker F. L. Mills CO Fairfield Ave Barnum American Hardware Stores Incorporated Fairfield Avenue Middle Street Abrto
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