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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1926
Page
7
Milford Special details the Rostand Manufacturing Company distributing a surprise holiday gift of a half ton of birds to its workers. The report mentions local guests Major and Mrs. Pat Hoyt of Tracklyn, and notes social visits from various Milford residents, including families from Waterbury and New Haven, along with Christmas events, legal notices, and a funeral for Captain Johnny Murphy, a Milford native.
John Regowski of Waverley Street was repairing his home Friday when a ladder slipped, causing a fall that broke the heel bone. He was taken to Griffin Hospital after treatment by Dr. Edward Finn. X rays assessed the injury, and a plaster cast will keep the foot immobilized for four weeks with a difficult recovery ahead.
Easton dec 28 special announces engagement of Marjorie May Jennings to Cyrus J DeHondt son of Henry LeHondt of Bayside Long Island. Jennings a Sport Hills school teacher and Columbia Hawk ing student. Also Christmas pageant Joy to the World at Lee M E church led by Rev H B Warren draws large crowd. Boy Scouts meet at Lee M KE hall ahead of masquerade dance New Year’s Eve with Bridgeport orchestra and dance program. Numerous Christmas visits and family gatherings span local residents and friends across Bridgeport Oxford New Milford Stratfield and Stamford.
The Lee M. E. church held a meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Marsh on Monday night to select and rehearse a program to be presented in the hall later that winter. Attending were Rev. and Mrs. H. B. Warren, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wheeler, and Mrs. William E. Disbrow. Mrs. Fred Marsh and Miss Dorothy Marsh are visiting Mrs. Marsh's father Henry J. Seeley in Noroton. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Bibbins and son Winthrop recently dined with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Curtiss of Monroe.
The annual Monroe Congregational Sunday School Christmas party scheduled for this evening at 7 30 at the church has been postponed due to weather. The celebration will be held tomorrow evening at the same time.
Birth announced of Priscilla Curtis at Bridgeport hospital on December 24. Holiday gatherings include Mr and Mrs Clarence Cooper and daughter Patricia from Stratford and others visiting in Bridgeport and Waterbury. Planned play Plain People at Trinity Parish House January 8 with cast to be announced. Church events include Endeavor Circle luncheon and Epworth League candlelight service. Caroling canceled due to bad weather, fruit baskets given to the sick.
A Bethel specials list holiday visits among residents with many relatives returning home. Mrs Richard Brennan hosts Miss Florence Reilley while Rev J E Reilly and family welcome guests from New York City and other locales. Other visitors include Milton Patchen, George Donahue family in Derby, and J Ryan of Mansfield Street, among numerous gatherings at Grand Street and Greenwood Avenue.
City Auditor Garrity received the zoning commission budget request for the coming fiscal year. Through secretary City Engineer James A. McElroy the body asks 160 dollars for operations including postage ten dollars advertising seventy five dollars and printing seventy six dollars.
Stratford reports a driver Walter Harvey fled after police fired three shots over his head during a reckless driving stop. Harvey avoided conviction on the charges of reckless driving and failure to heed signals, paying costs instead. Multiple locals faced fines for drunkenness, license issues, false registrations, and a suspended license case was continued. A Christmas tree celebration by the Anderson-Dunn-Rodhiss American Legion occurred in Sterling Memorial hall with festivities and entertainment. James Sexton, a Stratford monument dealer, returned from St. Vincent's Hospital after a successful operation.
City Engineer James A. McIlroy asks for a larger appropriation, received by City Auditor Walter W. Garrity. The request adds 1,900 to this year’s budget, raising total to 63,500, plus 2,000 more for salaries to 50,000 and 360 for new transit equipment.
Miss Mera Hall will return to Seymour after visiting her cousin Miss Misa Doris Botsford of Ellis street. Botsford accompanies her for a week long visit. Devon Union church events include a Christmas Tree Party for Beginners in the Primary Department on Wednesday at 2 30 p m and a midweek prayer service at 7 45 p m. An old fashioned Christmas party and play Snita Claus will be held Thursday at 3 o clock. Mr and Mrs H Hanks host Miss Helen A Hanks of Yonkers N Y over the holidays. Hose Company No 4 Ladies Auxiliary held a meeting and holiday party with grab bag gifts and refreshments. The firemen plan their Annual Christmas tree party this evening for the children. Jack Slavin and family move from Waverly street to Walnut Beach.
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