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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1927
Page
7
Milford post office reports the busiest Christmas rush on record with an approximate one third rise in mail output. Staff worked efficiently and all holiday mail was delivered on time. A separate notice details a small crowd at Milford Green for carol singing and a well attended dance at the American Legion hall.
Danbury December 28 more than 50 prominent citizens signed a petition asking the state board of education to grant a hearing for reinstatement for George L Winter and George Husk state trade school instructors. They were notified of their dismissal effective January 4 as the school reopens after Christmas and a mass meeting by the Junior Mechanics chapter urged the board to grant a hearing for the two popular teachers.
Redding December report details Axel Opas arrested for driving under the influence after a collision on the Danbury Norwalk road. He pled guilty, claimed memory loss, and was fined 125 plus 37 costs. bond posted, with remaining costs to be paid in installments. Various local social notes follow, including visits, club meetings, and a Christmas event at Valley Forge.
DEVON Dec. 38 Special edition reports a Christmas free party will be hosted by Devon Hose Company No. 4 for its members children. A new truck chassis was purchased to equip a chemical engine for grass fires, while the pumper remains in service. Next Tuesday night the annual meeting will elect officers for the coming year and all members are urged to attend. Charles Elliot returns home from Christmas with family in Devon. Gene Bergeron, previously injured after an auto collision, has recovered and moved about without a cane.
In Monroe on December 28 a society note announces Miss Frances Wales to Edward Roff Merrilson and lists Christmas Day guests at several homes including Mr and Mrs Frank Judson in Waterbury. St Peter's church held Christmas Day service with Holy Communion. A New York party and multiple local households are noted for holiday events and visiting relatives.
In Newtown on Dec 28 Ivy Lattin two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Lattin narrowly escaped death when a Christmas candy lodged in her throat. Despite frantic efforts by the family a sister rode to summon aid, the candy softened and passed. A farm hand known as Abe the Frenchman was found ill after a later incident but recovered with medical aid. The town also notes upcoming sports and local obituaries.
Long Hill items report holiday guests including Mr and Mrs Richard Schmidt and families in Bridgeport and Tashua. Roy Bouton announces the birth of a son at St Vincent's Hospital on Christmas Day, second child for the couple. Miss Viola Randell, student nurse, is confined to her bed at Bridgeport Hospital. The Emacks move from Stepney to Toucey Place, now owned by Griffin Brothers. Richard Edwards of New York visits Long Hill with his wife’s parents. Wilbur Keuhn recuperates in Bridgeport Hospital and stays with grandparents Chichester. Edward Corning and infants visit from Hartford. Mrs Lewis and infant daughter guest at Bridgeport. Mrs Winspur from New Jersey visits daughter Mrs Edward Caton in Bethel. Mrs Ernest Cotton and daughter assist at Long Hill.
Westport notices the funeral of Mrs. Alens Lyon's Kippen wife of Robert W. Kippen who died Monday at her home on Morningside Drive Greens Farms. The service will be 2 PM from the late home and interment will follow at Mountain Grove Cemetery Bridgeport. A prominent local figure she was active in social affairs and bred prize winning Pekinese dogs in the east.
Westport police report Greens Farms railroad station broken into for the second time this year. No valuables taken as stamps tickets and money are normally removed nightly by the station agent. Investigating with railroad police. thieves suspected to enter during freight train water stop.
Milford reports a surge of criminal activity by minors with two boys aged ten and thirteen chased to police by Sergeant Galbronner after thefts at Barker's restaurant and a pocketbook theft at Capitol theatre. A twelve year old later admitted stealing five dollars and was turned over to a probation officer.
New Haven December 28 Nichols Company of Norwalk clothing dealers filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in U S District Court. Liabilities are about 6340 with assets around 2500. Herman L Kaufman operating as Capitol Luggage Shop Hartford also filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition with liabilities about 5080 and assets 3567.
A Christmas dance held by St Peter's church members drew wide attendance with great acclaim. Milford High School’s Class of 1027 will gather Tuesday evening at the D A Chapter house on Broad Street for the first reunion. Dancing and refreshments are planned, with Robert Carroll Henry Welch William Baldwin and Doris Broadwell on the organizing committee.
In Westport on December 28, Joseph Yadrasto of New Haven city was arrested by Trooper Chariea Chambelain after an accident at King’s Highway and Black Book Turnpike. He allegedly collided with Steve J. O’Hara’s car in Danbury and was cited for road rules violations. he must appear January 5 in Fairfield Town Court. Separately, George Voorhees of Bridgeport was arrested by Trooper Leste Longfellow for speeding 35 mph through Fairfield and is to appear December 20 in Fairfield Town Court.
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