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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1926
Page
6
Reading through a garbled 19th century notice, Milford authorities announce January 3 as the date when local students will move to new schools. The report references Wittora Grammar and a transfer plan affecting transport, with multiple names and dates obscured by OCR error.
Guests arrived from Mil fort and New Ehiven for Christmas activities at the Sanford halls. Methodist Sunday school planned exercises postponed from Tuesday due to rain, followed by Water Night services led by Mrs. Watter Maroney and her family. Naval cadet Ray Malpass from Annapolis visits home on Gulf. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Turton Useoud of Florence street and Mr. and Mrs. Lombardo. A Christmas party for Miss Mildrett Ketcham’s pupils granted each child a gift from the tree. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Maroney now reside at Fort Trumbull Beach for the winter.
Dee officers confer first and second degrees at Easton Grange meeting. Members including Rose Kay and Michael Leno presided as redwilms and musical numbers delighted. gifts given to children. Sixth degree set for January 11 at Stratford. Easton Volunteer Fire Co hosts dance January 1. orchestras from Bridgport and Stratford provide music. Hosts and guests listed, with social visits and regional gatherings noted.
A 1924 obituary notes the death of Mias ti M Peek at Greens Park and details her funeral and church services at Trinity, with Rev Dr officiating. The document also mentions a marriage date of July 9 1924 for John veh y Te and Wie ture.
The Brookfield community mourns the death of Mrs Anna Hilmer at age seventy following a brief illness and heart attack. She was predeceased by her parents and siblings and survived by Ernest Hilmer, a sister, three daughters including Mrs Maurice O'Donnell and Mrs Montsexse, a son George Hilmer, and several grandchildren. Funeral services were held at St Pauls Episcopal Church with burial in Laurel Hill Cemetery planned for spring.
Dec 30 report from Nichols N Y highlights Misa Elizabeth Chiiatla resuming duties as physical director at Four Winds sanitarium Katonah N Y. Christmas visitors include Abercrombies from Bridgeport and Bethel residents, Ida Schaffer from New York visiting relatives, Epworth League sets Sunday meetings at 6 45 pm for New Year, goals for cooperative aid. Local groups contributed by delivering fruit baskets to the shut ins, village improvement association decorated the green with an evergreen tree and lights, and a Bridge party honored Miss Elizabeth Chiivia.
TRUMBULL December 30 residents describe Christmas gatherings with relatives in Manchester Bridgeport Newtown Yon kera and Hatfield Mass. Many attendees honor gifts and a baptism font was donated to the Congregational church in memory of Samuel G Beardsley. Dec 30 1920s era notices note church services and welcoming visitors speaking to local families and a New Year party invitation.
Stratford prepares for New Year celebrations Friday night with a Cupheag club party starting at eight and dancing to ten in the morning. Also planned are Mill River country club events and multiple house gatherings as students return for holidays.
Monroe dispatch notes M F D meeting at firehouse on January 4 with Tag ladies gathering that afternoon at Mrs Hans Dinexson home. Post-Christmas travel updates include W C Hazard returning home from visit with daughter in Teambul and Stratford. Beardsley learns of grandfather's sudden death in West Wilmington. Beardsleys depart for West Wilmington. Nisa Fabersham of New York visiting rectory and friends. Ebbe Damm in Bridgeport. Alfred Milber mentioned.
Fairfield faces agitation over reviving a fire district to support Fairfield Center and other companies amid questions on equipment and protection. A 1-year-old committee has yet to report. Meanwhile, New Year events fill community calendars with club receptions, church services, and school reopenings as local groups plan dinners, meetings, and athletic contests.
Guests gathered for Christmas Day at the home of Ma tl Mag. Key attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Mercert of Pittsburgh Port and Mrs. French of Stepney with Miss J hi Moore of New York and Miss Gertrude Crews of New York. Miss Alta Thissett of New Haven Way and Mrs. J. Nossett joined from Me Valley over the weed. Also present were Mr. Ralph Ryder of Kus ten and Miss Annis Banks who returned December 30.
A string of visitors from New York Princeton Yale and Connecticut colleges grace local homes for the holidays while Miss Naomi Sternhelm plans a New Year visit. Daniel Sanford Jr an instructor at Hampton Institute returns for the season and H Kenneth McCollam recovers from an operation in Lymeport Hospital. Mrs H F Brownlee of Danbury announced the engagement of daughter Barbara Rose to C Edward Grafmueller of New Jersey and Redding. The wedding date is to be set.
Massachusetts lawmakers prepare for a January 6 session amid talks of public rail control, compulsory auto liability insurance, and wage a state fund, with proposals for an adjustment board and revised premiums. Governor Fuller urged a great monument in Copley Square, while workmen compensation and pension bills loom. Republicans dominate both houses, with 176 Republicans in the House and several women members including M Sylvia Denadon, Martha Brooks, and Florence Sisgombh.
Oliver Cromwell, famed as a dictator, trained in brewing and promotes beer making for youths. Duplin dispatch notes a large brewery accepting boys from Winchester School for technical training in biology and chemistry essential to fermentation.
James Sullivan honored as Devon Mem bers of the Order of Eastern Stars with officers to be installed at Slecledy’s Hall Milford this evening at 8. Victor Swatlery and family renewed old ties in town. Leland Murray buys The News Store route and plans improved service for Post and Telegram readers.
Miss Geverly Bayng stars in From Hight to Twelve a Edwin Burke comedy. Lee Mattison performs Pep Personality and Pleasure with Berenyce Branche. The lineup includes Max Bloom Alice Sher Tommy Russell Ernie Marconi and James Steve Leddy with Joly Frolles. Pals In Paradise an adaptation starring Marguerite De La Motte John Bowers Rudolph Schildkraut May Robson thrills. The Motor Boat Dandies Van Reibher comedy and Pathe News headline Poll bil It Is Love. Martin Brown known for Cobra and The Lady h as It Is Love. Phil Werner Michael Gedreyer bring drama and romance to Park theatre in Daisy tale with Florence Rittenhouse Frank M. Thomas William Mack John Ranson Walter Connolly Grace Huff and Beatrice Maude. Francis M. Verdi directs.
As Bridgeport nears year end the Cameo theatre showcases Vitaphone with John Barrymore in Don Juan. Matinee at 2:15, evening at 9:16, plus a New Year 11:30 p m showing. Star listings include Mischa Elman Willie Howard Giovanni Martinelli and the New York Philharmonic in a full score.
The Palace premiere features Bert Lytell as a lovable crook with memorable songs, supported by Eugene Gilbert Larry Kent Edna Murphy and a notable ensemble. The vaudeville bill includes Maddock a Bag of Tricks Olga Woods Wally Grimshaw Rotonne Brothers and acts by Walter Ward Ethel Dowley Bob Carney Joan Galetti Iola Kokir Lester Calvin Charles Ann Vesey and more in a lively holiday program.
The Majestic shows The General with Buster Keaton as Johnnie Gray, a Southern railroader who wants to enlist but is kept as locomotive pilot by Confederate generals. Marian Mack co stars in the Civil War era comedy noted for its historical flair and lighthearted action.
Polls Majestic schedules a week long showing of D W Griffiths Sorrows of Satan starting Sunday night. The Motion Picture News lauds the film as technically superb with outstanding lighting, excellent cast led by Carol Dempster, Ricardo Cortez and Adolphe Menjou.
Mae Murray starring vehicle The Winning of Barbara Worth from Harold Bell Wright will be shown for the last time today at the Lyric theatre. Cast includes Vilna Banky Ronald Colman with Rey D Arcy and others in a drama about a Spanish gypsy swept by love and pursuit in Barcelona.
Mrs Emily Buckner and Miss Mabel Buckner return from Whitneyville after a week with Mrs John West. Kenneth Perley vacationing with grandmother Mrs Katherine Bachelor in Bridgeport. Charles Perley and Curtiss Ferris visit Mrs Herbert Wright in Easton. Michael J West installs a radio on Huntington Street. Willam Cook Jr returns to Watertown after a visit with his parents on Huntington Street. Otto Goeble family visit Henry Kempf on Church Street. Florence HJS accompanies them to New York. Ten new subscribers appear in Huntington division telephone directory including Miss Margaret Storey and Miss Edna Crawford of New York who visited Mr and Mrs John West. Arvid Erickson installs a telephone at home.
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