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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1925
Page
15
Large turnout fills Ansonia church for its annual gathering as parish leaders and attendees discuss ongoing programs and community outreach. The event features remarks from priest Teo and contributions from notable congregants, reflecting on recent services and future plans.
An adjourned hearing on an overweight truck case details a novel defense proposed by the defendant. State officer Quigler testified about the truck’s excess weight and the judge considered whether registration and top charge adjustments were warranted amid disputed counts and penalties.
Darien is preparing property tax bills for 1924 enrollments and resident assessments. Louis Jefferson, the town tax collector, oversees about 100 personnel tasks as bills are issued by mail over a few weeks.
Huntington Coolidge Club plans a reorganizational meeting at 8 o clock Wednesday at a Lake Street location.Mrs Joseph Ades hosts the event with guests including Ibert Cuythra and W Willan Cit, and the discussion centers on fundraising and campaign goals for the temperance effort.
A Derby meeting considered a community chest plan to support local welfare and municipal services. Attendees debated feasibility, potential funding, and the role of private partners, with Joseph Purcell and others urging cautious steps and test pilot pumps to assess impact.
Milford Grange 10 hosts annual word of master Friday meeting at Krogh’s Union Hall. A programme includes refreshments and entertainment with a charity raffle. Members and local residents invited to attend the event and support school activities.
The piece lists numerous individuals and households including Easton residents and families connected to an apartment building. It mentions Mr and Mrs Merit Ward, Miss Mag, Harvey Faoorzgi, Victow Gustafe, Tamil, and several others, with scattered references to addresses and events. The readable fragments suggest a community notice or social column noting residents and relations.
William West runs in Fairfield with backing from business and political figures while town positions and party lines shift. The contest centers on the town clerk and collector roles, with Adm Flin t highlighted as current official and potential successor dynamics shaping local governance and committee alignments.
A shelton fire alarm did not function during a blaze at a local property. The event involved a disrupted scene with unclear details and mentions of medical and local street names as investigators assess the cause and response.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a legal or court notice with names and amounts. Readable bits include references to a suit against Moe Pa and a financial entry of 5191 dollars. Nearby names include Dickete, Gree, Norton, Marge Dandon, and Mt Ts.
Stamford Mayor and Prosecutor oppose a set of proposed raises citing fiscal concerns. Amendments would boost pay for several city officials including the mayor, prosecutor, and clerk, though officials insist they did not seek higher salaries.
William Pietsch acquires Peach Lake property complex including houses inn store and boathouse from a deceased owner related to a local tax matter. The sale, witnessed by Baltimore contacts and key officials, follows a confidential process amid a commemorative event.
A Danbury night meeting discusses a proposed child labor amendment. The group weighs sides, notes jury duty questions, and awaits broader legislative action as February approaches.
A Newtown society page details the engagement and forthcoming wedding of a popular local girl. The groom’s family, social events, and recent gatherings are noted alongside comments on community figures and preparations for the ceremony.
A pretty wedding took place this afternoon at the link home in Dery arena with Miss Anny Wax Shen, daughter of Thomas Shen of Hull Street, married Ralph T. Bailes of Derby. Ceremony conducted by Leo Worth, pastor of the Tits Congregation, before palms and laurel. witnessed by family and friends. reception followed with extensive music and decorations.
The Eastern Star of Devon invites members to a Saturday evening dance at the hall. committees are active on decorations and tickets while plans for refreshments and program details proceed. The event aims to be a prominent social occasion for the chapter this season.
Greenwich bar association officers were elected at the annual meeting, with Marie Monade named president and others chosen for key posts. Judges and local officials were listed among attendees, reflecting the district’s legal and civic leadership.
Fragmentary OCR text references multiple individuals and locations, with garbled names and lines suggesting a local notice or obituary style item. It mentions Ms Freilerich Evitts and Miss oSpand, along with several surnames and a street context, but lacks coherent events or dates to summarize a clear action or outcome.
Milford resident and artist Lea Milford Fox skis through a winter in Florida drawing for a local Florida paper. A former machinist and naval veteran, Fox has done cover designs for major magazines and plans to return to Milford around April 7 to resume his business interests.
The Devon PlVON Ler 4 club holds a Thursday 5 34 pm meeting with the Aid Society. A regular monthly listing includes a dinner program, plans for a supper club, and a Tuesday joint committee session. The Ladies Auxiliary announces a Tuesday evening gathering and the annual election of officers is set for Friday.
Willan A. White of Danbury, wintering in Palm Beach Florida with extensive real estate holdings, has been elected a director of the Palm Beach National Bank. White is a prominent Danbury businessman and head of White Music Shops. The Danbury Crama Society is being reorganized with rehearsals planned soon and membership trials underway. Union lodges touch on cession changes and Hartford event updates.
A car driven by Mea Carcrpenter of Lridute port skidded on the Bioek Rack turnpike near the Blue Bird Inn and overturned. Car damaged but occupants, including Carcrpenter and her three year old daughter, escaped unharmed. Willard Gillette and Mrs Clarence Jennings assisted.
Danbury assessors report a grand list increase of about 1 million dollars with 15 officials reviewing property valuations. The total assessed value and tax rate are adjusted reflecting budget needs and anticipated reductions pending final session and approvals.
Stamford faces a crisis as voters urge a special town meeting to appoint a building committee to handle the new high school project. The clash stems from a split in the school committee after Dr John Cloonan was denied chairmanship, triggering resignations and a petition drive. The dispute raises questions about which committee holds legal authority, while the school system remains hampered.
A five year old boy named John Russell, living with grandmother Mire Kaoreh Hendershot on Bradley Street, suffered a painful accident Sunday afternoon when he ran into a wheel of a passing car while coastingan wagon. He sustained a broken collar bone and other injuries.
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