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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1928
Page
16
Milford merchants were sought by Hartford police for evading payment for fruit from a store in Milford. Horace Gillette and Allen Hagen, former residents, were arrested after a fruit store robbery turned up as police questioned the firm supplying the goods. They faced charges of obtaining goods under false pretenses and were returned to Hartford for processing.
On Friday evening February 24 Z C McLean awarded the mason contract for a new Broad Street garage to Kelly and Wooda of New Haven. The Him City company builds the nurses' home. Berlin Construction handles steel. Construction starts after removal of an ancient elm trunk. WRC meeting set this Tuesday with supper at six and business at eight.
Firefighters responded to a chimney fire at Peter Nevers’s Huntington home on Monagon Street. A misdirected order nearly halted suppression but two hand appliances were used and the blaze controlled. Also notes social visits, bridge party prizes, and Juvenile Grange officer installations.
Special Correspondent reports Edward Capassee halted John Finley of Stamford after nearly hitting a crossing pedestrian when Finley ignored the officer’s signal. Finley was booked on a charge of disobeying a signal and summoned to Westport Town Court. Police investigate chicken thefts by two parties on Indian Hillroad and Saugatuck, while an abandoned car on Post Road near West Parish Road was found due to motor trouble. A broken manhole cover on Post Road near Maple Avenue prompted red lanterns and state highway department repair.
Two sheep on the MacNemara place Belden Hall were killed by dogs with the mother dying and the lamb severely mutilated. Officials and First Selectman Fred Bennett responded to end the animal's suffering as other local events include a Father and Son dinner at the Congregational chapel and multiple civic meetings in Wilton the same period.
Miss Ader Hallock spent the week end in New York City. The Woman's Guild plans an entertainment at the Congregational church on Monday February 20 at 8 o'clock with sandwiches and coffee served free afterward. W B Landau and a friend visited the Kutcher home in White Plains Street. Mr and Mrs Howard Richmond of New Britain were guests of Mr and Mrs Edward Broch. Ronald Cooper returned to Troy after a week with his parents. The Trumbull Volunteer Fire Company Nash Inc will meet Tuesday evening February 14. The firemen plan a public cards party at the firehouse on Tuesday evening February 21 at 8 p.m. Mrs Peterson has returned to Providence Rhode Island after two weeks with Mr and Mrs Axel Swanson. Mr and Mrs Ernest Brooks of Milford visited Mrs Brooks' mother Mrs James Shaw of White Plains Street. Mrs Edward Broch hosted a birthday party on Saturday February.
The article notes birthday festivities for Billy King, a two year old, including Indoor games, a grand march, and a birthday cake with two tea candles. Jacqueline French also marks her seventh birthday with a celebration at her parents home. Nearby residents Winfield, Ralph Wright, and Betty of Ansonia visit. Christie and Halleck hosts in Bridgeport host dinners.
Long Hill Stepney firemen announce a benefit minstrel show at the Stepney firehouse on February 15 with Beck's orchestra for music and dancing to follow. The Park City Entertainer of Bridgeport will perform, and proceeds support local firemen. A busy week includes Founders Day events at Long Hill, choir cantata, and community gatherings across Long Hill and Danbury.
Newtown fully 75 people attended the Valentine dance at the Newtown Club Saturday night. Mrs. Frank H Johnston and Margaret G Mitchell led the event assisted by club members. A Bridgeport orchestra played and refreshments were served. Several out of town guests visited, while local residents attended various nearby gatherings and a Newtown Academy basketball trip to Benedict's in Newark ended in a 30 to 0 loss.
Notice from Redding reports the death of Charles Burr Todd born around 1840 son of Seth and Deborah Todd. He authored several local works, contributed to Putnam park, and spent his later years in New Jersey and Florida. His ashes will be buried in Ridge cemetery with Rev. Percy Har officiating. a masquerade dance and community events are also noted along with health talks and local club meetings.
About 12 000 tantasy will be distributed across the state and 450 cock pheasants ordered from England for release next spring. Senator Walcott funded bounty payments, and Deputy Wardens testified about arrests and hunting license enforcement. A new fire siren will be installed at the Telephone office, and staff will receive drill on the new fire truck.
Easton reports on a Ladies Aid Society meeting at the Lee M. E. church with Mrs Arthur Wheeler chosen as committee chair. The town notes flag making for a Whist club, a Grange Valentine event featuring Boy Scouts demonstrations and a play rehearsal for A Country Boy Scout. Other items include a relief board session, dramatized Ruth canto, and local visits and illness updates.
Trumbull February 19 A special correspondent reports the Women s Community club will hold a Valentine luncheon and card party at the Trumbull Fire House Tuesday. Luncheon at 2 pm followed by cards. Proceeds fund a bronze tablet for the honor roll to be placed on the boulder near the center green by the Community Chest.
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