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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1927

Page

8

Easton Community Calendar Announces Rehearsals and Services

Frid Mghe choir rehearsal moved to Friday night at home of Mr and Mrs Arthur Wheeler. Lee M E church to host song service in Epworth League. Play rehearsal for The Path Across the Hill held at Lee M E hall with next session Feb 19 at 8. Ellipses indicate readable Civic pin awarded to Natalie Marsh from Bridgeport Central High. Poultry club plans discussed by James R Case and local boys at Academy School. Concert planned at Congregational church March 1 featuring baritone horn piano organ and vocal selections. Easton volunteers hold weekly dance at fire house with Bridgeport orchestra. Various local residents visit, host guests, and attend theatres in Bridgeport. Church services Sunday at usual times with Howard B Warren preaching The Ninthe Commandment. Young Men Bible class open to area youths. Epworth League service at 7:20 PM led by Mrs Arthur F Wheeler on The Rural Church and the Nation. Center Street M E church to hold 2 PM Sunday service. Congregational church service by Rev Fred Bunker and Sunday school afterward. Ladies Aid to convene Saturday afternoon to tie a quilt. Easton boy scout troop updates.

Bridgeport Central High School James R. Case Fairfield County Farm Bureau Jocal Schools Academy School Herbert Strout Charles Mills Hudson Volunteer Fire Company Bridgeport Orchestra Harry Edwards Etretfield Erwin Edwards Fred Candee Bridgeport Raymond Candee Couan John Marsh Bernice Wiliam Raymond Greenfield Alice Page Ansonia Nellie Shautrand Mise Elsie Botsford Long Hill Mallett Banford Misa Lorintha Hull Boston University Chester Stull William Streck Louis Streck George Kachele Joseph MecCarten Clifford Bannermar Tracy Douglas Howard B. Warren Lee M. E. Church Epworth League Arthur F. Wheeler Center Street M. FE Howard BP. Warren Fred Bunker Congregational Church

Four and Twenty Whist Club Hosts Week Night Games

Regular weekly meeting at the hall on Monday night featured a Four and Twenty Whist club gathering hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Chester Hall. Guests included many local residents. prizes for high scores went to Mrs. Arthur Wheeler, Mrs. Charles Siliman, Arthur Wheeler, and Robert Marsh with consolations to Fred Marsh and Mrs. Clarence Andrews.

H. R. Warren Edward Knight Chester Hall Erwin Edwards Clarence Andrews Willard Ss. Gillette Charles Siinuim Cheford Gillette Arthur E. Wheeler Robert Marsh Elizabeth Smith I . Norton Howard Silliman WoHam Loper Arthur Wheeler Charles Siliman Fred Fred Marsh

Huntington News Briefs Highlight Local Events and Notices

The Huntington area reports a funeral at Benny Brook for George No Warner with I O O F pallbearers from Waterbury, interment in Lawn Cemetery, and visitors from New Haven. Also noted are lodge activities, scion visits from Stratford and Bridgeport residents, Scout leader conventions, a Shelton woman bowling record, city charter debate over icy street liability, and appointments to the Board of Assessors and state park support for Indian Well.

Huntington George No Waner Benny Brook Shelton Avenue Elx Nusahogan Lodge Waterbury Lawn Cemetery Ellsworth Blakeslee New Haven George Warner Robert Dorman Stratford Rachel Fair Nic Charles Shapiro Russ Chamber of Commerce Palace Eye Shelton Frederick Cawthra Pine Street Board of Aldermen Shapiro Malthie Herman Ritter White Hills John H. Bildye Supreme Court John RB. Russ Third Ward Indian Well Daniel A. Nichols Board of Assessors Literbert Lodger, Jr

Local social in Brookfield features Valentine program

Brookfield notes a Valentine social at Mrs. William B. Roe's home with readings, mandolin solos, and a China festival talk by Mrs. Harry B. Hawley. Speaker Rev. Frank K. Hawley and two girls performed, a silver collection was taken, and refreshments were served. Representative John Thornhill returned home after a January arm fracture, and several local residents traveled to visit kin and attend events across Bethel and Danbury.

Brookfield Thomas O'Shea Danbury Hospital Valentine William B. Roe Robert Osborne The Missionary Society Freder Curtis Milas Gertrude Gustafgon Gertrude C. Roe Henry B. Hawley Holmes Elate Gustafson Marjorie Elsendors Frank K. Hawley Charles B.hawley Harry Martin China John §. Thornhill Danbury Brookfield Center Charies Green Evelyn Green Harry Anderson New Haven Mra. Ackerman Leonard A. Taylor Song Bethel John A. Carlson Newtown Peter H. Fennell Harry S. Martin Washington, D. C

Patchen resumes duties at National City Bank in NYC

Bethel notes Milton Patchen has resumed his duties at the National City Bank in New York City after a visit with his parents Mr and Mrs W F Patchen of Film Street. Several Bethel residents return from trips to Brooklyn Newark Atlantic City and New York after visits with relatives.

Alice Howley Buffalo N. Y Bethel Thomas Mannion Bras Mannion Newark Reservoir Street Henry Shanley Pleetwood Avenue New York Rudolph Yauch, Jr Brooklyn

Devon Devon Health Notes and Local Socials

Devon residents share sick bay reports with several illnesses including grippe and a severe cold. Social events include a Pride of Bridgeport anniversary observance, a Valentine party at St Andrew's social home, a pinochle party at Naugatuck Gardens clubhouse, and a Hose Co. No. 2 card party with dancing. Mrs Williams and daughter Mrs Johnson return from Stamford visit.

Devon Louis Bratz Bridgeport Avenue Albert Shultz Bridgeport Carlton Carlson Berkley Terrace Thomas Andes Naugatuck Avenue Raymond O'Connor Noble Avenue Victor I. Willams Pride of Mary Bruckshaw F. Rogers M. Canning Naugatuck Gardens Improvement Association Club Corneline Lucy Thia Hose Co. No. 2 Club Rooms George F. Johnson Stamford V. Williams Williams

Young People fellowships plan town hall entertainment night

The Young People’s fellowships of Trinity and St. John’s churches announce an entertainment and dance at the Town Hall on Thursday night. They recently visited the rectory of Trinity church, hosted by Rev. Dr. Sulehniond Aseer, and laid plans for the event.

Trinity St. John'’s Town Hall Trinity Church Sulehniond Aseer

Hawley High School to stage Love a la Carte comedy

The Hawley High Senior class will present the three act comedy Love a la Carte at the Hawley School auditorium on February 28 under the direction of Miss Arline Haskina. The performance will feature humorous scenes and an excellent orchestra to follow the show.

Bethel Bethel High School Newtown Hawlei Hgh School Hawley School Arline Haskina F. Crowe Gertrude M. Crowe Misa Catherine R. Crowe William D. Corbett St. Augustin R. €. Church Bridgeport Mildred Margaret Horan Crowe Corbett

East Main street to join state highway system plan

Stratford Feb 17 East Main street Stratford from Ferry boulevard to Derby turnpike will join the trunk line state highway system under a bill framed by Senator Charles E Wheeler and presented in the current session. Christ Church Guild announces cast for two plays The Minister Comes to Tea and Forty Miles an Hour at parish house February 24 at 8 39 o clock.

Stratford Church Guild Christ Church Guild Alexander Trumbull Bella Crane Charles Radbey William Curtis Mother Peters Tonges Ann Dunlop Fred Elliott Pally Herbert Smith J .Wallacee Soathcote Albert Pott Ellen Canady Tom Touson Mabeth D. Winifred Tod Cora Mabel A. Merrick Helena . Wilder Reuben Olmstead

Long Hill News Roundup Of Visits And Local Events

Mrs. Charles Osborne of Bridgeport visits daughter Mrs. George Griffin as Stitch-in-Time girls deliver cretonne bags with tobacco and candy to saldiery wards at Abington Hospital. Choir practice at Maburch and social gatherings fill week. Irene Curtiss returns home after a Monroe visit. School holds half day due to staff meeting. William Schneider recovering at home after hospital stay.

Long Jill Charles Osborne Bridgeport George Griffin Henry Lange Abingtown Hospital Charles Bradley Elisha Griffin Marion Ackerman Sylvie Brohl Nancy Lena Sedortino Caroline Sherwood Ruth Smith Katherine Annie Glennon M Dburch Linn B. Abbott George H. Smith Ong Hill Herbert Heath Oscar Plump William Parsons Crapau Herbert Latimer Arthur May Holmes Goa. H. Smith May Hennedy Walter Hawley George H. Griffin David Hawley Stratfield Irene Curtiss Leonard Curtiss Monroe Long Hill Paul Hlatt Long Will W. W. Knight William Schneider Bridgeport Hospital New London Carrera

Youths Held as Car Thieves and Bandits

Stamford, Feb. Tr. AP charged with highway robbery and automobile theft while police seek links to five burglaries and additional car thefts. George Thompson 17 and brother William 20 bound over to Criminal Superior Court under $2,000 bonds each, unable to furnish. They are expected to go to Bridgeport to await further action.

Stamford George Thompson William Criminal Superior Court Bridgenort

Fairfield Legion Posts of Fairfield County Aid Communities

Fairfield County American Legion groups push to keep State Veterans Relief Fund under local control with Legion administration and oppose DI transfer. Stamford wins 1927 membership cup with Georgetown renewing at 100 percent. posts report drives, shows, and parks plans. Community events include automo bile show, minstrel show, and charity activities across towns.

Fairfield Wairfield County American Legion State Veterans’ Relief Fund State Department Red Men's Hall American Union Auxiliary District Kenday Stamford Winston Stamford Post Yost Stamford Greenwich Georgetown Wilton Norwalk Bridgeport Ridgefield Westport Shelton Stratford Danbury Flst L Ieans Visiting Nurse Association

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