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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1927

Page

3

Stratford Fire Truck Skids at Firehouse Damage Slight

A Stratford fire truck slid on icy pavement in front of the Stratford Center fire house while entering after responding to a chimney fire on Road Hill. The collision with William Coleman’s car knocked off a tire rack but caused little damage to either vehicle.

Stratford Stratford Center A 1 Willam Anthony William Coleman Sellick Place Rcad My Hill Judson House Academy Hill Simens

Olive Tablets Advert Leads with Gentle Liver Aid

An advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle, non irritant substitute for calomel. It claims the tablets improve digestion, reduce blood bowels and liver symptoms, and prevent dark breath and pimples. Take nightly for a week to feel better.

Flward Edwards

Farewell Party for Miss July August of Newtown

In Newtown on February 21 a farewell gathering honored Miss July August Perry, daughter of Berkshire, at the Congregational church. Despite a Saturday night storm, about twenty friends attended as Miss Perry, who graduates from Hawley High School and will train as a nurse at Bristol Hospital, prepared to enter a nursing program. The event featured musical and parlour games with Miss Perry as guest of honor.

Newtown Juliy Perry Berkshire Newtown Wis Forkshire Netown Congregational Duronage Miak Frelyn Ekine Herbert Skin Clus Nisa Perry Briseport Hospital Misa Prey Jis Hawley Uight School Cliss Hexhles Richmedd If Gesnerrday Trinity Church Redding New England Herbert Fkine Newtown Congregational Richmond H Geaner St John's Episcopal Church Sandy Hook

Westminster Dog Show wins noted at Madison Square Garden

Mrs Arthur Barry hay returned from the Westminster Dog Show at Madison Square Garden and the Newark Kennel Club Show with her two dogs Jeff theird and Princess Pat, who won several ribbons. EB Y FP Society entertained at the home of Miss Katherine Burroughs with a large turnout and lively cards.

Long Hull Arthur Barry Hay Madison Square Garden Newark Kennel Club Newark NJ Jeff Theird Princess Pat Misa Katherine Burroughs Rene Robert Adams Arthur Gnawold John Calhoun Katherine Tready Clifford Gillette Henry Adama Henry Adams, Jr William Adams Samuel and Howard Seeley Philmore Page Bridgeport Samuel Ieancs Milan Dorothy M Seeley Bridgeport Grass Co Epent Parenta Harry Hanlon Shirley Sandy Hook Tas Ua Fenjiamin Turney Thomas Northrop Terriss Dennis Northrop Berkins Nichols Alan Ory Stratfel Ray Lucan Ald Treasury Benjamin A Turtney Sandy Hank Frank Hilden Apent Sunda Henry Adams Tishua Henry Lange Washington William Sheptard Emil Larkman Charles Randall Wi Lawrence Sherman Simeon LaBarr Mra Shephard Mr Shephard Ted Caroline Pultz Caroline Sherwood Everett Andrew Sherwood Thomas Reid Tra Lincoln Caroline Sherwood Dorothy Lincoln Ernest Sherman John Radcliffe Paltz Missoni Simeon LaBerr Robert Padrickson Charlea Lercattis George A . Smith Willim Paprocky Stratford Henry Martord Howard Davidson Orynle Burton Cong Hill Tructon Mra Caiks

Westport Tax Help Aids Residents On Incomes

Westport residents may obtain help in filing income tax returns at the Westport Bank and Trust Company. An Internal Revenue Bureau agent from Washington will be available Thursday through Saturday to assist. the Board of Relief offered a last chance window earlier. Local events include Rotary banquet and Staples High alumni planning, plus various health and community activities at Bedford House and YMCA.

Westport Board of Relief Westport Rotary Club MCA Rotary International Staples High School Bidfora Bedford House Agnes Fanning Norce William Munson State Board of Health Woman's Town Improvement Assention YMCA Washingtons Frank Osborn Young Ladies Cooperative Committee Norman Hall Norwalk General Hospital Washington's Kenneth MacKenzie Church of the Holy Trinity Martha Washington Parent Teachers’ Association of Greens Farms Andon T Leary

Devon Group forms Social and Athletic Club in Milford

The Devon Athletic and Social Club is organized at the home of Henry and Donald Matthews. Founding members include former high school and DeMolay athletes Brauncis Taggart, Francis Tayfort, Waverly Lewin, Peter Seehau, Henry Matthews, and others. The group plans basketball, baseball, and football teams and aims to promote athletics and social events in Devon.

Milford Devon Wat Pat Henry Donald Matthews Brauncis Taggart Milford DeMolay Devon AG Waverly Francis Tay Fort Whaverly Lowle Pater Chav Tren Nienry Matthews Donald Mathews Jares Graham Tony Novak Fred Drinkwater Roslyn Blowers Edwan Tater Selson Cox Arthur

Valentines Night Pageant at Farmill River

Huntington reports a Valentine themed program Friday evening with tableaus from cave man to 1936, featuring George Arundell and Miss Josephine Webb, Mrs Bert Lockwood, and others. A new degree team was formed, and local dance attendees and residents share social updates. Banking day totals noted, no school on Washington’s Birthday with a weeklong vacation planned from Feb 25 to March 7.

Huntington Farmill River Gange Tite George Aruindell Josephine Webb Bert Lockwood Clarence M Webb Mias Helen Millard Edwin S Vargenhe Milas Alice Graves Beart Lockwood Charles W Goldspink Floyd Lockwood George Arundell Abcure New Badger Valentine American Legion Hall Stratford Edwin & Vargdshe Charles i Milelard Michael J Wreat George Aruniell Stephen Tucker Hatheway Frederick Cawthra Alice Smith James Smith Frederick McGuire Edward Ferguson Percy Lockwood Richard Martin Kutington Vermont Rachel Fair Nichols Avenue Robert Dorman Hunford G Wilson Ruth Robert Wilson Bridgeport John West Barbara Weat Miller Peterson Amny Westley Huntington School J. Edwin Stevens Mabel Palmer Washington

Mid winter meeting of Pairfield County Republican Women’s Association

The mid winter meeting will be held at the Hotel Stratfield Bridgeport on Saturday February 26 with a 1130 AM business session and debates on Jury Service for Women and The Upping Past Luncheon served at 130 PM Speakers include Thomas Adams of the Rus sel Sage Foundation and Florence Barrett Advertising Manager Connecticut General Insurance. Reservations to Mrs William K Miy.

Monrod Pairfield County Republican Women's Association Stratfield Bridgeport Thomas Adams Ruesel Sage Foundation Florence Barrett Connecticut General Insurance Company William K Miy Ladies Guild St Peter's Episcopal Church Stratford Club Farm Bureau Martha Foster Harmony Grange Edward Beardsley Arthur Curtiss Roberta Kellogg Edgar C Northrop

Third District GOP Club to elect officers at Walnut Beach

Devon Feb 21 special report says the Third District Republican club will meet Tuesday night at Elsers hall Walnut Beach for officer elections. A full attendance is expected amid factional power shifts. Also Walnut Beach Devon Grammar School closes tomorrow for Washington’s Birthday observances.

Devon Elsers Walnut Beach Schodly Washington Andreagragm George Washington Mina Alice Joned Milan Bult Gordon Jr Frances Kingsbury Grave Davenport Katherine Hay Lucy Har Vek Freida Purshell Florence Davia Henry Luckeing Janet Chrta Bernie Howarth Pearl Banks Edith Rogers Harry Kukowskaon H Kukowski Naugatuck Gardens Persie Devon Union Church Andrew Scanell

Stratford visitor Archibald Flower praised local history collection

Archibald Flower former lord mayor of Stratford-upon-Avon visited Stratford Connecticut with Senator Charles Wheeler and town officials. He toured Judson House and the Stratford Historical Society exhibits and lauded the preservation of the 700 year old building. He discussed Shakespearean ties and noted the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre fire incident, planning to return for the April 29 birth anniversary events.

Stratford Archibald Flower Stratford-upon-Avon William Shakespeare Charles OD. Wheeler England Stratfield Senatory Wheeler Houaton Carlton Day Reed Loula F Herrmann Stratford Council Elliot W Peck Stratford Historical Society William H Baldwin Flower Judson House Arthur W Cabot Frank Sammis Lucilla Godfrey Adelaide Gunther Taylor Arthur W. Cabot Harvey Abbott America Lake Michigan Chicago Mr Flower Til'nois Albion New York Shakespeare Counciie Shakespeare Memorial Theatre Quardiang Shakespeares Birthplace Haly Min Shakespeare Actioc

Weekend visits and church services announced

Local residents report weekend returns to Rivercliff and Walnut Beach. Plans include Whitney erecting a gasoline station at Naugatech Avenue and Old Point Road. Mission Services at St Andrews Folsecapal Church run Feb 27 through March 2 with services on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday at 730 PM and children’s sessions 4 PM to 5 PM. Rev Dwi mat 8 Marie will conduct the mission and sermons.

JD J Scannel Rivercliff Hia Studioa Haly Croas College Whitney Walnut Beach Naugatech Avenue Old Point Road Thomas Witham New York City St Andrews Folsecapal Church Dwi Marie

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