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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1925
Page
5
A Westport man was arrested for concealing a weapon at his home amid a broader report of a Confederate flag owned by a Danbury man being returned to the South. The lengthy dispatch notes community tea meetings, church events, and local fundraising drives connected to the era era.
A large Ridgefield community wedding event occurred on Valentine’s Day in South Saleng at the church of the parish, with the Rev. Robinson L. Bailey and Miss Atleen Scofield among those tied in marriage. Guests included many local families and relatives, and a wedding supper followed at the couple’s home. The report lists numerous attendees and gifts, noting community involvement and the social significance of the union amidst other local notices and messages.
The notice outlines a Monday holiday impact on Fairfield center activities and public services. It mentions closed offices, altered hours, and names several individuals connected to local proceedings and upcoming events.
Westport Rotary hears Dr Roy A Long defend a proposed state medical bill amid debate over his credentials and a diploma mill probe. Attendees question facts and press for more information while endorsing Long's integrity and the Rotary stance on truth.
Danbury headlines report the Confederate battle flag linked to Louisiana regiments may be returned to the New Orleans association via Connecticut veterans. Plans note a late April ABR meeting in Danbury to organize ceremonies and a Charity Ball for McGavnes council. Legal hearings loom for Asher Parish over hatter thefts from Delohery Hat Co, with other arrests tied to the flag dispute and regional political shifts in Dubay.
A busy Fairfield court holiday session is planned with multiple arraignments. Fire extinguisher salesmen selling alcohol and fire safety gear faced charges including disorderly conduct and assault. several defendants posted bonds while others await hearings.
Fragmentary text mentions Devin Grenwich and a sequence of convoluted names and actions. It references a home scene at noon and a person named Mave T. The readability is poor and most details are unclear but a people and action motif remains.
Local notices recount the Washington birthday dance at Walnut Beach Town Hall with 540 attendees and a turkey dinner at Third District Democratic club headquarters. Milas Alice Smith wedding announced, with plans for a reception and future travels. Community events include a dance at Momino club, a Woodmont Parent-Teacher meeting, hotel sale, and a Port SpimPull hotel purchase news, plus a car accident with injuries in West Tiayt.
The article lists Ridgefield residents and visitors over a holiday period including Mr and Mrs Josef Hartmann, Joseph Bacehiectn, and Miss Purb Lard among townspeople. references the Ladies Missionary Society of the Congregational Church, local hostesses Miss Py Peed and Mrs James Cunning, and various names tied to regional families. mentions Harold Harton employed by a telephone company and a possible church event at Ridgefield estate with reactions from community figures. The piece threads social visits, church society activity, and local notable names during a festive week in Ridgefield and nearby areas.
William J Keley of Beirin Palle was struck Saturday night by a touring car driven by Vic Fred Simmons a senior in Ansonia High School. Keley suffered lacerations and abrasions with no broken bones, his condition unchanged though serious given age, and Simmons was cleared of blame after investigation. A separate fire call described a small brush fire and an earlier telephone call noted a building fire with limited damage.
Sunday assembly hosted St Cerlin chapter of Stafford with Cathole Daugh ter of America members from across the state. A local plan urged property owners to plant a tree for every 25 feet of frontage to restore Stratford streets and shade the town once more.
In a bustling town notes of visitors and homecomings fill the page as residents from Fairfield Crescent Long Lane and Port Chester share holiday time with friends and kin. Among those listed are the Fox, Elwood, Hils, Davis, Langenders, and Gardner households visiting relatives in Stamford Bridgeport and nearby areas during the weekend. A separate item reports on municipal discussions and a fire apparatus contract awarded to By Neweity Service Truck of Middleboro Mass, detailing features, delivery, and funding, plus Chamber of Commerce drive updates and upcoming meetings involving Bridgeport and surrounding towns.
Tele gram report notes practical jokers renting cars to gain publicity. A Shelton incident follows teens from Angonta and Derby, with a car theft and later discovery of a second vehicle. Separately, funeral services were held for Percy Thompson, longtime Chamber of Commerce secretary, survived by wife and daughter Bernice.
A six year old girl died in an incident described in telegrams during a night service. She was the daughter of Isaac and Th A Bonu of lfchen et, with relatives and friends mourning. The funeral is scheduled for Monday afternoon in Hackensteh with interment to follow.
Samuel Tibertine proprietor of the Cos Lob Inn and Brink Marano, a waiter, were charged with liquor without a license. The case, linked to bonds of 82 760, follows recent checks and tests, with adjournment set for next Wednesday.
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