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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1925

Page

14

Cupheg Club of Stratford Reelects Morehouse President

Vernon Morehouse of 921 East Broadway is re elected as president of the Cupheg Club of Stratford for another year. The club reports debt reduction of 1350 dollars and lists officers Fitz Holmgren vice president George W. Spail secretary Frank N. Hanson treasurer.

Stratford Vernon Moroousé East Bruadwi Fitz Holmgren George W. Spail Frank N. Hanson Hanson Nowiee Cay Cor Fy I. B. Turney Roswell KE Riss Board of Governors Tern Ferdinand Robert Clarke P Ag Auditas Faul Goodell Harold C Lovell Walter Goddard Governo Dec Comitte George R. Lochwood New Ufmey Sunda Str Ford Community Forum Ty Packard Hal Connemttort

Norwalk Welcomes Its First New Year Baby

The first 1925 baby arrived at the home of Mr and Mrs Fritz Westering of 81 Cove Avenue. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Robert Knapp of Trinity Place at 11 10 o clock Wednesday night, just missed being a 1925 baby on their third wedding anniversary.

Norwalk Fritz Westering Cove Avenue Robert Knapp Trinity Mace

Norwalk Schools Set to Open Amid Strong Opposition

Norwalk public schools will open Monday as scheduled unless the Board of Health acts. The health department plans diphtheria screening and antitoxin for susceptible pupils if parents approve. Opposition from many parents may keep classes from proceeding. two new diphtheria cases and five mild cases are noted in the First district. Health Officer Dr. Robert E Perdue has banned children under ten from motion picture theaters.

Norwalk Board of Health Health Department Walter Krappe Spring HI Avenue Harnld Coffin Ohio Avenue i Robert E Perdue Vidren

Former resident laid to rest in Newtown Cemetery

NIWTOWN Jan 2 By Telecom Service The undertaker Baponne died at residence in Ne Rueie Monday night. Funeral services held at the convent with Rector Rev Hie pad ELeresner officiating. A large line of floral offerings accompanied the funeral procession to Sandy Hook with many townsfolk and friends attending.

Niwtown Teles Servies Bureau of Gotheb Sehumiche F Baponne Rueie Viet Pinéss Tek Plaes Noor Estou Ehoomiohu Kev Dro Hie Pad Eleresner Feini Newlows Sandy Leege Row Nut O Sandy Hook John Schmite Addison Schmacner Jon Schumanehe J Jew Kel Juhi Land Iidgemet Mos Akme X. Mes Thotuan Vircittus Cornell Will Hokitt Regelar Cornel Rooms Meroo Alfred Julsen Keneter MLL Fine Hiewie Sean Ne Monga Fort

Milford considering pension fund vote at special meeting

Milford officials draft a pension fund plan for police and firemen retirees. The measure, prepared by Judge Omar W. Platt, moves through police and fire boards toward a special town meeting and possible General Assembly action. Voters may decide funding via a sinking fund to support older departments.

Milford Jan Omar W. Platt Po Hce Woth General Assembly Reyal Milford High School VY. Putney Estelle Grasverg Walter Baxney Mr. Putney Groesberg Andrew Scannell Walter Barnes Dorothy Shores No Marin Aring and Navy Gertrude Drouadwell Bastian Orvatory of Music Heste Mra Wil Lam Hira New Haven Joseph O'Hara New York Joseph OP

Installation event details for local group noted

A fragmentary notice lists officers and attendees for a forthcoming installation at a local lodge. Names include Deputy Chara, Mrs Worden, Catherine Reed, Maud Brown, and Clara Leatherland, with roles such as recording secretary and treasurer. The text references a meeting at Cadel next Wednesday and mentions noble grand, officers, and floor director positions.

Pete Noble Chara

Lordship Crowded With Holiday Visitors

Lordship, Jan 2. Mrs. Ferdinand Franz hosts Dr. and Mrs. Sides. Miss Katherine Horahan visits aunt Miss Mary Dunn. Local orchestra plans a dance Jan 30 at the Firemen's hall. Sunday school to meet at 3 p.m. Leader Albert Liarly. Others visiting include Mrs. J A Meissenberg, Mr. Towen’s mother, and Mrs. John Aven on Margharita Lawn.

Lordship Ferdinand Franz Sides Mrs. Franz Katherine Horahan Bridgeport Hospital Mary Dunn Gherry Street Lordship Orchestra Firewenl's Albert Li Arly George Trocks Brooklyn J. A. Meissenberg Margharita Lawn Frederick Boten Ocean Avenue Lord Bridgeport Mr. Towen Willan Persson South Hamston I. L John Aven

Newtown Churches Host Year End Services and Events

Trinity church and the Congregational church held New Year’s Eve services with large attendance. Trinity reported 110 at an evening program directed by Jennie Cree-Gregory, Dorothy Dinkler, and James Nelson, with a Girl's Friendly Society chorus from Sandy Hook. The Congregational church hosted an open house and a candle light event after baritone F. Arthur Ekins performed.

Newtown Trinity Church Congregational Church Jennie Cree-Gregory Dorothy Dinkler James Nelson Girl's Friendly Society of St. John's Church Sandy Marguerite Gesner Hichmond H. Gesner Trinit Walter H. Kiernan Fairfield County Farm Bureau Deodgingtown Fire Companies Dodingtown Carl Dossin Connecticut Agricultural Colege Star's Connecticut Agricultural College F. W. Barnett Mary P. Barnett Newtown Yeaterday Red Wing Minn Martin A. Corbett Sandy Hook

St Peter's Evangelical Extends Inquiry to Congregational Church

St Peter's Evangelical extends inquiry inviting Congregational church to attend Sunday services as Bishoy Acheson reconsecrates the church after extensive repairs and redecorating. The Missionary Society fundraiser at Mrs Mary Wheeler's home follows a well attended Stepney Fire Company dance.

Monroe, Jan. i St. Peter’s Epiacuppl Church Congregational Church Bishoy Acheson Mary Wheeler Missionary Society of the Stepney Fire Company Herman Jacot Greenwich Jacots Jacot East Village Wonds Stanley

Fairfield Couple Quietly Wed in New Haven Church

Miss Lillian E. Leggett of Black Rock and John Bergmark of Fairfield wed quietly at a New Haven church. The groom, third mate in the Medical department at Norfolk, was on furlough. Relatives and intimate friends attended, with a wedding supper following the ceremony. They will reside at 16 Black Rock Moorehouse.

New Haven Lillian E. Leggett If Morehouse Street Black Rock John Bergmark Fairfield Devon Mr. Scoville Carly Bergimark New Maven Rockwell Mr. Bergimark Lairfield Medical Norfolk William Muttit Puirfield Grace Donahue New Hisen Aone New Huyeu AH. Witwhitnaker John Bhiar Bridgeport Willam Hree Missy Nell Donahue Molly Jawler Helen Diamon Stratford J. Powlrs Staford Mes Looe

Danbury Moves To End Water Waste At Night

Danbury water department head S Bo Roiymond launches a city campaign to stop residents from leaving taps running at night. Police and prosecutors back the effort as inspectors patrol homes to enforce reduced nighttime water use.

Danbury Theram Servier S. Bo Roiymond

Christmas concerts support World Service Commission drive

A New Year’s Eve service at Bridgeport’s church raised 29 dollars for the World Service Commission via Christmas concerts in two Methodist churches in Easton. Guests included Mr and Mrs Thekergon, Miss Ann Itamas, and several others from nearby towns. other social visits and family gatherings are noted.

Maerristann Farold Stick Howard Kuehn Arthur — Bush Allaarson Chileon Dickerson Ann Itamas Saco Maine Freeborn Mary Steueck Cleveland Ada Staucei Jacuba Sreus Henry Mecaltin Healt Het Y Edgar Mes Reman Ir Mies Donahoese Mbiehensath Os Eh Tre Chasis Mes Florance Standish Latsami MiMrea Standish Percival Sendish Monroe Olive Standish Hartford Clairmont Brandish Shode Island State College

Attorney Slavatakty Sued in Foreclosure Case

Phillip Slavatakty named as defendant in foreclose collection action over a $2000 note to Louis M. Huffel of Waterbury. Charges of unethical conduct as an attorney alleged. papers filed in Superior Court yesterday.

Phillip Slavatakty Louis M. Huffel Waterbury

Huntington Auto Demolished by New Year's Fire

A sedan owned by Nicholas Bacco of Derby burned near Shelton Avenue around 3 PM yesterday due to defective wiring. Fire warden Olin C. Shelton responded as nearby grass ignited, but only the car was damaged. All passengers escaped unharmed.

Huntington Fan Nicholas Bacco Derby Percy Gunthra Shelton Avenue Olin C. Shelton Women’s Guild Mpis Apu Norbert C. Werris Bawin Vargashe Carlotta Fair Clement I. Griggs John Hellath Isadore Kaufman New York Phillip Schneider Waverly Guest Mae Davis Louie Davis Etta M. Brockway Nettie Young William Metzger John Wesolowsky Harry Garder Stepney Jane I. Greenberg Moe Charles Millard Barstreet J. Cuyler Shaw Beardsley’s Pond Tiuman Uraisell Woodhaven L. J Philip Schneider Joseph Schneider Samuel Matchner Samuel Blusch

Sperry Likely 10 Be New Head Of Danbury Trolleys

A William Sperry of New Haven, a leading engineer and head of Sperry Engineering, is set to become general manager of the Danbury Bethel Street Railroad if court permission is granted. Receiver Judge Ives asked for Sperry to take over as managing engineer and head, with the road to be sold to first mortgage bondholders. Sperry, who has rehabilitated many Connecticut electric roads, would be kept on to run the system as a paying proposition. He has already moved to Danbury and aims to implement new systems and expand the line’s appeal.

Danabury Jahgram Service William Sperry New Haven Sperry Engineering Company Danbury & Bethel Street Moss Ives B&berry First Mr. Sperry Sperry Connecticut Ives First Mortgage

First Baby of 1925 Born in Stamford Parents Named

Stamford reports the year starts with two births. The last baby of 1924 is a girl born to Mr. and Mrs. Walter S. Monk of 28 Taylor Street at Stamford Hospital at 4 30 p m. The first baby of 1925 is a boy born to Mr. and Mrs. John Tamparri of 26 Water Street at 2 15 New Year s morning.

Ansantaine Mdge A. F A.M F.ttinge Earl M Jonn Ly. Vampheid Caroine Tiazee Danugawear Marion John Holloway Marie Robbins Frank Fyoleway EB. EB. Holloway Milford Yhonita Talliwison Devan Che Mills Se Atterroun Hyde Arthin Tama Sherman Lillie Wales Bridgeport Melvins Bibbe Danity Costa Whely Werfden Ian Lee Mig. i Ban Street Washington Edwards Stamford Ty Telefrom Walter S. Monk Taylor Street John Tampurri Waterstieet Monk Stanford Hospital Tamnburri

Gravity lesson sparks a question about law and history

A teacher explains gravity during a lesson and a student asks how life was possible before the law was passed. The exchange highlights curiosity about legal developments and their impact on daily life.

Iaod Hardware

Norwalk Architect Sues Woman for $600

Harry W. Mather an architect of Norwalk led suit in the Court of Common Pleas asking damages of 600 dollars from Mrs. Adolph Brown of Norwalk for drawings he made at her request for a contemplated two story building.

Harry W. Mather Norwalk Court of Common Pleas Adolph Brown

Leap year lowers Norwalk weddings in 1924 report

Tele gram Service notes Norwalk marriage counts fall after leap year. In 1924 12 fewer weddings occurred than in 1928 when 206 were held. January shows 23 couples taking courage, May 40 weddings versus 17 in 1928, and June drops from 62 to 7.

Norwalk Howst-Keening

Redding Fire Company to Meet. Assessments Rise

Redding January meeting announced at HY C M'Collam home. Assessors finish book with total 2 207 000 for the year, up from last year’s 1 800 89. Helen Kennedy of Saint Chrysostome Canada visits uncle H. S. M'Collam. Holiday dance proceeds 73 dollars. recreation commission plans a Mark Twain library dance. Albert Gorham’s Red ding Center property remodeled by Gustav Bersanist contractors. Mr and Mrs Harley Nichols and Mrs Winton dine with the Nicholses on New Year’s Day.

Redding Teletram Service Redding Fire Company HY. ¢. M'Collam Gand Helen Kennedy St Chrysostome Canada M’collam Mark ‘Twain Recreation Commission Albert Gorham Redding Center Mr. Alamy

Also Mentioned on This Page

Cupheag Club OF Morehouse Cortelia Curtiss Morderry Joseph JL. Curt Pa'ney Patney Hetes Severa Parriel County National Wortd Waldorf- Astoria New York City Jumuure Bhag Wertho Torward Avenue Bridgenor Nethe Tat Ulfter Tuys Renovatir Mabel Jamey Stev J. Q. Bata Cuuren Betty I Norwalk Newtown Cemetery Weston WSPG Cota Boveri Bates Noda Bert Atte Fina Moube Patetten Helen Budd Nebin Strang Strang Telde Lrettwelsis William Brown Kuward Bud Kenseth Ea- John Kreltweiswa Biertsveser Town Counsel Lillian Leggett U. S. Navy John Bergmork Easton Huntington Auto Yale Bowl Congress Sues Woman Hadley’ Broad and John Sts Hadley
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