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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1927

Page

14

Stratford Knights Fourth Annual Ball in February

Stratford Knights of Pythagoras will host the fourth annual ball on February 4 in the Stratfield ballroom Bridgeport. Committee chairs include Paneh J. O Norner and others from Stratford and nearby towns. The event aims to raise funds and provide entertainment, with plans for special decorations and guest attendance from surrounding communities.

Stratford K Stratford Jan Ste James’ Counce Lumbus Stratfield Bridgeport Paneh J. O*norner Alt Atied Turley Dro Ceventin Joh Medlailian Joseph Branaister Joan Hearn Wallen J. Reva Rengunin J Smith Th Nan Do Henger Yi Hae Andrew J. Swath Lana Gan Wu William Ren Barney Cote Nate Cromport Stra Milford Fairfield New Haven Dartford Stratford Knights of Pus Dill Cronoque Lodger Building Association Odd Fellows Hall Bratford Lovell Harold ©. Lovell

War Hero to Attend Westport Legion Installation Night

Westport evolves for an American Legion post event with plans to install Joseph Weir of Stratford as installing officer and Mrs Weir as installer. Delegates from Norwalk Stratford Danbury and Litchfield join, with three new members to be inducted. Local officials and veterans arrive amid weekend traffic and social notices.

Westport Town Meeting Seeks Tax Reserve and Welfare Action

A special town meeting is set for Friday evening at 8 at the town hall to decide on garbarge collection, strike uncollectible tax items, and address support for widows orphans and aged dependents. The session follows a petition led by Nathan Shilepsky and others.

State Street Westport Dan Garbarge Nathan Shilepsky

Bethel Girl Hit by Car on Way to School

Eleven year old Constance Shanley of Bevel Bethel was struck while crossing to enter St. Peter's School and later died at Danbury Hospital. Driver Tony Howard of Danbury was questioned and released after police reports and eye witness accounts.

Bethel Panbury Steusk St. Peter's Catholic Constance Shanley Award Shantey South Street Bevel Danbury Hospital Tony Howard Danbury Howard Troward Belmg Shantey Constance

Six Children Intercede, Parents Escaped Jail

Danbury court spared Mr and Mrs John Ferrara from jail after judge noted the state would need to fund care for six children. The couple faced charges of keeping and exposing Aquor for sale as troopers raided their home and found liquor. Each violator fined 100 dollars plus costs. judge cited first offenders and usual punishment for mayor sellers.

Danbury Samuel A. Davis John Ferrara Delay Street Davie Davis Sellers

Devon Devon Community Notices Highlight Local Events

Special line officers of Hose Company No. 2 hold a general business meeting Tuesday. The Ushers Association of Devon Union church meets Tuesday night at 9 in the parish hall. Firemen of No. 4 battled a blaze at Thomas Kernan’s home on Ormond Street Saturday. damage was light. Mr and Mrs Arthur Eade return from a weekend in New Haven. Devon Union church midweek prayer meeting Wednesday at 6 pm led by Rev William Guggenheim with the sermon titled Two For A Penny. James Sullivan of Waterbury visits his parents on Riverclit. Navy recruiter Chief Boatswain’s Mate Russell Davie reports applicants from Horace Gillett, William Terney and John Whitney. Mr and Mrs Harry Johnson of Stratford avenue were visitors yesterday.

Devon Walnut Beach Ushers Association Devon Union Church Nose No. 4 Thomas Kernan Ormond Street Arthur Eade New Haven Tidak Wiliam G. Guggenheim James Sullivan Waterbury D. J. Sulivan Riverclit Russell Davie United States Bridgeport Joenman Navy Horace Gillett Wiliam Terney John Whitney Hrry Johnson Stratford Avenue

Mailman’s Injuries Found to Be Slight

Norwalk January 11. Mailman Walter Waindy was injured alighting from a trolley car on Perev avenue near Bridgeport operator Robert James. He required X rays but is not in serious condition.

Norwalk Jan Sperlaly Wallure J. Waindy Norwal Robert Bridgeport Turgay Waindy O Isai

Stamford Mayor Seeks Armored Auto Purchase

Stamford on January 1 reports Mayor Phil lips advancing an armored car plan for police payroll protection. Proposals include arming one department vehicle, buying an armored car, or funding via local corporations.

Stamford

Milford Cavanaugh Re elected Shore Rod and Gun Club Head

Milford Walnut Beach elects Joseph Kavanaugh unanimously as president at annual meeting held at club headquarters. Leonard Buchanan named vice president and other officers chosen. four new members admitted. Build­ing committee reports progress on new headquarters to begin in spring. Social focus noted with Saturday gatherings.

Milford Joseph Kavanaugh Shore Rod and Gun Club Walnut Beach Leonard Buchanan Harry C. Porter Warren Fields J. H. Rulchfeldt Bernard Atlas Board of Governors Milford Training School For Milford High School Milford Council of Religious Education Tar Worker R. H. Eliott New Haven Mary Edda Cox Christ Jesus Elliott West Haven Bar Devon D. H. Creak Miner Danbury Naugatuck Gardens Improvement Association Auxilary Republican Club Feeker's Hall

Norwalk Plans to Absorb Fifth District

Norwalk faces a contentious proposal as residents oppose amendments to the city charter that would absorb the Fifth district into the Pearl district while shifting costs. They argue the move would deny Norwalk and surrounding towns access to services and conveniences not yet available, fearing an unwarranted tax or burden on residents.

Noravalk Jad Bixtar

Man Drinks Cider Asks Police To Lock Him Up

Stamford, Jan 1 Ixnemah Richayl Tursey of Ast Mea low istreet drank Batunien and became convinced he could not withstand the appetite and intoxicant. He went to police headquarters and asked to be rocked up. He appeared before Judge Samuel Young on a charge of intoxication and was discharged and released from custody.

Stamford Ixnemah Richayl Tursey Ast Police Rockel Juader Samuel Young

Stamford Attacks Water Companies Over Hydrant Shortfall

Stamford Mayor Alfred N. FAM Ips orders tests by Fire Chief Victor Welt and Councilman Walter Smith showing hydrants at Strawberry Hill and Shippan Point deliver inefficient water. He warns the Stamford and Shippan Water companies and the State Public Utilities show the issue must be remedied immediately with potential further action. The Shippan Point area is served by Shippan Water, purchasing water from Stamford Water, and the tests indicate water cannot be effectively directed from two hydrants on the same street.

Stamford Alfred N. Fam Ips Victor Welt Walter Smith Stamford Water Company Shippan Water Company Shippan Point Ammons Shippan Strawberry Hill Unig

Soldier fails court appearance in Stamford case

George Tessier, alleged soldier claiming service with the Wifty-ffth British Artillery, did not appear when his case was called in Stamford. The proceeding was continued to Wednesday. a $25 cash bond he deposited may be forfeited if he misses again. He listed 127 Pearl Street Manchester NS as his address and had been active in Bridgeport and other cities.

Stamford George Tessier Manchester Teester Bridgeport

Bishop Tief Conducts Mass for Father John Tief

In East Port Chester Greenwich a pontifical mass was held at Sacred Heart church for the late John Tief. Bishop Francis J. Tief of Concordia Kansas presided with his sister Mother Frances Mary of St. Patrick's convent. Tief, born in Ireland January 6, 1830, had lived in East Port Chester 67 years and is survived by six children.

Greenwich Sacred Heart Church East Port Chester Francis J. Tief Concordia Kansas John Tief Tie Frances Mary St. Patrick's Convent Sisters of Mercy Bridgeport Ireland Bishop Tief Qsear Bowtian Hdavard Murty

WIFE DIES, HUSBAND III FROM BAD RUM

Mrs. Mary Brennan of 6 Pacific Street died today at a Stamford sanitarium from alcoholism. She is the third such death here in two months and second since New Year. Found ill and unattended a week earlier, she was moved to the station. Her husband Jobin Brennan was removed from the Town Farm to Stamford Hospital on Saturday and is said to be seriously ill.

Stamford Mary [Brennan Pacific Street Jobin Brennan Stamford Hospital Tao

Hauncey Provost of Stamford Dies at 85

Hauncey Provost of Stamford dies at his Wakl street home in Stamford in his eighty sixth year. Born April 2, 1841 at Bligh Ridge, he spent almost his life in Stamford and had hoped to celebrate his wedding anniversary Sunday. He was a Methodist Church member and secretary of the New England Order of Protection for many years, survived by four children and two brothers.

Stamportd Chauncey Provost Wakl Street Mr. Provost Bligh Ridge Stamford Pro- Vox Efe Yo New Englini Order of Protection Ars Sarvaed Wit Mies New Haven Tarlen Clarence E. Pravest Vbabh Bridgeport

Three Retail Concerns Enter Bankruptcy in NSW

Three voluntary bankruptcy petitions were filed here today in NSW Tawven. Benjamin T. Simons, a Manchester merchant, lists liabilities of 34,758 and assets of 3,493. Edward Hartford, a store helper, lists assets of 1,110 and liabilities of 7,035. The filing was led by Pusey, in the Market area.

Nsw

Torrington Man Killed as Car Hits Tree in Afternoon Crash

Walter DewRite died when a sedan crashed into a tree on East Main Street in Torrington this afternoon. His son-in-law James Concannon, who was driving, was injured while attempting to avoid a collision with another vehicle. Both men were en route to work.

Torrington Walter Dewrite James Concannon Midius Enst Main Concannon

Moone Riverenl Remedy Promises Pain Free Feet

An archaic advertisement touts a powerful oil for corns and aching feet claiming quick relief and freedom from bunion pain. It touts Moone Riverenl as highly effective for swollen or varicose veins with broad claims and mentions Yardley’s Cut Rats selling it.

Yardley Moone Moorets Emerald Cut Rats

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