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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1925

Page

15

Successful Year Encouraging to Christ Church Stratford

Jan 13 report from Stratford notes Christ Episcopal Church under Rev Hine exceeded last year’s record with high attendance and strong finances. Members discuss paying off 2500 remaining on a 9900 organ, growing subscriptions, and new church leadership and activities.

Christ Church Stratford Christ Episcopal Church H. Francis Hine Gerry Hines Fife George Booth Alewane

Henry 8 Coley 10 Buried in Norwalk

Henry L Coley age 10 is buried in Riverside cemetery in Norwalk with services at Riverside cemetery officiated by the Rev. Ah The funeral and burial plans note survivors Joa n Wihadsen and Mia Marde Vought as great grandchildren with extended family mentioned.

Henry Coley Norwalk Norwalde Hs Lon Joan Wihadsen

Stratfield Improvement meeting postponed by weather

The Stratfield Improvement Association meeting at Lincoln School was adjourned due to blustery conditions. Items planned for discussion will be addressed at the next meeting Monday evening February 0. The Staffeld Mews Club will hold its monthly gathering next Monday at the Stratfield Baptist church. Mrs Albert Hake heads a committee planning a program for Friday at the Stratfield Baptist church.

Stratfield Junit Stratfield Improvement Association Lincoln School Albert Hake

Ridgefield Club Debates Jury Duty for Women

The Ridgefield Republican Club held its January meeting at St Stephen's Parish House with 22 members present. The agenda included a debate on a bill by the League of Women Voters granting jury duty to women, a vote in favor 18 to 5, and planning for future winter meetings with speakers in February March and April.

League of Women Voters Mortimer Keeler Marion H Nash Brown- Lim FS Ryan Midgefields

Huntington Letters and Local Notices Mix with Social Chat

Miss Corinne Worden of White Hills visited her sister Miss Marie Kilme of Murri ngton Saturday. Mr and Mrs William Cook hosted a party. Treasurer resigns as Pure Rac leach isolation official name forget. Huntington pupils and teachers participate in noon event. Miss Elizabeth Slater and Miss Helen Kuxowski among honored guests. Old residents and many names appear in a bustling community item.

Jel Grin Sevice Corinne Worden Whie Hills Max Marie Kiulme Murringtomstree Migileu Mitford Blackman William Cook Madred Itallwin Lesia, Baldwin Repton Street Hebrpton Vida Steaina Bridgeport Charlotta Leach Eliazete

Lordship Schools Delight Parents and Children

The Lordship school development earns praise from parents who laud Stratford Superintendent and staff. A well organized curriculum features clay models of the Acropolis and Panthenon, colonial and Roman history, and student made newspapers and a class book. A teachers meeting and board discussions address school plans and a proposed district redistricting for Lordship.

Lordship Ole &Ram Service Stratford Sup Acropolis Titus Constantine America Miriam Bouton

Christ Church to Elect Officers at Redding Meeting

The annual meeting of Christ Episcopal Church members will be held at the rectory on Wednesday evening January 21 at 7 40 PM. A supper will precede the hour and reports from parish organizations will be read. Elections of wardens vestrymen and delegates to connections will occur. Bishop Edward Cochrane Suffragan will address the gathering. A auxiliary meeting is planned for Saturday afternoon.

Redding Christ Orock Edward Co Sufragan

Stratford council may pick new member from Lordship

Stratford residents from Lordship are named as possible successors to the late Councilman Sniffen, with Avon Park candidates also discussed. Petition support for William Hughes sparked controversy, drawing sharp criticism from Council Chairman Donald Sammis. Partition of support hints at a split in local politics as Stratford weighs the best candidate to occupy the council seat.

Stratford Council Sniffen—Hughes Stratford Leb Nunnelé Fairfield Avenue Bridgeport Herbert W. Snitfen Fira Distriel IF van Yorx Ballird Machine Tool Company Albert Anderson Gustave I Ruther Southern New England Telephone Company Snitton Anthony Pellows Town Planning Board Avon Willam H Hughes Sniffen Hughes Avon Park Lordship Sniffens Council Donald Sammis Muerensar di Im van ¥Erx Nunnold Bammis John Smith Sammis People's General Committee Ime Tearns Brother John A Hansen Rockwall Avenue Cleawater Florida Kia Chores Hansen Cleveland New Haven Fale University National Carbon Company Ohio Mra G A Schindler Whitneyville

Easton Members Attend Meeting of State Grange

Easton residents Willard Gillett Aurel Rum an and Mrs John H Uandee attend the annual State Grange session at Foot Guard hall Hartford. Local social notes report church activities, visitors, and family gatherings including Toll and Strauss households and neighbors from Greens Farms and Bridgeport.

Easton STATE Mre Homer Logan Ma C F Dickerson George Crown Trving Charles Ruman Mir Mra Aurel Rumano ‘Sr

Grace Freppe church meeting reports and schedule

A telegraph service report from Long Hill Thule notes a church meeting at William Davis home. Rev Hayyastur of Bridgeport will return to lead services with Sunday preaching at 9:15 and communion, other Sundays at 2. Miss Michel Cole stayed with her parents G W Cole. The Ladies of McTchuret UL plan a daytime event at President Jan Beach's residence. A hike by Sunday school boys occurred near Easton Lake. Rev Habersham at Mommie presides each Sunday at 2.00 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Tashua. some residents lament over pleasure and trouble.

Grace Freppe William Davis Hay Yastur Eutyuy Bridgeport Michel Cole New York Tole McTchuret Jana Beach Simeon Fa Bair Helen Joseph Gutteil Habersham Mommie Avlock Christ Episcopal Church Tashua

Brookfield Women to Hold Meeting at Church

Brookfield reports show the Ladies' Industrial society of the Congregational church plans a business meeting at Mrs Frederick Cartin's home in the center on Wednesday afternoon. A teachers' meeting at the Center school was held last week with Supervisor H Slyhuster and local teachers present. Charles Thornhill resumes teaching at the Bert and Bennett school in Brookfield. Grange members welcomed new attendees and conferred degrees, with a social to follow. Local news notes weddings, funerals, and community activity in Brookfield.

Venture Chich Waworatssa Nature Club Wind Orec Nt Charles D Croughley John J) Stone Kirl S Nash Walter Smith Samuel R “Lis New Haven Weshkent Fred ‘ Frurlage Bryan Park Thaddeusian Lilon Crane Jeff Ridgefield Mondiy Los Angeles Ares Su Wilford Heh Tean Hotletin Watertown Dainliry Dember Ridgefield Lordship Pryce Bowen George Braddock Lordship Manor Improvement Assorition Thewlaton Stratford Council Toordshins Axon Turk Avon Park 18 Iself Leedshiyy Uiy Mitter Willald Glen Seriong Niion George Town Tohono Grange Stansfield Isa Margaret Yamminsky Raymond Knight Grange

Governor Invited to Anniversary of Norwalk Plant

Norwalk reports Governor Tohn H rumbull has been invited to attend the first anniversary of Crofut and Knapp Ifat company plant on Van Unt Sheet. Dudley Tell Moon of New York will be the evening speaker. Invitations have been sent nationwide for a large out of town gathering.

Norwalk Telefron Service Tohn Hrumbull Firsl Crofut and Knapp Ifat Ton Dudley Tell Moon New York Ory Tntiationa

Weston Weston Poetry Service Brightens Christmas Eve

A largely attended service at Priphany Sona featured Christmas carols sung by Une choke and others. Rev HooS Id wards rent y letter. Miss Gauri Godimam assisted. Proceeds supported Orphin Home and Sunday school scholars. Annual fish meeting planned for later month. Geo Waterbury and Norfield Grange members to attend State Grange in Hartford this week.

Weston Lyons Une Choke Gauri Godimam Orphin Dlinigeport Hanking Filis Sant Neu Geo Waterbury Norfield Grange State Grange Hartford

Fellowcraft Club to Hold Second Winter Dance

Milford January 13 By Tele gram Service the Fellowcraft club of Anganta nhe lodges A F and A M will host the second winter dance Saturday evening January 17 in the Masonic assembly hall. Music arranged under Robert Rosum with entertainment committee. Dance in charge of Sidney G Cook. Also noted: various lodge meetings and social events scheduled for January including WCA supper, health association meeting, and officers to be installed at Chemical No 2 Woodmont auxiliary.

Ansintawae Lodge WCA Fost Congregational Church Memorial Annea Wiford Public Health Association C M Yappe Chemical Company No 2 Fort Trumbull Beach Lawird Boot New Guard Club Wopowrge Lodge ITO O VF Odd Pellows Hall Thelub Morris Walter Leigh Pulver John Burns Harvey Tunéall G Harper J 1 Banks Ladies' Auxilary Chemical Company No 5 Woodmont Fle Honge Annie Tord Rogera Avenue Plymouth Missionary Society J Allan Bait T Ross Long Island Taclock Deslie Brigsa Ross Plin Grooms Phome Woalnut Beach Rotsford Januar Imperial Orchestra Pildgren Aligs Margirel Corsyth Renoublein Catd Pardea Botsfords Hall Ilnut Leach New Yorks Law Board of Fires Commissioners Representa Nes Firma Mplford Bell Moter Rompiny Teder Ul Yinck Ahrea Pox Company Otha Winthrop Gregor Milford Post American Legion Milfod Hospital Dutiey Rélativea Fiten Boston

Norwalk School Head Backs Cross Word Puzzles

Norwalk superintendent Jin 14 CPs argues cross word puzzles would improve pupil vocabulary and word usage by stimulating broader language skills, though concerns about classroom time remain. He notes amusement and recreation, but says the puzzles could boost mental activity and synonym awareness among students.

Norwalk Jin Cps Gram Senice Geirge Vo Bahinin Sihoola Wi Wosuch Burhanin

Norwalk Charter Revision Committee Plans Action Monday

Norwalk officials announce a 20 member Charter Revision Committee appointed by Mayor Thomas Robins to draft amendments before the Legislature. The group, led by Arthur C Wheeler as chair with John A Mills secretary and Jasper Nehemich Candee, includes attorneys John Cuneo and Jesse T Dunbar to propose changes.

Nowawalk Telegame Thomas Robins Acti Arthur C Wheeler John A Mills Secreary Jasper Nehemich Candee John Cuneo Jesse T Dunbar

Trumbull Grange State Meet Attended by Local Patrons

Trumbull patrons planning to attend the State Grange meeting in Hartford this week include Edgar L. Luck and Mrs. Luck, and Mrs. William Palier as Mascot Lecturer and Planner. Other locals, including W. Brown and Alfred B. Gilbert, are listed among attendees. Olde Tyme Night features costumes and games with doughnuts and coffee. Worthy Deputy Charles Lacey expected at next meeting. Trumbull Vol Life company to hold annual installation at Town Hall Tuesday evening. Women’s Community Club to meet in the Library Thursday afternoon.

Trlvmgelle Tele& Im Siivice Trambull Change Footmuard li Hartford Edgar LW Luck William Palier Masco Aitheeld Pomona Ly Gach Otheers W & Brown Mid Wells Waleham Alfred B Gilbert Charles Lacey Officig Sacloch Womens Community Club Hellther

Norwalk bankers elect officers for four institutions

Norwalk January 13 through telegraph service reports annual elections of officers in city banks. Names include Charles Wo Gager elected cashier of the National Bank of Norwalk to fill a vacancy on the board, with directors George IL Woodward D Warren Wich, William C Baur, William L Isen, Arthur C Wheeler, Albert Ric Mallin and Morton R MacCausland. Other banks named new directors and officers, with multiple figures listed for Fairfield Trust, City National Bank, and South Norwalk Trust, to be finalized in upcoming meetings.

Norwalk Sevice Tngitations Chiades Wo Gager National Bank of Norwalk He P Price George IL Woodward D Warren Wich William C_ Baur William L @isen Arthur C Wheeler Altert Ric’ Mallin Morten R. MacCausland Contry Fairfield Trust Company Grorge C Brown John Cavanagh Richard Ode Taye David Tr .Mill Andrew J. Collins J J Virs Die Léwin B. Thomas Neville Poyle Douglas E Nash Chives Hoyt

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