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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1924

Page

11

Episcop al Church of Brookfield elects officers

At St Pauls Episcopal Church annual meeting the officers and vestry were elected for the coming year. Names include clerk William Beehler treasurer Robert Supple warden Frederick H. Bears and several vestrymen and delegates. Also noted were committee appointments and a social event with visitors from nearby towns.

Grookfield St. Pauls Episcopal Church Ule Willan Beehler Vraderick H. Bears Charles Stuart Arthur &. Mansfield William J. Beehler Marenve D Brisil Charles H W. Camp Robert Sun Marehouee Treasi H Lie Robert Supple Hoovoaventen Wlilang Bieoitles Arthur S. Muamatieldt Vrederick H. Bears Clarence D. Bristol Frederick I. Beers Arthur Mansfield Clarence D. Briscol Commiitee Frederick UW. Beers Kades Shuiart Acthve Nexton Cornelia Fritz Friends New York Mer A. Peck Vent Virginis Pokony Trange Lacer Harmony Grange Monroe Harmony Stangr Danbury Grange St. Voeuls Charles A. Ryder Margeret Aorehouse Willan J. Reehler Willian J °. Finckney Clarence D. Gristol Trinoy Ferri Muriel W. Beers Linda P. Williams George Uiryan Herbert Lake Eric Johnson Clinton A. Jones Mienest Hawley

Stratford Profiles No 4 Wing Win In Main Street Business

The edition highlights a local figure on Stratford Main Street, noting his role as first assistant to the doctor and his past in Bridgeport. It recalls Fulb Goodsell, former director of public works and a member of the Cipheng club, with ties to Stratford Center.

Wing Win Main Street Stratford Bridgeport Ful B. Goodsell Public Works Cipheng Stratford Center

Ridgefield Notes and Social Roundup

Ridgefield brief notes report Mrs Arto weekly guests Mrs Bowler and family at Danbury. St Stephens Gold parish event planned. Crane guest in New York City. Tea House reader Carl Anderson hosting his mother. Ken Wasene hosts euchre with Mrs Wascoe and Mrs Stabyman as winners. XORTIL Brookfield Mass drowning of eight year old Paul Los in Seven Mile River after breaking through ice.

Arto Ifie Felegr Prasov Sumer Mount Bowlers Danbury Bowler Charles W West Xortil Brookfield Mass Paul Los Seven Mile

Westport Notes at January Update in Local Telegram

Westport residents and churches report various events from January, including hospital admission for Mrs. C Sachs, new Westport singing society formation, parish meetings at Holy Trinity and St Paul’s Lutheran, a cinema hall opening, and social gatherings. Local clubs, insurance notes, and community notices mark a busy village calendar with performances, suppers, lectures, and organizational elections.

Modernists Denounced as Flippant Liars in Rural Sermon

In Ston on January 20 a Special Telegram reports Rev Hen Metialuan railing against modernists in a fiery sermon. He condemns those who reject God, warns against worldly temptations, and contrasts two paths for humanity, urging listeners to follow scripture and avoid flippant secularism.

Ston Fae Ebhurd Danber

Miss M A Lewis Longtime Stepney Resident Buried

The funeral of Margaret A. Lewis, 78, longtime Stepney resident and life long Baptist Church member, was held at her Stepney depot home and in the Stepney cemetery with Rev. Walter J. Aiken officiating. Charles F. Nichols and others served as bearers. Resting in the family plot, the funeral followed services at the Baptist church in Stepney and Newton conducted prayers for the bereaved.

Stepney Margaret A. Lewis Stepney Depot Walter J. Aiken The Baptist Church Miss Lewis Tntermont Charles F. Nichols Stillaen Dwards Reedshey George Bre Hearns Frankfield Loral Charles Lewis Briggs Brookfield H. J. Corning Sourt Hull Mos. Wor Ansonia Misa Jamily Medlev Ralph Veneciety B. B. Beasley A. D. Jarot Hawley's

Trumbull Fraternal Meetings and Social Notes

Special Telegram report covers Trumbull and nearby events. Pomona Grange meets at Odd Fellows hall Wednesday January 22 with fifth degree reports and ceremony. Engagement of Miss Ward and Mr Enalgn noted amid local social happenings.

Trumbull Aaritor Elmer T. Niehols Reasurer Karl de Ward Preasurer Ora Oh Bane Society Emouidtree Hollin i. Burton Tienes Fitch Alferr Fi Linley Prambull Pany Wilheid

Usurpation clash over Westport town finances

Westport officials clash as Attorney Grout accuses the Westport Board of Finance of usurping selectmen’s powers by proposing a permanent road program and a 225000 state funding scheme. Chairman Jennings and State Highway reaction push back, defending board unity and town dem ocratic process while urging cooperation with the selectmen.

Ayres-Jennings Rio Board of Pinan Yuile Ie Jides Board of Finance Girug Grout Finance Board Sia Boards of Finance Grant Seugatuck Avenue Com Erwin Tennings D of Finance Tennings Bets Finance Board Vataall Oth Ch Ban Jennings Connecticut Rout Board of Peace Board of Selectmen Star Chamber Greens Farms

Greens Farms Farmer Breaks Record for Spring Plowing

WESTPORT Jan 20 Allan Parcel Greens Farm market gardener set a local Spring plowing record by working several acres this week. Oldtimers recall earlier farmers like Robert Gault who planted fourteen acres of potatoes in March and faced cold snaps. Town officials note historical plowing patterns and fence post digging as part of prior years.

Westport Allan Parcel Greens Joseph Morton Robert Gault Joseph Adam

Baynham Funeral Largely Attended

Jap Ort and many relatives attended the funeral Saturday morning for Wehard Haynham who died at his home on Imperial avenue last Wednesday evening. He was about seventy years old and death was due to heart trouble. He survived by four married grandchildren. A high mass requiem was held at St. Patrick Church, with burial at Wine Street Cemetery.

Wehard Haynham Imperial Avenue Maynhamn Pather Carrol SasuMiplion Busial Orauetery

Pittsfield Infant Dies in Grease Fire

Robert Godfrey infant son of Mr and Mrs James Godfrey died today from burns after his clothes touched flaming grease on a stove. The tragedy occurred in Pittsfield Massachusetts. The report notes the public demands and wages context but the core event is the infant’s death due to the grease fire.

Pittsfield Pitebfield Mass Shin Robert Godfrey James Godfrey

Clara Wakeman Noted Designer Dies in Wasoh

Special to The Telegrams reports the death of Clara Wakeman, prominent painter and designer, at her Wasoh home. Daughter of Thaddeugburr Wakeman, a well known lawyer and essayist, and Mrs Maolly Ludmond Wakeman, she played a leading role in women’s advancement and was a pioneer in the woman suffrage movement. Many pieces of her work are exhibited in New York City museums.

Greenwich Janu Jara Wakeman Was Oh Thaddeugburr Wakeman Maolly Ludmond Wakeman New York City

Weston Supper Club Whist Event Delights Local Guests

About seventy attendees enjoyed a well hosted supper at the Weston Whist event on Thursday night. Prizes were awarded in a free choice format, with top scores for Ann Vanton, Mrs Dean Banes, and Sadie Buers. Other prizes went to Wike, Oscar Budd, Mrs Lilian Fidul, Roy Joseph Buck, and Mrs Charles Brock plus Stanley Fuhrman. A consolation prize went to Mr Buckley. Visitors and local residents were noted, with mentions of travel and social updates.

Weston Eh Waneker UGCA He Rand Ann John Vanton Dean Banehes Sadie Buers Wikewan Oscar Budd Lilian FiDul Roy Joseph Buck Buckley Charles Brock Stanley Fuhrman Bloeublem N. J Minnie Strang George Erchinger Alica Marwin Danbury John Williams Irving Merritt New York Mra Oscar Budd la

Wilton Club Talks State Aid Roads and Consolidation

Wilton Progress club meeting cites need for state aided roads to retain rural population and support agriculture. New president Newsome outlines consolidation of schools and tax considerations. Next meeting planned for February. committees appointed for publicity and schools. Cannon Grange covers a children’s play and a local orchestra rehearsal. South Wilton Tables Social Club notes welcome return of members and outreach. Measles reported in Nod Fi district.

Wilton Wilton Progress Club Newsome Cimic Consolidated School Farig T. T. Berwin Comittee DeVere Aen Ehalrynan Cannon Grange Cannon Wall Huraday Jast Georgetown Floyd Hopton Misa Eleanor Janks Congregational Chapel South Elenry Leroy Lewis Fairfield County Women's Republican Association Washington Jy .C Charles FE. Hughes Sonantora Brandegee McTuenn Lewis Mare

Fire Wardens of County to Attend Elm City Meeting

Fairfield and New Haven county fire wardens and deputy wardens will meet at Yale Forest School Sage Hall New Haven January 20 10 am to discuss warden duties and fire problems. Luncheon hosted by New Haven Water Company then Connecticut Forestry Association meeting with Massachusetts conservation commissioner William A Baazely. Evening program features Yale Forestry dean Clot Henry Davies and a forestry moving picture show. Wardens Burr Fy Reach expects to attend.

Fairfield New Haven Yale Forest School Sage Hall A New Haven Water Company Convecticut Forestry Association Wen William A. Baazely Massachusetts Connecticut Clot Henry &. Iaves Yale School At Forestry Yale Forestry School Ghvelib and Ghvelib and & Apecial Forestry Moving Picture Program Burr Fy

Monroe News Briefs From January 28 Visitations and Local Notices

Lady Martha chapter of Eastern Star hosted a regular meeting with the grand attendant visiting. Thomas Patrick is recovering at home near Nivetorne after illness. Sympathies sent to the Greene family of Lower Stephenson as a child battles whooping cough. J. H. Greene’s family mourns. The Monroe Congregational Church youth travel to Newtown for a Young People’s conference. The Pare family reports a diphtheria case after a New York return.

Monbom Dia Martha Ehapter Eastern Star Pnroe Grand Mitren A. Js. Juarcans Pheodore Terra Thomas Patrick Nive Torne Badie Shumoens Hammertown Arthur Crrusatsibowini J. H. Greene Lower Stephen Robert Sinclair Tolls Monroe Congregational Church Newtown Youngs People's Conference of Congregational Churches Wallflett County Sinvlaly Sander Constanta Par

Clothing store robbery in Greenwich

Thieves broke a plate glass window at Louis Kerman’s clothing and tailor shop, 103 Mill Street East Port Chester, around 4 am. They stole 10 new overcoats and substantial merchandise worth about 1600 dollars. Police suspect the same gang linked to Stamford robberies but have no trace yet.

Danbury Pupils Form Mandolin Club At School

Danbury teachers and the New Street Parent-Teacher association plan a mandolin club after discovering several pupils can play. The PTA will donate $100 for instruments and accessories.

Parent Teacher Association Mandolin Club Danbury New Street

Westport Plans Track Abandonment and Bus Substitution

In Westport on January 20 a special town hall meeting reviewed tearing up trolley tracks between the roadway and Bridge Street school and urged a Connecticut Public Utilities Commission order for the railroad company to shift to a concrete road. The vote favored abandoning tracks and using buses, despite opposition from electors led by Frank M. Ri and twenty others who called for reconsideration, with initial tallies around 104 to 58.

Westport Alan Bridge Street Convecticut Public Utilities Aecticut Company Bf Committee Board of First An Howe Yeas Frank M. Ri

Burglaries Reported at Fairfield Beach in Week

Fairfield Beach residents report multiple break ins over the past week. Police notes indicate seven valuables items were seen by entrants and bonds or similar security were taken. Local authorities continue investigations into the incidents.

Fairfield Fairfield Beach Bond Nyticien

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