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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1925
Page
8
A community program at the First Church of Christ in Fairfield featured brief talks and a supper served by the Eunola club. Speakers covered topics from cancer research to Roosevelt’s Panama visit and local club activities.
Derby authorities probe a string of false alarms tied to a boxing event and related disturbances. Officers review wire service notes, sample testimonies, and emergency responses as part of the inquiry. No injuries are reported. investigators seek motive and identify involved parties.
Funeral services for Mrs Harry Rider of Norwalk, longtime resident of the 1241 estate area, will be held Friday at 2:30 PM from the residence on Proc Avenue. Rev Ernest F. McGrego of the First Congregational Church will officiate. Interment will follow at Riversile cemetery. Mrs Rider is survived by two brothers and a sister, and a daughter Mass May7Q Rider, secretary of the Norwalk Board of Education.
Newtown marks celebrate 40 years of marriage for Mr and Mrs William Honan at their Panton district home. The couple, long parishioners of St Roses, were married in 1875 by Rev James McCarthy at the old church site. Two grandchildren and many kin gather. town events note the Newtown Water Company directors meet January 26 for officer elections.
At the annual meeting of St Pauls Parish the following officers were elected for the ensuing year. Clerks, wardens, treasurer and delegates to convention named, with committees formed and plans for a birthday celebration and church events noted. The session included a town visitation and remarks on pastorate, roles, and local participation.
Fairfield Town anticipates a major court reorganization this year as several officials retire. Clarence Ro Hal looks set to become judge. Brian Waikerrn likely deputy judge, with Guidella named prosecuting attorney. Jonathan Grout may be town counsel, replacing John H Perry. Senate action may raise prosecutor salary to 1500 and add a clerk. staffing drawn from diverse town areas.
At a Huntington Fire Company special meeting Freib rt Holmes was admitted as a member and the group voted to buy a force pump to improve fire coverage near a deep well. New hose is sought from a supplier, possibly with new supplies. The entry also lists local officials and residents connected to school attendance and community notices.
Wilton residents learn that the meeting of the Woman's League of the Congregational Church in Wilton has been postponed due to heavy snow on back roads. The notice notes continued efforts of local church and school board members, with attendance by alumni from the County Yale organization.
Mrs T W Hopkins of Poplar Street has returned from a visit to South Sorwalk with Miss lop hing moths. Mr Hopkins has been away on business to Hart tid Conn and Reidng Pa. Mr and Mrs Near of Kewderk City visited Mrs Richard M Near and daughter Mirjory. Jerome Phelan’s situation noted. Miss RR Kuehne resumes group meetings Friday at 7 pm at Esther Thnuson’s home for business.
Dalton Jan 21 13y Telegram Service reports children of Sport TEM ychow plan to climb to Round 1a Sater to view the solar eclipse. Schule closures noted as conditions affected day activities. Multiple local names and connections appear in a crowded, era-typical community update with hospital, visits, and kinship mentions.
A public hearing in Norwalk features Mr Wagner from the Connecticut Chamber of Commerce presenting at the Goenelil Assembly about medical legislation. The event focuses on critical measures affecting the medical field and state procedures.
Fragmentary OCR mentions a tribunal, a high permanent court, and a county dispute. It references selection by a High Permanent Court and a tribunal in connection with a sealing or settlement process, with unclear surrounding details.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a modern apartment item with two prongs or hook, instructions unclear. Mentions a lacquered stripe pattern in black and green and questions about what to do with favorite hooks in a narrow hanging rack.
Bethel School earned a certificate for 100 percent standard status from the state Sunday School association. R Woyt, administrator of the George G Durant estate, lists land parcels between Woosic Street and Durant Avenue to Charles McCabe. A plan to build a home on the property is noted. Other local notices mention residents traveling, visitors returning home, and graduation diplomas awarded in naval electronics.
A fragmented note reports LNGGEG Young Wan 7 had many engagements in recent days though full details remain unclear. The source mentions Cron tele and incomplete understandings, with no definite outcomes recorded.
Bethel edges Redding 22 to 21 in Sanford gym Tuesday evening. lineup lists Dunn, Sanford, Gabenck, Columnd Arihu, Barr. Efforts include preparations for local meetings and community notices amid a busy week in Fairfield County activities.
Announcements reflect a wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs Day on Stuat avenue, with Shen ters of Lehl and local hosts holding a lodge gathering. The piece mentions neighborhood festivities, club events, and social ties, noting the couple’s standing in the community and several related gatherings over recent days.
Ansonia Georg e Trosko a 49 year old Lithuanian resident, found dead in hallway of his home, funeral service held today. Death attributed to heart failure. survived by wife Martha Witham Pitt and two year old son, with Edward Pitt Jr. treating injuries.
In Stratford on January 21 a telegraph service report states Willam Hughes of Drome Avenue received endorsement from the People’s General Committee for the First District council seat after the death of Councilman Sniffen. The council split emerges as several members oppose Hughes, favoring Van York of Lordship instead, amid a broader debate over political maneuvering and support for Town Manager Hunter.
The pulpit scolds Jackson the gambling man for his past faults as he sits in the back pew with feet raised. The sermon urges him to abandon sin and lean on the Lord, urging ushers to guide the faithful toward order.
Fragmentary text mentions a curd under a front door and a note left by an occupant. It references selling something and a timing tomorrow, with garbled phrases and unclear names or places.
Milford conducts an exam for an electrical inspector, a new fire board position funded at the last town meeting. The test, led by an expert electrical engineer, will assess general qualifications. Applications accepted until January 24 by Frank W. Hunter.
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