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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1927

Page

6

Westport Parent-Teacher Association elects new officers

In Westport on January 20 the Parent-Teacher Association elected officers for the coming year. Elected were Mr. Jennings as president, Miss Ethel Ulfsen as vice president, and Mrs. Jennings as secretary and treasurer. The meeting featured a children’s program with readings and songs from every grade, plus plans for a February card party to raise funds.

Westport Parente-Teanhere Bedford Beeston Myrtle Avenue Ameedaton Jennings Ethel @ulfsen the Mat Mo Keppel Jennings Wan Wise Ware Ruth Sniffen Jeanne Deine Warel St. Joan Dorothy Driscoll Hetty Schambraugh Breanar! Peterson Betts Hrmark Mary Ketley Marjorie Johnson Itelen Stars Suck Jean Saxonmeyer Hein BR Mokia Hein BR Mokia From Grade 1-A, Miss Cor- Betts Sane James Puree Jean Henson Marshall Ray Harold Hall Brevenwa Vereen Mise Sniffen Y Foom Hianvhe Gillespie Clara Brotherton Pegey Kelly Betty Gadley Ann Alien Susan Anderson Dewihs Welch Ann Shreyer Louie H Miltivetl Deretiea Coulter Ronnie Horelick Mars Mygodney Leura Koy Aang Jack Froet al Mrs. Driscoll sPoom Jens Donner John [Clawson Belling the Cat Misa Lie Room Gata Helen Hurkey Marion Wood Misa Wall Lots Sach Cyrus McCormerix Rose Furmanex Lorraine Toomas James Whitcomb Reilly Hartman Asolo Doris Kemper Silex Edward J Bradisy Crofut-Knipp Norwalk Kralgepertanen Bedford Myrtle Avenue Tavent-Teaches Associaion Mante Net Yo Ofae Arthur Gage Wulen George W. Hale Warn Dseree Arthur Jagg C Neds American Legion Auxiliary Idythe Langner Evan Baldwin Fra Whit Chaplain Anna Shalkop Carrie Payne Elin Mouck Edith van Horn Hilda Watrous N. S. Bailey Auxi Connecticut Editorial Association Putney Fred Lyon Taft Hotel Misa Theo Askam High Street George S. Clerk New Haven Ave Nur Guilford Paul Sweeney Broadstreet Ladies’ Auxiliary American Legion Thomas Fagan William Shawl William Swift Eugene Dolbec Clifford Platt Washington, D. C Sadha Lord Tony Panklewicz Wheelers Farms William L. Brammer Hazelwood John Dunn Mia

New Fairfield Congregational Society Reelects Officers

A meeting of the Congregational church and religious society held at Arthur Tishrow's home reelects church clerk Mrs Charles Williams church treasurer Robert Chagterton and committee members Charles Williams D Frank Beown and Lewla Disbrow. George M Nevins is reelected secretary and treasurer of the ecclesiastical society.

New Fairfield Chute and Nerlesiastical Society Arthur Tishrow Folhowa Charles Willama Robert Chagterton Charles Williama Frank Beown Lewla George M. Nevins Ecclesiastical Society Great Meadow Daniel Gerow Harcy Motdy Pembroke

Valuation Session Held On West End Clark Rockland

Tax Assessor William Conners met with property owners and others in City station Monday night at 7 90 o clock for West End and Clark Rockland valuations. It was the last chance to present views before values take effect.

William FL Conners West End Clark Rockland City Station

Milford Officials Favor Bill Extents Oil Heat Plant Control

Milford officials including the town and fire department back a Senate bill by Senator Smith requiring written permission from the fire chief or loss prevention officer to install off burners for heating in buildings. A Milford Fire Board committee will consult with town counsel to draft an amendment broadening the fire board’s authority over oil burning installations amid fire hazard concerns.

Milford Senate Smith Fire Department Flrat selJeetman Royal Board of Fire Commissioners James G. Taylor Omer W. Platt Fira Board National Board of Underwriters Fire Board Volunters Hall Twelfth Milford Delphian Society Milford High School Harold S. Hawkins 2. P. Blanchard Bullard Machine Tool Company Bridgeport Myrtle Beach

Contempt Sends Scribes to Jail in Whittemore Case

The Maryland Court of Appeals upheld Judge O Dunnes sentence sending three Baltimore News and American reporters and two photographers to one day in jail for contempt of court. Harald Billiston, formerly of the News, was fined 6000 dollars. Defendants were Harry Clark Earl Deland William Klemm and William Stum. They allegedly photographed and published images despite a court prohibition.

Annapolis Reese Whittemore Court of Appeals Eugene O'Dunne Baltimore News American Harald Billiston the News Harry Clark Earl C. Deland William Klemm William Stum

Huntington News Roundup Stirs Local Figures and School Honors

Huntington reports include social visits by Mrs. Arthur P. del Mora and guests, lists of perfect attendance at Huntington school across grades, and property moves. Vestry appointment omission noted at St Pauls Episcopal, while Farmlil River Grange plans a Bridgeport meeting with installation by Minor Iver. Lunch hosts feature Mrs Kurt Zeigler entertaining Huntington residents.

Huntington John West Huntington Street Arthur P. del Mora Misa Alva del Moral Robert Frisch Mr. Brat New York Huntington School Loulap Haldwin Esther Fitzpatrick Francis Luchan Mary Pachnyck Francis Petrichenke Doris Vargoshe Francis Zak Herbert Fitzpatrick Stephen Josephine Guchon Clarence Webb Olga Gatach Rose Gotech Clorinda McGuire Elizabeth McGuire Frank Pupale Margaret Jones Ethel M. Beardsley Earl Street Herbert M Batchelor C. Edward Perley St. Pauls Episcopal Church Huntington Reading Circle Hoy George W. Judson Willam Durant Farmlil River Grange Fairfield County Pomona Grange Odd Fellows Hall Bridgeport Orlock Connecticut State Grange Minor Iver South Marlden Wallace A. Mitchell Newtown Mitchell Kurt Zeigler

Easton Grange officers to be installed next Tuesday

Easton and Bridgeport news note Haston Grange installation of officers with State Master Minor Ivex as installing officer. Also Fairfield County Pomona Grange meets in Bridgeport Odd Fellows hall with morning business session and afternoon installation. Local fire company events include a Pincchle at the Easton fire house and a weekly dance with Bridgeport orchestra.

Easton Volunteer Fire Company Lang Hammer Joan Kolesar John Votre Bridgeport Clifford Bannerman Bannerman Ambrose Marsh The Congregational Church and Society Jnndies Edward Freeborn, Jr Joseph Knazar Chefr

Fairfield Town Civic Body Discusses Plan on Fire Protection

Fairfield residents hear debate on fire protection and zoning for Grasmere Heights as action is postponed pending committee findings. Other notes cover yacht plans by Pequot and Black Rock clubs, estate distributions to Morris W Morehouse and Mary E Hill, and attachments filed against properties on Churchill, Wools, and Stratfield roads.

Fairfield Jan Grasmere Pequot Yacht Club Southport Black Rock Auery Gyac Neil Tt Fairfield Trust Company Mill Plain Park Thea Bridgeport Land Improvement Association William B. Morehouse Morria W. Morehouse Mary FE. Hill Mr. Morehouse Mary Hill Morris W. Morehouse Uncle Nate Charles W. Wilgon Andrew Wakeman Heira Conrad Miller Burr Morris Morehouse Et al Sanford Jennings Horace Nichols Mary E. Hill Jennings Wheeler Rachel St. Paul's Guild Herbert D. Moon Churchill Road Fairfield Wools Road Stratfield Road St. John Woodworking Company German and Judd Company, Inc

Castle Ronalds Sale Stalled by Technicality in Newtown

In Newtown on January 21 special report says no deeds filed yet for Castle Ronalds transfer to Stamford interests for a boys school. Prospective buyers from Stamford have scouted the New Milford owners Harry Yoglor and Herman Bucking ham, with a delay blamed on a technicality. owner Yoglor may be in California delaying the deal as the April 1 occupancy target looms.

Newtown Oscar Plizsehler Castle Ronalds Stamford Harry Taylor Herman GC. Buckingham New Milford Harry Yoglor California Massee Castle Ranaids Peter Lord Lord Ronalds Tden Europe Old World Castle HI Matin Street Roxhury Ronalds Cary Castle Hill

Dog team overturn injures driver near Newport New Hampshire

A mall dog sled team driven by Postmaster A. W. Pulsifer of Minot Maine overturned near Newport while passing a car. The driver suffered a badly injured hand but none of the dogs were hurt. The team then continued toward Claremont to spend the night as Edward Clark’s team was moved to a truck in Newbury for the winter carnival.

Newport N. H Mall A. W. Pulsifer Minot Albany N.Y Claremont Edward Clark Newbury

Jury awards singer 40300 in voice loss suit

Mrs Florence Jefferson Madsen of Provo Utah wins 40300 in federal court against Huston Elevated Street Railway after a May 26 1926 Commonwealth avenue crash impaired her voice. A former contralto and Brigham Young University music director, she was a former Old South church soloist.

Boston Mass Florence Jefferson Madsen Provo Utah Huston Elevated Street Railway Company Mra. Madsen Commonwealth Avenue Brigham Young University Old South Church

Norwalk Police Arrest Three in Series of Raids

Norwalk police arrested three men in a coordinated raid at 3 locations in the city center. Officers seized whiskey wine gin and beer valued at about $2,000. Angelo Mace and John Romeo released on bond while Frank Mace held on a $1,500 bond.

Norwalk Norwalk Polles William BR. Pennington Angelo Mace River Street John Romeo Malin Street Frank Mace Argeto Pennington Bryan Silk Main Street Martin Lergyel Paul McGrath

Police arrest three at 51 Main Street case

Patrolman John and Charles Page found a group at Frank Mae home 51 Main Street. The three alleged violators Nquorlane and two others, long under suspicion, will be tried Monday morning in Norwalk City Court.

Inter George H. Jenich Séth Street New York City Boy Scouts H. E. Allen Secrat Jeep Reporter Manger Anson T. Leary Bart Delxe Wilburt Deming H. F E. Allen Wilse Perry Arn Atrong George K. Perm Sam Brown M.c.va Harold O' Connor Leroy Starbuck Frank de Luca George Dunkle Starbuck Connor Gronad Street Mate and Gilbert Streets Drums Corps Bridgeport Main Street Armory Amberee Ia Scout Ing Ray Frank Mae John Charles Page Norwalk

Long Hill Community Notes and Visits

The weekly rehearsal of the Long Hill church choir met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Sherman on Wednesday evening. Danbury visitors Mr. and Mrs. Francis enjoyed a day at Mrs. Sherman’s home. Elizabeth Anton recently visited her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Hance, while Mrs. George Smyth and Arthur J. Hull spent Wednesday with Mrs. Milon Hawley of Stepney. Mrs. Harrip remains in serious condition with heart trouble.

Long Hill Jan Oong Waynesday Mer Lawrence Sherman Francis Danbury George Griffin Elizabeth Anton John Hance George A. Smyth Arthur J. Hull Milon Hawley Stepney Arrip Ter

El Greco Painting Donated To Museum of Fine Arts

Boston reports the painting Martin at His Cloak was donated to the Museum of Fine Arts by Robert Singer Bargent. The value is listed at 100 088 dollars with this presentation among four similar El Greco works, one held in the Widner collection in Philadelphia.

Boston APM Martin Museum of Fine Arts Robert Singer Bargent el Greco Fear P. Widner Philadelphia

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