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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1925

Page

8

Proposed Stratford voting district split debated in Legislature

Stratford residents heard a bill to redraw electoral districts and create a separate Lordship district with its own councilman. The plan, proposed by the Lordship Improvement Association, would alter the First district which now includes Avon Park Surf Avenue and South Main Street neighborhoods. The same issue followed other local notices and obituaries, including the funeral for Leon J. Arnold and church confirmation talks led by Rev. H Francis Hine.

Stratford Lordship Lordship Improvement Association H. Francis Hine Christ Episcopal Church Christchurch Reinhold Persson United Spanish War Veterans Edmund 8. Smith N. W Bridgeport Persson Thaodore Johnson New Britain

New Clerkship Created in Stamford Appoints McCarthy

At the Stamford Common Council meeting John Y. McCarthy was named clerk to the building electrical and plumbing inspectors under the Building Board at 2000 dollars a year. The council postponed buying a garage department motor car while Finance weighs in. The Traffic and Police committees plan a survey of conditions and patrol benches, with possible additions to the detective force.

Stamford Teletam Service Common Council John Y. McCarthy Building Board Board of Finance Athe Vratiie Board

New Fairfield Social Notes From Town and Nearby Visits

New Fairfield residents report visits and social calls across the area. Daniel and Jamiy joined Betsy Hatch for her birthday celebration while Mrs. Harry Bloody's daughters and Earl Mondy traveled to visit a hospitalized relative. Additional mentions include weekends with friends in Bridgeport, guests from New York City and Worcester, and a filled fee-house at Camp Crate.

New Fairfield Daniel Jamiy Betsy Hatch Harry Bloody Earl Mondy Waven Ritle Gardner Clagyton Peenoroke Mma Endwetl Bridgeport W. Ti. Wilson New York City Agnes V Gon Woxby Daniel Gerew Tanty Camp Cratlo Ry Moody Robert Mallory New Milford Peek Levi Perk Pawling Walter Howe Wafter I

War Veterans Hold Reunion in Danbury

In Danbury on January 27 the Ju-Del-Co club, all members who served in the State Guard during the war, held its fourth annual reunion at Legion hall. F Ward DeKlyn presided, the club’s name deriving from his initials. After supper the officers for the coming year were elected: President F Ward DeKlyn, Vice-President Capt George Judson, Secretary Stephen Hopkins, Treasurer Harold J De-Puy.

Danbury Ju-Del- Co Club Thi State Guard Legion Hall F. Ward Wdaklyn F. Ward de Klyn George Judson Stephen Hopkins Harold J. De-Puy

Redding Woman Is Given Surprise Birthday Party

Miss Annie Tanks was surprised at her Redding home on Monday afternoon by friends for her birthday. Four bridge tables yielded prizes to Mrs. Milo Osborn and Mrs. O. Banks. A later concert and dance were planned at the Grange hall for January 31.

Redding Servycer Annie Tanks Milo Osborn Mra. O. Cc. Banks Mula Osborn H. J. Edwards H. L. MacDonald Belle Sanford Emory Sanford George Sanford Jessica Sanford Filbert M. Sanford Charles ©. Berry P. R. Bradley HH. J. Forman 5. C. Shaw Lila Vane C. C. Ban Annie Banks Crana Music Studio Bridgepart Ernest H. Smith Jane Archer Hartford Raymond Cunningham Girls Friendly Society Sirs George O. Sanford Boylaton Campbell Princeton University Sanford School Roosevelt New York Helen Crawford Danbury Frank Harper Rethel Charles Fayrean Louise Grumman Samuel Ricks Misg Getty Ricks Frank Ferry Hurley Nichols Rose Winton Wilton Robert Nichols

Bridgeport Girl Hurt In Crash Shows Improvement

Miss Belle Rapoporte a 17 year old Bridgeport girl was badly injured in a collision between an automobile she rode in and a motor truck owned by Berman and Steinberg of Norwalk and operated by Douglas Raymond of East Norwalk. Stamford hospital notes her condition is improved. Her mother and sisters are reported to be doing well at the hospital.

Stamford Servic Belle Poperte Bridgerort Giet Berman and Steinberg Norwalk Douglas Raymond East Norwalk Stamford Hospital

Long Hill HLL Sports and Social Roundup

In Long Hill on January 27 Mr. and Mrs. Frank Holden visited in Tashua at Mrs. Kenry Adistns home. Mavel Cole of New York spent the weekend in Long Hill. The Long Hill A. C. basketball team has won eleven straight, with wins at Ridgefield Walnut Rech and Long Hill. A Flower Rolloon on Center Green was wrecked by high winds and snow. Chestnut Hill School awarded a perfect attendance banner. The Utteetert team schedules a game with the Lome TON ON after the Long Hill house event.

Servier Frank Holden Bridgeport Tashua Ind Kenry Adistns Mavel Cole New York Long Hill Citiven Arthur J. Jiwil Ald Sontoun Chestnut Hill School Davis Willian Mager Sistex Mate Maller Delepert Long Hill A. C Walnut Repch Long HM Long Till

Real Medicine Now For Stubborn Hang On Coughs

Advert says visit Hindles Drugs Stores and dealers for Bronchuline Emulsion to ease persistent coughs. It advises taking as directed and warns against unsafe substances while noting quick relief and common use for ordinary shingles coughs with two or three doses.

Alndles Kingella Sluselia

Fairfield Luncheon Club Installs New Officers

Fairfield January 27 A humor filled installation at the Fairfield Luncheon Club at Champ'n Farm Black Rock opened with the retiring president Simon C. Bradley presenting E. R. Cathcart the new president a giant gavel once given by H. B. Riker. Cathcart manager of the E I DuPont plant was given a flute to call the group every Tuesday. Other officers received symbols: vice president W H Donaldson a Jack In the Box treasurer E B Dillistin a numeral frame secretary Robert A Knight a pencil box. The retiring secretary Roger Smith said the club has 77 members and five honorary members. three new candidates were read and voted in. The treasurer reported 203 in the treasury. The meeting also featured music and stories as members were honored with rolls and a wooden potato masher for fines.

Fairfield Tele- Bram Service Champ’n Farm Black Rock Simon C. Bradley E. R. Cathcart H. B. Riker Mathers Cathcart E. L DuPont de Nemours Company W. H. Donaldson EL Dillistin Fairfield Trust Company Robert A. Knight John H. Grant Knight J. N. Hutchison Ben Protkin John Forsythe J. P. O'Day Boyle John E. Boyle J. Nelson Antehixson Yea Bo Jm E. Rikers Roger Smith Henry & Furr Center Street Frank S&s.taum Fairfield Center Albert E. Lavery Unquowa ‘Road

Enlarge Cemetery in Huntington by New Land Purchase

Huntington January 27. The Lawn Cemetery association held its annual meeting at the home of Olin C. Shelton. Edward Hawley reported on new land purchase for the cemetery. James H Nicholas elected president. Frank H. Wells secretary. others named to board. A new enlarged grounds chart and $100 for roadways approved. New by-laws to be drafted for next year. Various social notes and arrivals follow, with a focus on local residents and parish activities. Scarlet fever case reported. further cases feared. Parish guild meets January 28 at 2 30 PM. Huntington Tel directory notes 20th anniversary of Huntington Telephone Co 20 years in service.

Huntington Lawn Cemetery Association Olin C. Shelton Nichols Avenue Edward &. Hawley James H Nicholas Frank H. Wells Olin Shelton George D. Nichols Edward S. Hawley Frank J Wells George Arundell Charles Ti. Milard Edwin Vargoshe H. &. Hawley Helen Jones White Hills Edwin Pickett New Haven Hanford G. Wigson Joseph Adeski Booth’s Hill Street Post Road Louis B. Beardsley Moose Hill Monroe Frederick Evitts Shetton Avenue Humphrey Roxbury Ruth Heatte Huntington Street St. Paul's Church Huntington Company Farmill River Grange William J. Card J. Paul Severin Thomas Bartlett

Monroe Community Notes and Harmony Grange Officers Installed

Local items from Monroe report the birth of Ciara Frances to Mr. and Mrs. Le Roy Mix, visits by Milton Grier and the Edwards grandparents, a Bridgeport party, and ongoing illnesses. Harmony Grange installed officers led by Worthy Deputy Charles C. Lasey with Alexander Sinclair as Master and other names. A charity dance for the Woman's Auxiliary of the Monroe Fire Company drew solid attendance despite zero weather. Week-end guests and school-teacher Grace Smith’s stay due to bad weather are noted.

Charles CG. Lasey Mra Stanley Bibling Paul Batz I Frances Hurd Alexander Sinclair Alice A. Curtiss Minnie Lace A. D. Jucot George Hawiey Edward J. Curtiss Edwards Leardsley Edward S. Curtiga Mdith W. Lucas Ceres Nellie Burr Tomona Rose Sinclair Fiora Rosine Dani Mable Burr Monroe Fre Company Theodore Beardsley Earte Lewis Clifford Tomlinson Mount Vernon John M. ‘Bure Edward Cutting Lester Hawkes Lindeeport Grace Smith George Wldwards George R. Reid Fairfield George Reid, Jr Arthur E. Wheeler Mildred Ferrin J. Arthur Sherwood Willard Gillette Milton McCauley Bridgeport Willam McCauley Fred Brandee Robert W. Marsh George Hitchcock George Marsh Victor Gustafson Andrew Madson Marie Dorothea George ‘Reid Mina Andrews Stratford Elmer Andrews Minane Marsh Ana Eccles Stephen Burroughs Long Hii Mallett Sanford Harry Escott Francis New Haven Elsie Dressler Yellow Schoolfiy Herbert Wright F. E. Smith Leroy Mix Monroe Roy ‘Tryon Walter DePledes Gildersleeve Ass Ella Christy Misa Selsam Rood

Fairfield Considers Local Highway and Sidewalk Reforms

Town representatives will push bills to restore town control over sidewalks and road work, contesting current appointive powers. A park commission proposal and funds from fines for local use are also discussed amid broader efforts to curb state oversight. Dr. Donaldson chaired the meeting with Voters opposing a constitutional amendment.

Donaldson W. H. Donaldson Albert B. Lavery E. W Pickett Andrew W. Gardella Hoe Clarence Tt Ian

Farm Bureau to Furnish Program at Easton Meeting

Easton local news notes the Fair field County Farm Bureau will present a program during the lecturer hour at the grange second meeting in February. The item also lists numerous personal notes, visits, and family updates from Fairfield, Bridgeport, Stratford, and surrounding areas.

Farm Bureau Easton Tokenoke Erwin Edwards Aon Sherwood George Sanford Redding Chester Tull Betty Arthur J. Hull Greenfield Aurel Ruman, Jr Homer Logan William Tane Leroy Wheeler C. E. Dickerson Danny Whalen E. Brown Bridgeport Bridgeport Hospital George B. Gregory Urbana Tyack Cheshire J. Arthur Sherwood Charles Nichola

Court appointments politics raised by Hartford representatives

Leaders urged representatives to use town sentiment to influence Hartford on court appointments and other political matters. A busy schedule includes a convent fund card party, Republican Town Committee meeting, Mish School boys basketball in Norwalk, and various local gatherings tomorrow.

Self Senate Hartford St. Thorgas Haltesmorrow Republican Town Committee Norwalk Ladies Aid Society of Faith Vehapel A. O. Cook Ladies Aid Society Greenfield IM Congregational Church Young Peoples Conference Greenfield Hill Stove Club Clinker John E. Boyle

Danbury Man Weds White Plains Bride

Danbury hat manufacturer John W. Green married Miss Claire T. Fowler of White Plains New York last Saturday in White Plains. The Rev George P Payson officiated at the Congregational parsonage with only attendants Mr and Mrs Vernon N Bailey of White Plains cousins of the bride. The couple will reside at the Green homestead 70 West Street.

Danbury John W. Green Claire T. Fowler White Plains N. Y Green Green Homestead Weat Street

Shelton Forum to Hear Speaker From Providence

Shelton note reveals Rev. Floyd W. Tomkins Jr of Providence R I will speak at the Church of Good Shepherd forum about faith and order and world conference efforts. Kiwanis meeting featured Daniel Punderford on business topics with a lunch by the Congregational ladies.

Pittsburgh Penn Lord Jesus Christ Tomkins William Healey Congregational Church Mary Rogowski John Rogowski Thi City Brockport Rogowekd Western New York Utilities Company, Inc Pasa Board of Apportionment and Louis Linsky Howe Avenue Griffin Hospital Arthur G. Boynton Washington D. C Foreign Missionary Convention North American Canada Boynton New York East New England Women’s Foreign Missionary Society G. B.C. Clut Filizabeth Bablonka Ladies’ Aid Society Shelton Methodist Episcopal Church Clarence J. Radgliffe

Funeral Notices From Ansonia and Vicinity

Funeral services are set for Mrs. Sophia J. Rider at 2 PM Wednesday. She died at 92 after a long life in Ansonia and had lived in Seymour and San Francisco, survived by the Storrs and Rider families. Also noted is the funeral for Mrs. Grace Esther Chapman at Immanuel church, with interment at Pine Grove. and Miss Selina Edwards resigns as organist and choir leader after 12 years.

Ansonta Sophia J. Rider Henry A. Rider South Cliffe Turin Lewin County New York Seymour Ansonia Immanuel Church Grace Esther Chapman William A A. Chapmlain High Street Squantuck Pine Grove Cemetery Mary Hanrahan Prospest Street

Village Improvement plans lecture on press duty

Brookfield January 27 The Village Improvement Society committee plans winter entertainments starting with a January 30 Curtis Gymnasium lecture by Ba ward McKKernon AP head in charge of the Mastern Division. His talk titled The Liberty to Know explains APs role to provide facts to help the public think for itself. Local music will accompany readings and performances.

Brookfield Village Improvement Society Baward McKkernon Mastern Associated Press Curtis Gymnasium Dorna Oscar Peterzon Brookfield Junction Wh- Mam Evans Bronxville N. Y Evans Brooklyn Gertrude C. Roe Charles L. Biggs Afternoon Musical Society Danbury Dorothy Ryder Roe Charlotte Thornhill Gilbert and Bennett Georgetown Margaret Yamninsky Easton

Annual grant for Norwalk hospital denied

The Board of Entitlement and Taxation in a special session refused a $5,000 grant to Norwalk Hospital. The highway department was denied an extra $5,000 for snow removal, with over $2,000 already spent after two heavy snowfalls. The panel decided to cover any extra costs from road maintenance funds.

Norwalk Board of Enti- Mate and Taxation Sesson Highway Department Treasury

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Art of First District John B. M’carthy E. E. Dillistin Hig Grange A. R. Merrill Connecticut Agricultural College Grange Hall Church of Christ John WH. Grant St. Paul's Brisconal Church Andrew LB. Tluntington Gardner W. Millett Dutro Plumb Andrew §. Huntington Alyfred Wurtzen O. G. Jennings John Drew Willam_ B. Glover John Glover Nelson Hf.peargon Nathaniel Wheeler Mra Samuel Wheeler John Christie Hiverett L. Tarlton Harold Neale R. A. Knight NEW Land Purchase Edward A. Beera Mohergan Street George Birdseye Mr. Birdseye Everning John B. Russ Cordelia Dyer Theodore Terry John Wosolowski Bernice Peterson Norwich Orville Billin Svam Memorial Library Board of Selectman Board of Pinance Board of Winance Board of Selectment Shelton Forum Providence Bosak Horkevino Bosak'r Bosak Manufacturing CO Scranton Sloan
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