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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1923

Page

12

State and City Officials Begin New Terms Today

State county and city officials take office today for new four year or one year terms. In Bla County Ralph Beech and William J. Muvkiey begin one year on the city court bench after Saturday appointment. Representative John J. Hil appoints Hill to four year term as county commissioner. Highway Commissioner Charles de Bennett is succeeded by A MacDonald of Putnam. Commissioner MacDouglis four year term at 8000 annually. Burton G. Tanstielts successor is Catherine Hinward for four years at 3500 yearly. Leonard J. Nickerson and Arthur Its of Waterbury also begin four year terms as Superior Court judges.

Ralph Beech William J. Muvkiey Conmviasionar Bank & , Halford Long Republican Party Petties John J. Hil Shelton Hill Charles de Bennett An A. MacDonald Putnam MacDonglis Burton G. Tanstielts Catonal Hinward Dunia Willmantic Mackensiz Prohibition Corcranent oMeer William S. Hydatos Leonard J. Nickerson Cortwall Arthur Its Waterbury Superior Court

Milford Parking Ordinances To Be Acted On Tonight

Milford July 1 Regular meeting of the Board of Police Commissioners will act on parking ordinances for Woodmont Bayview Myrtle Beach and Spencer and Harrison avenues Myrtle Beach. A police patrol car purchased at $2540 will be placed in service. Also notes on funerals and marriages in Milford with local ties.

Milford Csperial Board’ of Police Commissioners Woodmont Bayview Myr Beach Il Grant Woodmont Reef Beach Street Ord Spencer and Harrison Avenues Myrtle Beach Police Board

Man Hurled From Car In Brooklyn Auto Collision

Car driven by John Cart hane 21 of 1007 Plane Avenue Brooklyn and Joseph Malonex of Lewis Street were in a collision on Park Avenue at Seth Avenue. Cart hane was hurled from his seat into the dark and sustained minor injuries. Malonax and the three companions were uninjured. Both cars were extensively damaged.

John Carthane Plane Avenue Brooklyn Joseph Malonex Lewis Street Park Avenue Seth Avenue Carbane Ark Malonay Rhene

Lordship Scout Campfire Meeting Planned at Beach

Lordship Scoutmaster Dav will meet Scout Commissioner Williams tonight to set the date for a campfire gathering on Lordship beach next week. Williams will bring members from the Headquarters troops. Mr and Mrs M W Downs of Hartford motored to Lordship for a weekend visit to Mrs Doyn's mother Mrs Elen Foiex. Madelyn Buckley returned from New York and will spend the rest of the summer at Lordship. Mr and Mrs Norman Harrigan and Norman Jr of Pittsburgh are guests of Mr Gtroway's sister and will remain until after the Fourth. The Burritt family spent Sunday at the shore front rest.

Dav Lordship GW. Wiliams Bridgeport Lordship Beach Williams M. W. Downs Hartford Norman Harrigan Norman, Jr Pittsburgh Harrison Gtroway Stanley C. Burrittiegene Burritte Shore

Stratford Town Bulletin Details New Council Manager System

Stratford's new town government under council manager rule is outlined in a July bulletin. It covers snow removal efficiency, road work, drainage, and pavement projects, plus realty valuation reforms and the Tax Investigating Committee's planned property reviews.

Stratford Tratpore Sunray Post Burletin Aus Public Works

Newtown Rural Parish Members Attend Summer Meeting

July 1 Newtown telegraph special reports many townspeople attended a summer gathering at East Hauap tent. Former pastor of Ss ohureh now living in Bridgeport joins local families including the Corbett and Cavanaugh clans, plus Mr and Mrs John Binnel and others from Bridgeport, with community figures listed among attendees.

Fairfield Town Hall Let Contract Result and Notes

Special to The Telegram reports the Fairfield Town Hall contracting bid process. Boxed of Pingees notes bids were in Saturday and ready to be passed upon at the town hall meeting held to discuss the project. The manager and Ragland firm are also mentioned in relation to the ongoing tender and future steps.

Fairfield Town Hall Fairfield Norrow

Bible Students to Convene in Milford July 4

Milford hosts a one day gathering by the International Bible Students association near Christy Cottage July 4 with speakers led by FS Houston Wheeling W Va. Activities include a service at Ahearn's pond child blessings singing and a morning race program plus a yacht club open house and evening dance plans.

Milford International Bible Students Association Christy Vottage Wheelers Past Hrusatonic Valley FS Houston W.va Houston Ahearn Muateal Ineal Reitread Naan Ceneral Irelian Kathleen Putney Majoy Edward W. Purnes Helens Putney Broadstreet Burr Grammar Auburndale Mass Mann All Uly Regaits Ray Stodach Ackenash Redmen Devon Devon Union Schoal

Osseo Wins First Race at Greenwich Yacht Course

The Osseo, owned by H. Thompson, won the first race of the Indian Warrior class sailed today over half the six mile course in one hour seven minutes. Aquilo, owned by Brea Pawy, finished five minutes behind and two seconds ahead of Keawardin. Wabisi, owned by Coulter D. Hayle and chartered by Robert J. Satterles, placed third with a time of one hour seven minutes and six seconds. About 100 guests attended a party at Indian Harbor to open the season as Commodore H. H. Raymond presided and speakers included Clifford Mallory and C. Sperman Hayt. The Fourth of July celebration at the club featured fireworks.

Greenwich Nedhiss H. Thompson Brea Paw Indian Harbor HH. 1 Raymond Clifford RL Mallory Sperman Hayt Segivanaka Eh

Youth Arm Struck by Stray Bullet In Westport

An 11 year old boy on King's Highway near Ward Dolre's residence was struck in the right forearm by a stray 23 caliber bullet. He received first aid from a bystander and was taken to a Bridge Park hospital. Police suspect a near by polsing course shot the bullet. investigators trace possible unseen gunmen at the Garden of ten.

Whitport Ward Dolre Niother Wilma Laeesak Ine Doige William O'onnell Westport Cynitrs Ehh Veeden Nik Daecealt

Turtle Father Carves Longevity Tale From 51 Years Ago

A North man, John St. Quine, a farmer and occult hobbyist, carved his initials and date on a turtle of the Chelonia species in his field. After years, a nearby observer reported the turtle remains vigorous, prompting discussion of the animal’s longevity and the man’s odd hobby.

Canedial John St. Quine North Man

Milford 10 Take Appeal On 9000 Award To Woman

Milford July 1 Special to the Telegram One hundred feet of pavement required to complete a highway along the Milford beaches will not be finished this summer Judge Omar W Plate town clerk said an appeal was taken from a $9000 award to Mrs J F Broderick of Myrtle Beach for land damage The award was made Saturday in the Fairlfields office with unemerging officials and attorney Henry A Hall of West Haven as neutral observers The town will appeal claiming the damages were higher than the town estimates and the case may not be disposed of until September term The dispute centers on a 100 foot break in the new road and a long line of residents along East Broadway signed waivers for the improvement

Porter Charlotte A. Porter Myrtle Beach Stratford Avenue G. Everett Knollmeyer St. Peter's Episcopal Church Waterbury Milford Bridgeport New Haven Milford A Samuel Logan Walnut Beach Celinda Robinson New York Joseph L. Porter Fred J. Helman Mountain Grove Cemetery Milford Post American Legion New Haven Avenue Broad and River Streets Booth Legion Stanton Bailey Noyes R. Hailes Rogers Avenue Chicago Bailey Yale J. D. Brown Jr Herberta T. Weyenassett Weeless Stanley I. Allen New Britain Harry Middieter Best Hartford Edward Manthey Thames Quilty Waterbure Charles Atwood West Thawrd Street West Broad Street Heroy Lewis People’s General Committee Milford Beaches Omar W. Plate Town Earnard J. Fi Ty Vacer R. Blackman Shepherd Corty Derby Attornay Dienry al L. Hall Weet Haven Broderick Porhe Istant A Pickett George Thiurks Dorr Trai Walnut Reach Fort Trumbull Afyrtle Reach Grove Street

Alaska Catt for Its Pion

Alaska welfare coverage is broad with generous relief, pension, and institutional care. From July 1, 1918, to December 31, 1923, pension expenditures reached 432,270.71 with payments totaling 15,523. Sitka hosted the care institution at 278,928.30 in the same period, while new building projects and infirmary upgrades exceeded 90,008.1.

Sherman Rogers Othe Alaska Sitka

Milford Fire Commission Appointments Delayed

Milford delays in appointing fire commission members under the proposed charter. O'Hara, long-time chief, faces potential removal as six-seat board shifts to a city structure. Treat from Woodmont and Milford towns weigh in amid party endorsements and election outcomes.

Fairfield convent corner stone to be laid Sunday

In Fairfield July 1 special report says the corner stone of St Thomas convent now under construction will be laid Sunday with Rev Monsignor Duggan in charge. A parade precedes the ceremonies with St Thomas Holy Name Society and other Fairfield Banizarians marching. Music will be provided by the Unknown Fife and Drum Corps and the Inquota Hand. A Catholic Daughters of America meeting will follow in Thomas hall with Mrs Joseph Burleson presiding.

Fairfield St. Thomas’ Convent Monsignor Duggan Hadfarn St. Thomas’ Holy Same Society Imarch Inquota Catholic Daughters of America Norrow Thomas Hall Joseph Burleson

Westport Opens New Town Court Amid Alcohol Case

Westport's new town court likely to open as Anton Palanve and Samuel Manicora of Chelsea Mass appear before Judge John F. Godit at nine. State police and deputy sheriff seized 75 gallons of grain alcohol. 240 gallons stored in the local jail. Trinity Church marks its Nd anniversary with ceremonies. large crowdattends. 62-degree heat brings many visitors to Compo Beach with cars from neighboring states.

Westport Anton 19 Palanve Samuel Manicora Second Street Chelsea Mass John F. Goditint Bernard Scally Samuel Metcalf Clifford Nichols Sheelf Nichols Massachusetts Elsie Durkin Danbury Farger Worger Trinity Church Holy Trinity Church Acheson Hartford Kenneneth Markenaie Parelors Compa Beach

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