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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1926

Page

9

Beer found on baker’s truck near Stratford picnic

Patrolman Dinan stopped a bread truck en route to Robstock park and found three half barrels of beer. Baker Michael Jablonsky, partner with Joseph Cimrissy, was arrested for transporting liquor and held on 3500 bond for arraignment Monday. A committee member named M hon allegedly asked delivery to the picnic scene.

Stratford David Dinan Robstock's Park Success Hill Menic Michael Jablonsky Hollister Street Jaoblonsky Jablonsky Joseph Cimrisy Wellister Street Brea Rolle M. Hon Boston Avenue East Slide Bridgeport Dinan Success Avenue Picnie Dri

Fishermen Cleared In Pond Case At New Fairfield Trial

Three fishermen friends of Daniel Gerow faced Deputy Game Warden Ohrain Foster in New Fairfield justice court for fishing in Gerow’s private pond without licenses. They claimed invitation to fish and believed allowed, while NY men Merritt and Keating represented parties. After trial, all three left town with licenses expected and other locals noted social visits and events in town.

New Alrepirld Daniel Girven Ohrain Foster Gerowa Connecticut Sey Jane V. Kermertorn J. RB. Scott H. Ithadbeck New York Wilbur B. Gerow Patterson Daniel H. Gerow Gerow Alcrat Water Jon Merritt New P Jerty White Thomas Keating Yrinbury Daniel Geow Ralph Willman Can Fiavilend Hulton Harold Pinckway Byrnes Rudges Tersay George Nevins Jennie Harriet Peck Harmonie Music B Eah Mildred Alheid Mercere Creer Gregory Danbury Viola Robinson

Long Hill Long Helles Community Notes Update

July 11 entry from Long Hill town records notes a July meeting at Vila W. Core, with members dro and Jerman and Leroy as delegates. Reports mention Lora Freer on vacation from Bridgeport, Alan Miller visiting relatives, and local residents visiting kin and friends across Bridgeport and Newtown.

Long Hell Italy Ave Alery Long Hill Bridgeport Clara Freer Jonnah Wheeler Ace Alan Miller Samuel Macs Louis Randall Ound Honey Nohols Dart MooSeeles Oh Win Kent Malls Ralph Huntley Tashua

Huntington Fish and Game Club Fourth of July Outing

The Huntington Fish and Game Club held a large Fourth of July event on Judson Street grounds with many out-of-town attendees from Stanford New Buntain Waterbury Patuck Brudgeport New Jersey Heston and New York Floyd EB. Weaver of Bridgeport won a silver cup for high sun in trap shooting Joseph Aurillio took a pocket knife V Dillon of Shelton led rifle shooting with a dashlight prize and others won chocolates and a shotgun. Over 500 members exist. plans outlined for an outdoor meet on August 19 and regular meetings on Fridays at the Council chambers.

Huntington Huntington Fish and Game Club Judson Street Stanford New Buntain Waterburaupatuck Brudgeport New Jersey Heston New York Floyd EB. Weaver Bridgeport Joseph Aurillio V. Dillon Shelton V. Dibble Henry Dietrichson G. Mickellous Kk. Gottschuli Faward Degnan Thomas Delaney 3 Delaney Harry Bahner Clarence J. Lynch William Beattie Charles Hubbell Frank Kraszy Charles Kasper John Jenkins Ernest Evans H. Labarde Andrew Beatth David Hubbell Edward A. Beers Mohegan Street Stratford Percy Card Lola Smith William Mothman Litchfield Irena Cribley Sound View Avenue Edwin Edward Lynch Doris Vargoshe Huntington Street Sally Schmidt Mary Jane Schmidt Lola Schmidt Ivene Lowns Irene Lowns, Jr Raymond Lowns Thomas Coulter Thomas Jr Frank Jephcote William Oddy Ollye Chifton

Pequot Yacht Club Races End In Close Finishes

Southport July 11 Close finishes enlivened the Pequot Yacht Club regatta on the club courses outside Southport harbor. Winners included Erne in S Class, Ruth in S, and Ardara in Star, with El Caid a visiting entrant. Junior and Osprey classes also contested as the series prepares for later international races on Long Island Sound.

Enliven Pequot Yacht Club Erne Ardara Heron Southport Racin Lhe Pequot Yacht Club Southport Harbor A&lood Thorns Hugh M. Wharton Rirne G. A. Sherwood Ruth Bedford IE Matmer Eclipse J. Schiotr Long Island Sound Chiss Tiong Island Sound el Caid J. Parley Greenwich MD. 8 Bleansert Faraates D.S EL Chia Parley Gunwich HE. L South Wind Curtis Shaw Scorpio A. Clark Peaonek Thee Sturges Boomchik W. Sheldon Lve E. B. Hinkie J Grenouileaf Womrath Wm. Meliush Frederick W. Perry Cornelius Perry William J. Barney, Jr

Epworth League cabinet meeting and local gossipy notes

Easton reports a Lee M. E. Church Epworth League cabinet meeting at the Parsonage with Rev Howards and attendees listed. The page then skims through numerous social notes and visits among Easton residents including guests, travel, and family milestones.

Dorothy Pitt Noble Avenue Tridgeport Morinthea Hinn George 2 Beers Edward Freeborn H. W. Wright Vermont Canada Leonard Tingley Ville Long Island King Brewer Nichels Waward Ma Brest George Miller Emma Wheeler Eriday Arcs Eorge Miller

Fire company appoints delegates to state convention

Thursday evening Captain George Arundel was named a delegate to the state convention of Miremen to be held in New London August 19 and 20. Cherenne Webb was named as alternate. Charlery Mize was named as of the two dances to be held August. After the business session the pumper was moved to the well of Marry Williams on Nichols avenue to heat the pumper and clean the well. George Boehm of Farmills street attended the state shoot in New Haven Friday.

Wolf-Devorak Elizabeth Devorak State Street Bridgeport August Wolff Ken FY. Chernitzks St. Stephen's Elie Church Girard and Company Myrtle Sorelle Twit Road Bernard Lenser Wells George D. Nichols Booth's Tul Street Henry Waterhouse

Greenwich man breaks store showcase after dispute with boxing official

John Gandola, 28, of Post road Greenwich, entered Mathew Fenerty's Greenwich store and demanded why Fenerty called him a stool pigeon after Fenerty's arrest over lottery tickets and horse race chances. Gandola offered to fight, then smashed the showcase and was later arrested for breach of peace.

Stamford John Gandola Postroad Greenwich Mathew Fenerty Fenerty Ganbola

Youths Rob Bread Box of Crullers Heard Today

Two youths from Central Falls, Wilfred Jontes twenty and Paul Boniaventura nineteen, were arrested after breaking into a bread box at a local grocery to steal doughnuts and crullers. They were held for arraignment in town court Monday.

Falrimeld Wilfred Jontes Paul Boniaventura Central Falls Sher- Holmes Holmes Bridgeport New York St. Paul's Episcopal Ev. Allen J. Beeman Rece Bacon Wakeman Probate Curtis M. Banks Greenfield Hil David Smith Henry Raymond Mia Henry L. Burr Franklyn Banks Yown School Committee Powder House Annie B. Jennings Howard Gray John K. Perry Southport Fairfield Stamekeon Tie Jesse Morris H. UL Rennell C. H. Brailley Post Road Poultry Club Analfa Farm Hoisie Burr Leroy Case Star Board of Selectmen

Castle Hill property foreclosure settled in Newtown

Newtown Castle Hill estate of 2 acres and a Shelton land tract passed to Harry T. Taylor and Jferman Buckingham of New Milford after foreclosure actions begun by Taylor and Buckingham in 1920. Redemption period ended July 6, title now absolute to the New Milford pair. Keane Funeral today for Gertrude Bradley Iseane, widow of Dennis J. Keane, with services at St. Rose's Church after a dawn death on Hanover Avenue. Burial in St. Rose's Cemetery.

Nttown Castly Ronald Castle Hill Newtown Harry T. Taylor Jferman Tiuckingham New Milford Bennett N. Heard Tering Beard Taylor and Buckingham Bridgeport Bennet Iatty of Redemp Daniel Arals Shelton Timingham National Bank of Derby Taylor and Iwckingham Keane Gertrude Bradley Iseane Uhirivethree Denier J. Keane Hanover Avenue St. Rose's Church

Thousands expected at Bristol for St Anne Novena

About 15 000 to 20 000 pilgrims are expected to Bristol this year for the annual Novena to St Anne. Relic applications will aid those with bodily ailments. Rev Oliver T Magnell asks parishioners to offer spare rooms to accommodate pilgrims and assist committee organizers.

Bristol St. Anne Oliver T. Magnell Inust Thidgeport St. Joseph's Church Arc Toin

Novena to St Anne Draws Pilgrims to St Josephs Church

The Novena to St Anne at St Joseph's church in New England draws thousands from across the country who seek relief for ailments. The shrine showcases crutches trusses and eyeglasses left by cured visitors as evidence of the church’s reported miracles.

St. Joseph’s New Church St. Joseph's St. Anne St. Joseph's Church New England Canada St. Joseph’s

Public reading rooms in Moscow equip receivers for the poor

Public reading rooms in Moscow have been equipped with broadcast receivers so that poor persons unable to purchase a set can listen. The initiative expands access to radio broadcasts in city facilities, aiding communities lacking private devices.

Moscow

Barking of Dog in Fairfield Blaze Saves Household

In Fairfield on July 11 a pet dog allegedly woke the family at the Pope Street home of J Samatowski, warning of a fire that threatened Myr Samatowski, his wife and five children. Firefighters delayed en route after responding Disabled on the way to the blaze. the house burned completely.

Fairfield J. Samatowski Pope Street Ténox Road Samatowski Myr Tunxis FBI Fred Wriexson

Fire damages home after Orecracker spark during Independence Pay night

Company No. 2 believes a fire began from an Orecracker thrown from a passing car on Independence Pay night. The blaze started on the roof and spread inward burning money valuables furniture and other household items totaling about $2,000 with partial insurance. The Samatowski family left for a relative’s home in Bridgeport.

Company No. 2 Samatowski Bridgeport

Monroe Meeting Yields Treasurer in Wisconsin Item

Monroe Wire department held a Tuesday evening meeting in July. Rev Henry B Habersham was elected treasurer. Mrs Carlton Paddock of Trumbull visited Mr Alfred S Edwards. Mr and Mrs William J Barré and family enjoyed a picnic at Taunton Lake Newtown recently.

Monroe Monroe Wire Department Henry Habersham Carlton Paddock Trumbull Alfreds. Edwards Willam J. Barré Therda Taunton Lake Newtown

Allied forces attack near Peking sparks severe fighting

July 11. A general assault by allied troops on Kuominchun, the People's army, began near Peking. Heavy fighting is reported with gunfire audible in the city.

Peking Kuominchun People's Army

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