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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1925
Page
12
Milford residents pass resolutions praising Rev. Leslie Ro Driggs for eight years of service as pastor at First Congregational Church. They record gratitude for his ministry to church and community, national service, and high educational standards, while noting his retirement.
Shelton hosts a reception at Echo hose house for the arrival of the American LaFrance hook and ladder truck after 35 years of effort. Mayor Nettleton, Wire Commissioner Merman, and Fire Chief Ward spoke as the crowd toured the apparatus. Also noted is the Cupheag club outing and funeral services for Alexander Webster of 177 Coram Avenue, held Monday at 2 3 o'clock, with burial planned.
The ladies of St. Paul’s church in Brookfield will host a tea at the Old Post Road Inn on Wednesday afternoon July 15 from 4 to 6 o’clock to benefit the guild. A Christmas sale table will feature a miscellaneous shower of articles. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Joyce and Mrs. Ralph Joyce.
Long Hill and surrounding community gossip lists residents visiting Yale summer school in New Haven. Mr and Mrs Charles Winkler and others, and many Beers and Isaacs families are mentioned among pastimes, visits, and local gatherings. Police court actions include fines for various offenses and a planned Nantel-Wantinglen community event.
Huntington July 12. J J Mahoney of New York, a firefighter of 22 years, gave a talk at the Huntington Fire company meeting. He discussed fire safety, door use, and a sand flush for chimney fires, and the gathering honored flag donors the state Women’s Relief Corps.
William H. Mortitt leads as the candidate for sheriff with deputy prospects discussed. First Selectman Frederick H has withdrawn, leaving vacancies and the postmaster William H. Gould taking duties in Mairfield. The Republican Party committee plans an early meeting to decide the appointment.
Milford July 12. Special report describes a proposed sky patrol over the Boston Post road from Washington Ridge to the Orange Town line. Captain Douglass and Sebastian Pond tested a Curtis aircraft on the roadbed with Pond’s son aboard, marking a bold step in town traffic control and aviation plans.
Stratford July 12 Special Officer Zint reported liquor being sold curbside at 15 cents a drink in Rob atock National Park. Sergeant Smith found John Timchak of 18 Palisade Avenue in custody with a full pint bottle and two small glasses. Timchak is bound over for appearance in town court at 2 o'clock Thursday before Judge Harford.
Stratford officials discuss Donald Sammis as likely appointee to replace Rutherford Hayes Hunter, who plans resignation effective September 1 after nearly a week of council consideration. The July 27 meeting will decide. Sammis, longtime Charter supporter, would leave New Haven job to run Stratford affairs. Hunter cites wife’s health and plans to return to Hudson, Ohio.
At Norfield Grange No 1488 the July meeting conferred first and second degrees on candidates, with three more degrees planned. Dorothy Bennett, William Carroll, Arthur Wellegg, and Joseph Galla Woller were noted as partially bid. A violin duet and readings entertained, with 38 members present. A church basement benefit and a college whist fundraiser were announced for July 17 and a prize went to Minnie Strange for recruiting five new members.
Newtown July 12 Special Thomas Rogers sixty employed forty eight a section hand by the New Haven railroad at Botsford was instantly killed Saturday afternoon when the wheels of the motor driven section gang car passed over his head. He was thrown from the car by an iron spike bar which fell and struck him. Fellow crew members Edward Keating August Bourquenet and Joseph Michelin were on the car returning from work when the accident occurred near Wesly J. Peck’s residence. Bourquenet suffered a facial injury as the bar struck him. Dr. Edward L. Kingman pronounced death and the body was taken to the morgue. Coroner John J Phelan expected to hold an inquest tomorrow. Rogers had lived and worked in Botsford area for years. Funeral arrangements were set for St Rose church with interment in Sandy Hook. A community dance and updates on the Kennedy sisters are noted in this bulletin.
Stratford July 12. A call reported Tena Reck Leddy attempting to wreck the Reck homestead at 20 Sheridan Street. Police found her intoxicated and arrested the daughter, who faced drunkenness charges after an infontrated condition incident.
July 12 in Norwalk a car driven by Wawned Mewalllan collided with a south Bend trolley on Wasi Avenue, demolishing the car while the driver M Quillan escaped unharmed. Another occupant also uninjured, and McQuillan reportedly left the scene but returned within an hour. police investigated and released him.
Ansonia residents await the Seagrave Suburbanite motor chemical and pumper arrival after months of delay. The machine from New Haven is assembled on site, with a Tuesday inspection and ceremony planned if it arrives on time.
Ervin M. Jennings of Greens Farms bought the Westport garage property on State Street for $80,000. The remodeled building will house the local agency of the Win Jennings company. Lauren Arnold of the Yale Club New York purchased the Alfred Sanford place on the Saugatuck River for $15,000, planning remodels and living quarters during extensive alterations. A sunset service at Compo Beach drew a larger crowd than a week earlier with Rev. Kenneth MacKenzie in charge. A Jefferson Republican Women’s meeting is set for next Wednesday at the former Langdon Ketchum place in Saugatuck, featuring several speakers. The Westport Tele graph Club met at the Manor House. Dr. Roy A. Long spoke on "Rotary Education." Neighborhood Bridge winners were Eugene McKenna and Mrs. Belle Taylor at Mrs. Ales Hendricks’ home on Treadwell Road. Mrs. User B. Keene will host the Wilton Road meeting. Rev. Pierce preached at Christchurch today, substituting for Rev. H. Reed. A $20 check was sent to the Westport Wire Department from George Fairchild of Saugatuck after his burn well was destroyed by lightning. Miss Ann McNeaughton of Columbus, Ohio, summered with relatives. Marl Townend of Malostreet also noted.
The Lady Marcha Chap and guests from surrounding towns attended a dance with about $30 raised. Herbert Ebnsay and Marion Johnson travel to attend the funeral of uncle Herbert Drake at Deacons hospital Boston. Joseph Yorke of Portland and George Schatell of New York were guests. Stanton Habersham from New York stayed at the rectory. Merwin Bury and family visited Tasidgeport. A $4200 fine was imposed on steamship lines for lax vigilance letting ships slip into the country.
Fairfield Southport notes report a large Pequot Yacht Club regatta off Southport harbor with 28 yachts racing for Mrs F T Redford prizes. Sherwoods brne edged Canton Barnum Seeley in a close class race. Other results include Little Hope won by Gerrit W Marjorie and Helen St Van Schaick in the K elanx. Also broadcasts from Mrs Lennn Hulse on WGY Schenectady feature a varied song program and church choir prominence.
Readings July 12 report a weekend carnival and dance at the home of H C O Collam under St Patrick's church auspices drew large crowds from Tanbury Hethel Newtown Bridgeport. Net proceeds expected over 450. Organizers Reynolds and M Collam thank all helpers including Bethel men and Bethel ladies. Also notes on local clubs and social events with residents from nearby towns.
William Young was arrested in Darien on $510 bond for operating under the influence and reckless driving after his car, traveling at an estimated high speed on the Post road, swerved and struck a taxi driven by Andrew Taylor. Mr and Mrs L Bounty Me and Mrs Bounty and two occupants of Young's car were injured, with Prosecuting Attorney Max Srelice and Chief of Police Harry C. Smith narrowly escaping the overturned vehicle.
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