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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1927
Page
17
Westport analyzes water safety at Campo Beach amid reports of unusual matter in the harbor. officials plan a formal water analysis while town leaders discuss sewage disposal, beach pollution concerns, and possible action. Parking congestion along State and Main streets prompts merchants to shift cars to on-site lots. town considers no new limits, awaits broader chamber of commerce efforts.
Newtown, Ill to Lake Quassapeus saw the annual picnic hosted by Trinity and St John churches with Rev Dr Richmond H Ciesar in charge and Jot of Pugsehler guiding the Sunday school. More than a thousand rides were enjoyed on the merry go round as parishioners used private cars to transport picnickers. An auction of late William H Sanford’s Main Street property drew crowds from New York and New Jersey. The lake, a popular summer spot, drew fishermen and bathers alike as booths prepared for a weekend summer fair to benefit St Rose’s altar society.
Edward Ayre and George Freeman of Bridgeport were entertained at the home of Mr and Mrs D T Booth at Daniel's farm. Numerous locals from Bridgeport and nearby towns visited relatives and attended a birthday gathering on Berkshire Road, with many gifts and warm reminiscences.
In Fairfield Town Court Judge Clarence P. Hall fined Louis Max of Bridgeport eighty four dollars for selling without a license and issued a warning. The article notes ongoing debates about licensing peddlers and a town committee recommending an ordinance, with officials considering enforcement provisions.
July updates from Long Hill include Bean Clark Phyl Raih Kelinge and Helen LaBarr attending local Wesleyan events and reunions. Fay Lucas returns from a visit while Strawtond hosts at St Joseph Colman’s party with Mrs Paw rable. Stitch-in-Tune plans a food sale and charity drive. Ray Duces visits Hewley and Monroe. families from Lake eoar share a picnic with Laurence Shepherd and relatives. Bridgeport and Stretford connections noted.
Huntington July 21 Mrs Edward A Beers of Mohegan street spent Wednesday in town with daughter Mrs KB Carol Mr and Mrs John L Beardsley and daughters Janey and Emily Ann of Briarport visited Miss Beardsley of Earl street Mrs David W Stillson of Fairfield called on Mrs Edward A Beers Tuesday afternoon Mrs George D Nichols of Bonth Street plans a few days at Bdoar Beach Milford Mrs BM Baldwin and Mrs Frederick Swift of Oranoque were guests of Mrs Leste Baldwin Riptor street John Wooster of Walnut Tree Hill street celebrated a birthday with a day at Walnut Beach Milford with Mrs John Nichols Mrs Frank Wright and Eliah Pair The blueberry crop is in prime with a good supply The nap of blueberies is reported to be in its prime at present there was a good slack amount of fine berries Joan L Nichols of Walnut Tree Hill recently returned from Miami after a year away she says it will take some time to level the second home he built in that city The first house disappeared the one made of cedar but being older and wiser the second one he erected has 26 cement piers and is bolted to every one He expects wind protection When the bridge game occurred at Mr and Mrs Joyin Stevens Huntington Street E Cawthra won first prize Those playing included Mr and Mrs Stevens Mr and Mrs Michael J West Mr and Mrs Herbert Holmes and Mr and Mrs Frederick E Cawthra Mr and Mrs Friend W Russ of Greenwich have been guests of Mr and Mrs John B Russ of Millcroft A week Waldo Booth returned from a visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Ferry Shaw of Rochester Vt Mrs George Haddow and Miss VirSuna Haddow of Ossining N Y are
A listing of local social visits includes Mrs. Herbert traveling to Lew Brunswick and Boston with companions Misses Hettie Ziegler Minna Fiegler Annie Duball and Mabel Palmer for a week. Nearby families hosted guests in Hamden Huntington Bridgeport and Seaside Park as civic groups plan events and electricity expansion progresses in Derby and Booths Hill areas. Community church notices mention Rev Luther Strayer's Sunday service and the Congregational church picnic at Seaside Park with honors for perfect attendance.
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