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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1925

Page

6

FD Men Hold Bic Milford Outing at Tinkhan Farm

Milford July 27 Special Awapite weather limited turnout. About 40 including members and families attended the first fenual outing under the combined auspices of ekenash Tribe of Redmen and Me fqema Council D. of P. on the rm of Charles Tukham New Ha Wan turnpike. Races and contests noted. committee led by Ern Pod Kropper Donald Sampledell Nelson Payne George Payne and C Raymond Smith with Mrs H J Gal tromner chairing. Community whist and pinochle at Fort Trubull Beach club proved social success. plans for Saturday night carl par. Milford prep school game 14 10 10 with Arctic Engine. large crowd enjoyed. Big Field Day planned at Artie Beach Amusement Park for Shep Berds outing Aug 15. Milford members on committee include Mr and Mrs A C Edgerton Mrs H J oesin Mrs Bessie Walsh and Marshall. Farmers plan attendance at Farmer q events at medical Agricultural collect Aug 4 to 7. Judge Robert C Stoddard Judge Ashley J Cheney and Lewis P win to act on McCarthy estate creditors claims. Judge J D Brown recently confined. Rev H C Meserve Librarian to speak Milford Rotary luncheon July 30 at Masonic Temple on Library and Boys Books. Rotary to place boys in library as part of ya work. future meetings to be at Masonic Temple assembly hall.

Milford Ekenash Tribe Redmen Fqema Council Charles Tukham New Ha Wan Ers Atvd Com~ i 2 Ern- Pod Kropper Donald Sampledell Nelson Payne George Payne C. Raymond Smith Apkorash Tribe H. J. Galtromner Chirman Misa Marguerite Raond Viola Smith Citizens Company Seymour Arctic Engine Company Ted Ters Nonnawayk Bandich Artle Beach Shep Berds Bethlehem Bupday Connecticut A. C. Edgerton H. Joesin Bessie Walsh Marshall Medicut Robert C. Stoddard Hsley J. Cheney Lewis P.win Omer F Plat William B. McCarthy D. Brown Taylor Memorial Masonic Temple Assemby Hall Rye Ilford Rotarians Rotary As- Wembly Hall Une Sandy Hook New St. Rose's Parish Newtown G. Herbert Beers M. K. Donahue Edward S. Pitzshhler Bridgeport Post- Telegram Shoreham Walnut Beach Elliott H. Lyatt Post Publishing Company Telegram Philo T. Platt Sidney E. Marcuse Fairfield Platt Martin Donahue Newtown Hook and Ladder Company No

Woman Sues City for Water Damage in Danbury

Mrs. Domalca Wojtaszek files a civil action against the City of Danbury seeking 3500 damages claiming failure to provide adequate surface water drainage caused flood and cellar damage to her property on the easterly edge of Mountainville. The suit is returnable at the September term of the Superior Court.

Danbury Segmeg Alod

Mother-in-law Left Alone After Stamford Disturbance

Michael Secor of Roxbury faced a peace breach charge in City court after a disturbance at Mrs. Joseph Navin’s home. Judge Samuel Young sentenced him to three months in jail but suspended the term on the condition he stay away from his mother-in-law.

Stamford Michael Secor Roxbury Secor Joseph D. Navin Samuel Young

Lightning Burns New Fairfield Barn. $4,000 Loss Reported

New Fairfield July 27 special damage estimated at nearly 4000 dollars after a lightning bolt struck Erasmo DiGiorgio's barn around 2 am. The barn stored hay and was burned to the ground. The owner, awakened by the shock, saw flames but quick action saved two chors, while all contents including hay were destroyed.

New Fairfield Erasmo DiGlossig DiGiorgio

Bridgeport Choir Visits in Easton

Easton July 27 Special Miss Luda Piecka hosted twenty five members of the Holy Trinity Lutheran church choir from Bridgeport at her home Sunday afternoon. The event featured relay races hag races and various games between boys and girls with a baseball tie. After games refreshments were served and dancing followed.

Easton Luda Piecka Holy Trinity Lutheran Church of Bridgeport Easton Grange Lee Methodist Sunday School Beards-ley Park HW. B. Warren Arthur Wheeler Ciford Jennings Grace Willams Miss Hall of Stratfield Alice Burr John Lockwood Elmer Andrews Regina Steucek Brantford Frank M. Treat Betty Hartford Henry Osborn Frank Kendall Henry McCallum Hicksville Long Island Edward Marsh Charles Marsh Ezra Seley Lorraine Twin Lakes Alva Allen Munson Mass Alec Allen Alec Allen, Jr

Women Guild Meeting and Local Social Notes in Huntington

The Women’s Guild of St Paul’s Episcopal Church will meet at the parish house Tuesday afternoon. Social items include visits by Mrs Agnes Hanson of New York and Miss Etta M Brockway, plus residents from Mohegan street and Cedar Beach. The Huntington Fire Company plans a dance Friday evening at the high school hall, with a committee led by Clarence M Webb and others. Local residents George Arundel and Willard Nicholas took an educational trip to New York, visiting the Statue of Liberty and Aquarium.

Huntington Women's Guild of St. Paul's Episcopal Church Samuel I. Greenberg Purity Poultry Farm Mohegan Street Max Greenberg Ce~ Ha Solvel Shdie Levine Charles Greenberg Brooklyn Agnes Hanson New York Etta M. Brockway Cedar Oif Joseph Hanson Huntington Fire Company Clarence M. Webb Willard Nicholay Arthur Laberte Charles E. Millard Joseph Gluck Frederick B Cawthra Chares Etzel Herbert C. Ferris George Arundell George Arundel Robert Swarsbruck Charles W. Goldspink Cedar Breach Elizabeth Howe Ruth Howe Huse Howe Hirsdmerport Ethel M. Beardsley Milas Violet Howe Joseph Hetjer Jaston Penn James Nicholas Homelands Nichols Avenue Josephine Webb Willard Nicholas State of Liberty Aquarium Etta M. Brorkway Walnut Beach

FG Production Drops in Storrs Laying Contest

In Storrs Conn on July 24 the egg curve dipped with 284 fewer eggs than last week and 205 fewer than a year ago. Hanson's Leghorn Farm from Corvallis Ore led with 62 eggs, followed by W J B Kent Barred Rocks from Cazenovia Me with 58. Hilltop Farm Leghorns from Suffield Conn totaled 68 and the week’s total was 4870 eggs, about 50 percent yield, bringing year to date to 161781.

Storrs Conn Hanson Corvallis Ore Essa W. J. B. Kent Cazenovia Berking Junction Mass Leghorn Oregon Massachusetts E. C. Foreman Slansing Mich Elien Day Ranken Huntington LL. N. J H. B. Spangler Matawan N. J Davidson Bros Upton Masa Thomas H. Matteson Davisville Carterlon Farm Troy Obed G. Knight Bridgeton R. I

Hessel Leads In Lordship Races At Sunday Meet

Large crowd witnesses water sports in Lordship as swimmers earn season points toward trophies. Sunday results include 50 yard dashes for teens and men, 60 and 88 yard runs, and a diving contest won by E Sutton with 69 2 3 points.

Bridgeport residents face reckless driving charges after Milford crash

Eight Bridgeport people escaped uninjured when a car driven by Howard Ho ward overturned at Devon. Louis Parial and James Howard Ward, both from Bridgeport, along with four others, fled with minor injuries as Parisi’s car collided, one wheel torn off. Eight occupants, two women fainted, were treated. Howard Ward and Parial to appear in New Haven court Wednesday to answer reckless driving charges.

Milford James Howard Fairfield Avenue Bridgeport Louis Parial Franklin Street New Haven Devon Howard Bruiss Parisi

Wife Attacker Is Sentenced to Jail in Samford

Samford July 27 Special Joseph Miavaty was sentenced to 30 days in jail by Judge Samuel Young for assaulting his wife. He had previous charges including a tire charge and failure to support his wife and children. The judge considered the family dependency and may suspend execution of the sentence.

Sbuamford Joseph Miavaty Hall Samuel Young Young Haad

Fathers and Mothers Fight Over Children With Knives

In Norwalk on July 27 Giacomo Bertino and neighbor Philip Nasi were arrested after a knife and gun clash sparked by a quarrel between their children. Mothers rushed out to defend the youngsters and joined a brawl with hair pulling and taunting before police stopped further violence.

Norwalk Giacomo Bertino West Street Philip Nasi West At Yan

Bridgeport jitney driver arrested after triple collision

Westport report details arrest of Bridgeport jitney driver William O'Donnell on a road rules violation after his bus collided with two other cars on the Post Road. Also listed are multiple weekend arrests for speeding and reckless driving, plus local court actions, will filings, and sidewalk funding talks.

Westport William O'Donnell Grasmere Avenue Bridgeport Joseph Kohlman North Avenue Post Road O'Donnell Edgar H. Perry Wiliam T. Campbell Beardsley Park Terrace Gabor Staples Street Campbell James R. Bruce Irving Street Brooklyn Stephen Stanton Greeny Farms Blanton Sam Levenberg West Tremont Street Bronx N. C David Friedman Taft Avenue David Waskin Beth Street Frank Ranzo 78Th Street Frank Macy Greenwith Arthur Parrott, Jr East 38Th Street New York City

Police Seize Still After Ansonia Court Session

Ansonia police, after Mike Sucanogt faced a disturbance charge in court, raided a North Fourth Street residence and seized a still and liquor. Occupant John Cirkat could not be located. Police trace thefts from A. C. Terry hardware as youths suspected in recent revolver thefts.

Ansonia Mike Sucanogt North Fourth Street Hnoah John Cirkat Sucanosi Sucanngi Joseph Shulkas Cirkat A. C. Terry

Missing girl located in New York hotel

Stamford July 27 Catharine Donahue fourteen who reappeared from her home Thursday then sent a letter saying she was stopping at the Grand Union hotel in New York and would go to Chicago with a woman friend was located in New York by the bureau of missing persons there her relatives were notified and arrangements were made for them to go to New York for the sixth

Stamford Catherine Donahue Grand Union Hotel New York Chicago Bureau of Missing Tho Sith

Homer Cummings Remembered Friend of William Jennings Bryan

Stamford July 27 Special Homer Cummings longtime Connecticut figure and ally of William Jennings Bryan is recalled as a fervent Bryan supporter and later collaborator on the party platform He praises Bryan's courage and ability noting his negotiations of arbitration treaties that foster international friendship and cooperation.

Stamford Connecticut William Jennings Bryan Homer Cummings Bryan New York Mr. Bryan Viece

Long Hill Firemen Plan Big Carnival

Long Hill July 27 special report details the fifth annual carnival of Long Hill Fire Company No. 1 to be held on their grounds with free band concerts by Harvey Hubbell’s band under John Austin, dancing, and various attractions. Committee members for publicity, music, floor, electrical, tickets, purchasing, and prizes are named. A talk on growing alfalfa by Crop Specialist I. J. Owens is planned at Samuel Hurd’s farm on July 30. Nearby social items note a Monroe Fire Company dance earning $60 and local residents hosting visitors from Milford and Greenwich.

Long Hill H. F. Whitney Monroe Fire Company J. Denihan Derby Theodore Beardaley Arthur Barrows Milford August Jacot Arthur Jacot China Herman Jacot Greenwich George Jacot John Howard Fairfield Stepney Ralph Huntley Gladys Bridgeport Ernest

Four Tried In Fairfield Court

Fairfield July 27 Special Charles D Carlo fined 15 and 21 50 costs for violation of the rules of the road and operating a motor vehicle without a license. John Bigelapiker Riverside drive committed to Norwich State Farm granted a 8 nalle on building code violation. Harry Watkinson fined 10 and 22 12 costs for road rule violation. John Novello New Haven arrested after an accident on the Post road granted a noise on operating an automobile without registration with 12 costs.

Fairfield Charles D. Carlo John Bigelapiker Riverside Drive Norwich Harry Watkinson John Novello New Haven Post Road

Twelve Men Fined For Gambling in Manhattan Restaurants

Twelve men paid five dollars each to settle prosecution costs after arrest for gambling at Manhattan street restaurants. The cases were nolled, while five others were freed on small bonds for trial Thursday. Harry Witryk posted one thousand dollars for a Thursday trial.

Stambord Manhattan Harry Witruk

Drunken Stamford Driver Sentenced After Collision

Joseph Jamey of Selleck, Stamford, pleaded guilty to operating a car while intoxicated after a collision with a mother. Dr. Frank McMahon diagnosed intoxication, and Judge Samuel Youngs jailed him for 10 days and fined $100 plus costs.

Stamford Joseph Jamey Selleck Jame Frank McMahon James Samuel Youngs

Playground leaders share plans at Derby luncheon

Jay 27 Special coverage of the weekly Board of Trade luncheon attended by the Derby playground group. Mayors Rosett and McHale, Park Commissioner Sweeney, Police Commissioner Kregel and Ada Shelton spoke on playground work. Dorothy Bonizotte recounts a long New York State to Canada trip with friends before studying music in Europe.

Dorothy Bonizotte Wilfred E. Wayne New Haven Party of Milas Sonazotte New York State Canada Weet United States inMincie Washington Atlantic City

Italians Conduct Stamford Drive to Aid Institute

Ten teams campaign to raise 10000 for the Italian Social Institute. At a meeting at Mrs B T Simondetti’s Hillcrest Park home, 6500 was reported collected. Drive ends August 46. Serafino chairs the institute board and drive committee.

Stamford Itaan Social Institute Mra. B. T. Simondetti Hillcrest Park

Dog's Life to By New Paperman Stamford

July 27 Special Dog Warden Arnold Kurth released a dog caught chewing United States flags placed on graves and soldiers at a cemetery after a friend through Simmons promised to care for the animal and try to curb its unpatriotic behavior.

Stamford Arnold Kurt United States Simmons Ierson G. Wari New York Simmon Kurth

Lordship Notes on Summer Travel and Family Visits

Lordship July 27 Special Mr and Mrs Sanford Stoddard and family spent early summer at their Lordship home then traveled to Cr naan for the rest of the season Mrs Glover Sanford and Miss Emily Sanford of Bridgeport occupy the Stoddard home Leslie Moore and Margherita Law cousins of the Stoddards Mr and Mrs Frederick Moore and son of West Roxbury Mass visited from Hawleyville Rev Hawley farm in Hawleyville. Mrs F C Lathrop of Lordahlp Road returned home after ten days on Rev Hawley’s farm.

Lordship Myre Sanford Stoddard Crnaan Glover Sanford Emily Sanford Bridgeport Leslie Moore Margherita Law Frederick Moore West Roxbury Mass F. C. Lathrop Lordahlp Road Hawley Hawleyville Ler

Danbury Man Awarded Swedish Scholarship at Upsala

Danbury is told that J. Burton Nichols son of the late Mrs Mary Nichols has won a monks fellowship at Upsala University Sweden after three years at Wisconsin He previously studied chemical engineering at Cornell and recently married Miss Eleanor Cary Hansen Nichols plans to sail for Sweden after a short visit in Danbury arriving August first for a brief reunion with relatives

Danbury Speckie J. Burton Nichols Mary Nichols University of Wisconsin University of Upsala Upsala Sweden Mer Nichols Cornell University Eleanor Cary Hansen Michigan Wis Mia

Stamford men charged after craps shooting arrests

Twelve Stamford men were arrested in raids on restaurants on Manhattan Street and Manhattan Avenue. They faced charges related to a craps shooting incident, with eight dollar penalties paid in each case. Named defendants include Charles Chagaris Chris Xynos Peter Parrigot George Vikoe Re Gies Papas Harry Xanthos Jun Arthur James London Peer Melownasg Peter Poulos and Theodore Philipps.

Stamford Manhattan Street Manhattan Aleat Cvan Charles Chagaris Chris X:nos Peter Parrigot George Vikoe Re Gies Papas Harry Xanthos Jun Arthur James London Peer Melownasg Peter Poulos Theodore ?Hilps

New Theatre Planned in Stamford Block

Stamford July 27 Special A possible new theatre for Bumford 14 may be built by George I Smith Co on three adjacent parcels in Park Row Advocate Place and Luther Street. About 200000 expected price, owners including The Max Roth Co Fairfield Underwear Co Benjamin Birkenfield and Abram Spelke. The Theatrical organization holding the option may move into vaudeville and moving pictures. option likely to be taken in two days with work starting soon. Stamford rumor mill says Keith and heaven groups have looked over the ground. Strand theatre owner Mrs Charles Vuono starts a new theater adjoining the Strand. another company is rumored to buy a site.

Stamford Bumford George I. Smith Co Park Row Advocate Place Luther Street Max Roth Co Fairfield Underwear Co Benjamin Birkenfield Abram Spelke Comppany Mr. Smith Tme Keith Heaven Charles, Vuono Strand Theatre Strand

Long session nets small court fines

Shelton July 2 A three hour session of the city court yielded modest sums. Antonette Esposito was fined $1 and $10.40 costs for breach of peace with an assault charge suspended. George Kane found guilty of intoxication, ten days jail with six month suspension. William Deline charged with assault on wife. judgment suspended on promising not to drink. Bert Kopaz charged with breach of peace and assault. breach of peace sustained and assault suspended on $12.40 costs.

Shelton Antonette Esposito Julius Fry Fess George Kane William Deline Bert Kopaz Huntington Costa

Danbury Road Deferred for Summer Work

Danbury officials say two miles of Sugar Hollow road near Danbury will not be rebuilt this summer. Highway Commissioner John A. MacDonald cites lack of funds. The road connects Danbury with Norwalk Ridgefield and New York, with last year’s five miles of concrete road completed and about two miles on the north end unfinished.

Danbury Sugar Hollow John A. MacDonald Suzar Hollow Norwalk Ridgefield New York

Miss Rogers Gained 15 Pounds In Six Weeks

Miss Alberta Rogers writes that after a flu illness she was weak with a hollow appearance and poor appetite. She began taking McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets and gained 15 pounds in six weeks, reporting improved appetite and healthier complexion. The ad promotes 60 tablets for 60 cents, with a money back guarantee if no improvement in 30 days.

McCoy Alberta Rogers Cerro Gorda Decatur

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