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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1925
Page
17
Milford Rotary and Boy Scouts shift from New Haven to Camp Pioneer in Hartford. About 25 local scouts, led by Fred W Hill, will travel by Rotary transport Wednesday at nine. The move follows Milford district executive action withdrawing from New Haven council and will fund local scout work at the Hartford camp.
In Ansonia July 28 Special report says Melnick of Liberty street failed to appear to answer prohibition charges and forfeited a $200 bond. Willis Mills fined $3 plus costs for carrying a revolver without a permit. Dave Milns found guilty of intoxication and fined $5 plus costs. Mary Verdi case continued. Insurance adjusters visiting Kasden and Sons barn at Beaver Street estimated fire damage between $3,000 and $2,500. origin unknown. shed and charcoal destroyed. two alarms rung Saturday night. Property owned by Kasden family. Johanna Gorham Grace Gorham Julian Marklett and sons Horace and Clarenes returned from a motor trip to Washington and Baltimore after eight weeks, hosted by Wallace Harren in Washington.
New Fairfield July 28 Special The state road under construction by John Arbon between New Fairfield is nearly complete except for shoulders and fences No money for continuation of the trunk line system at the north end says State Highway Commissioner John A Macdonald who visited New Fairfield He said there is no money available now for any new continuation work Representatives Nevins hopes the road could extend to the Patterson corner but funding is lacking The town is among many seeking more road Arrangements are nearly complete for the law party and summer sale on Arthur Disbrow’s lawn July 30 with hot dogs ice cream cake drinks candy aprons a fish pond and other features The Frohbeck and Elwell families and guests are noted as visitors or locals in town activities
Monroe July 28 Special A lawn party will be held at the home of Fred P Sherman and El mer Banks on Friday evening August 7 with supper served from 5 30 to 8 o clock. A fine program of out of town and local talent is being arranged for entertainment and attractions will be available in the fancy work booth. Home made candy will be on sale. Other local notices include visits by Miss E C Hammond and Miss M H Field to New York and Mr and Mrs Charles Nichols of Stepney staying with Mrs Nichols sister Mrs Oscar Plumb. Sympathy is extended to Mr and Mrs Edgar Haw ley on the loss of their daughter Helene who died at Bridgeport hospital on Saturday.
Hawleyville Volunteer Fire Company No 1 hosted its first ball at Wilbur’s Inn drawing nearly 1200 attendees from across the county. Firefighters in new uniforms greeted guests as Mayor At Bevans of Dodgingtown led a lively program with Mayor At Bevans orchestral music. Villeroy G Hard Sr 81 spoke after a dance exhibition, lauded as one of the oldest exempt firefighters in the state and an early organizer of the Kearney NJ fire department. He received hearty applause and was carried on shoulders by fellow firefighters. The event was praised as highly well managed and hints at another dance soon. A separate report notes Justice George Taylor fined $25 and costs for reckless driving after a Botsford collision involving a commercial car from the Ideal Laundry of Bridgeport and a vehicle driven by Albert W. Rasmussen of Botsford.
Bethel notes July visits include Harold Patchen at Asbury Park and Harriet Mannion returning from Brooklyn. Obituary of Mrs. Pryor from Georgetown mourned by friends. Carnival preparations under Pavia Council begin Friday with a three day Atlantic City outing for the winner, plus New York excursion planned for Sunday. Church picnics scheduled at Putnam Park with arrangements by Howard Tyron and parish events at St Thomas and Congregational churches.
Popular General Electric executive and president of Mill River Country Club directs the extension of the club links from nine to eighteen holes. Construction is now underway.
Derby July 28 Special Many locals plan to attend 10:30 Mass at St Marys church where Rev Thomas H Boland will officiate His father Patrick Boland of 21 Tenth street Derby is proud as Boland was ordained June 12 He will deliver his first Mass with Monsignor Maurice McAuliffe from St Thomas Seminary Hartford preaching the sermon Also noted are locals away on vacations including L Raymond Darling James Shapiro Rupert Webster and Vincent Fitzgerald A child from 74 Third Street Joseph Fengo aged 3 caused a brief scare by wandering to Griffen Hospital then police station before returning safely with no harm.
At the Shelton Kiwanis luncheon the playground officials, elected by boys, led the program with remarks and a talk on playground work by George W. Anger. The event included distribution of 200 cement bags to fund Shelton pool construction, aiding the wading pool project. A wedding at St Francis church, Naugatuck linked Miss Irene Healey to George Francis Sweetman of White Plains, NY.
Huntington July 23 special reports a network of social visits and travels. Mrs Richard Hubbell of New Haven stays with Henry Buckingham of White Hills while George Boehm of American Hardware plans residence with Frank Hanggi on Hurd street. Alderman James Leverin from Meriden shares a vacation, William Rossi visits New Haven, Mr and Mrs Benjamin Bentley host, and couples enjoy trips and dinners in local towns including Ridgefield Putnam Park Stratford Shelton and Easton. Rev Walter B Denny visits son Wayne Denny at Y M C A camp.
George F. Rowell, a two year member and leader on the Stamford city Board of Finance, tendered his resignation to Mayor John F. Keating. Rowell, appointed as a non organization Republican by Mayor Philips, said he retires to avoid embbarassment in appointing a successor and to pursue personal plans including a world tour lasting a year or more. Mayor Keating praised his faithful service. Terms of John T. Hanrahan William H. Hyland and E. J. Payne expire September 1. they will be re appointed.
Easton July 28 Special A bazaar and dance will be held in the Grange hall on Thursday evening July 30. Music for dancing will be furnished by a quartet from Bridgeport. Chairmen listed include cake and cream Mrs Stanley Bibbing grabbag Mrs John Mellen homemade candy Miss Alice Burr fancy work Mrs Leroy Wheeler dancing Clifford Gillette. Robert Maauat and Martin Steucek from the White Mountains report 32 degrees above zero with rain. Mr and Mrs Millard Randall and son Robert George Andrews and sons Eliot and Lewis were visitors at Mr and Mrs Charles Briscoe Noble avenue Bridgeport. Mrs Fred Carlson and children returned from Pleasure Beach. Miss Mary Alling of New Haven recently guest of aunt Mrs Andrew Milnar. Frank Mellen visiting sister Mrs William Nichols Stepney. Miss Maude Billiman visiting niece Mrs John Logan Springfield Mass. Mrs Louise Ward Stratfield guest of William Ward. Mrs H W Weight returned from visit with sister Mrs Mary Lanphear Shelton. 7 Mrs Robert entertained thirty two friends from Bridgeport and New York on Sunday.
Redding announces a single production due to star and director absence. Four bills planned next summer with four well known professionals directing. Residents and nonresidents may audition. Stephen J. Sanford, organizer and Princeton sophomore, leads. Also notes social events with bridge teas and gatherings among local residents.
Mayor John F. Keating promoted Patrolman Henry Nevins and Walter Faubel, both chauffeurs, to detective sergeants with council support expected at the upcoming meeting. The same session may confirm James P Earns Joseph Rich Albert J Miller Wayne S Peters Augustus Herrmann Thomas Troy and Theodore Kemp to the supernumerary police force. The council also confirmed Timothy J. Kenefic as chest sergeant and former Mayor John J. Treat to the Board of Park Commissioners. The finance committee says city ordinances cannot grant aid to Mrs. George W. Anderson. A A Skeel and George Dimenstein were authorized to revise city ordinances up to 750 dollars.
The Russian writer Martin Ilovky leaves Capri after months abroad and heads to Berlin to plan a flight to Leningrad. The July 28 dispatch notes his departure from Capri and anticipated route through Berlin to the Soviet city.
Milford veteran Carl M. Shailer of Maplestreet was appointed aide-de-camp to Rev. James Davis of Bridgeport, department commander of Connecticut, for the National G A R convention in Grand Rapids, Michigan this September. Shailer, Milford’s youngest Civil War veteran, belongs to both G A Tt post and Veterans camp.
Stamford July 28 Special Edward Walsh of 489 Pacific Street is recovering after accidentally swallowing iodine he took for medicine in the early morning. He drank from a bottle he mistook for medicine, but he did not ingest a fatal amount and, after medical care, is reported to recover.
Joseph Beaudoin of 515 Main Street Stamford is in Stamford hospital with a fractured skull after a heavy hammer dropped from above while he worked on the new Sacred Heart Academy building on Strawberry Hill. Beaudoin, a carpenter on a lower floor, is expected to recover.
Stamford July 28 Special Judge Arthur P Ells overruled the demurrer of Darien in the appeal by the Academy of the Sacred Heart against the denial of tax exemption by the Darien Board of Belief The decision concerns a tax exemption amounting to 284100 and holds the large sum warrants full court consideration rather than a technical ruling.
Milford selectmen face a divided vote over granting Arctic Engine Company No 1 access to Milford Green for a carnival in late August. A special town meeting may be called, with support from the Milford Chamber of Commerce for a municipal, locally run event.
Holyoke Mass July 28 Harold A Winniman of Springfield pleaded not guilty in District court to driving so as to endanger lives after his car killed Mrs Marcus A French last night In the same session Thomas E French son of the deceased faced larceny charges for signing her name to worthless checks and was arrested yesterday Other theft charges were filed and the cases were continued
Hartford July 28 Acting Governor J Edwin Brainard ordered extradition of Ellsworth Brown from New York City to New Haven to answer charges of deserting his minor children. He was under arrest in New York City. The acting governor also committed Annie Blosser of Norwich to the State Hospital for the Insane at Norwich.
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