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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1927
Page
7
Easton voters plan a special town meeting at Strange Hall on Saturday at 3 p.m. to rescind zoning decisions from July 16, after a petition by over 20 voters and property owners. A series of Grange events and community notices follow, including a local baseball result and social visits.
Norfolk Conn July 28 By Associated Press fourteen year old George Cowe fled California seeking home. He reached Norfolk after eleven days with no money. He traveled by begging rides and walking. He endured no health issues and would rather stay in Norfolk than California. His mother allowed him to return after persuasion.
Several weekend events include visits by Miss Clara Spencer and the Sillimans from Bridgeport. Rev. Howard Warren preaches at Lee M. E. church and leads Epworth League service. Gundil bad Servylees planned at Center Street M. E. church. Other services noted at Congregational church and Hemlocks picnic with local families and scouts camping under Warren leadership. Community gatherings, birthdays, and visits populate Easton and surrounding towns with numerous residents hosting relatives and attending carnivals and social events.
Elliott M. Groves sixty five claim agent for the Dan bury branch of the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad oldest employee of the claims division died midnight in Danbury hospital of heart failure He was a Mason Elks and member of the Cable club His funeral was held from the Masonic temple this afternoon Rev Clifford Colins officiated The body will be taken to Wakefield Massachusetts for burial
Meriden July 28 Donald Stephens three year old son of Mr and Mrs Paul C Stephens of 28 Miller street was struck by an automobile driven by Clinton Stevens at 40 Lafquette street Salem Massachusetts. He was crossing Miller street with other children to view a dead cat in the gutter when struck and is reported in critical condition at Meriden hospital.
In Milford July 28 special correspondent reports after Tuesday’s Third District Republican club vote endorsed Doherty and Warner for another term. Doherty beat Warren Field 144 to 65, Warner beat Atlas 97 to 76. The Old Guard claims are disputed. Pole and Horsefall deny strict neutrality while supporting Warner. Atlas faced questions over entering and withdrawing Swett’s name. the committee’s later actions drew criticism. Local reactions label the district race a teapot tempest with Doherty praised for energizing turnout.
Tomorrow’s sale runs from 12 noon to 2 PM in front of Fecker’s Hall Myrtle Beach featuring pies cakes salads baked beans and other foods to benefit the Judge. Two Milford drivers were arrested after an accident at Naugatuck and West avenues. Thomas K Saloomey seventeen Beaver Brook manor driving a car owned by A H Milan Roanoke Virginia struck James Stewart forty four of 1823 West Avenue and owned by M Monado Naugatuck Avenue. Both blamed the other for the minor damage and face reckless driving charges.
Kenneth Perley of Lanestreet visits his grandmother Mrs Katherine Batche dor in Bridgeport. Huntington residents attend a supper at Frederick Sherman and Elmer Banks in Monroe. Several families and visitors share bridge afternoons and seaside outings at Cedar Beach Milford.
Wil lam Cooper grand juror was taken to Bridgeport hospital with gallstones this morning after days of illness. Grand Juror Roland E. Burton of Trumbull acts in Nichols during Cooper's absence. Nichols Bible Class at Methodist Episcopal church drew a large Vacation Bible School session supervised by Florence Holroyd, with weekly sessions planned all month. Storms caused no major damage but disrupted lights and phones. Nearby Huntington reported a barn fire from lightning. Local youths return from Camp Mohawk. several Nichols girls join next month’s sessions as camp participants and leaders, with families also traveling to camp.
Georgetown July 28 Special professor Walter Gustafson of Upsala College New Jersey will serve as minister at the Swedish Lutheran church for two months. Community events include Vasa Lodge annual picnic with games. officers named for the lodge. a Miller family reunion with 35 of 47 present. Gilbert and Bennett Milling stockholders’ meeting. visits from Harlem and Norwalk guests. and regional church visits by Rev James Tranmer and family.
LONG HILL July 28 Special Through the hospitality of Mr and Mrs Howard F Randall the M S Ladies Aid enjoyed a picnic at their Riverside Cottage on Lake Zoar Tuesday Charles Handall provided transportation in his bus The day featured canoeing bathing and motor boat trips A dinner was served Attendees included many Randalls Randall kin and local residents The next Ladies Aid meeting will be at Mrs Edwin Tripps in August Also lists of jury candidates and local visitors are noted George Pearsall sailed for England to visit his sister and Mrs David Evans of Meriden visits noted
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