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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1923

Page

6

Milford voters to ballot new charter August 6

A Milford special election is set for Monday August 8 to decide adoption of a new charter. Voters will use a standard polling place setup with machines and multiple sites. Separate items include a summer wedding at the Benjamin Home and a town meeting agenda touching local committee actions and public notices.

Milford Marion James &. Cooper. Jr J. B. Cooper Broid Street Howard B. Meserve Vera Caren Raony chirtr-Ave New Town Shelton Waterbury Mitford Capper Niezara Failte New York State Ines Paris Penry J. Allen Opie Phen Scranton Charles T. Doherty Quatien Firth Penpie Ate Kun Hastan Mra Prines Eure Iquart

Norwalk Voters Back Main Street Widening Effort

Norwalk officials report merchants back a plan to widen Main Street amid traffic and business concerns. A public hearing is planned for the coming Thursday night to discuss the project and assess street layout, with property owners expected to fund any required acquisitions.

Orwalk Stree Norwalk Tar Cite Vizarons Prerest Rune Pesty Mwenere Wits Washington South Xarwalk

Community notices and events from Westport area

Special to The Teleemim reports a preacher service at Cohips church in the afternoon and lists visiting dignitaries. Canada motoring by Mr and Mrs Tosen Smith of Sangavick and New England travel. Congregational church planning a tea on Wednesday. Various entertainers and enrollments noted, including Staples High School activities and local policing preparations.

Westport Rees

Lillian Weldon to Wed Vincent Sexton Today

Wedding notice states Lillian Weldon will marry Vincent Sexton today. The ceremony and reception details are noted with family and local witnesses listed. attendees include Abe and Mek Jatin, Arun J Sexton, and others.

Lillian Weldon Vincent Sexton Mont Aise Pela Reuetlier Abe Pireot Vincent Bastar Arun J Sexton

Stamford Police Seek Musical Talent for Force

In Stamford on July 28 a special report notes Major Alfred S. Phillips and a move to form a police department musical ensemble. The plan envisions a glee club or band, with free singing lessons from impresario James Murray, to boost morale and public appeal.

Stamford Police Force Stamford Alfred S. Phillips Othe Mempoher Toparinea Hfe Hhalter Jane Heffernan Declan Oi Miso James Murray

Hamburg shopper seeks two ton purse amid wartime chaos

A sprawling, garbled account portrays a Hamburg shopper amid inflation and currency upheaval. It references German marks, exchange rates, and the burden on Americans and locals, noting scarce goods and high prices shaping daily commerce and street life.

Norwalk Wins Beach Privileges Amid 1924 Bid Contests

Norwalk council drafts terms to maintain ten bathing beach rights, restraining friction and ensuring public access. The lease outlines operator duties, rental figures, and vehicle access while plans for three years of park and beach development proceed.

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Woman Rescued From Drowning At Comp Beach

Special to the Telegraph notes Catherine Karra nearly drowned off Cedar Point at Campa Beach when cramps froze her, rescued after sinking three times by Bast Chik of Tiparinghim. Kayrn, a seasonal guard, assisted and Karra was treated then taken home for recovery from near drowning.

Werth Cedar Point Catherine Karra Campa Beach Randh Bast Chik Tipainghim Rat Tifa Kayrn Rants I Dayton Eufferimi Effeni

Local man arrested for reckless driving

A local man was arrested for reckless driving after a July 29 incident on Bronies Street. Police say the suspect drove on the wrong side of the road and almost collided with oncoming traffic before being taken into custody. Further details are unclear due to OCR errors.

Savage Benet Pat Qaddiet York Vaal Brtampford

Monroe Carnival Wired for August Green Event

A fragment from Monroe notes an East Village carnival planned for August on the green, with a wired stage platform ready but incomplete. Local organizers include Mrs. Autre Weathers Mereiford and A. Varsder Taith, with unspecified details and delays noted.

Teleggraniy Ite Bebo Bebert Att Bean Omer Iyst Autre Weathers Mereiford Pertedgepert Owen Feielay Marshall Genel A. Varsder East Village Arya

Unclear fragment prompts uncertain historical note

The readable text is garbled with many misspellings and missing context making it impossible to identify a person, place, event, or outcome to summarize reliably. No verifiable details available for a proper record.

Fifty Year Celebration At Old Milford Home

A long retired Milford couple marks their fiftieth wedding anniversary in a historic house once linked to General Washington. Family tales recount ancestral connections, visits by notable figures, and the enduring memory of a home that has stood since the early days of the region.

Milford Guy Na Teetram Ste Yan Horn Apa Fordlark Keane Sevannah Ofre Clark Melark Amas Ford Ronkan

Cat Prowls Lights Triggers Town Constable Alarm

Special to The Telegram reports a Sandy Hook resident’s basement shaving scene ends with a fire alarm. A black cat allegedly pulled a light chain triggering the town constable’s alert and a search found no one inside. Later authorities found an electric light fuse burned at the rear steps, with the cat blamed for the disturbance. Rev James Buxher’s cat Andy Wamp sits on the counter as the incident unfolds.

Newtown Jnis Whilinnstahin Feseaph Antlins Sandy Hoek Moenniins Starr Thaeshi Faorsipps Atera Wien Andy Wamp James Uaxher

Twelve Cases of Beer Taken in Milford Raid

Milford police raided a farm on the Ipaeh Road and seized twelve cases of beer and several dozen harritnd hoar. Officers, including Arthur Warker, removed the contraband and transported it to Styers in Lrincky for processing. The search began Thursday morning after a group of men descended on the property and confiscated the alcohol.

Milford Plaer Lau Ipaeh Arthur Warker

Pair of Names In City Court Case Reported

Aubin suspect Palen Leongta of 8 Lexington Avenue Bridzenart faces Clifford Sieholy in a local case for alleged misdeeds extending seven months. The hearing is set for Tewecuart Enmorcet.

Westrouar Palen Leongta Parello Lexindon Avenue Bridzenart Deg Clifford

State Police Raid Norwalk Vin Seizes Liquor At Inn

State police and four officers executed a warrant on The Castle Inn near Norwalk this morning. Proprietor Philip Guy Helnin was arrested and bonded at 594 for selling liquor without a permit. Whiskey samples and home brewed beer were seized. raid followed prior police scrutiny in Winnipan district.

Norwalk Nehemiah Candre Virelli Castle Inn Philip Guy- Helnin Temorrow Rai Winnipan Phirkiv Watded Lance Ha

Seeley’s Yacht Wins Paquot Races in New York Harbor

Seeley’s yacht Sha mn War wins the forty-feet class pennant in the Larchmont Yacht Rule race week events. The boat outdistances rivals with Barnum Seeley aboard. Southport boat Scorpion also scores, leading Star Roxate by minutes in Saturday’s race.

Fairfirdt Larchmont Barnum Seeley New York Eries Southport Wie

Westport Ministers Join In No War Crusade

A group of Westport ministers gathered to oppose war urging a pacifist stance. They cautioned about destructive weapons and the impact of war on populations and religious communities.

Westport

Man Found Drowned May Be Stamfordite

A man was found drowned and may be a Stamford resident. Police requested identification as investigators examined the body found near Tar dee miterd laberdaster. The unclear text mentions a bottle, a jar, and possible quarantine context, with no definite names or dates.

Berti Tver Jar Valeri

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