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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1923

Page

8

Whitman questions fire company in lengthy airfield exchange

A special Telegram report from Airfield details P H Whitman organizer of Independence Politics raising pointed questions about the Tupxis Hill fire company. He cites concerns over donations, ownership shares, business aims, and leadership decisions. He invites firemen to a Monday meeting to answer.

Ijs P. H. Whitman Orgonim Tupxis Hill Hest Mire Company Acc Yew Fire Department Tife Free Fire Company Hedberg Robert Fame Parison Ming Tam Jewhy Center Fire Company Preethi

Fairfield Notes A Busy Day Of Local Meetings And Events

Fairfield notes detail several town happenings including a Saturday wedding of Viola F Fox daughter of Dr and Mrs A Fox of Fairfield, a hearing by the Board of Selectmen on a Connecticut companys double-track extension to Grasmere avenue, and community events at the International Institute Bridgeport for St Bemnels Church. Also listed are meetings of the Mill Improvement association Junior class aid at Fairfield Beach and a Greenfield Hill Girls club dance tomorrow night with District Comrades in Service Girls club gathering and a Yale Georgetown game attended by high school students in New Haven.

Fairfield Fairness Avenue International Institute Aidance Flint Fairfield Beach Sherman School Greenfield Country Club Greenfield Hill Byron Jersey Sherman Court Comrades In Service Girls Club Mim Gladys Berbe Gilra Bridgeport Ww. c. AL Oronoque Conn New Haven

Russian empire’s diverse population and unity weakness

Article notes the former Russian empire comprised varied ethnic groups with about 57 percent non Russians, highlighting a lack of true national unity. It argues this diversity contributed to internal weakness and is a hidden cause of the country’s fragility.

Russian Empire

Westport Warranty Deeds Record Transfers including Osborn Building

In Westport on May 31 special to the Telegram the town clerk recorded deeds including the sale of the Osborn building on State Street to David Sachs and Julia A Wheeler. The property sits in Hotel Square with a 32 foot front and 112 foot depth, price listed at 15090 dollars. Other exchanges include ten acres on Newtown Avenue from Sean Schinassi of New York to Bertha Benedict for 7000 dollars and land on Riverside Avenue sold by Joseph Myers to Catherine Myers and a Sherman Sherwood land deal on Imperial and State streets to Harry R Sherwood.

Westport Osborn State Street David Sachs Julia A. Wheeler Hotel Square Newtown Avenue Sean Schinassi New York Bertha A. Benedict Joseph Myers Riverside Avenue Catherine Myers Lols Sherwood Imperial Avenue Harsry R, Sherwood

Fairfield Court Moves to Larger Quarters in Hall

Fairfield May 31 Special to the Telegram The Town court, not yet two years old, moved from Prosecutor Bacon Wakeman's office to the old town meeting room on the second floor of the Town hall. Sessions will continue here until fall remodeling when the court will have its own room on the second floor. Judge Clarence R. Hall had a busy day with several appeals and lengthy arguments. Multiple cases, fines, and bonds were noted, including Venterelli fined for liquor violations and a contentious search warrant dispute over seized cider and bottles.

Fairfield Bacon Wakeman Clarence R. Hall A. Pederson Stratfield Andrew Waters Venterelli Benn Cotta S. Reich Frat Hall Enat Yflorence, Street Rocco VI Partnershp Venterefll Reich Earl Judgel Stamford Henry C. Burroughs William Bonney Post Road Aasid Bonney Matthew Cecil New Haven Declaron Mellitz James Erdely Congress Street Hobes Highway

Pickpockets Strike at Stamford Station

Stamford May 21 Special to The Telegram reports a string of robberies at Stamford Station in the last week. Victims describe the thieves relying on distraction, with one case noting a pocketbook containing 153 and a commission between Port Chester and Bridgeport. Police and authorities are investigating.

Stamford Musee D Neyee Sas Savey Bridgeporty Port Chester Bridgeport

Women Battle Over Calf Put to Pasture in City

In Ansonia on May 31, Mrs Mary Bodak sued Mrs Annis Warninck of Seymour over a calf allegedly pastured at the Haddad Place. After court action across Seymour and New Haven, Judge Ernest C Simpson ruled the calf belonged to Bodak. The animal valued around $100 sparked years of dispute and financial cost.

Ansonia Ernest C. Simpson Court of Common Fires New Haven Mary Bodak Haddad Seymour Court of Common Pleas Bodnak

Shifts in Police Force in Westport New Beach Area

May 31. A local police reorganization moves Michael Dominick from Hotel Square to Compo Beach for the summer. Deputy Sheriff Dirtf ord Nichols will oversee center town traffic. Dominick likely handles night beach duty. extra officer needed Saturdays and Sundays. Harold Jones of Bridgeport jailed for improper lights. will appear in court. Samuel Corroezano cited for truck lighting. case before Judge Godblot. Deputy Sheriffs Edgar Heo Perry and Clifford Nichols to be sworn as sheriffs for four weeks in Bridgeport. State Policeman Leo Carroll on Memorial Day roads. one arrest made.

Westwort Mich Dominick Hotel Square Compo Beach Dlrtford Nichols Harold Jones Fulton Street Bridgeport Sherift Wichels Jones John F. Gadilet Frank van Samuel Corroezano East Iath Street New York City Godblot Edgar Heo Perry Clifford Nichols Simon Pease Leo Carroll Nichole Westport

Joy Seekers Face Light Punishment In Shelton Court

A New York joy party members Edward Knapp and Leon Rabasch were arrested after a Shelton confrontation with locals. Knapp, 19, faced breach of the peace. Rabasch, 21, boxed under alias Jackie Leonard and was charged with intoxication. All three Shelton witnesses backed a free-for-all, but fines and costs totaling 12 dollars settled the matter after witnesses arrived late.

Shelton Joy Party New York Edward Knapp Eddie Wilson St Rose Street New Rochelle First Street New, Rochelle Brawt Dan Bergin J. C. Meek Willem Taylor Ety

Prize Winning Essays in Fairfield Americanization Contest

A Fairfield Telegram report summarizes prize winning essays on immigration and Americanism. Elena Zroll argues for colonization of foreign settlements, while Marian Churchill contends immigrants boost industry but threaten political strength. Marguerite Olmstead calls for tighter immigration restriction to protect national interests.

Fairfield United States Marian Churchil Stratfield Chen

Stamford First City to Give P O Workers Half Holiday

Stamford leads in post office policy with Saturday half holiday. Postmaster Robert Whittaker introduced the curtailed Saturday service, now adopted locally and praised by others in Connecticut. The plan, popular in Stamford, aims to extend the half day as conditions allow, potentially spreading statewide.

Stamford Telearaa Robert Whittaker

New Fleet Racers Debut at Stamford Yacht Club

Stamford May 11 The Stamford Yacht Club introduces a Stafford Class fleet with 15 foot centerboard racers. Built at Port Washington shipyard, four inches of draft, five feet six inch beam, and square stern design. Crewed by club members daughters, racing Saturdays and Sundays, with interclub regattas anticipated against nearby clubs.

Stamford Yacht Club Stamford Stafford Port Washington New York

Westport Notes and Town News From Greens Farms Play Plans

In Westport Greens Farms Tuflor players prepare a July performance with rehearsals starting immediately and Friday evening cast meetings. September opens the 1523-1924 season with a London lecture by Reginald Poole on Shakespeare. Miscellaneous town items note visitors, social events, a junior prom at Stiles High, and planning meetings for local associations.

Westport Tuflor Players Greens Farms Geoter Reginald Poole London Kerne Mackensie Beare State Street Walter Donnelly Kew Fork City Raymond Orr Lincoln Street Dan Brooklyn Mark Train Norwalk Willam T. Williams Haverside Avenue Saugatuck Yes

Derby Elks Flag Day program moved to Sterling theater

Templeton will speak at the Derby lodge flag day exercises to be held June 10 at the Sterling theater instead of Shelton high school auditorium due to baccalaureate. Governor Templeton was to be principal speaker. William Knupp and Richard Sweenman among speakers. Milas May Bradley Kelsey and William Lodge to sing. George Davidonis to play violin. The event draws wide interest from Naugatuck Valley and surrounding towns, with a large, meticulously planned program ensuring a memorable affair.

Tulsgram Shelton High School Elks Sterling Theater Charten Templeton William Knupp Newark N. J Anilwer Cormmnittee

Long Hill Notes and Memorial Day Events At Bridgeport

Long Hill notes show Miss Mary Stackpole directing field day events at Morningside with 60 yard dash, relay races, and a banner awarded to the victorious team. Memorial Day parade drew many Incan people. G A R participation reduced to three, and Bridgeport social guests noted.

Mary Stackpole Miss Stackpole Bridgeport Mesars Nichole Wellingter Pitre Campany Arrow Taro Mroc A. A. Doyon Tunnels Barmshan Des Bems Arminds Olive Doyon F. L

Rev H F Hine Accepts Call To Stratford Church

Stratford May 32 Special to the Telegram Rev H Francis Hine of All Saints Chapel New Haven today accepted the pulpit of Christ Episcopal Church Stratford oldest Episcopal church in Connecticut succeeding the Rev Charles Kennedy who goes to St Johns New Haven Kennedy resigns effective June 1 Hine born in England educated in New York London and Yale he served in the British Army Egyptian Expeditionary Forces and rose to lieutenant He is a product of General Theological Seminary London College of Divinity and Yale and has taught at Berkeley Divinity Middletown He came to All Saints Chapel three years ago from Omaha Neb He is expected to be a popular pastor at Stratford church where he plans to continue social and youth work and carry his strong spiritual message

England Mr. Hine New York London Yale Church of England Boys’ School King’s Own City of Oreaha St Paul's Bilsson Brownell Hall Girth Bishop Clarkson Memorial Hospital Hine New Haven Christchurch All Saints’ Chapel Trinty Christ Church All Saint’s Chapel Stratford Jeanna Bertrand Mianouri Telombine University Timothy Cutler Daniel Brown United States East Coures Atlantic America Brown Jennssn Atter Hoston Engag

Annual Flower Show At Fairfield Church Warns Of June Dates

Stratford May 81 Preliminary plans for the third annual flower show under the parish society in Christchurch parish house were announced today. The event, a community affair, invites all town flower lovers to participate on June 1 and 2. Last year’s entries drew attention from horticulturists at the Connecticut Agricultural School and other areas. Mrs. Louis Waldch heads the committee in charge.

Stratford Christchurch Pariah House Connecticut, Agricultural School Piacee Sven Louis Waldch

Return of Bishop Discussed At New England Conference

The 72nd annual session of the New England Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal church met in Greenwich with 200 delegates and many bishops. A resolution urged the return of Bishop Saar to the district and officers were named for church administration and the general conference. The gathering included sermons, ordination plans, and active participation by leaders from Boston to Newport, with notable visitors from national church bodies.

Greenwich Specter Pmma New England Conference African Methodist Episcopal Church Hethel M. E X Saar G. Jacobs Bridgeport B. Blake Holyoke Mann W. H. Lamar Norwalk H. S. Eyson Narraganpott Pier CG. Pear Waterbury T. W. Thompson New Canaan Merahalm Rev. 8. Dorcee Westchester Heard Louisville I. Stanley Jacobs Cambridge Mane Willem Bird Newport Sydes Greenwich Bethel Church W. H. Lacey Lynn M. A. Hopes Springfield Maan I. A. McCoy Providence R. I D. K. Nichols Hartford J. H. Robinson W. H. Hopes Mass New England Conference of Women Mita Missionary Societies Elizabeth Book Publishing Company Philadelphia R. R. Wright, Jr The Christian Recorder R. C. Kauson A. M. E. Church Review N.Y. City John R. Hawkins Washington A. M. E. Church R. R. Downe Voice of Mismiune N. Y W. G. Rags Pride Tee Bible Society New York City

Japanese Police Foil Bid to Smuggle Drugs to China

Moji Police uncover a plan to smuggle morphine worth 900000 sen into China, with hoped steady output of supply. Reports suggest a wider plot involving Japanese conspirators, linked to routes through Kobe and Tokyo, with 25 Pog yen valued drugs already moved.

TOKLO Moji China Aires Ted Chatre

Excitement as a Preventive of Baldness in France

A French dermatologist concludes that men who avoid baldness past forty owe it to wartime routines. He cites soldiers’ exertion travel varied climates and heightened excitement and concern as factors that stimulated blood flow and delayed hair loss.

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