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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1927

Page

6

Milford Bree Arrests Steady Traffic Day in Milford

A Milford district report details a heavy weekend of motor vehicle incidents with numerous arrests and injuries. Names include Rozzano of Waterbury, Walter Robertson of Ansonia, and Lewis Marcelli of Milford. incidents ranged from reckless driving to drunkenness, with several bonds set and court dates noted. A party on Nauack gardens led to five arrests for assault and related charges, while a collision on Gulf and Cherry streets involved Rozzano and Robertson with no injuries. Fire events included a small blaze at Newsom Tool and grease fire at Farm House bakery, both quickly controlled.

Oh Rozzano Post Avenue Stbury N. Y Cherry Street Apwark Din “Machetell Westar Waterbury Lewis Marcelli Boylston Street Wert Ahn Levenesk Reed Street Klimarzewski West Rival Milford Miss Allen Lafayette Bridgeport Elizabeth Jewski Nauack Gardens Perm Port Yew Gedys Lapyette Street Benjamin Gedrs Anutomobile Lester Gedrs Ador Herbert Gedys Leah Staten Island Park Street Port Richend Long Island Gedys Florence E. Coan New Haven Avenue Derby Samuel Bennet Myrtle Avenue Boston Libby Bennett Glass Gulf and Joseph Rozzano Waterbury George Walter Robertson Elm Street Ansonia

Dogs Bite Two Children At Emergency Hospital

Two children were treated for dog bites yesterday at the emergency hospital. Victor Abbott, ten, of 839 Conn. Avenue, was bitten on the left forearm and Bill Kundraper, six, of 51 Arctic Street, was bitten on the right forearm. Both were treated by Dr. A. J. Derkowski.

Emergency Hospital Sterday Victor Abbott Conn Avenue Bill Kundraper Arctic Street A. J. Derkowski

Westport Civil War Veteran Heads Floral Memorial in Parade

Westport observes Memorial Day with a large parade by the local Veterans of Foreign Wars post American Legion and auxiliary. Thomas Glynn the town’s only surviving Civil War veteran places a wreath at the Honor Board. Salutes are fired at Willowbrook and Christchurch cemeteries as services follow on the route. The day includes a dinner at the Y M C A and rifle salutes at Greeny Farms cemetery for August Matthias.

Westport Veterans of Foreign Wars American Legion Mebrary Myrtle Avenue Sahite Willowbrook Horace Hurlcutt Joseph J. Clinton Christchurch Fred Edward Burke Devine Post August Matthias Greeny Farms Stamford Legion James A. Wier Angus T. Morro Edward C. Lennon M. F. Lennon C. FB. Sherwood H. L. Steene Flw. Mesinger G. W. Hunt William T. Askew Gaurnder H. E Muensch Wilton Fife and Lovell School New Haven Jamin Seth Morse National Security League New York Charles Ulrichs Compos Beach East Pound Frank Dayton Compo Lfe Dayton Frederick Walsh Qwenoke Park Trafic

Westport Notices Highlight Musician and Church Events

Mr Bouvaine wrote the music for Americana and has finished music for another revue now in New York. A reception for Rev A J Martin of Westport M E church is planned at the church parlors tomorrow night. The Woman’s Needlework Guild holds a benefit bridge party Thursday in Bedford House. Next Monday the Woman’s Auxiliary of Christ Church meets in the rectory on Burr avenue.

Merly Westport Bouvaine New York Westport Methodist Episcopal Church Womans’ Needlework Guild Pridge Bedford House Woman's Auxiliary of Christ Church Burr Avenue

Nichols Nichols May 31 Special News Roundup

Arthur Linley remains confined at home as flowers were presented by the Nichols fire department. Weekend visits include Mr. and Mrs. Joan D. Millar in Colefi n Mass and Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Lewis plus daughter Sarah in New York City. May Queen Mildred Hubba crowned at Field Day. Vera Johnson and Hubert Kempton lead grand march. May Pole winding follows. Maude Thorpe hosts Priscillas. Mrs. Charles French hosts Ladies Aid. Harry Curtis sails for Europe. Women fear worms resembling snakes though they are meal tickets.

Babylon N. Y Women‘s Foreign Missionary Society Grace Church Bridgeport Nichols School Vera Johnson Hubert Kempton Mildred Hubba May-pole Winding Maude Thorpe Charles French Methodist Church Harry Curtis Europe

Stratford School Contest Tonight in Stratford High

Stratford May 31 Special Correspondent plans finalized for inter school speaking and spelling contest to be held Wednesday evening in Stratford High School auditorium. Pupils from grammar and intermediate schools compete with musical interludes by Franklin Winton Jersey sisters and others. Alternates listed. bathing season opened at Lordship and Short beaches with a dozen early entrants.

Stratford Plana Stratford High School Franklin Winton Grace Ruth Jersey Joseph Sloswar Minny Virginia Doyle Center School Theress Duck Whitney School John Demp-s2y Washington School Josephine Marconda Honeyspot Dorothy Whitehead Franklin’ School James Ketcham Lordship Murlei Anderson John Jankura John Dempsey Mary Eee Dorothymith Center Margaret Olson Franklin Sniffin Evelyn Turner Margaret Sniffin Edward Gerdt Whitney Lillian Ward Washington Soseon Santora Mary Thompson Mary Hrabatock Franklin School Winifred Berg John Firge Bathing Benson

Local Milford Man Injured In Crash

A Milford crash left Paul Fanealere 34 injured according to a May report by a special correspondent. Police and emergency crews responded at the scene, and the extent of injuries was not immediately released.

Milford Paul Fanealere

Bridgeport Crash Injures Family In Late-Night Collision

A sedan from 98 McKinley Avenue Bridgeport struck a light car head on then crashed into a heavier vehicle on Cherry Street just before midnight. Michael Schniederman 39 of 490 Ocean Parkway Brooklyn driving the heavy machine said Panesiere tried to pass a line of cars causing the collision with Gabriel Harrigan of 50 Vine Street Springfield Mass Harrison and passenger Oliver Self of 182 William Street Brkfield suffered minor injuries as his wife and two small daughters were shaken and bruised.

John Canty Springfield Massachusetts Harvey Allen Westport William K. Poinsett Philadelphia Poinsett Canty Michael Dominick Saugatuck Greene Farms John Blumhagen Brooklyn Dominick Lillian Darrow BR. N New York George A. Darrow Alberta Jennings State Street E. W. Stetson McKinley Avenue Bridgeport Cherry Street Michael Schniederman Ocean’ Parkway Brodkyn Henry Greenstein Panesiere Gabriel Harrigan Vinestreet Mass Harrison Oliver Self William Street Bptingfield

St Ann's Ladies Altar Sale Planned in Devon May Day

Devon May 1 Special Cor respondent The Ladies Altar society of St Ann's church will hold a food sale Saturday on Moe Harris lawn Neugentuck avenue If weather fails the sale moves to the vacant store in the Eade block Mrs M Harris president and Mrs Holotrom in charge The Midweek prayer meeting at Devon Union Church set for 7 30 tonight Rev G W Guggenheim officiates Mr and Mrs William Maston entertain Pittsfield visitors this week The Octec Social Club meets tomorrow at 2 30 with cards and refreshments Also traffic on Bridgeport Turnpike Memorial Day noted as heaviest yet with diversions to Devon Center and Shore Road A Superior Court appointee Doherty of Walnut Beach named to sell the La Roux Estate on Naugatuck avenue at public auction on duns 18th.

G. W. Guggenheim William Maston Ellis Street Pittsfield Maia Octec Bridgeport Turnpike Memorial Day Devon Center Shore Road Milford Turnpike Doherty Walnut Beach Devon Superior Court of New Haven Duns la Roux Naugatuck Avenue

West elected president of American Cotton Shippers Association

In Memphis at the convention final session West of Little Rock Arkansas was chosen as president of the American Cotton Shippers Association. Savannah Georgia was selected as next year’s meeting site.

Memphis Tenn Associated Press West Little Rock Ark American Cotton Shippers Association Savannah

Newtown Bishop Brewster Preaches Sermon at Trinity Church

May 31 report from Newtown notes Bishop Chauncey B. Brewster of the Diocese of Connecticut was present at Trinity Episcopal Church and administered Confirmation to a large class after preaching morning services. Large turnout from parishioners and visitors, with other town churches hosting patriotic services and local events including a Hawleyville roast beef supper and Hawleyville High School reception.

Newtown Nar Chauncey B. Brewster Diocese of Connecticut Trinity Episcopal Church Brewster Newtown Congregational Church Herbert Ekins William Co. Perry Bridgeport High School St. Rose's William H.kennedy Flbo Hawleyville VolunteersFire Company Hawleyville Hawley High School

Approaching marriage noted in Woodbury ceremony plans

The article records upcoming nuptials between Bowe and Blackman Ferrie to Mise Neher with Margaret Cartwright of Woodbury listed as a participant. Local guests include Edward M. Carmody and J. Carmody of Lew Haven, Ralph O Rourke, Rafa Cowicke Jer, Mitsy Bensie Delehanty, and Ina Driscoll visiting various hosts on Walnut Tree Hill.

Jing Bowe Blackman Mise ‘Neher Margaret Cartwright Woodbury Edward M. Carmody Lew Haven Down J. Carmody Lower Main Street Ralph O'Rourke Rafa Cowicke Jer Far Rockaway

Ambassador Houghton Sails From Southampton

American ambassador to the Court of St James, Alarnon Bo Houghton, sails today aboard the Leviathan bound for New York. He plans to return to his post by July 4. The item notes a playful line about the School of Experience diploma beginning with the words Here Itea.

Southampton England Associated Press Alarnon Bo Houghton Court of St. James New York Itea

Your Pup Can Be Furnace Man

Gas heating promises a dust free basement with automatic operation. It claims stable temperatures within a thermometer measured degree for days, reducing furnace tending and maintenance worries.

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