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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1923

Page

10

Apology demands sparked feud among Fairfield firemen

In Fairfield on June 1 special to the Telegram Leander Hedberg of Tun Hill Fire company demands P H Whitman apologize or prove charges about the fire department. Hedberg defends the unit saying the fire house is not a hangout and disputes statements about chemical tanks and a back lot fire. Whitman declines immediate apology inviting a Monday meeting at St Michael's church to issue a formal rebuttal and heal rifts.

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Milford Charter Recalled For Charter Text Corrections

Milford June 1 Special to the Telegram The General Assembly recalled from the Governor's office the bill granting a City charter to Milford at the Milford Charter commission meeting. Officials discovered several errors in the charter text and the revisions were sent to the Legislature but not corrected on the final draft before passage by both houses.

Milford General Assembly

Board Approves Police Patrol Changes at Pleasure Beach

The Police Board told of plans to avoid stationing special policemen on boats and to rely on boat captains to halt disturbances with regular officers backing them. A plan to close Seaside Park boulevard toquot traffic for pedestrian safety was discussed, with further talks with the Park Board planned. Additional items included extending street service to the Third precinct, possibly adding radio gear, carnival permits, and a June 11 Veterans for Foreign Wars carnival approval.

Board of Polica Thomas J. Pardy Pleasure Beach Park Board Pardy Willem H. Ryan, Jr Mpner Board of Folice Commissioners Requesia Carnival Board of Aldermen Com- Salesionera Commissionera Pastors’ Association Uiverians St. Stephen’s Clifford Bright Philo C. Calhoun Fox

Milford Will Dedicate Her Hospital This Afternoon

Milford plans a dedication ceremony this afternoon for a new hospital building. Local officials including Y. Renstalian, superintendent, and Charlotte W. Heardsley participate in the event as relatives of the hospital's founder.

Milford Renstalian Charkys W. Heardsley

Easton Wire Slayer Trial Turmoil Ends in Disbelief

Edwards confessed to fabricating a tale of going to Bridgeport to buy copper wire for Wells. Wells and family confronted him as the Sunday revelation spiraled into a web of accusations, jealousy, and threats of arrest while Edwards begged for wife’s return and later sought to set up another home.

Bridgeport Wells Edwards Edward Enwares Redding Eil Miss Waterman Wellsphi Avowha Hin Lee Frank Conklin Conklin Walta Tetbury Mike Salel Wells Glover Blakenias Baden Pete Mr. Wells Wella Weils Doc Wells Wincett Mrs Wells Bern Xenne Cape Albert Arias Swenson Pune Evelin Erwin Hes Sivensen Iason Bees Police

Obituary notices from a Milford Bridgeport area page

A jumble of obituary notices and funeral arrangements for numerous individuals. Names include Sylvia KR Inhoser of New Turk and George Morris of Madison, with references to St Johns, First Lutheran, and Mount Cemetery. Multiple services listed at local homes and churches, with final interments and memorials noted amid scattered place names and dates.

George Morris Fae Georga Migs Rif Ta' Madison Pav Cemetery

Merchants Celebrate Quality Week In City

Local merchants promote a Quality Week event with sales and community activities across shops. The celebration highlights promotions, customer specials, and regional vendors in the downtown district. Businesses invite residents to visit and enjoy discounted goods and demonstrations.

Reverend Hine Set to Lead Stratford Congregation Aug

Stratford June 1 Reverend Hine, long serving at Saint Chapels in New Haven, will assume duties as rector of Christ Episcopal Church Stratford on August 1. He has studied at Berkeley Divinity and Midbrain Theological School while serving in New Haven, bringing teaching and preaching credentials and musical talent to his new post.

Stratford Francis Iline Venta AU Sainte Chapel New Haven Chris Tepiscopal Church Stortford Stradford Berkeley Divinity Sehnel New

Beardsley of Huntington dies after long life

The obituary notes the passing of L Beardsley of Huntington aged 22 years, describing him as a long-time, upright citizen. Born in New York, he attended Booths School and a private academy taught by Sammet RB Heenaley. He served in various local roles and left behind a widow, one son, and five daughters. The funeral is scheduled for Monday afternoon with details to be announced.

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Petition to extend road from Ash Creek to Crasmere avenue approved

In Fairfield a hearing approved Connectiant company petition to extend the rural truck route from Ash Creek to Crasmere Avenue on the Roat road. The audience clapped when no opposition appeared. Next Friday at the Juvenile Worthing of the Huniee Bennie Fire Chapter the prize will be awarded. Local women attended the St Michael's church benefit and Greenfield Country Club event.

Connectiant Company Ash Creek Crasmere Avenue Fairspiti Churchill Misa Winshesiere America International Institute For the Benefit St. O Michael's Church Greeneld Fu Country Club Tonlgne Independence Politival Taio Teiderport Suey Tepes Mise Brede Booghertine Winsted

McIntyre Named Deputy Sheriff in New Haven County

Derby June 2 Special to The Record McIntyre replaces Shea as deputy sheriff in New Haven city amid a shakeup in the county force. Sheriff Reilly announced the appointments noting a statewide courtesy to other counties. The selection followed a late town committee meeting with Knorr and Shea considered contenders.

Derby Conslacrabie Sieckasion Neutiral Peter 3 Merrityre Dark Horse Sherif Williame M. Shea Thomas Wen Shea George Knorr McIntyre Roger Byrne New Haven Helly Mendel Feilly Naugatuck East Haven Reilly Shea Kgorr Melmyre

Trolleymen and Company Wage Dispute Reaches Deadlock

New Haven reports a stalled wage negotiation between the Trolleymen and Company and the Connecticut Company officials. A retroactive raise and improved working conditions were discussed, but the final wage scale remains unresolved after meetings with John W. Punderford. The union seeks a substantial increase, while management offers no changes from last year.

New Haven de Irallesmen Wniog Connecticut Company Tive John WK. Punderford

Honors Announced at Stratford High School

Stratford High announces honors for the class of seniors. Students named for diplomas include Lee, Carter, and Sheik as leaders of the senior class. A planned two day trip to New York and West Point is scheduled with events visiting Trinity Church and City Hall before returning to Stratford.

Stratford High School Wass New York Anil West Poly Tnt Pian Neil Stratford New Toor Earry Bihoghe Trinity Church City Hall Firth Avenue Grave Toash Museum of Natural Flint

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