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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1923

Page

6

Failure to Garry Lights on Autos Causes Arrests Westport

Numerous motorists appeared before Judge Gogillot for violations related to driving with one light or lacking registration. E Spencer of Westport was fined 4 dollars and costs. Otto Schilb of New York City faced fines. Stephen Toth of Fairfield paid 33 dollars and costs. Several others, including Harvind Hawkins of Brooklyn and Herold Sones of Bridgeport, pled guilty or faced forfeited bail for light and registration infractions.

Westport Speecal John F. Gogillot E. Spencer Evenur Norwalk Wlrich Furthur van New York City Godblot Otto Schilb Wishth Avine Sherri Clifford Nichols Gordilot Stephen Toth Fairfield Shivitt Nichols Ebawara F. Hawley Tenewood Avenue Sher! Nichols Harvind Hawkins Brooklyn Sherff Nichols Sarsurl Carmezino East 113Th Street New York N.Y Frank van Goditrot Herold Sones Fulton Street Bridgeport John F. Godillot Jones Y Jiffer Nichols I Jozeph Holgzarian West 26Th Short Fudge Godillas Nichols

Former Milford Woman Wins Prize Story in Contest

Mrs Frederick D Neidermeyer of Milford wife of Perth Amboy pastor is among winners in the Interstate Contest for women club members. Her short story Corda that Bind! was read before departure on a trip to the Holy Land and Mediterranean.

Milford Frederick D. Neidermeyer Perth Am Neidemeyer Neidermeier Bridgeport Almade Vernon Wilcox Mia Bridgepor Mitford Symphony Orchestra Con Veldermeyer Aly Village Tmprovement Association Neidermeyer Mediterranean Ladies’ Society First Presbyterian Church Perth Amboy

Reading Ends Year With Many Closing Events For Sanford School

Reading June 4 special telegram reports townspeople and Sanford School students preparing for year end exercises at the school gymnasium. Performances include Master Pierre Patelin, Hip Van Winkle, and a Bridgeport road milestone address by Jesper Burdett. Alumni baseball game, lunch, and a social dancing event follow with Bishop Baylis to preach.

Reading Sanford Schol Pat Cof Sanford Lovels Pierre Patelin Boylston Campbell Harol Clausen Hector Lazo Kenneth Kauai Bradford Mead Bishop Baylis Massachusetts

May births marriages and deaths in Westport listed

Vital statistics filed by Town Clerk Edward Birge show six births four marriages and twelve deaths in May in Westport. Notable entries include births to McFarland Vallent De Marin Salvieno Smith Festa and Salvieno families and marriages of Holverberg Dellevue Robinson Glynn Keplesky and Maruscuk. Deaths include Thomas Quinlas Joseph Ty Bradley Arthur Bherwood Mary Andenney Guild Burke Ellis Combes Smith Van Ness Sidawsky Benedict and others.

Westport Edward Birge Hebert D Thomas H Edith V. McFarland Salvatore, Dy Salvatore Margaret Vallent Willan A James Jula de Marin Philomena Joseph Margaret Salvieno Florence Anna Thomas Quinlas Joseph Ty, Bradley Arthur Bherwood Mary and ‘Enney Frederick A. Guild Mary Burke Elizabeth Ellis Nys George J. Combes Anya Katherine Smith

Fined for operating auto while drunk in Greenwich

Special to the Telegram reports Gordon Marks of Greenwich was fined 100 with costs for operating an automobile while intoxicated. William A. Sweeney received a similar $100 fine. Rocco DeAndrea’s case remained continued a week for mental examination after stones were thrown into a neighbor’s yard. Emil Barbour was fined 10 with costs for operating without registration. Continuances for a week were ordered in the cases of Constable George Jones and Samuel Bratz after arrests following their autos striking two children.

Greenwich Chorses Wyuer Gordon Marks Costa Willam A. Sweeney Rocco DeAndrea Emil Barbour George, Jones Samuel Bratz Trun

Easton Notes Full Entertainment and Local Visitors

Easton society pages recount entertaining at Mr and Mrs Erwin Edwards Fort Trumbull Beach with numerous guests from Bridgeport and surrounding towns. A large Grange Hall audience watched the three act comedy at St. Christ Episcopal Church with a listed cast and a ballroom scene.

Erwin P. Edwards Guerin Fort Trumiul Beach Chester Hull Arthur Wheeler Clarence Jennings Robert Marsh Leroy Whieeler Clarence Andrews Tastony Earle Shook Artheer Granger Pridgeport Merritt Wrru Stratfield Earl Lewis Urban Tyack George Beers Royal Bobbs Christ Episcopal Churen Bridgeport Caet Aiberinn Henderson Molen Wheeler Pred Menderson Peck More Wiresins Rebecca Me MeRrieht Obadiah Stomp George McKnight Rogalie Otis Bexsie Rene Robert Bobbs WillAntramers Jean Wenderson Cressi Balls Marston Fobbs Royal Lift Celesty Vanderpool Mareuamte Turd Éalia Mizel Drew Wteway Lsidieport George Lear Aruine Wheeler Mra Cheater Huy Mex Tostitee Kent Mars Ariery Jennings Haties Danbury Normal St. Andrews Vlaek Shebench Ane Fred Dennings Tauziter Iron Hayden Clifford Nighole Rm Port Jesse T Wheeler, Nor Denning

Oldest House in Westport Sheds Revolutionary History

Westport reporters report Jason Barber of Toledo will take possession of a 1750s house on Chalon Avenue. The Morehouse family built it, with 1774 inscriptions found. relics include an old gun notch and a powder horn. The Saugatuck River flows behind the high knoll site. Mitchell and McCormick links tie local politics and notable residents to the home.

Westport Jason Barber Toledo Chalon Avenue Barber Clinton Avenue Sangmek Cormick George Mitchell Campo Berth Man Bishways Redenats Lown Morenouse Lede Way Danbury San Morehouse House Biaech John P. McCaymink Lann Mitchells Democratic Town Committee Judge Tie Mtchell

Westport Church Plans 90th Anniversary Celebration

Special Telegram report notes Rev Edward by Yead of Christchurch arranging a June 13 observance for Westport Church. A 25 member choir directed by George Tompkins will sing, Bishop Chauncey Brewster to deliver the sermon, and several writers and lay readers will attend. A reception follows in church parlors with local pastors urged to attend.

Westport Edward By Yead Christchurch George 1 Tompkina Ogeens Parma Altes Hmrith Godillot Chauncey Reed

Westport Notes on Local Events and Personal Visits

Westport notes detail visits, social events, and property mentions in the town and nearby areas. Names like Angira New York City, Mrs. Kavex Unt, Mr. and Mrs. Kavex Unt, and Reverend Leta d. Steer appear amid scattered references to parties, family gatherings, and property transfers.

Westport Dune Teleeram Tvern Poplar Plains Fen Angles Olin Tenens Dennsylvania Goleytown Mir Shernat Lees Mersey City Node Kavex Saugatiek Centrad Wise Ree Hastforit Angira New York City Naa Dime Town Wentey Hugi Ayer Frueeday Jeranklyn Alimor Lani Joan Ms Hare Sethe Street Wallin Mackengie Wien Fmterick Butchery Norwalk Leta d. Steer Mra Malhinring John Stanford Tie Town Cope Mucrs Downs Weatport Bourke

Man fined for parked car without lights in Montauk area

A Port Jefferson court fined Arthur Peterson fifteen dollars plus costs for parking a vehicle without lights on Montauk Avenue. Witnesses testified the car had no lights and Peterson claimed prior trouble. a seven five dollar fine was set for appeal. Several renters and occupants of local cottages were listed in a shuffled inventory of summer arrangements and occupancy details at Sound View and nearby properties.

Wairfield Jane Arthur Peterson Montauk John Dalle Peterson Clarence R. Hall Ken Frank Milono West Ham Tyitol Fareweth de, Musan Row Fork University Frank Hobbie New York University Andree W. James Witte Thatshea Sound View Cortige Charles W. Gorltroy Newark J von Thompson New Yoh Taples G. C. Cheevebare Breakline Mass I TL Windle New York Victor TL Borg Bridgeport Greenfeld Cottage Hyun New Jerse Mr. Duersay Jr Geepart John Strekfield Montguiery Staunton Valdge George McLaighlin Hanbury de Arngare Christopher Fleck de Brone Ein Cotti Aire Gasighelnien

Los Angeles Sees Rapid Growth in Early 1923 Figures

A brief notes Los Angeles expecting a population surge with an apparent 33 percent growth in early 1923, comparing quarterly gains to London's pace. It cites a $0,900 statistic and year-to-date increases through April, suggesting the city’s fast expansion amid shifting urban dynamics.

Los Angeles Pinay M.A. Patey London Powley

Judge Orders Release Of Child From Orphanage

Greenwich June 4 An immediate release of Jack Jackson three year old son of Mary Ann Jackson Holloway from Hartford Orphanage was ordered by Judge James R Mend Borough Court The case stems from a January inquiry by the Connecticut Humane Society The boy would be cared for in New York until the mother returns from Bellevue hospital for an operation Holloway pressed for discharge warning of potential legal action if the child remained in the home

Greenwich Jack Jackson Mary Ann Jackson Holloway Hardford Justic James R Mend Connecticut Humane Society Ezra Holloway Captain Hollow Mia Jarrson Humane Society Jackson New York Bellevue Hospital

Norwalk Couple Celebrates 68th Wedding Anniversary

Norwalk residents Dre and Mr Kaward Mérril, of 36 France eet, have just celebrated the sixty eighth anniversary of their wedding. Both are in reasonably good health for their ages and in possession of their home.

Norwalk Jung Dre Kaward Mérril France Eet Flele Wedine Afercil Moth Theomer

Teaching Career Questioned In Ontario Resignation

In Lima Ontario a veteran educator resigns from a local school post amid reports of factional discontent and shifting advertising, with wage details noted as a monthly stipend of 490 dollars. The article centers on career concerns and dissatisfaction driving the departure.

Lima Onto Gail Wharlas Tony Eid Joy Westway Treveil

New Milford Notes and Local Changes in Town

New Milford notes report David Miller selling to his brother in law ey Schoenfeld and Louis Kramer for October first. Miller plans to move to Hartford with family, ending his long run as a leading dry goods and clothing merchant. New owners are known locally and town wishes them success. Also mentions Vertue Ivan Flayo, ex D division, Bridgeport 102nd militia unit, Danbury event, and a Newark college graduate aiming to start Serdirrani. Local social updates include Mrs. George Sullivan and Mrs. James McAllister visits and Alma Gerer visiting from New Haven.

New Milford David Miller Ey Schoenfeld Louis Kramer Ivan Flayo Ailiinee Co Bridgeport Alsome Danbury Newark Seleheprey Wich George Sullivan James MecAllster Bridalport George Clark Colony Street Alma Gerer New Haven Charles Couch

Predicts Cheap Fuel From Lignite Char

June 4 By the Associated Press. A session of the Fuels Division of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers discussed a program to develop inexpensive device to convert lignite char into direct usable fuel. The talk described a char with heat close to anthracite, with stable properties and easier ignition, aiming to reach a market around five dollars per ton with potential domestic heating use and sizable yearly production.

Associated Press Setence United States Sncfety of Mechanical Engineers Flood L. S. Bureau of Mines Dye Bureau of Mine Mr. Hood

Boy Claims He Fished Head From Pond in Panury

Four members of the local pallet fores and the water works superintendent hunted Boggs pond for a man’s head the boy Ashing reported dragging up. John Crisko twelve years old and two companions told police they hauled a head from the lake then dropped it back. Police found no body remains and the search ended at night with no substantiation.

Panbury Boggs Pond Crisko New York State

Legion Post Asks Court 10 Decide Right 10 Lease

Derby June 4 Special to the telegram Three cornered dispute pits the Boston American Unitarian Church association against the Sunfield company and the John H Collins Post American Legion in New Haven court seeking judgment on an oral lease promise worth 14000. The Legion claims first rights on a Seymour and Atwater streets property, now tied to a gas station sale via a church agreement. The will terms may force the estate to reclaim land if religious-use restrictions are violated. The outcome could push to the state supreme court.

Derby American Unitarian Church Association of Boston Sunfield Company John H Collins Post American Legion Today New Haven Supreme Court Seymour Atwater Streets American Legion Post Church Association Sinfield Company Legion Post

Firemen hall hosts nine Tuesday evening picnic party

Lordship notes a nine Tuesday evening picnic party planned for tonight at the Firemen's hall to benefit the Bridgeport Bindy club. A special entertainment at Mrs Albert Anderson's Maple street home last night was canceled. Frederick Bown of Ocean avenue named instructor at the Continuation Trade School in New York. Weather forecast predicts fair conditions.

Bridgeport Bindy Club Albert Anderson Maple Street Ings Frederick Bown Ocean Avenue Continuation’ Trade School Bez's New York Frat School Perpetues Aeason

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