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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1925
Page
7
The June 4 Norwalk court session processed 120 cases amid a crackdown on motor vehicle violations. Defendants include Alex Yohas fined $100 for operating under the influence and others across towns for reckless driving, unlicensed operation, and improper rights.
Redding June 4 Special reports the Redding Volunteer fire company’s vote to stage a series of three dances with a carnival format. The first is June 23, the second in July, and the third August 29 at the Grange hall. P. Sanford named entertainment chairman and to appoint a four member committee.
Ansonia reports a Derby Gaant Electric lineman was seriously hurt when an old light pole he was working on fell with him to the ground. The worker, Mickewich, sustained multiple fractures including ribs and a fractured hip, with possible internal injuries. He was taken to Griffin hospital for X rays this afternoon.
Forty four members of Hiram Lodge No. 18 F and A M attended past master night with five guest lodges from New Jersey. Supper followed the degree work as chairs of the order were filled by past masters. Weather cooled from 103 to 94. Memorial service planned at St Rose Cemetery in Sandy Hook at 3:30 pm with Fr. Kennedy and Fr. Murphy officiating. Virgilius Council K of C and local church groups participate.
John Katch of 12 Church Street Norwalk pleaded guilty in Westport Town Court to transporting beer. He was fined 200 dollars plus costs and sentenced to 90 days in jail, later suspended for the jail time though he lacks funds to pay the fine. Policeman Tomasky stopped the Truck on the Post road for a poor-looking load of vegetables as stated. investigators found twenty five cases of beer over four percent alcohol. Katch said he bought the beer from another truck in Bridgeport and did not know his destination.
Dentist C W King proclaims new Bridgeport offices at 1116 Main St as best equipped with sanitary white rooms and modern gear. Inducements offered this week include fillings at $2 crowns and up, bridgework $5 and up, plus a featherweight denture that stays in place.
Fairfield residents protest a June 14 timetable change that will remove the 7:32 a.m. fast train to New York from stopping in Fairfield. Commuters secured this stop about four years ago, and a drive to retain it starts now. Local groups plan meetings as community activities continue.
Rapid progress in Shelton chamber of commerce shown at the board of directors meeting in council chambers. Directors George S. Willis, Mrs. Alice W. Russ and others discussed establishing a local chamber office on the second floor of the D. N. Clark building and forming plans for a fall Progress exhibition and a New England Telephone company exhibition in Shelton. Regular chamber meeting set for June 17.
Weston residents report the June 3 wedding of Madison Morehouse and Miss Ethel M. Banks at the Congregational Church in Bridgeport. The couple plan a New England tour before settling with the bride’s parents in Knob Creek, while Morehouse prepares for his new home.
Stratford June 4 special report notes an exhibition of work produced in the art and mechanical drawing classes at the High School. The display will run from Friday to Monday in the Stratford Trust Company and in storefront windows at Stratford center. The works are chiefly by first and second year students.
In Stamford on June 4 Carleton Maty Joseph Gilden and Paul Rowand of Troop 4 qualified at a court of honor for advancement to Boy Scouts.
Fairfield June 4 Special The Life Saving squad of the Penfield baths at Fairfield beach is intact with the same personnel as last two summers. Lewis Duckworth in charge assisted by John Clayton will rent canoes and provide row boats for fishing trips. Duckworth, a Royal Life Saving society member and instructor at the Acrington club, has trained at Fairfield Beach since 1920 and previously in Pawtucket. He holds a bronze medal and instructor certificate, and plans to train local men and women for Red Cross exams with Clayton assisting in his absence.
In Derby June 4 special report Le dik Koziak 18 of Sodom Lane appeared before Judge Archibald Duffield on tire theft charges from John Hickey's garage. He admitted possession of a tire later identified as stolen and was fined 310 with costs and placed on probation for six months. Also noted is Henry Hasbing of 655 Savin Avenue West Haven who damaged his truck while trying to eat pie and drive, resulting in a pole strike. he was not held.
In Huntington a man shot at a large black bird resembling a vulture hovering over a chicken yard. He wounded it in the wing, captured it, and kept it in a vacant run. The bird measures about four feet from tip to tip of the wings and is described as crane-like and crewe. Nearby residents and officials noted the unusual sight in the White Mill district.
The Roger Tud jowe High School class of 1926 outlines a week of events starting Sunday with a baccalaureate sermon by Rev. John H. Grant at First Church of Christ. The schedule includes a class picnic, senior play A Mennonite Maid, commencement at Community theatre with reserved seats, ticketed entries, class banquet, and the junior prom at the Ritz.
Ansonia officials announced two supervisors for the newly founded playground at Colburn field. William Nelson and Miss Mae Gaffney will oversee the site, with Frank Clancy earning 35 dollars weekly and Miss Minnie Voghtlander 39 dollars as playground supervisors.
Stamford police investigate an alleged housebreak attempt on Shippan avenue after a man sought lodging, damaged a screen, and splashed a chemical at a maid who described him. A separate Fairfield Luncheon Club note announces Cassius M. Wabb of Norwalk as speaker on My Experiences in Florida.
Milford Chamber of Commerce adopts a nine item program including zoning Milford land for park use, road widening from Woodmont to Oyster River, beach protection, local offices for public service corporations, a Myrtle Beach comfort station, street signs, and boosting Milford with a town brochure and center signs. Board elections name two year and one year directors. finances show $400 on hand with all dues paid. Community groups meet to organize incorporation for Woodmont Center and plan a three day bazaar, plus a Wheel Club banquet upcoming at Seven Gables Inn.
Stratford, June 4. Harry Devary and Irene Barko appeared on statutory charges. Barko pleaded guilty to two counts, fined 5 and 10 dollars, and received a suspended ten day jail sentence. Devary fined 10 and 29 dollars, with a suspended 20 day jail sentence. Abraham Ruben of New York was fined for obtaining money under false pretenses. Migenrge Sweet of Bridgeport arraigned for reckless driving, with payment of costs noted. Joseph Roper of Bridgeport arraigned for paying a trolley car fare while passengers were being discharged, fined 25 dollars and costs. John Francher of Stratford arraigned for non-support, case continued to next Thursday for home-condition inquiry.
Ridgefield June meeting notes a rise in patronage and library activity. Officers reported increased book purchases and higher circulation, with 404 yearly subscriptions plus nearly 800 pupil subscriptions. Plans include July meeting and next year’s committee reappointments.
June 4 Special report notes Mrs. Clarence Nevins of New Fairfield completed her second session in the general assembly returning home. She aided town road funding and proposed a state park bill which the House rejected. Also mentions a St James card party and Miss Ruth Ruffles visiting from East Greenwich.
Fairfield June 4 Special Judge Clarence Hall disposed of more than ten cases. Fines ranged from five to three hundred dollars. Notable incidents included Walter Bradshaw of Norwalk fined fifteen dollars after his reckless driving charge was modified to road rules violations and posted fifty dollar bond for appeal. John Balfour fined fifty dollars for reckless driving after his car struck Mrs Jule Hatch of Southport at French corner. Several drivers faced bonds or jail terms, including Henry Nooms’ reduced bond of one thousand dollars and Frank Totina hit with three hundred dollars costs plus a three day jail term for keeping a measly barber shop on Tunxis Hill road.
At Camp Irving on the Housatonic a Scoutmasters court of honor awarded prizes in a bird house building contest. Winners include Thomas Davis and George Manley first and second, followed by DeWyk Michele Vich, Walter Kottman, Robert Tessenden, and Russel Grebe. Special mentions went to E Ku kowaki and others. Bird houses from 66 entries were judged for skill and design and will be displayed at the Plumb Memorial library for two weeks.
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