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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1923
Page
7
The Fairfield Welfare Society announces a productive year with a balanced budget plan and constructive aims. Directors and officers review aid reasons such as unemployment and housing, noting significant cases across age groups and social issues.
Milford report on June 6 notes Woodmont residents oppose a planned filing and service station at New Haven avenue and Howe street. A protest petition with 25 signatures was submitted to the Warden and Woodmont Board of Burgesses, and a committee was formed to study the issue. The oil company had earlier bought land at New Haven and Central avenues to build a station, but a clause barred such a structure, leading to a second purchase at New Haven avenue and Howe street.
Joe Fairfield reports a ten act vaudeville program to benefit the Greenfield Country Club and Congregational church. If rain delays, the show moves to Friday night with Miss Bertha Steples and Stephen Barmore coordinating. Boy Scouts close with a melodied scene titled Camp Life at Night.
NHW Haven June 6 Special to the Telegram Miss Laura Fr. Hadley daughter of President Emeritus Hatteray denies reports she will join the Roman Catholic church upon marrying Nicholas Moseley a Protestant. The wedding will be held in her name on Whitney Avenue with Bishop John Joseph Nilan officiating.
Norwalk police seek Edward Sherwood a nineteen year old charged with stealing eighty five dollars from an old overcoat in the home of Fletcher Slawesn eight one hundred forty nine Herbor avenue where he boarded. The money was proceeds of an insurance paid on a baby.
Special to The Telegram reports Levi French and his wife observed their wedding anniversary on Tuesday with afternoon visitors. Attendees included Fred Candee Mrs Arthur Sherwood Mrs William Ritchey Ribbins Mr Canley and others. Several pastors and neighbors joined in the quiet celebration, sharing gifts and good wishes.
Ray Littell of Norwalk, organizer of the Compo Beach Life Guards, is recovering from a broken neck vertebrae sustained while diving last summer. He hopes to be ready for the summer swimming season at Compo Beach. The Telegram notes his puzzling injury puzzled many specialists.
In a local notice a program offers free street baths for Stamford children starting tomorrow at a designated wall. Officials urge families to bring the necessary items and participate in the event hosted by community groups and local authorities.
Westport June graduation honors three boys and one girl with valedictory and salutatorian titles. James Aubrey Kearney reports Helen Thurman and Are McGee as top scholars. Thurman also plays on the Staples High basketball team. Class officers include Charles Lunn as president, with Thurman listed Riverside Avenue resident and links to girls athletics. The event, held June 20 at Columbia, names Kearney as correspondent and notes various school athletic roles.
Workmen from Silliman and Godfrey Construction of Bridgeport begin repairs on state roads in Westport under an order from Highway Commissioner Charles J. Bennett. Initial work covers State Street Bridge east end and Post Road east of Nash’s Corner toward Compo Inn, with asphalt coating to follow at both sections. Completion expected late July with one way traffic on the Post Road. Detours and shore roads also under repair as crews plan to resume next week.
The Davis-Pope company of Norwalk sues the firm of F. J. Hart alleging a breach of April 30 agreement to pay $5,000 with $5,859 claimed damages. The suit, filed in Superior Court, cites prior threats to close the Norwalk factory as context for the dispute.
Deputy Sheriff Perry searches for three new bicycles taken from Staples High School. Owners include Edward Post of Greens Farms a sophomore Joseph Gata of Colrytown a sophomore and Charles Lunny of Saugatuck senior class vice president. About 60 wheels remain unsecured at the school daily. The three stolen bikes were not locked and prior thefts from two years ago were never recovered.
The Lordship Women Auxiliary holds a Sunday school and work meeting at Mrs. Sto way T I with a mission barrel to Georgia. Needy children in Nest J Tomorrow marks moving day for Community Center dances. a Paddy party at the Pire vuyal hall drew attendees and prizes were awarded to Adlen and others.
Stamford records a public upset after the school committee chose William E. Stark as superintendent over Oscar L. Burdick. The vote was 5 to 4 amid protests from Burdick supporters who note his long service and lament limited opportunity under former chief Camp. A Columbia survey recommended campus expansion and blended reforms costing millions.
Westport notes report the Staples High School Alumni Association committee will meet Thursday evening at the Westport Library basement to decide on the annual dinner and review ticket returns. A June 21 meeting at Campe Beach will read reports from committees and set final arrangements.
Stamford June 1 Special to The Telegram The 105th grand council of royal and select Masons of Connecticut met with 102 delegates from 24 councils. The highlight was the imposition of the super excellent master's degree by Crawford Council 29 New Haven. Officers elected: Beers most puissant grand master Gladding deputy grand master Baker grand treasurer Sturdy grand recorder Starlex grand captain of guards Cassidy grand conductor Eehe grand marshal Parker grand chaplain Romaine Stanford grand standard bearer Clark Middletown.
Special to the Helegram. Thomas Anhott of Bridgeport attached the automobile of Thomas P. Commerford of Jamaica after a Post road collision Sunday. The attachment for $180 covers Abbott’s claim for damages. Commerford attempted to pass Abbott, then swerved as George Allen of Easton cut across Pine Creek road, forcing brakes near a curb.
Weston residents attend a June 1948 track meet at Norfield School to decide the town championship. Mary Jam Coley recently visited her sister Miss Teton Sturges of Norwalk. Local families from Bridgeport Norfield Stamford and Fairfield joined relatives in town.
Professor Luther A. Weigle of Yale spoke on moral and religious health to the women of Greenfield Hall Congregational church this afternoon. A preceding food sale and a social hour with refreshments followed, chaired by Mrs. J. Wakeman and Sunday school teachers Mrs. F Burks Mrs. G. Barron and Mrs. George Crittenden.
Special to the Telegram gives notice of Danbury Normal school procedures for the 75 graduates honoring late principal John Perkins. Commencement on June 22 in the normal school, with a reduced program and omitted class day. Athletic events set for next Tuesday as a separate item.
Traffic was held up tonight by road tearing from Compo Inn to Nash's Corner. A lunch car traveling from the mua to New York was stuck in mud for hours while vehicles must use the car tracks. Several minor accidents occurred amid the disruption.
Special Telegram reports Mr Edward Merrill and wife of 16 France Street observed their 68th anniversary, married June 4, 1855 in Flushing. Their health is good, they recall a long life, and both hope to reach diamond anniversary. They enjoy family visits, automo bile rides, and witness to changing times with quiet grace.
James Graveline of Watertown was found guilty in Superior Court at Litchfield on theft from the person charges. Judge Kellese sentenced him today to the reformatory facility.
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