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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1923

Page

10

McGrath to be new Fairfield Court prosecutor

Stratford June 7 Special to the Telegram Henry C Harford director of Stratford Town court announced Willem S McGrath will be appointed prosecutor succeeding Ivan The deputy judge Rev Nestor Light will also serve with Harford taking office July 1 Deputy Judge George Bateman has been handling court business solo since Judge Frank Blakemut’s death.

Stratford Stratford Town Court Henry C. Harford Housatonic Avenues Willem S. McGrath Ivan Frank F. Blakemutt Connecticut School For the Blind Hartford Ruth Barber C. L. Barber Miss Barber Bohm

Notable Artists Represented in Greenwich Show

Greenwich June 6 Special to the Telegram The Greenwich Society of Artists hosts the 11th annual exhibition at the Bruce Art Museum featuring oils watercolors drawings sculpture and arts and crafts with a gift painting The Fall Roundup by Carl Runetus purchased by the National Academy of Design for its 1921 winter exhibition Exhibitors include Matilda Browne Timothy Crowley George Edwards Ruth Ferguson Florence Gotthold Harriett Gray James Tyler Hobart Jacobs Elmer MacRae Dorothy Ochtman Mina Ochtman Leonard Ochtman Louise Betts George Browne W S Bucklin Colin Cooper and many others plus sculpture by Emile Walters and Adolph Weiman drawing by T Cora Parker and others Ancient Chinese textiles porcelain and silver point sketches by Ercole Garzetto are featured along with decorative panels by Elmer MacRae.

Greenwich Tune Greenwich Society of Artists Bruce Art Museum Leonard Ochtman F. W. Brackett Emila Waters William 8. Tubby Joseph H. Hunt William P. Dominick Bruce Museum Carl Runetus National Academy of Design Matilda Browne Timothy F. Crowley George Wharton Edwards Ruth H. Ferguson Florence W. Gotthold Harriett Tyng Gray James G. Tyler Hobart B. Jacobs Elmer JL. MacRae Dorothy Ochtman Mina Ochtman Leonard H. Ochtman Nf Greenwich Louise Betts George Elmer Browne W S. Bucklin Colin Campbell Cooper Pisa Bizper Charles W. Hathorne Frank T Hutchens Alison Mason Henry W. Parton Robert Reid Henry B. Snett J. T. Tubby Emile Walters Frederick J. Waugh M. van Cortland Whitehead New York Edward ©. Potter Robert Althen B. Ansela Chester Beach Amoinens Hollister Anna Vausnn Hatt Charles Lanza George Lober Kerman A. MacNeil A. Phimister Proctor Brenda Petonin Essie Toller Vonnoh Adolph A. Weiman Cater Tolersy T Cora Parker Wys Bucklin Ercola Cartillo Isabel Cooper Rinsshuth Margaretta Mason Kingsbury J.pubb Francis K. Winslow Arts and Crafts Grane Hotston Helen R. June Beesle MM. Carker Clara

Warrant Rules Apply to Premises in Fairfield

Special to the Telegram reports Judge Laurence K. Hall found James Elderly of Congress Street and More House Highway guilty of liquor law violations. Elderly received a fine of 100 dollars and costs with a 15 day suspended jail term to be activated upon re arrest within a year. Total fine 124 dollars payable in monthly installments of 25 dollars. Defense sought return of evidence arguing the warrant covered only the house, not outbuildings.

Fairfield Larence K. Hall James Elderly Congress Street Morehouse Highway Attorney & Mellitt Withness

Milford police to hear petitioners on summer traffic ban

Milford residents with over 100 signatures petition the prohibition of vehicle work on Harrison and Spencer avenues in Myrtle Beach. The Board of Police Commissioners calls a public hearing at Town Court on June 18 at 8 PM to consider the request. Petitioners claim summer traffic congestion blocks passage as auto owners and friends use bathing spots.

Milford Walnut Ana Myrtle Beaches Harrison and Spencer

Milford Declines Ban on One Piece Bathing Suits

Milford officials will not ban one piece bathing suits this season. The Police Board plans to enforce the public nudity ordinance only for disorderly conduct, not for swimwear style. Beachgoers may wear appropriate attire as they enter or exit the water, with no new restrictions on suit types.

Milford Police

Westport trolley dispute delayed to July town meeting

Town officials postpone decision on trolley and related funding to a July town meeting after a board vote to meet only every four weeks. Selectmen await a Finance Board ruling while residents press for road work, police protection, and a municipal budget.

Westport Nus Firanen Lilley Alkenton Greens Farms

Westport Gun Club to Hold First Match

The Greene Maris Gun Club, newly formed, will host its first shooting match on June 4 at the secretary Dexter Buabear’s home on the Shemron. Henry Downs of the Boston Post Road is president.

Westport Greene Maris Gup Club Ehip Cuind

Fairfield News Briefs and Upcoming Events

Fairfield June notices report the memorial library trustees meeting and new committee appointments. A vaudeville show at Greenfield church is planned at Coultry Court tomorrow unless rain. In other notes, Mr and Mrs William Granville announce the birth of a son named Gamaliel Ike.

Preiay Loachin Fairfield Provement Society Anerrow Vaudevie Greenferd Greenfield 44 Coultry William Oh Granville Thorp Sirset Gamalielose Jike Frank Fenton

Milford to Honor Dead Firemen in Memorial Services

Special to the Peregrant reports Milford plans memorial services for deceased firemen on Sunday June 10. The procession will form at the fire house, proceed to St Marys and Milford Cemetery for ceremonies at the town honor roll, with Rev James Knollmeyer delivering the sermon. The Fifteen regiments band from New Haven will provide music. Flowers are requested from the public through the fire headquarters.

Varinis Cyompuales Midnapmeyer Preet Murs Prada Newt Puneet Javenur Denarment Ana Dighand Miller Te Chalrrmoan Con Offevra

Milford High School prom to be held in Citrus Grove auditorium

The Milford Notes describe plans for Milford High School’s senior prom to be held at the Citrus Grove School auditorium on a Friday evening. The article mentions preparations, a committee, decorations, and anticipated attendance, with coverage of related events in town.

Milford Muford High School Celtis Gremio School Che ‘Town Hall Jevlay Ars Torwin Hibert M Portland Gunteysoen Hoorlia

Girls Win Chief Honors at Fairfield High Graduation

Special to the Telegram reports Fairfield High graduation honors awarded to girls. Marguerite Gimerena won the prize in the essay contest and Frances Faden was named valedictorian. The commencement featured a girls-major event with plans for a community celebration and an accompanying program.

Fairfield High Marguerite Gimerena Frances Faden Wentre Belass

Committees Named in Devon Association Milford June

In Milford the Devon Association appointed committees with Stone as chair and including Ellertinmient Mera Oy Clushawe and Mrs Taink Saninakea Hawes and Lauren Haith as auditing. A committee was appointed to agal at the cor np natural work with members Mat % Matheave haul Ingen Mrs ALO Rheinberlaty and others. Trev Morgen to oversee next meeting at Breeca Drip igroviation.

Milford Tun Srs Mona Ehairyan Lisesi Stone Ellertinmient Mera Clushawe Taink Saninakea Hawes Lauren Haith Matheave Haul ALOL Rheinberlaty Heward Muthes Hazel Stone Piawerd Wheeler Ralph Shreamieer Ad Moeller Keelyn Bergeron Seanad Mere Sania

Judge Reprimands Inste ad of Fining

Report of a court hearing where a judge chose a reprimand over a fine for a motor vehicle collision. The incident involved a cyclist and a rear approach by a truck on a Dost rind road near Velegmim. A man, Wy Pace Chreenar Hall, faced charges of reckless driving and high costs were assessed totaling $914 for the damage and injuries.

Mitara Arthur J Beansts Town Couirk

Local society notes and church events in Trumbull area

Long Hill Notes reports a church meeting and summer plans with money discussions. Social items list Mrs. B. Wo Shepmay hosting the mabreldery club and attendees including Slit. 8. Doyen and Kenneth Whetnton. Trumbull Grange hosted an event with a sermon and a bird lecture planned by Mr. Shth on June 5. Pomona Grange of Trumbull is noted with upcoming activities.

T.ong Mney B. Wo Shepmay Werk Doyen Phayward Des Sith Peller Skea We Beckwith Dtray Aon Whitney K. We Berni Ales Kenneth Whetnton Otis Ft Wilkkingon Streeford Mr Shth Connecticut Smits

Italian Consul Not Immune Must Appear in Court

Fairfield June 7 Special day the Telegram Pasquale de Cicco of New Haven will appear in Town Court June 14 to answer a charge of reckless driving after a request from United States officials. The consul claimed immunity citing a treaty but the matter proceeds after a brief from the U S Attorney. Frank Milano of West Haven was summoned on a separate charge and appeared in court with bail set at 500.

Fairfield Pasquale de Cicco New Haven Connecticut Recklees Aminions Gleerr A Ammons Omon Arthur J. Kennett Cansul Sny Italy United States Attorney Emerals Trink Thyryda Frank Milano West Thiven Techkicas Feet Bennett Thien Court

Warranty deeds filed in Fairfield special to Telegram

June 7 report lists transfers to J Windsor Furist of 193 East Main Street Bridgeport nine and a half acres on Merwins Lane. Lots 681 to 879 on State Street extension transfer from Julia Strabony to Rose Kovacs. Fejes to Caabel Jals 34 36 40 and 41 on Overlpsk Avenue and School Street in Holland Hill per deed filed with Town Clerk Clara Flint.

Fairfield Levis Guerra Clara Flint Merwin Jals Overlpsk Avenue School Street Holland Hill District

State Road To Long Hill 15 In Bad Condition

Special to The Telegrams reports impatience over delays on the state road between Long Hill village and Bridgeport. Since September the road has been torn up causing passage problems. Poor material or workmanship led to repeated reconstructions. The center section was to be bituminous macadam but remains loose trap rock. It has taken nearly three weeks to surface about a half mile of the road and crews hope to finish soon for safe travel.

Long Hill Bridgeport Pasmee J

Torn Up Roads in Westport Cause Auto Trouble

Westport roads under construction disrupt traffic at Hotel Square and Slate Street. Officer Domninist and Deputy Sirholama manage jams as Norwalk Bridgeport trolleys switch lines. The Donnelly Co uses a steam shovel to remove roadway and lay bedrock. Delays range from minutes to nearly an hour due to detours and damaged wheels on vehicles.

Weastport Westport Michael Dominnist Shem Cistera Sirholama Hotel Slate Street Incut Tex Norwalk Bridge Squari Nash's Coser Compo Inn Donnelly Company Trafic Mtn

Danbury Names Young Police Chief Schoen

Captain George J. Schoen of Danbury, 38, chosen to head the Danbury police department, succeeding Captain David W. Bradley. He resigns from the Internal Revenue Service and takes over next Monday with a $2,000 annual salary. Bradley becomes deputy sheriff. Schoen has long CT military ties and state connections, including National Guard roles and command of Battery D Danbury.

George Schoen Danbury George J. Schoen Captin Bradley Tpohce Internal Revenue Department Schoen Condecticut Tme 8Th Co. O. A. CG Bradter Wich Simeon Pease Will Eries Mannny

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