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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1924

Page

10

Joint Meeting Of Farm Agencies In Easton June 17

Easton on June 17 hosts a joint meeting of the Connecticut Agricultural College via USDA and Fairfield County Farm Bureau at Grange Hall Center at 3 p m daylight time. Miss Mabel Milhan and Miss Kelly will represent and give a bread demonstration. Women serve supper and several local residents are noted in attendance.

Easton Connecticut Agricultural College United States Department of Agriculture Fairfield County Farm Bureau Mabel Milhan Farm Bureau Kelly

Fairfield Profiles A Local Leader Steps Down

The text notes Fairfield Profiles as a prominent figure in town, balancing community work with comarca ity wctivities. It states the servite led an active local organization in its first year, then resigned for a later nun, with a reference to a side view of Rev. FP. AL Armstrong.

Wis Vouldnres Ilev Armstrong

Westport Happenings Connecting Factories and Local Groups

A fragment recounts Westport residents in three department groupings related to nearby Yarous factories with hosts arranging gatherings. It notes a surprise party at Pred Jennings home on Rose Wiligroad featuring dancing and music with attendees including Feenry, Hlur, Bridgenort, Ida Miller, Welch, Northrop, Francis Feeney, Mary Jennings, and Louis Jones plus Fred Jennings. Separate items mention Joseph Ennis of Saugatuck injured after an auto accident in Norwalk and various local visits, trips, and appointments.

Vicini Sommer Pred Jennings Rose Wiligroad Choe Owe Feenry Philip Hlur Perry Es Bridgenort Ida Miller Ale ‘Derk Welch William Northrop Frank = Northrow Frances Feeney Mary Jenings Louis Jones Fred Jennings Joseph Ennis Saugatuck Norwalk Norvwalk

Norwalk Hat Maker Identified in Death Inquest

An inquest will be held Thursday afternoon into the death of a man struck Tuesday morning. Stephen Ganay, a hatter from Norwalk, was identified by clothing found on the body. He lived at 20 Chestnut and had been missing since Monday morning. Myron Cromby and Armstrong of the hatting company said the confirmation came from the clothing.

Stamford Council Approves Five New Patrolmen

Stamford council confirms five new patrolmen Stephen Kennedy VT Giancola Edward Beedelrick Mahoney Daniel Mulreed and nominates two more John Mulkevin and Charles A Flaggerty for upcoming confirmation. mayor Alfred N Phillips Jr appoints William bya as temp police with service needs at pavilion area and park board request.

Stamford Velegram Service Zere Alfred N. Phillips, Jr Saloweon Thing Board of Park Commissioners Police Servic Stephen Kennedy Giancola Edward Beedelrick Kode Mahoney Daniel Mulreed Jtohn Mulkevin Amd Charles A. Flaggerty Phillips Willan Bya Tepeties Salvin Phillins Tos Pr Jeto Cooma

Community notices blend music and meetings in Devon event

A Devon gathering featured a Friday evening concert and tea, with entertainment for attendees and plans to use proceeds for organ farming projects. The Telegram festival will be followed by a community watch Thursday evening, inviting all men in the community. Local officers and visiting chapters announced nearby events and social visits for the coming week.

Devon Emadotl Marapel Shepherds Walnut Beach Yelena I. Arnaul Laeta Everitin Jordy Anau Cedi Abingill Miles Amistad Norwalk Glidys Tiel Hisseubein Wheeler Ruri

Bethel Hometown Notices Chronicle June Updates

Death reported Saturday from Bethel Hometown area. Obituary notes service details and survivor names. Local education notes mention Dorothy Wood and Floyd Wood linked to Kin stent graduates. A birth announced for Samuel T. Pappa family. Rebelieh school defeat at Pavloa field marks latest local sports result.

Stratford Meeting Sets District Committee Elections Agenda

The notice outlines a Monday evening gathering on Jackman Avenue to elect a Democratic member of the district committees. Daylight saving time is noted for the event, with the purpose of formalizing slate positions and community representation.

Fairfield to be asked to adopt zoning plan

Fairfield residents will be asked to adopt a town zoning plan at an early meeting hosted by the Fairfield and vicinity Improvement Association. Edward Masser of New York will speak on zoning, with guidance from Rus sell Sage foundation. The plan would create a two district system and place limits on lot sizes, with a board of appeals and a town zoning committee.

Fairfield Watrfield Opt 2 Zone Plain Appelut Nning Eds Maneeting Eld Improvenient Edward Masser Orayning Tan City of New York Ilesul John IL Wust Bassett Alfred H. Terry Fairfirli W. Qt Batford Southport Naramore Strathel MM. Warred Cowles The Improvement Asso Fon Association

Fairfield Legion to Bring Jitney Players to Town

Fairfield’s American Legion George Alured Smith Post plans an evening program featuring the Jitney Players on Monday, June 44, rain date in Legion hall. The troupe, organized by Business Cheney of Yale, travels in a truck with a makeshift stage, set with lighting and a high canvas canopy.

Palaetelly Epran Servive Ftney Fairfield George Alured Smith American Legion Business Cheney Yale Slar Sear Havvard Dramatic Gab

Automobile crashes into Ridgefield Walker store windows

Jon Hubbard of Hubbard Radio Co. started a sedan in front of the Walker store at 6 o clock. The car leaped into gear and crossed the sidewalk striking Daniel Robinson in the back. Robinson suffered bruises as the sedan crashed into two plate glass windows, with Hubbard unable to stop in time.

Ridgefield Jon Hubbard Hubbard Radio Company Hubbard Mr. Hubbard Daniel Robinson Walker Robinson

Westport Guild Plans Comedy at Weston Hall Tonight

Westport Guild presents a comedy at Weston Hall on June 14 and 15 with cast members Clara Wakeman Josephine Crociflot and Kenneth Seafiett. The show will be followed by dancing and is run by committee Mrs Walter EB Bager Miss Hen Coley Jr and Miss Helen Budd.

Weetox Dune Tic Mose Ayat Bey the Little Pheater Ing Clara Wakeman Josephine Crociflot Kennet Seafiett Walter EB. Bager Hen- Coley Jr Helen Budd John Curtin Ant Family Wilton Milbank Robert A. Wilson New_York Willis Banks Dorothea, Howard Bridgenows

Four Appeals From Westport Court Docketed in Bridgeport

Deputy Sheriff summons witnesses for appearance as four appeals from Town Court decisions are set for hearing in Bridgeport Common Pleas Court Criminal Side. Named defendants include Stephen Harris Norwalk facing cost appeals for reckless driving Edward Bowe Westport with 200 fine costs and 9 days for liquor selling Clair y Bowe Westport 80 fine and 60 days for liquor selling and Joseph Scarpello 100 fine and costs for driving while intoxicated.

Westport Edgar H. Perry Common Pleas Court Bridgeport Decisios Igne Stephen Harris Norwalk Wyana Edward Bowe Uquor Clairy Bowe

Court Fines Driver After Bridgeport Accident Scene

Bridgeport resident Tele P Banks of Einwood was fined 50 dollars plus costs on a reckless driving count after a collision between Banks’s automobile and a motorcycle carrying Walter Mills, a fireman, leading to injuries and hospital care. Banks posted a 150 dollar bond to appeal. Judge Groul and court attaches visited the scene as proceedings followed the crash.

Trfield Tele_P Banks Einwood Place Bridgeport Arthur Bennet Banks Walter Mills Lin

Firehouse social as society notes and prizes given

Grand events at the Fire house mark a social evening with congratulations to Rev. and Mrs Beeman and families. Twenty six attended a May gathering as Miss Bronces Walker and Walter Edwards won top whist prizes while other children from Upper Tomy area were feted.

Wis Dune Jén KH. Beeman Ppd Sor Rengten Reesian Eiogollyn Alea Carrington Dorian Monty Vonipa Mes Murvest Najph Maas Las Bronces Walker Jai Widler Edwards Walter John Wrench Uriges Mveath of Mays Willian ‘Rrede Lillian Wudyker Huh Kelty Tagel Weaver Worda Wudyker Carroll the Thomas Hard OW George Hingman Butly

Victim in Norwalk Assaults Remains in Bed

Telegram service reports the Norwalk area suffered assaults and robberies last week. Victims Charles Manke William Halary Will McMoullon Kaward are under treatment. One suspect, Newcomb, faces police action with a $1,000 bond.

Notwatlis Servier Charles Manke William Halary Will McMoullon Kaward Newcomb Ramh Cna St Police

New Rector at Southport Church in Princeton Man

Rev William Schroeder accepts the fall to be rector of Trinity church Southport. He will conduct first services on Sunday July. Rev M Schroeder a graduate of Princeton University and Episcopal Theological School Cambridge Mass. He previously served at Church of the Holy Trinity New York City St Johns Monticello and Epiphany New York City. Mrs Hateb and family host a farewell supper at Herbert Grantham's home.

Center Street W. A. Matthew Aurel Runan Venter New Jersey Charles” Varmetee Black Rock Turnpike Pall Cudes Lindsley Aspetuck John Perris Westport Membr Storens Society of the Baptist Deacon Charles Everett Frank Edwards Johu Sherwood Dick Reid Margaret Gammaski Betney Sherwood Levi Kreneh Albert Kut Edward Knight Carrie Seeley Arthur Wheeler Mer Mildred Ferris Fairfield Tsgram William Trinity Church Southport Wil M. Schroeder Princeton University Episcopal Theological School Cambridge Mass Church of the Holy Trinity New York City St. John's Church Monticello New York Wradh Grace Deroy Hateb Herbert Grantham

Plan to keep Leary on Stamford payroll blocked

June 11 Stamford scene where City Council blocks Bartholomew's attempt to pay Leary as a permanent assistant to the health commissioner. The resolution would have used 2500 from the Board of Finance, but the council voted to limit Leary to acting status only until the health department's contingent fund is replenished.

Amtford Sele/ Service Raymond Fear Saneeliy Common V Council Frederick Bartholomiaw Leary Bosra of Finance Board of Health Beary Health Commissioner Health Department Bartholomew Mr. Bartholomew

Lordship Social and Club Activities Highlight Week

Local notes report a Frankforter roast at the country club hosted by Mrs. Rudolph Kuchne with post roast dancing. New residents arrive on Poplar Street, and A. W. Burritt buys villas Monday, while bird sightings including Blackburnian warbler and towhees are logged near Hillside Avenue. Leniship Country Cin directors meet to review summer sports plans, a piano committee is formed, and inter-troop games draw large crowds with troop and junior matchups upcoming.

Janehy Travre France New York Yinke First Avenue Finke Shiren Hillside Avenue Maryland Leniship Country S Jarob Pyronas Wes Roo Neo Strateford Carl Bust Stratford Carroll Avenue Pats Bridgeport Tr I

Rum Raid Hearing Slated for Today

South Norwalk June 11 The case against George Flynn manager of a Water Street booze den and James Plunkett his bartender will be heard in City Court Thursday morning Plunkett faces seven liquor law counts and Flynn bond set at 960 dollars police traced the raid to Flynn's Water and Washington streets on May 30 through State Police efforts led by Sergeant Frank Virelli.

South Norwalk George Flynn Washington Streets James Plunkett Pluunkett Bridgeport Flynn

Deaconess School Managers Meet with Miss Stowe

The Deaconess training School for Deacons and missionaries at New Haven held its regular monthly meeting and picnic supper at Mapleton the residence of Miss Stowe, with Miss Jessie Arbuckle of Buffalo present. Noted attendees included Dr. Bartow, Dr. Bell, and many New Haven residents. upcoming whist games at Newtown Country Club were announced with dates and high scorers.

Newtown Lane Hothy Peles Gram Services Sandy Hook Arbuckle New Haven Buffalo Dro Charles 13 John HW. Gell Jeanette Udith Bell Wkliow Mansfield Charles F HK Blowe Methodist Church Pootatuel Grange South Britain Newtown Country Club Herbert Ekins Charles A. Teale Wallace N. Mitchell Torite Mearthur J Charl Ehsis

Stamford Child Hit By Automobile In Front Of Home

Four year old Morris Shere of Washington Avenue and North Street was struck by a car driven by C F Markean of 64 North Street. The boy sustained a fractured skull and other injuries and was taken to Stamford hospital in serious condition. Markean said the steering apparatus failed and he lost control.

Stamford Morris Shere Cosner Washington Avenue North Street Stamford Hospital C.F. Markean Mickeans

Wilton Notes and Local Happenings in June

The Wilton community reports a service grave cutlery purchase, family medical notes, and a Georgetown physician’s view that recovery chances are slightly better. Local clubs gather for meetings, church events planned, and students receive recognitions. residents attend social events and bid farewell to neighbors while mentions of individuals and places anchor the page news.

resignation of Cy Jennings as Chairman prompt meeting

The group will meet at the hour to announce the resignation of Cy Jennings as Chairman and to elect a new leader. Although a contest is anticipated between Simon Ve v Albert Fe, Lavery for his allies, members feel confident Lavery will be elected.

Cy Jennings Siinean Ve Albert Fe Lavery Alfies M Lavery

Farming Course Aids Newtown Pupils

Newtown on June 11. William C Baxter agriculture instructor at Hawley High School has led a year long vocational course helping claven pupils. The program stresses practical farming subjects like animal husbandry poultry dairy swine horses and farm shop work plus milk testing. A shop was created for repairs teaching farm mechanics under Baxter who is a Connecticut Agricultural College graduate. Principal QO EH Stoddard praised the course’s practical value to the community.

Newtown Wiliam C. Baxter Wawley High School Claven Baxter Connecticut Agricultural College QO. EH Hawley

Miss Neary Feted At Westport Bridal Shower

Westport June 11. Elizabeth Neary of Fairfield and Bridgeport teacher was honored at a bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Ralph W. Curley. Green and white decor featured white carnations and ferns. Attendees included Marguerite Smith Lezette Schuman May Beary Mary Kelly and many others from local families and school circles.

Westport Edward Main Street Elizabeth Neary Fairfield Franklin School Bridgeport Ralph W. Curley Missury Marguerite Smith Lezette Schuman May Bearney Alice Smith Mary Kelly Loretta Lavery Hose Flanagan Marion Whalen Adelaide Brown O. T.tatterson John Lynch Wal Archambault Wilam Walsh M. Schuman Morris Downs M. Nichols Elizabeth Brown George Schuman William Fable Neary W. A. Mattett Mra Reno. Curley

Huntington Women’s Club Formally Proclaims Coolidge Club

The Huntington Women’s club informed President Coolidge via secretary Minted Arundel that the Huntington group is honored to be named the first Coolidge club of America in Connecticut. The Happy Sewers sewing club met at White Thirls school finishing bags, achieving perfect attendance, and plans to attend a Blue Woven club demonstration. Mrs A William Cawthra of Shelbourne underwent a serious operation, while Mrs Frederick Byitts remains with her parents in Rutbury. Local residents Mrs John Petersen and Dolph Levert were noted, with several others visiting or traveling this week.

iTuntington Coolidge Injaes Ietler Rysident Coolidge Huntington Club Coolidge Club of America Connecticut Arundel Happy Sewers’ Sewing Club White Thirls Blue Woven Club A. William Cawthra Shelvenue Parlato Lin Derby Marold Peterson New Haven Ace John Petersen Shelton Avenue Frederick Byitts Raxbury Juyaphe White Byitts Atane Dolph Levert William Teers Aid Otte Drdgeport Jonas Revie Beookiyi Kings County Lile John Arundel

Bishop Brewster to Visit Westport Sunday

Reverend Chauncey Episcopal Bishop Brewster of willfeoma will visit Westport Sunday for a first appearance at a church service. A tumbling choir will perform as part of the regular Sunday program, with events set for 6 to 10.

Bishop Brewster Westport Tele Y Wright Chauncey Episcopal Pilshop Willfeoma Chris eGuachure

Milford Ladies Aid Society Celebrates 60 Years

Milford June 11. The annual meeting of the Ladies Aid Society of the Mary Taylor M. E. Church was held in the church parlors. Members and guests marked the sixtieth anniversary with a banquet and an Evening of Reminiscences. Attending were Mrs Z Allen, Mrs Alice Patchin, Emma Chase the last living charter member Mrs Benjamin, Bert Hurle, Fannie Gardner, Mrs Ralph Peck and Mrs Noyes Bailey.

Milford Ladies’ Aid Society Mary Taylor M Z. Allen Alice Patchin Emma Chase Benjamin

Newtown Station Briged and Grain Office Ransacked

The Newtown railroad station was entered last night by YBGGS, and the Newtown Coal and Grain company office was also broken into. Entry was made through a west window using a railroad tool. nothing of value was taken from the grain office. Danbury railroad detectives are expected to arrive to investigate.

Newtown Newtown Coal and Grain Company Carlson Grain Company Danbury Hines Fairfield County Granges Pootatuck Nigate Anna G. Murphy Walter Reynolds G. Herbert Eking eLader James BR Elsie Stowe Methodist Church Grange

Modern man too soft says woman doctor

Dr. Jane Walker, England's noted physician, tells International News Service modern men from England to America are growing too soft. She cites tea rituals and casual grooming as signs, noting old men wearing spats and manicured hands as examples of this trend.

Jane Walker England International News Service Berties Algernons Jane

Iceman to Take Wares to Farms This Summer

Rural life gains new speed as ice delivery expands to farms across regions. Motor trucks will haul ice along white ribbon roads delivering to farmsteads and roadside stands, with many orders picked up on intersections and in small inland villages. National Ice Industries reports indicate widespread rural delivery this summer.

Radin Ang International Neawa National Association of Ice Industries

Curious Hermes Carrier Brings Pioneering British Planes

Britain's largest air craft carrier the Hermes is remodelled to serve in the Atlantic Fleet. Known as the most curious ship in the Navy it features a starboard side mast funnel and superstructure with a broad deck for aircraft. Two hangars below deck house twenty planes raised to the deck by electric motors.

Britain International Derks

Glands Extracts Said to Boost Brain Cells

Dr Bernard Hollander, Britain's leading brain specialist, reports that modern glandular preparations do not create new brain cells but some preparations may increase activity in existing brain and nerve cells. He notes benefits in fatigue and cases where mental decline stems from exhaustion or debility.

Bernard Hollander Britain Jeading Wlienns International Hollander

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