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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1922
Page
4
Despondent after a quarrel with her husband, 51 year old Mrs Netrid Trowland killed herself with a .32 caliber revolver in Norwalk. The pair had been separated for months. she reportedly sought reconciliation and shot herself in his presence. Coroner’s inquest not planned as no crime.
Milford June 13 Wonaware fodee C F will hold anandi memorial service for departed brothers Sunday. Odd Fellows march to Milford cemetery to decorate graves then hold divine service at Plymouth Congregational church with Rev Charles Atking delivering the memorial address. Donations for decorations requested. Local court order of Amaranth whist at Mrs David A Yelimayer residence Wednesday. Ladies Aid annual meeting and election at Mary Saylor church Wednesday afternoon. Woman's Home Missionary society meets Thursday at Mrs William Woodruff home at 3 o'clock.
Reports from Milford Chamber of Commerce show plans to assist harbor improvements and a factory expansion. Delegates from Hart convention discussed with club members while a road funding inquiry seeks appropriation support. Resignations of officers were noted as past vice president Gaylord chaired the meeting.
Residents in Trumbull show keen interest as approval for a new state road into Bridgeport is secured. The town bears its share of costs while a connection is planned to the state road between Monroe and Huntington. Work is expected to start soon. The Tong Till Fine company held a party at the Firehouse. Grading is finished and the lawn reseeded. The Methodist strawberry supper was postponed to next week. Mrs J W Whitney returns from Norwalk visit.
Milford mill area reports that the Milford High School class of 1922 or 1923 will hold graduation Thursday evening in the Cent Grainmine school auditorium. Commissioner A B Meredith of the State Board of Education will deliver the commencement address, with Judge C W Platt presenting diplomas. Valedictorian Kendall Hudson and prizewinner Gertrude Grabber are named among the honorees. many graduates plan to attend college this fall.
A two day event at Bridgeport Art League opened yesterday in the Art League clubhouse on Clinton Avenue. Hundreds of pennants fringe the lawn as long tables display wares from aprons to toys and confections. A large flower show lines the inside, judged by Jon Harding with prizes awarded for roses, delphiniums, peonies, and other blooms. Special program features include interpretive dances and a musical program in the afternoon.
Stratford League debates against Dr Johar Sene’s smallpox fund request amid vaccination concerns. Milford and Devon League members attend as Secretary Canton references vaccination effects and quotes Charles W. Simpson.
Superintendent Young announces staffing shifts for Westport and Bridge Street schools. Several teachers resign or transfer, with replacements named for Staples High and Bedford Green schools, while salaries see no rise and some increases trimmed.
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