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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1925

Page

6

Bus Driver Fined for Reckless Driving in Milford

Fairfield reports a driver from Bridgeport fined for reckless operation after a court appearance. State Trooper Eugene Burns coordinated the case, the single docket item disposed. Other local notes include the Unquown Fife and Drum corps taking second place in Stamford, a Fairfield Garden Club Flower Show, and upcoming community events from Champ's Farm to the American Legion Jitney Players.

Fairfield J Behan Bridgeport Newark Port Ous Eugene R Burns Gay Judea Clarence R Fife Stamford Fairfield Garden Club Jenings Handy and Harman Southport

E A Olmstead Dies in Wilton

Edward A. Olmstead of Olmstead Hill Wilton dies at his home aged 74. He is survived only by his sister and long-time caregiver Miss Ma Olmstead. Funeral Wednesday at Norwalk Methodist Church with Rev Andrew S Chamberlain. interment in Mion Hill M E Church Cemetery. Local obituary notes his robust health prior to illness and his lifelong residence in the family homestead.

Wilton Speial Olmstead Hill Tong Edward A. Olmstead Mr Olmstead John A. Olmstead Ma O Olmstead Andrews F. Chamberlain Norwalk Methodist Church Zinn Hll Eye Cannondale Stony Acres Aves Washington Delaa DuPont Frank Leaves Montfair N. G Feuchel Camroach Yahoo! of Musical Art New York Stony tAcress Wilton Congregational Church Zion Hill M E Fred Bunker Oberlin Ohio Sydney Oberlin College Howard Fairchild Bulza Deth Fairchild College For Librarians Avrogue Charles St. Matthew's Eplaco 1 Ernest P Boan Diavict

Man Held For Assault Not Wanted In New York

Stamford June 15 Special A curious case arose when New York police advised that Samuel Krinsky alias Michael Levy of 353 Madison St New York was not wanted there and was released after detention since Sunday on a felonious assault charge. Max Kirschenbaum of Madison St New York claimed a stab wound from Krinsky in a New York brawl over a woman. Krinsky had been detained locally and was set to be surrendered but was freed once confirmed not wanted by NY authorities.

Stamford New York Samuel Krinsky Michael Levy Madison Street Strinsky Levy Max Kirschenbaum Krinsky Kirschenbaum

Father J R Egan Newly Ordained Mass at St Rose's

Newtown June 15 Special. Rev J Richard Egan was ordained in New York and celebrated his first mass at St Sebastian's Long Island. About 500 parishioners packed the church and lined the altar rail for a blessing. A reception in Palestine district honored him with near 60 relatives and guests. Egan is nephew of prominent local Egan family. Separate town meeting on reorganizing the Newtown Fire Company was adjourned to June 22 to discuss plans and funding for a motor chemical apparatus up to five thousand dollars.

Newtown St. Rose's Church J Richard Egan Holy Order of the Priesthood St Patrick's Cathedral New York City Woodside Long Island St Sebastian's Ignitzea Father Egan Richard Egan Palestine District Andrew Egan Brooklyn William Egan James Egan William H. Kennedy St Rose's Church Francis Murphy J. J McAuliffe Beacon Falla J. Richard Egan George Egan William H Egan Pennsylvania New York Andrew J Egan William Maher Woodsde John Myers John Peter Egan Danbury Thomas Dyer Mary Murph William Murphy Waterbury Wiliam Egan Edward Otis Town Hall Fire Department Rer Oscar Pitzachtier Fee Po Ganion Cmpany Prev

Ninth District Meeting In Stratford Thursday Night

Stratford June 15 The Ninth District Civic association announces a Thursday evening talk by Dr. George W. Judson on The Stratford of Tomorrow at Putney chapel. The same evening the club holds its annual strawberry supper and plans a fall field day with bake, baseball and races.

Stratford George W. Judson Putney Chapel Ninth District Civic Association

Woman Heads to Atlantic City After Five Day Escapade

Greenwich June 15 A society matron Mrs Virginia Moore of Bruce Park left with her husband for Atlantic City N J this morning. She had been located in Westport with her chauffeur Jerry O Connor and a Westport youth known as Chip Deating driving Moore s car. O Connor and Dooling were arrested for intoxication and operating a vehicle under liquor but released later. Prosecutor calls the affair a closed book.

Greenwich Virginia Moore Bruce Park William Card Moore Atlantic City N. J Moore Westport State Burns Eeectives Jerry O'Connor Bedford N. Y Chip” Deating Mr. Moore O'Connor

Monroe to Have P T Association

Monroe, June 15. A public meeting is set for Wednesday at 8 p.m. at Elmtreet school house to organize a Parent-Teacher Association with Mrs. Ellsworth of Stratford aiding. R E Jones will discuss caring for growing stock at 4 p.m. Friday at Stepney fire-house, open to all interested. A one act comedy Good Morning Teacher will be performed Tuesday at Monroe Town hall at 9 p.m. by Long Hin E Y P I under Lady Martha Chapter O E. Regular Lady Martha Chapter No. 10% meeting will be at Masonic Temple Wednesday evening.

Monroe Elmtreet Stepney Long Hin Y. P Lady Martha Monroe Town Hall O. E Masonic Temple Bomice Selleck Raphal Lucas Long Hill Bradford Hawley A Lynge Stratford

Hayzette Ordered On Probation For Wife Support

Stamford June 15 Special Leon Hayzette of Belltown Stamford was placed on probation for zero days by Judge Samuel Young and ordered to contribute to his wife Mrs Hayzette forces she says he assaulted her and threw her down a flight of stalls. she claims he had been drinking. The couple have had prior troubles including living apart and a later written agreement to reunite. Financial matters appear to fuel the discord.

Stamford Leon Hayzette Belltown Samuel Young Hayzette

Memorial service well attended at Long Ridge cemetery

Memorial services conducted by Long Ridge Cemetery association were held at Long Ridges Congregational church due to rain. Rev. Elizabeth C. Torrey, Rev Robert Grenfell and Rev Edward A. Lewis spoke, with church choir vocal selections. Odd Fellows from Rippowam and Puritan Lodges decorated graves. a second service occurred at Casino with Daughters of Rebekah participation and addresses by Judson C. Hendrickson and Richard G. Plumley.

Stamford Long Ridge Cemetery Association Long Ridges Congregational Church Elizabeth C. Torrey Robert Grenfell Edward A. Lewis Rippowam Lodge Puritan Lodge Odd Fellows Daughters of Rebekah Judson C. Hendrickson Richard G Plumley

New High School Curriculum and Admission Rules

New England College Certificate Board outlines scholarship standards for entrance and exam admittance. Students must maintain 85 percent in each subject to be recommended for entrance exams and 75 percent for consent to take them. High school credit totals and graduation requirements are explained, with added vocational subjects and junior high access. The board plans to review building plans next week as the new school nears commission in September.

C. ¢. Thompson W. W. Rogers Stratford Connecticut Normal Schoola Normal Schoola Stratford High School Bridgeport Hingland College Certificate Board Oder Irpelt

Governor Trumbull Signs Tax Measures Reducing Gasoline Tax

Hartford June 16 AP Governor Trumbull signed bills including a substitute for House Bill 280 cutting the stock insurance company levy from ten mills on market values to four mills and trimming the transfer tax to two mills. He also enacted a two cent per gallon state gasoline tax.

Hartford Trumbull

Stoeckel Receives Trinity College Degree

Hartford June 15 AP In a commencement ceremony Trinity College graduated 32 students as Bishop William Lawrence urged improved religious instruction and leadership in the curriculum. Seven recipients gained honorary degrees including Robbins B. Stoeckel State Commissioner of Motor Vehicles named Master of Arts.

Hartford Citiss Trinity College Wiliam Lawrence Massachusetts College Curiculum Robbins B. Stoeckel

Long Hill notes graduation and town closings due to fever

Long Hill reports no eighth grade graduation this year because of scarlet fever while all town schools will close Friday June 19. Notices mention neighbors' kindness, a Brown College reunion trip, fundraiser success, local flower sellers, and various townspeople visiting, moving, or working in Bridgeport and nearby areas.

Long Hill Long Brown College Providence Finance Board Wesley Botsford Elizabeth Cadwell Florence Albert Emma Sherwood Hazel Weaver Davey Bridgeport High School Joseph Martin Bridgeport Henry Adams Stanhope Worcester Mass Walter Radcliffe South America Emma Sherman Lawrence Sherman Frank Bray Ele’e Monroe Street Samuel Tannes Capitol Avenue Henry Adama, Jr Easton Reservoir Misa Irma Toucey Hartford Edsvin Vermont Homer Hubbell Tashua H'll Farm

Canada Moves to Block Power Exports

Ottawa reports a resolution introduced by MP Tes eau of the Conservative West Trembton to forbid any export without a yearly license. The House debated the measure as officials prepared to consider curtailing power shipments, signaling a broad debate over energy policy.

Ottawa RV Teseau West Trembton

Mrs Garrity Honored At Surprise Shower Easton

Mrs William Garrity formerly Miss Olla Dickerson was guest of honor at a Saturday afternoon surprise shower hosted by relatives and friends at the Dickerson home. Guests enjoyed ice cream cake and punch and presented gifts. list of attendees includes many local residents and relatives.

Redding Children Class Members Named at St Marys

Five Reading children were among the class of 68 confirmed at St Mary's church in Bethel by Rt. Rev John G. Murray auxiliary bishop of Hartford. Names listed include Margaret M'Collam Mary Sullivan Seton Sullivan Catherine Gill and John Sullivan.

Charles O Perry Pau) Mevian Harry Lounsbury Lemupl Sanford Mary M'Collam Yale University Wolney Hall Frederick Shaw Ridgefield School John Sullivan Breigeport Seabelly McDonald Ming Julia Reynolds

Beeny Completes Fourth Year as Stamford Scout Executive

Stamford district marks Beeny's fourth year in charge. Since his arrival in June 1422 enrollment rose 3 percent, with nine new troops formed and 263 new scouts. Nine scoutmasters and seven assistant masters appointed, Connecticut reps to Eastern States Exposition thrice, Pine Tree Patrol set a world camp record, and Churchill Blackman named international jamboree delegate to Copenhagen.

Stamford A. Wilson Beeny Churchill Blackman Copenhagen

Pleasing program on Children's Day at Congregational Church

An unusually fine Children's Day program at Congregational church featured the theme Our Lamp of Life. Reverend Vale ter Bell Denny delivered The Cat to Worship, with Miss Julia Denny representing Religion and addressing parents. Two children were baptized, and the program included stories, songs, a Bible dialogue, a play The Four Missionaries, and country costumes. Bibles were given to reaching age seven, and proceeds support the Congregational Sunday School Extension society. Guests from Woodbury attended and a birth and local health note followed.

Huntington Congregational Suday Valeter Bell Denny Julia Denny Hugh Albert Beattie Warren Ueatueing Uilza May Romanio Joseph Romanio Helen M Jara Jesus Finter James Nicholas Margaret Jones Florence Parkins Maud Arundell Fdyna Witzpatrick Clorinda McGuire Dorothy Bradbury Wiliam Garey Peter Parker Joseph Hardy Moffat Africa China Japan India Jare Pileraon Wealey Millard Wayne Denny David Jones Edna Stspatrick Clorinda McGare Congregational Sunday School Extension Society

Milford Junior Prom Lights Up Town Hall Friday Night

Milford notes describe the junior prom at the Town hall on Friday with the Milford High School senior class as guests. Dr E Patchen directs cinnamon colors and seasonal flowers, while Orville Bescher chairs the committee. Corcoran's Blue and Gray provide music for an eight to twelve o'clock dance with a Mrs Gifford Ryder as hostess. A big Milford Fire Dept outing follows as Arc Engine Co No 1 plays Beymour against Citizen's Engine Co. Plus notes on the Court Daughters of America meeting, a widening river project, an electric code hearing, and local obituaries and bar exam plans for Milford boys.

Milford Milford High Schoo E. Patchen Aeason Corcoran Blue Gray Heatra Mi Iate Mra Gifford Ryder Mra Bescher Orville Bescher Mem and Friends Arci Engine Company No 1 Beymoon Beymour Milford Boye Cecentron Ho Aatonic Neil's Island Board of Fire Commission Mary Taylor M Martin Fran Whelan Math Whelan Naugatuck Avenue W Nut Beach Edward Fran Harria M Harria Bridgeport Avenue Whelan Bridgeport Bridgeport Hi School Atude University Washington, DC Hiis Milford HS Car Ve University Washington, D

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