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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1925
Page
12
A community carnival in Newtown raised a substantial amount for the Visiting Nurse service. Miss Mary Hawes led efforts with a broad volunteer committee, hosting attractions, food, and dances that drew large crowds and strong local support. The event featured staged entertainments, a Grewal quarters exhibit, and numerous booths, ending with appreciations for all workers and donors.
Local report outlines Fairfield resident charged with operating under the influence following a Monday incident. Court records list the defendant, vehicle details, and alleged damage while authorities verify sobriety and assess liability.
Stratfield youth Jont I Vulgin, son of Mr and Mrs John Colgan of Sedan Terpare, graduates from Colgate University today after teaching for pay, with plans to enter law school following graduation.
The Rev Alfred Clint Wotton of First Congregational Church preached to the Stamford High School graduating class of 1925 marking the start of commencement week. 117 members attended as Miss Katherine Lerard read the class history and other events included readings, a class dance, and plans for West Point later in the week.
A graduation event was held at St Mary's Greenwich. Families and staff gathered to honor a large class with diplomas and medals awarded to numerous students including notable names such as Margaret Thaeh and Dorothy Catherine finn, among others, as part of the school’s ceremony.
The officers of Park City Masons initiate a degree in Greenwich amid ritual work and candidate inspection. The lodge plans further ceremonies with potential candidate submissions and officer leadership.
A fragmentary ad notes a new beauty powder named Melloglo claiming to improve nose shine and facial appearance. It touts a velvety finish and beautifying effects, urging readers to try the product. The text is garbled but presents Melloglo as the featured item.
Marion Edwards appointed at Westport School system amid lengthy background noting seventeen years in teaching, administration and Americanization work. Text highlights her experience from Danbury to Harvardville and current temporary post in Leominster, with other local civic updates and graduation remarks from Staples High School.
A Milford man dies of heart disease in a confirmed case reported with family notes: his mother and brother are mentioned in the obituary as decedent’s survivors. The fragmentary text references Dr WoW Fischer and a special woikin entry but lacks full context.
Miss Louise Nichols daughter of Mr and Mrs James B Nichols of Mount Pleasant Newtown graduates from the Danbury Institute of Music with honors. She won scholarships in piano and violin, studied under Miss Ea Curtis and Prof H Rawlins Baker, and will enter Hawley High School with the senior class this fall where she helped Hawley win the silver cup as basketball champions of the Housatonic Alley Interscholastic leagues.
Milford Fire Board schedules a public hearing June 20 in the town hall on a proposed electrical code to govern installation and inspection of all electric wires and equipment. The ordinance creates an electrical inspector under the fire board, requires permit applications, and outlines penalties of up to fifty dollars per violation.
In Stamford on June 21 a parish recreation program at St John’s Catholic aims to engage children. Gerald McGlynn directs activities, with 600 participants already. Plans include indoor space for winter, baseball leagues, swimming instruction, and Girl Scout support.
Westport pastor Shenieta Mackenzie and her husband were honored with a surprise fortieth anniversary party at their Linden Line home. Friends and church members from the community attended, including local dignitaries and family. The event featured a candlelight supper and reflections on their years of service and family life. The article also notes a separate town meeting and carnival discussions, plus court activity and Greens Farms High School fundraising efforts.
Huntington Grange appoints committees for a fall field day with Trumbull Grange and for a sale in October. Ethel M Teardsley named chairman with Mishaleg Willado in charge of the supper. Members and friends visit Gardiner and Chelmsford area. alfalfa growing advocated. dozens of local names appear in the community notes.
The town hints at a commissioner candidate with one formal announcement and rumors another appears on the slate. An election is set for Monday at Lincoln School with officials including James Flinley and Clarence Hall in clerical roles.
At Derby City Court Judge A C Baldwin heard cases including 19 year old Charle Flynn fined 10 dollars and five days in county jail for intoxication. Other defendants faced charges of non support reckless driving and intoxication with fines and suspended sentences noted. Music supervisor TheW Clark remains Derby school music leader but resigned to take a post in Arizona.
Brookfield girls Olea Kreis Sus fi and Kenneth Rippy among New Milford High School graduates as exercises conclude Monday. Gertrude Gustafson, 18, featured among graduates from Pinching State Normal School with ceremonies at Hotel Green. Wedding bells rang as Alsa Florence Gustavson of Brookfield wed Clinton Hooper of Danbury June 15 at First Congregational Church Danbury. reception followed at bride’s home. Hooper a Danbury nurse graduate.
Community notes from Redding including a June 2 visit by Kenneth Knns of Porto Rico to the Sanford home, a Woman's Auxiliary benefit bridge planned for June 27 at Carrie Mathers's house, and a Grange hall dance and carnival June 27 with four piece orchestra. Local residents attending events in New York and Norwalk are listed among weekly social items.
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