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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1923

Page

16

Norwalk Readies Fete for Foreign Wars Veterans

Norwalk prepares for a two day encampment of the Veterans of Foreign Wars this weekend. State Commander John W Williams of Bridgeport to receive city keys. officers to be elected and installed Sunday afternoon. Captain Walter R. Collins of South Norwalk among leading contenders for commander. Women of the auxiliary to be active, with a banquet at the Norwalk Armory.

Norwalk Speetsl Nemeath Wosnen Wopf Vaptan Walter South Norwalt Wet Elterns Bike Homie South Noaweath Red Men's Hall South Norwalk Myer Walvin Burton John VW. Williams Bridgeport State Armory West Agenue Willams Mewra Esseient John +J. Wilams Fritgeport Wif Alfred Fitter Hartford Joseph Kolinsky Middletown Leems PE Norwale Terreon

Dog Poisoner Rampant in Stratfield Section

Local reports allege a dog poisoner is active in the Stratfield area. Police and wardens investigate recent animal poisonings, with residents urged to keep pets indoors and monitor suspicious activity as patrols increase.

Stratfield Section

Norwalk to pay 66360 for street widening project

At a Norwalk meeting residents and officials debated a proposed street widening along Wash new street. A public hearing was held and many property owners expressed concern while a vote approved an ordinance for the project. Delayed by weather, the session continued to set further committee actions on widened Main street and related routes.

Suewalk South Norwalk Oude Bea Camp Call T Tue Magen Rae Lune

Oiling Improves Stratford Roads Amid Dust Reduction

Stratford June 26 reports say oiling South Main and Broad streets reduced dust and eased auto traffic. Automobiles detour via West Broad and Barnum avenues, increasing wear on Broad Street. Oil applied from Hard’s corner toward Neck bridge, but initial supply only partially revived the surface. dust remains near the bridge.

Stratford Sonthy Taide Shin

Heat and travel woes reported in Danbury region

The Telegram reports multiple complaints about extreme heat affecting roads and vehicles, with drivers facing steering difficulties and stray vehicle issues. Several residents plan summer stays away, while others leave for family or work trips, and local hospitals see patients with illnesses amid conditions.

Uniteds Forté Forfeit Game After No Show

Uniteds forfeited three league games after failing to appear for a Monday night contest against Stinstora M. 4. The forfeit left them with two wins and six losses on the season, reflecting a troubled start to the schedule.

Ted Church Pine Stinstora M. 4 Uniteds Varfeims Woo

Westport Town Court Begins Its Existence Monday

The newly created Westport Town Court will begin operations Monday with several cases on the docket. Details list defendants from New York and Bridgeport for offenses including reckless driving and improper conduct, with court appearances slated for Saturday afternoon and the following days.

Westport Hulorday Tin Wothy Hide Gediton Dward Bo Bradley Dave Thomas Boynne Wilerberg Stace Moller Bee i Garval Toseph — Pratearvilli Albert Waikint Arawaigay New York City Jon Shevitt Uffard Nichols Joseph Caratia Sampson Avenue Reitgenert Che & Oneharne Caryn Michae Manokivea Teo Crewe Goditer Dominick Alahara Agaluck Wallen Mare York Bridgeport di Vinae Corns Miranda Gates Fenitt Brooklyn N.V Cour Terse City Nichole New Nichols Gmail Keresones Nichola Lerom A. Minnery En Ayvente Wildie Wierr Tv Garring Bank Sirect New York Unity Sid Hon Toursda

Social News and Weekend Visits Across Stratford Area

Easton Rewlat and family hosted visitors including Willie Redding and Myra amid Myra. Guests over the weekend included Mrs. George B. Teens, Miss Warrier, Silas De Herat, and Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Jennives. Arthur Sherwood spent time in Stratford with Mrs. Frank Bevis of Steyn. Recent visitors at the Keller home included Mrs. Prod Wharler Mildred Wheeler CNAs Malden and daughter Edith from Bridgeport and Mr. Robinson of Hartford. Refreshments were served as guests enjoyed a serenade and social gathering. The group attended a wedding in Greenfield and returned for extended visits with local families in Stratford and Fairfield Beach.

Rewlat Bo Mildred Wheeler Cnas Malden Aughter Edith Bridgeport Robinson Uarford Frank Bevis Steyn Arthuy Sherwood Swent Moneay Atre Frank Fy, Blakeman Oreo Charles Givert Athan Hove Afra Ti Tinkersan Ars Georseah Wendall Iene Marsh Mierinsy Jennings Oln Qckerson Gladys Dickerson Flora Andres Gener aTrasra Arthur Staples Robert Tom Cochran Walter Hall Arthur Rush F K Cyril Kendall Raymond Kent Ealvin Drown Col Gan Dinkerson Jr Dickerson Mops Bracny Teibes Ste George Marsh Red Marsh Mira Androse Marsh Tryin Tdwarda Mielsan- Wade Waode-Colepaugh Greenfield Plorrare Fronéhin Brideonor Amhinse Ales Erwin Réwards Shemvon Oni Chester Merritt Ward Steatfield Manrar Mildred Pervig Sherwood and Goerrs Auburn Richard Apis Pridwepart Arwin Bilwird Fairfield Beach

Workmen Start Digging Canal For New Reservoir In Easton

Workmen begin a canal dig to supply a new Easton reservoir from the Mil River Reel Ti Nol and Pepper Street sources. The project includes a mile long tunnel and a roadway dyke, with heavy equipment and rights of way cleared to a width of sixty feet, expected to take five years to complete. The canal will start near the Easton Mooroe Town line and run toward Newtown township, aiding the new reservoir system.

Easton Reneet Pepper Street Peston Easton and Mooroe Taymiaio Newtown Township Upper Mill River Rock Rimon New Easton

Lordship News Highlights and Local Committee Appointments

Lordship Mea S118 reports Busy activity amid Lordship curves as residents outline plans for a Seouty gala. A committee including Howard Bers, Leslin Hoffman, Durton Melville Ottaway, Mrs Ottoway and Elisabeth Oedviksen is formed to arrange the pial on Suds Fourth at the Lordship Sunday Sel. Mrs Hilda Meelles is noted for activity with the Lordship Girl Saints while spending time at Mrs Buffington’s home on Meal venue.

Bedley Hewamae Gish Seouty A. Tensdaye Vaeiton Mra. Buffington Howard Bers Leslin Hoffman Dadins Durton Melville Ottaway M.ottoway Eligabeth Oedviksen Suds Hilda Meelles Tnawn Fl Lordship Mys Buhington Oder Avenue Edward Torg Lesii Noffman Jamey Harlow Melvine Ottugay

Elizabeth Ded riksen Councils Picnic Committee Appointment

Elizabeth Ded riksen has appointed a committee to arrange preparations for a Sunday school picnic to be held on July 10 under the Lordship. The committee will oversee planning and fundraising activities to ensure a successful event.

Elizabeth Dedriksen Petty Lordship Sunday School

Candee Continues Case Against Wilton Man Norwalis

Special to the newspaper reports Candee pressing the case in Norwalk city court. The trial concerns alleged injuries from Wiltal events with damages sought. Key witness Mrs Writehamd testifies as a material witness while Lea Davis and Tom Silene plan travel to Europe later in the week for continuation.

Candee Wilton Man Norwalis Norwalk Wiltal Writehamd Lea Davis Tom Silene Europe The Sun Sr

Banker's Aunt Power in German Politics

Meriden banker Charles Rockwell dies prompting recall of Mary Lee Rockwell widow of a prominent German noble house member. She was famed as a leading American social figure in Berlin whose influence, though indirect, guided German political circles before the war. Her marriage linked her to the Frtufeldt family, shaping decades of transatlantic ties.

Fairfield Plans Fourth of July Events

Fairfield outlines July 4 observances with a town green gathering led by Daughters of the American Revolution chair Munice Dennie Wurr, speaker Mrs. James P. Andrews of Hartford, and John H. Shively of Southport. Airfield band concert at 9:26 p.m. parade with Boy Scouts and drum corps, Commodore’s banquet at Pequot Yacht Club, water sports at Fairfield Beach Club, and a Mah Jong party and dance at Seach club.

Fatrifield Independence Fairfeld Dennie Wurr Daughters Connecticut Soviets Trev John H. Shively Southport Boy Scouts Carapore Gurla Ne Pequot Yacht, Club Fairfield Beach Club Seach Club

Two Broken Bones in Gallantry Price at Sea

WESTPORT June 1 A telegram reports a man named Albert Rau twenty six years old from a town near here injured in a mishap at Compo Beach during a storm. He suffered two broken bones in his leg after a car stall and failed attempt to start the motor. A passing motorist offered aid and a local woman who helped refused to provide her name or assurances about expenses.

Westport Albert Rau Compo Beach Dayton

Girl breaks leg as auto overturns on embankment

Atreteld June 26 Special to the Telegram Jennie Malang 14 suffered a broken leg when an automobile she rode in on Spruce street overturned and rolled down an embankment. Ane Gennaris of New Forks was driving and lost control after hitting a sand pit. He has no driver's license and was summoned to appear in Yewnecourt Thursday morning. All party members were visiting at the house of William F Mantallia at Hulls Parnas.

Atreteld Arthur Ben Willian F. Mantallia al Hulls Parnas

Coroner to Probe Norwalk Explosion

Coroner Phelan will probe the fatal gasoline tank explosion in Norwalk on June 16. Mrs Anna Mixon Fry died from burns while seated in the car. Chemists from Tudor company and experts from DuPont will reproduce the scene this afternoon with the pump supplier also represented.

Norwalk Anna Mixon Fray Phelan Br.i Stanley Isadore No- Yak Haybestos Company Max Nickowils DuPont Runner Company Wairfield Tudor Company

Burton Retires as Clerk for Health Reasons

The Town of Burton's selectmen accepted the resignation of Town Clerk and Town Treasurer O B Burton due to ill health after over twenty years of service. L N Whitney was appointed to fill the unexpired term. Whitney has served in town offices and is tied to local church and fire company. Annie Beach will remain as assistant to Burton's successor.

Long Ili O. B. Burton Burton Brent Florida Selectmen L. N. Whitney Afr Whitney Board of Finance Ranford S. Beach West Whitnes Longs Hill

D A R of Fairfield Awards Three Prizes

The Eunice Dennie Burr Chapter of the D A R in Fairfield awarded prizes to Grammar school students for excellence in American History, best improvement in penmanship, and improvement in spelling. Robert Beeche, Muriai Neal, and Henry Jehick named as recipients.

Fairfield the Telegram Eunice Dennie Burr Robert Beeche Muriai Neal Henry Jehick

Simple Test Explains Coconut Milk Freshness

A kitchen tip explains why cake made with ordinary dried coconut dries out overnight and presents a quick test to understand freshness. The guidance emphasizes a simple method to gauge coconut quality for better baking outcomes.

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