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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1925

Page

5

Town Crier edition by Westport artists sells out

Westport sees complete edition of The Town Crier town souvenir written and illustrated by Westport women ward groups. Proceeds benefit the Milly Bulvar Scholarship fund. The volume features team prizes, performances, and signatures from local coordinators and contributors.

Westport Specia Womens Gion Bridgeport New York Vasa Nellie Adams Marion Bik John Sherwood George Jennings Olive Hayward de Tam Hosessa Mer Ing Johnson Edwin Starbuck Stanley Jennings Vera Mary Simpser Thad Cpper Brotay Adama Matgueriie Georges Tennings Olive Ruff Katherine Kellan Father Johnson Katherine Vic Cormick Marion Silklobe Sherwood Leroy Starbuck George A Mendricks Rose Coyle Howard Brubaker Greans Farms Natena Baker Edward Helen M Perr Edward Birge Osea Howard Witan Meadline George Wright Willian Sammi Hamre Rale MacDorall Robe T .Eibdin Henry Sherwood Harry Morgan

Wilton Pupils Mark Attendance Amid School Notes

Attendance records are highlighted for Wilton students including Mabel Post and Helen Crodfies with mention of June services and local doctors. The report notes regional appointments, university visits, and adjustments to the Hartford train schedule affecting Cane Cod travel and Zion church activities.

Wilton Tare Ming Mabel Post Helen Frience Bae Law Mugutalt Dier Ademeon Geeriude Whitch

Stratford Plans Parking Rules At Center

Stratford June 29 Social Fnactment of a new parking ordinance discussed to ease traffic congestion in Stratford Center. Motorists would park in rear lots or side streets to keep Center thoroughfares clear on busy Saturday nights. Merchants report customers cannot pass parked cars, leading to lost sales. The plan includes utilizing rear Sammons property lot and Linden avenue improvements to drain water and reduce mud holes. Engagements announced for Esther Danekind, Hanley Meachen, and a summer Bible school opening July 6 at the Congregational Church parsonage with programs for children from multiple denominations.

Stratford Stratford Center Stratford Witage Frank Laminus Peatle Han Linden Avenue Prade Tames Lally Main Street Stratford Bowling Veara Waln Street Frgngement Esther Danekind Hanley Meachen Charlotta Weachen Elm Street Astoria Street Bridgeport Danehinds Chese Mra C Hlackham Josephine Blackham Nobert Sherman Wenlell Holmes William Arnold Herman Fusebrink

Rector to Succeed Dr Thompson at Christ Church Greenwich

Special to Greenwich reports Rex Frederick Budlorg St 1D is chosen to succeed Rev Dr Mo George Thompson as rector of Christ Episcopal Church. Dr Budlons accepts the call and will take the rectorship October 1 19 . Dr Thompson retires as emeritus and plans a trip to England around July 3. In the interim between July 1 and October 1 Rev E Athens, who has officiated in Thompson's absence, will be in charge.

Greenwich Christ Episcopal Church Rex Prederick Church of the Ascension Pittsburgh Mo George Thompson Budlonshaa Thompson England Athens Thomp

Huntington Fish and Game Club First Outing Planned

The Huntington Fish and Game Club will hold its first annual outing on Saturday from 8 in the morning at Judson Street grounds. The program includes trapshooting, casting tournaments, horseshoes, pitching, and events for women and men. About 100 women are members and organizers expect 20 clubs from this state to attend. Prizes donated by Bridgeport and nearby towns will be awarded for various events.

Huntingdon Hinttington Fish and Gane Club WEL Judson Wreet Huntington Ofa Massila Aft-Thorn Bridgeport Derbishiren Cod Lynch Hors Bahner Evertinwent George Roht Sevetal Link Hinks Witham Walsh Jain Roatie William Crook Hesteter Abratt Alfred Lynch Leon Silvester Lester Brown Mermabers Tlans Ni Hos Shelion Memorial Chapter House Milford Public Health Association Chapter Boart Milford Adock C AC Bridgeport Cor Wright Tay de- Molay Whitham Mirtle Beach Foworth League of the Mary Tayior McTchurch Sie Eed Raymond Gordon Becaus Oswago N xX Chemical Company No & of Weoodmont Pembroke Grands Woodmont Ine Wan Forries Robert Dixon Gene Il Lew Haven Stamford Stratford Norwalk Stones Chave Westport Sumiday Walter Gould Wanut Street Bristol John Bush Pye Milford Hay Baor Noth Atest Dora Whiting New York Wileard

Easton Folk at Monroe Carnival

Easton folks attend Monroe carnival with many names listed among guests and families. The report notes attendees including Wheeler, Sheracod, Lorraine Meo, Harry Techaism, Francis, B Tm herson, Mang Wrs Athair Pash, and others visiting relatives and hosts at the event.

Easton Folk Monroe Yaston Fine Wee Mii Merv Leroy Wheeler Agn Wheeer Sheracod Mro Vrs Bara Seeter Lorraine Meo Harry Techaism Crancis Mia Herson Mang Athair Pash Wy Bush Edward Kret Pasmon Kant Howard Antrews Willard Doete Arnon Henry Tutkec Milton Wwttinles Bridgeport Tess. Wheeer Bo Smith Nelsny Dekesen Nel Hansen Niagara Eads New York Ha Trents Moat 7Lmer Aedes Enertyne Ing Teteer Krom Dauge Eri Rote Maoard Ira Jesse Wood Hkr Oovaon No Iissen Ney Milford Carenare Bo Antrewa Sherwood Sas Sanday Brox P Pedding Phila T Platt En Favront Vere Lon Sherwood Miso Gillatte

Stamford Laws Conflict Sparks Fireworks Debate

An unclear report notes a conflict between Stamford town and city ordinances over fireworks. A line item mentions an order to regulate explosive displays near a property boundary, with references to town officials and a fireworks permit process.

Stamford

Derby Church Wedding Fills Local Church

Miss Mary Virginia De Pradik Joughter of Derby wed Bernard Branes Metlynes at St Marva church in a ceremony conducted by Rev Ft Fo bir eerald J 1) The church was crowded with friends relatives and notable locals The reception followed at the bride’s home before an extended trip to New Hampshire and Vermont The groom’s party included Francia Thomas Farley and Rosemary McGivne with Olga A Decade of New Brighton and Alice Hineskeec Philadelphia among guests The bride wore a white satin gown with tulle veil and carried yellow roses The couple will reside in New York where the bride is an executive at Consolidated Gas.

Dlock St Marva Church Mary Virginia de Pradik Katherine Aa Tod Tacoline Street Mar Wei Bernard Branes Metlynes Sead Anna WeGivney Hawthaing Avenue Bireerald The Chines New York Metar Beekshill Vrrtin Peleck Na Allie Peeck Alice Hineskeec Olga New Brighton New Bik Ming Rosemary McGivne Francia Thomas Farley Derby Vale Orra Atve Hampshire

Reckless Driving Case Continued in Stamford

In Stamford June 29 special report the charge against Charles Turner a 14 year old is continued for negligent operation of an automobile causing loss of life and a driving incident tied to the death of Eugene H Clark of Sound Beach 208. Prosecutor Max Spelke presented the case while Coroner John J Phelan exonerated the youth. Former Prosecuting Attorney Matthew H fkkenealy argued a motion claiming the warrant omitted the words willful and gross negligence.

Stamford Charles Turner Lfe Mugene H Clark Sound Beach Turner Junge Iir Max Spelke John J Phelan Clark Q Matthew H Fkkenealy

Trolleymen of City Rejected Company Offer

Bridgeport tradesmen rejected the Connecticut companys offer by a large majority. The dispute centers on increased pay and standard working hours with current wages from 46 7 60 to 60 cents per hour. A conference in New Haven is planned with three arbitrators. If the company refuses arbitration a strike could follow. The trolley men favor a fixed nine to eleven hour workday and a uniform schedule for all. The joint conference board chairman from Hartford will likely call arbitration at request of the company president. The trolleymen meet at the OWL clubrooms tomorrow.

Bridgeport Coneecticut Robert EF Wall Proposil New Haven Tralleymen Woking Joint Conference Board O.neera Hartford John K Punderford

Two Injured in Shelton Crash

A morning automobile collision in front of the Oates Brothers warehouse injured two people. Leon Clark of Derby drove a tenring auto with Ravmeeda King of Seymour, striking a truck backed into the warehouse drive, throwing both occupants. King suffered a deep leg cut and later required stitches at Griffin Hospital. Clark faced reckless driving charges in City Court, with a next hearing scheduled.

Shelton Tune Oates Brothers Leon Clark Derby Ravmeeda King Seymour King Griffin Hospital Clark AL St Josey Emily DP Abuto Wik John Dai Shelton Herole Batchelor Prilgport Nu Mise Rose D Aiuto Arthur Bouvier Etherport

Park Commission Visits in Danbury

Danbury's park and forest commission hosted members of the state parks board on Thursday. Guests toured Sugar Hollow and Hotel Green and dined with local officials, as Charles Taylor was honored for a fourth prize in a national contest.

Siw Daikrmitld Clarissa Neving Ained Membherd Threst Ani Qart Herman EH Chapman New Haven John G Cilhoun Cornwall Walter Oley Arthur B Parker Albert Turnerfield Hartford Adambake Danbury Ani Herhel Wan Mletii Light Company Charles Taylor Kamuel Kraur Charles Henne Tayjor

Milford D A R Plans Picnic and Public Events

Milford chapter of the D A R will hold an outing at The Pines on July 2 with a 230 PM start. A program includes Dr J E Sunderland talk, essay reading by Elizabeth Kinney, prize announcements rescheduled to September, and a summer roll call of quotations.

Milford Sperial Freerose Baldwin Stow New York Berause Isy Mars Elizabeth Kinney Milford High School Miss Kinney Library Neelich Winthrop A Smith Newton S Hawkins Stratford West Indies

Charge Against Faiman Dismissed in Chicago Case

A Chicago judge dismissed the case against Faiman after a state attorney recommendation. The charges related to the earlier death erasure involving co-defendant William Darl Shepherd were stricken, following acquittal of Shepherd last week.

Chicago Locke Ten William Darl Shepherd Willam Wetaee Thomas J Lynch Trowe

Four Are Struck by Autos and Man Hurt

Four people were struck by autos near Keith and Maison avenues yesterday. Andrew Grinnell, 1288 North Avenue, suffered a dislocated thumb, knee and hip injuries and a lip abrasion after stepping into the street. taken to Temergem Hospital then to St Vincente. Mrs Tattie Walker, 120 South Avenue, was hit by a car driven by West near Main and State. she was examined at Hinile drug store with no injuries found. John Banfico, 87 Tim Street, was run down by Charles Doherty on Lower Fairfield Avenue. taken to Finegene Hospital with minor injuries. Corella Tlannsik, 253 Halett Street, sustained forehead contusions after being struck while crossing the street. no police report available late night.

Lou Dueg Cis St Vincente Tattie Walker South Avenue 1 Qim J West Lafayette Strent Main State Streets Earh Hinile Drug Store West Toll Barker Ghled John Banfaco Tim Street Charles Doherty New Haven Fairfield Avenue Doherty Gene Halett Street

Long Hill Firemen Plan Carnival in Woodbridge Area

Local firemen in Long Hill organize a community carnival and funeral-related events with gate setups at homes on Sylvain Avenue Woodbridge. residents include Mrs Ras Pueas and Mr Foot Wildman hosting relatives. Emma Sherman, Dorothy Seeley, Merwin Johnson, and Marian Johnson visit neighbors as events unfold.

Sylvain Avenue Iidgeport Sim Hellyaaes Stanley Tsaice Bode Mint Wistis Demir Mies Viola Sutherland Moos Wale Er Hawley Randal Ratdail Ray Tay Branes Mallett Foot Wildman Woodbridge Emma Sherman Visa Doothy Seeley Merwin Johnson Marian Johnson Monroe

Earthquake Shocks Persist Three Hours in California

Georgetown seismograph records show continued tremors for about three hours after the June 14 quake. Father Tandore, in charge, notes a very pronounced vertical earth movement with minimal horizontal shift. The epicenter location remains unclear though instruments indicate a quake of unusual strength.

Washington Haaster

Shocks in Southern California Probed by Experts

Reports from engineers and seismologists discuss earthquakes in Southern California and a theory that shocks occur in spasms or groups. Officials say recent quakes offer lessons for preparedness and public education, with emphasis on rapid response and structural resilience.

Move to Censure Baldwin Beaten Debate in Commons

The House of Commons debate on a motion to censure Baldwin ends with the government insisting unemployment relief failed under both the current and previous administrations. The motion inches toward a formal vote as unemployment worsens and no clear remedy is offered.

Baldwin Labor

Police Board Hesitates on Officer Conduct Charge

The discipline committee of the police board held a closed hearing last night for Sergeant Albert F Watts and Special Officer John Sheehan on conduct unbecoming an officer. Attorney David Goldstein led witnesses including Dr Nathan Tolk and T H Corbit Bridgenert, with Watts and Sheehan presenting their own accounts. The board will announce its decision at the next meeting, Commissioner Frank D Anderson said.

No Leenson Albert F Watts John Sheehan Orney David Goldstein Watts Nathan Tolk James Kelly Stratford and Hough Avenues Guldstein Sheehan T. H Corbit Bridgenert

Red Cross Aids Stricken Santa Barbara Area

Washington June 1 AP The National Headquarters of the American Red Cross and Army Navy facilities were opened tonight to aid Santa Barbara earthquake victims. An emergency appropriation for relief work was authorized as reports arrive. The War and Navy departments coordinated rapid relief, with General Mencher in the Ninth Corps area ordered to assist and messages dispatched to regional commanders authorizing action.

Washington Army and Navy American Red Cross Santa Barbara Red Gioas Wural Davis Mayo Charles Po Menther Ninth Corps San Francisco Santa Banda Messize Ahn Tegulanons Geicral Mencher Bu Ho Nav Department Hleventh Nava Distris San Diego Fisanisco

Turmoil in London as Kurdish uprising trials unfold

Report from Te Arbekir notes Sheik, head of the lites, reporting trials tied to Turkish government forces. About 27 percent of principal tenants face sentencing for actions tied to Kurdish unrest. Twenty four outlets charged with similar offenses are acquitted.

London Sheik Lites Tukey An 234

Liquor Sellers Fined in Stamford

June 29 Special found guilty of obtaining alcohol. James Larusso and Richard Lind, both of Pacific Street, were fined $200 each and sentenced to 19 days in jail. Judge Samuel Young suspended the jail term for Larusso and noted willingness to license. Both first offenders. Larusso has eight children. Charge: sale of five gallons of alcohol.

Stamford James Larusso Richard Lindshut Pacific Street Dava Tudsge Samuel Youn Titge Young Larusso Roth

New Reading Club Enrolls 59 for Summer Months

Westport reports the Vacation Reading club for Jul and Aug for junior high students begins with 59 registrations. Members must read 36 books in two months and write brief reports to rate. The best reviewer wins a prize. meetings conclude with reviews and awards on the last Friday in August.

Westport Junor High School Graces Cheater Baker John Baker Thomas Ball Mary Baynham Mewh Burns Charlea Brooks Dorothy Bukles Burr Bulkley Bessie Carussone Aurora Castigna Charles R Chamberlin Burton Crofut Allen Downe Edmund Duffy Freq Ellasan Clara E Fillow Anna Gateweter Estella Green Ralph Green Charles Hall Lilian Holzheausen Grace Winepur Loris Wood Ralkh Woodson Nellie Zlobro Attore Nev Harry Rotherwood John F Gedillot New England New York Canada Joesep Adams Godile Lot Mraof & Richardson Long Lolt Road New York City Ing Fureye

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