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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1928

Page

17

Milford Battery to Take Gunnery Exams

Milford March 4 By Special Correspondent Battery E Connecticut National Guard met for weekly drill in its own hall. Officers were elected for the coming year, including Captain Alvin Smith as president of the social club. The unit planned a dance and a public celebration tied to open new facilities, with a gunnery exam scheduled for April 6 to qualify men as second class.

Milford Battery E Connecticut National Guard Vueenguln Alvin Smithsmuniander E Soc.a Geant Thomas Phaten Joseph Foran John Lusash Wth Invernors Itlery Joseph Dillon Reul Ar Omy Mabtielton Rotlee von Lurps Uy Geogracy Hines Vatcee Grand Aue Syle Eadam Ford Immian Emma Ty Coase Pat Netteror Arembin Amerca Derby

History of the New Haven Green discussed at local meeting

The Miller mas vilaelves of the local nalni hosted a Thursday afternoon gathering at Memorial Chapter ho. Captain adochopter presided as chair. Ass Helen Graves and Miss Charlotte Van Horn presented papers on the history of the New Haven Green. Hostesses included Misses Betty Reeves Peggy Wadworth Martha Tibballs and Mary Trowbridge.

Charles W. Miller Mas. Vilaelves Nalni Adochopter Thureday New Haven Green Helen Graves Charltore van Horn Betty Reeves Peggy Wadworth Martha Tibballs Mary Trowbridge

Fairfield Burn Marshes Ten Feet From Roads Warns Carroll

Fairfield fire official Chief Thomas Carroll of Fairfield Hook and Ladder Company No. One urges burning back marsh grass near Fairfield Beach to ten or fifteen feet from roads and buildings to curb grass fires threatening cottages. He notes permits are required, warns of town penalties, and stresses volunteers must avoid needless alarms. Local events include a dance at the Southport firehouse, school talks, and a sale of crafts by the blind, plus notes on real estate transfers and court actions.

Pairfield Ft Imarahes Fairfield Beach Thomas Carroll Fairfield Hook Caroll Penfield Reef Corporation Carrol Buria Pondme Southport Board of Finance Arthur J. Bennett Wiliam E. Smitlh Greenfield Hillrange Stratfield Newton Hine D. J. Walker Hoyt Catlin H. 8 Provost Gesko Hill Oliver Gould Jennings Country Club Fairfield Long Island Sound Barco Hill Enain B. Auchincloss Annie Burs

Westport Affiliates With State Association Plans

Westport officials and business leaders plan to affiliate the Westport Chamber of Commerce with the State Chamber of Commerce as part of a spring program. Officers were reelected: Frank Osborn president, Lh Waldham vice president, Anson Lea secretary, Einar Anderson treasurer. The town reports three pneumonia cases and a postponed fee vote on ped dlers. Local civic notices include YMCA club expansions, hospital conditions in New York, and various real estate transfers and business moves in Westport.

Westport Spérial Westnerr Chamber of Commerce Oiecers Wo Frank Osborn Lr. Waldham Mimion Anson Ty Lea Einar Ander W. Lyon Miford Ed Tam Miss Woodard Irs Waliur T Wood New York City Wetendar Arthur A. Miller Stanley Jabteekle Weat- Mlc Fur Secre Lay Lhimas A. Leonard YMCA George & Derby Willard Tr Wiha William R. Munson Joevn Caseo Division Street Carnelius Jetway Charles Clapp Thomas Road Havana Cuba Clapp Fairfield County Hunt Club Florence D. Gault Murron Oat Compo Beach Aled G Viki Duty B Joan Keene Sound Greens Farms Howser

Easton church notices stir Dorcas society with events

Easton, March 8 as Dorcas society host at Mrs Stanley Bibbins home with members including Miss Margaret Klein and Mrs Harry Davis. Church services listed at Lee M B C and Congregational churches Sunday with texts by Rev H B Warren and Rev Luther Stonecipher. Epworth League events, Boy Scout rehearsal, and local visits noted.

George Fox Epworth League Chester Hull Luther E. Stonecipher Center Street M. E I. B. Warren Lee M. E David B. Boothe Stratford Lee M William McCauley FE. Norton Ariel New Ok

Devon Ladies' Afternoon Club Meeting This Week

Devon events report a semi monthly ladies club meeting at Mrs Edwards home on Judson Place with refreshments. Friday card party by Mrs Motte on Bridgeport Avenue. over one hundred attend a church sponsored chowder supper for St Andrew's rectory. Devon Gramma school grades three and four conduct a fundraiser for the H. I Mathewson Scholarship Fund. Mrs Allen and children visiting relatives in Hartford.

C. B. Chambers Child Memorial Parish House M. L Olmstead XBE Greenfield Schooly Wiliam &. Smith Wheeler Fairfield Samuel H. Wheeler Sherman School Grasmere Improvement Association Grasmere School Board of Selectmen Roger Sherman Parent Teacher Association St. Paul’s Botsrooms Church Devon Edyards Judson Place Chiisien Motte Bridgeport Avenue Ladle's Guild SS Andrew's Eytscabal Devon Gramma School H. 1 Mathewson Scholaship Allen Guar and Nurme Spring Street Hartford

Stratford missing boy found in vacant store

Stratford police recovered eleven year old John Lisko from a vacant Barnum avenue store after he slept there overnight while avoiding a late return home. Meanwhile thirteen year old Fred Holmes from Waterbury was located and returned home. Also, Anderson-Dunn-Kochiss Legion volunteers offered patrol staffing for an event at Sterling Memorial hall. A chicken theft case involved a young black boy and a trained hound. the culprit evaded capture as the dog chased a fleeing pair.

Stratford John Lisko Barnum Avenue James Hughes Cabe John Hughes The Isd Waterbury Legion Anderson-Dunn-Kochiss Pst American Legion Sterling Memorial Hall Firemen's Pension Fund Nog Stratford Police Joseph Pados Green Street Pados Mqnor Patos

Farm Bureau square meal demonstration held at Kalser home

REDDING PEDDING March 8 Special Correspondent the Farm Bureau met at the home of Mrs Alexander Kalser in the Center for the second square meal demonstration Mrs Kalser and Mrs Randolph Bradley led the event with Grace Clark demonstrating dishes attendees included Ruth Panton Kate Qualey Underwood E J Miller Wix on Parsons Osborn Arnall Kelly L 3 Warner Belle Sanford D R Warner Bishop Perry Williams Hen Ashworth Berquist Mosca Stehick H Sanford Osborn George Sanford Kaiser and Bradley Another meeting will cover the third side of the square The Two Tobs club met at Marie Underwood home Thursday afternoon The Ridge West Side Fire company ping pong tournament continues with seven tables West Side trails by about two hundred points The Word of Leicester met at Town house this week and distilled ser Yond conditions The Womens auxiliary met at Emory Sanford home Thursday for an all day meeting attendees listed include Lila Bodie Walter Parsons Samuel Lauw Belle Sanford E J Miller Perry H S Baines Beucher Osling E P Sanford Stephen Sanford Leonard Williams Sanford Joseph Steh HE and Randolph Bradley

Tobs Marie Underwood In Ridge Fire Company West Side Fire Company West Sider Ridge Ality West Side Leicetmen Emory PF. Sanford Stephen Sanford Leonard Wiliams Sanfred Joseph Steh- HE Randolph Bradley

Young Collier Faces Streetcar Fine in Stratford Case

Stratford March 4 A special correspondent reports Barron Colley Jr of B East 78th Street was fined 625 and costs on a reckless driving charge and 85 for failing to heed a signal of a traffic officer. He sped toward Milford with Moretime Yeomans of 162 Lawrence Hall when ordered to stop at Stratford center by Patrolman Flanagan. A chase ensued, nightstick was hurled, and Colier was captured in Milford with a commandeered car driven by Will Hart Jr of East Broadway Stratford.

Ovear Zanchio Main Street New Haven Tawn Court Howard L. Shaft Guar Nichols Matluck Charles Sheet Lire Octavian Peloquin Geoffery Gould Harris Avenue Orange N. J John Rose Laska Vaniant Felix Campbell Yale Street Bernard Koeppen Westport Robert Len Fairfield Nolle ID Elwood Stanley Gosontan IL Clifford Street Hrulgeport Arthur Jo Pennn Freemont Viet Harrison Leckivan Commissioner of Education Meredith Velty Fairfield Maren Sie Baerstele Th Lavert Ludiuwe Auirh Lib Meredith Bevoa Wakeman Dureheon Club Ieeling Eld Southport Stetson K Ryan Btnte Board Stratford Barron Colley, Jr East 78Th Etree Collier, Inc Adve Ing Company Henry Hurford Stratford Town Court Collier Lawrence Hall Yale Stratford Center Patrick J. Flanagan Milford Stratford Milford Stanley O'Bara Shratford Bianagats Chase Willa Hart, Jr East Broadway Stratford

Newtown social scene and obituaries noted

Newtown March 8 hosted by Mrs Gentp Mosmart at the Newtown Country club with about 60 friends. Prizes were awarded in bridge for Adeline Had and Walter A Reynolds with Mrs Mary Ruane honored at a memorial mass for her death in Devon. Mrs Kulwerd and M K Donahue plan travel for Ralph O Rourke Sr marriage festivities at the Hotel Astor. Lloyd Lille, a 19 year old Eagle Scout, is highlighted among notable honors.

Newtown Cenespoide Gentp Mosmart Puesday EbLt Adeline Flias Walter A. Reynaie Walter A Reynolds Ymen Weide Po Beom Aiea Tey Prancis A. Murphy Li St Rore's Sandy Hook Oscar Phyachs Paul V. Cavanough Peter Quinn Priiiek Ready Adolph Cadson Mic *Chael J. White Kulwerd Pitzschler M. K. Donahue Satnday Far Rock

Danbury Tailboard Truck Hits Pedestrian

Danbury March 8 John Barrett detained by police as to injuries to Aldred H Morgan sixty eight after a Barrett Construction truck overturn on the Fairfield Danbury road. Morgan was struck by the tailboard as the wet road caused the vehicle to skid. Barrett lacked a license and awaits formal information. Margar J Morgan seriously injured and taken home for treatment. The truck was proceeding toward Danbury from Fairfield at a reasonable speed.

Danbury Dy Spectad John Barrett Aldred H. Morgan Barrett Fairfield-Danbury Barrett Constrction Company Bridgeport Fairfield Morgan

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