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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1925
Page
9
Norwalk and Westport members spar over a Rotary controversy as President Jake Kimber condemns a board action and defends the club’s time honored standards. The article notes remarks by Frank Lamson and mentions local figures Richard McNally and others amid a broader community discussion.
March 26 special meeting in Danbury City Hall will decide on a plan by the school and finance boards to erect two new schools, with a $195,600 appropriation and a proposed bond issue. If approved, construction on the new building and auditorium would start promptly on Wade Street near land adjoining the state hermat school property, with seating for about 1,200.
March 28 Westport judge and town council imposed fines on ten auto dealers found guilty of unlicensed car sales. The proceedings cited vehicles and shop practices, naming Joseph Adams and other local figures while detailing penalties and underlying state regulatory concerns.
Greenwich March 25 plans are in place for the Volunteer Fire company annual ball to be held at the Masonic Temple on April 15. Sidney Sobol chairs the ball committee with assistants Hernandez Lamberton as secretary Francis Clark as treasurer James Deacon as committee chair Joseph Connolly Sidney Bohol handling music C Johnson printing John Doane decorating and George Merritt refreshments.
A wide audience filled Botsford's hall at Walnut Beach for a March 25 vaudeville show directed by John Goggins. The program featured Misses Equa Errico Olive Meturalog Joe Sousa and others with music by Rozul Orchestra and plans announced for another show next Wednesday.
Local students in Trumbull join a two week contest at the city schools district. Prizes total $30 for top entries with $5 for the first prize and a range of smaller awards for runners up. Contest runs through early April with participation from White, Pirms, Daniels, and others.
Shelton students crown triumph in inter city debate against Derby High School on the motion that native born Americans should be allowed to vote. Faculty votes split, Derby pupils favor affirmative while Shelton supports negative with a 11 to 6 Derby pupil tally. Local hearing at Hartford on charter amendments includes partisan board shifts and salary increases with attendees Rep Hil Rep Sinsabaugh George L Sutherland Thomas Hill and Louis Quadretti present.
At a special town meeting in the Fairfield High School auditorium on Wednesday night voters ordered 31 street lights and 18 fire hydrants installed. Lights cost the town 23 dollars yearly each and hydrants 10 dollars yearly each. Locations cover major streets including Kings Highway, Pine Creek Road, Old Stratfield Road, and Tunxis Hill Road with lights on Center Street and Greenfield Road among others.
The regular meeting of the Ladies Aid sewers of the Congregational church was held Wednesday by parsonage. Meythigh Shields and Mrs L L Weed were the hostesses. Miss Lella Van Sylianes visits her sister Mrs Ralph Carsten in Springfield. Miss Van Sehanek is president of the Girls Friends Sucrets. Mrs Jidman A. Molmes ofNorwalk is guest of Mrs Archibald Vou fuvis at her home.
Majoros, a Norwalk resident, allegedly attacked his wife with an axe after drinking, severing part of her left ear and injuring her scalp. He was found unconscious. police later recovered the axe and handed him to authorities. The wife survived the assault and identified her husband as the attacker.
Huntington March 26 Special The Park commissions Buckingham Wanning and Morehouse submitted the annual report to the board of aldermen noting rising use of Riverside park and Huntington green. They favor expanding use despite higher labor and costs and cite River view playground improvements, Kiwanis apparatus, and more band concerts at the green. They also request adding the south front of Town hall park to the green. A cash balance of forms remains. Personal notes cover local visits and health updates amid Scarlet fever activity.
Monroe, March 28. A pruning demonstration will be held at the John Burr farm under the direction of H. W. Darrow, State Pruning Specialist, on Tuesday March 31 at 10 o'clock. The event is arranged by the local horticulture group and promises practical pruning guidance for growers and homeowners.
Mrs Buinzabeth C Quinard formerly of Warren Street Norwalk celebrated her 96th birthday yesterday now living on Danbury She is an aunt of Wallfora H Wyington of Helden Avenue and a second cousin of Prat amaster i Teving Myington of the uptown Post Office here She is mentally alert but has poor eyesight.
Norwalk March 26 special A committee of three named by the Council of the First Congregational Church of Norwalk to cooperate in preserving the Town House facing the Norwalk Green. The Town House, kept by the Daughters of the Revolution, needs active care and the old burying ground shows fallen stones and neglect.
Danbury's renowned school band plans another strong season with engagements lined up. A new Junior band formed from younger pupils will debut soon and serve as training for the regular band. Multiple schools establish orchestra and mandolin clubs aided by Parent-Teacher associations. All scholastic musical groups, including band and junior band, will perform during Music Week starting May 3.
Walton March 26 Special The Junior Epworth League will meet at Lea Methodist hall in Easton at 2 30 PM. The item lists numerous social visits and guests in nearby towns, including Mrs Joseph Day of Orange New Jersey visiting Aunt Mrs J Walker Sherwood, Mr and Mrs Arthur Mt Wheeler dining with Mr and Mrs William Andrews in Stratford, and other local residents hosting or visiting friends and relatives.
Malcolm M. Eckhardt of the Derby and Warren Wabbed of White Plains surveyed Huntington boundaries to study electrification of the White Hills area. Street Commissioner Nicholas Wakelee lauded for road improvements on River road and main lines. work aims to smooth winter ruts and prepare for summer use. Community notices include a Parent-Teacher meeting in Stratfield and a Huntington ish and Gama association gathering, with details on speakers and schedules. Mrs. Wisie Z. Stout visits Glenbrook. Mrs. Harriet B. Burr hosts relatives on Mohegan Street.
Milford March 26 Special Milford's business center extends toward the east with the purchase of the Frank Burns property at New Haven Avenue and Daniel Street by Eric Anderson an automobile dealer who is opening a new showroom on the site Work on the modern structure between the existing Anderson garage and the Burns house is under way with plans to open around mid April The building permit was filed last week by Anderson per the Milford Building Commissioner Charles L Doherty The former Milford Fish Market lot is being redeveloped to enhance the busy business district and more sites near the Memorial bridge are being prepared for new ventures Several other nearby structures and additions were authorized this week including a $300 frame dwelling on Naugatuck Avenue Devon a frame structure for Milton D Meserole on Rogers Avenue a $13 frame building for Arthur W Skidmore and a chicken coop on Lund Street Milford Point Cedar Head
New Fairfield residents hosted guests including Miss Cordelia Lyper of Shelton and Kenneth Doyee with family, while Mr and Mrs Trenty Treadwell welcomed visitors from Wilton. Mrs Lubert Mallory of New Milford and Mrs Arthur Disbrow hosted friends, with Danbury hospital patient Mussennie Kellogy recently returning home to convalesce slowly.
Danbury voters faced a sparse political landscape as death removed Democratic and Progressive mayoral candidate Frank Stevens from the race. Dr. T. A. Tinrt now leads the Democratic banner while the Progressive standard bearer remains unclear. Republicans held several rallies, but Stevens death dampened enthusiasm and left uncertainty over the opponent until recent days. Political observers warn the Monday election may see record low turnout unless a new event shifts public interest.
South Wilton hosts a Friday afternoon gathering at Mrs G L Lurts home Mrs Gilbert oversees the Women’s League meeting Tuesday at Mrs Wil Ham Gilbert’s. The Women’s Republican Association meets Thursday April 2 at 2 80 Gray Nest with remarks by Mrs Schenel and Miss Wenderoth on Tuberculosis Sanatoria. Renowned singer Mme Marie Roemat Rosanom will perform at the New York Banks Glee Club concert in Brooklyn on April 20.
Devon March 28 The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Devon Hose company will attend the Lycoming Theater in a body Friday evening. Members are asked to meet at the corner promptly to catch the 7 o clock car for Bridgeport. Pride of Devon D of A meeting postponed to Friday April 3 at Mrs Angle's Four Corner Naugatuck avenue. Colonial Sunshine Circle meets Friday at 2 30 PM at Mrs D P Avery on Candey street to plan Easter and sale. Firemen summer entertainment set for Friday at the Devon Theater with proceeds for new uniforms for the firefighters. Helen Wheeler of the office fare of the Devon company is ill. Bobby Ragerts newsboy injured Tuesday after noon. Large crowd at benefit dance in the Naugatuck Improvement Association hall Wednesday evening. First prize Mrs I Meld of Kent street. second prize Miss Mae Wilson of Bridgeport avenue.
Rehearsals start March 30 in Red Men's hall for the musical comedy Kath Wentuoly produced by Liibe Ma3 uno Ne. Ol Rh. Moon directs Monday and Tuesday evenings in April with John B. Rogers Production Co. of Bustarti, Cig providing a professional director and chorus. The show features Go-Wan-Co-Mahawk and other Red Men roles with a large cast, costumes, and an orchestral score by Helen Flaggerty.
A frightened pheasant slammed through a Derby Avenue home window at Frank Kiernon’s residence injuring its head but reviving after treatment. Deputy Game Warden James D. Leal aided, later releasing the bird back into the woods. In other police notes a car collision on Derby Avenue caused minor damage with no arrests, and city court cases proceeded on various charges.
Court orders Point House in Long Hill emptied as Justice Arthur J. Yeux suspends jail sentence and fines Sarfert after discovery of moved belongings. Friday afternoon the Junie Lewague meets at the ME0 parsonage at four oclock. Public heating slated at the ice house April 7 at 8 p m to discuss building line for Long Street from Bridge pet Line to Monetown.
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