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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1928

Page

21

Real estate sale and notices from early 20th century listings

Property for sale across multiple addresses with prices, deposits, and terms, including homes near Housatonic Avenue and North Street, garages, and improvements. Listings mention sales by Clark & Son, Stratford phone numbers, and various parcels such as two family and seven room houses. Public notices include zoning appeals, permits, and tax lien reminders with dates and official postings.

McCormick and Clancy Clinton Aye Comer Reat Housatonic Ave Union Square Mear Catheries Ant Mary State Tafiew Lewood Aye Slate Lafayette St. Bar Shelton BF Stratford Reed Patricelé North Ave Clark & Son Ward

Death notices fill city obits page with March 1928 entries

Multiple funeral notices list residents and families in Bridgeport. William G Allen 87 Cole street dies. services at Mullins Scott Redgate 299 Golden Hill street then St Augustine church. Other deaths include William F Condon Edith Heske George Devine Edwin Donaldson Andrea Interrante and more with funeral homes at Mullins Scott Redgate and St. Michaels Cemetery. Interments take place at Mt Grove St Michaels Park and Long Hill cemeteries across March 1928.

Mullings, Scott and Redgate Golden Hill Street St. Charles Church Michael's Cemetery Davis Edith Heske Gerald W Davis Montha Cleveland Avenue Park Cemetery Devine Genrze J. Devine Alshue Main Street Weinesauy Maren Forrh Honaldsos Edwin Donaldson Cole Street Muling, Scult Redgate Golden Hil Street Mountes Grove Cemeery Fluak Uhis City Michael Fedak Ridgefield Avenue St. John’s St. Michael's Cemetery Prench John W. French Pines Fairfield Avenue George A Glark Long Hill Halliday Andrew K. Halliday Park Street Lakeview Cemetery Hami Ton Catherine O'Neil William Hamilton Harris Avenue St. Augustine's Church Taterment St. Michael's Giovanina Meton Street Tate Holy Rosary Church Pinkaski Manafield Depot Conn Stanley Mia Melena Pinkagki Fairfield Ruane Street Pairfield St. Thomas Church St. Thomas Cemetery Scott Anna C Thomas Scott Vam Mountain Grove Cemetery

Milford Weinbergs Bank Account Sought By Heirs In Court

Milford March 26 Special Correspondent During the past week Judge Omar W. Platt of the Probate court heard heirs of the late Morris Weinberg through attorney Judge William L. Tierney of Greenwich petition to the court. Isadore Weinberg of Darina place offered to include in the inventory of Morris Weinberg an amount of 1000 formerly on deposit in Bowery Bank of New York now with Tandore. The court adjourned for three weeks to allow time for more information and data. Appraisers Walter M. Irving and Charles Phallen valued the estate at 1109.99 with 1056.69 from an insurance policy. Bills against the estate included charges from Milford Hospital Fifth Avenue Hospital New York and Dr Menaille. Relatives claim land and that Morris would not be cared for in exchange for his money. Morris Weinberg died June 13 of last year at Milford Hospital. Relatives named include sisters Mrs Victor Gughiesno Mrs Abraham Fosen and Sarah Buckner and brother Gustave Weinberg.

Milford Omar W. Platt Probete Morrié Weisberg William L. Tierney Greenwich Isadore Weinberg Darina Place Tnelade Morris Bowery Bank of New York Tandore Adagypustratoy Adi Walter M. Irving Charles Phallen Wiliam J Fisher Milford Hospital Fifth Avenue Hospital New York City Dr. Menaille New Haven New York Morris Weinberg Victor Gughiesno Cortland Avenue Abraham Fosen Sarah Buckner Spying

Community notes from Trumbull and nearby towns

Local social calendar with visits and weekend guests from Waterbury Astoria Ansonia Bridgeport and Wales England. News of birthdays, dinners, bridge parties and church events plus fire department meeting and school programs.

Measles Down Nearly 100 Cases in Connecticut

Hartford March 26. Measles decreased by nearly 100 cases in the week ending March 24. The State Department of Health reported 301 new measles cases, down from 603 the prior week and 377 the week before. Scarlet fever fell from 80 to 63 cases. Hartford county had 19 and Hartford 6. Diphtheria rose to 23 cases, with 15 in Hartford city and 8 in the county.

Hartford Associated Press Connecticut State Department of Health Department Hartford County

Westport Aviation Meet Postponed. Several Flights Noted

Strong winds force the aviation meet at the new athletic field to be postponed for six weeks. In the fal flights Robert Rohr kept his plane airborne for BRAG seconds, with Russell Munson close behind at 2% seconds and Robert N. Walah at 22 seconds. Walker Noble visits from Springfield Mass for spring vacation. Local notices include lodge visits, a trip group to New Haven, and Mrs Eleanor Gunn Lavender sailing from Cannes to New York. Several residents return from wintering in Florida as ashes are dumped on the track for repairs and a cement abutment is planned to prevent washouts. Funeral plans for Mrs. Ethel Burke Curtle noted.

Westport Robert Rohr Russell Munson Robert N Mass Thomas MH Leonard Bunt Church Street Norwalk Lodge John F Dailey North Main Street Ilnee Thomas Glynn John Maddock Fairfield New Haven John J. Cult Eleanor Gunn Lavender Imperial Avenue Sangretuck New York City Cannes France Lavender Misa Ethel Draves Riverside Av Nue M. C George St. John St. John Place Florida St. Johns Miami State Comptroller Frederick M. Salmon Riverside Avenue Channing P Harris Ludlow Road Carter Landsowne Philadelphia Donald Perkins Williston Military Academy Massachusetts King's Highway Helen G. Gault John K. Gault Compo Rond Bernard R. Scully State Street National Board of Fire Underwriters Peekskill N. Y New Rochelle Yonkers Stamford

Fairfield Court Hears Several Continuances and Zoning Fees

Fairfield March 46 By Special Correspondent All cases were continued or heard at town court today. Judge Clarence W. Hall granted continuances for several assault and breach of peace charges including George McMahon and Joseph Got esky. A raid on Steve Sadravece led to charges and a continuance. The Zoning Board approved the Yoamlingen and Hawley petition for a six room house on Turneyford with a $6500 project cost. A building ordinance book of 100 pages, containing definitions, admin, permits, loads, and construction rules, was issued by Inspector Nelson R. Pearson.

Pond Point Baytew Milford Addreas Tenbie J. Tesiny Conta Hills Peived Bacon Wakeman and On, Inc Fairfield Realtors Feminum Tag Watsfield Westport Ous Call Barxum Sepferbon Newfield Park Fine Fn Tanily Imp Sear Whesl Fairfield Clarence WH. Hall Stock Kings Highway George McMahon Paul Medina Joseph Gotesky Bronson Avenue Anne Steve Sadravece Hf R Elwood Arthur J. Bennett Warkling Zoning Board of Appeals Yoamlingen and Hawley Nora Brunel Turneyford Nelan R. Pearson Fairfield 15 Nelson R. Pearson

Stratford Police Hold Man For Fleeing Scene Of Accident

Stratford March 26 Special John Oddi R F D No 3 Long Hills held on complaint of Arthur Birke cross of R F D No 2 Stratford charged with evading responsibility Oddi s car collided Saturday night at the railroad viaduct on Maline street with a car operated by Cross Oddi continued to his home in Long Hill Police traced him through the license number and he was arrested in Long Hill by Constable Austin and brought back to Stratford He was examined by Dr De Ruyter Howland to determine whether he was under the influence of liquor but was not charged with this offense He was released in bonds of 6250 for appearance in town court Both cars were slightly damaged in the collision.

Stratford John Odd Long Hills Arthur Birke Cross Oddi Maline Street Long Hull Long Hill Austin de Ruyter -Howland Town Court Fred James Ackerman Prince Street Bridgeport Michael L. Stangel Nichols Avenue Barnumnd Boston Avenues Alexander Sanderson Black Rock Avenue Harg and von Hacht Milford de Ruyter How John Paul Lyons Park Avenue Walsh Lordship Agron Gould Little Street William B. Nichols Charles Buzicke Howland John Kelly Hillside Avenue Beardsley Avenue Harry Gill North Avenue J. Albright Barnum Avenue Max Feltzin Mercus and Ruzicka

Huntington items include family bereavement and local sports

James Nicholas returns home after a death in the family as Mrs. Nicholas stays in Staten Island. Shelton High alumni basketball hosts a farewell at Bass Lorca cabin in advance of manager Timothy O’Connell’s South-bound trip. Huntington Fire improves Derby match results in bowling with Cawthra and Stankye topping Derby.

Huntington James Nicholas Nichols Avenue Staten Island Nicholas Charles Elert Shelton High School Alumiui Bass Lorecabin Timothy O'Connell Huntington Fire Company Paugassett Hose, Hock and Ladder Company Derby Shelton Percy Cawthra Charles Stankye Snth Alexander Beattie Frederick Ray James Lynch W. Wolff Albert Cawthra Percy Cawt Women's Guild of 66 Paul's Episcopal Church Pariah House

Wilton Cannon Prize Night Honors Winners at Cannon Mall

The Cannon Guange event at Cannon Mall featured first prizes awarded to Mrs. J. R. Olmstead and Nelson Hurlbut, with consolation prizes to Mrs Edward Mills and Charles Weitzel. The Special Grand Prize for top overall score went to Nelyan Hurlbutt and Lloyd West, with West noted for second highest overall.

Man Arrested in Greenwich Liquor Raid

Greenwich March 26 Prohibition agents based in New Haven arrested Lessley Maurise of 401 Greenwich Avenue on possession of liquor under the national prohibition act. Agents found a jug and bottles of alleged whiskey after breaking a locked door. Maurise to be arraigned in U S District Court in New Haven Wednesday.

Greenwich Associated Press New Haven Lessley Maurise Greenwich Avenue Ben Jamin Dewey Maurise U. S. District Court

Community notices from Devon area march events and social updates

Jack Slavin returns home from Miller ton New York after a business trip. The Ladies Guild of St. Andrew's Episcopal holds a 2:30 PM meeting in the church basement on Wednesday. Bob and Carol Allen host Catherine Burna of Hartford visiting. Mrs. Margaret Bode recovers from illness and can move about. Gavin and Miss Sutherland celebrate 27th wedding anniversary with friends at a surprise party including a rug gift. Friends and relatives attend from Bridgeport Stratford Milford and West Haven among others.

Devon Jack Slavin Ellis Street Millerton New York Ladies Guild of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church Robert Kelly Kerema Avenue New York City Young Folks Social Club Myrtle Beach Methodist Episcopal Church May Pole Fund Carol Allen Spring Street Catherine Burna Hartford Margaret Bode Gavin Sutherland Boylston Street Naugatuck Gardens L. Terpenning Greenwald Willum Keiley Adama William Wrinley R. Volpe Bridgeport Charles Howard M. Charles Howard BM. Treet D. Conklin Stratford 8. Conklin West Haven V. Stowe Stevenson C. Rowe Milford

Easton Grange Anniversary and Easter Pageant Plans

Easton March 26.—Anniversary night at Easton Grange will be led by charter members with an memorial service by George B. Beers. Easter pageant rehearsal for The Triumph of Love set for Wednesday at 7:30 in Lee M. E. church. Ladies Aid meeting Thursday at 2 at Mrs. Clarence Jennings. A Country Boy Scout comedy drew a large audience Friday at Lee M. E. hall. $60 was raised for the scouts. Arctic explorer Vihjalmur Stefansson lectured in Fairfield. Grace Ward of Bridgeport stayed with Elizabeth Smith. Mrs. Mary Jennings returned home from Fairfield. Mrs. Mary E. Hawkins visited daughter Mrs. Richard Ivers in Bridgeport.

Clarence Jennings Lee M. BE Herbert Smith Dorothy Marjorie North Pole Fairfield Vihjalmur Stefansoon Grace Ward Bridgeport Elizabeth Smith Mary Jennings Charles Miler Mary £. Hawkins Richard Ivers

St Patrick and theater events in Ridgefield and Bridgeport

Ridgefield hosts an evening lecture at the Congregational church every Sunday at 6:30. On Thursday Alpha Players of Bridgeport present Tommy's Wife in the church hall at 8. St Mary's St Patrick's Day lecture and Junior Choir entertainment were at St Mary's Clubhouse. Father Brannigan lecture noted. De Forest birthday party held with a list of attendees. refreshments by Mrs Crusius Haight. Mrs George Scott visits, Mrs J A Crossman travels, and August Smith tending to ailing mother. Classified Telegra m-Post ad mentions buying problems and telegraph classified status.

Rew Hig Chan Anna Fd Permnvision Structoa i Orar Oiion Soca Geeige Fl Dark Ave Bautela Ave Red Bull Rtatinn A Jasgie Boston Ave National Bottling Co Suerada St. Kineep Poemisaton Bia Meerhwaotae East Ave Patrick Av Bowral Ridgefield Congregational Church Alpha Players of Bridgeport Tommy Ard Society Father Brannigat Page Kane Father Hoeger Brownson de Forest Kenneth Workman Irwin Reed Reeter Sargeant Michael Marguerite Bmec- Glynn Philip Edith Jerald Welters Lilian Harry Bennett Carolie Harriet Ferguson Filow Colls Jerald Planquet Joey Romeo Ruth Doris Crusiles Haight Danbury Hospital John Haight George Scott George Scot Danbury J. A Crossman Remington Paxgate NF. Ferry August Smith Jesse Benedict Remington Road Seth L. Pierpont New York Jelty

Danbury Laundryman Refuses to Leave Police Station

Hing Wah a Danbury Chinese laundryman at 9 Elm Street bursts into Danbury police headquarters claiming his pants and overcoat are missing. Despite officers explaining they have no pants and intend no assistance, Hing Wah refuses to leave, insisting on locating his clothes. Police suspect a third party may be involved and question Hing Wah and his three companions as investigators search a nearby room without success.

Insurance Verdict Upholds Firm in Fire Claim

In New Haven on March 24 a federal jury awarded John Fairchild of Waterbury $1,500 in a suit against the Franklin Fire Company of Philadelphia. Fairchild contended his Oakville house insured with the company burned July 8, 1922, and that a full settlement was denied as not covering full value. The verdict found the awarded sum to be the replacement value of the house.

New Haven United States John Fairchild Waterebury Franklin Afire Company Philadelphia Pairchield Oakville

Local Notices From Monroe March Meeting and Community Updates

Monroe residents provide brief notices including Laures Aid Society meeting at Stepney Methodist Church with Adah Gisner reelected president and officers named. A nearby house fire at Mag Huntley’s home was contained by Dr Frank J Wales and family assisting. no major damage. Upcoming Faireld County Farm Bureau meal at Mrs Lewison’s home at 1630 hours. Residents share travel, health, and family news across town.

Frank J. Wales Agiloll Wales Mr. Huntley Faire Fleld County Farm Bureau Lewison Bradford Hawley New York Christer W Terrell Jacob John M. Burr Mire Wheeler Ester Ifre. Walton Axigewood New Jersey Henry Blatz Paul Fred Eugene Nerehorp Mroe Mrs Siptegpe Tor Stepney Wist Milton Hawley

Auction set for Hansonhoe Mangage mill at Valley Falls

Pawtucket March 26 The Hansonhoe Manufacture company at Valley Falls will be sold at auction on April 17. The mills formerly used in the manufacture of ware have not run on full time.

Pawtucket Aseocited Press Hansahoe Mamge. ‘.Cluing Company Valley Falls

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