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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1928

Page

27

Fairfield Volunteers Prepare Own Fire Ordinance

Fairfield volunteers oppose the proposed fire ordinance ahead of a town meeting within two weeks. The executive committees from Tania Hill, Southport, and Fairfield, after recent talks, say the draft fails to meet volunteer needs. They plan a separate ordinance and advocate voters back their plan over the committee’s.

Fairfield Tania Hill Southport Vrster Fairfied Center E W von Holts Thoms Carroll Stratfield Bacon Wakeman Wakemat Judge Wakeman Tunxis Hill Lake Man’s Pants Arthur d Bennett Ales Bakonsi Grasmere Aveside Meadowbrook Cotlunece Bakonsis Child Memorial Parish

Fairfield Luncheon Club Speaker at Southport meeting

Dix will address the Fairfield Luncheon Club on Tuesday at noon in Southport Ile about bil boas Assault Charges. Snock Kings Highway was fined $10 and costs for breach of peace and intoxication. Mrs Elizabeth Gianfrancisco and Lena Macaillo of Tanzis Hill were granted nolles on assault charges. The feud origin cited as Italian in origin. Other cases were continued.

Pices Womens Guild First Church of Christ W O Burr Dix Fairfield Southport Ile Wil Bil Boas Snock Kings Highway Elizabeth Gianfrancisco Lena Macaillo Tanzis Hill Nolles Italy

Westport Donates Land to State for Riverside Avenue Widening

At a special town meeting Westport voted to turn over 18 acres of athletic field land to the State Highway Department for Riverside Avenue widening. The state offered 8000. townsfolk debated sidewalks and curbs before approving the land transfer as consideration. Also approved were fire department water rate changes and hydrant rental increases to fund water operations.

Tlsiport Connecticut State Highway Department Westport Riverside Avenue John A Macdonald Macere Idd Harry Ro Sherwood Riversid Avenue Post Road Westport Center Agatuck Poiny James Kenneth Bradley Wiliam R Clark Fire Department Water Rate Committee Westpot Clark Bridgeport Hydraulic Company Fairflee Stratfort Bridgeport Shelton Sherwood Maine

Employment office in Stamford to open Monday

Stamford March 26 a state employment office near the state Bureau of Labor will be opened Monday in charge of Mrs Hare McLaughlan announced by Supervisor James I Fowler of Bethel the office aims to provide local job placement and labor services in the area.

Stamford State Bureau of Labo Hare McLaughlan James I Fowler Bethel

Old Boys Conference Opens in Westport With Delegates

The eleventh Fairfield County Old Boys conference in Westport begins Friday at the YMCA with 150 expected delegates from county towns. Speeches, music, and a banquet mark the event, with Rev Allan Latimer, Dr Seeley, and Albert E Lavery among those involved. activities include a track meet, films, and discussions on manhood and taxation.

Westport Specior Auditorm Allan Latimer Sound Beach Uclowk Benguyt Nash Chalirmoon Ymca Fll Seeley Res Vinton W Mitchell Norwill Lorimer Dy Seerley Atheing Wilfred G Aldridge Saugatuck Wilam Notfield Weston Seerley Orlock

Palm Sunday church plans noted amid community events

March 20 update from Redding Aldding shows children at work on crafts and egg nests while the Bridge Club hosts a gathering at Mis Sunuela Show room. No service at Christ Church Sunday. choir to attend Palm Sunday at Saint Johns Bridgeport. Mrs Samuel hosted Miss Harrie and others at Brackley home. juncheon moved to Tuesday.

Aldding Sanduis Colin Ting Tal Table Brige Sunuela Lues Ang ‘Ming Hutiet Fingie Uf Medford Randolph Bricky Christ Church Saint Johns Church Bridgeport Mrs Smiuel Miss Harrie Juncheon

Post Office Clerk Collapses Dead in Stamford Office

In Stamford on Christmas Eve a post office clerk Joseph Kiley died at work while preparing money orders. Colleagues report the loss occurred abruptly as he began his task, with supervisor Crant noting the death was sudden. The incident highlights the routine office environment where staff were proceeding with duties when the tragedy occurred.

Stamford

Devon Devon Firemen Battle Grass Fires in March Parade

Devon March 29 special fire call summary shows Hose Co No 4 responding to three grass fires on Booth Street Wildmere Jesch Opal Street Naugatuck Gardens and West Avenue. Crews extinguished blazes using buckets and a small tank. Local residents and events noted include visits, meetings, and socials related to the community in Devon.

Devon Hose Co Booth Street Wildmere Jesch Opal Street Naugatuck Gardens West Avenue Sron Tank & Chemicals Tudon Andrus Lenox Vente Teucher Giumimer New York City Kenneth Halstrom Aia C G Halstrom Nwugaturk Avenue Putney Ptflu Theltar Society of Annschurch Naugatuck Avenue Edward H Rogers Princcipal Rogers Bridgeport Avenue North Brookfield Lindy Club Devo C Tr Hulstrom

Marital ties and ceremonies in Wilton and Norwalk

Rev Franklyn W Worden II of Troy Confederation preaches at Zien Hill Methodist Cannondale. Miss Lois W Martin and William Blagden's kinship and upcoming wedding near New York. Rev Selden Lloyd-Sule officiates with reception planned in New York City. Attendees include Hollister family and local Wilton residents. note on Summer visits, architecture, and farewell party for Edward Mills with prize winners listed.

Wilson Mer Spear Franklyn W Wordenl Wells II Troy Confeence C L Clinton Zien Hill Cannondale New Yok Blagden Hroneas Blagden New York City Hollister Wilton Rey Wil Bu and Mre Carrol Holliger Bald Hil

Stamford Officer Injured When Auto Strikes Trailer

Stamford patrolman seriously hurt after a car rammed a trailer. Officer Willaws Curren of New Haven sustained a broken arm. surgeon reports possible skull fracture and serious condition as Benjamin Buckirman drove the car. Curren’s rider, an unnamed companion, was not listed. hospital updates indicate evolving prognosis.

Slamford Harry Feaier Fern Sich Suffenn Niles Boston Post Gurren Willaws Curien New Haven John Jehu Clah Cuner Benjamin Buckirman Cunen

Stratford Women Voters Hear Probation Officer on Juvenile Delinquency

Miss Maude Baker, probation officer of Norwalk, addresses Stratford League of Women Voters at Stratford High School on Juvenile Delinquency. The Stratford Historical Society meets Friday at 8 p.m. at Judson House with talk on Ye Old Colonial Times in Connecticut. Azalia Chapter Eastern Star meets in the Masonic Temple on Main Street. Stratford Garden Club discusses spring planting. March 11 is the final day for two dollar personal tax without a delinquent penalty. Airport work progresses at Bridgeport Airport seaplane basin with Curtiss Flying School planning classes in Ming and a potential route to New York and Portland. The Queen Esthe Standard Bearers meet with a Burma talk and devotions led by Alice Conger.

Charles G Stamm Sylvaroid Fpoas Anne Jeanette Stamm Stamm Europe Harr Channing P Harris Ludlow League of Women Voters Bedford House Edward T Post Hayward Pout Long Lote Greeny Farms Amherst College Mary Adamgy Thomas D Adams Greens Farms Mount Holyoke College Holyoke Stugins Mave Inins Horn Philip Schujler Pelham Manor New Rochelle Schusters Welport Schuyler Jessie Jesife Mona Wallace Util Westur Poe Ike Wallace Su Aisen F Kary Chambery of Goumera Bristol Dinbury Westport Dounford Gleemyles Brou Howard E Allen Boys Stratford Wiliam Howard Wilcosson Stratford Historical Society Judson House Strattford Conecticonte New England Azalia Order of the Eastern Star Plumb and Bart'am Masonic Temple Main Street North Parade Stratford Garden Club Bridgeport Airport Short Beach Portland New York Atlantic Coast Stratford M Edwich Mixs Irene Deve California Street Alice Conger Cyrus W Severance Gare Burma

Easton Grange Celebrates 31st Anniversary in Hall

Easton Grange marked its 31st anniversary at the Grange hall with charter members present except one. A memorial service honored deceased members. A pink and white birthday cake with 31 candles was presented, and a program featured greetings, poems, papers, musical recitations, and solos. The next meeting is set for April 10 with guest participants listed.

Grange St Patrick John H Candee George B Beers Aurel Ruman Jr Rome Samuel B Turney Old Byer Ambrose Marsh Edgar G Jennings

Special meeting on square meals in Fairfield county

The March 29 meeting at Mrs Earl Lewin's home under Fairfield County Farm Bureau showcased a second lesson on square meals with 10 women in attendance. Guests included Mr and Mrs William Kunack of Kansas City and Mrs Hel Ett Kunack and Mrs William Banks of White Plains, plus Mrs George Markle of Fairfield.

Norwalk Bndgeport Frederick P Sherman Elmer Banks John Burr Merwin Burr John Keller Harmony Grange Pohatuck Grange Newtown Merwin Bur W Wilmot

Long Hill And Surrounding Town Notes Rally Plans

Maren 28 Sperials report the Boys and Girls club rally at Long Hill school Friday evening with 7 30 start. Stubs rehearse cheers for round-up at Hartford April 27 28. County agent Cas will show stereopticon followed by Rev Sr Colman talk on art. Several local residents have weekend visits and moves. A Bridgeport man was fined three dollars for driving without a license. Firemen plan meeting April 3 to appoint treasurer. Many Long Hill residents join weekly scout and school activities.

Joncg Hill Maren Sperials Long Hii Seage Hartford Jamey John. Colman Rig Gucas Spert Waterbury Frank Judson George H. Griffin Francia Wilkinson Danbury John Langdon Trumbull Center Fred Johnston Bridgeport John Austin Justice Hall John Daidhans Meriden George Pearsail Merwin Burr Monroe Sevveral Long Hill Upne Long Hin John W French Samuel G Seeley Toshua Emma Sherman Solon B Wuley Elm Sueet Monroe Long Hil Monroe Town Hall Ernest Sherman Stratford Kenneth Wilkinson Edward Kaatz Erwin Kaatz Orsille Hobat Devon Philadelphia

Local notes from Huntington and Bridgeport area

Miss delen Jones visits White Hills. ten men move pines from Arundell place to Outpost farm Ridgefield. Edward Gladd sends armiture from New York to Dr H Newton Tukus home Mohegan street. Nellie Schneider visits Park City Hospital nurse in Bridgeport. Pomona Grange No 9 meets April 4 at Greenfield Hill Grange hall with fifth degree conferral and program. Ced-1 Cif Rod and Gun club opening at 503 Colorado avenue Bridgeport. Mrs Ruth Sorelle visits White Hills. Frank Jennings visits Shelton. used cars sell well as Telegram Post classified ads.

Huntington Delen Jones White Hills Edwind Pickett New Haven Arundell Place Isinglass Street Bridgeporh Hydraulic Company Colonel Conley Ridgefield Edward Gladd New York H Newton Tukus Mohegan Street Nellie Schneider Park City Bridgeport Rubin Schnelager Booths Hill Street Airfield County Pomona Grange No 9 Grange Hall Greenfield HY Greendela Hill Grange No 193 Wil Aft Ruth Sorelle S A Devoux Waluwsayrnue Shelton Worthy J Reynolds Colorado Avenue Frank Jennings Ff Shelton

Newtown Grange Attendance Boosted by Lectures, Music

In Reyio wn March 29 special report Frederick Dunham of Greenfield Hill told Politetuck Grange members after a lecture program that automobile traffic and crime are AI issues. Commissioner Hurley spoke on traffic, praising Grange attendance, noting a 16 percent rise nationwide. The evening featured a violin solo by John Arthur Northrop with pianist Miss B Louise Nichols, and bridge results at Newtown County Club with prizes for both women and men. Sophomore Play On Friday: Hawley High School to stage The Butlers at the auditorium at 8 o'clock directed by Miss Marlon Blackledge.

Reyiown Frederick Dunham Greenfield Hill Naster Fairfield County Pomona Grange Politetuck Grange Robert T Hurley Police Commissione Dunham Hurley Grange United States Dunham Disrick Edgar L Tucker Trumbull Grange Wxs Wesley J Stanton John Arthur Northrop Louise Nichols Frank H Johnston Charles A .Peale

Ridgefield Weekly Church and Club Notes On Parish Meetings

Ridgefield reports a March 29 special meeting of the Sunday School Board and Lent services at the Methodist Church for Easter. Sunrise services planned on the high school grounds. Mrs Bert Heller of Stamford visiting Mr and Mrs Allan Reynokia. Wa-Wa-Nalsla Club held its regular session with John Nash delivering a talk on rattlesnake life and success.

Ridgefield Groun Bert Heller Stamford Allan Reynokia John Nash

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Town Committee BAYER Fairfield County Conference Springfield “Y” College Woh A Fisthe Peice Norwalk League of Women Voters New Womans Club Arch Plices Mia ‘Thomas Hepburn Lawrence Moore Huldah Ailroad J Central School Edward Mills Mion Eisle Bachman Charles Palmer Ralph Gregory Clarence ‘Beales Mills Nelson Hurlbutt Harm Olrie Ralph Gregory Lawrence Olmstead Charlie Olmateau Carence Searle Charles Elsie Jielen Smith Bie Galloon Mi Basset Louis Warucky Phyllis Lauimer New Cangas Brinlee Godfrey God Wiltus Orlerta Easton Easton Grange Living Charter SC Fanton Leroy Tuner Hany Escott Ervin Edwards J Seeley Charles Munich Fred Marsh Junior League of the Lee Mia Ralph Mare George Mersh Shiley J Wakeman Hill Greenfield Hi The Connecticut Locomobile Co Durant F. O. B. Lansing Main St Barnum
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