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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1922
Page
4
Milford sees a real estate and building upswing as the Milford Building Commission reports 16 permits issued for structures worth about 550,000 in the week ending April 22. Mortgage activity totals 45,000, up from prior weeks, with 28 sales logged at Town Clerk Rose’s office, rising from 20 and 21 in earlier periods.
The Dawe residence on the Boston Post road near Devon changed hands for 22000 dollars to Joseph Cassillo of Bridgeport after Benson F. Snyder of Devon finalized the sale. The 12 acre property with a large dwelling, once occupied by Samuel H. Dawe, will receive extensive improvements costing about 32000 with a dining room addition and grounds beautification. Vanstone and Vanston of Bridgeport hold contracts for the work, with plans to open by Memorial Day.
Milford news notes state the fire warden position remained vacant for over a year until Hawes of Hartford accepted after repeated refusals. Ernest P. Rogers of Wheelers mentioned as appointee, with earlier candidates Ayeron Ty, Fredus M. Case, and Chief Lewis Stowe rejected due to conflicts with duties. Salvation Army drive targets Milford townspeople, seeking funds for New England home services with a goal of $2,000 and ongoing weeklong campaign continuing to reach all residents.
The Coleman Council will hold its monthly meeting in City Hall chamber tonight. The board may take up a bond proposal as part of the agenda, with discussion expected on future financing.
Milford April concert features the Lotus Quartet from Boston with Miss Elliol Hinton and Miss Holtman. Ensemble performs Up and Away and Dialect Stories among varied pieces to an enthusiastic audience. hosts Mr. EB Burgell of Westmont aids the visit.
The Rev Jessa D Roberts appointed by the East Conference preaches his first sermon in Milford as pastor at Mary Olp Mel Thareby. He was earlier pastor at the North Mi EB Hartford church for seven years and succeeds Trev Ae Siimenson who served three years. The North church plans to complete a new $0,000 interior edifice begun two years ago, with Dr Simington to oversee. The art window in the North church honors Joy Grifingon, a memorial to a Methodist clergyman who served in World War II, with connections to local Prohibition leadership and figures Rev Gillin and Sch vale Prohibition chair-Iwan as close associates of Dr Rimson.
Milford April 8 The monthly Board of Education meeting will be in the high school board room. Plans for a proposed Fort Trumbull Beach school and Devon school addition prepared by A. G. Eid Leonard Ashelm of Bridgeport will be presented. Bids for interior work estimated at 57000 will likely be called for. Also discussed will be compulsory origination for all children entering public schools. Contracts awarded earlier this spring must be returned to Supt. H. Z. Mathewson by May 5. In society notes Fireside Card Club met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Cutter. attendees listed. A stereopticon lecture by Rev. Robert Bell of the Haven Episcopal church, presented by the St. Agnes club of St. Peter’s church, is set for Monday evening at the parish house.
A besotted butler's distraction during a late night raid allowed Bureau of Investigation officers to enter Lehmann shorehouse on Seaview Avenue. Fifteen cases of liquor seized. Stephen Kish, 27, named as alleged proprietor, charged under liquor laws and released on bond for arraignment at City Court.
Weston April 80 The forest fire that started Thursday morning near Weston is still burning. Only one building was destroyed and it was vacant. Backfires were used to contain it. The Westport fire department responded but could not stop it. Volunteers fought the blaze, saving several houses. Fire Warden Arthur C. Bradley did not know the cause. The fire is now under control and expected to burn itself out.
Milford April 20 Woodmont men Sempisten Philips and George Startin found two abandoned Ford automobiles on New Haven avenue near Cherry street. One touring model claimed by H Todd of Woodmont for a broken axle. The second sedan with Connecticut plate 10720 reported stolen. both cars were to headquarters for investigation.
Daylight saving time shift causes confusion as schedules jump one hour. City departments banks stores and schools adopt new time while Fairfield schools run on old time. Travelers miss adjustments causing misplots and delays at the central station.
Stratford health officer Dr G F Lew extends vaccination orders to all schools to curb the present emergency. Unvaccinated teachers and pupils face strict confinement at home until vaccinated within two years. Schools Washington Garden Street Nichaly Avenue Center High Franklin Honeyspot close to nonvaccinated individuals. The order takes effect at Washington immediately and across others in the coming days.
Stratford April 30 The reg ser meeting of Anderson Dunnel Lochies post American Legion will be held in the Legion rooms at the Yovel building Monday evening. Ex service men in Stratford not yet joined are urged to attend and sign up. The post plans a strong drive to reach all former service members and reach 100 percent membership for the new Sterling Memorial Building.
The Junior Chamber of Commerce plans to elect 8 new directors as 32 candidates receive the most votes. Several present directors aged 86 will retire, prompting a possible reshaping of the board with new leadership announced by Tellers Bronga Zrosson and Malone.
Fragmented OCR lists numerous fraternal groups and lodges with scattered addresses in Bridgeport area. Meetings include Fraternal Editor at 140 Middle Street and multiple lodges such as Loyal Order of Moose, Abraham Lincoln Lodge, Ancient Order of Hibernians, and Jewish Women study group at various streets. Text is garbled with misread names and incorrect spellings.
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