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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1926

Page

6

Tea party hosts and guests noted in Trinity Gold social

About twenty five members of Trinity Gold enjoyed tea at the home of Mrs Sydney Staupley on a May 2 special. Wednesday afternoon guests included Mrs Thomas Hope of Devon and Mrs Wrank Reed. Recently Mrs W Lewin and Mrs W 1D West of Bristol visited their daughter.

Nichols Trinity Gld Sydney Staupley Thomas Hope Devon Wrank Reed FR Lewin Bristol

Milford man reappointed to Embalmers Board

Milford May 2. Senior member of the firm of George J Smith and Son has just received appointment and commission in Governor John H. Trumbull as member of the Connecticut Board Examiners of Embalmers for a term of three years beginning July. Following the resignation of W. Frank Chatterton of New Haven as organist and choir director.

Milford Rge J Smit George J Smith Lewis C Fenton Aries Sattig Church of Christ Norman Buckingham Vec Coleman New Haven Yale Music School J McConnell Stratrd James Way Raymond Parmelee Wild Plymouth Congregational Alice Turner Smith Plyrouth Pacretee Derby

Westport Road Work to Start Next Week in Town

The Westport Weston road construction contract was served Friday in the selectmen's office. Work will begin promptly next week by Sillman and Godfrey Company. After completion, the contractor will move on to the Long Lots and Cross Highway roads. A Westport Parent-Teachers Association bazaar planning meeting is scheduled for tomorrow at 7:30 PM in the YMCA banquet room.

Westport Weston Road Sillman and Godfrey Company Parent-Teachers’ Association Y McA MCA Bedford House Parent-Teachers' Association Hayward Fest Staples High School Parent Teachers’ Association

Spelling Contest Highlights at Stepney Fire House

May 2 Stepney Fire House hosted a school spelling and spelling contest attracting many parents and friends. Netlie Chacho won best speaker honors while Dorothy Roda was runner up. Helen Ondch had top spelling length. Queen Mother Chapter attendees included Anna Hinley and Fannie Hawle among others at Derby gathering.

Alonroe Speekl Stepney Fire House Newtoun Misthallee F Nichols Mra Burd Mr. Sutherland Netlie Chacho Dorothy Roda Helen Ondch Martha Queen Father Derby Anna Hinley Assona Fannie Hawle Samuel Hud Elizabeth Hurd Nelly Diing Ernest Bixby Henry Lord

Fairfield High Senior Class Roster Missing Two Members

Fairfield’s Roger Ludiowe High School senior class lists 46 members with Emily Wickham and Oresta Ziroh noted as absent. The photo shows the full slate arranged by rows with names including Lucy Belmont Betty Richmond Edith Smith Regina Granville Sadie Mastroni Charlotte Marsh Helen Pilling Laura Jack among the front row.

Roger Ludiowe High School Fairfield Emily Wickham Oresta Ziroh Lucy Belmont Betty Richmond Edith Smith Regina Granville Sadie Mastroni Charlotte Marsh Helen Pilling Laura Jack Signe Ekman Rose Veckerelli Elsie Brown Anita Klein Evelyn Moore Mildred Ross Martha Goetz Viola Nicholy Catherine Scully Ethel Mills Sylvia Barmore Edna Brown Ruth Hyde Joseph Meason Daniel Drew Helen Donnelly Hugh Tole Harriet Shay Margaret Hemingway Jean Latin Lillian Hanson Vivian Forgtrom Ted Hiller Paul Goodridge Kay Asted Douglas Bridgeman Robert Burke Iva Seaberg Warren Drake James Cumming

Newtown items note burglary and town elections May

The Newtown Hook and Ladder Club plans a May carnival at the Newtown Inn with chairs funded by Miss Mary E Hawley. Funeral services were held for Mrs Jesse M Gregg of Port Chester after dying in Roosevelt Hospital. The borough set May 4 for annual elections with a full slate of officials including burgesses, inspectors, and tax officers. Trumbull and Nichols students excel in contests. county level word and spelling winners will advance.

Newtown George Beardsley Ington Sandy Hook Newtown Hook and Ladder Company Mary E Hawley Newtown Inn Jesse M Gregg Albert W Teck Portchester Roosevelt Hospital New York City Trinity Church Richmond H Geser Everett Burns Newtown Village Richmond Hoesner Levi © Morris Senior Charles F. Cavanaugh Richmond H Gesher M F Crowe Alison P Smith Thomas M Hollan Lee Bo Woodworth Rodney P Shepard Ratliff Patrick H Gannon Frank A Blackman Frederick H Duncombe William A Honan John Carlson Paul V Cavanaugh Haywards Edward TL Kingman John C Beers Arthur J Smith Thomas Carlson Oscar Pitzsch P H McCarthy Board of Relief Frank Wright Hermann N Tiemann Registrar of Voters Charles F Beardsley Hermann N

Ladies Night at Trumbull Volunteer Firemen Event Observed

On Tuesday the Trumbull Volunteer Firemen hosted a lively program featuring Thomas Reilly, Lora Hiskey, William Cannon, Robert Peterson, Jennie Tor, and Arthur Christie. Recitals included harmonica and Irish jig, with prizes awarded for hostes age on fire prevention. Afterward, refreshments were served.

Trumbulil Trumbui Volwhteer Fiemen Thomas Relfly Yoal Sela Lora Hiskey Harmonia William Cannon Robert Peterson Mr Cannon Thomas Reilly Eleanor Fullen Hach Jennie Tor Arthur Christie Calvary Church Burte Sullivans

Wedding Anniversary Becomes Local Social Highlight

Easton Toaston May 2 Special reports a wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs Stephen Hayes celebrated at the home of Mr and Mrs Chaalea Nichols in Stratford. Attendees include Mr and Mrs H W Wright and Mr and Mrs Robert P Davis Lewis Andrews, Mr and Mrs Millard Randall and son Robert, and Mr and Mrs Stephen Tingley. Several residents and guests from Bridgeport Stratford Huntington New Haven and Jefferson Street Fairfield appear among the numerous visits and overnight stays noted.

H W Wright Robert P Davis Lewis Andrews Millard Randall Robert Stephen. Tingley Regina Steucel L D Higgins Prinicipal Danbury Normal School J P Brill F W Knight Southport Sort Hill Center Herbert Ferris Huntington Wiliam Schlasman New Haven Herbert Wright Fredandeg Erwin Howards Richard August Stratford Raymond Candee John Candee Eleanor Wilson Inliflela Edward Gillette Harry Ndards Stratfield Frei “Ancee Familly Irwin Edwards Phyllis Browne Adward Kuehn Jefferson Street

Congregational Church Play Delights Huntington Crowd

May 2 event directed by Mrs Fohn Muss drew a full room for a Scand Congreg church production. Performers received enthusiastic reception as jokes drew laughter. Ice cream and cakes complemented a net substantial fund for the church. Mrs Jonah Wet won a prize at the charity event held at the home of Mr and Mrs John Bo Dillon. daughter Carol born at Lar Street residence.

Congregational Church Mre Fohn Ithinal Tast Deby Comal Bilfje Githerty John Bo Dillon Lar Carol

Local Society Notes and Labor Dispute Report

Mr and Mrs Phillip Jones of White Hill a at the Griffin hospital Wednesday. Dr and Mrs Denzer with their three children and maids from New York have taken the cottage of Mrs Theodore Krueger in Wells Hollow for the prizon and will take possesion about May 35. Mrs Theodore Krueger Mrs John West and Miss Barbara West were guests of Mr Gifford Ryder of Milford Thursday. A greeting card shower was given Edward Hawley of Huntington street in honor of his 75th birthday which he celebrated at his home. LABORERS STRIKE GREENWICH. May 2 Special Laborers in the employ of Albert Mitchell a local contractor refused to report for work Saturday when it became known that the employer would not sign an agreement that would allow them an increase of ffty cents a day. The wage dispute between the painters and their employers was settled last night when an increase of $2 was granted them. They now receive $12 a day for a five day week.

Kenash Loft Haymakers Associam Great Council Ses N Redmen Torrington Ming Torringtr Enash Derry Derby Ackenash Ackenash Tribe Milford Wowom‘pam Bridgeport Court Lauralien Catholic Daughters of America Knights of Its Imbus Hall Norwalk New Haven Merk William A Mcenses Staples High School Adam Eva James King John Platt Corinthia Caroline Lehn Clinton de Witt Frank Castiglia Julie de Witt Hilda Kriewald Eva King Katherine Faneset Abby Lillian O Dell Jack Delameter Charles Northrop Horace Pilgrim Lawrence Smith Adam Smith Joseph Rohr Lord Andrew Gordon Edward Keehan Arthur Ward Ruff Westport Ruff Compo Eau Parkway Tueday Hosteasea Whearg Amityvilew I Viola Grover Blanche Allen Pauline Hauessler Parent-Teachers Association Spadnibly Eafternoan Hooselock Ernest Binninger Westberg Granview Cross Highway George J Green Mas Nature Club Tursda Sures William D Dick Willig Jones Lizabeth An Winfret Crayford Fast Himpton Daniel Buir Wright Street Phillip Jones White Hilla Griffin Hospital Denzer Thei New York Theodore Krueger Wells Hollow Possesson Theodore Kruger John West Barbara West Gifford Ryder Edward 8 Hawley Huntington Street Greenwich Albert Mitchell

Stratford Names Colonel Hermann to Lead Memorial Day Parade

Colonel Laula J Herrmann of 99 Wood Avenue named parade marshal for Stratford Memorial Day events. First orders on parade position and details to follow. Invitations go to Stratford organizations with plans for larger school involvement and mass formation at Soldiers' Monument Academy Hill.

Monument Academy Hill Cuphea Hield Buuilding Charles Coleang

Fairfield Cast Is Selected for June Play of Ludlowe Seniors

Fairfield May 1 Special June 3 the senior class play from Roger Ludlowe High School is Little Women. The cast includes Wi March Tishop Wettberg Mia March Rove Veckerelli Meg Pers Churchill and others. The production is part of senior week with events like class banquet water sports and the prom.

Fairfield Roger Ludlowe High School Mias Hall James Hanley Ernest Barbert Joan Brook Rocra Knox Hannah Mallett Wortha Goetm Tunols Club Church of Christ Dramatic Club Parent Teacher Association Roger Latclowe

Lifebuoy Health Soap Promises Odorless Freshness

A Victorian era ad describes men embarrassed by body odor and proposes Lifebuoy Health Soap as a solution. It claims deep cleansing of pores removing odor-causing waste, with baths providing lasting freshness and a healthful antiseptic scent.

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