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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1925

Page

6

Stamford Adopts Slogan Push Attracts New York Residents

The Stamford town issue promotes the slogan Minutes Not Miles to lure New York City residents. Arthur W Bet, vice president of the Board, extols Stamford’s rail reach and waterfront districts like Shippan Point. He cites zoning efforts, growth, and industrial activity as reasons to invest in Stamford.

Stamford New York Arthur W Bet Grand Ventral Boston Post Road Stantfo de Bas Tandford Ing Sundial Shenpong Distriet Ateres S'ainvaifood Stanford Havan Noth Waterton Jess Mistrete New Haver Shippan Point Wethernfield Conn Stamford R Royal Borough Lincolnshire England Stamfords Stamstond Teavie V.duaties N‘ord Mumford Utioha Hes and Suners Denonena Catafiu Pieres Torgsin Bernard

Stratford School Board Meeting Set for Tonight

Stratford officials plan regular meeting tonight to arrange purchase of furniture and equipment for the new Henin school. The meeting will also cover town road work progress and arrangements for elections to fill a school board vacancy left by Mrs. William Camp. The Stratford basketball banquet of the American Legion post is scheduled for Saturday night.

Tratrford Spe Stratford School Heniyn Medl Stratford Town Courc William Camp Donald Sammis J. TI. van Vors John J Albright St. H. Whinter Stratford Post Eienipe i

Easton Church Plans One Act Comedy Presentation

Easton church will present a one act comedy titled Two of a Kind this Thursday at 7 30 p m with ice cream and cake on sale after the play. Miss Elsie Dressler teaches at Yellow School and lists students with perfect attendance for April including Leonard Ingle Clifford Kaechl Gabriel Naggy James Naggy Frank Naggy Charles Swenson Janita Sililsen Alan Wheeler James Comatore Tsadone Comatore Samuel Towatore Michael Tomatoe Hazel Gordon Doris Gordon Mildred Kicher Ellen Patucemis Helen Zbarte Viban Irene Urban and Pearl Finesfeon. Visitors include Run at Mand Mos Eubward and Mee Low Streck Ma William Breck and Miss Loise Smith. Sunday rest of all Genige Rachele and Mes tha lew ssarde. The event and attendees are described in the fragmentary report.

Apia Yellow School Elsie Dressler Leonard ‘Ingle Clifford Kaechel Gabriel Naggy James Naggy Frank Naggy Charles Swenson Jantia Sililsen Alan Wheeler James Comatore Tsadone 'Omatore Samuel Towatore Micheal ‘Tomatoe Hazel Gordon Doris Gordon Mildred Kitcher Eelen Patucemis Helen T2bar Irene Urban Pearl Fines Feon Tanfeld Amd Bridwepor Misa Loise Smith Rachele Mio Thos Lind Pridgen

Monroe Plans Music Week Concert Event

Monroe officials outline a music week concert at a central venue. Delegates from nearby counties will attend a convention supporting the event and coordinating performances.

Monroe

Milford Legion Plans Annual Banquet and Community Events

The Milford American Legion posts complete plans for their annual banquet at the Lever Inn with State Commander Edward White and Dr. William S. Garnes as guests. James J. Tookers chairs the committee, with about 73 expected attendees, and a Pops Sale proceeds fund social welfare work. Other notices include Notary Music Week at Milford Arms with Leslie Fairchild as speaker, the Milford Delphian society convention in New York, and a Milford Chamber of Commerce membership drive proposing road and transit improvements and shore protection projects.

Milford Anencan Legion Wslnui Lever Inn Edward 1. Hite New Aaven Wiliam S Garnes New Haven Aistretchul~ Wan Mfarolk Seo Teron James Cooper Vreelove Baldwin Stow DA. TR Memorial Shipter House Tamsday Qhiffera Clark Williams, Platt Cornelius Stowe Charles Pond Wilbur A. Smith South Norwalk Notary Music Milford Notary Club Milford Arms Leslie Fairchild Bridgeport Milford Delphian Society New York City Milford Chamber of Commerce James T. Rose Omar W. Platt David J. Green Shore Road Bayview Robert Vrest Fetter Pivke Bridgeport Turnmke Devon Woodmont Wortrumbui Memorial Videe Memorial Brdge Hove iv Cmmurers

Parish House Fund Grows in Kent Parish

Parish House Fund in Kent sees rapid growth with pledges totaling 43 dollars to support church activities. Posts note a series of community events including a Mother’s Day service at the Congregational church and local gatherings.

Parish House Fund Kent

Republican Town Committee To Pick Westport Leader

Westport residents await Friday meeting to reorganize and elect a chairman after the death of J Charles Suiffen in a motor accident. William P Clark, secretary, is favored by supporters for leadership and possibly the town court position. State Road work is delayed by land rights disputes, with traffic rerouted via Compo and Bridge streets as oil and sand are placed on Compo to ready for increased traffic.

William P. Clark J. Charles Sniffen Westport Republican Town Committee J. Charles Suiffen kiHead Mvlor Willam P. Clark Clark Ife Polla Clar Joseph Mutton Chaireman Republican Party Frederick M. Salmon Post Road State Highway Department MacDonald Hag Board of Selectmen Compo Street Bridge Street Saugatuck Riverside Avenue Sta:e Department

Huntington Woman Helps Fund School Picture Project

In Huntington the Woman’s Teacher Association hosted a May meeting with a health play and folk dances. Mrs Jahn F B Russ donated ten dollars toward a twenty dollar Hall picture, with thanks from the group. Activities included student health demonstrations, dances, and a maple tree gift to Arcor Day.

Ticntington Sipec el al Huntington School Hall Etre Teacher Association Aud Galahad Jahn FB. Russ Wesner Wilson Luy Mabel Valmer Dent Ina Goldspinx George Arundell Herbert Yorris Mre Percy Cawthill Edward Vargoshe

Lovers Lane May Be Saved For Norwalk Youths

Norwalk officials discuss preserving Lovers Lane a dirt road leading to Calf Pasture once part of Langdon island. A golf club gate and barricade by Shorehaven members blocks entrance to keep the lane from public view.

Norwalk Toover's Lane Shorehaven

Stratfield Fire Department adopts new by laws and attendance rules

The Stratfield Volunteer Fire Department approved a 248 member by law package at a May meeting. It adopts an age qualification shift, adds a house committee, increases active members to 55, and names officers and a new executive committee.

Stratfield StratMeli Volunteer Fire Department Gentp Lotise Satasa Clarence Hall Newman PLC Acthve Eyegive Natlons Companies

Emma Jacobs Weds Robins in Darien

Miss Emma Jacobs daughter of Bartholomew Jacobs and Mrs Jacobs of New York and Whitewell Warn Halter Ridge wed Samuel Davis Robins son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Robins of Saddle Rock Shippan Point Stanford The ceremony was Saturday at the Church of the Resurrection New York officiated by Laswell Bourne with twins as attendants and Manning Htofob as best man The couple plan a May 28 reception under Frans Laforge and Arnesio Beu man The committee includes Mrs Fred Mullett Mrs Marshall P Tuchards Mrs Howard Mall and Rev J W Morgan Also Charles B Pears sold Sikare farm to Peter Gasalis via Ralph Wo Whiehard.

Imma Lawsence Jacob Bartholomew Jacob Jacob New Yok Whitewell Warn Halter Ridge Carter Samuel Davis Robins Thomas Robins Saddle Rock Touse Shippan Point Stanford Hastieve Tourth Street New York Laswell Bourne Manning Ant Lawrence Brade al Lateu Hem Telan Smith Kane Thomas Robins, Jr Daves Mathodis Frans Laforge Arnesio Uman Fred Mullett Marshall P. Tuchards Howard Mall J. W. Morgan Charles B Pears Kies Ridge Road Ig Sikare Farm Peter Gasalis Ralph Wo Whiehard

Memorial Day parade planned in Stratford with German gun display

Colonel Rea Delacour leads Stratford preparations for Memorial Day events centered on a captured 13 millimeter German howitzer. Local organizations are invited to march in regalia, with a formal invitation extended to all groups. A brass band, rifle salute, taps, and speeches will accompany the gun presentation and community luncheon plans.

Red Men and Daughters of Pocahontas Charles B Shang") Wheeler Raritan Apsenal New Jersey Stratford Sterling Memorial Bar Stratford Town Crnera American Legion American Legion Auxiliary Grand Army of the Republic United Spanish War Veterans Song of Veterans Stratford Club Ladies Auxiliary Catholic Daughters of America Nights of Columbus Ancient Order ofEiberniang J. John’s Lodge A. F Azalia C. B.S. Shepherds of Bethlehem Cupheag Club Pootstock Yacht Club William Ti. Hart Flanny Flood Aha M L. Clinton Claff Clarke P Lane, Jr Tinaneo Christopher Beirt Enaimar Wheeler Sevire Mac Tie Lacour

Judge Walsh Delays Ruling In Slander Suit

Stamford May 5 Special session of the Court of Common Pleas presided by Judge John J. Walsh reserved decision in a $2,000 slander suit brought by Mrs Mary Lysodery of Stamford against Samuel Buyko. Evidence described injurious language allegedly used by the defendant.

Stamford John J. Walsh Court of Common Pleas Mary Lysodery Amuel Buyko Stanford

Fairfield Luncheon Club Chooses May Festival Highlights

May festival at Champ's Farm Black Rock features a National Music week program led by Mrs Lealia Joel Hulse with soprano Miss Helen Pilling and Clark on viola. John W. Mace National Field Director speaks on Near East Relief work educating orphans and supporting children in Greece and Palestine. Edward J Shugrue sports editor commends athletes and cites figures Ruth Hussey and Aldrich. Fairfield schools plan events for National Music Week and visiting teams.

Fairfield I. Champ Black Rock Lealia Joel Hulse Helen Pilling Ho Clark Beax Dorothy Elsie Stevenson Irance Hutchison America Spearer Aelf Palestine Holy Land Bulgaria Byedad Sso Greence Near East Edward J. Shugrue Bridgeport Telegum Habe Ruth Frank Hussey Notre Dame Avil New York Giants National Game Land Malcolm Aldrich Ue Petrocgest Charles I. Otte Alvention Basel Algumea Legion Field Collegiate Preparatory School Staples High School Weetyert

Lordship Club Plans Rename and Wider Community Role

A May meeting outlined reorganizing plans to rename Lordship Country Club and broaden its community use. Dues will drop under the new regime with expanded services for boy scouts girls guides Sunday schools and social events. A reorganization committee led by Miss Christine Bunting Mrs. Leon Botsford and C V Bunting will report recommendations and election timing.

Boy Scouts Christine Bunting Leon Botsford C. V. Bunting Harry van Yorx Lordship Manor Improvement Association Louis E. Nunnold the Associaton

Danbury Artist Leaves for Chicago Studio

Danbury artist and illustrator Charles Pernigotte with studios in Chicago departs to fulfill several contracts. He recovers at his parents home on Osborne Street after an injury from a horse fall in February. Pernigotte earlier painted blooded stock for a Welsh commission and completed a canvas of Strongheart the canine star.

Danbury May Charles J. Fernigutte Chicago Pernigotte Charles Pernisotte Osborne Street Bermuda Pernisatte Ee of Wales Canada Strongheart Dog

Weston Notes and Local Land and Service Updates

Loomis Gould sold 3 acres of land and buildings to Merrill Howell LT in Weston. Louis Casto of Bridgeport sold his place in Weston to Charles G. Whitehead. Nelson Bustows, a Berkeley Divinity School senior, assisted at Lyons Plains Church service and spoke on school ideals and the army. Twenty six attended the first Christian Endeavor meeting at Nevile Church Sunday evening. Weather note inserted with May 20 05. FB Yours hosted New York friends at Lyons Plains over Sunday.

Weston Speaal Loomis Gould Merrll Uowell Louis Casto Bridgeport Tus Place Charles G. Whitehead Nelson Bustows Berkeley Divinity School Lyons Plains Christian Endeavor N.Y

Police contract items and staffing change recorded

The department contracts to Stamford firms cover 46 pairs of police trousers five desks and a typewriter desk Brady and Chadeayne for printing police manuals to KR H Cunningham. A new telephone for the detective bureau is ordered and Bernard Hagen is assigned to police duty at Halloween Park starting May 1.

Sptamebord Ie Torenion Fhiartwell-Delap Company

Bridgeporters Arrested in Brick City Alley Incident

Special reporter Peter Di Carlo of Bridgeport and Mazarre Ti of Prospect Street Stamford were arrested this morning for assaulting Joseph Gerard of Bridgeport. Each faced a $15 fine after charges were filed.

Ataatio Peter di Carlo Bridgeport Mazarre Ti Prospect Street Stamford Joseph Gerard

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