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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1923

Page

18

Stratford Boy Hurt in Auto Crash

Five year old Edward Thompson of 1523 West Broad Street was struck by an automobile driven by Charles H. Barnish of 76 Ratnam Terrace on West Broad Street. Barnish stopped, the boy received non serious injuries from scalp wounds, and is under home treatment today. Bur mish police released no charges.

Stratford Sperial Edward Thompson West Broad Street Charles H. Barnish Ratnam Terrace Barnish E. H. Jennessey Burmish Afford Short Beach Genree Bateman William Tuttle

Milford Woman Dies of Old Age at 180

Special from Milford notes the death of Mrs. Sarah U Beard widow of Charles S Beard of Wheelers Farms aged 180. A Milford native and lifelong resident she was a direct lineal descendant of Martha Beard, one of Milford's first settlers. Survived by son Albert F Beard of Wheelers Farms and daughter Mrs. George H Lawrence of Attleboro Mass. Funeral at First Congregational Church chapel Tuesday afternoon at a clock with Rev Leslie Briggs officiating. Burial in Milford Cemetery.

Milford Sarah Uleard Charles S. Beard Wheelers Farms Martha Beard Albert F. Beard George H. Lawrence Attlewore Mass First Congregational Church Leslie Brigss

Proposed cut in Dublin Charities staff deemed unnecessary

Superintendent Angus P. Thorne announced the resignation of Helen Schmidt head of the record room to take effect June 1 as she marries. The Dublin Charities commissioners meet this afternoon to act on the resignation and possible filling of the post. Other matters include the acceptance of a new set of rules for Hillside home.

Dublin Charities Department Fred Atwater Angus P. Thorne Helen 33 Thorne

Danbury Hospital and City Share Ambulance Service

The city of Danbury and the hospital reach an agreement to keep the hospital ambulance in a central Danbury location, transfer it to the fire house for reliable driver access, with the hospital covering maintenance and operation costs. Firemen will be paid the same as former garage chauffeurs, ensuring the ambulance remains a public conveyance benefiting both hospital and public.

Danbury May

Bowling Prizes Stolen From Truck

Three silver loving imps won by EL Spargo J W Farist and Dr J Johnson were reported stolen Saturday from a delivery truck on Water Street near Wall Street. A purse valued at $15 was also reported missing by Susie Lebel on East Wain Street, with police seeking an unidentified woman.

EL Spargo J. W. Farist J. Johnson M. Read Company Water Street Wall Street Susie Lebel Arette Street East Wain Street

Connecticut Delegates Named for U S Chamber Meeting

Hartford May 6 Connecticut will be well represented at the annual meeting of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States in New York city May 15 to 19 Delegates from Connecticut include Stanley E Bullard president of the Connecticut Chamber of Commerce Bullard Machine Tool Co Bridgeport O G Goss president Scovill Manufacturing Co Waterbury Samuel M Stone president Colts Patent Fire Arms Mfg Co Hartford Isaac A Ullman Strouse Adler & Co New Haven Alem Pesars Bradford D Pierce Jr president Connecticut Quarries Co Beidgenort G Heal Gilpin State Treasurer First National Bank Putnam Tucus S T president Connecticut Company New Haven Frank H Johnston president City Coal & Wood Co New Britain William Linglis Bridgeport Lucius L Storrs president Connectival Co New Haven and Harry A Smith president National Fire Insurance Co Hartford backed for election to the National Chamber Board along with Hincks seeking re election to the directorate.

Hartford Connecticut Chamber of Commercce of the United States New York City Connecticut Chamber of Commerce Lare Stanley E. Bullard Bullard Machine Tool Company Bridgeport O. Goss Scovill Manufacturing Company Waterbury Samuel M. Stone Colts Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Company Hertford Isaac A. Ullman Strouse Adier & Company New Haven Alern Pesars Bradford D. Pierce Jr Connecticut Quarries Company Beidgenort G. Heal Gilpnatric First Mateonal Bank Putnam Tucus Connecticut Company Frank H. Johnston Wity Coal & Wood Company New Britain William T.inglis Lucius &. Storrs Connectival Company Flarry A. Smith National Fire Insurance Company State Chamber of Commerce National Chamber Hincks New England

Four Games On In School Leagues Schedule

Four games slated for Grammir school season conclude with a mix of matches. The week’s schedule lists Paday Sunnnerfeld Barnum at Old MH and Lincoln Wattersville at Yellow AGU, with several others at Seaside Park and Old Mill.

Gram— _ mir Sie Weels Paday Sunnnerfeld-Barnum Old MH Lincoln-Wattersville Yellow

St George Falls to Ansonia in Meadows match

The St Georges soccer eleven lost to Ansonia 2 to 2 at the Meadows yesterday afternoon. Walley and Kennedy scored for Ansonia while Binxan netted St Georges lone goal. Manchester beat Hartford 2 to 1 as Spring cup games opened. Torrington defeated Flatford in the same round.

St. Georges Ansonia Combine the Meadows Walley Kennedy Binxan St Georges Manchester Hartford Torrington Jeven Flattford Purtuyere

Brooklyn Man Beaten and Robbed on Danbury Road

Jacob Mohr of 609 Forest Avenue Brooklyn was attacked by four young men on Majorie Tift near Danbury and relieved of 45 dollars after a struggle. He said the assailants fled in a Buick and warned police to lookout for the quartet traveling with minimal lighting. Mohr identified the weaponless robbers and reported the midnight incident to Danbury police.

Danbury Pembroke Road Jacob Mohr Forest Avenue Brooklyn Mohr New Fairfield Majorie Tift

Boy Scouts Present Master with Purse of Gold

Milford May 6 Special At a troop committee meeting at Preop No 1 Boy Reoals of America Mroderick C Hill Scoutmaster received a purse of 115 from parents of the boys as thanks for his service to the Scout movement J Fred VanSyckie chairman spoke for the committee George J Smith for the parents and Fred M Clark treasurer presented the gift.

Mr. Hull Fred M. Clark

Simmons Radio Enthusiast Reports Wichita Falls Station

Charles M. Simmons a noted local radio amateur reported hearing WK4F Wichita Falls Kansas on one tube WD-11 on Saturday morning. The event showcases him receiving a distant station, reflecting his hobby and the era's radio capabilities.

Charles M. Simmons Elkeles Wichita Falls Kansas

Westport Notes on club events and local visitors

Westport notes report a busy day at the Westport Country Club with gunfinks and various tournaments under way and prizes for event winners. Local resident Loren Sniffen returned from Hartford after winning first place at a track meet, visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sniffen.

Westport May Westpo Kings -High Loren Sniffen Massachusetts Agricultural College Joseph Sniffen Clinton Avenue Hartford Thomas Glynn John F. Dalley Murth Main Street Bridgeport Sheri Chifford Nichols Misa Lucuty MacTonall Connenticut College For New London Angus F. MacDonall Composite John Chase Frank Allen Ernest Allen Jerry Driscolara Westport Sport Milk Fund New York Ralph Sacco Washington Avenue Bridgeporth Ralph Nolan Georgetown University J. M. Nolan State Street William T. Williams Riverside Avenue Saugatuck Bridgeport Hospital

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Eimer & Amend 9Th Street Charles Barnish Broad Street Chester B. Smith Feneion Ku Riis Kien Bateman Smith Swan Brewster Attorn Nadia Helen Schmidt Record Room Hincks and Storrs Corn Products Sales CO W. A. Cahoon Mgr Farnsworth Mod Kitchen Boylston Street ST. George Ansonia Danbury Road BOY Scouts Howland'sidgeport Mark Howland Dry Goods Wrigley’s
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