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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1926

Page

5

Memorial Day exercises listed with names and events

Memorial Day programs are set for Sunday May 30 with a long list of participants including Granville A Durant William Gilbert Bennett Shaw George Ultchcock and many others. Also noted are gravesite decoration duties and a flower service at St Therese Church over three days guided by Rev Willan O Needy. The Right Reverend G Hane Brewster will visit St Phonias Church next Sunday to oversee an 8 o'clock service and confirm class ceremonies.

St. Matta Willan O'Nedy Delpitta St Marchive Therese Rey Ghaune Brewster Diocese of Contecticut St ‘Phonias’ Church Rely

Danbury Boosters urged to pursue municipal airport plan

Danbury boosters discussed a city owned aviation field to establish a modern airport after Governor Trumbull urged action. The idea centers on Tucker’s field near the Fair Grounds, which could be bought and improved with about 4000 dollars to serve as a linking city airport. Grand Royal and Select Masons set a June 8 session in Danbury with banquets planned for June 7. A convict, Franklin Martin, remains at large after escaping Totchfield jail, last seen after leaving the Litehield rail yard on Friday night.

Danbury John H Trumbull Tucker's Wiich Tucker Fair Grounds Danbury-Norwalk S. M. Council Grand Council of the Royal and Select Masons Hotel Green Frederick H Gerlach Order Helf Frankin Martin Totchfleld Martin Cheshire Reformatory Big Efly Litehield

Georgetown Gforetown May 9 society notes and births

Mrs Michael Ronder and her infant son return to Bronx New York Tuesday. Miss Helen Engdahl travels with them for a visit. Fourteen attend the Ridgefield Town Hall entertainment on Wednesday night under the Ridgefield Epworth League. Arklodge members join the Stamford lodge meeting Tuesday evening. Roland Jovnwn of the United States Coast Guard on furlough at his grandmother Mrs John Johnson Weston Head. Mr oo and Mrs Julius Johnson announce the birth of an eight pound son Gerald Philip at Lawrence Hospital Dronaville KN May 1.

Gforgetown Michael Ronder Bronx N. Y Helen Engdahl Ridgefield Town Hall Suspiecs Ricgeveld Epworth League Arklodge Stamford Lodge Roland Jovnwn United States Coast Guards John Johnson Weston Julius Johnson High Perens Farm Gerald Philip Lawrence Hospital Dronaville

Easton church gifts pastor with purse of 158 dollars

In Easton on May 9 special report says Jesse Lee EB church held a social with games and singing. The Ladies Aid Society presented Rev Howard B Warren with a purse of 158 dollars. Warren, former Manchester NH resident, has degrees from Wesleyan and Rotton University and served in the US Army Transport service before theology studies. He is a Mason Shriner and member of Delta Theta and Delta Sigma Rho.

Easton Jesse Lee Ladies Aid Society Howard L. Shaft Howard B. Warren Warren Manchester New Hampshire Wesleyan University Coatesville United States Army Transport Service Theological School Rotton University Harvard University Pal Delta Theta Delta Sigma Rho Shriner

Long Hill May Programs and Local Notices

Long Hill M E church hosted a Wednesday evening musical under Miss Lora Hickey with Ethel Pigg as accompanist and soloist. Other performers included Rosan Milford soprano Nanchen Adams, Bridgeport contralto, violinist Ethel Wheeler and reader Marguerite Smith. Local society activities discuss postponing Village Improvement plans, upcoming Parent-Teacher meetings, and a Warren Harding High School drama event.

Gladys Huntley D. Seeley George Helmrich Dorothy Benjamin Turney Harry Hadson Village Improvement Society Wedges Warren Harding School Bridgeport Warren Harding High Long Hill Parent-Teacher Association Harry Lea M EB Ladies Aid Society Banford Peach Charles Padrick Clarice RadcHff Aon. Wesley Lawrence Sherman Daushter Glorie Bessie I M i Ten Gabbler Clark Apent West End Z2var Marry Wanlon Springfield Mass Albert

Trumbull Notes Include Meetings and Visits

In Trumbull on May 9 special report, Mrs. Coristie and friends spent a day in New York City. The Trumbull Volunteer Fire Company to meet Tuesday at Town Hall. Rev WV White visiting Saybrook with son Harold. Miss Pauline, Frances and Annie Warmke visited their father Adam Warmke. Delegates chosen for Congregational Churches meeting in Wilton May 11. Miss With Collins visited her mother Mrs J Widman. Woman's Community Club to host a public whist pinochle bridge event at Mrs Starr Beach's home with Mrs Beach as general chair. New Haven branch of the Womans Board of Missions holds all-day meeting at center church in New Haven Tuesday with Mrs W O White, Miss Hattie French and Miss Cora Beach expected to attend. Joseph Portett of White Street to move to Bridgeport next week. Mrs Gustive Kutcher of White Plains Street entertaining guests for several days.

Trumbull H. Coristie New York City Ward Wee Congregational Church Association of Congregational Churches Wilton Miss With Collins J. Widman Top Center Woman's Community Club Starr I. Beach Beach New Haven Womans Board of Missions Theenter Chiurch W. O. White Mise Hattie French Cora Beach Joseph Portett White Ind Street Bridgeport Gustive Kutcher White Plains Street Alice Burr Mrs. Leroy Mary W. L. Lopez Willard Gillette America Fred Werfort Leroy Turney William Loper Albert ‘Hawkins Edward Johnson George Sanford Regine Steucek Florence Kay Vincent Barstosik Robert Maquat Harry Escott Tca Norris W. K. Norris New York E. E. Norton John Melle Hugh McCollam Redding Lorintha Hull Misa Matalia Marah Bridgeport High School John Mellen Frankig Mellen John Fitch Weston Misa Tina Farlely Danbury Joseph Keller Dorothy Benjamin Parker Louise Mason Wilson Burns Verne Lorintha Hall Huyny Go Lucky Rowing Club Funice Mellen Helen Chraion Misa Marjorly Jennings Bayside Long Island Columbia University Hotel Astor Jack Lindsay Wesley Norton Edward Beers Huntington Orrla

Neighbors Night at Easton Grange with Music and Supper

Neighbors night will be observed at Easton Grange on Tuesday May 11 with Danbury Bethel and Greenfield Hill members attending. Miss Mary Turney will present a varied program including songs violin pieces and dances with supper served after the meeting.

Percy Babcock Nearly Killed In Window Attack

On May 9 AP reports Percy Babcock nineteen of 26 Summit street damaged a plain glass window during a drunken brawl on Springdale avenue. Police Surgeon Dr T S Skidadzine treated him after he fled, then he was found an hour later a mile away in a weakened condition with a severe wrist laceration. He was jailed on charges of intoxication with destruction of property.

Meriden Percy Babcock Summit Street T. S. Skidadzine Babcock Ala Springdale Avenue Pat Oal

Fairfield Zoning Meeting Seeks Porcupine Plant Rezone

Fairfield may place nearby Porcupine plant property in A manufacturing zone after a zoning commission hearing Monday evening. Also, Town School committee to meet at Roger Ludlowe High School and consider class of 1926 banquet away from the cafeteria. Simon C Bradley will speak at a Fairfield Luncheon Club meeting Tuesday. Women from three local Congregational churches attend the Center Church meeting in New Haven. Red Men minstrel show planned at Community Theatre Wednesday. Mothers and daughters programs by Greenfield Scout Troop No 2 Wednesday afternoon at 4 with a 6 pm banquet at the church. First Church of Christ Young People plan a mother and daughter banquet Thursday night with reservations due by Wednesday. Mrs R E Randall chairs the committee with help from Marie Burr Florence Hoy Ruth Drake. The last three are Young People’s Association members.

Fairfield Zoning Commission Porcupine Company Townschaoo Roger Ludlowe High School Simon c. Bradley Center Church New Haven Community Theatre Greenfield Scout Troop No Church House Ladies Sewing Society Greenfield Congregational Church Esther Hill Harriet Wakeman Nellie Gray Anna Taylor Young People S Association of the First Church of Christ R. E. Randall Marie Burr Florence Hoy Ruth Drake The Young People's Association

Cedar Cliff Rod and Gun Club hosts meeting and activities

Cedar Cliff Rod and Gun club members met Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Irene Cribley. New members joined, a committee bought clay pigeons and shells for Sunday shooting. After business, 80 attendees danced and refreshed. Next meeting at Mr. and Mrs. Boehm.

Anniversary Of Girl Scout Societies In Bridgewater

The Girl's Friendly Society of St Pauls church celebrated the first anniversary of both societies with a supper and games in Bridgewater. Miss Gertrude Roe played organ selections and Miss Hazel Morehouse recited. Pokone Grange will host another card party at Refoyce hall tonight.

Brookfield Girl's Friendly Society St Paul's Church Refoyce Hall John S Thornhill Charlotta C Thornhill William Thornhill Stanley H. Peck Pembroke John Carlson Newtown Sacriff Fennell Arthur R. Soyce Bridgeport George Maas Richmond Tilly Praderick Stapleberg John Smith Sir Smith Stratford Henry RB. Hawley St. Raphael's Hospital New Haven Ari

Loaf That Every Careful Housewife Wants to Serve

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