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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1923

Page

10

Mrs H E Lewis Presides Over Connecticut House Session

Stratford May 19 Special Mrs Seren E Lewis of 2103 Main Street Stratford’s first woman representative in the Legislature presided over a Connecticut House session becoming the first Fairfield County woman to hold the post Speaker Nickerson summoned her to the dias and departed leaving her in charge. Her poise and experience with parliamentary rules were cited as factors in the historic moment within the state capital. The Stratford High School senior class later presented Garden Dora a four act comedy with a Broadway run behind it. The production, directed by Miss Inga Leine, drew a crowded house and featured a large cast including Floyd Henderson Alfred Anderson Teddy Farnam Conrad Peterson William Barclay Charles Phillips Adelph Persson Drexel Kirkland Agnes Snyder J ing Finkeymen Erella Welly Willey Patt Rush Rankwitz Felice Klani French maid Sarah Amplesate Slissy Trene Carten Bets Scroggins Edith Birdsex Mrs Tolin Mimmonds Frances Klohukows Mary Anne Simmonds Selle Envier.

Stratford Seren E. Lewis Main Street Fairfield County House of Representatives Lewis LeRoy Lewis People’s General Dias Nickerson Connecticut Fink Canterbury Hods Sevel Strat Republican Party Stratford Board of Education Inga Leine Miss Leine Bers Floyd Henderson Alfred Anderson Teddy Farnam Conrad Peterson William Barclay

Weston Personal Notes Highlight Town Visitors and Visitors

Weston May 14 The Velexram report several visitors and guests in town. Arthur C. Bradley and Allan Ken of Bridgeport were guests of Mr and Mrs Middebury. Mrs Lyons Plainshowe Myre FW has returned from California and plans a summer home in Nerfield district.

Weston John Middebury Arthur C. Bradley Serfield Street Allaken Bridgeport der Lyons Myre Califor Amis Net York Nerfield Thomas Wilson Lyons Plains Anne Mac Claralain Charleston W. Va Evin Fannler Charles Greeny Norwalik Oscar Bord Bavering Gxnuideria Ms Plains VE. Khaves Reger Khares Kemuel Andrews Winnipauk Norwalk Grandpa Nerfield Aid Society Clarence Shinran Norfeld Street James Moore BD. W. Flint Thyetree Sh Kista Winhway Enpfere

Liquor-Obsessed Man Terrors Westport in Local Incident

Four officers of the Royal Police arrested Alfred Lent after he terrorized his wife and neighbor during an evening disturbance. Lent, intoxicated, fled but was found with a gash on his forehead. He was jailed overnight, arraigned for intoxication and breach of peace, fined $15, and sentenced to 20 days in jail for breach of the peace.

Derry Clifford Nichols Lent Lene J. F. Godillot

Actors Colony on Housatonic Now a Bloom

The Actors' colony at the Housatonic river, a yearly summer interest, plans a fall season expansion and permanent camp. A strong program is set by Derby Lodge Loyal Order of Moose with business matches, a music program, refreshments, and an initiation, alongside updates from Bridgeport lodge degree teams.

Berby Actors Sunuer Ds Cahip Ohe Derby Order of Mouse Che Bridgeport Lodge Bennett New Merton Ted Vthie Bred Puller Bhiee Gilhert HU. Merihihired Haygy Gilber Treasure Gunne Cotleefelder Worthy I. Madiati Suiyibing Iin Iiei Williams Lenerelow Fred Fuller Albert Willaous Caren Tom Wade Walker

Thomas Svcartay Head Mystery Obligation

The fragmentary text references a person named Thomas Svcartay and a family event at St Mary’s, with references to a funeral or service times and a likely marriage or arrival. Multiple garbled lines mention a church setting, a 8180 Gelert Wintroep Smith address, and exams or tests. The piece appears to be a damaged obituary or notice page with personal names and dates, lacking clear structure.

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Fairfield Angers Over Sunday Legion Baseball Exhibition

Fairfield residents voice strong sentiment as Sunday exhibition games at Sherman field prompt a probe by Prosecutor Bacon Wakeman under orders from Judge Clarence Hall. The George A. Smith Post Legion and Berkshires face scrutiny over admission charges and Sunday play rules amid town debate.

Fairfield Fairfield le Astog Whead Sherman Field George A. Smith Post American Secion Bacon Wakeman Clarence R. Hall Berkshires John Donaldson Legion Neca Legion Po Volmtzer Keman Wall Iar Legion Most James Cummings Hie Arhn

Fairfield Personal Notices Highlight Local Court and Socials

Fragments show court sentences for petty offenses and community notices in Fairfield. Names like Wakeman and Stefiine appear amid community events at churches and social gatherings in the area, with references to local crossings and town hall plans.

Milford Beachfront Properties Sold in Major Transactions

The Sea Lion Inn at Affvrtie Beach and the Crestmont Inn at Myrtle Beach change hands to Austin Lowe of Tranideh and Mrs Fannie Blatter of South Manchester respectively. The Smiles cottage at 3 Oak Avenue also sells to Mire Blatter. A block of 194 Myrtle Silver reaches and Silver Sands parcels sold to a Bridgeport investor. Plans include five new terraces and additional cottages, with the Sea Lion poised as Milford's largest summer hotel. Opening planned near June 1, with the Crestmont to be converted into a summer hotel.

Wallace Myrtle Silver Reaches Silver Sands Bridgeport Dion Cnn Mileford Osyner Real Esalers Ite Vations Milford Wisatv

Snow Flurry Covers Danbury Amid Cold Day

Snow briefly covered Danbury with a thin white blanket as temperatures hovered just above freezing. The region experienced one of the coldest days in years, with icy air and a brisk wind lingering through the afternoon.

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Controversy Over Post Road Repair Bid Approved

Greenwich officials voted to advertise for bids to repair the Boston Post Road from Pickett Arms La Reine. Warden Crosby and the board denied authority to issue a permit for funding and said Superintendent Egan had negotiations already in place. The meeting also authorized buying nine uniforms and hats for the Fire Department.

Greenwich May St Boston Post la Reine Joseph VT Crosby John Hanson Bornigh Thomas At, Egan Char Manzen Cenarita Board of Burgesses Metin Toda Rnad Fire Department

Milford selectmen to hold special May meeting

The Milford Board of Selectmen votes to convene a special meeting on Monday evening May 4 at 7 o clock to discuss town matters. They plan actions on sewer projects and related town finances and will consider hiring or authorizing payments for certain expert services.

Fairfield Beach to gain fire protection and safety updates

A local town report details Fairfield Beach receiving new fire protection gear and apparatus abandoned when a barge was moved. A separate court action involves a teen fined for underage driving. Community meetings and dances are noted, with local officials and residents participating in planning and safety discussions.

Milford park system expansion faces push for land funds

Citizens back a proposed extension of the Milford park system seeking a two thousand three hundred dollar land purchase to secure property and advance a planned addition. The effort involves local officials and chamber members promoting preservation and growth during Tuesday meetings.

Fragmented OCR Note Lacks Clear News Item

Readable text shows scattered words and phrases about rocks and collisions with no coherent event, names, places, dates, or organizations. Unable to identify a complete subject or outcome from the fragmented source.

Seized Liquor Ownership Claim Prompted Court Plea

A man argues he does not own seized liquor as a court case proceeds. The transcript shows conflicting statements from the defendant and proceedings underway in Pow Ang Saabs area with several witnesses and legal references.

Chosen Head Of Factory Baseball League Chosen

John Lewandowski was unanimously named chairman of the Factory Base Ball League after a meeting of five factories. The session discussed a permanent chair and an executive committee to oversee league affairs. The group planned a future meeting and sought regional support from nearby boards of trade.

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Westport Notes Special AMT and Community Events

Westport notes cover AMT activities and local society plans. Visitors from Norwalk and Saugtie discuss parade preparations, veterans groups plan holiday decorations, and civic engagements include dances, school events, and theatre announcements at Riverside, Regent, Rialto, and Palace venues.

Pupils Keep Perfect Attendance Across Several Schools

May 10 report lists students with 100 percent attendance at Good Hill Valley Forge Lyons Plains and Narfled schools. Names include Arthur Sherwood nine other pupils at Good Hill and teachers noted. More students achieving flawless attendance across multiple districts are named with teachers and schools.

Dif- Coren Arthur Sherwood Good Hill School George Bancher Watter Fancher Ralph Fancher Helen Fancher Lawrence Lockwood Alexander Marton Joseph Marion Brana Fanton Nancy Parnette Helen Odell Lillian Odell Louis Marton Ida Marton Glarabelle Lockwood Alice Lockwage Valley Forge Misa da Middlebrook Nancy Giardano Josephine Goin John Salvatore Gardani Eric S Gorin Lewis Gorint Katherine Guhl Mink Marjorie Wilson Lyons Plains Ernest Beers Clarence Beers Myrtle Favereau John Skreb Rose Gyureske Margaret Gyureshe Wis Denis Misie Clark Narfled Estelle Canfield Rose Kurasz Marguerite Jan

New GOP Leader Sought for Norwalk Amid Rearranging

The Norwalk GOP seeks a new town chairman as Barton exits. The plan envisions reorganizing party leadership with Air and vision for a Democratic-era shift, aiming to appoint a successor familiar with school and city affairs while surveying support for a broader executive committee.

Local notices and repairs dominate Saugatuck report

Fragmented OCR notes describe a Saugatuck area post or water station update with bids, church event planning for May 11, a state convention visit, and highway repair efforts. Mentions of Beauparties and various departments indicate infrastructure, meetings, and safety work amid scattered local items.

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Public Auction for Abe Davis Estate in Milford Friday

Milford notes outline sweeping traffic rule changes after a town survey. The police board proposes new ordinances and calls a public hearing for May 21 at 7 PM in the Town Court Room. Fire officials will coordinate to reduce fire apparatus accident risk during alarms.

Milford Board of Police Commissioners Police Board Fire Board William Buckingham Lilfayette Steel Laura Taisa Ithe Joseph Kolinsky New Haven Iris Abe de Jate Iis Order of the Court Orchard Street Taylor Methodist Episcopal Church Miles Beard American Legion Auxiliary Milford Post Healtquarters Dante Georges F. Weed Legion Mary Mock WLR

Milford Hospital To Observe National Day

Milford Hospital will host a media day on Saturday May 12 inviting the public to visit between 2 and 5 pm. Mrs Mary J Chaney president of the auxiliary will welcome guests along with Miss Tipene Putney in publicity role. Delegation from the Connecticut Association of Public Health Nurses attended a spring meeting in Wallingford.

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Fort Trumbull Beach Opens Soon for Season

Milford May 10 Special in The Velogram Preparations for the season at Fort Trumbull Beach are nearing completion under owner Clinton Roc Carpenter and the refurbished hotel is expected to reopen in a week or two. Several guests from New York and Danbury are registered, and the Sunshine Society will meet Friday at Mrs Henry Seoul's home in Bridgeport Avenue Devon at 2:50 PM.

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