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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1923

Page

10

Norwalk Faces Public Dumps Health Menace Move to Create Park Department

In Norwalk, officials and residents seek a city department to manage public dumps amid health and property concerns. The New Canaan avenue site is the focus, with promises from Mayor Fairfield and calls for a coordinated plan to consolidate waste, reduce nuisance, and convert dumps into park space.

Norwalk Mar New Cangon Avenue Les Dumphes Tres Ktant Fiarion Atencibes Residenc New Canaan Avenue New Canaan Avene Vsty Park Department Establishine Park Department

New Terminus for Trolley Line in Fairfield

Fairfield officials announce a plan to extend the trolley system from Windmere to Ledjermims, with the Fairfield Improvement Association pressing for the change. A petition has been filed with the Board of Selectmen, and a hearing is expected within a few days.

Fairfield Fairfield Avenue Fairfield Improvement Associater Sone Me Herdy Connecticut Sel Iien Tra Bean Bany Uhé Windge le Djermims

Lena fire home sold to New Yorkers

Lutz of New York City purchases the Lena homestead known as the Yates place. The new owners, a man named Rov Jando and his wife Char Ernest, will take possession on June 1.

Lena Westpor A. Lutz New York City Yates Wuin Dautier New York Chara Ernest Ilistreter

Bids Wanted for Gravel for Westport Market

Bids sought for gravel supply for Westport project with estimated quantities and delivery terms. Notice requests logs, grade specifications, and contractor qualifications to be submitted by stated deadline. Local authority aims to secure rushed stone and gravel at established yardage for public works.

Contest Winner in Newtown District Names

Miss Nawilicene Abu Lely, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rathi Ww. Marsh of Mauston, is announced as winner of a district contest in Newtown. The Telegram requested polite confirmation and local officials verify the results. Natalie Bah Mireivo and others are named in the brief roster of participants and results.

Newtown Nawilicene Abu Lely Ad Mis Rathi Marsh Mauston Alyies Tan Vimi Tele Stary Gates Sport

Milford selects 25000 borrow for current expenses

The Milford Board of Selectmen authorized a SIMD Act loan of 25000 to cover current expenses in anticipation of tax revenue. The town approved using unexpended funds from West Main Street projects for construction costs including a retaining wall, reallocating 1400 to 3150 from highway funds to the needed wall project.

Milford Board of Selectmen West Main Wement Bridge

Fairfield personals duels and weekly league notes

The Fairfield community page reports on local social notices and upcoming junior league activities. Details cover meetings, memberships, and events with multiple names and places mentioned in the excerpt.

Stratford Jury Refuses Spite List This Year

A Stratford jury this year will not publish a spite list. The article notes prior prejudice in panels and describes committee actions and upcoming meetings to decide trustee authorization for Congregation decisions. Local officials and residents weigh the impact on the community and legal proceedings.

Stratford

Crusade Aims to Seize Law Violators on State Roads

A flood of garbled text mentions a crusade against traffic law violators and a push by authorities, including TSA figures, to enforce road rules. The readable fragments suggest a public safety emphasis with references to arrests, promises, and enforcement efforts across various regions and groups.

New Sidewalk Lines Emergence in Fairfield

Fragmented OCR text shows distressing garble about Fairfield sidewalk plans and local actions. The readable portions reference sidewalk lines and community concerns, with scattered mentions of places and organizations, but no clear event, date, or person to anchor a concrete summary.

Stream Pollution Bill Favored by Legislator Wheeler

A lawmaker named Wheeler signals broad support for a stream pollution bill. The report references hearings and committee activity, noting discussions on funding, enforcement, and economical methods to reduce contamination.

Shang” Wheeler

Westport Notes on local events and civic matters

Reading through Westport notes, the piece covers community happenings from church events and conventions to weather mentions and local meetings. It names individuals such as Mackenzie, Wiss bens, and Nicholis Yroisey, with references to the Episcopal convention and garden week activities in nearby towns.

Cearge SB Grom Mackenzie Episcopal Wiss Bens Seamainek Nicholis Yroisey Renee Phae Libenes Ford Isis Arihan Wand Copan New Bryant Bae Avenue

Ancient Shelton High School Graduation Plans Reported

Special to Velma Tae Tierney outlines Shelton High School graduation events on May 11. The ceremony will include an ivy plant tradition, class history, and a tree planting on campus. Faculty selected a glass crown, while Miss Day leads the ivy recognition and Leroy Moulthrop gives the address.

Malton Leroy Moulthrop Philip Robart Edward Boyle Glass Maur Otto Helier Presiday Theale Girls! Friendly Society Church of Ila Dar Rio Thal Knees Street Board of Ardnerhne

Head of Elm City Company Dies in Derby

Fragmented obituary notes the death of a company head in Derby. It mentions his long service, church involvement, and family ties including relatives in New York and Derby, with references to veterans and national organizations. The text is garbled but preserves his status and local prominence.

ELM City Company Derby Whey May Ja Speen Whamas B. Cornell New Haven Howe Pynet Cornell Cie Ooireh Wie Saviety Kulmial Ware Kiward Shelton Covell New York Presley

Newtown Woman Dies After Illness

A Newtown woman died after a prolonged illness. The obituary notes she was seventy nine years old and lists her survivor details and funeral arrangements. Relatives include Miss Velen and Mr. Pylvant of New York. Local services are noted for the late Mrs Tougear Pylvant among others.

Sum Town Hen Horn Nord Langerhig Mas Mook Osu Ji Byehal Feta Uantaner Rami Nalev Leon Fronding Min Qaiul Tougear Pylvant Saw York MM Pas Nile New Malbork Micharl Hedman Iool Meuvitis Berkeahien

Thirty-Five Years in Police Service

A veteran member of the Peter shore Police Department served thirty five years with most of those years spent as captain. His long tenure earned him a strong reputation for steady leadership and reliable conduct during his career.

Vdantury Police Service Peter! Shore

Church Hangs Up Sale Of Property Fight

A dispute over a church property sale to a local company delays a plan to establish a station. Town records show no deeds yet. legal action by the American Legion post and a verbal lease dispute with the church association loom. Heirs in New Haven may challenge use of the property for church purposes.

Nitarias American Legion Gwwlilla Nalield American Legion Post Tia City UV Tavian Church Association Wweeu Tin Vale Joner Por Sigiate Conway Faer Guet New Haven Uae Weiners Dveth St. Mite GoulTa Armory Alora Erie

New Cottages Erected at Compo Beach

Local development reports new cottages built at Compo Beach in the Owenuke area. The article notes recent housing activity and mentions a property owner and occupancy details, with limited readable specifics due to text condition.

Compo Beach

Stamford Mayor Charges Kenealy With Trickery

Stamford mayor Alfred N Phillips accuses Senator Kenealy of secret meeting and pushing a rider to the health bill to block an executive appointment and hinder Stamford zoning legislation. Kenealy dismisses the charges as silly and notes no zoning bill has been granted this session.

Stamford Mar Matthew J1. Kerfealy Polies Lof Jollee Alfred N. Phillips Cornella Jong Kenealy Common Council Phillips

Derby Ball Team May Be Sold in Current Report

May 15. Despite an announced sale, Bridgeport baseball club may change hands with William Shaughnessy rumored to purchase and take ownership within a month. Reported sale price for team and equipment around $19,000, with a potential hitch delaying final arrangements. Also noted are damages suits by Somers and Emul Erkes against Yale students Hough and Sanford, with attorneys Sullivan and Healy handling the case. An auto owned by defendants was attached by Deputy Sheriff Pease. Local meetings and Eagles hall prize awards described from a lodge event.

Spevisi Yelegram Bridgeport Baseball Club William Shaughnessy Clark Shaughnessy Emul Erkes Hough John Sanford Yale Turdaight New Haven Sullivan and Healy

Woman Commissioner to Tell of County Work

Miss Emily Sophie Brown of Nadattuck the only woman commissioner of New Haven county will speak at the Women’s Republican club meeting at the city hall auditorium tomorrow night on New Haven county what it is doing for first prisoners and neglected children. The session includes a Manchester visitor and the annual officers’ return for Elizabeth Hall Wyke chapter.

ONDA Nin Emily Sophie Brown Nadattuck Neasven Reen Luw City Hall Miss Brow New Haven Miss Brown Taxis Econimades VY. M.C. A Trice Manchester Soirrow Elizabeth Hall Wiyke Chanter D. Aa Tear Rh Han North Clit Street

Father and Son Game Scheduled in Fairfield Tomorrow

Patroled account from Patre ted o May 18 notes a father and son ball game in Fairfield tomorrow. The county championship in this league is at stake with local teams preparing amid light details. Manager Willa Be Donaldson of the parers expresses pride in the team’s progress and practice.

Fairfield Patretedo Sherman Fiellson Guncheon Willa Be Donaldson Parers

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