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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1923

Page

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Stray Cans Cleanup Sparks Stratford Traffic Themed

Stratford residents report 28 loads of tin cans found in yards and along roads during a cleanup campaign. Town Manager Hunter explains disposal methods and road work planned along West Broad Street and adjacent routes to prevent water drainage issues and improve street surfaces. Local officials note cans dumped as fill near the cemetery area and discuss replacing rails and paving concerns during the project.

Stratford Stratfords Manase Hunter Wist Avenue Bruce Avenue Tyler Barnum Avenue Wain Street West Broad van Arete West Broad Street Cansete Ustina Connecticut Company Weghiner

Father of Danbury Rector Dies in His Right Year

Danbury mourns the death of Charles Biggs, father of Rector Charles Biggs of Saint Paul’s Church, at age eighty one. He had health troubles for months and retired from hardware business three years ago. Funeral services will be held Thursday at Saint Paul’s Pine Field, with burial in West Pauls.

Danbury Jauls Tasss Biggs Chicago Tom Thom Tle Sen Andre GenebRat West Pauls

Relief Corps Marks 35th Birthday Celebration

A damaged but readable record details a Relief Corps 35th anniversary event. Mentions attendees including Mrs Wright and Jane Chase, a dinner hosted by members, and induction of new charter members with local officials present. The description includes names, places, and organizational ties to a veterans group.

Milfort Mas Ber Dorothy Hasey West Blaser Maud Jord Tomer USA Jane Chase Mervin Walte Marones Vis Mary Ds Waburt Anette Baldwin Min Chapleth

College Club Hears Interesting Talks

Milford College club met to review season events and hear guest members. Officers' election was postponed to a later meeting due to unavailable nominees and further consideration.

Plan to Unite Two New Milford Parishes Explored

In New Milford a proposal to merge St Foksind and St John churches is under discussion. Interim arrangements seek a single rector for the two parishes, with services rotating between the churches and aims to form a unified diocese. About 70 residents across both parishes are involved in the talks.

Hanbury Deligums New Milfield Sidney W Wallace Viegt Christ Chapel Watley Buis New Wilford St Tohns Tey John FC

Westport to Get Toy and Novelty Plant Soon

The Telegram reports the former Atlantic Starch works on Riverside Avenue is being remodeled by The Sunets company of Bragokhu NY. The plant will manufacture toys and novelties with 16 Broadly avenue facilities, employing locals if possible.

Tou Sunets Company Bragokhu NY Atlantic Starch Riverside Avenue Focal New York Broodlya Cneer

Newtown Personalities Attend Local Church Events

Report lists residents and figures who joined church activities at Cal Sus Md St Johns and St Johns on a Sunday. Names include Cyris Glaser, Charles Pers et Palestrin, Vneis MS Beers, Pardee, William Johnsor, Glover Brant Wright, Wallace Wilthell, and others noted for social and ceremonial duties.

Yas Palestrin MS Beers Pardee William Johnsor Fut Glover Brant Wright Ile Watour Witears Foot Uri Mies Wallace Wilthell

Danbury Praised for Nomination of Judge J. R. Booth

Danbury lauds the nomination of Judge J. R. Booth to higher office. The telegrams and county record reflect strong support for his qualifications and past service as judge of the City Court of Danbury and the Court of Common Pleas.

Danbury J. R. Booth Bouth

Wife and Ex-Wife Live Together In Dancer's Love Nest

A long, veiled story recalls a vaudeville era trio with dancer Mrs Rex Cummings and her former wife Alix Cummings, who reconciled and live amicably in a Houston area home to save expenses. The piece describes shared parenting, a joint show life, and negotiations over alimony, housing, and future plans while press coverage notes their public queerness as part of a bigger backstage drama.

Irene Shaw Cummings Edna Cummings Rex Cummings Soo Mies Shawnes Cummings Seara Tinee Picuresque Houstons Cummings Tos Mi Cummings Wes Cammumings Pealeuts Nethin

Auto Violators Fined by Judge Shapiro in Shelton

A Shelton court hearing led by Judge Shapiro fined auto violators in multiple cases. Proceedings named Joseph Sipe and others, with defendants charged in incidents involving street disturbances and automobile offenses. The session included various arraignments and related testimony, detailing fines and judicial decisions.

Shapiro Shelton

G A R Official Dies in Norwalk

Norwalk May 16 Richard J Curbi past department semimindea of tle Greid Army of th Republic and a uhamber of the doodte ihe A rale dots amen of tle de potent to nresent dba out his home here at noun aged 7% veers We as survived by or widow and 41 Qalever Curbill was ele ted epactyr et cam mend roan belt.

Solih Norwalk Richard J Curbi Semimindea Tle Greid Army Th Republic Tle de Potent Nresent Noun Curbill Ted

Weston Personal Page Distorted Notice At Tompson Pool Rally

Fractured OCR details a public demonstration at Untserpom Pool near Weston Laston Weston and Redding with local officials and peace groups. Attendees from Psperts will arrive, while health and safety provisions are listed for Dow housing and nearby streets.

Weston Blunis Demonstra UK War Erin Fooufiel Pere Barrera Dow ‘Ous

Derby Company to Pay Employees Weekly Contingent Wages

A report outlines that Derby Company must provide employees with a weekly wage of eighteen dollars. The excerpt references compensation during a probation period and mentions pensions and related benefits under state provisions.

Derby CO

K of C Bazaar Opens With Talks by Notables

Ansonia reports a K of C bazaar launching with speeches by notable figures including Mayo Pink Conway and Congressmen Sullivan and others. The event features dancing, booths, and hoped for boosts to local efforts while welcoming attendees and friends.

C. Bazaar St Marys Othe Sullivan Orn Miyano

Ansonia Man Receives Judgment of 739 Dollars

A judge named Sepser awarded an Ansonia man a 739 dollar judgment after a civil case. The record notes a partnership issue and related court actions.

Ansonia

Women Leaders Urge Practical Role in Politics at Danbury Meeting

Mrs Grote Behenck of Witten and Mrs Sarah Sherman hosted a Danbury Women’s Republican gathering. The speaker urged women to pursue civic offices to improve city and state governance, criticized idle criticism, and stressed cooperation for the public good over private grudges.

Grote Behenck Witten Danbury Wantens Wes Sarah Sherman Main Street Missenench Behenck Grant Schenck

Ansonia Plans Fine New School To Cost $45,000

City officials outline funding for a new school to be built on actor Street with a $45,900 appropriation. Bonds priced to the highest bidder will fund the project, while a stone crusher from the town firm and a public works sale are also mentioned. The plan follows a rejection of prior bond figures and references a community meeting and annual reports.

Ansonia Board of Education Actor Board of Public Works Board of Alder Men Theodore Bils Uv North Cliff Street Ansama Mink School Beth Ae Chey Bossoms

Cummings Boom Starts in Stamford

May day crowds attend a Democratic meeting in Stamford as Alfred Cummings addresses supporters. He urges party unity to back a strong ticket led by Boner Stings, with Mayor Philips seeking to block rival Molin Me Adoo for the nomination and to present Cummings as the leading candidate.

Stamford Alfred LooTnthys Boner Stanings Philips Maxon

New Shore Line Company Elects Directorate

New Shore Line Company elects its board of directors. Clarence Plabewiee, Scott Dames, David Wallon, CM Walker, Wale Hun Sperry, Kingston, Spence, Robert Lively, Phillip Toosen, and others named as directors in the incorporated company's act announcement.

New Hasen Radway Todas Clarence Plabewiee Scott Dames David Wallon Walker

Compa Beach Notes Westport May 16

Special to the Telegram reports Danburs contractor building a summer cottage at Compo Beach for Ledward O Bainzen of New York. Several New York residents lease or occupy shore cottages for the season. The town plans four floats at the beach, with two patrols on Saturdays and Sundays for life saving duties.

Westport Sherwond Ray Contrattar Danburs Compa Beach Ledward O Bainzen New York Bingen Compo Roger Walliams Savgator Anderson Dugene Bevins Bethel Quinn Arthur Dolge Shore Owenoke James Brooklyn Yoowall Alger Bridge Street Jerry Keehan Weat Garag State Street Plains Samuel Roedne Norwalk Compo Beach Heard Campo Life Gundssil

Milford Red Men Memorial Sunday Plans With Speakers

Milford Red Men announce annual Memorial Sunday services at Red Men Hall on May 10 at 3 AM standard time honoring deceased members Achenash Tithe and Netoaka Council D of P will preside Speaker Hey Wham Kelley of St Marys Church to deliver sermon May 30 parade and grave decorations announced Also changes to minstrel cast for Milford Wheel event with Samuel J Rickles as interlocutor Tickets from members Barnes Drug Hones Mug Doll Brothers New hotel guests include Nellie Provost Dubuque and others under Clinton Rot ipen try management at Willard Fort Lambut Beach season expected to be successful

Wmifsors lLedmen Netoaka Council D of P Red Wens Halt Hey Wham Kelley St Marys Church Alabo Er Ous Barnes Drug Store Hones Mug Store Doll Brothers Willard Fort Lambut Beach Nellie Sadle Provonst Dubuque St Mio Wee F

Memorial Day Oration Planned by Rev Dr Phillips

Memorial Day plans call for Rev Dr Phillips to deliver the public address with a march from Derby to Cottage, a parade review on Elizabeth Street, and ceremonies at the soldiers monument. The event includes line of march participants, a procession to Wak Chit cemetery for gravesite decorations, and a Legion post grand marshal leading the parade.

DR. Phillips DLIBY Derby Shetter T Atr Tisabeth Minerva Annin Watson Philly Phelion Pes Sailin Olen Spenser Gerera Pegis Sutter Legion Titibbe St Wa Prigade

Milford seeks 10 increase in water supply

Special to the Telegram reports Milford residents press for a larger water supply and extended mains. Officials of Milford Water Company and New England Insurance Company attended a conference to discuss the measure. A plan to connect a new six inch main from Meadows End Road to Maple Avenue aims to raise water volume and add fire protection. The Fire Board received a petition from Maple Avenue and Smith Street residents requesting a hydrant at the intersection of those streets, with the board weighing grant prospects.

Mitford Way New England Insurance Factance Borth Fire Board Milford Che Yeaterday Edo KoWiner New Water Water Company Nathan Fenn Milford Water Company Mana Myrtle Beach Maple Avenue Paris Considera Ion Lire Board Maple Axenue Tue Wa Maine

DYSENTERY CARRIER FOUND IN ANSONIA ABATED

The survey of districts likely to harbor dysentery is near completion with Yale University health staff aiding. Drs Trobland and Dorman will leave as surveys finish while city doctors report suspected cases to suppress further spread.

Ansonia Public Health Department of Yale Tiaaughn Hisrorh Byotravk Minariknowlton J Dorman Sitehealth Department Lora Thia City

You Big Stiff Knee Watch Your Finish Ad

Fragmentary classified style copy describing a joint ease advertisement. Mentions a remedy claimed to ease knee pain and relieve agony. Includes stray phrases about applying a tube from druggists and cautions about miseries without proper treatment.

Many School Children Sought Relief with Powders

A historical public notice touts powdered remedies for sickly children, claiming they soothe fevers, constipation, teething, and stomach troubles throughout the season. The advertisement urges mothers to use the product and to avoid substitutes, with a bold promise of gentle, reliable relief.

Mollore

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