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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1923

Page

15

Cans collected in Stratford yards amid utility work

Stratford town crews finished a clean up collecting hundreds of tin cans and rubbish along West Avenue and nearby streets. Manager comments on leftovers and disposal advise burying uncollected cans to prevent rainwater and mosquito breeding while road work continues with new gravel shoulders and drainage improvements.

Btreateoud Yaa Stratfouls Selene Ayeek Flounter Sai West Avenue Bruce Avytnue Barnum Avenue Hol- Hsier Avenue West Nuely Itre Usin Sie Progres Jing West Broad Street Hunter Connecticut Sturied Westerday Searane Uy St. Michael Cenier State Highs Department Stratfor

Father of Danbury Rector Dies in His Eighty First Year

The father of Danbury's rector, long associated with the Episcopal church, died at age eighty one after several months of ill health. He had lived in Danbury many years and was known for business ties and family. Survived by his wife and children, including a daughter, funeral services will be held at the rector's church with burial in Lincoln.

Danbury Old Mora Daxber George I Peul Murial Witeo Littereaien Tielaad Aly Hareond Chuymings Gaeta aersnnemieDt Suminiers Evry Shelton May Jh Syreian Joseph CG Shapiro Orfsone Ewig Shi Pheose Ufray Brit Fod Lida James Whitmee Quire Herrhije Guevalen Wila Calely Puagiale Eyideniea Rede Ieee Grenaas Lahaye Femsuren Nvidia Walia

Relief Corps Celebrates 35th Birthday in Milford

Milford notes mark the Relief Corps 35th anniversary with a local dinner and skits. Guests include state officers and members such as Mies, Merwin, and Baldwin, as the organization gathers for fellowship and mem ber contributions.

Rehee Pen Ie Peel Milford Tlearge Piterrs Narfore Mt Tae Coork Stessere Amengie Tadbig Lees Beos Dtueth Mies Synier Byrothy Hanari Nowe Saat Matte Ford Milford Oat Lunher Serge Dulesatinn Anne H. M. Merwin Ire Walter “Marone Phe W. Te Sapang I Ohare Memiership Beare Whena Alea Melia Baldwin Charter Wes Hern

College Club Hears Interesting Talks At Wilford High

A Melford college club meeting Tuesday evening featured discussions on chess and community topics. Officers election was postponed to the next session as several suggested candidates were deemed unable to serve.

Melford Ventri Aaron School Uneehh Geasey Wilford High School Ooticera

Two New Milford Parishes Discuss Uniting Plan

Local spiritual leaders consider merging the two New Milford parishes St. Jillfans and All Saints under one rector. Rev Sidney Wallace as candidate for combined post. joint services debated as talks continue amid declining numbers and vacancy.

New Milford Wanbury Sidney W. Wallace Chrish Walebury St. Ilofans AL Reints New Mitford St Jonty

Westport to Get Toy and Novelty Factory

The Dane Sanetz Company of Brooklin is remodeling the former Atlante Starch works on Riverside avenue and plans to open a toy and novelty factory. The plant will revive local employment as weathering shortages ended wartime demand and earlier operations by the Atlante Starsh and Mock Oven companies.

Westport Dane Sanetz Company Brooklin Autlantic Starch Rilverside Avenue Son Ariel Middle West New York Moek Oven Company Brogelyn

Newtown Personal Notes On Clergy, Fairs and Social Events

Newtown society recounts visits to Hidscapal church gatherings at Cat o and John's churches, plus attendance at the 200th ordination of an American clergyman in Stratford. Delegates from Bridgenory attend a Pocesan event at St John, with Mrs Claries Beeve and others noted among guests.

Dunes Lashey Cato and John's T Stratford Witlan O Pardee Wig Glover Bridgenory St. Juhn Claries Beeve van Mops Navy Peck Willeiteman Gorie Usmoodtlinse Joiemsany Daines Lasher Jenmy G. Willata O. Pardee Scuifant A. Johaon Curda Franny Felt Uiakart Warner Vms FE Cres Wallace XS Miveteedt Mrs. Pyatt Menanne

Danbury Pleased At Nomination Of Judge J R Booth

Danbury expresses approval for Judge J R Booth’s nomination. The letter highlights his long service as a city court judge and notes his prior record in the Court of Common Pleas and local courts. Countywide support is mentioned alongside expectations of continued judicial fairness.

Danbury J. R. Booth Routh Reneh Tr Court of Common

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

A long, tabloid style feature reports a vaudeville couple, Cummings and his two wives, living together to cut costs. Wife No. 2 is a refined showgirl, while ex-wife No. 1 remains in the home. They share finances, stage duties, and raise children as a blended household on a film and theater circuit, with alimony arrangements and court orders noted.

Roy Cummings Curaminga Mrs. Cummings Sole Gantt Cummings Sothern Gil Agae Shaw Noahband Miss Shaw Rofrein Antica Per Mings No Tere Jina Tte Ar. Cunnangs Ales. Cummings Cunpungs

Auto violators fined by Judge Shapiro in Shelton

A garbled OCR paragraph describes Judge Shapiro in Shelton fining auto violators and issuing judicial directives. Names, places, and details are indecipherable, with multiple errors and unclear sentencing references. The core: violators were fined. a judge’s actions and nearby cases mentioned without clear specifics.

Shapiro Shelton

G A R Official Dies in Norwalk

Norwalk May 16 aged Th years Richard Cutht died at the Grand Arm of Vie SRepaie martyrdom and other garbled details. surviving widow and child reported though text is damaged and names unclear.

Richard Cutht Denserpent Commongdey Enim Ncea

Weston Personal Ads Mention Local Farmers Meeting

Aged fragments describe a Weston gathering with many local residents and farmers from Westport Gaston Wiltny and Feydding set to attend a demonstration. Names and places appear briefly as attendees and organizers with references to directions and street corners for the event.

Derby County Employer Required to Pay Weekly Wages

A derelict section outlines Derby Company must pay workers eighteen dollars weekly. The document references receivership proceedings and the act governing wage payments, noting a fiduciary duty and the involvement of a receiver to satisfy claims arising in the case.

Derby CO

Knights of Columbus Bazaar Opens With Notable Talks

The K of C bazaar opened with speeches by many notable figures. Attendees included local officials and community leaders who welcomed visitors and outlined activities, seating, and entertainment planned for the event. The bazaar featured numerous booths, performances, and opportunities to support charitable causes.

C. Bazaar

Women Leaders Urge Politics Roles For Women

Mrs. Behenck of Wilton addressed a large Lay Danbury Women’s Republican club meeting at 4 Matin Street. She urged cooperation to place women in public life, urged focus on good for all, and criticized petty grumbles. She encouraged seeking higher offices to influence policy and improve conditions.

Ansonia Plans Fine New School to Cost $45 000

Ansonia moves to issue bonds valued at 200000 after legislature approval while seeking a $43000 appropriation to construct a new school on Faecorr street near a playground and a swimming pool. Bonds will be sold to investors and the city expects solid security with no current debt. A stone ember likely to be sold from Lown farm is noted.

Ansonia Siin Deraba Lown Board of Cubic Works Ald Med Ord Pistopil D. Bul Theodore Retsius North Cliff Strest Naxoratt Welvoumulus Iervala

Cummings Boom Starts in Stamford Rally

Stamford voters on May 16 heard a keynote by Mayor Alfred Phillips pledging support for a Democratic slate. He touted a pro growth, pro reform platform while inviting enthusiastic rally attendees to back the party ticket.

Cummings Stamford Alfre T. Philips Stanford Center S.rings Axor Phillie

New Shore Line Company Elects Directorate

New Shore Line Company, incorporated by act of the legislature, continued the election of its directors. Names listed include Charen Mikikeslew, SV. Spore Dames, David s Waiter, OM, Walter, Wile Huan Sprneny, Kingston, Mrvater'c Snenropy, Buber We Llovets, MGI ped Steaek, and CUPP Seren.

Dust Todas Charen Mikikeslew SV. Spore Dames David S Waiter Walter Wile Huan Sprneny Sit le Kingston This Peliy Mrvater Snenropy Cinlifird Buber Middletowe

Compo Beach Notes Show Summer Homes Rising in Westport

Westport notes list New York City residents occupying shore homes at Compo Beach and plans for expanded facilities. Ed Binsen and family to occupy a shore home, others from Brooklyn and Norwalk lease cottages for the season. The Old Mill Garage is leased, cinders ordered to fill land, four beach plants to operate, lifeguards to patrol on weekends.

Westport Bugens Bevans Bethel Thomas Tf. Quinn New York Arthur Delge Shore Orvenoke Mos M. Joanes Brooklyn Alger Bridge Street Mil Len Ttt Erry Keehan West Side Roodner Norwalk Ciompo Beach Uenmpo Lite

Milford Red Men Memorial Sunday Service Set

Milford Red Men and related groups announce annual memorial services at Red Men's Hall on Sunday evening May 6 at 7 30. Rev William Kelley of St Mary's Church to speak with a rotating clergy plan. Also notes Memorial Day parade May 30 and grave decorating.

Milford Mar Tu Ackenash Tribe of Eden Netoaka Council D. of P Red Men‘s Hall Wiliam Kelley St. Mary's Church Redmen Milfora iWheel Club Town Hall Samuel J Jr. iPlatt Daneclug Fr Clu Or i Earnest Drug Sto. Hoe

Memorial Day Oration by Rev Watson Phillips in Brag

Memorial Day exercises plan a parade from Derby to Cottage then to Oak Hill Cemetery with Rev Watson Phillips of Shelton delivering the oration. The march includes Civil War veteran graves decorated by patriotic groups as spectators sing America and prayers precede the salute.

BRAG eSpeet Haa Derby Shetton Elizabeth Atyert Minerva Watson Phillips Shelton America Martin Olaen Spencer Gener Bogans Remuriat Dar Anson Street Hawthorne Avenue Oak Chit Evereey Macvin Collins Post American Trglen Saint Marshal William Ooh Sutter Legion Chihdren Ine Winder Neab Mata Bidgade

Milford Seeks Ten Percent Increase in Water Supply

Milford residents on the waterfront pressed for larger water mains after a conference with New Haven Water Co officials and Fire Board members. Proposals included an electric main from Meadows Road to Maple Avenue, linking to existing dead ends, to boost capacity and protection for Myrtle Beach and Morse Beach districts. A hydrant at Maple Avenue and Soh Street was requested amid plans to extend mains and improve service.

Nilford New England Insurance Taxphance Boston Folie Varians Fire Board Milford G VV. Gailard Edw Alor New Have Water Company Nathan Fen Iec Aluforil ‘Water Company Myrtle Beach Meadows Maple Avenue New Street Coast Board Soh Street Morse Beach Iits

Dysentery Carrier Found in Ansonia Abated Epidemic

The survey of districts where amoebic dysentery in Ukehtu breed will finish tomorrow with Yale University health department help. Every house visited. reception was good. A third carrier found. case reports and surveillance run to prevent spread in the city.

Mer Thar Public Health Department Yale University Ira Naughn Kiscock J. LD. Trask Millard Iknowlton J. 0. Dorman Suite Health Department

Joint-Ease Cure Ad Hype From A Far Distant Page

An old advertisement promotes Joint-Ease claiming relief for stiff knees and joint pain. It touts a new discovery with generic tone and warns against common cures, urging readers to try the product through the advertised source.

Bui Swelley

Many School Children Are Sickly Powders for Welfare of their health

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