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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1923
Page
6
Report from the Actors' Colony on the Housatonic describes arrivals and contracts for summer work. The piece notes a growing roster, collaborations, and arrangements for lodging and building projects, with mention of key figures and the setting.
A noisy record of several Westport land deals surfaced at the Town Clerk’s office. Transactions cover properties on State Street Nelson 8 Cuts ruthers and Turnpike, with prices cited as 140,000 52 4 000 and 92 71 0 respectively, involving buyers including Nellin R Green Joseph Bradley and others.
A scattered report outlines a Forest church gathering with interfaith talks and speakers including Mrs Samuel Fane and visitors from the Interieisenal Institute. Events reference a Red Lens Wall gathering, a Greenfield TRIM Conerencies session, and a Mayfair delegation for a pacific march with Lions Club, War Veterans, and other groups.
A Bayview Beachers committee prepares to present a plan for parking near Bayshore Drive adjacent to the highway. The group seeks approval from the planning board and city council at the upcoming meeting to designate the site on bayfront property for public use and traffic relief.
Levi, by telegram, reports resignation of Oliver Gould Jennings as chairman of the Republican committee. Banks, back in field, elected to lead as of Monday night following the death of Joseph Hlint Sinjemease and Albert E. Tate, who had attended Tunxis Hall meeting. Independent Wheat organization noted, tensions rising.
May 22 opening bids at the Town Hall for canal street and surrounding road work. Contracts include crushed stone, cement, and stone repairs with a preliminary estimate of costs and notable bids from local bidders. Work planned along Marti street and nearby avenues with completion expected within the season.
Southport voters hear the party line backing Voorhees for the postmaster’s job with the local Republican committee urging support. The article notes a district context and mentions related political activity and figures like Denton and Levitan in a mixed report.
Seventy year old local chauffeur found a purse containing jewelry and papers on a river road near Bridgeport. He reported it to the owner, returned the money, and refused a reward offered by Mrs. Hobbes. The owner later praised his honesty and care, noting the purse included valuable items and a card with the owner’s details.
A White Oak on Sterling Memorial Hall lawn near Anderson Street was dedicated in memory of H W Curtis, first commander of the Stanford Legion post. Judge Curtis served as a Civil War veteran and Legion leader, with Educational and ceremonial honors conducted by local groups. The oak tree memorial stands as a tribute to his service and the post's history.
In Westport court a Hartford man was fined 240 after a trolley incident. Details describe reckless driving and travel at speed. the case involves multiple witnesses and local officials.
A Milford School lecture on Peer Gynt was noted with mixed unreadable text yet preserves that a public reading or discussion occurred. Identifiable names include Jacyl Orr and references to poetic figures, with unclear surrounding context.
Milford church marks 100th anniversary of its cornerstone, with a two day observance May 20 and 27, including ordination of Charles W. Miller as missionary, dedication of a missionary flag, and funding for a Wilcox Memorial addition to cost about 27,000 dollars. The ceremony features the American Board of Missions and parish leaders from Yale ties, with substantial endowment and building plans for an expansive extension. The First Congregational Church, rooted in Milford history, dates to 1640s and has produced Yale presidents, with a member base near 300 and ongoing growth across its departments.
Special to the Velegram-A reports Mrs Ivy Newavethsky died after alleged improper use of a quack medicine sold across the Naugatucs Valley. Authorities say their hands are tied for evidence to indict the guilty party. The death occurred Friday at a private Derby hospital. no formal charges have been filed yet despite warnings of a dangerous patent medicine.
Community leaders await the annual gathering of fire chiefs as city officials prepare remarks and previews. Attendees include senior officers from Poteet Merainess and neighboring departments. The event emphasizes safety planning and interagency cooperation.
Ansonia reports the death of a local honor pupil, a student who had recently fallen ill after a brief sleep. The 12 year old, Michael Luehnilis, is described as a bright former history prize winner at the Fourth district school. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Peter Lashmilis, residing at 62 West Street. Survived by four brothers and four sisters, funeral arrangements were pending.
Stratford plans a major Memorial Day program at Sterling Memorial Hall with a full ceremony. The event features local veterans, schools, choirs, and patriotic groups, including an address by Commander Edward J. Barlow and performances by the high school chorus and band.
Fragmented notes recount civic meetings at Neythorhoul Natur club in Peivfeld, a bud ceremony, births including Salvadore and Ceyesa Valery, and deaths such as Trinny Wilbon. Mentions of community members, rail accident recovery, and local tributes appear amid scattered names and places in Westport.
Fragmented text references adding witnesses in a Kent case involving Abe Wenstein and various entities. Multiple garbled lines mention local venues, timelines, and names like Iveta Lyttle and TEPC MCLE, but the readable core centers on expanding witness testimony and procedural steps amid a convoluted set of notes.
A new warehouse is proposed in Southbury Wanbury to serve Derby and nearby towns. The plan cites a likely large facility funded by a manufacturing company, with construction to begin after approvals and will impact regional commerce and storage capacity.
Milford May 22 Mrs Ronald Christie formerly Miss Lillian Worster was married recently to Mr Christie son of Mrs Christie of Sarasota Florida He is connected with a packing company in Sarasota Abrs Christie is the Hinuchtier of Mer R F Janes Wandaige They all lived in that town before they moved She will spend the summer here.
The Fairfield club hosted a talk on dogs by a noted expert. He described dog shows with 49 distinct breeds and 178 exhibits, noting 299 sponsors and a prize pool near $28,000. The speaker referenced U S dog populations and ongoing breed events.
Opponents from Crescent Acrecy business interests protested a proposed rule banning parking on Crescent Street west side from River Street to New Haven Avenue. Judge J D Brown urged a compromise allowing limited parking, citing congestion but avoiding harm to local merchants. Fire and police officials supported careful action, with 13 ordinances reviewed for Milford Center Myrtle Beach Devon and Woodmont. No other opposition arose. decision to be announced at the next regular meeting.
Special to the Times reports Ansonian dies during a Derby visit. Atay 22, Mrs Sofia Swidow, wife of Michael Switlo, of this city, to hold funeral from late home on Oak Street, with interment at Mt St Perests cemetery. Henry Roran of Franklin dies while visiting Mrs Jevors Rourke. he came to Derby in the 1860s when it was Birmingham.
An Ansonia note item describes a fire incident on Burke Street involving a five year old son of Mr and Mrs Joan Whonex. A photograph shows veterans and local officials including vice president Edward Tretaab. The page lists names, places, and actions surrounding the event with scattered OCR text.
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