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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1925

Page

6

Milford Chamber of Commerce Elects Officers by Mail Ballot

Milford May 24 Special members ballot on nominations and officers under new by laws. 160 current members, 26 directors to be elected for two and one year terms. June 3 general meeting set in town hall to review proposed program and active plans for the year. DeMolays forming Milford chapter. 27 boys transferring from Bridgeport DeMolay. local DeMolay delegates named. Fire and civic notes follow with local Redmen and others active in Memorial Day planning.

Milford GeMembers Milford Chambers of Commerce R. Milex Beard Ted Chamber of Commerce Ww Chamber Wvommerce Fetvie. Com Igmc DeMolay Eehapter Burton L. Wright Ney C. Cook Harry H. Wildman John EB. Miller Bridgeport Sig New London John Winters Orms Rhodes An Gunn George Edith Wheeler Devon Betsy Ross Pe Inca Sorris £ Rhodes of Ackenashire Redmen Sons of Veterans Lake Quassapaug Waterbury Stratford Mill River Country Club W. W. Bowers ReRuther Howland Hildreth Wineton Isabell Sniffen Atala Bray Stella Atala Bray Edythe Cohn Lee Willmont Winifred Smith Seniora Hildreth Murray Swan Hidythe Cohn Wilmont Nathan Friedman William Curtis O. Oeberg Alice Biechele Lold James Sullivan Stratford Theatre Charles Winkel New Haven Garden Theatre Harry Friedman Charles Turner Turner I. Alpert Alpert Sullivan Winkelman Helen DB. Lewis Tartford Plang Tegra Scratford

Stepney Farmers Exchange to Describe Meeting Tuesday

Stepney branch of the Eastern States Farmers' exchange will hold a meeting in the fire house Tuesday night at 8 o'clock. Representatives from the main office will discuss recent developments and answer questions. A speaker will trace the exchange from 1918 to 1924, noting growth from 197287 to 6526553 and explain the Buffalo mill purchase and financing. Ladies are invited.

Stepney Eastern States Farmers’ Exchange Exchange Mill Buffalo Ladies of

Norwalk Court Delays Sentencing In Driver Case

In Norwalk on May 24 special report, Frank Bettl of Spruce Street Stamford faces sentence for operating without a license and reckless driving after a collision by the Norwalk Armory. The case, opened Saturday, was continued to Tuesday as judges weigh whether an instructor husbanded by the pupil bears responsibility. The judge cites a Bridgeport civil action precedent on guest versus instructor liability.

Norwalk Frank Bett Spruce Street Stamford Bett Norwalk Armory Armory Hill Mable Nehemiah Candee Bridgeport

Neighbors Night Observed in Weston and Milford Activities

Weston hosts neighbors night with Norfield Grange hosting Cannondale and Greenfield Mill Granges, 19 Cannondale members, 20 Greenfield members, 17 visitors, and 71 Norfield members. Milford Memorial G A R service honors deceased members with Rev John Winthrop Ballantine and Seaside Chorus. Rotary notices, and plans for a North Sea Barrage talk in Milford Arms.

Florence Danks Kidward Budd Frank Ferris Charles Broch Roland Giffard Robert Wilson Home Economica Committee Cannondale Greenfield Hil Easton Harmony Norfield Grange

Laurel Glee Club Concert Amid Stormy Trumbull Night

Trumbull residents braved a Saturday electrical storm to pack Bailey's Hall for the Laurel Glee Club of Bridgeport led by William M. Knight. The program featured strong singing and a Highland ring and sword dance by Master Donald Young. Fire department funds aided the event, while strong winds caused property damage elsewhere.

Trumbull Bailey’s Hall Laurel Glee Club Bridgeport William M. Knight Donald Young Frank Graydiox Richard Robinson Trumbull Grange Grange Hall Dwight M. Fuller Leland Williams Frances Donmiav Edgar Tuckey Webster Shephard Harmony Grange Monroe Frederick Gabler Town Hall Harry Silverstone Vira Department W. S. Brown Beach Charles Blatz Rollin Burton Axel Boggild

Newtown Woman Dies Suddenly

Mrs Mary Hoag Goodsell of Newtown dies at 75 after brief illness with acute bronchitis. Wife of William H Goodsell, she lived on lower Main street with son Frank C Goodsell. funeral Monday at 2 pm at St Andrew's church Kent. Burial in St Andrew's cemetery, Kent.

Newtown Mary Hoag Goodsell William H Goodsell Lower Main Street Borough Frank C Goodsell WC. Woods St Andrew's Church Kent St Andrew's Cemetery Hawley School George Ro Sturges State Board of Education M. TJ Woulfhan Jhast Pohtatnek Grange Mridenfield Stidzejfield Grange Anna G.murphy Philo Botsford Raymond J. Ffall I

Memorial Services Held in Norwalk Veterans Day Observance

Norwalk veterans organizations conducted Memorial services in city churches including the Grand Army of the Republic at Norwalk Methodist and the American Legion with Veterans of Foreign Wars at East Norwalk Methodist. They visited cemeteries to decorate graves and will participate in a parade and exercises at Union Park. Flowers were cast from the Washington Street bridge at noon in memory of the fallen.

Norwalk iGiind Army of the Republic Norwalk Methodist Church American Legion and Vetnons of Foreign Wars East Javerne Methodist Church East Norwalk Union Park Washington Street Gatlors

Bridgeport Professor to Speak at Fairfield Chapel

A. A. Saunders, nine year Bridgeport High School science professor, will discuss Evolution and Religion at the First Church of Christ chapel in Fairfield on Wednesday. He will touch on public school teaching freedoms and Tennessee legislative action. All interested invited.

Fairfield A. A. Saunders First Church of Christ Saunders Bridgeport High School Tennessee Women’s Society Greenfield Congregational Church Women Fairfield Congregational Church Mra Charles Snow Thayer Women's Congregational Grome Missionary Union of Connecticut First

Stratford High class votes reveal Clare Sexton score

Stratford May 24 Special The Stratford High senior class vote lists Clare Sexton as best looking most popular most energetic best student witty and other top honors with Edward Parker and multiple peers named across categories. Officers include Robert Barr president and Clare Sexton vice president.

Stratford Stratford High School Jean Alexander James Sniffen Clare Sexton Edward Parker Isabel Gregory Andrew Slootmaker Robert Barr Bernice Schrader Joseph Hancart Robert Pack Wittiest Hubert Peck Lucilla Nichols Robert Peck Joulest Louise Christensen Clyde Lewis Catherine Simendinger Ethel Jones Walter Goddard Doris Gibson Charlotte Pegg Mildred Graahm Percy Greenblatt Wile Clark Seaton Reed Lois Colling Joseph Hancott Hdward Farber Mildred Graham Arnew Slootmaker Alvia Stone Ernest Nelson Victoria Bortnick Arthur Meloy Viola Hill Viola Hil Lois Collins Arlene Fox Ella Clark Evert Anderson Clara Sexton Helen Novotny

Trinity church marks 200 years with June celebration

Wairfield May 24 Special Preparations for the 200th anniversary of Trinity church Southport are to be completed at a meeting of the executive committee on Tuesday evening. Speakers to be secured and a strong program promised for the June celebration.

Wairfield Trinity Church Southport Rev. Schroeder Howard N. Wakeman A. P. van Swiatek H. N. Rennell Ernest Truslow William K. Smith Herbert B. Sherwood Roderick P. Curtisa HL. Wells Curtiss J. M. Brady Talmadge N. Wakeman M. E. Church Pioneer Automobile Club Tunxig Hill Willam EB. Johnson William MacLaughlin Bridgeport George Alfred Smith American Legion Legion Hall Guild of St. Paul's Church

Westport Artists to Show Paintings at Town Hall Exhibit

Westport May 24 Special The art committee of the Women’s Town Improvement Association presents the first exhibit Monday from 2 to 6 P M in the studio behind the Town Hall featuring Henry Raleigh’s original drawings. Raleigh, a 12 year member of the Westport artist writer colony, has shown in New York City at Anderson Galleries and along the Western coast in Portland San Francisco and Los Angeles. Te a will be served tomorrow with hostesses Lara Chapman Mary H Burr and others coordinating. Continuous display includes works by George Wright T Cruger Wallace Morgan and James Preston.

Westport Women's Town Improvement Association Town Hall Henry Raleigh Portland Oregon San Francisco Los Angeles Chan Mr Raleigh George Wright Tt. Cruger Wallace Morgan James Preston Lara Chapman Mary H. Burr W. @. Staples John Crawford Walter Peck William Rasmussen

Commencement Week Opens At Den Hiden School For Girls

Stamford May 24 Special Commencement week begins at the Den Hiden school for girls with an 8 pm music and expression recital. Tuesday features alumnae luncheon class fay exercise and performances, followed by a play. Wednesday at 10 am diplomas are awarded to several named seniors and academic certificates are conferred on numerous other students.

Stamford the den Hiden School P.m Sarah Mildred Browner Maxinelizabeth Crocker Susan Wilmarth Downey Helen Anetta Gould Loraine Nathan Maa Louise Schwab Margaret Elizabeth Pape Beulah Hazel Alfach Misa Mae Elizabeth Bancroft Marjorie Worden Bennett Babstte Rose Rilock Mauri Ravhn Carlin Misa Dorothy Russell Magann Jane Erwin Muir Janet Brakine Ramsay Elizabeth Russell Nichardson Mary Luckle Sleeper Marie Louise Sondheimer Elizabeth Jana Stevens Carolyn Adall Wells Helen Potter Willams

Westport Acts to Stop Roadside Billboards in Crackdown

State police will assist Westport in removing roadside signs while town officials widen the anti billboard campaign. First Selectman Mansfield vows arrests for violations of highway sign laws, urging residents to report sign tackers to Westport or State police. The effort follows a broader push against disfiguring advertising on trees poles and rocks in town.

Bridgeport Telegram Wionday Westport State First Selectman King W. Mansfield Hhe Rocka Stet Mansfield Wislac State Police

Wilton Selectmen Adopt Resolution for Elmer Jackson

Wilton May 24 Special The Wilton selectmen offer a resolution on the death of Elmer Jackson former selectman town treasurer and state representative He served as First Selectman Tax Collector and Town Treasurer. The resolution notes irreparable loss to the town and sends condolences to his widow and family.

Wilton Witon Elmer Jackson Bald Town

Fairfield Forms Athletic Society at Roger Sherman Field

Fairfield May 24 Special The men of the First Church of Christ elect Ralph Hiker as president Orville W Holmes and P Sterling Peterson as secretaries John S Bridgeman as treasurer The Roger Sherman Athletic Association is formed for summer events with dues paid members allowed field activities Baseball tennis track golf and more to be scheduled Membership open beyond Assembly and church

Fairfield The First Church of Christ Ralph Hiker Orville W. Holmes P. Sterling Peterson John S. Bridgeman Roger Sherman Athletic Field Roger Sherman Athletic Association Assembly Church of Christ

Stamford Couple Held On Theft Charge

Mr and Mrs Antonio Dargoni of New Haven were arrested today for theft. A New Haven detective brought them back to answer the charge. It was reported they eloped with money belonging to Mrs Dargoni s father in Port Cheste NY. They were apprehended at a boarding house.

Stamford Antonio Dargoni New Haven

McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets Ad

A vintage advertisement urges mothers to give McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets to their undernourished children. It promises pounds of weight gain in weeks and touts pleasant candy like tablets sold for 60 cents, with pharmacy names Hindle and Leverty Drug Stores.

McCoy Alekly ‘Hin Hindle and Leverty Drug Stores McCoy's

Banker's Wife Advises Bridgeport People

A Bridgeport advertisement quotes a banker’s wife praising Adlerika for stomach relief and quick bowel evacuation. It claims fast action within an hour and no griping, with Hartigan Drug Store at Main and Congress as the source.

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