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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1923

Page

6

Fairfield Revolutionettes Gain Sparks in Town Politics

In Fairfield tensions rise as regional factions clash over postmaster appointment endorsements. Independence leaders denounce Republican maneuvers while pledging to support reform and public service, with meeting plans set at St. Michael's church to address alleged misstatements and defend club integrity.

Fairfield May Bel Che Independence Tunxis Hi Southport Republican Town Committee Incidenis Tusxis Hit St. Michael's Church H. Bouvier Inidurnis Trane iv Merk Sny Mer Lavery Sheriff Pease Nublic

No Muffler Fine From Local Court

An article notes a driver with no muffler was fined five dollars plus costs. Officer Carroll cited violations at 144 East 4th Street, Nash’s Curve, Hall lacking operator’s credentials, and a separate charge led to a four dollar fine by Judge John F Gadline and Grand Juror Edward Byad Iry in the local court.

Wis RT Csyecink Telestarmi Paleeman Lee Carceil Tarracha Boston Post Trafic Carroll East Nyab Nash Hall Hiera John F Gadline Edward Byad Iry Tecal

Memorial Day Plans In Fairfield

Fairfield outlines Memorial Day events with George A. Smith Post at the American Legion in charge. City Attorney John A. Cornoll of Bridgeport will speak. A parade departs Sherman Field at 9 o clock to the old cemetery for a wreath laying and ceremonies led by Chaplain John T. Jenason and Rev William Blake. A land concert follows at Lethermyn stern and town green. Local organizations including American Legion and auxiliary, fire departments, Camp Fire and Red Men expected to participate.

Farfifeld Piina George A. Smith American Legion John A. Cornoll Bridgeport Rosse Lambard Sherman Field Howl Old Cemetery The Star Mothera and Feihers Dor Feauis Sil Aeeuls Campfire Girls Fairfield Southtort Maly Name Society of Thomas’ Church Red Men Echoal Children William WW. Winsella George Anderson Frank Orroll Arthur J. Bennett Russell Lambard

New Paving on Stratford Road to Begin Soon

Stratford Avenue near the Avon Park area will see new paving to improve traffic flow. Work by Connecticut contractors aims to finish the south side first, with a cautious traffic plan to minimize disruption. The project includes concrete curb work and rerouting via Main, Proved, Wesel Bread, and Barnum avenues as needed. The road surface and shoulder improvements seek to reduce danger at the Stratford intersection while preserving access to the town’s north side. Memorial wall dedication marked the event with performances by local High School students in The Prince Chap.

Pyflatfort Company Faborers Siete Allyine A.mes Wis Stratford Avenue Main Proved Street Tivn Wesel Bread Street Barnum Avenue Stratford Rye Innalvecia Bern Bere Perbinis Agdans Hill Bas Hall Te Pelbers Mise Leine Hayie Hark Siage Wilbon Peyton Prince Chan Phoene Mike Ion Iy Frowney Untington Pathoel

Pleads Illness to Get Let Down From Town Court

FAIRFIELD fine details appear as a group of men arrested for trespassing on railroad property. John Shunaneky sought leniency claiming he needed surgery, with Judge Clarence T. Hall suspending the sentence after finding him truthful. Additional fines and arrests followed, listing several men and varied penalties for road and liquor violations amid a rural courtroom scene.

Jadee Hull Gore R. Bovead Railroad Jones and Atare Veen Otex J Thua Wateevh George Riles Greenhure Andre Mitchel Lows Pepael Bennett George Ingoldsby Herman Enstein Bridgenott Win Bramford

Couple Charged With Adultery Bound Over

A couple charged with adultery were bound over to keep the peace at an early session in Wadiinieid. The case, tied to road travel and alleged misconduct, involved Judge Clalins and local officials. The proceedings referenced Mare kus of Winsted and Woods, with details obscured by the OCR text.

Wadiinieid Celeginen Uhiaades Adde Veh Dass Dette Mugs Marekus Winsted Hinternil Meier

Swollen Joints Lat Deredien Dap Din Dol

Fragmented readable text mentions Swollen Joints and cryptic phrases. No clear events, people, or places emerge. The legible portions do not form a coherent report or identifiable names.

Gavin Sherrie

Danbury's Largest Memorial Parade and Exercises Planned

Danbury to stage its biggest Memorial Day celebration with a five division parade from Laker Park. Veterans groups Spanish American War and civic organizations join in, plus a new feature honoring a representative civic youth. A keynote speaker will address attendees at the ceremony in the hall.

Regent Verve Laker Park Peters Roman Cubbalnr Dan Bey

Fire on Road Extinguished Quickly After Auto Incident

A car fire on a road was put out swiftly by responders. Fire crews from multiple units controlled the blaze, preventing it from spreading to nearby traffic and structures. no serious injuries were reported.

Westport Business Block Breaks Ground Amid Plans

The article describes initial work beginning on a new business block in Westport with details on site layout, parcels, and involved parties. It notes street alignment, property boundaries, and proposed development phases linking future stores and shops to the nearby river area.

Stratford Man Seeks Divorce on Desertion

Stratford man files a divorce action alleging desertion. The petitioner is H M Trawley of Worcester, Massachusetts, claiming his wife Hesnete left him and notes the couple’s marriage occurred in Pipte fie or Pipte. court documents indicate the case moves forward locally.

Phipyh Atrathnrd Han M Pipte Fie Mass Sint

Prizes for Essays on Immigration Announced at Sherman Hall

Fatressio May 28 special In the Telesein reports prizes of 12, 8, and 5 to be awarded tomorrow night at Sherman hall for essays on immigration. Winners were selected from submissions under pseudonyms, with envelopes bearing real names opened by Commander Edward Kelly of the Connecticut Department. The event is organized by the American Legion post with officials including Robert C. Demis and Willem Da Sait.

Fatressio Sherman Hall George Alfred Saith Ononimes Edward Kelly Amr Penn Hithte Amenienalaeion Aamertey Willem da Sait Cient Oelork Tony AL. Penaldson Arthige 7 Bennet George Anderson

Milford Plans Splendid Tribute To Soldier Dead

Special to Phe reports Milford arranging a grand memorial for a departed soldier. A procession from the Armory will march to a cemetery dedication with civic leaders and local groups contributing. Officials promise a large turnout and a solemn program at the city’s central site.

Milford

Westport election aims widen with parties clash

Westport politics heat up as Republicans vie with Democrats for town posts and a potential third party forms. Local clubs push candidates for Selectman while tensions rise over roads dredging and river work. Experimental fuel from acorns hints at industrial notes in the period.

Wasipont Westport Alma Uallan Republican Club Frank van Michael Dominici Selectman Democratic Club Democratc Statin Political Aghta Tarry Te Sherwned Teporis

Woman Struck By Auto Driven By Cousin In Westport

In Westport on May 28 Regina Williams of Greens Farms was injured after stepping from the curb and was struck by a car driven by her cousin Stephen Shumack of Greens Farms. Local officers and State Police investigated. Williams was taken to Dr Ray A Long by officials and treated for bruises and cuts.

Westport Misa ‘Regina Williams Greens Farme Stephen Shumack Greens Farms Wiliams Leo Carrol State Police Oiiers Ray A. Long State Street Leupind Shumack Nusa Williamin

Runaway Boys Return Home After Ten Day Wandering

Frank Debish and Theo Jabiska of Mtin Street returned to Whitport after ten days of wandering between here and Philadelphia. The 15 year olds left for a time fearing school, rode trains and sought rides with policemen, then reunited and traveled home with earnings from work and gifts from travelers. Both planned to resume school at term end.

Whitport Frank Debish Theo Ore Jabiska Mtin Street Here Philadelphia Quaker City Tett Debich New York Bridgeport Tebiska Phillie Westuerl Debish Jabku Westport Denten Fridgeport

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