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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1925

Page

8

Driver Arrested for Speeding by Scene of Crash

In Ansonia on May 29 Coroner Eli Mix concluded the Sharlo death inquiry naming Anthony Sauro driver of the car as held on $1000 bond. Sauro suffered shoulder injuries while Sharlo died and an Eagle- Webster hose call reported mattresses burning at Tremont and Canal. Eugene Miglar identified as Cadillac and Binck Co. driver faces reckless driving charge in court Monday.

Ansonta Eli Mix New Haven Peter Shario Stevens Street Anthony Sauro Peter Sharlo Mix O'Donnel Sx- Vbr CadiUne and Binck Company Waterloo Eugene Miglar Niste Esgle and Webster Hose Company Tremont Street Canal Street Ts Estate Mason Barnes

Bridgeport group plans benefit play at Milford event

Milford May 29 theater note says Bridgeport group will present the musical comedy Aboard the Olympia at Lake Shore St Gabriel's Walnut Beach for church aid. Mrs Thomas Nash leads, cast noted among Bridgeport's best, expected large crowd. Memorial services and lodge degree work also planned with logistics for transport to New Haven.

Milfiory Siinciat Olympia Blessea Sacrament Bridgeport the Lakes Aid St. Gabe's Church Walnut Beach Harrison Park Welmen Oternion of Memorial Gay Star-by -The-Goa Shep A Bethlehem Davy's C Orner Egrelock New Haven Henry Callbromner

Local church fund drive and June meeting notes

May 28 report from Lordship shows the Women’s Auxiliary of the Sun lay Seneca benefiting the church building fund during the last week. June events include a progressive luncheon and a Sunday school program with Rev. Allwein, Rev. Beale, and Dr. Mila C. Tend ent. Also at SHEMTIWN May 29 another popular ghost-themed event features Sol and company with a boxing match and plan for an opening act at Shel.

Heme L. O. Nf A. St. Kuehn Kuehne Albert Erson All Veil T. Fo Ruie Beal Nf Park Mil

Bridgeport Girl One of Ten Nurses Graduated in Ansonia

Derby May 28 special The Griffin Hospital Training School graduated ten nurses at a ceremony on the hospital lawn. Nominees included Anna May Duffield Irene Phair Marion Frances Little Evelyn Backman Florence Sowles Olga Drahelm Christine Duff Sophie Gilman Pauline Palmer and Helen Marg Strand. The Mary B Russ nurses home a 40 room dormitory dedicated by Friend A Russ was opened with gifts for furnishings. Speakers included Governor John Trumbull and Mr Russ praising the hospital's service and philanthropy.

Derby Griffin Hospital Griffith Hospital Training School Mary B. Russ Anna May Dufield Judge Mis Arenbald Duffield Irene Pair James Phair Marion Francesa Little Philip Little Evelyn Louise Backman Shelton Florence May Sowles Ansonia Misa Olga Drahelm Bristol Christine Margaret Duff Sophie Elthe Gilman Bridgeport Misa Pauline Palmer Helen Marig Strand A. Russ Mary R. A. Russ John Trumbull Trumbull Rosa

Easton Girl Weds William Garrity in Stamford May 9

Easton announces the secret marriage of Olla May Dickerson to William J. Garrity of Bridgeport. They wed in Stamford on May 9, with Dr Wil Finch officiating at Birat M. Ey Church. They will reside at the bride’s home.

Regatta Cooperation Praised By Yale Club Officials

May 29 Shelton mayor F I Nettleton received a letter from the Yale University Athletic Association thanking the city and police department for their cooperation during the college regatta. The note commends police for orderly accommodations and the patrol board for generous courtesy to Yale and Associated New England clubs.

Shelton F. I. Nettleton Yale University Athletic Association Tice Woodcock Associated New Enganl Yale Club

Social Luncheon and Bridge at Ridgewood Inn in Redding

Mrs Joseph Mathers hosted a luncheon and bridge at Ridgewood Inn in Redding with attendees including Mes BP and Dutton and prizes won by Mrs Charles Shelton and others. the meeting of the League of Women Voters followed, with Miss Alice Hart of Providence giving a talk on American experiences in Geneva. Guests Mr Archibald Sulelitte of New York and others will visit over Decoration Day. Mrs Philip of Redding Center spoke in New York Osaning. July John M'ttollam spending 12 days in New Haven.

New York Hook Yale University John M New Haven

Redding Pupils Rehearse Play for Commencement

The Hill Academy pupils in Redding Center rehearse for their commencement play Mid Summer Night’s Dream under teacher Mrs. Lemu el Sanford. The performance is set for graduation exercises Friday June 12 at Grange Hall with a list of cast members including Theseus, Lysander, Demetrius, Bottom, Oberon, and many others.

Redding the Hill Academy Redding Center Lemuel Sanford Grange Hall Vheseus Palace Athens Duke of Athens Uhh Reynols Iggeus Mermia Th Ropinson Lysander Robert Rumsey Demetrius Marjorie Mall Philosotrate Revels Emily Leahy Hipnolya Clara Sanford Argaret O'Collam Helena Berus Quince Mary Sullivan Bottom Loreayce Melyan Finte Willie Nichol Snout Leslie Vavreau Starveling Samuel Williams Snuz Jack Wanden Oberon Adan Beaudry Tilania Loutise Nardine Queen Iva Beand Pex Juleanor Boddie Torothy ‘Totten Arthur Willams Moth Ana Arnold Raymond Beaudry Lora Wavreau Agnes Delaney Louise Beaudry Elsie Williems Miriam Stehlik Truth Stehlik Seton Sullvan Catherine Giw Clarabelle Fleyne Marion Conk'n

Neighbors Night at Harmony Grange Draws Wide Attendance

Neighbors from Trumbull Farmill River Aston Shelton Meriden Saxon Piyer and 63 from Harmony total 101. Music by Willard Gillette Gifford Gillette Fred Erfert Easton Italian recitation by Brother Peterson Trumbull pageant United States and her neighbors remarks by Gilbert Trumbull Dorothy Gisette aston Tucker Pomona Meriden Minor Ives Lady Martha chapter attendees at New Canaan meeting.

Harmony Grange Thureday Trambuill Farmill River Aston Shelton Meriden Saxon Piyer Harmony Willard Gifford Gillette Fred Erfert Easton Peterson Trumbull United States Gilbert Dorothy Gisette Tucker Pomona Grange Minor Ives Talley J. Lord Henry Lord New Canaan Louis Beardsley Walter Lyon Lone Islar Fath Wales Elm Street Grace Smith Monroe Fire Company Woman's Auxiliary Willola Stark

Local notices from Huntington May 29 events and meetings

Miss Lisbeth McDonald and Miss Helen Las attended the Blue Ribbon sewing class at Blmin gton school with plans for a June 2 achievement day and a June 5 Happy Sewers event. Annie Neteras visits Bridgeport relatives, churches schedule services, Knights of Washington meet Thursday, and the Parent Teacher Association to hear about the growing child at 7 20 p m Monday.

Huntington Lisbeth McDonald Teror Helen Las Mabel Milhan Farm Bureau Blmington School Edward Perley Lane Street Annie Neteras Bridge Yurt May Mahegan Street Ehos Yale Lethol St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Chuorel Knights of Washington Roy EO Clark Parent-Teacher Association

Memorial for Mother Oof Mrs Tuesdale at Putnam cemetery

Memorial at Putnam cemetery honors Mrs Tuesdale with a large memorial designed by Fred I. Leer of Syracuse New York. The dedication was arranged by a memorial committee and the event marked a period of service and remembrance for the deceased.

Mpead Tuesdale Putnany Fred I. Leer Arenited Syracuse N.Y Davis

Stratford dancing annual recital and May parade

The Lyons-Wolff School of Dancing held its annual recital and reception at Sterling Memorial hall on Main street Stratford. Performances included interpretative and kindergarten dances, tea dancing, vocal numbers, and a long list of named participants across kindergarten, junior, and advanced classes. A Memorial Day parade lineup with veterans, fraternal groups, and school children was planned, followed by services and a taps tribute.

Stratford Sterling Memorial Hall Main Street Lyons-Wolff School of Dancing Anna Sullivan Cass The Nursery Rita Gurnsey Mary Lyons Bernice Win~ Sleid Pierrette Foe Little Gosgirs Phyl Stevens Muriel Crosby Adeline Dinan Helen Rahr Gondoliers Jula Higgins Bernice Winfield Marderle Woolley Walts Rut Fasal Mary Tons Alice Carroll Ruth Rockwell Walva Trio Jack Quinn Trishee Julia Higgins Lola Wolffe Avna Sullivan Stephen Rahriz Ruth Foealt Spain Holland Junior Dlas Ireland Raymond Walsh China Phyllis Dart Japan Inia Wiegine Tack Quinn TuveHa Cahill Liberty Mabel Rahrig Patricia Bancroft Martha Beardsley Leslie Bakertea Gertrude Dart Ruth DeReamer Ruth Fasel Jaretta Histon Willam Hinton Jean McGuire Catherine O’shea Stephen Rahrig Beverly Sjordin Phyida Stevens Marjorie Talbot Eloise Brague Dorothy Conney Barbara Carroll Luella Cahill Margaret Dart Isabel Fyt Dorothy Flanagan Sauuoridd Muy Daraue Saeki Haradisé Green Clus Irving Shaw Statford Washington, D. C Arlington National Cemetery Legion Cupheag Club Christ Episcopal Church William Horace Day Bridgeport Harry Flond Statford Paw American Sealon American Legion

Joint Memorial Service and Community Notes in Westport

Westport events include a joint Memorial service at Farms Congregational church led by Misa Dorothy Adams with recitations and music from local teachers and students. Staples High School plans a baccalaureate at Christ Church on July 11, and Westport Musical Comedy announces a June 2 try out. An art exhibit featuring George Wright’s drawings opens Monday with town hall studio venue and notable hostesses.

Westport Christian Endeavor the Farms Congregational Church Misa Dorothy Adama Bridge Street School Homer B. Mills Helen Sherwood Fairchild Majorie Stoddard al Jen Stoddard Constance Sherwood Irving Hotchkiss Mary Kirk Komer Milla Vlainberg Fields Dorothy Adams Adie Hote George [Aten Plano Hateh Ptek Christ Church Staples High School Christ Choreh Much Christ Church Leepy Women's ‘Own Improvement Association George Wright John Adama Thi H. Roberston J. F. Boyd Ernest Fichr Giorge Wright Cacrr B. van Sant Misa Hloise Thomas

Orange Man Held for Shelton Crash

Theodore May Andrews of Grange Wire was served with a summons in Shelton after a minor crash at the corner of Onrain avenue and Center street. He reportedly struck a mushroom lantern signal while driving toward Bridgeport, destroying the light. Officer Shepherd pursued and after being brought to the station he was released on a $30 bond.

Shieldon Theodore Andrews Onrain Avenue Center Street Grange Wire Bridgeport Coram Avenue Centre Atrees Omeer Shepherd

Darien to Name First Police Chief

Darien prepares to appoint the town’s first police chief and form a police force. The new Police Commission of Dr. Howard Stout Nel Bon Holmes and Chauncey Tyler plans early week meetings to decide the chief and force. A special town meeting is set for Thursday evening to discuss the commission’s budget and police salaries.

Royle Eho Darien Aater Bourd of Finance Board of Selectmen

Danbury Plans Care of Fifty Children

Danbury submits special arrangements for a fund to care for fifty New York children. Private placements will house the guests for two weeks at local havens. A hospitality committee will oversee the arrangements and coordinate with host families.

Danbury Dandbury Tribune J Fund New York Dbury

Unclear Westport Weather and Company Actions Mentioned

In Westport a report references the Vigilant company and map details tied to government permits. Names such as Stephen McBeana and Crosbie Chasin appear in fragmentary form. context suggests a local event or meeting with emphasis on approvals and compliance.

Memorial Service in New Fairfield Friday in church

Memorial service scheduled at the Methodist Church in New Fairfield on Sunday at 3 p.m. Rev. Howard to preach “The Cure For the War.” Advent Christian choir from Danbury expected to assist with music. Inclusive invitation extended to all.

New Fairfield Bfairfield Methodial Church Howard Advent Christian Thureau Danbury

Norfield Grange Hosts Easton Club Neighbor Night

Norfield Grange No. 146 hosted Easton Grange for Neighbors Night with 42 Weston members and Housatonic Grange as guests. Easton members served a fine supper and provided music for dancing. A Pomona Grange meeting will be at Easton Grange Hall Wednesday at 10 30. Weston friends were invited to attend an ordination on Saturday at 7 30 at Holy Trinity Church Middletown, where Samuel Buddy will be among four ordained by Bishop Brewster.

Snort Hill Yellow Sport Hill Laston Grange Norfield Grange Stratford Grange Helene Marsh Bridgeport Marjorie Jennings Maxine Browne Ivan Blackwood Frowne William J. Garrity George Marsh Ralph Evelyn Kent Chester Main James Main Nancy Main Marerie Jennings Elizabeth Smith Agna Smith George Hitchcock Lyan Blackwood Betty Miss Browne Lee Methodist Church Howard B. Warren Willam E. Dishrow Epworth League Ambrose Marsh Tee Methodist Church Ana William E. Disbrow Weston Easton Grange Housatonic Grange Stewart Benson Pomona Grange Easton Grange Hall Weston Friends Holy Trinity Church Middletown Chauncey G. Brewster Samuel Buddy

Hawleyville Forms New Volunteer Fire Company

Hawleyville town creates the Hawleyville Volunteer Fire Company with 24 members. They discussed purchasing a chemical engine and voted to acquire it, to be housed in Hawleyville by July Fourth. Officers include William A Upham president, I. B. view president, J Clark secretary, William A Upham treasurer, Charles Dock Ist foreman, John Henrty second foreman, Lester Gibert.

Newtown Volusteer Hawleyville Williaam A. Upham Upham Food Products Company Nawleyville Hawleyvile Volunteer Fire Company William Oa. Upham I J. Clark William A. Uphant Tressurer Harles Dock Henetri Greun Segend Lester Gihert

Local Social Roundup from Easton Walton Area

At Easton Walton on May 29 visitors included J Henry Ty in Weedk with Mrs Prank Clie of Stamford and John Broadbin at Bridgeport, who were callers on Mrs Suhruse Marsh. Herbert Smith family from Wairveld visited Mr and Mrs Edward Knight, Miss Ke aie Wag attended Werthesdan with Miss Bertha Wank, and Mr Tooth Thorks with Chester Nain joined Mr and Mrs Walter thal for dinner in Stevenson.

Chester Nain Walter Thal Stevenson

Mystery Notice From Newtown Mawtow With Faded Details

A partial OCR fragment reports on a local event at Pho Tiewtey High involving a junior senior reception in a school hall. It mentions dates around Lent and a bridal hovering motif, with unclear names and roles. The text is garbled, but suggests a community notice or school ceremony near the sea region.

Mare Sheraian Adama le Tanta Gipatiots Medanis Scheol Hall Chiles Ove Pais Sea Beers Owrth

Seven Divorces Granted by Judge Jennings

Judge Newell Jennings of the Superior court granted seven decrees of divorce yesterday. Names include Walter B. Pitcher formerly of Danbury now in Denver. Mary Castledine of England who refused to join her husband William Castledine. Robert McMinn of Bridgeport who abandoned wife Rose Mentrick MaMinn. Katherine Minor of Norwalk separated from Robert R. Minor. Rev. William K.E. Stone witness for Emma Cole of New Milford. Toward Cole of Stratford deserted by Charles A. Fotch. Cora Fetch and Charles A. Fotch, and Emma Goeney Harrigan of Bridgeport granted divorce from James H. Harripen of Schenectady.

Newell Jennings Superior Court Walter B. Pitcher Danbury Denver Colorado Bessie B. Pitcher Mary Castledine England William Castledine Norwalk Robert McMinn Bridgeport Rose Mentrick MaMinn Grant Street Katherine Minor Robert R. Minor Wiliam KE. Stone Roxbury Methodist Church Emma Cole New Milford Stratford Charles A. Fotch Cora Fetch Emma Goeney Harrigan James H. Harripen Schenectady

Massee School Commencement Highlights Global Graduates

The 60th annual Massee School commencement was held in the school gym. Graduates include Louis DeAlgurrun and Antonio DeAlzur pun from Madrid, Norman Pavrsels of Stamford, Joseph Minetree of Northampton, Dana Road of Duluth, Irving Apindorf of New York, and Ralph Olswang of New York. Southfield Point Hall closed with diplomas awarded to Eleanor Sheldon Jones of Greenwich and Frances Louise Wisdom of Broken Bow Oklahoma. Glen Eden School for girls also held closing exercises with diplomas awarded to Mies Sarat and other students.

Stamford Maasee School Louis DeAlgurrun Madrid Spain Antonio DeAlzurpun Norman Pavrsels Joseph Minetree Northampton Mass Dana Road Duluth Irving Apindorf New York City Ralph Olswang Southfield Point Hall Eleanor Sheldon Jones Greenwich Frances Louise Wisdom Broken Bow Oklahoma Glen Eden School For Mies Sarat Mildred Browner Misa Mamin Elizabeth Crocker Susan Wimartin Downey Helen Anntenette Gould Zoryaine Nathan Louise Schwab Margaret Elizabeth Page

Hiker Lillian Connally Begins 2500 Mile Circuit

Mrs. Lillian Fountain Connally of Springfield Mass starts a walking tour from Stamford toward Quebec’s St. Anne de Beaupre Shrine and back. Despite a weak heart she plans to cover nearly 2,500 miles to complete the trek.

Stamford Lillian Fountain Connally Sprinefield Mass St. Anne de Beaupre Shrine Quebec Canada

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