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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1926

Page

3

Westport Memorial Day observance plans noted

Westport marks its 58th Memorial Day with a townwide halt in business and church services. A four-part program includes wreath laying at the honor roll, services at Willow Brook and Catholic cemeteries, and a parade led by veterans groups. Major Simmons will be the day’s orator amid a full civic and military procession.

Westport Weastport Veternana Westport Thomas Glynn Veterans of Foreign Wars American Legion Nul Gershes Cuatuole Wilowbroeck American Ap, Simmons East Church Street Glynn Main Street Willow Broa Cemetery August Matthias Post No 68 Patrick Dolan Hartford Donald Crawford Matthias Post Major Simmons Waoner YAF CG George Hendrick Edward Keehan Stewart Hemson Edward Johnson Misaes Estelle Gallagher Esther Johnson Lilian Dykeman Nettie Strong Louise Stoddard Wilda Erlewald Caiptainn Cnaries Ulrichs Art Hunts Band Portchester NW. Y American Lion Joseph Jo Clinton Row Woman's Auxilary Girl Scouts Red Crossfilers Woman's Town Improvement Association

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Huntington Fire Relief Sparks Local Debate in Town

The Walnut Tree Hill chicken house fire and a second alarm touched Huntington on Friday. Firefighters saved the tie house garage and home, with losses about 500 dollars. A large crowd followed the blaze as residents praised the Huntington fire notification system linked to volunteers who gathered quickly to combat the flames.

Huntington Martin Kollar Walnut Tree Hill Street Rosa Arthur Leonard Laborle Episcopal Parish Herbert Batchelor Waterbury Edward Perley Lane Street Bernard Denzer New York Moore Cottage Mill Street John West Misa Martha Miller Amelia Rucker New Haven John B Rusa Millcroft Norwalk Arthur Ferris Herbert C. Ferris Isinglass Street New Eingland Company Oral Company Tthose Huntington Company Southern New England Company

Monroe Social Notes and Upcoming Monroe Fire Meet

Monroe May 29 Special social roundup lists visitors including Mr and Mrs Charles Holcom Miss Pauline Hall Kirk of Bridgeport and Howard Hatch of Westport. Local residents and relatives are mentioned with brief visitations and gatherings. The annual Monroe Fire Company and Woman's Auxiliary meeting is announced with officer elections. Brepney carnival set for August 13 and Arthur Mead touted as Monroe's prize fisherman after a four trout catch.

Elizabeth Adah A. B. Beers Ralph Beers Alfred Bridgeport A. EB. Lavery Fairfield Simon Gannon Monroe Elm Street Monroe Fire Company Woman's Auxiliary Gardner H. Moore Massachusetts Louise Merrill New York Jeannette Finley Chicago Illinois Edward Lee John MacClaren Richardson D. Co. DeWolfe Charles Hawley Ernest 8. Sherman George Whittaker Blanch Gladys Cyril Whittaker New Haven Edward Curtiss Beardsley Homestead Louis Fenster Bridgeport Hospital Pauline Godbel Gertrude Mortimer William J. Baird Arthur J Mead

Beardsley Birthday Tea Attracts Trumbull Guests

Mrs Leon W Beardsley hosted a May 29 afternoon gathering in honor of Mrs Albert Inley with whist and pinochle at Town Hall on Thursday for the Woman's Community club. Scores listed for pinochle and whist, with members from Bridgeport and Trumbull attending. The next club meeting is set for June at the Aviary. Schools will be closed Monday for Memorial Day.

Fairfield County Hunt Cluch Charles Fable T Patrick Seenan Clark Fay Ham Road Noonan Bridgeport Pat Price Stataars Life Gutta Ompo Beiohoe William Jones Lois Jones Harry Quinn Ped Cresiur Hugh Hearne Charles Lyman Wilara Moore James Dawn David Carlson Misa Milired Page New York Ality Merry Tete Farine Simi Leroy Hubbell Waterbury Hubbell John Peterson Huntington Street Katherine Batchelor Fridgeport C. Edward Perley Lanestreet Edward A. Beers Mohegan Street Stratford Percy Card Helen F. Upton Misa Ethel Beardsley Ruth Sorelle Sawmill Frank J. Wales Monroe Murroe Trumbull Suntington Robert Willam Mix Techae Clift Ted and John Bablonk Stephen Bablonka Thompenealveet Drakes Stephin Waite Stamford Hildseport Ioind Jris William Witeate Provilence Theiseh'holtren William Jr Alice Marlon Kay Eall John Vanderberg Maud Vinderbere Misa Lillian Vanterberg Edith Nicholas Brooklyn John Acunde Bsinglass Street Huns Unitun Robert Shespoutet Leon W Beardsley Albert Inley Woman's Communitye Club Peranns Dougl ‘Aley Manuel Kurta Herman Streher S.J Kascak John Kurtz William McQuilton Burr F. Beach Foi. Wells S. J. Kascak Bridge Woman's Aviary Baldwin Sherton Baldwin Oyster River Housatonic River Milford National Guard Company J. R. Richardson Girla Club Ruth Tibballs Orange Congregational Church Orange School Hall Orange Boys George van Horn Sons of Veterans Frederick 8. Gorham Milford High School Mildred Wisermatnn Lois Thomas Willam J. Guggenheim Devon Union Church Town Hall Mileford Male Glee Club Miles Heard Eugene Barth Victor Massoy David MacKenzie Frank Nettleton Norton Oviatt Joseph Palmer Claude Pamneer Clay Roosevelt Chester Howley Alfred Sholz Royee Whipple David Zellermayer James Lockwood, Jr Troup 8 Boy Scouts of America Alice Tracy Broom Fred Boni Myrtle Beach Maple Avenue Ackenash Charles Shaler George van Horn Post American Legion Aeea

Field Day Observed at Local Schools Easton

Easton May 29 Special. Field Day at Sport Hall and Academy schools featured flag salute, songs, dances, races, and group competitions with many parents present. Winners included Nam Miklos, Charles Silliman Jr., Arthur Nichols, Maurice Snow, Grace Crown, Esther Knight, Arline Johnson, and Fred Sprandel's team. Also notes Memorial Day plans, attendees, and perfect attendance lists.

Easton Sport Hall School America Dunkirk Har Fred Sprandel Nam Miklos Charles Siiman, Jr Arthur Nichols Maurice Snow Ertrude Fensky Grace Crown Phila Meng Clanelli Esther Knight Ani Arline Johnson Academy Arthur Curllé Thomas Thorp Hartford Henry Osborn Alice Burr Osborn Sea Shell Fairfield Beach Leroy Wheeler Alan George Beers George Reta Edna Lawrence Erwin Edwarda Jease Beers Helen Eleanor Providence Rhode Island Will George B. Beers Herbert Ferris Huntington H. W. Wright Sport Hill School Marjoris Jennings Helen Fensky Dorothy Marsen Marie Madsen Barbara Marsh Bruno Chanelly Sterling Gillette Andrew Kachele Charles Xing Robert Rowell Charles Silliman Harold Goersinger David Douglas Miss Farioly Sherwood Tdwards Francis Tscott Albert Fensky Robert Fensk Richard Kerrins John King John Marsh John Miklos Wred Rela John Silliman Livia Clanelli Katherine Filis Jenny Heder Rery Hull Marion King Esther Knight Gertrude Marsh Lois Marsh Miidren Reid Jean Simon Evelyn Kent Packard Motor Car Company Chanp Black Oak Charles Feyk Sen. Merril Philippine Islands Robert Kent Tina Farboly Danbury Bridgeport Monnay Edward Knight Edison Peck

Funeral Solemn, Large Crowd Attends Connors Rites

Martin Connors son of Mr and Mrs Marcus Connors died at home Wednesday. Funeral held at St Roses church with Knights of Columbus delegation present. Requiem mass by Rev William H Kennedy, choir sang. Burial at Rose’s Cemetery Sandy Frank with bearers Brands Pinnell Joseph Kenr Joseph Bantle Martin Mc Namara Marcus Connors and John Dowling.

Newtown Martin Connors Marcus Connors Hcores Virgillus Council Knights of Columbus St. Rose William Hi. Kennedy Bt Roge God Rose's Cemetery Sanny Tronk William WT Kennedy Brands Pinnell Joseph Kenlr Joseph Bantle Martin McNamara New York City John Dowling Bridgeport

Milford Heroic Act Wins Medal For Driver

Special John Somers of Lafayetet street, Milford taxi driver for McLean Taxi, receives a gold medal from New Haven Railroad for stopping an express train by pulling the signal cord after noticing the rear coach wheels leaving the rails on April 8. The alert action likely averted a wreck. Medal presented by F. W. Mitchell, railroad personnel director.

Milford John Somers Lafayetet Street McLean Taxi Company Th's Town New York, New Haven & Wartford Railroad Company F. W. Mitchell New Haven Road

Banquets and social news in Bridgeport Waterbury and Hartford

In Bridgeport and Waterbury venues host noon and afternoon gatherings for the Woman's Relief Corps and the American Legion, with events in Hartford in the evening. Mr. and Mrs. Fenstermacher of Easton, Pa, visited Milford then returned home with relatives in Bridgeport. Ruth Opal Churchill wed William Maher on May 21, 1925 in Bridgeport, the couple arriving in New York City afterward.

Bridgeport Waterbury American Legion Hartford Fenstermacher Easton Penn Milford G. Wm Fenstermacher Central Avenue Auto Cavriage B. Churchill Shella Street Ruth Opal William Maher Iraniatan Avenue Maher Araving New York City

Long Hill Missionary Society Formed At Parsonage

A missionary meeting at the Methodist parsonage formed The Long Hill M E Women s Foreign Missionary Society with officers led by President Mrs Charlee Padrick and Vice President Mrs Clarice Radcliffe. Fifteen members listed. next meeting June 24 at Mrs Linn B Abbott s home. Summer plans include carnival discussions and local notices outline hotel stays and upcoming cases.

Long Hill Methodist Parsonage Long Linn B. Abbott Louis Randall Atlantic City A. J Hull John Austin Frank Reiniger Hudson Falls N. Y Connecticut New York Joe Crizanta Bridgeport Arthur Adams White Plaina Mra Henry Adams Tashua Henry Nichols Michigan

Lamp Fits Decorative Scheme in Early American Style

Tall slender lamp of glass in faint greens and yellows blends with rooms designed in an early American decorative scheme. The narrow fixture appears tailored to complement period furniture and color palettes.

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Beardsley School Alfred Shirmer James Smith Angus P. Thorne, Jr Wbone Siesent John Foran Hawthorne Place Edward Foran U. S. Navy Foran Naval Training School Newport Hampton Roads Virginia Edgar Gi Allen Park Avenue Neikind Pharmacy, Inc The Ivanr Reiqkedey
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