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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1926

Page

4

Milford Schools to Observe National Education Week

Milford announces National Education Week from November 7 to 13 with daily themes stressing character, citizenship, and school welfare. Superintendent Mathewson confirms Milford joins state-wide observance. events include Constitution, patriotism, equality, and school day focuses amid community activities and local guest events.

Fairfield Court Fines for DUI Heavy in Town Court

In Fairfield, two drivers faced Judge Bacon Wakeham over DUI charges. John Kontn of Avon Park Stratford paid 100 dollars fine plus 28.87 dollars costs. Edward J. Kiernan of Woodavenue was fined 100 dollars and jailed three days after a crash involving J Edward Jacobson. Several others faced fines, forfeitures, and continuances for tax and road offenses, plus zoning board rulings and temporary permits for nearby properties.

Bacon Wakehan John Kontn Avon Park Stratford Elwood Edward J. Kiernan Woodavenue Tuna J. Edward Jacobson Rona W. P. Skerritt Whittier Street Bridgenort Tienry Jones Stratfield Road Fred Bray James Street Benson Road Robert Lapolis Thursda Zoning Board of Appeals Curard Company Grasmere Avenue Peter Hansen Beefrong Laurence Cornwall Long Lots Road J. A. Barkentine Pine Creek Roat DuPont Company Milt Plain Road DuPont John Baturla Old Stratfield Road Irving Wella Lowe and Sons Sanford Avenue William Clark Town Hall Fost Road Sanford and Miller Avenues

Local residents pursue studies across cities and states

The senior teacher studies Latin at Fordham each Saturday while Miss Estelle Growberg takes a course at Columbia College. Mrs. Manrese and others study at Yale. Mr James Christie of Bridgeport belongs to the Raybestos orchestra broadcasting from WCWS Bridgeport. Briefs note Annie Tibball of Cornwell’s Iac and Margaret Beach of Broadstreet vacationing in Washington DC. Eta Hynda of Woodmont celebrated her tenth birthday in Columbus Ohio, after leaving Woodmont in September to pursue stage work in New York City with Round the World With You. The cast and nearby troup members held a birthday surprise at the Nol-KHddy Hotel.【161】

Fordham Estelle Growberg Columbia College New York Manrese Yale James Christie Bridgeport Raybestos WCWS Annie Tibball Cornwell Iac Margaret Beach Broadstreet Washington, D.C Eta Hynda Woodmont Calumbus Ohio Misa Hynds New York City Reace Columbus Ohn Miss Hynds Land Nol-Khddy George William Fenstermacher Milford Storkertown Penn Kenneth Perry Mulford Boston Chester Howley Cherry Street

Harvest Supper Plans and Local Community Notes

The Community club will host a harvest supper at Grange Hall on Wednesday evening with a menu including roast meat, escalloped potatoes, salads, jellies, bread, pies and coffee. The Par ent-Teacher association meets Wednesday at 3 30 in Center School auditorium, with Miss Smith, state supervisor, as speaker. Mrs Edward Broch hosted a bridge gathering with Halloween decor and prizes. Other local notices include obituaries for Mrs Arthur Burr at Bridgeport Hospital, Elizabeth Iffott weekend in New York, and social visits among Trumbull residents. Election polls open Tuesday from 6 8 a m to 6 p m.

Thadalls Burr Eunice Dennie Burr Florence Beard Francea Marsh Betty Quinby Eunice Brower Anta Duncan Jean Adams Red Cross Clinton W. Biss Anna Venn H. J. Mathewson Board of Finance Milford Lewis F. Stowe Myrtle Beach Iourt J. D. Brown, Jr Clarence H. Kluss State, Street New Haven Antony C. Willck West Town Street Jacob Koster North Street Costa Guilt Street Ruth Williams Wheelers Farm Road Victor Wikianck Housatonic Avenue Bridgeport John Skuvil John Luncal Victor Barber Albert Newconde John Clarks William Mannis Hallowe'en Cox Edgewood Circle Alethea Milford Arms Brown Street Baypool Long Island Reyden Ds Mary Elizabeth Baulch Green Street American Red Cross H. C. Miles Connecticut Pemological Society Trumbull Grange Parent-Teacher Association Center School Edward Broch Webster Conrné Ray O'Conners Fred Brink Preses Webster Connie Stratfor Tom Connie Stratford Frank Yoodwin Siartford Ray Jo Conner Stephen Kascaik Arthur Burr Bridgeport Hospital Filizabeth Ifott New York City Albert Christie Robert Kiloh Weat Orange N. J James Christie Stephen Kascak Ansonia Riday Eleanor Reach Waters Town

Social evening honors Miss Marjorie Griffin of Danbury

Miss Margaret Danin entertained friends in Monroe in honor of Miss Marjorie Griffin of Danbury who visited over the weekend. Guests included Lois Standish Dorothy Habersham Elizabeth Horn and many others. whist and refreshments followed. Sunday church service featured Rev Henry Habersham on True Forgiveness. A chicken supper was planned for December 3 at Edwards S Beardsley home Stepney. Several families from Milford Stratford and Noroton visited Monroes social circle. others attended a late birthday dinner in Bridgeport and weekend dinners in Springfield and Noroton.

Mt. Peter's Church Henry Habersham Edwards S. Beardsley Stepney Monroe Roger Beers Milford Frank Beers Howard Beers Hobart Beers Stratford Miles Agenes Beardsley Lois Standish Mildred Standish Elizabeth Blakeman Elizabeth Hurd Frances Martha Hurd Miriam Wales Marion Johnson Dorothy Habersham Edna Oakley Mary Hudak Margaret Dammers Benjamin Hurd Hans Dineson Richard Warwick John Bennet Kenneth Burr Baward Kenneth Merril Frederick Sherman Victor Burr Donald Baird Joseph Hudak Percival Standish Peter Jacobs Louis Hurd Marjorie Griffin Danbury Carmen Oakley New Haven Tazen Pennsylvania Edward Curtiss

Quiet Halloween Fire Destroys Barn in Nichols

A barn on Misha Hill owned by Peter Davey burned down Saturday night after a quiet Halloween. Cause unknown. Esther Linley of Arnold College visits home for the weekend as Trinity church plans activities and the Woman's Auxiliary meets in Hartford on Thursday. Local clubs hold dances, plays, and meetings at Trinity church and Long Hill School with preparations for a charity supper and candy making by Camp Fire Girls underway.

Trinity Church Camp Fire Mika Tom Hoy

Stratford Budget Keeps Tax Rate at 27.6 Mills

Stratford council kept the current year tax rate at 27.6 mills after cutting total appropriations from 60 000 to 56 000 and reducing school capital outlay to 45 000. Projected fire department equipment and a new truck were deferred for another year. Also reported were Monday night accidents on Barnum Avenue, including a fatality, and upcoming lectures and PTA meetings in Stratford.

Stratford Carleton Day Reed Town Hall Allen D. Judson Barnum Avenue Talizabeth Costigan Broagbridge North Avenues Henry Stratton East Avenue Bridgeport William TT Wadhams Oakland Street Frneat J. Goudreau Barnum and Borton Avenues

Miss Clara Sheehan to Wed Edward J. Brawle at St Rose’s

Newtown November affair honors Miss Clara Sheehan of Weert street with a surprise Halloween shower hosted by Mrs. William P. Kennedy on West street. Gifts, music, and a buffet followed, as guests from Newtown Bridgeport and Danbury offered congratulations ahead of the November ceremony.

Newtown Clara Sheehan Weert Street Edward J. Brawle St. Rose's Church William P. Kennedy West Street Hallowe’en Agatha Kennedy Miss Sheehan Clara A. Sheehan Florence MM. Sheehan Catherine Sheeh Anna H. Sheehan Cavanaugh Henry Carlson John A. Carlson Charles I. Cavanaugh P. H. McCarthy William A. Honah M. PF. Crowe Thomas F. Grew Frances Maloney Edward & Pitzschier Rodney P. Shepard John MacCarthy James Eliott Leonard Shepard Wilburoy Susan Cavanaugh Margaret Cavana Bernard Kane James Thils Bridgeport Tahn Cah Danbury John Delaney Auddlebury Mise Tennie Cree-Gregory Hames Miller

Huntington Social and Visiting Notes From Local Families

Huntington November 2 Special Mrs Arthur Freak and children of Bridgeport spent a week with Mrs Victor Nelson of White Hill. James Larch of Timtington Street returned home from Detroit. Mrs Frank Waggoner of New York was a week end guest of Mire Jay Waggoner of the Red House Huntington Street. The Maida and Matr ons will be entertained Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of Mrs Victor Nelson of White Hill. Mr and Mrs Frederick Hubbel of Bridgeport were week end visitors with Mr and Mrs Nels Hrickson Jr. Mr and Mrs Frederick Nichols of YNkel-Dale entertained Mrs and Mrs Arthur Frank and family at dinner Sunday.

Milford Milord H J. Mathewson Berton Smith North Street Eve Hyde Blake Boston New York Blake Percival Yoland St. Patera’ Guild Fred King A. L. Giles Ackenasa Huntington Arthur Freak Bridgeport Victor Nelson White Uhmis James Larch Timtington Street Detroit Mich Frank Waggoner Mire Jay Waggoner Red Trouse Wuntington Street Victor Neilson White Hilla Frederick Hubbel Nels Hrickson, Jr Frederick Nichols Ynkel-Dale Arthur Frank

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