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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1927

Page

8

Milford Devon Bank Moves to Modern Milford Home

The Devon Bank relocates to new quarters on Bridgeport Avenue in Milford with mahogany interior and enhanced lighting. Milford Post American Legion officers were elected for the coming year, with plans to attend the department officers installation at the New Haven Lawn Club on November 2. Other notices include the Acken Sh Tribe of Redmen meeting November 3 and a growing sectional membership contest.

Milford Devon Bank Eade Bock Bridgeport Avenue Burton L. Wright Henry Webbie Alfred E. Gould George 8. Clark J. Burton Smith B. M. Doyle Lawrence T. Gallagher Arthur W. End Werner B. Gutenberg Richard EB. Wil- Mage F. Glendon Hall Henry R. Whitford William T. Hoyt Edward J.ties Ing Ernest Huber Clark B. Stowr Thomas L. Lowe D. J. Scannell Arthur L. Nash American Legion Harvey B. Brow Arthur L. Baldwin C. Homer Pulver James E. Coaner Sterling E. Ulrich Russell H. Norris J. Maynard Miller W. T. Doolittle W. 8. Fischer Howard Treat Edward B. Brotherton Clarence J. Flatt Roker Houghkirk Carl J. Nimra James F Tooker George A. Stevens Department Legion and State Auxiliary New Haven Lawn Club Earle F. Richards Department of Connecticut Edward E. Spafford New York

48 Hour Test For Getting Up Nights

Test promises relief for bladder weakness backache and night awakenings. Claims quick results in 48 hours with a money back guarantee and satisfaction promise. Includes bold claims of improved sleep and vitality without risk.

Local notices and social events from Guilford area

Walnut Beach leads a three section contest with Milford and Devon, wrapping up in January. Bay View’s Happy-go-Lucky Whist club hosts Mrs Goodspeed on November 3 promising “Thunder and Lightning.” Milford Hospital drives run Thursday and Friday in all Milford schools seeking home goods. Notables: Mrs. Susan Platt returns to Boston for YWCA Domestic Science studies after Yale-Dartmouth game trip. Community briefs cover DAR and Legion activities, church services, reading circle, and local promotions of residents George Payne and Mrs. Cattle Payne.

Milford Devon Walnut Beach Bay View W. H. Goodspeed Milesfield Ave Howard Smith Broadstreet David Meade Guilford Smith Susan Platt Boston Y. W. C. A. School of Domestic Science Yale

Services Set at Congregational Church in New Fairfield

New Fairfield November 2 Special Correspondent announces services at Congregational church Sunday at 11 o'clock with Rov. Fret R. Bunker of Wilton as principal speaker, a former Africa missionary. Various locals and visitors from Poughkeepsie Pembroke and Nutley attend or visit relatives in the area.

New Fairfield Congregational Church R. Bunker Wilton Bunker Africa William Pugsley Frank Pugsley Poughkeepsie Rrs Irving Gerow Julia Lane Xow Hartford Myrtle Carpenter Levi Peck Pembroke White Plains Oakley Pugsley Eli J. Peck Arthur Disbrow Fitchard Carpentier N.Y George Lane Nutley New Jersey Daniel R Stanley Peek John 8 Thornhill Brookfield Charles D. Ferris Newtown

Memorial needed in France says Fairfield speaker

Fairfield CT November 2 Attny Philo Calhoun Bridgeport told Fairfield Luncheon Club that Connecticut should erect a more representative memorial in France than the present horse and drinking fountain design He discussed the Paris American Legion convention praising its calm effective conduct and the Legion’s pilgrim spirit in visiting graves and cemeteries across France and Belgium

Fairfield Connecticut Calhoun American Legion Paris

Stomach Gas Gone Adlerika Tale From Portland Reader

A reader reports relief from long standing indigestion and gas after Adlerika. Claims include restored appetite, happier marriage, and notable cleansing of the intestinal tract after treatment. Endorsed by doctors and linked to reduced bacteria and improved digestion. Sold by thousands of druggists.

Adlerika Palmer M. Olson Portland

Longtime Luncheon Club Member Returns to Roger Ludlowe Alumni Event

A luncheon guest who had been away for years returned and was welcomed at the meeting, now residing in North Carolina. He is a Roger Ludlowe High School graduate and president of its alumni association. The town plans to send two delegates to the New England conference in Springfield on November 17 and 18. First Selectman Frederick A. Burr outlined items for tomorrow night’s town meeting at the high school. Judge Wakeman, head of the fire protection committee, said the panel will have its report ready for voters. A protest grows over abandoning a historic road connected to Unquown Road and Mill River, with townspeople opposing loss of town rights and potential property purchases by Simon Bradley to safeguard his land from trespass.

North Carolina Roger Ludlowe High New England Springfield First Frederick A. Burr Roger Ludlowe High School Judge Wakeman Board of Selectmen Mil River Benjamin Franklin Post Office Department Mill Tiver Simon Bradley Board of Finance

Newtown Developments End Route Questions with New Signs

Newtown residents see four concrete post signs directing traffic to Providence Hartford Waterbury New Haven Bridgeport and Bethel. The signs aim to cut daily directional questions and prevent stops near the Main street intersection. Federation meets at Newtown Congregational church. women exchange ideas and lunch. Board of Assessors closes sworn tax list filing with penalties. John H. Keane may return to assist, drawing on his long service and local Lake Zoar knowledge.

Newtown State Highway Department Providence Hartford Waterbury New Haven Bridgeport Bethel Highway Department Main Street Federation Newtown Congregational Church Newtown Board of Assessors John H. Keane Board of Assessors Heeane Lake Zoar

Trumbull Social And Vital Notices Reported

Local families host relatives from Brooklyn Bridgeport and Norwalk. Olive Meyers visits Beverly Meyers. Mrs. Christie hosts a birthday dinner. Library visit by Long Hill pupils. town clerk records September marriages births and deaths including Farrar Petits Griffith Wegrzypp Paul.

Trumbull Associated Press George Wynns Wynns Brooklyn N Olive Meyers Bridgeport Beverly Meyers Albert H. Christie Christie Norwalk Ida M. Hazard Monroe Center L. Wells Craig B. Iva Evans Chicago Albert E. Louiey Long Hill School Morgan Snyder Nichols Memorial Library Cora E. Beach EB Richard Edwards L. Radelitte George H. Kaechele Charlotte Hanson Arthur L. Staples Anna T. Smith Eugene Donald Farrar Samuei Farrar Michael Frank Petits Frank Petits Denths Mary E. Griffith Long Hill

Nichols Club elects Mrs Barton director of play

At a reorganization of Nichola Dramatic Club Mrs George W Barth was elected director of The Lucky Break to be staged soon replacing Sydney R Stapley who resigned. Cast changes will be made by Mrs Barton, likely few, as announced today.

Trinity Episcopal Church Trinity Guild Gertrude Peet Trinity Episcopal _church Charles Abercrombie Ergin Stickles St. John's Episcopal Church Bridgeport Endeavor Circle Ladies' Aid Society Methodist Episcopal Church Nichols Methodist Church

Supper Committee Sets Up Fashion Show and Candy Booth

The Supper Committee chaired by Mrs L A Nothnngie plans an entertainment and Fashion display after supper. An evening fashion show will feature 15 hats and costumes. Women are gathering original creations from city closets for the event Thursday evening. The Ladies Aid Society met with Miss Antic Paorteous Tuesday afternoon.

L. A. Nothnngie Lewis Christie Frank Reed J. Johnson Edith Fairchild George McClellan Candy Booth Harry Judd A. Abercrombie Ed Johnson Lames’ Aid Society Antic Paorteous

Masquerade Canoe Event Planned in Monroe Hall

Monroe on November 2 notes a masquerade canoe at Town hall Saturday evening under Lady Martha Chapter 0 B S with prizes for costumes. The Congregational Church studies host a play with tableaux and music and refreshments. Church ladies plan a chicken pie supper for November 17 and Stepney Methodist cooks a November 11 supper. Nan Huntley visits her father and attends a teachers convention in Bridgeport. Delegates from Monroe Congregational attend Strathford mid year meeting.

Nan Huntley South Glastonbury Bridgeport Walter Homan Robert Sinclair Edward Curtiss

Girl, 6, Dies as Result of Hallowe'en Burns

In Waterville Maine on November 2 a six year old girl Jeneva Hamlin daughter of Mr and Mrs Hamlin of Fairfield died from burns after her dress caught fire from a jack o lantern while playing with a friend. Her mother received severe burns while trying to extinguish the flames.

Waterville Maine Associated Press Jeneva Carol Hamlin Fairfield

Brookfield Wedding: Anna Carlson and Eric Gustafson

In Brookfield on Saturday evening Rev Archie Hook officiated at the Congregational parsonage wedding of Anna Carlson of Bridgewater to Erle Gustafson of Brookfield. The couple, both mentioned with family ties, plan to reside on Grove Street in New Milford after a wedding trip. Also noted are local social visits, a teachers convention in Bridgeport, and a fractured leg of Mary Tomascek who was treated at New Milford hospital.

Brookfield Archie Hook Anna Caerleon Bridgewater Albert Carlson Erle Gustafson Matilda Gustafson Gertrude F. Gustafson Frank Johnson New Milford Bridgeport Leonard A. Taylor Charlotte C. Thornhill John Thorn- Ame William I, Tibbais Berkely Calif Milford Stratford Mary Tomascek John Tomascek Long Meadow Hill New Milford Hospital

Coat thieves fouled in Torrington theft attempt

Two men tried to steal a Hudson seal plush coat from the Stewart shop in Torrington. Mrs. Benjamin Robinson, proprietor’s wife, seized the coat, thwarting the theft as the pair fled the city in a Connecticut-registered car.

Torrington Associated Press Stewart Benjamin Robinson Connecticut

Keeping Young With Olive Tablets

A vintage health ad claims aging stems from sluggish bowels and liver toxins. Dr Edwards, Ohio physician, invented Olive Tablets as a non calomel liver bowels tonic. The olive colored pills are advertised as effective at toning the liver and cleansing the system, priced 15c 30c and 60c.

Hyer Edwards Ohio

One Skinny Man Gained 28 Pounds McCoy's Tablets Ad

An Atlantic City reader touts McCoy's Tablets as a flesh producer. The ad claims quick improvement in hollow cheeks and weak health, promising a 5 pound gain or more or money back after purchasing six 60 cent boxes or two 1 dollar boxes. It urges readers to ask for McCoy's Tablets at any drug store.

Atlantic City McCoy America Jn Ady

Also Mentioned on This Page

New Modern Home Legion Hetter Freelove Baldwin Stowe Chapter Memorial Chapter John Laidlaw Buel H. C. Meserve J. MM. Clark C. &. Smith George M. Brown Methodist Church Reading Circle Mary Burchus High Street George Stanley Payne Payne 11Th Regiment Bond Fort H. G. Wright Cattle M. Payne Fastsidents’ Association George van Horn Women's Relief Corps Enas Howe, Ijr Broad Street France Philo GC. Calhoun Lindbergh Herrick United States Legionnaires Belgium George Alfred Smith Legion of Fairfield Presi- Bacon Wakeman Comier LeGrande FP Sturges Sid W. Petersen Falr Hubby BR. H. Louis Shoub A. J. Lancaster Carl Wescheke Medical University of Heidelberg Germany Stanislaw Wegrzyp Charles A. Paul Nichols Nichols Club Monroe Glenwood Glenwoods Glenwood Robertshaw Nothingle Main Elm Street Anna Carlson Eric Gustafson
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