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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1925

Page

20

Assessors' pay increase denied by Board of Finance

SWESTPORT Nov 4 Special. The Board of Finance denied the Assessor’s request for a $2.50 daily salary increase, citing law preventing pay raises during a term. Reorganization at town hall saw Frain M. Jen' s reelected chair, with George O. Gair and James Piter Bradley reappointed. Notices include curb work, road repair, and budget adjustments, plus local events and school honors.

Swestport iiLombe Tygf Board of Finance Swe Financerd Frain M. Jen George O. Gair James Piterx Bradley Ofsh Edward &. Birge George B. Jennings New Creek State Street Harry A.rwood Willian D. Dickson Westport Standard Compa Beach Compe Beach

Fire Destroys Auto in New Fairfield

A car owned by Mrs. Rose T. Geary a New Street school teacher was destroyed by fire on Neversink road Tuesday night. The vehicle likely started from a short circuit while Mrs Geary was returning to Danbury with her mother. The Danbury fire chief arrived after a telephone call but the flames had engulfed the entire body. Rev Ellis Gilbert Danbury Baptist pastor visited townsfolk Tuesday. Mrs James Chambers Mrs James Jorgenson and Mrs Chester Smith and son were guests Tuesday of Miss Viola Robinson.

New Fairfield Rose T. Geary New Street Neversink Danbury James Chambers James Jorgenson Chester Smith and Son Viola Robinson

Funeral of late resident drew many relatives to Springfield

Michael J. Bradley former Newtown resident died at his home in Springfield Mass after a lingering illness at age 59. Relatives and friends from Newtown Bridgeport and surrounding towns attended the funeral with many Bradley family members listed. Survived by wife three daughters and three sons plus two brothers. Parish supper at St Rose's Sandy Hook to follow, a major annual social event.

Newtown Michael J. Bradley Springfield Mass Registrar of Voters Thomas F. Bradley Edouard Bradley Harry Bradley Marie Bradley John J. Keane Robert T. Bradley Bernart Kane Briggenort James Lillis Tajtseport John Bradley Lridgeport First Thomas Brew Paul V. Cavanaugh John B. Tubbell Nellie Bradley Bradley Knox Motor Works Raymond Morris Buffalo N. Y Russell Walker Margaret Bradley Francis Bradley Hartford Henry Milton Bradley Thomas I. Bradley Bridgeport St. Rose’s Church St Mary’ Hall Sandy Hook

Trumbull votes to accept highway funds for Trumbull Beardsley Park

Nichols Town Hall crowds approve the State Highway Commission estimates and town share for the Trumbull Beardsley Park Highway. Work will start soon. Also noted: Nichols Bridge Club results with Mrs Edward Nothnagle first and Mrs Lester Nothnngie second.

Nichols Trumbull State Highway Commission Beardsley Park Nichols Bridge Club C. W. Fairchild Edward Nothnagle Lester Nothnngie Trinity Vestry Hilton Anglo-Catholic Congress New Haver Fmdeavor Methodist Church Stanley Tinley Howaorth Lessue M. EH James Durwood Woman's Foreign Missionary Society

Women of Connecticut Diocese to meet at Trinity Church

Monroe November 3 Special announcement invites all women of the Diocese of Connecticut to the forty fifth annual Woman's Auxiliary meeting at Trinity Church New Haven on Wednesday November 11. Attendees should bring a box lunch and tea and coffee will be served in the Parish House.

Monroe Diocese of Connecticut Woman's Auxiliary Trinity Church New Haven Granville Baskerville Charles Jamaica Long Island Fannie New York Brooklyn

Cascarets Laxative Ad Promises Quick Relief

Feel splendid with Cascarets the nicest laxative. One or two candy like tablets stimulate the liver and bowels, leaving you clean, refreshed, and rosy. It never grips or sickens and is advertised as the world’s largest selling laxative with directions for all ages on every box.

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Fairfield Recital Debut by Three Soloists

Fairfield report details a concert at Mrs. Lealix Joe Hulse studio on Post Road featuring three first season soloists Miss Gertrude Perry James Francis and Miss Mary Kirk with readings by Miss Genevieve Godfrey and piano by Miss Dorothy Stevenson Additional events in Fairfield include meetings at Unquown Tribe of Red Men the Fair field Historical Society and D A R plus church socials and school activities including a mock supper and December programs

Wwairfield Stuiio Lealix Joe Hulse Post Road Hulse Gertrude Perry Southport James Francis Fairfield Mary Kirk Genevieve Godfrey Dorothy Stevenson Dorothy Jennings Wil Wairfield Incluie Fairfield Historical Society Old Academy Sherman Dwight Eunice Dennie Burr Milford Ladies Sewing Society Greenfield Hill Congregational Church

Veterans Meet to Discuss Southport Harbor Work Losses

Ex servicemen invite to a gather at the American Legion hall on Armistice Eve November 11 by George Alfred Smith Post to discuss past service days and enjoy a social evening with veterans from the town.

Southport Harbor Legion Hall George Alfred Smith Fost American Legion

Danbury School Teacher Involved in Auto Accident

Five year old Phyllis Layman, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Layman, was struck by a car driven by Miss Mabel Rising of Danbury High School. The girl received bruises and abrasions at her home and was treated at Emergency hospital. Police said Layman and a companion started to cross the street. the child jumped forward as the car approached. Miss Rising was not held. Also reported: Vincent Caprio's barber shop robbed of two dozen razors, three hair clippers, tobacco, cigars, and even the barber’s banjo.

Danbury Phyllis Layman Charles Ti. Layman New Street Mabel Rising Danbury High School W. Tl. Stahl Miss Rising Barber Vincent Caprio West Street Vincent

Bethel Red Cross Chapter Names Officers for Year

Bethel Red Cross BeThel branch selects W A Kirkwood as chairman H Frank Moore vice chairman Joseph Treadwell secretary Rollin F E Good sell treasurer Executive committee includes F E Berry H W Walsh Franc Coulter Floyd Wood J Hodgson W Knowles Charles Geron Beers Susan Baldwin Anna L Smith Sophia G Wight John Wixted Sarah Steck etc Local brief notes include travelers and community notices plus funeral details for Mrs Mary Carroll and upcoming Knights of Columbus chicken supper hosted by the Ladies of St Mary parish on November 12 with table leadership by local women.

Serere Staples High Forktober Iipal Horace Beach Uth Adams Mary Maruszak Haywell Bamber Helen Robertson Fster Lillander Olive Ruff Helen Panton Robert Fuller St.5 Estelle Green Florence Uuck Anna @biskie William Simpson Nelson Kimber Othy Stoddard Doris Wood iSylvia Ruland TFEG Maury Kheehan Mila Nm Carroll Wood Jane Edson Opportunity Room Cine Dumobroaski Westport Teach League Bedford House Meth Mackenzie Holy Trinity Oh Samuel “arNelf Afise Dorothy Liss Anna Ey Corbitt Edward P.maly al A. Ellen al A. Ellen ©. McNaught Chappaqua Post Road Greens A PS Quitchaim Edward J. Taylor Gerard P. Mills Westport Bank and ‘Trust Company Edward Mills I Mortgares Antonio Tortorella Westport Bank and Trust Company Sauratnck Flten Gaught Westport Bank and Rust Company Yoren G. McNaught Edward P. Wills Leland Wheeler Dennertome Kings Highway Bethel Walter Jaynehan State Street Dennert Bone Danbury American Red Cross W. A. Kirkwood H. Frank Moore Joseph Treadwell Rollin FE. Goodsell F. E. Berry TI. W. Walsh Franc Coulter Floyd Wood

Central High Dean Speaks at Strathfield PTA Meeting

Ailss Marjorie Grant, dean of girls at Central High, spoke to Strathfield PTA Tuesday afternoon in Lincoln School on Jackman Avenue about the nature and volume of her work and the apparent results. The talk followed a business meeting led by Mrs Ved A Daniels, with Mrs Wilma Belknap and Mrs C Klemedens t as hostesses for the social hour.

Ailss Marjorie Grant Central High School Strathfield Parent Teacher Association Lincoln Schorl Jackman Avenue

Ridgefield Dr Shelton Bank President Dies of Heart Failure

Ridgefield mourns St George Gregory Shelton longtime president of Ridgefield Bank and Trust company a leading citizen. He died near Fort Meyer Florida after a heart seizure while on a return trip from a winter home. Burial planned in Ridgefield cemetery with flags lowered townwide.

Ridgefield St. George Gregory Shelton Ridgefield Bank and Trust Company Fort Meyer Florida St. Stephen’s Church Ridgefield Cemetery Shelton First National Bank of First National Bank and Trust Company Richfrefield George Wellington Margaret Atwood Shelton Birmingham Conn Flo New York Homeopathic Medical College New York City Ida EB. Sherman Bridgeport Harriet May F. KK. Hollister South Hampton S. J Allen W. Shetton Ving Princeton N. Z New York Hite Home Ridgefield Bank Fort Meyer, Fla

Central Cemetery Association elects officers and trustees

Brookfield November 4 Special report officers re elected at a Central Cemetery Association meeting. William B Roe president D Clark Joyce secretary and Wiliam J Beecher treasurer Joyce also named Superintendent. Trustees named for three and two year terms include Roe Thornhill Stuart and Beechler. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Eric Johnson November 2 at New Milford hospital. Mrs Ward Alaby reported as seriously ill at Danbury hospital. Miss Faith Comstock Huckleberry Hill school teacher hosts Hallowe en party with play grab bag and sale. Stanley Kellogg Dr Southey and Michael Kane of Bridgeport hunting near the Housatonic river Tuesday.

Brookfield Central Cemetery Association William B. Roe D. Clark Joyce Wiliam J. Beecher Joyce John 5 Ward Alaby Danbury Hospital Msa Fidith Comstock Huckleberry Hilgehool Stanley Kellogg Southey Michael Kane Bridgeport Housatonic River

Testimony Questioned Over Auto Accident Records

Westport November 4 Special reports Samuel G. Craig of 57 Park Avenue Groton Connecticut testified before Judge Godillot in town court about fainting spells after rib removal surgery. Later findings indicate the testimony is not on the official court records.

Westport Samuel G. Craig Park Avenue Groton Genn Godillot

Auto Towed Vehicle Overturns in Fairfield Crash

Fairfield November 4 Special Joseph Lezinsky of Fairfield was slightly injured tonight when a car he was towing headed down Bronson road and crashed into the towing car. The collision caused the car being towed to overturn.

Fairfield Joseph Lezinsky Bronson Road Lezinsky

Easton Pupils Have Perfect Attendance in October

Easton reports show 110 pupils numbered perfect in October across local schools per teachers of the various classes. Two chicken pie suppers planned for Thursday night with events at Grange hall and Center Street Methodist hall. Pageant rehearsal for The Pilgrim and the Book at Lee Methodist church Thursday evening. Junior League of the Les Methodist church meets Friday at 2 PM. Easton Volunteer Fire Company plans a dance later this month. Local residents visiting or staying with families are listed among recent social updates.

Aston Easton Grange Hall Ladies’ Aid Society Congregational Church Center Street Methodist Hall Lee Methodist Church Thea Les Louia Judd and Son Brooklawn Fred Kuehn Raymond Kuehn Ronald Kuehn Ronald Wilby Kuehn Wesley Lois Botsford Long Hl George Reid Laura Maquat William Slady Bridgeport Charles Logan Canaan Homer Logan

Local notes on Shelton and area residents travel

Mrs Frederick Wyitts of Shelton avenue motored to Roxbury to visit her father Archbishop Walter L Humphrey and attended a conference in New Haven. Mrs A B Bowles returned from Pittsfield with her daughter Mrs Chester F Willard. Harry Galsby resumed his Bridgeport job after six weeks at home. Mr and Mrs George Pearsall and others were entertained by the Sadler family on Mohegan street. William Galbraith returned to Jersey City after summer visit. Mrs Phillip Jones on a New England tour. Maude Edith and David Sadler visited Danbury and Ralph Hobson in hospital. Mr and Mrs George Loomis of New Britain stayed with Frederick Galsky.

Frederick Wyitts Shelton Avenue Roxbury Walter L. Humphrey New Haven A. B. Bowles Sound View Avenue Pittsfield Mass Chester F. Willard Harry Galsby Bridgeport George Pearsall Mia Eugene Malcolm Marie Sadler Long Hill Edith Sadler David Sadler John Hobson Danbury Ralph Hobson George Loomis New Britain Frederick Galsky

New Fairfield Woman's Club Sews for Annual Supper Sale

All day meeting at Norris Hatch home yields articles for the Congregational church supper to be held later this month. Members present include Mrs. Hatch, Mrs. Pinckney, Mrs. Disbrow, Mrs. Moody, Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Carlson, Mrs. Disbrow, Mrs. Bigelow, Mrs. Moody, Miss Kellogg, Mrs. Benedict, and Mrs. Foster. A second all day gathering is planned Friday at the home of Mrs. Clarissa Nevius and others. Services by Rev. Joan Deyo noted, along with various school and social updates. An item ends with a quip about dishwashing machines.

New Fairfield Woman's Church Club The Congregational Church Norris Hatch Harold Pinckney Arthur Disbrow Samuel Moody Andrew Johnson Charles Carlson Lewis Disbrow Harry Bigerlow Harry Moody Jennie Kellogg Ernest Benedict Ephraim Foster Clarissa Nevius Dante Gerow Irving Gerow Smalley Raymond Smalley Friends’ Quarterly Chappaqua Joan Deyo Danbury Eli Peck Clara Peck Levi Peck Pawling N Egbert Haviland Silias Hatch George Treadwell Spencer J. Marshall Treadwell Emily Yarrington C. N. Horton Ridgefield Robert Chatterton

Amoy voyage tale from Stratford seaman in Builder

Alfred Milson, Stratford born seaman and author, describes the Bermuda voyage of the Chinese junk Amoy on a Stratford to Bermuda trip. The crew included Le Roy Lewis and others from Connecticut and New York. The Amoy lies at Housatonic river, off Pootatuck yacht club, after the June 28 departure.

Stratford Alfred Milson Bermuda Leroy Lewis The Builder Yachting Magazine Lewis Nilson Harvey Burr New York Guaranty and Trust Company Newton Hawkins Winthrop Smith Milford John Alfred Helmbers Bert Hastines Bridgeport Benjamin Whiting Colon Canal Zone Lewis’ Aki Gibbs Hill Bermudas Housatonic River Pootatuck Yacht Club

Parnoff Place Sold and October Attendance Totals

The Parnoff place has been sold by Whitehead to Clarence W. Keith. October attendance and savings across Weston schools show top performers: Good Hin, Lyon Plains, Norfield, and Upper Parish schools list teachers and numerous student names reflecting shared achievements and a Wood Bee event at Norfield Congregational Church.

Weston Parnoff Place Whitehead Clarence W. Keith Good Hin A. J Sherwood Emma Fanton Helen Fingel Marence Wirth David Soley Ralph Fancher Walter Fancher Rodger Fitch Thomas Kenny Earl Moore Lyon Plains Mae Mogan Earl Bears John Bown John Cavot Laurie Elchinger Margaret Gjuresko Mary Gjuresko Jerry Strang Ruth Strang Mildred Strang Ruth Levrovitz Leo Levrovitz Ann Lamotte Myrtle Favereau Norfield School Helen Budd Pau Barlow Clayton Broch Charles Daugherty Bramhall Eager Irving Merritt Frederick Waterbury Myron Waterbury Charlotte Broch Lilian Broch Estelle Canfield Marguerite Canfield Henrietta Canfield Mary Coley Vincent Gorini Josephine Gorini Louis Gorini Norfleld Congregational Church

Inner cleanliness boosts charm and beauty in morning ritual

A promotional note urges women to start the day with a glass of water and a pinch of Rad Salts to flush the intestines. It claims a sparkling drink, prompt results in about an hour, and improved complexion and fitness from the acids in ramon and grape with lithia. A coupon is offered.

Allen Rheumatic Remedy Promises Relief Advertised Cure

James H. Allen of Rochester claims a self devised remedy named ALLENRHAU banishes rheumatism by dissolving uric acid deposits. He urged its use through Hindle's Drug Stores with a money back guarantee if the first bottle fails to show recovery.

James H. Allen Forbes St. Rochester Hindle Allenrhau

Also Mentioned on This Page

Raw Finance Board Jennings WY. M.C. A Igatt Emily A. Harris Fuller Scholarship Fund Marie “. Thayer Irea Studio Tonight Fuunive Dennie Burr Bessie Child Valery Hovard Children of the Visiting Nurse Association Brooklawn Country Club Stratfield Parent-Teacher Association Lincoln School J. B. Walker Nauze Wilfred Scott Hall H. R. Burrowes Ralph T. Fairchild Charles F. Otto Trank Blackader Elvis Southport Business Men's Association Nposs RED Gross Chapter Kenneth Hess Eim Street George White Milwaukee Avenue Massachussetts Harold Patchen Clarence Hickok Hast Street West Palm Beach George Donahue Derby Knights of Columbus Ladies of Phillip Knoblock Albert &. Hubbar Mys H. Frank Morre DR. Shelton Gregory Shmulrun Huntington Amoy Alfred Nilson Sterling Memorial Hall Legion Post. Ie Garden Club Stratford Garden Club Mra Dorothy Peck Bulkeley Charlotte Elwood Clinton E. van Nest William B. Bristol Mabel Smith Hicanor McGrath Leo Miller Julia Curtis E. H. Walker Maud Hull Dorothy McGrath Fst Roosevelt Wyeth, Chemical Co. 1 Inc Tella Allen
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