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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1924

Page

6

Stratford Elects 6.0 P Tcketby Narrow Margin

Stratford votes reveal strong showings by Har oveil Vernon Morehouse and Wheeler as re elected representatives and Judge Smith kept probate seat. People’s General candidates led, while Lovell and Morehouse trailed but with notable support. peace of the people’s slate evident in diverse returns.

Stratford Novgram Service Har “Oveil and Vernon &, Morehouse Here Charles E. Wheeler William Howa Wilcoxson W Fudge John Smith Wheeler Lewis Smith People’s General’ Committee Toote People's General Committees Charles FE. Wheeler Helen E. Lewis Harold C. Lovell Vernon Morehouse Hartford People’s General Committee Lovell Judge Smith Wilcoxson Andy Gump David Beach Justice of the Peace May Morehouse H. Morton Hillsworth John A. Hansen Stephen J. Henaghan Albert L. Bickley Edward C. Krumwiede Gus’. Reuther Michael Yanosy E. H. Beers

Education and Taxes to Occupy Chamber Lunch

The Chamber of Commerce will host a Monday noon luncheon at the Stratfield to discuss Education in Relation to Taxation. Dr George R Strayer of Columbia University will speak, addressing how 25 cents of every dollar from direct taxation funds education.

Chamber of Commerce Stratfield Notel George R. Strayer Columbia University Speckor Educational Finance ‘Inquiry Commission American Council of Education

Virgin Islands Described as Paradise by Rector

Rev. Henry S. Whitehead at the Lions Club luncheon described the Virgin Islands as a paradise. He noted three population classes: a white gentry minority, a middle class mulatto group, and a large negro laboring class. He cited rich sugar soils, limited rum production due to Prohibition, and praised the islands as a top tropical spot with tourist appeal.

America Virgin Islands West Indies Henry S. Whitehead Trinity Episcopal Church Lord the Lions Club Stratfield Tropics United States

Thompson Named Head Of Derby Triple Link Club

Thompson was re elected president of the Blakeman Triple Link Club at Odd Fellows hall Derby. Officers include Henry S Whealer vice president Bertrand 0 DeForest secretary Clarence EB Wheeldon treasurer and governors Stewart W Hinman Walter H DeForest Richard D Cook Jr with by laws by Hugh McCreddy and W H Watrous. Frank Gimeo 67 died after brief illness at 148 Housatonic avenue Derby resident 16 years employed by Derby Gas company survived by wife and one daughter. James Donnelly of St Marys Brigade Football left for New York for operation at John Mammon s hospital. Edward McEnerney visiting Derby before returning to New Jersey. Joseph Healy U S Navy visiting brother Frank Healey Derby avenue. Mrs Adelbert Phillips and Miss Dorothy Phillips Meriden returned home after visit with Mr and Mrs Witsle. Katherine Fairchild returned home after stay with relatives. Harry Charttin of Boston was in Derby on business.

Derby Blakeman Triple Link Club Odd Fellow's Main Street Percy’ Thompson Shelton Chamber of Commerce Ares Henry S. Whealer Bertrand 0. DeForest Clarence EB. Wheeldon Board of Governors Stewart W. Hinman Walter H. DeForest James Donnelly St. Mary’s Brigade New York John Mammon’s Hospital Edward McEnerney South America New Jersey Joseph Healy U. S. Navy Frank Healey Derby Avenue Adelbert Phillips Dorothy Phillips Meriden Witsle Katherine Fairchild Harry Charttin Boston

Golden Wedding Celebration for Ansonia Couple

Ansonia observes the golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. George J. Bush at their Tremont Street home. Relatives and friends from New York and Massachusetts attended a flower decorated event with a Bluell orchestra, gifts of gold and china, and a large lit wedding cake.

Ansonia Servier George J. Bush Tremont Street New York Massachusetts Citi Bluell Orchestra Fteatrice Doncourt Yale School of Music

Prentice Funeral Draws Hartford Notables For Last Tribute

The funeral of former Connecticut Supreme Court of Errors Chief Justice Samuel C. Prentice was held at Asylum Hill Congregational Church in Hartford with honorary bearers including Chief Justice George W. Wheeler and Justice John K. Beach. Sessions of the Hartford courts were omitted. burial followed at Cedar Hill Cemetery.

Hartford Samuel C.prentice Connecticut Supreme Court of Errors Asylum Hill Congregational Church Prentice Gillett Street Wills H. Butler Supreme ‘Court Bridgeport George W. Wheeler John K. Beagh Hartford County Supreme Court Superior Court Schuyler Merritt Stamford John Calvin Godard Salisbury Board of Park Brentice Houghton Buikley Charles W. Pase Lucius B. Barbour Charles W. Grows Heywood H. Whaples John’ A. Ingersall Pes Butler Frentica Yale Hartford Public Library Templeton Simon HW. Baldwin New Haven

Polish Resident Found Dead in Shelton Bedroom

Joseph Pryor a well known Polish resident died suddenly in his Shelton home at 10 Maple Street. Medical examiner blamed heart failure. Pryor born in Bonbraw Poland in 1868 came to the United States about 16 years ago and lived with relatives in Shelton. He is survived by a brother Frank Pryor and a daughter Mrs Mary Siewczyk in Tarnow Poland along with several nieces and nephews in Shelton. The day’s items include church fair plans, school meeting notices, and local society updates.

Shelton Joseph Pryor Maple Street Mr. Pryor Gould Bonbraw Poland Frank Pryor Ignatz Kaminall Europa Mary Siewczyk Tarnow Church of the Good Shepherd Ronald Wagner Elm Street Affair Folle Grocery Booth al Pultem M. Minor Helline Hollingsworth Brotherhood of St. Andrew George Shelton Dan Nichols Ledger Spear Rhenbenz Stolo Bridgeport Preacher Association of Faggette Young Elizabeth Smith Edward Smith Howe William Sheehy, Jr Ir. Parlate’s Hospital George Rice Jr. Parlate’s Hospital Robert Sehailey Richmond Hill

Norwalk Brush Fire at Liberty Square Threatens Nearby Buildings

A brush and weed fire at Liberty square drew Mayflower Hook and Ladder Company. A stiff breeze from the shore pushed flames toward nearby structures but the blaze was checked.

Soewalis Liberty Square Mayflower Hook and Older Company

Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound hair darkener

An old advertisement promotes Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound as a ready to use hair darkener that covers gray from the comb or brush. It claims to leave no visible trace, restore a youthful lustre, and improve appearance after several applications. It notes availability in drug stores and highlights ease of use.

Wyeth

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