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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1927

Page

10

Stratford Beach Claim Draws Airport Access Battle

Stratford Short Beach resident A M Nearing seeks to defend his claimed title to a 250 foot beachfront parcel as Stratford Town Council greenlights Bridgeport Airport Inc to cut a channel for seaplane access. Judge Frank L Wilder represents Nearing while airport directors assure access to his home nearby as legal reviews continue.

Stratford A. M. Nearing Short Beach Beach Front Stratford Town Bridgeport Lordsup Meadows Frank L Wilder Nearing Wilder W. Parker Seeley Airport Corporation Rex DeLacour Rolla Roat Atrip Airpoot Corpor Hia Tome Main Airport Coporation

Milford Court Briefly Hears Auto Crash Case In Milford

In Milford on Monday Deputy Judge George J Smith presided in Judge Stoddard’s absence. One case was heard an accident involving Edward Connolly Bridgeport and A Anderson West Haven. Anderson claimed Connolly blocked into Hazelwood avenue and Anderson swerved to avoid a head on collision. Connolly said he signalled a turn but Anderson denied seeing it. The collision damaged Connollys truck and Andersons coupe. The case postponed to November 14 for witness details. Several speeding cases and a stolen car mystery were noted in brief court activity.

Milford Robert Stoddard George J Smith Edward Connolly Denver Street Bridgeport Audorson West Haven Anderson Naugatuck Avenue Devon Connolly Hazelwood Avenue West Pratt Fred L. Johnson Ferguson Road Malden Mass Johnson Alexander Skarzynski Austin Street Skarvynski Harry Polansky George H C Marsh Nashua Commissioner of Motor Vehicles New Hampshire Wheelers Farms H G. Galbronner Galbronner Alfred Bowden Dodge Avenue East Haven Bowden Agai Milford Police

Trumbull Notes November Events and Local Moves

In Trumbull on November 7 special notices cover postponement of an entertainment by David B Boothe in White Plains school hall for one week. Reports describe sewing club, social visits, weddings, and residents traveling to New York City and Waterbury. A PTA meeting seeks benches for a school lunchroom and a fire company meeting is planned. teachers meet with supervisor and Miss Mabel Smith at Long Hill School.

Stratford Garden Club Trumbull David B Boothe Putney Stratford White Plains Maurice Arnould John Murphy Edward Broch Edward Billie New York City Frank Edwards Bridgeport Cottage Place Frederick J Leiss, Jr George Stadler Stratfield Charles Kurtz Wyckliffe Brown Chris Nelson Waterbury Stephen Eascak Bobby Anso Nia Pred Marsh Dorothy Easton G B French Evelyn French Herbert Walker Long Ann William F White Congregational Church Rudolph Charles Millbank Richard Knecht White Harold White Saybrook W .F White Parent-Teacher Association Trumbull Volunteer Fire Co Tne Alfred Guten Boston CW Knight Mabel Smith Long Hih Dorcas Society of the Baptist Church Margaret Klein Charles Powell Stepney Easton Grange Grange Hall Harold Smith Oliver Elizabeth Smith Anna Smth Sylvanus Mallett Frank Smith Norfolk Bridgeport Central Congress Helen Freeborn Helen Bilash Calvin Crown Arthur Wood Charlies Marsh Edward Marsh

Man’s case continued over driving on fresh concrete

Fairfield authorities continued the case of Fo bert Evans of Huot street charged with breach of peace after he allegedly drove his car across a newly laid concrete highway opposite his home. Officials sought evidence to determine if such action constitutes a criminal offense.

Fairfield Fobert Evans Huot Street Evans

Easton Church Union Service Plays To Full House

A union service of Baptist Congregational and Methodist churches drew a large audience at the Easton Baptist Church. Rev R Daniel Tuck presided, with hymns, prayers, readings, and a benediction by Rev Luther S Stonecipher. The update also notes a successful chicken pie supper raising 25 dollars for the Congregational Church Ladies Aid and rehearsals for the play Light House Naw to be staged December 1 and 2 at the Easton Fire House under Easton General Street M E church auspices.

Amrone Marsh Fred Marsh Ralph Marsh Lee M E Church Willard S Gillette Baptist Church Luther S Stonecloner Ladies' Aid Society Congregational Church Easton Grange Hall Easton Dramatic Club Genter Street Rhoda Mills Marjoyle Smith Bridgewoy Ichabod Buzzer William Wakeman Sir Arthur Choke William Matthews Injun Jim Charles Miller Sarah Chumley-Choke Arthur’a Bister Ruth Sherwood Hortense Enslow Shene Matthews

Cat Alarm Saves Family From Trumbull House Fire

A pet cat alerted the Bratz family at Old Town Road as a blaze swept a one story frame home, forcing abandon along with their 12 year old daughter. Neighbors and a bucket brigade aided until Trumbull volunteers arrived, fire destroying the roof and attic. Damages from the fire reach $3000, with losses insured, and the family plans to rebuild with neighbors hosting them.

Trumbull Coor Mi Chiles Braig Old Tait Road Mun Owly Bratz Jensen Trmbull Volunteer Fire Company

Martin Charged With Speeding After Darien Arrest

John A Martin of 86 Park Avenue Bridgeport was arrested in Darien yesterday after Motorcycle Officer George Evans clocked him at over 60 miles per hour on the Post Road. Martin posted bond for appearance in Darien Town Court on November 14 to face speeding charges.

Oliver Smith Washington Svamue Norwalk Lcense Nichols Avenue Frank C Beebe Laurel Avenue How~land's Charlotte Street Smelder E Goyette Blakeman Place Frank Ditter Jackson Avenue Frank Qgalin Surf Avenue Joseph C Yansick Barnum Avenue Bridgeport Auto Transit Company Henry Macco Concord Street Ferry Boulevard Philip Artese Broadstreet Bridgeport Ernest Cozza Eugene Courtney Pauls Sam Arthur Parrott Darien John A Martin Park Avenue Aries George Evans Martin

Huntington Milk Is Skilled in Huntington Crash

A Huntington Dairy truck escaped serious injury when driver Rockwell Heattle and companion Frederick Roy narrowly avoided a perilous crash near the lower reservoir. The vehicle struck a telegraph pole, top came off, 100 quarts of milk lost, and several crates damaged.

Huntington Mills Rockwell Heattle Frederick Roy Bhelton Beattle Timne Beattie Robin Sehielde Booths Hill Street Loyalty Lodge IO © F Erla Batchelor Arab Patrol Bridgeport Leon Schneider Joseph. Block Derby Nellie Schneider Gould G W Tery New York George W Judson John West John B Russ Herbert C Ferris Margaret Judson Huntington Street Sippers Heine Alvina Preinkert Alma Preinkert Washington DC Frank Olmstead Monror Ethel M Beardley Frederick Nichols Nickle Dale Farm White Hills Victor Nelson Arthur Frank Fairfield William French White Hillis Charles French Stevenson Roger Beers

Miss Laura Milford Guests Visit Mohegan Uncles In Trip

A party including Miss Laura of Milford and Mrs David Clarke of Mohegan visited for dinner and traveled by automobile in the afternoon. The group also visited the future state park at Indian Well during the outing.

Laura Milford Mra David & Clarke Mohegan, Street Indian Well

Newtown Feels Early Winter as Thermometer Drops

Newtown experiences a cold snap with temperatures down to 20 above zero despite a brisk breeze. Residents rush to protect cars from the chill, while Rev Paul Cullens of Waterbury preaches at the Congregational church. Virgilius Council Knights of Columbus plans a Tuesday meeting at 7:30 PM in Sandy Hook to outline winter social activities and boost Yuli membership.

Newtown Mercury Paul Cullens Waterbury Newtown Congregational Church Mr Cullens Congregational Church Virgilius Council Knights of Columbus Sandy Hook

Prominent Darien Resident H. B. Taylor Dies

Hiram B. Taylor died aged 79 after heart trouble. He served 25 years as second selectman of Darien, retiring last month. Survived by twin brother Henry H. Taylor of New Haven. Funeral Tuesday at Westside Avenue home with Rev Vittor F. Scalise officiating. Burial in Union Cemetery, Rowayton.

Westside Sevenue Vittor F Scalise Rowayton

Fairfield Attorney Censured by Fairfield Judge

Fairfield attorney Murray Reich of Bridgeport was called to order by Judge Clarence R Hall in Fairfield town court after he pleaded for a pardon. Reich represented Charles Anderson of 411 Riverside Drive facing a drunk driving charge and objected to a prosecutor's question about license suspension. the judge ruled the question admissible and Reich apologized, the case moving forward with Anderson fined 25 dollars plus costs and posting a 50 dollar bond for appeal.

Fairfield Murray Reich Bridgeport Clarence R Hall Fairfield Town Court Reich Charles Anderson Riverside Drive William A Kinselin Hall Anderson

Awakening Twist Frays a Sheltered Woman’s Life

In a secluded Southern home Elizabeth at twenty is thrust into the wider world when she moves to Nevada to teach. Allan Crawford, a charming rake, enters her life and she tastes stolen kisses. Whispered rumors surround her, and a shattering turn of events begins a cycle of terror and grief that she must endure.

Eliabeth Lfe Nevada Allan Crawford Elzabeth

Westport Residents View Flood Damage

Westport residents Bergen Scully and Louisa Collett returned from viewing flood damage around Westfield Massachusetts. They traveled to Chicopee and Weer field, learning of dams bursting and river waters flooding 1500 feet across valleys. They saw wrecked houses, trees, bridges and refugees along hilltops while aiding and observing relief efforts.

Westport Bernard B Scully State Street Louisa J Collett Riverside Avenue Westfield Mase Chicopee Mass Weerfield Bry

Court lenient with girl who gave party in Malle home

In Fairfield a 19 year old girl Rachel Daly faced charges for entering the Malle residence during a Halloween party for 12 friends on Oct 30. Judge Clarence R Hellford remitted a 60 dollar fine after probation officer Mary Dennis Freyfield placed Daly in custody for one year and she was assigned to work with a responsible family in Westport.

Fairfield New John M Malle Clarence R Hell Rachel Daly Malle Malles Guival Pals Ches Mary Denni Fritfield Miss Daly Cout Westport

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