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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1924

Page

15

Milford Town Meeting Set With Tax Talk and Sidewalk By Laws

Milford prepares for the re adjourned annual Town meeting on November 10 at 6 o clock in the Town Hall. Voters will discuss the Board of Finance report, a two mill tax cut unlikely, and two sidewalk by laws granting authority to lay and repair walkways. Funding for Gulf Beach improvements and a new fire station are among debated items, with opposition possible to the playground and land purchase requests. Mil ford Legion events, a harvest fair, and a court notice fill the town agenda alongside updated court dispositions and a nursing staff training note.

Milford Telerain E Town Fual Board of Finance High Sidealka Board of Finance Thie Gulf Beach Robert Trent Amerial Trent Eorotort Ard Vt Trumbull Milford Legion American Legion Hank Mason Yale Rus- Tig Lethea Cinfle Mary Ylor Ordnance S.A E., Ford Guilt Street Sen Coma Wash San Irran Tacoma Elbert N Clark Gulf Erry Streets Hamoa

Norwalk Driver Fined for Intoxication at City Court

Leonard Lazarkiewicz, 80, of Rizley Street Bridgeport, was fined 100 dollars and costs at City Court by Judge Vosburgh for driving while intoxicated. Arrested at 1:30 a.m. Saturday on the Westport overpass by State Policeman Quigley, he was so intoxicated the police station heeled the officer. The case of William Bishop, the true driver who struck Officer Charles Thorne last week, continued.

J. D. Brown, Jr Érica Barbadora Milford Mass Harold West Brooklyn Costa Basic Kames Alex Suka Harold! In Sters BH Wilson Arthur Johnson Arthur Outnank Norwalk Teteram Service Leonard Lazarkiss Rizley Street Bridgewo Page George IL Vosburgh Westport Quigley Agarkiewicz Wiliam Bishop Charles Thorne

Stratford Hospital Dream Highlights Bridgeport Care Link

Stratford residents increasingly rely on Bridgeport hospitals with 1 045 Stratford patients treated at St. Vincent's and Bridgeport Hospital this year. The data arguments support a Stratford hospital and show Stratford benefiting from Bridgeport Community Chest funds and cross‑boundary welfare efforts.

Bridgeport Stratford St. Vincent’s

Westport Education Week program announced citywide

Education Week at Westport will run next Sunday with churches Rotary club M C A and school staff preparing an extensive program. Speakers include Town Clerk Edward Birge King W Mansfield Anson Weary and M C A leaders. Activities cover Staples High School visitations Armistice Ball harvest festival and Y M C A lectures plus Parent Teachers Association meeting and Board of Directors session.

Ld Movement Edward C. Birge King W. Mansfield First Selectman Anson Weary M. CG. A Tussda Staples High School M. C Westport Greenwich Stamford Rye Milstar A. Eymmasium Matthias Post American Legion W. Manafield C. Godfrey Post Norwalk Westport Methodist Church Board of’ Directora The Women’s Town Improvement Association Arthur W. MacMahon Parent-Teachers Association Wil Staples Hich Arhool Arthur W. Ruff Horace Beach Mies Glover William M. Munson Mew Waven Anti Tosauite Institute State Agricultural Experiment Station

What is Rheumatism A Clarifying Ad Claim

What is rheumatism, according to authorities, and how pains are labeled in joints, muscles, or nerves. The ad asserts rheumatism treatments work, boasting Weldona as effective for all forms and available from apothecaries.

Weldona

Former Policeman Cited in Greenwich Liquor Haul

A former policeman Howard Cunningham of Chester police is arrested in Greenwich after police seized 178 cases of liquor. The operation involved gang bootleggers active on a large scale, with a truck loaded with cargo from a schooner at the waterfront. Charles Raye and Albert Nicholson were also arrested after the seizure led to investigations five weeks earlier.

Greenwich Cameo Seiarre Howard Cunningham Chester Police Department Gnad Charles Raye Albert Nicholson B. Ne Mistory Jin Quay

Devon Hose Company Responds To Grass Fire On Camden Street

Devon Hose company is called out Saturday about 3 o'clock to extinguish a grass fire along Camden street. Strong wind spreads flames from dry grass likely ignited by sparks from a passing train. Firemen prevent damage to adjacent houses at Camden Fulton corner.

Devon Devon Hose Company Camden Street Fulton Devon Improvement * Association Arthur Jolington Milford Court Order of Amarapth Masonic Temple Masonic Home Milford Hallowe'en Social Parent-Teacher Association Devon Grammar School Membuce

Well Driller Moves to Fast Norwalk for New Contract

Weston Nov 9 By Welegrar Service After finishing two wells in Belden Hill Robert Wilson moved his drilling rigs to Fast Norwalk where he holds a contract for several new wells. Prize winners at a pleasant social event hosted by Mrs W Lanzerell included Mrs dobnanton Mrs Ella Treadwell Miss Mary Adams Mrs Idian Hull and others with proceeds aiding Norfield Thhmile tub and local charities.

Willam Keeler Wallingford Felting Frank Gearham Keller Loulae Paulop Thik

Trolley Wire Cut On Stratford Ave House Is Moved

Stratford N By Telegraph Service movement of the Gorham house at Main Street and Stratford Avenue disrupted traffic as a trolley wire was temporarily removed to pass the house along Stratford Avenue toward Beardsley Avenue. Linemen coordinated a one time delay with motorists rerouted via South Avenue. The house will be pulled the rest of the way to its new site Monday with a gas station to be built on the old lot. Town topics note American Legion events and a planned military ball featuring Governor Chad and Hiram Bingham invitations, plus local church and social society activities.

Stratford Bridgeport St. Vincent’s Ard Bridgeport Hospital Gorham Main Street Fratford Avenu Bard's Corner Stratford Aenue Bardeley Avenue Evan the Connecticlt Company Bouth Avenue Sumset Beardsley Hard's American Legion Auxiliary Sterling Memorial Hall Chad, Tentpieten Sleck Hiram Bingham Yale Universe Bridrveport Blias Ford Ord Pastora Red Cross Mrecford A. W. ‘Hagerton Lady + Fowler council Methodist Distradies’ Aid Society of the Methodists Church Port Chester N. T Stratford Moh Charles, Propson Moble Avenua Edgar Thomas Mainrea Abraham B.arthur J. Arthur Harral R. Lind West Broad Street Bennington Towerspot Ichhool Iiquay Tordship Housatonic River Aquor Stratford M Churco Ghia G. A Stratford Mich Hael Claxton P. Blevens Stratford High Christ Episcopia Church Washington, D Amer’eiision MaCaMiuni iHalson Ma Veterana Karean Asien Stunt Legion Grant J Woodbridge Avenue Mills American Brass Company Jeynes J. FE. Wilmot Thomas Eine Maurice Hine Shenghai China Wine I. &. S. Borie Las Beet Hine Waa Shanghai

Danbury Pastor Leaves for California Church

The Rev. Willam H. Allen, pastor of Danbury Church of Christ for four years, has resigned and moved to Whittier California to lead the First Christian church there. His resignation was presented in September but he stayed in Danbury until now. No successor has been named.

Danbury Willam H. Allen

Huntington Grange elects officers at annual meeting

Huntington Grange held its annual election Friday night electing Master George Arum dell Overseer Albert T. Cook Treasurer Mrs Ina Golaspink Steward Henry Wells Asst Steward Char Goldspink Chaplain Miss Frances Cook Secretary Mrs Maud Arundell Gatekeeper Mrs Provence Boon Ceres Mrs Cora Nichol emona Mrs Cariotta Fat irs Lottle-Beers Lady As ward Mrs Carolyn Webb Executive committee member for three years Charles H Millard The next meeting will feature Brothers Night with a chicken supper attendance limited to grange members and their immediate families.

Julia Denny Louisa Fiske Wayne Denny Russ Helen Millard Yale-Maryland Phoebe Lake Brooklyn Charles J. Millard Farl Street Ladies’ Aid Congregational Church Piscopal Farm Buren Danbury Stafford Springs Wisie Bnechton Ptaire Tohn Regowsk OW Verly. Street Nicholas Hodis Sc. Raphael's Hospital New Haven St. Peter and Paul Ansonia Nellie _ Schneider Bridgeport Reuben Schnielder Hooth's Hill Street Award Whitlock Nichols Avenus Stratford George Whitlock Booth’s Hill Street Albert Koprex Holding& Laraptor Cette B.J. Buckingham Beattie Promiseae William Nemetsz Ripton Jaridgeport Arthur Mitchell Dimigeod Avenue Willian Street Berkshire Avenue Mitchell Bertha Edmonds Jdetts Cov Geattie Ole Nelson John J. Buss Trents Temp Charles W. Penney Teélearden Trumbuill Woods Edward Ward W. F. White Beavers Roll Burton Howard S. Beach Buri” Shephard Steven Mizzik White Plains Staund . Association Charles Charles J. Ensign Burr & “Beach Albert Christié Embroidery’ Club Trumbull Vol. Fire Company Ie Company Minetreli Sheeport Mathias Toca Seoul Trumpburp Shellon Gyris J Mary J. Bench Women's Community Club Firteph Womet Ark Rman Grange Hall Alfred B. Guiow Earnest Nelson Burr Riess Frances Robert Peterson Robert Hart Kelley Frank Miller Sullivan Clo Christmas Isle Shepherd Albert Linley Ensign Hows Statts Brokeport John Cendee Taston Corn D. Beach

Lordship and Stratford Troop Hold Joint Court of Honor

A joint Court of Honor is to be hosted by the Lordship and Stratford Troop of Boy Scouts to review merit badges and first class contacts. Meetings occur on the 2d and 4th Mondays in Stratford, with regular services at 9 Lordship Sunday School conducted at Crown Street. The report notes improvements for security on nearby roads and mentions a returning Worcester visitor.

Velemer Colburn Fing Gram Service Ocean Avenue Staeldens Lordship Stratford Troopa Beouts Stratford Farestas Beach Martin M. Ha Statford Far Gughert Gwardship Joseph J. Reynolds Stratford Road Worcester Mile Crown Curt Guagta Isve Bne Ogre Misa Poolitr Watertown, Conn Mise Marg Arite Phelin

Forest Fires Extinguished After Burning 2000 Acres

NEWHAVEN Conn Nov Due to vigilant fire wardens and volunteers Connecticut is nearly free of forest fires. Yet tinder dry woods have burned over 2000 acres in the past week, with Fairfield County hardest hit. Recent blazes in Danbury Baston Trumbull Brookfield and Middletown burned hundreds of acres, causing about 75000 in damage. Game wardens report hunts halted as Governor Colton orders arrest of any sighted hunters as dry spell strains farmers and dairy prices may rise.

Newhaven Connecticut Fairfield County Danbury Baston Trumbull Middletown Bristol Empleton Boston Providence

Mysterious Fire in Trumbull Woods Prompts Firemen Callout

In Trumbull on Sunday at 6 am a mysterious blaze broke out near Park Woods drawing the volunteer force and a firefighting team. Winds have varied all week, and the incident follows a week of similar activity near the same spot. Nearby events include funeral services for Edward Ward and a series of community meetings and clubs in the area.

Long Hill Community Club Meeting And Local Notices

Long Hill November 9 long text indicates the Long Hill community club will meet November 16 at 7 30 p m at the Firahhonse with whist to follow hosted by Arthur J dull. A Streht in Timor Jr class met with full attendance at leader Mrs Ray Tucas home. Various residents attended church planning and a December 6 event. A resident of Long Hill died in Wethersfield and was buried there.

Long Hill Telegran. Service Long Lil Firahhonse Arthur J. Dfull Streht Timor Ray Tucas James A Case Country Club Wis Olan Lu Bas Husel Weaver Chird Mary Shephard Als George Griffin Anton M. Church M Bauford Bouch Ketan Reigs Tray Sue Dotn McDowell Birs Rentall Charles Bendall M Ce Damit Ace Man Civbler Afra Charles Alteher Theodory Anton Henry Blew Bridgeport Wee-Enday Oul Baty Kayea T Wethers- Vidia Long

Funeral for Jacob Asmus Held in Ansonia Home

Funeral services for Jacob Asmus who died in New York were held at his daughter Henry Mutzley’s home in Ansonia, with interment at Pine Grove cemetery. Surviving are sons Arthur and Joseph Asmus of Ansonia and daughters Mrs Jenury Metzler and Mrs John Woebrie. Also noted are Christine Ay Ber and nurse Otto F Berger of New York, with Ber set to receive a diploma November 20 in a class of 42 nurses.

Ansonia Jacob Asmus New Yor Esty Henry Mutzley Pine Grove Cemetery Asmua Lime Sexton York City Christine Ay Ber Varid Otto F. Berger French Street Ivenox Jin Hospitals Training School New York Auto Thomas Bank &F

Wanamaker Case Continued Before Newtown Justice

The Wanamaker reckless driving case in Newtown was continued to next Saturday at 10 o clock by Justice P. H. McCarthy. The incident involved a collision with a Hoyt car on Take Year, Wanamaker’s companion slightly injured. Arrest by Sheriff Morris D. Beers. plus local community notices about Grange meeting, Girl Scouts, and church guild event with attendees and refreshments.

NEWTO George Wanamaker New- York Oltr Jumcs P. H. McCarthy Wanamaker Sandy Hook Hiram Hoyt Stevenson Hoyt Panion Grange Emma Mitchell Homa Alia Frances Smith Trinity Sunday School Jonnie Cree-Gregory Ear Fannie B. Edwaris Adeline Sturd Atirnelique Nasialine Arithur E. Brinton Jide Ardyt Kingman Jalan A. Garison Cesnes Juts Dikeman Talian Diken Myr Warner Mathe Lydia Grover M Joka Hov Myra RH. Warner Questreal Siater Ernestanford Aridgeport

Two commercial travelers visit Waterbury pew

In a small town church an usher directs two strangers into a pew during a service. The comment hints at commercial travelers from Waterbury American as the source, indicating a local interest or report about visitors from a nearby publication.

Gyman Apollos Jnst Waterbury American

Derby Court Hears Perham on Intoxication and Assault

In Derby aee court Perham of 295 Way Street faced Judge Baldwin on charges of intoxication and assault stemming from a family quarrel. Mrs Perham had a scalp wound from a stove railing and received three stitches. Perham was fined $10 and costs and given 60 days in jail for intoxication and default. Prince, a repeat offender, faces 60 more days after several prior arrests in Torrington and nearby towns. Brophy and another man were noted for traffic arrests, including driving under the influence and property damage. A Derby Avenue bridal shower honored Miss Helen C. Ireifer, with Carl Nielsen of Shelton to marry next month. Derby firemen battled a forest fire on Derby Avenue, bringing it under control in about 15 minutes.

Derby Marshall. Perham Way Street Perham Ank Perham Hilt William Lberty Minerve Street Hay Stephen Degnan Prince Torrington Winsted Brophy Olivia Street South Orange Street Pelicemay J. Leigh New Liven Misee Wanggis Helen C. Ireifer Emil Marta Man Derby Avenue Mies Wellér Ivelfer Carl Nielsen

Monroe Notes and Local Assignments in Bridgeport Winter Move

Monroe reports Mrs Starab Wilmot returns to Bridgeport for winter. Kate Road project from Monroe Center to the Trumbuline completed. Hopkins family of Bridgeport rents Samuel Adams place. Fred Trimble visits Mrs Birdsey Sherman. Huntley repairing and adding stanchions to house for more cows. Ralph Huntley and Mrs Frank Coley assisting. Miss Byrdsley near Homestead. Mrs F J Allard of New Haven visiting Jesse Clough. Burr family attends Fairfield County Farm Bureau directors meeting in Danbury to plan membership drive next week.

Monroe Starab Wilmot Bridgeport Kate Hopkins Samuel Adams Fred ‘Trimble Birdsey Sherman M. Huntley Ralph Hunt Ley Frank Coley Edward Ant Byrdsley F. J. Allard New Haven Jesse Clough John M. Burr Danbury

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ained Strateford Charity Organization Society Catholic Charitable Bureau Wrank Stearns Thor~ C. Stearns Alice Blewitt Newaok N. J Sheld Robert Kirriewald Roseville Road Aspetuck Lodge Knights of Fythias Magiatytiding State Street Worman’s Christchurch Howard H. Allen F. Wdgar Doubleday Lawrence Manzanovitch North Carolina Saugatuck Hess Company Compe Engine Company Weston Stratford Ave Landmark California Huntington Grange Rin de Janters Trumbull Woods Asmus Newtown Justice Edgeworth
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