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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1923

Page

8

New Canaan FAS Plans Music Year In Five G. A. R. District

New Canaan sees the New Canaan FAS outline five music events for the year to support the community orchestra. The executive board met at Myra Valentine’s home and discussed a December food sale to fund scholarships and expenses. Members include Ruth Chita, Miss Child, Avitlam T. Wead, Mrs. Stephen G. Hoyt, and others. professor George Gregory of the University of Texas was mentioned as a donor.

New Canaan Mae Commun‘dty Orchestra Association Mies Myra Valentine Erenips Ilss Ruth Chita Au Presidlent Sitha Nies Waurys Pyere Miss Child Ena Yuengling Avitlam T. Wead Stephen GB Hoyt Canton jCratchsle Nnc Ay der Flan Shutes Lemons Shawn Andrew J. Gregory Min Sport Avenue Twig George Gregory Englsh University, of Texas jAuatla Texas University Fund Loo Star Ferrera Mala Samual T. Worris Pos . A Charles Surcov Tsrat Wood Washington

Community notices and social events in Devon and Seaches area

A jumble of local notices describes society meetings at Andrews' Guild and Wald’s gathering, a charity dance planned at a Pow family venue, and plans for a Worthy cause fundraiser. It mentions the Putney turnpike visit, a new pet wedding at Hen of Are, G Dixon, and Crown of Nangaruck Gardens ready for possession. A Walnut Beach Night Dance at Mrs Davis’s home features a Southern Beach Shoreday attendance and a humorous luncheon recounted by Mrs Davis.

Pial Alin Societ Fur Union Ehuren Io. Andrews' Guild Eea Fevennig Paquet Timily Putney Dheir James Slevet Silve He aMigrita Beach Chapel Are Dixon Literel Avenue Wedneally Liesone William Crown of Nangaruck Gardens Mra Jenni Kahle Pring Street Walnut Beach

Fire Rages Through Danbury Destroys Two Stores

A blaze on Keeler Street in Danbury heavily damaged two stores and affected a third building. Officials estimate total damage at 420,000 and note one building may have been wrecked by an overheated stove. Fire spread to adjacent structures as crews battled the flames this morning, with casualties and other losses still being assessed.

Keeler Street Aix

Norwalk Couple to Deserve Goth Wedding Day

Special to the Metegram reports Mr and Mrs Seth Avery of Norwalk celebrate their sixty first wedding anniversary with family and friends. The long marriage began years ago in The Gathers. Their son and daughters, plus grandchildren, plan a family gathering at the parental home tomorrow.

Norwalk RWAUK Suv Seth A Avery Y Avenue Seradstelet Lomnorrew Oyfrrmyadty Maphy Shumford Wes Beer S. Avery Ave Josepho Chorharnt Age Fies Simpson Lorie Tivekes Putrental

Herbert K Smith to Address Civic Club of Redding

Herbert K Smith plans to speak before the Civic Club of Redding in an evening event. The Women’s Civil club has arranged a talk by Torbay Josox Smith on the World’s Fair, while other locals attend gatherings and social functions through the week.

Herbert K. Smith Civic Club OF Redding Nsedding Christ Enuren Civils Club Torbay Josox Smith Une Diey Shahae Bator Mita Norwalk Louie Cam- Iidge AL Greetus UY Une Wihletle Association of the Sautacd Jameson Daeinke Wis Gape Laskouanh Lusek Baseball Cage Lych Paine Anm Rayford Daniel S. Sassfard

Monroe News Highlights At Southford And Local Events

Fragmented local notes recount visits by Myf vid Mes and Miss Veulah Uris, with references to Stes wits pars weil a Wu under he eat at Pas Wittes. Mentions of Miss Roviere Mati wortine te of Phe Viawe seloud and a public gathering near Monroe, including Shiner Tne Monroe and Starline COVERTUIY.

Myf Uhiciies Artiss South Ford Veulah Uris Stes Wits Weil Pas Wittes Groel Roviere Orsiniah Bhulth Bale Stevens Starline Monroe Tray Wayne Rene

Minstrel Show Plans Revealed Amid Turbulent Times

Fragmentary notes describe a minstrel program with scattered details about rehearsals and performances. Names and places are obscured, but references to Wing WAU Red and local figures hint at a regional event. The readable words suggest a rehearsed act facing uncertainty and public interest in a forthcoming show.

Watrulss JetSpeed

Nine Children Rise From Mrs Rungee’s Household Fame

Mrs Pauline Rungee raised a large brood of nine who achieved prominence in professions and music. Her sons and daughters pursued Yale, law, engineering, and the arts, with several becoming noted musicians, professors, and business figures. The family, based in Wheeling West Virginia, includes connections to Yale and local civic roles.

Pauline Rungee

Six Men Caught In Milford Raid And A Woman Fined

A Milford raid resulted in six men and a woman being arrested. Catherine Aly of West arene led to charges for operating without a license. Judge J D Brows fined the woman and suspended part of her sentence after costs. The six men named include Gordon Me une Steven Lyons Phones Gre lant Christopher Melangalin Benjamin Guest and Siyder Stee. Benjamin Giese posted a bond of 16 dollars. the woman paid 4 dollars for disorderly conduct. Morita of Orange was fined 200 dollars and sentenced to months in jail for transportation of illegal goods. Formaldehyde involvement noted in the case.

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Man Sentenced to Six Months for Drunk Driving

Sev Vanblay of The Telegrand was sentenced to six months in jail for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. The case, noted as the first offense, was appealed but upheld under the applicable law.

Farmers Call Bridgeport to Abolish License Fee

A letter from Westport farmers argues Bridgeport should drop the $50 license fee for selling produce. They complain about taxation compared with other towns and urge action to improve market access, immigration laws, and fair pricing. They claim Bridgeport taxes raise costs while markets in New York and nearby cities offer better returns.

Bridgeport Prades Tran Herbert Jaren Westport Gonneellout Europe Hartsford New Haven Uralge Park New York Auleidal Bridie Conminion Council Demaniea Beldgepart Stiela

Father Son Banquet I in Westport Tomorrow

A local Father Son Banquet is slated for Wednesday night in Westport. The event will feature speaker Jim Nolan and several community leaders, with plans to honor fathers and sons and encourage family bonding. Reservations are expected from many families and club members.

Westport

Brookfield Names New Deputy Sheriff Alpheus A. Loker

In Brookfield, Alpheus A. Loker is appointed deputy sheriff, announced by Synwon Porse. Loker previously ran a store in the town and has long resided in Brookfield. the appointment follows approval by the Brookfield Republican committee.

Brookfield Wanbury Alpheus A. Loker Synwon Porse Abe Baker Pepin BrodkWekl Brapkield Repub Gonirit Mincin'y-New Wiltayd Nuimbay Yeurs

Danbury K of C Celebrates 35th Year Anniversary

Danbury K of C marks 35 years with a November 12 event inviting members from Danbury New Milford Newtown and Ridgefield councils. The paving council began November 14 1888 with twenty members now over 200. A new home in Hethel is noted and speaker Grand Worthy Knight J Mulgan of Whompsen ville is slated to speak.

Vatin Danbury New Milford Newtown and Ridge Eld Westere J. Mulgan

Easton Noy and Grange Friday Eve Event at Loy Bre

Easton Noy opens the Loy Bre Grange program on Wednesday evening November 14 at 7:00. The entertainment committee presents speakers and scholars, with supper and a variety of performances including a comedy form, music, and art displays by local families and volunteers.

Theae Speons Grange Uringe Loy Bre Ana Rinnan Mary, Parney Tees Gina Sreneex Robert Kletduat Karlen Lat Aivera Ciletoo Leery Dale Via Jishraw Arthiay Whevller Mey Chmidl Robert Marah Charasve Prasninis Jerren Manks Stes Jund Mrone Canith Tattaty Suidlay Wirseweod, and Enarteniie Paisideania Dekeraen Georg Euvdta Pras Pines Mss

Potter to Address Milford Chamber

The Milford Chamber of Commerce will hold its regular November meeting at Odd Fellows' Hall on Tuesday evening November 13 at six o'clock. J F Porter, supervisor at the Hiblpepert and Milford civilian of the Connecticut Campaty, a Laurel Mead resident, will address the members on Better Transportation.

Milford Miler Chamber of Commerce Paganla Odd Fellows Hij J. F. Porter Hiblpepert Connecticut Campaty Laurel Mead

Westport youths bound over on $10,000 bonds

Westport youths Michael Prackup and Theodores Sabinski were bound over to the December term of Criminal Superior Court at Bridgeport on statutory assault charges. They waived examination after being arrested November 2 and confessing to the planned attack on a Truth Malin, 14, daughter of Mrs Willem Mann. They wore Halloween masks during the assault and were remanded to Belugeport jail in lieu of bonds. A third youth was named in the plan but did not participate. outcome as witness remains to be seen.

TPORT Enuer Maaening Michael Prackup Theodoré Sabiski Crminal Superior Cour Bridgeport Truth Malin Willem Mann Wrogsshighway Road Bieh School Belugeport Prackup Alexander Delanty Sint Frank Virelli Toe F. Carroll Hit

Death Claims Old Newtown Citizen in 87th Year

Edwin Booth of Newtown died at his home in Sandy Mook aged 87 after a prolonged illness. He is survived by a son Gains Booth of Oxford and two daughters, with services planned at Mrs. Kivu Peek’s residence. Burial will follow at Berkshire.

Adam Slerd Rullrysd Lynchgurg Lynchburg Florida Monobile Lang Lara Cherles White Stanford Old Newtown Newtown Edwin Newtows Boy Peek Sandy Mook Booth Zour Alstriet Hook Gains Oxford Kivu Peek Missy Vigie Stowe Methodist Church Barial Mizy West Street Muerich Sandy Flock Atchison Asdescordain Kearny

Thirty Danbury Men Get Liquor Refunds

A denser then sparse OCR fragment notes refunds issued to thirty Danbury men over liquor purchases. The garbled text mentions names and dates, with unclear connections to a prohibition context and individuals such as Meena Patel, but specifics are unreadable.

Danbury

Committee Expresses Thanks To Public

A local committee extends thanks to the public for support at a recent event. The note mentions funds raised may total over 1100 dollars and references related reports and incomplete committee work. Bridgeport, Newtown, and Northrop are cited with social notices of gatherings and upcoming meetings at private homes.

Foreigner Concerns Highlight Wilton Meeting on Hospitals

Representative Mary Weaver of New Milford urged fewer luxurious public buildings and more hospitals for tubercular children at a Wilton GOP gathering. She noted two sanatoria in Meriden and Niantic with long waiting lists, criticized the state for delaying a psych hospital in New Haven, and warned that immigration may swell inmate numbers at humane institutions.

Opinion Express Mary Weaver New Milford Republican Cluba Wilton New Uninaan Ridgetiolt Ronue Mra Muvay Ast Merideg Sand Niantic iMere Iam General ‘Assembly New Haysa Marnita Women Mantle Ahé Ane Selmad Persetir SOV Lersy

Milford lecture and community events in Plymouth Church area

Milford notices announce a Plymouth Congregational sermon by Charlotte Hawking Brown of Palmer Memorial Institute on Monday at eight, with a free offering for the Palmer Institute. A rummage sale at Theron Farm, and a Mary Taylor circle yeast fair, plus a community luncheon, doll sale, and officer elections in Chemient ronpay. Captain Ernest Cox will be reassigned duties at a Chemical company event.

Milford Speedgl Kayopha Girly Club Plymouth Congregational Plymouran Charlotte Hawking Brown Aliee Freeman Palmer Memorial Institute Sedat N.C. Wile Gna Brown Kristhim Amartya Tihraugh Kuyopha Club Palmer Memorial Young Women’s Aid Society Flrst Conarocational Theron Farm Ftver Twa Melock Alethex Circle Mary Taylor M. BK Preelove Baldwin Stow Chaplern AL BR Lancheon Theenmyvnal D Hon Mra Menry C. Peek Nes Catherine Morris Pon Platt Clifford Smile Earl Adams Cornelius Slowe Jennie Merwin Sean Buckingham Frank Quinby Clifford Clark Atrx Ehureh Erivay Devos Ernest Cox Chen Commary No. 4 Milford Five Cox Tingle House Gene Bersersan Alsin Chemical Rempeny Catai Cox

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