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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1924

Page

21

Easton Farm Sold Quietly Amid Town Meeting Pinch

Nov 19 update from Easton Center reports Staples Mund trustees authorized by 1921 act to sell trust land south of Easton Farm. Purchasers named as Hank and Anna Pavitch. Income designated for Mrs. George Marsh home, with meeting plans and Grange events noted. Local names include Artin Steucek, Templeton, Nancy Main, Norma Main, Helen Marsh, Louise Ward, and William Howard.

Haston Staples Mund Ty W. Osborn Iverson Easton Center Ifonk Anna Pavitck George Marsh Walter Briggs Artin Steucek Haston Center Pittsburgh Cleveland Templeton Sport Hill Nancy Main Norma Main Ebert Marsh Stanley Bibtins George B. Gregory Wase Bridgeport Helen Marsh F Danbury’ Normal School Grange Ebston Grangery E *Nome Sor William Howard Her Center

Newtown Fire Warden Charges Drop After Fine

John Weage of Bridgeport pleaded guilty to hunting during a closed season near Tol Gate Hill in Newtown. He was fined 0 with costs totaling 28.79 by Justice P. McCarthy. charges of rooting without a license, breach of peace, and resisting an officer were dismissed due to his cooperative stance.

Newtown Olsengram’ Services John ‘Weage Widgeport G. Hard Jr Ecape John Weage P. Mnon Parker House P. McCarthy Rant E. Finch State Normal Training School Danbury Ening E. ‘Ward Ireland Ie Club Upt iBeefsteak Club North America Woodbury Curtis Hote Alison P. Smith Henry G. Ty Charles F. Cavanaugh McGrawzen

Cure for eczema in three weeks with Cuticura products

A Maine woman reports her daughter suffered severe eczema on arms and forearms, with itching burning and sleepless nights. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment for about three weeks, she could resume work, and after two boxes of ointment with soap the skin healed. signed Mrs. Ida L. Brown, Oakland Maine, December 6 1924. The ad promotes Cuticura for daily cleansing and occasional ointment touches.

Mra Maple St Oakland Maine Mati Addresa

Forty Minute Parking Adopted in New Canaan

New Canaan authorities enact a forty minute parking limit on Railroad avenues between Main Street and South Avenue from eight in the morning to six in the evening and no standing on the West Side of Main Street opposite East Avenue. Exemptions include time needed for discharging passengers or loading materials. Violators face reprimand on first offense and fines up to twenty five dollars for each subsequent violation.

New Canaan Hag Agtarwood Railroad Avenue Main Street Phajl

Bethel Fathers Dine with Sons in Masonic Hall

Bethel news reports the annual father and son event at the Masonic lodge hall on Center Street under Eureka lodge. Highlights include speakers from Greenwood Chapter and local community figures, plus related notes on a benefit picture show, Ladies Aid Christmas sale, and local property assessments.

Wei Clifford ‘Streaman Watertown Streaman John Carroll Greenwood Avenue Walter Three Rivers Quebec Augist Lemke Hast Street Bethel

Miss Menton Weds Francis Henamara in Ansonia Church

Miss Sadie Eloise Menton wed John Henry McNamara at the Church of the Assumption in Ansonia. Rev Joseph Synnett led the ceremony and Nuptial Mass with organist Rena McCormick and soprano Alice Sheehan. Attendants included Grace Cecelia Lynch and best man William E McNamara. The couple, after a reception at the bride’s home, will reside at 60 Elm Street after a honeymoon to Point Comfort Virginia.

Ansonia Church of the Assumption Sadie Eloise Menton Julia A. Menton Fim Street John Henry’ McNamara Francis McNamara Grove Street Joseph Synnett Father Synnett Rena V. McCormick Misa Grace Cecelia Lynch William E. McNamara Grom Peelea

Hard Travelling In Wilton Forces Scouts 10 Disband

Wilton November 19. The older girls group of the Wilton Girl Scouts disbands for the winter months due to long travel to central meetings and harsh traveling conditions. Meetings resume in the spring. The final meeting is Monday at the Congregational church with Rev. Frederick R. Bunker lecturing on The Glacier National Park followed by a focal hour and refreshments.

Wilton Congregational Church Frederick R., Bunker Natonal Park Bory

Anxiety Ends As Boatmen Return After Big Storm

Westport reports relief as two boatmen, Lydia Allen and Adam Sibiskie, return from a Huntington voyage after a deadly storm. They reached Huntington safely, with families relieved by the absence of mishap. Nearby, the Fairfield County Farm Bureau plans a land clearing and ditching demonstration by Agricultural Engineer FW Kajpe, while school groups report epidemic checks and quarantine measures in effect at Bedford School.

Westport Huntington Fairfield Weston Kajpe Connecticut Agriculural College Bridge Street Parent- Teachers’ Association of Alec’ V Jaspes Wiliam R Munson Tex Es. Knowlton Bedford’ ‘School Great Marsh Development Company W. R. Keeler Helland Sally Marhall Violet Ise Lilian Doke Lian O'Dell Caroline Lehn Dorothy ‘Lyon Mary Alice Shroyer Frances: McDonall Will Kitty Gordon Kitty Gordon,’ Esther Johnson, Dorothy Dovaher Alvida Smith Mary Chichisell Dorothy Wakeman Elizabeth, Lockwood Anna Korgnick Leonard H. Gault Edward B. ‘Bradley Evergreen Heights Hmil Ethel K. Dennett Misa Marie Miller New Haven William, Carrol Waterbury Albert Plimpton Stratford Anton B. Walati Maplewood Avenue Arthur Myer Spicer Road Greeny Farms

Monroe Fire Company to stage western Nevada play at Town Hall

Monroe residents report visiting kin in Bridgeport and Greenwich while the Monroe Fire Company and local ladies prepare a Western style play titled Nevada at the Town Hall on Wednesday evening November 20 with dancing to follow.

Monroe Bradford Hawley Bridgeport Nevada

Milford Trust to sell park site to bank for town plan

Milford Board of Directors voted to accept Milford Trust Company offer to purchase the Main and Cherry streets lot chosen for the Robert Treat Memorial park. The bank will hold the property until the town can buy it, releasing chamber funds for other uses. The Plymouth Church may acquire the tract if the town declines park expansion. Plans for a large New York firm’s Milford factory and a chamber office were discussed, with Hoyt authorized to represent the chamber. An open winter meeting is set for December 9 with speakers to be announced.

Milford Milford Chambber’ of Commerce Milford Trust Company Orner of Weet “Main Robert “‘Frest Newark Ithe Board of Finance Plymouth ’Hoeclesiastical Society Wigby Doga Plymouth’ Church New York Arhica Destroud Whitlam Z. Hoyt Chamber Hoyt Chamber of Commerce Hottsatonic River Maze New-York Joe L Otter National Council of the Sons and Daughters of Liberty

Whist social success and community notes at Huntington

The Chi Rho club held a successful whist event with twenty players and prizes for nearly all. Prize winners included Mrs Barry Brownson for first, Miss Pannie Cook for a gem of honey, Rev M Hilton and James Loyerin for cabbages, Albert Gook for a towel, Felix Wesolowski for an ash tray, Herbert Ferrin for turnips, and Miss Mabel Palmer for a consolation plate. Also mentions residents visiting, a fire near destruction aided by neighbors, cider mill delays, and a Health Board talk on child hygiene at Hotel Hiron with moving pictures.

Huntington The Chi Rho Lub Episcopal Curch Barry Brownson Pannie Cook Rev. M. Hilton James Loyerin Albert Gook Felix Wesolowski Herbert Ferrin Misa Mabel Palmer Mrs Youngs New Haven Daniel B. Bhelton Gilbert Brooks Anna Brooks Huntington Fire Co Alice .Graves Knapp Bridgeport John Wesolewski Henry O L. Tate George ‘Penny Ripton Street Warren Hubbett White Hill Ohio Deway Hubtell Jamaica Charles Penny Emma McManus William Penny Brooklyn C. Edward Perley Ireland State Board of Health Hiron Waterbury Congress of Mothers

Norwalk Man Sues For 300 In Civil Action

Norwalk November 19 John Kovacs filed a civil action against Steve Kéckes seeking 300 to recover on a bill. The case will be tried at the first December session of the Gly Court.

Norwalk Tele‘gram Service John Kovacs Steve Kéckes Gly Court

New Canaan Book Talk Open Meeting Monday Afternoon

A delightful afternoon is promised at the New Canaan Library when Mrs. Joseph Noyes of Stamford will discuss new books and good Christmas gifts. Tea will follow. Rush Taggart adds 40 volumes on world history. Also notes on local society, church talks, and Grange officers.

Canaan Joseph Noyes Stamford Noyes Garden Club Rush Taggart Louise Barmett South Avenue Pennsylvania W. F. K. Hall W. G. Wood Women's League of the Congregational Church Heyward Davia Mt. Kisco Lake, Waccabue Bilverming Road Agen New Canaan Anna Ruth Howard Hoyt Ceres Potngetta Club Davenport Ha‘tal First George. T. Smith WC Wood

Fairfield Pupils Use First Period for Club Affairs

Fairfield men and women at Roger Ludlowe High School engage in a wide range of clubs during the first period from 8:60 to 9:30. Arts and Crafts, Latin, Spanish, Freshman Forum, French, Social Service, Current Events, Dramatic, Science Club, and Slide Rule Club foster learning, teamwork, and town service.

Pairfield Gram’ Sérvice Roger Ludlowe Mualc Serylea Cratte Belence

Community Club Derby Opens Basketball Season November 28

Derby Nov 19. The Community Club basketball season opens Friday November 28 at Gould Armory with the Reesla Girls from New Haven. Under coach Bin Dick the team has trained hard with a strict diet and daily program to boost speed and strength, aiming for top state rankings. After the game, dancing will follow. Other local notes mention Dr John G Benson speaking at the Community Forum service, and updates on residents traveling or returning from trips and other local changes.

Gould Armory Reesla New Haven Derby Methodist Church John G. Benson Danby O. Nickerson Ohio Nickerson Clark H. ©. Cook Company Ansonia George Knorr Derby Boston C.R. Dubin Department -Atere Contoveooky N. IT John McCarthy Washington, D. C Hargington- Farr Elizabeth N. J Misa Catherine McGraw North Hempstead J. Smith

Egg Yield Rises in Week at Storrs Poultry Contest

In Storrs Connecticut during the second week of the vying contest the egg production jumped, totaling 3 219 eggs from fourteen hundred pullets. Leading pens across varieties include White Rocks from Rankin New York and White Wyandottes from Matteson Davisville Rhode Island. Meadowedge Farm Junction Mass and Mount Hope Farm Williams town Mass also ranked highly with 83 to 100 eggs.

Storrs, Conn Hanson Leghor Corvaills Ore Rushie Sunny Aide Farm Pleasant Valley N, Y Meadowedge Farm Etering Junction Masa William A. Ells Warwick Thomas HK. Matteson D Visville R. T Bo. Gastonbury Conn Mount Hope Farm Williamstown Mass Mil Ted White Rocks Ranken Lll N.Y Matthews Wilmington Del

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