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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1927

Page

5

Milford Permanent Posts Open In Milford Fire Dept

Milford finds a wide permanent man to the Milford Fire Department. Applications are due by December 6 to the Board of Fire Commissioners. Numerous social and civic items fill the week from hydrant installations to annual dances and Rotary meetings. The column also notes health updates and a missing person report for Gladys Crowthers.

Milford Fire Department Milford iBy Board of Fire William F. O'Hara É. Blanche Artic Engine Company Iemen Milfere Cave West Shore Fire Department Colonial Inn West Haven Storm En-gine Company of Derby Govid’s Derby Ailford Echo Hose Company Shelton Crosepany Madecci Milford Post Legion Earl Vols Sto William H. Woodruff Milre George A. Stevens Hava Piry Leet Wrguing Leigh J. Pulver Mmgu Russell Norris Cook

Stratford Airport Company Settles Beachfront Claim

Stratford reports Nearing family withdraws claims to a Beach front parcel as Stratford Airport Corp agrees to pay a set sum, avoiding litigation over town property. dredging plans shift to a smaller sand-sucker as Newark-bought fines fund operations and Lordship port proposals garner support from Stratford Town Criers and local manufacturers.

Stratford Nearing Airport Corporation Re Nearing Ted New Haven Bit Corporation Newark N. J Yes Tewdiry Stratford Town Criers Swatford Thele

Huntington Grange Serves Turkey Supper and Grange Actions

Huntington reports a turkey supper with all the fixings served at 7 pm for about 110 members and families. A class of seven received first and second degrees as part of the Grange meeting. Edcot L. Tucker inspected the Farmill River Juvenile Grange and spoke on youth training. Mrs Rupoke spoke on radicalism at a Parent-Teacher meeting in Shelton. Captain Harold Thomson toured a Flint plant and its proving ground, marveling at machinery replacing manual power.

Huntington Patmill River Edcot L. Tucker Farmill River Fairfield County Pomona Grange Newtown Connecticut State Grange Bond Hartford Shelton Adcarmen Edwin 8 Vargostie Alma Lovise Cawthra Vargoshe Alice Lowse Cawhtra Muncy May Cawthre R. Day Easton Arthur Stavlea Harold ‘Thompson White Hills Jag Proving Ground

Tanlac relief for gas pains and digestive trouble

A vintage ad promotes Tanlac a herbal remedy for gas stomach pains dizziness and digestive woes. It claims relief from indigestion constipation and liver sluggishness with a natural formula and a money back guarantee. The ad asserts millions of bottles sold and urges readers to buy through their druggist today.

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Grade 6 Student Roster From Franks and Lordship Schools

School records list Grade 6 pupils including Richard Kleiuknech Pauline Pyu and Mayla Mudgett at Franks School and Jown Ketcham William Ottaway with grades 5 and 4 at Lordship School. Names appear with multiple grade levels.

Franks Nelywon Mons Margaret Harfiing Leon Hellaini Pauline Pyu Garde Lordship Jown Ketcham William Ottaway Edward Scanlon Mayla Mudgett Fred Sharon Richard Donaldson

Trumbull Social Roundup Notes Guests and Fire Report

In Trumbull on November 20 Mr and Mrs George Statley hosted guests from White Plains and nearby towns while others visited friends in Stratford Greenwich and Norwalk. The Volunteer Firemen responded to a chimney fire at Martins Place with no serious damage. The Young People societies swapped hosts at a Congregational church gathering and several residents planned winter stays and performances for Milford cottage guests.

Trumbull George Statley White Plaitns Road New York Herbert Walker Long Air George B Fred Carlson Long Hill Ray Fiscker Grandmere Maurice Arnould Cottage Place Fred Brink Nance Brink Stratford Gladys Haguls Greenwich Conn Edward Broch Frederick Weiler Nichols Guild Maurice Arnona Hansen Norwalk Axel Bogend Mary McKeon Nighie Howard Lambert Young People's Society of the Congregational Church Monroe Young People's Society Martin Platco Daniels Farm Margaret Tomek Silver Sands Milford A. H. Chrintie DNY Andrew Tomek

Westport plans to cut expenses in town counsel selection

Westport weighs replacing Bridgeport attorneys with a local corporation counsel at about 1000 dollars a year. Town paid 2000 last year. voters at annual meeting supported 1000 for coming year. Proponents argue local counsel saves time, knows conditions, and should attend meetings. Opponents worry about higher costs and lost independence. In other notes, Rotary dinner, bowling league, and ex servicemen claims drive, plus assessors to finish audit and various community notices.

Plains Beeb Faor Windgeport Westport Finance Board One Town Plan Commission Westport Rotary Andrew J. Marchint Westport Methodie Episcopal Church Comets George Hale Joseph Casco James Godffrey Cannonball Thrree Joseph Bsniffen Jack Eisenberg Loren Sulffer Blue ‘Devils Stanley Jabies- Kies Richard Holzhausen Max Re Shooting Clarence W. Keith Charles Lyman William Vornkahl Edmund Forger Arthur Gagg Charles Lunnge Peter Gatzweiler John N. No John Lawrersoe Ramblers Bernard Koeppen Frank Kig Samuel Lebedin Red Devile George St. John Arthur Miller Tenner Allen Lester Salppey Edward McMullen James DeMaria Yankees Lewis J. Merritt Edward Witte William E. Stone Cannonball Blue Devils Shooting Stars Meteors Has Beens Red Devils Lucky Strikers Cannonball’ Three Matthias Post American Legion Edmund J. Gates Myrtle Avenue Gates Ruinity Church Leon Mant Im- J Avenue Lodge of the United Order of the Golden Cross Ariowell Riverside Aleue Girl Scouts Bedford House Scouts

Bethel News Briefs From Nev to Mass and Local Lodge Move

Nev 20 special dispatch reports Mrs Yauch returns to Brooklyn after visiting Bethel relatives. Kidnot Mannion visits Green with relatives from 3 Grassy Plain St. Waller Mastman and family back from Boston to 17 Grand St. Shann ey visits New York friends on Fleetwood Ave. Hoar visits town from Brooklyn. Mr. and Mrs. Williams back in Bridgeport. Eureka lodge F and A M moved to new Masonic temple. first meeting to be held there with Walter Davies present. formal opening to be announced later.

Diatelct Walter S. Davies

Revolver Stolen From Fairfield Station

Fairfield railroad station was broken into, report made to Constable Arthur J. Benet Saturday night. Entrance gained by forcing a door. A .38 calibre revolver is missing.

Fairfield Arthur J. Benet

Wilton News Highlights Local committee roles and events

Wilton reports elects Bessie Fischer press chair of Fairfield County Republican Women. American Legion James B. Whipple post officials named with Commander Carlton Weed. Wilton residents plan wintering in Florida and library book week features new children's books. Parish house dedication at Waterbury church noted, with Rev Davenport memorial. Wall accident at Danbury turnpike causes damage. Republican Women clubs get organized in Litchfield county. several Wilton residents attend Hen Hur in Norwalk. Unveiling of Dr William Aller tablet at Ridgefield High honors educator. Parsonage improvements at Zion Hill Church Gannondale cost about 1990 and feature updated facilities. American Legion Auxiliary attends county meeting. social time and visits. Carol Hollister to summer in Wilton area with Anna Case.

F. Eugene Hubbard Iter River New Haven West Haven Meriden Stratford Milford Hubbard Brainard Washington Woodmont Lewis Clark Charles McPhyson Devon Colonial Sunshine Circle Arthur Snyder Waterbury Avenue Walnut Beach Church of Christ, Congregational Karl Zerfoss Yale U Zerflosa Charles F. Atkins Miilford Battery Battery E Battery B Bridgeport Norwalk Armoy Wilton Women's Foreign Missionary Society The Zion Hil Methodist Church Cannondale Arid Perry Thompson Bible Woman India Bessie Fischer Woody Crest George Batringer American Legion James B. Whipple Carlton Weed Harry Abbott Lloyd West H. S. van Haelewyn George Barringer Ernest Tito C. N. Gregory B. B. Pleasant Weston Westfield New Jersey Florida Gregory Fred Benedict Bellevue Christiaas Second Congregational Church of Waterbury Davenport John G. Davenport William Jones Drumbi Holden Divinity School New Brunswick Soule Hertford William. Jones Wilcox Whiton Wennikeng Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company B. Squire Danbury Turnpike B. Schenck Republican Womens Clubs Litchfield County Torrington Norwalk Helen Godfrey Marietta Hill Charles Schofield Lloyd Scribner Phyliss Josephine Hurlbutt Mary Abbott William Fischer William Aller Ridgefield High School Willon Allee W. §. Rittsford New York City Ridgefield Lewis Hurlbutt Josephine Hurlbut William Allee Jean Zion Hill Methodist Church Gannondale G. K. Clinton Josephine Hurlbull Charles Schoffelg Ladies Aid Society Georgetown John Richdald Exlith Richale

Will Leaves $100 For Courtesy At Store In Mass

In Great Barrington Massachusetts a late Mrs Lucy Seymour left in her will a gift of $100 for the pharmacist or clerk who extends courtesy to customers. Miss Katherine McCue, a drug store clerk, recalls the provision noting the profit of friendly service. The bequest underscores valued customer care at local shops.

Great Barrington Mass Associated Press Katherine McCue

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