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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1924

Page

16

Norwalk Teacher Weds Lawyer in Autumn Nuptials

Miss Alicea Mary Kane daughter of Mrs Kane of 218 Main Street marries Solm J Farrell son of Mrs Farrell of Terny Street in a St Marys church ceremony. The couple, popular in Norwalk and Stamford circles, were joined by a large reception at the Royal James hotel with relatives from Bridgeport Danbury White Plains and New York.

Norwalk St Marys Church Alicea Mary Kane Mary V Kane Main Street Solm J Yarrell Thomson J. Farrell Terny Street Thomas P Finn John B. Kane Danbury Grace C Costello Frances Ward Cleary Stamford Leona Patricia Ward Gore Daniel J Farrel Vincent M Costelo G Birdsall Stevens New Canaan Bridgeport Bethel White Plains New York City Roseilg Denbury Roosevelt School New York Warre Broadway Norwalk High School College of Law Fordam University New York State Connecticut Farrell Catholic Union Council No 4 Knights of Columbus Trivision Ancient Order of Hibernians Catholic Club Fenwick Asgsemuly Marquette Club of New York Lawyers' County Association

One Thin Woman Gains Ten Pounds in 22 Days

A vintage advertisement touts Vesley Cod Liver Oil Tablets claiming rapid weight gain for a “thin woman” in 22 days. It markets sugar coated, candy like tablets as a tasteless supplement and cites Windle and Leverty Drug Stores for purchase with box details and claimed formula.

Windle and Leverty Drug Stores

Fairfield Recreation Plan Urged To Cost 4420

Fairfield residents face a $4420 subscription to back a recreation and playground program advocated by the Recreation and Playground Association of America. About 60 noon luncheon attendees heard H N Stonefield outline aims, costs, and the need for community survey and organizer, with action deferred to a later club meeting.

Fairfield Recreation and Playground Association of America H N Stonefield Tairfield Black Bog Thera Club Committee Mr Stone Playground and Recreation Association Joseph Lee Chicago John H Finley New York

Shelton Area News Highlights and Local Notices

Mrs John Russ served as alternate for Mrs Olin C Shelton at the Hartford Republican senatorial convention. A community service will be held Thursday at 9 a.m. at St Pauls Episcopal church conducted by Rev George Hilton with address by Rev Walter B Denny. Various residents hosted guests and attended dinners and visits across Shelton and neighboring towns. Miss Elizabeth Aragl of White Hills died at Griffen hospital Derby from heart trouble. funeral Monday at St Joseph church Shelton with interment at Peters cemetery. Fat Mill River Grange planned Sisters Might and a whist and pinochle night. Brothers Night and Christmas events set for December 19.

Wisner Wilson Ripton Street Benjamin T Blue Howard Blue Jane Nettleton Shelton Bernice Mattacks New Haven Suppe William Lodge Derby Daniel B Shelton White Hills Harold Peterson Ansonia John Peterson Shelton Avenue George Hilton Plainville New Britain Earl McOnney Mol Street Frederik Nichols Nicheldale Yarm Victor Nelson Arthur Frank Bridgepot Wilson Harry Brownson Gertrude Stearns Arthurracy Bridgeport Annie Brooks John Wilson Armitl Street Myrtle Beach Johanna Panton Fiend Richmond Hil Harold French Elizabeth Aragl Griffen Hospital Joseph Ripton Sheets Mia Kithur Penny Tamtha le I Stephen Mak Long It George Penny Tipton Street George Riker Januaica Jn Fatmill River Grange George Arundell Pierson Charles Goldspink Arthur Nicholas Hover Lant Street

Norwalk Building Permits Reach New High Total

Norwalk saw a record year in building permits with 18117 more than last year and 99 issued in October for 231408 in estimated costs. Houses and garages accounted for 49 and 42 permits respectively, with the year to date totaling 1833 permits valued at 2375088.

Norwalk George S Hubbell

Long Hill social notes and community gatherings

Mrs Nichola hosted by Stratfield Road guest at daughter’s home. The Stitch-in Time Ladies Embroidery Club met at Mrs Ray Lucas with all but one member present. Theresa Canbons, Tazoli Weaver, Margaret Byrnes and Betty Trede named best ladies. next meeting Tuesday. Hawley hosts Ladies Aid party at MCD church with chicken supper December 5. Various local residents and visitors listed.

Long Hill Nichola Stratfield Road Leo Gabler Landon Ray Lucas el Weaver Tielen Bouvier Theresa Canbons Tazoli Weaver Margaret Byrnes Betty Trede Hieanor Jairell Banford Beach Mrawelli Briggs Linn B Abbot Tulse Wandall Sharky Randall Theodore Anton Dauster Dborothy Wbor Tiench Dawaid Loa George Griffin Ha'eh Mirs

Greenfield Lodge Holds Breadmakers Contest And Talks

Greenfield Grange hosts a breadmaking contest with awards for white oatmeal and two breads. Members recite a patriotic hymn at roll call and discuss topics on water versus fire, farming ads, human progress, and community work for mothers.

Bethel Church marks fourth anniversary with service

Bethel community observes the church’s Fourth anniversary in the auditorium with a worship service speeches by Louis Goodsell and Howard H Woodman recounting the church history since its 1760 founding a social hour and refreshments followed. The Bethel Notes note local residents and Red Cross canvass results while reporting the death of Sarah M Fry and a marriage announcement for Thomas Quinn and Matra Hoar.

Bethel George Hibbard Fred Hibbard Canter Suffield Preparatory School John ‘Murray Marion Murph William Catroll Winthrop Mass John A Caroll Greenhold Avenue Red Cross Bethe Sarah M. Fry Andrew J Fry Ddgar Davis Nickok Avenue Mra. Fry St .Thomas Episcopal Ghuren Edgar Davis Belle Mitchell Norwich Leslie Davis Waterbury Tnonel Mitchell Thomas Quinn Brooklyn St Teresas Church Mia Quinn Matra Hoar Thomas Toar Bethol

Thanksgiving Sermon and Union Service in Trumbull

Rev W oF White of the Trumbull Congregational church will preach a Thanksgiving sermon on Wednesday evening at the Long Itl Methodist church inviting members of its parish to a union service. Twenty one Trumbull people traveled to Shelton for a Sunday night show by the American Legion at the high school auditorium.

Trumbull W of White Ada Wallock Bridgeport Albert Christie Roy Wiliam White Dmmona i Waite Laure William Bush Saybrook

Local High School Converts Chimney for Better Draft

A just finished chimney at the local high school will be converted this week to improve draft. The previous chimney, with three blues from the furnace and from glass cooling, caused poor ventilation. Officials decided a new chimney is needed to keep the school sufficiently warm and clean.

Danbury Delegates At Two State Conventions

Danbury sent eleven delegates to the Democratic state convention in New Haven. They favored Hamilton Holt for nomination and reported the opening session attendance the next morning. Republican delegates left Danbury to attend the convention opening in New Haven.

Danbury New Haven Hamilton Holt Anthony Surd Riana Charles Kerr George A Jane Albert Hark Ness Judie M J Cunningham Susan Druma Katherine McDonough W G Olmstead Grace Nowlan Adam Pagan Richard Meaney Jeft Danbury J Moss Norman C Beere A Hoadshon A. Shelton Davenport William Mbalon

House Destroyed by Fire in Norwalk

A two family house at 34 Cove Avenue in Norwalk occupied by Homer Lawrence and John J Levis was destroyed by fire at noon. Loss estimated at 15000 dollars. Fire started on the back porch of the flat and spread rapidly with a strong west wind. Neighbors tried to help but failed. Fireman Alphonse Canevari received a broad gash on his foot from shattered glass.

Norwalk Cove Avenue Homer Lawrence John J Levis Alphonse Canevari

Westport Women Organizing Lace Making Class

Westport to form lace making class after strong interest at Women Town Improvement Association meeting. Miss Clara Wakeman to chair. instructor Miss Imma Smith of Netwalk to teach. First session planned for Friday afternoon December 5 at the Bedford House, which closes Thursday.

Westport Monstraton Gisen A TD Johnson Clara Wakeman Dedford House Imma Smith Netwalk Bedford House Arthur M Lerqua Denmark Westport Owls Agassiz Club Hollson Yellows Louis Rosareau Louie Stoddard Ahee Guernsey Raffia HemMatlco Abratian O'Con American Legion Auxiliary Fable Pimachle John Keene Mary Crawford Alling Town Hospital Carris Crossman Mia Joli Ginger William Kirk Joan Gregoy Mia Willam Quinn Martellaggerman Edwin Starbuck Misa Kimma James A Bnuth Mra Joseph Sniffen Pinschie Charles Elon Mig John Yerris Harry Q Connell Arthur Jannings Miana

Shelton Kiwanis Host Promises Treat for High School Team

Shelton Kiwanis entertained the football squad of Shelton High School with Superintendent Harry L Fowler Principal Frank W Mayo Coach Karl Tarbell and others. A Derby game train talk featured Clarence Wanamaker Yale hockey coach and ex Dartmouth star. The club encouraged attendance at the upcoming game and a theater treat for the players was promised.

Shelton Shelton Kiwanis Club Tofay Shelton High School Harry L Fowler Frank W Mayo Karl K Tarbell Guach A Dos of Storrs Nile Marquist D N Clark Snow Shelton Theatre Stephen T Palmer Powler Mayo Tarbell Doe Lhen Montague Clark Clarence & Wanamaker Yale Dartmouth New York Giants Wanamaker Willis Gartain Dorrance Perry Kiwanis Club Bagh School Laurel Heights H J Lynch Legion

Thanksgiving pageant and masquerade dance planned

The Devon Union Church Christian Endeavor Society schedules a Thanksgiving pageant Tuesday and Wednesday evenings this week. The Nan niuak Gardens Improvement Association will host a masquerade dance Thanksgiving Eve in the city house on Norway Street.

DLVON Telos Gran Christian Endeavor Society Devon Union Church Nanniuak Gardens Improvement Association Cliy-House Norway Street William Kelley William Kelley Jr Treardon EH J Wheeler Lerwyn Street Wlashlighta Gladys Kendry Naugatuck Avenue George Mackey Berwyn Street Devon Raymond Manley Winsted

Special Election Cost in Norwalk Set at 2000

Mayor Thomas Robins will call a special meeting of the Board of Beti mote and Taxation to provide a fund of 32000 to pay the cost of a United States Senator special election held December 18. Figures indicate the Norwalk cost based on the November 4 election, with expected action to provide quarters for the first voting districts on December 10. A store plied November 4 is objected to for lack of heat.

Norwalk Thomas Robins Board of Betimote and Taxation

Fort Trumbull Fire House Contract Awarded to Devon Firm

At a Milford special fire board meeting Libby and Howarth of Devon won the Fort Trumbull Beach fire station contract as the lowest bid among six. An appropriation of 7000 was approved and ground preparations began with CV Sewell as architect and William M. Hara as fire board chair. The new station will be modern with sleeping quarters and capacity for a city service truck costing about 100000.

Milford Navy Board of Fire Commissioners Tron Fort Trumbull Beach Libby and Howarth Devon CV Sewell William M . Hara Focal Henry CG Peck Giril Wo ¥ Putney Socal Memorial Chater House

Lordship Social Notes and Visits Highlight Hartford Weekend

Lordship residents plan Chanisglying with daughter Bins Wickham in Hart ford. The Lordship Boy Scouts held a regular meeting at the Country Club Tuesday evening. Local clubbers hosted guests from Bridgeport and New York for weekend gatherings. A Sunday School Council meet is set at Mrs Malcolm Ottawy’s home. Thanksgiving plans span visits to Allingtown and New York with family. A Maennercher social occurred at Firemen’s Hall, and Ruth a tenth birthday party featured a decor table and children’s games.

Harry van York Bins Wickham Hartford Couts Country Club Gasorge Gledhill Fourth Avenue Cilrtford Stratton Mistratton Lillian S Gledbill Sunday School Council Malcolm Ottawy Corrine Ruther Croton Walls Harry Rusicker Washington Sixth Street Bridgeport Rusikka Misa Veina Eloiuhan Maennercher Firemens Hall Pronovet Samuel G Walua Allingtown Fenn Edward Buecher Driva Simday Marjarle Richard Near Yaleley Road Fairhaven Ida New York James Fravie Cleveland May du

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