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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1923

Page

18

Exclusive Inn Waiter Arrested for Selling liquor

Milford November 26 Randolph Poindexter, waiter at the Blue Boy Inn, Woodmont, was arrested Sunday evening by local police as part of a raid on an exclusive hostelry. He is charged with selling liquor without a license and was bound over on a $390 bond for appearance in Town Court on December 3. Other cases included Guy Garaventa charged with liquor without a permit, Henry Cooper of Twin Tavern, and three others whose dates were continued. A laundryman reported a burglary of his shop and a van was found stolen with $3 missing. Trooper markers and other proceedings were addressed, with several cases continued for a week.

Milford Randolph Poindexer Blue Boy Newdraven Avenue Woodmont Npt Guy Garaventa Tome J. D. G Brown, Jr Henry Cooper Judge Brown Edwin Williams Homis BcCarthy Catherine ‘Riese Garaventa Charley Long Buckingham Avenue Kora? Starr Far View Beach Joseph Sarpulis Orningsidey Road

Devon Residents Lose Library Room Request

Special to the Dévon notes a Board of Education refusal to permit library use of a vacant room. Citing space needs, the board rescinded tentative approval after construction showed four rooms needed for school purposes. Local efforts to reopen the library plan continued with community support.

Milford Board Devon North Board of Education C. O. Slathans Miiteriai Severki Dudge Omar W. Pai Tie Board

Norwalk Woman Granted Custody of Child by Court

Mrs Lowise Southworth of Norwalk has secured custody of her daughter Constance from a Massachusetts court and will reside in Riverest Massachusetts with her son Cates Armstrong until the case is ret ted. The decision requires the mother to remain within the court’s jurisdiction to prevent the father from reclaiming the child, with plans for an absolute divorce and permanent custody following further proceedings.

Norwalis Lowise Southworth Suse Boston Constance Wwe New Riverest Mass Cates Armstrong Lexpenta Norwalk Southwort Bern Stuart South Worth Massachusetts Court Southworth

Norwalk Man Seeks Goat-Proof Roofing

Norwalk Nov 2 Special to the Telegram Master Bob Me Teng a seven year old son of Mr and Mrs Robert Tent of Newtown archive is the proud possessor of a flock of billies which he tends over the place through the lap in the vue lite of his home The goats have caused trouble as their appetites grew they began eating rows ing Mr Tenasy a large real estate developer installed water proof and fireproof roofing on the top and side of the building but the goats ate away part of the roofing revealing a safety issue and prompting a request for goat proofing measures

Norwalk Bob- Me Teng Myamt Robert MM Newtown Myr Tenasy Big Ron Gonis Tendig & Fout-Pravk Vn AE Rloty Rygte

Stratford High school contract okayed for signature

Judge Comey reviews the Stratford Board of Education contract with Frank Irving Cooper Corp for the new Stratford High school at 250000. The Boston Hartford architect firm is to finalize signing, with the secretary authorized to sign if no revision is needed. The Hartford Courant notes Cooper’s long career and past projects.

Stratford William E. Comey Stratford Board of Education Frank Irving Cooper Corportion Boston Martford Stratford High School Cooper Board of Education Jimny Wooster Mont Comey Frank Ieving Cooper Corporation Weaver High School Hartford Hother Strattora School Chengy Main Street Brown, Thomson & Co Alleghany County Court House Pittsburgh America George Westinghouse

Fairfield Club Meeting Reports Women’s Issues and Local Events

Fairfield November 26 Special to the Telegram Mrs Leonidas Denla spoke on women’s issues to the Orient at a Southport Current event social. Hostesses included Mrs Conrad Buckingham Mrs Richard D Hatch Miss Annie Guilvert Mrs Walter Pastora Mrs William Middlebrook and Mrs Geerst Thieicke. Upcoming Southport Current events include a December 3 lecture by Eunice Av of Springfield in Wakeman Memorial hall and a December 4 Stratfield Parent-Teacher Association meeting on manual arts led by Miss Sterling. Also noted were a card party at First Selectman Frederick A Burr’s home, the Jim Greenfield Country Club annual days dance, a St Monica School fundraiser in Thomas Hall, and the George Alfred Seath American Legion post preparations for annual elections next month.

Wakeman Memorial Hall Eunice Av Springfield Stratfield Paroni- Teacher Association Miss Sterling Mra A. W. Rees RB. Naramore John W. Moore Harme of First Selectman Frederick AL Burr Jim Greenfield Country Club Monica Sthole George Alfred Seaith Post American Legion Shereman Hall Venir

Bridgeport Firm Sues Norwalk Iron Co

Norwalk Iron Works, Inc. faces an $800 claim from American Hardware Stores Inc. The case involves a dispute over a billed amount of $776.04. Proceedings were noted in Norwalk with a Special Telegram report from November 26.

Bridgeport Sues Norwalk Iron CO Norwalk Norwalk Iron Works, Inc Kgulnet Che aAmerican Hardware Stores Inc

Easton Festal Night Observes Holiday With Pranksgiving

Easton plans a festiv night on November 2 with a grand event at the Tal grange. A lecture program features Mrs Arthur Wheeler and Miss Regina Steuck among others. talent includes orchestra, recitations, debates, and papers on reading and examinations. Birthday surprise party honors Herbert Wright with gifts and games.

Stanley Bilbine Afary Tornes Mise Lud Plecka Carl Silliman Mave] Nichols Joseph Mill Regina Steucck Mary Jennngs Sonlat Irvin Folsrayds Masonls Hall Bridgeport Gurr Nichels Amarinh Mullette Troi Misa Bertha Banks Salio Mallets Trumbuilt Maliotte Sanford Cutteard Moe Orange Robert Krom Elmer Andrews Krom Kingston N.Y Willard Gillette Jamlix Everett Fillan Westport J. Arthur Sherwood Joisford Locay Herbert Wright Weight Herbert Iris Twuntington Harold Wright Longs Hil Moe H. Smith Kasles Nichols Robert Davis Millard Randall Misa Irma Nichols Leonard Tingley John Logan Springfields Mas Freda Stillman Bruno Bartastk Ivent Bartesikx Wiss Mary Rochie

Grange Hat Contest Promises Ridiculous Prize

Fairfield Telegram reports a Grange meeting on December to feature a debate on a promised topic and an emergency meal program. The centerpiece is a hat contest awarding a prize for the most ridiculous hat, with Mrs Torr and Mrs Banks among those speaking on the debate topic and refreshments overseen by Mrs Winehostay.

Grange Fairfield Graentied Grange Torr Fred Banks Clarnece Banks Abel Lyon Wight Cho

Harmony Grange Meeting Highlights Health and Song

The Monroe Harmony Grange held its last regular meeting last week with discussion of health problems and singing, followed by a dinner. A forthcoming social will be hosted at Arane Mes home under Thamony Grange auspices.

Monhor Harmony Grange Robert ‘Sinclair Helsted Govern Drothers Slaters Serreve Phyen Arane Mes Artur Coriss Thamony Grange

Danbury Man Arrested Four Times on Wife and Children Charge

Hal Beardsley of Danbury was arrested previously for abusing his wife and children. He posted $600 bonds twice and surrendered again, receiving a sentence today. This marks his fourth arrest on a similar charge, with family support allowing earlier releases.

Danbury Hal Beardsley Hig Beardstey Bridgaport Lot

Heeney’s Case Postponed in Westport Court

In Westport Court Judge Joseph Adams postponed Heene y s case after incidents linked to a motor lantern pac k and a road incident in New Rochelle. Heeney of Stratford charged with illegal lanterns and assault on John Enablin and Donal McDonald. Enablin injured, McDonald held for hospital care. Allocations included reduced bail and suspended sentence for John Trezecki for traffic offenses. Other cases for Jack Burte and Claude Gorlsor postponed to December 3 due to scheduling.

Westport Stratford Avenue Bridgeport Casey Nobel Josephe Adams Chursa New York New Rochelle Frank Vin Frank Heeney Stratford Joseph Adams Heeney John Enablin Bridgeporth Donal McDonald Waterbury Nor Mauer Jack Burte Parker Avenue Stanford Claude Gorlsor Teankdinavvenue N.Y. Werg Iteratron

Milford Society Women to Give Charity Dance

Milford society women plan a winter charity dance at Town Hall on Friday evening under the Friday Afternoon Bridge club, with 500 invitations issued and many out of town guests expected. Funds will aid Milford charities, including the Visiting Nurse Association and the Milford Hospital Building Fund, with notable patrons and local leaders listed among organizers and hostesses.

Milford Lund I A Smith George L Stan- Cecil Sheldon Boaseth Augusus Cuzno Vfazyy M. Merwin Misa Tomnlo Merwin Ton. Cheney J. Brown Roger Stoddsod James DP. Merrick Mee B. McCarthy Robert Mager M's OT Fisehes Cline J Ityde S Pu . Snyder Alfred Phoebus Cliffor Cirtatine Wane Dehn Z. Tiowes Alice Titsaslar J. T. Mathewson Ja F. P. Gasket Miet A. Patterson AT Gould Jaren Tl Burens

Parking Fine for Driving with Lights Off Reported

Paired news item from Pairepusssd details a Town Court action this morning. Clarence R. Ralfin of Nerwalls was fined $15 after admitting to parking an automobile without lights on Churchill road and was arrested by Special Deputy George Thayer.

Laiweh Lin Nerwalls Clarence R. Ralfin Ignis Churchill Road Ile Shove George Thayer

Father Pliny Cooney Receives Improvement After Illness

Greenwich November 26 Rev Pliny Cooney curate of St Marys church Greenwich is reported improving after a severe illness from pneumonia. Reports say his condition has shown slight improvement with careful progress noted by medical staff though full recovery remains in doubt.

Greenwich Pliny Cooney St. Mary's Church Dinker Hemtor Aly

Two Injured In Auto Accident On Ridgefield Road

Union Services and town churches plan a Thanksgiving service led by Rev Hugh Shields. The Ridgefield area report details a collision on Ridgefield Road injuring Mrs Henry Wiedner and her young son John. Mrs Wiedner suffers a severe nerve shock and a broken finger while the boy sustains minor injuries. The piece notes Ridgebury’s isolation, local church history, and upcoming sermons by Shields along with broader community notices.

Ringevield Henry Weidner John Deovouty Bumbay Wlednen Mra Wiednew Union Servicr Methodist Church Atlock Hugh Shields Conrressadlamat Church Iegelary Congregational Church Ridgefield Riso Ridgebury Wile Woods Hudson Valley Wwllé Woods Tudgebury Duybury City Hoenambeau Florence WW. Barr Danbury Misa Faustina Jr Mary H. Rockwell New York City

Mrs Schumm Dies At Trumbull Home At 84

Mrs Fredvieisa Sehamn, wife of Frederick Sehamn, died at her home in Trumbull. She was in her 84th year and had long been in frail health. Funeral arrangements were pending with local coroner and family.

Trumbull Fire Co Fredvieisa Sehamn Prederhul Sehamn Sehurmiy Angult Bavi Weatsho Piliexonace Uy Robern Trhorbirn and Son Robert Hive Gsiests Et Aitid Aus Tidwaeg Poreter Bridgeno

Lordship Sunday Services at Lordship School

In Lordship Nevada services are announced for Sunday at the Lordship Sunday school. Dr Mole UC will speak, with other speakers and offerings noted. Mrs Tuning and Mr Belia are mentioned among attendees as residents plan to attend in Tilp county.

Lordshim Lordshiy Mole UC Daust Che Scott Seth Veyivh Ottider Buanese Verbie Fine Company Willais Budge

Weather and Society Notes in Weston Area Brief

A fragmented notice from Weston reports weather updates for Friday evening and community events. It mentions LaGrange and a sermon gathering, with unclear references to applications and a local engineer. The readable items point to routine local happenings and civic scheduling amid garbled OCR.

Fairfield High School paper to publish December 73

Fairfield High school pupils will publish a school paper on December 73 with editor in chief Alice Winghaster and staff including Marion Churchill as literary editor, Frayda Bullard as business editor, Frances Hutherinson as alumna editor, Lorraine Marst as office, Lars Whittaker as news, and Chloe Buckingham as circulation.

Epaire the Telega Fairfield High School Ree Chef Alice Winghaster Marion Churchill Frayda Bullard Aliborivty Frances Hutherinson Auldette Dattornary Lorraine Marst Lars Whittaker Chole Buckingham Darenger Yunuly Adeiser Miss Hall

Norwalk Court Holds Session With Numerous Fines

In Norwalk City Court this forenoon Thea Wauer and others faced fines for theft of glass from a hat factory and related offenses Susie Johnson and Suspects like George Hyon were fined for intoxication breach of peace and resisting officers Several defendants including Mrs Hamilton Edward Hamilton John Pivgerald and John Cullen received various penalties as part of a full session with multiple charges and costs

Meholi Paleune Ay Yexingon Costa Eve Pang Ast Norwalk Falenne Susie Johnson Ervous Curtus George Hyon Mt d Olelk Lengyel Sumis Anne Hamilton Water Street Jta Hamilton Ant Edward Hamilton Ion Walston Breaak John Pivgerald Intoxtes Uon John Cullen Lewis Sagan Howard Bogardus

Bridgeport Truck Driver Fined for Reckless Driving

STAMPORT Nov 26 iSpecially the Telegrams Samuel Abbott of Bridgeport was fined 50 and costs in City Court after pleading guilty to reckless driving endangering school pupils near a Wilbi Nordor. He drove his motor tram fast and caused danger. DeAngelo of Port Choice was fined 190 and costs for attempting to create weapons during a collection dispute. two brothers allegedly restrained him and a revolver was found in his pocket.

Stamport Samuel Abbott Ueidgeport Abbott Wil Bi Nordor Paul DeAngelo Port Choice Staipfor Costa Flo Stamford Dominetuk Raphael Franc Deangelo

Father Sues Daughter for Damages in Local Court

In Superior Court, a Stamford man claims his daughter beat him during a visit to her home, alleging assault and injuries including an ankle damage. He seeks damages from Klara and Marek, with details indicating a domestic dispute and allegations of threats.

Eins Marek Stamford William Mikos Bridgenort Sunerior Mikasa Suymifarg

Utherites Ment Enhitted Roys Hewelags Living Pictures

Brookfield Florida residents discuss plan for Living Pictures at Roy's Hewelags as part of Curriss School event. The Sunday school library at St Pauls church will be replenished after a monthly meeting at Town Hall. Mrs Whitney and children travel to New York for winter. Mr Whitney ill with fever at Tambury Hospital for four weeks.

Roy Curtiss Kehool Eric Evaning St. Paul's Ynoralne New York Egbert Whitney New Milford Mary Montrom Tanbury Rospital Insula Miller Hgeua Mars Miter's Acre Prantl Fans Dalune Hive

Senator Platts Parents Golden Wedding Noted in Newtown

Special to the Veiегians reports Senator Philo Platt and wife Mary Platt celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at home with their son present. The couple are active in banking and local agriculture circles. Mr Platt formerly on the state board of agriculture and a trustee at Newtown Savings Bank. The piece notes wedding guests, local happenings, and a cold night with cars frozen on Main Street.

Sewtown Veiegians Thera E. Platt Russell Henry. Russell Southbury Plate Theis Son Philo Platt Platt White Stanre Ageulture Newtown Savings Bank Plath Mary Ruasail Piett Fonavey Philo T. Platt Wits

Devon Bank and Trust 60 Opens Its New Quarters

Devon Nov 29 Special to The Telegrams The Devon Bank and Trust Company's reorganization committee has secured an empty store opposite the Baldwin home on Beidgenort avenue and will remodel it for banking. The opening of the bank for business is expected soon with no delay. The Ladies' Aid Society of Devon Mason church plans its annual sale and fair for December 5 with tea room and entertainment. Mrs Nery Web is chairman of the sale.

Devon Devon Bank Trust Company Baldwin Beidgenort Avenue Waizutiog Tlo Umattiehneat Dacanan Tagateerial Myte Syongibliity Priunizadion Conmundee Ehuren Thudell Nery Web Uie

Evening social at Wand home features local players

The Trumbull club gathered Thursday at ALY and Mrs Ernest Wand's home for a social with AHS and Ales. Albert Mround and Ward led high scores. Albert 12 and Linley among top players. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs Charles Ensign and Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds, with plans for Thanksgiving visits.

Trumbull ALY Ernest Wand Albert Samved Ward Charles Ensign Mrader Reynolds Bure Howard S Gharton SS Benen Linley Hels Nathan Enaigni Magshin Wyoming Leday Furtough Charles P. Enalgyaw John Uindes Wistow Ata oRvest Mary Banett Thin Wewle

Danbury Elks Install Home Radio Recalling Sets

Danbury lodge Elks install radio receiving sets in the homes of members confined by sickness. The lodge members in the float lodge take this means after bringing chairs to the bedside of sick members. Once the illness passes, the sets will be removed and used in another member’s home.

Danbury Danbury Lodge Elke Alnessia

Wedge Organ Dedication at Long Hill Church

The Epworth league of the M. F. church hosted a pleasant evening led by Ms Walker with many attendees. A large audience gathered Sunday as the fine new organ was dedicated in memory of the late Nestor E. Wedge, donor of the church site and organ.

Sweels M. F. Church Waaver Ms Walker Edna Green Dorothy Jennings Dorly Mahoney Dorothy Seek Margaret Abbot Myrtie Griffin Erna Sherwood Annie Sherwood Geelen French and Mears Andrew Sherwood Willian Sherwood Kenneth Sherman Samuel Seeley George Enwarda Whitney Davia Walker Bob Bert Walker Nestor E. Wedge Wedge Walter Radcliffe Kenneth Wikinson le Gabler L. W. Sherman Lilian Heaton W. Radelff Charles Radcliffe L. W Sherman L. BE. Abbot Ny Whitney L. B. Abbott Henry

Westport Library hosts author talk and December plans

Westport trustees invite the public to spend an hour with books and author on December 3 with Columbia professor Har ringa I. Steeves discussing The Tendencies of Modern Fiction. The library will open Sundays 1 to 9 pm in December for reading room use, and a children's reading room is planned 3:30 to 4:15 with Miss Grimmer supervising.

Westport Harringa I. Steeves Columbia University Ther Crawford New London College John Crawford Weacam Harry Goalsell Dawa Ware Merstetten Joseph Adams Arate Rose O' Neil New York City Hes Campo Beach Che Library Children’s Bool Bridgeport Danbury Norwalk Alice FL Hurlex John Hurtes Westport Standard

Former Hartford Postmaster to Speak at Danbury Lodge

Joseph M. Lawlor, former Hartford postmaster and past exalted ruler of the Elks, will headline the annual Lodge of Sorrow in Danbury next Sunday afternoon at the Empresas theater. The event marks a public memorial service by the Danbury lodge after years of limited access.

Danbury Joseph M. Lawlor Hartford The Elks Lodge of Sorrow de Lela Danbury Lodge Empresas

Danbury Card Receipts From World Trip Sender

Kenneth Leach, a local Swan operative aboard the steamship Or roiia alates, reports plans to return home around Christmas after a world voyage. Cards received in Danbury indicate arrival via Port Said Egypt, with Leach testing in New York.

Danbury Kenneth Leach Orroiia Howe Port Said Egypt Young Leach New York

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