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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1927

Page

7

Milford Fireman Gets His Coat Back In Court Ruling

In Milford on November 27 Judge Robert Stoddard quickly disposed of a crowded docket. Frank Allen thirty of 28 Maple street Myrtle Beach Milford faced a theft charge for taking Captain Joseph Kavanaugh’s overcoat four fireman's badge and items. The coat valued at $70 three years ago and $28 now was declared worth $15 by the judge who fined Allen 25 dollars and costs 16 96, with jail time since he cannot pay. Raymond Sherwood twenty three of 76 Stowe avenue Myrtle Beach faced a non support charge from Ruby his wife. He claimed difficulty finding work and was advised to appear December 3 with hopes of employment. Other cases included Henry Amadeo and Stephen Rabzace both nolled for road rules violations and Ralph Woolfson charged with road rule violation.

Milford Robert Stoddard Frank Allen Maple Street Myrtle Beach Allen Henry Galbronner Joseph Kavanaugh Engine Co Walnut Beach Kavanaugh Ty Court Bridgeport Sherwood Stoddard New Haven Henry Amadeo Blake Street Stephen Rbaczace Reed Street Ralph Woolfson Park Street Hartford

How Policemen Relieve Aching Feet

Policemen who stand all day soak their feet in a Sylpho-Nathol solution of one teaspoonful to a quart. It relieves soreness and ache instantly stops the burning ends corns and provides refreshing bath relief. Available from all dealers.

Thanksgiving Concert At Milford Church Of Christ

A large Milford audience enjoyed a Thanksgiving praise service led by Estelle Baldwin with Garrett's Harvest Cantata sung by a 30-voice chorus and a quartet. The program featured Romeo Tata from Yale School of Music on violin and was directed by Mrs. Baldwin. Also noted were Milford residents returning home for Thanksgiving and students studying away, with several planning travel to California. The Woman's association announces a toast beef dinner to be served Wednesday noon.

Dember Milford Church of Christ, Congregational Garrett Estelle Baldwin Hobart A. Whitman, Jr Florence Cate Athala Munson Douglas Dongdlson I. Austin MacDonnell Romeo Tata Yale School of Music Gerrold Hungerford Harvey B. Brown Carrie Ensign Smith Earl Merwin Ruth Burgess Ruth Platt Florence Clarke Mabel Hutchinson Doris Merch Helen Pike Carolyn Broadwell Marion Smith Trubie Doolittle Malcolm Buell Bertha Burgess Dorothy Libby Geneva Pike Doris Broadwell Mesers James Bray Woods Burwell Roger Harvey Arthur L. Baldwin Basses Alvin C. Smith Albert A. Baldwin Hal Kellogg Roger Herrs Duane Kellogg DeRoss Kellogg Pacific Coast F. I. Beers North Street San Francisco Hellevue Beers Miriam Harvey High Street Bryant-Stratton School Boston Richard Chappell Worcester Polytech John Nowicki Worcester Polytech 1S Ethel Sabloff Park Circle Hunter College New York Lester Wolfson Kenneth MacGregor Woman's Association of the Church of Christ

Stratford Burglary, arrests, and local notices in brief

Burglary reported at Connollys lunchroom on Stratford avenue opposite Baird Machine. cigars and cigarettes taken. Motorists arrest: Joseph Badly of Columbus Avenue charged with driving without license. case Monday in Town Court. Melvin Wheeler of Orange Street arrested for operating a car on markers of a just-sold vehicle. Town Manager Reed and Fire Chief Jucson to interview candidates for two permanent firemen positions Monday at 7:30. Bowling match at Stratford alleys features Williams Cunningham versus Dell Falco with high totals across ten games.

Stratford Connolly Stratford Ave- Inue Baird Machine Company Elizabeth Nichole Joseph Badly Columbus Avenue J. Zinghes Melvin H. Wheeler Orange Street Bridgeport Eugene Courtney Carlton Day Reed Allen D. Jucson Ugh Rowling Wiliam G. Williams George Cunningham George Dell F. Falco Rridgeport Dr. Williams

Driver and Brother Arrested in Westport

In Westport on November 27 George Hendricks and his brother Edward were arrested after two near collisions on Post road and Main Street. George, 62, was charged with operating a vehicle with faulty brakes and failing to present a license and registration. He admitted drinking cider but authorities could not convict on that charge. case set for Westport Town Court on Monday morning.

Westport George FE. Hendricks Grumman Avenue Norwalk Hendricks Edward Hendricks Wen Harvey K. Allen Main Street Allen Hendrcks Mendrick

Fire and explosion probe in Greenwich damages house

Greenwich, Nov 27. A fire of unknown origin destroyed a Bank Street house occupied by Tony Roff, causing about 8000 dollars in damage. Explosions during the blaze were heard for miles as investigators probe the scene.

Reenwich Associated Press Whch Bank Street Tony Roff Materia Ec Boston Post Walch Sheelpht

Redding Short Circuit Sparks Car Blaze in Bethel Roadside Fire

In Redding on Saturday Mrs F A Ranney’s nearly new car caught fire from a short circuit while en route to Bethel. Help nearby extinguished the flames with minor damage reported to the vehicle. The incident was briefly noted amid local notices and social items in the Ridgefield area.

Harmony Grange plans Monroe welcome signs and 1st degree conferrals

Monroe Moore County Harmony Grange held a Friday meeting to approve future Monroe welcome signs at entry points and to schedule a special Tuesday December 1 session for conferring first and second degrees on a class of candidates. Also reported were a Beatrice Hawley birthday party with Thanksgiving decor and a list of Thanksgiving visits and gatherings across local families.

Monroe Harmony Grange Bradford Hawley Beatrice Jack Horner Beverly Mix Mary C. Edwards Alice Harvest Myra Louise Eastwood Bernice Luckner Betty Dinese Alice Habersham Lois Schmidt Doris Alma Stamford Grace Wheeler Bridgeport Caroline Wheeler Edgar Northrop Kenneth Merrill Merrill Mary Drake Providence

Nineteen Poles Sentenced in Paris Terror Case

Nineteen Poles, members of a gang that terrorized the Camorai district, were sentenced in Paris. Two received life imprisonment, while the remaining seventeen drew terms ranging from four to ten years. The sentences reflect a harsh crackdown by authorities on the gang activities.

Paris Associated Press Camorai Paris As Deen Adwo Zidl

New York for Coolidge Declared by G. O. P. Leader

Westport November 27 A G O P leader in New York declared support for Coolidge. Donald Reed Bracken of 319 West 87th Street New York City was arrested after speeding about 60 mph on the Post Road through Fairfield chased by State Trooper William H. Tripp. Bracken posted a 25 bond to appear in Fairfield Town Court Monday.

Westport Fairfield Donald Reed Bracken Weab 87Th Street New York City William H. Tripp Westport Barracks Mill Plain Fairfeld Stacken Bracken Pairfield Town Court

Wenderoth writes of flood relief and local happenings

Wilton's Belden Hill resident Mrs Albert Wenderoth receives a letter from daughter Miss 4 C Wenderoth noting Vermont flood conditions as indescribable and heartrending. Red Cross volunteers operate 7 am to 9 pm aiding rehabilitation. other items include local theater plans, building committee meetings, and visiting guests in Wilton and neighboring towns.

Wilton Albert Wenderoth Belden Hill 4. C. Wenderoth Bridgeport American National Red Cross Vermont Wenderoth Red Cross Kitty Cannon Grange Cannon Hall Cannondale Halcyon House Cataklils William Winkler Walter Bassett Jane Roy Goetjen Grace Scribner Bobby Baxter Leonard Scribner Benjamin More Herbert Smith Ling Lawrence Olmstesd Sam John Goetjen Ellen Wiley Susette Helen Smith Clarence Jackson Nelson Hurlbutt Basil Kodjbanof Charles Eakland Jr Harry Jennings Frank Bennett Frank Marble South Wilton Danbury Road Davis Gruman Hnl William Sterling John Stephen Agoea Tarrytown N. Y Bunday Arthur Brundage Charles Williams Herman Williams Nangatuck Lewis Ambler New York City Charles H. Scofield Lloyd Scribner Phyllis Mary Watson New York Ralph Gregory Stanley James Hanford East Norwalk Helen H. Godfrey N. B. Hls Miféry Bridgepore Rounda Benda New York State Eugene Olmstead William Fischer Woody Crest Justice of the Pesce

Brookfield Book Club meets to discuss Wiggin book review

A large turnout at Mrs Frederick H Beers home heard Frederick B Curtis review Albert Wiggin The Next Age of Man. Social time followed with refreshments. Next meeting set with Mrs Elinor Territ. Mrs Clarence Learned to review Willa Cathars Death Comes for the Archbishop. Town selectmen met to pay bills.

Brookfield Book Club Frederick H. Beers Frederick Curtis Albert Wig Elinor Territ Clarence Learned Willa Cathar Frank Johnson New Milford Detroit Tecess

President Coolidge Sees Obstacles to World Peace Plans

President Coolidge, anxious to discuss world peace, faces constitutional barriers to banning war and doubts American participation in a general conference of nations.

Coolidge General Conference of Nations

Milford Town Court to hear Dr Griswold case today

Milford news item reports Dr Crawford Griswold of Bridgeport and New Haven faces a Milford Town Court hearing before Judge Robert Stocddara for a collision with Leonard Liggins on Lafayette and Broad streets near Milford. Injured bystander Melvin Burke is mentioned. Griswold allegedly failed to stop. Additional notes cover local club events and community notices.

Milford Crawford Griswold Golden Hill Street Bridgeport New Haven Robert Stocddara Grinwold Leonard Liggins Beach Avenue Lafayette and Broad Streets Liggins Melvin Burke West Avenue Griswold Royal Arch Masons Grand Chapter Milford Wheel Club Devon Improvement Association Devon William A. Rose Arthur Swenson Carbone Oldroyd Spohn Eugene Merritt Merritt Women's Association of theChurch of Christ Arctic Engine Company No. 1 Milford High School Raymond Donahue Ralph Focareto Harborside Drive Grace Hospital Mendillo N Haven Shirley Fenn Broadstreet Milford Hospital

Huntington Birthday Party and Local Notices

Huntington residents share Thanksgiving visits and family gatherings as Miss Muriel Peterson marks her eleventh birthday at Commodore Hall theatre in Derby. The column lists numerous visits, dinners, and travel among Huntington, Derby, Bridgeport, Shelton, Stratford, and surrounding areas, plus a civil suit for 350 filed by M F Mable of Milford against Wintzenitz Luchon over real estate commission heard November 23 before Judge Samuel C. Shaw.

Huntington Muriel Peterson Huntington Street Commodore Hall Derby Curtiss Ferris Herbert W. Wright Stepney John Wert John B. Russ Ethel M. Beardsley Earl Street Donald Hilton Hartford George Hilton Percy Lockwood, Jr Amherst College Harry Willams Nichols Avenue Wisner E. Wilson Isaac Wilson Long Island John Oelschlager, Jr Bridgeport John Delschlager Nichols Sound View Avenue Litchfield James Smith Williiam Wright Springfield Mass Helen Jones White Hills Frances Bickford Stratford Anna Wesolowski Felik Wesclows George W. Judson George Birdseye Royal Birdseye Mohegan Street Henry 5 Wells Robert Wells Hollows Hintnerl Laurence Sherman Long Hill Dincer Howard Beers Webster Beardsley David Clarke Theodore Edth Nichols Seymour Mary Crandall M. F. Mable Milford Williamson and Willis Wintzenitz Luchon

Fairfield Families Attend Thursday Gathering at White Hills Home

Children of Fairfield and relatives gathered Thursday at Mrs. Victor Nelson’s White Hills residence. The Vargoshe family hosted a reunion on Huntington Street with dinner guests including Mr. and Mrs. Edwin S. Vargoshe, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Schmidt, Miss Helen Buckalew, Paul Schmidt of Stepney, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Braplea of Tashua, Mr. and Mrs. Bradford Hawley, Fay and Beatrice Hawley of Monroe, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Schmidt, Grace Cerf Jr., Sally, Mary Jane, Lois, and David Schmidt of Bridgeport, along with Doris, Alma, and Rich Vargoshe.

Fairfield Victor Nelson White Hillis Edwin S. Vargoshe Huntington Street Richard Schmidt Helen Buckalew Paul Schmidt Stepney Arthur Braplea Tashua Bradford Hawley Fay Beatrice Hawley Monroe Carl Schmidt Grace Cerf Jr Sally Mary Jane Lois David Schmidt Fidgeport Doris Alma Rich Vargoshe

Covered Wagon show to aid Long Hill church lighting

Long Hill December event set at Methodist church. A movie night featuring Pictures on the Covered Wagon will raise funds for extra electric lights, including over the pulpit and near the organ area. The Minters home mission group also adds hymnals and plans a December chicken pattie supper. Community attendance features in a busy parish with weddings, garage plans for the parsonage, and Thanksgiving gatherings.

Long Hill Methodist Home Missionary Society Ruth Olivet Congregational Church Bridgeport M. E Linn B. Abbott Clarice Radcliffe Eugene Malcolm Olivet M. E. Church Arthur Adams Henry Adams Toshus Louise Gardella White Plains N. Y Gardella Henry Adams, Jr William Adams Tashoe Frank Holden New York City Tashua Plana Arthur Staples Frank Staples Emil Lackman Valley Forge Weston Harry Harton Shirley Sandy Hook Benjamin Turney Leroy Partrick Thelma Richards John Wheeler Burton Warren Harry Hanton Howard Randall Bridgeport Hospital Methodist Church P. St. John Colman Dorothy M Seeley Bridgeport Brass Company Samuel Seeley Richard Schmidt Ian Pawl Maple Top Farm Edwin Vargoshe Huntington Goldspink Vargoshe Elbert Nichols Fam My Haston Henry Nichols Florence Mullett Estella Ogden Easton Bessie Flenwoth Norwalk Richard #thmidt Ralph Huntley

Christmas Sale and Supper at Trinity Church Guild Rooms

Newtown reports a Christmas sale and turkey supper at Trinity church Guild rooms on December 1. Guild ladies organized the event with sewing sessions. Sale opens at 2 30 p m and supper runs from 6 00 p m until served out. An assortment of fancy articles will be featured as gift options.

Newtown Trinity Church Winadislaw Wolcechowski South Center District Sheelfy Morris D. Beers Bridgeport Wojcechowski

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