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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1923

Page

13

Resident opposes widening of Post Road for truck traffic

A letter from Harford resident W Smith to State Highways Commissioner Andr A MacDonald protests plans to widen the Post Road to ease congestion. He argues widening will invite more trucks, harm residential character, raise noise, and worsen safety. He proposes a truck highway north of the Post Road or a new route, to divert heavy traffic and preserve home values and quality of life.

Southtont Seri Morten W Smith Ton Dost Road Heer Gemminswm A. MacDonald Tost Mr. Smith Ilohn A. Marlenald State Harford Selim Crattic Krid¢pe Port New York Roston Rcience Pest Unis Malior

Fragmented Notice From Old Local Paper

Devon family formerly of Winial Beach and Mayernill move to New Haven area. Mentions a return to beaches, plans to relocate near Naugatuck hay, and a public notice about attendances and meetings. References to Perhy street, Lieven, and local occupations with unclear details.

Devon te-Jonn Rianetye Ind Wiinal Mayernill Miuse Aagnietta Perhy

Stamford girl prize swimmer in many contests

Easton Aston reports on a Stamford girl prominent in numerous contests, detailing social events, gatherings, and notable participants. The narrative mentions weddings, dinners, and club meetings with references to local families and community figures.

Stamford

Demonstration Violence Report Sparks Fatalities and Chaos

A chaotic street demonstration turned deadly with gunfire and clashes between troops and separatists. Authorities reported dozens killed or wounded as protesters faced fortified security lines and urban warfare impacted by improvised weapons and heavy police responses.

Two arrests by Fairfield police reported

Fairfield police report two arrests after responding to disturbances at local venues. Officers detained suspects following alleged unlawful entry and assault incidents near Hawk Creek and Pine Prairie. Further details remained limited as investigations continued.

Fairfield Police

Danbury Slovaks Form Organization Step Forward

Fragmentary text suggests the Danbury Slovaks form an organization with local aims. Mentions facilities screening and community names, but exact details are unclear due to garbled OCR. No clear events, dates, or outcomes are readable.

Milford Men Organize Rotary Club In Town

Milford men plan founding of a Rotary Club in Milford with about 20 members. Orville S. Max and district official Lie Bowetibs lead the effort, aiming to build a larger, better Milford through service.

Milford Rotary Glub Melford Orville S. Max Taiven Promi- Treno Othe New Maven Rolney Phe Rotary Vommmienibes Tadied Weis

League of Nations $20,000,000 Farce in British policy critique

A critical report accuses the League of Nations of wasteful spending and misallocation of funds. It alleges British tax money funds a costly international organization, with salaries and expenses claimed as protecting minor global interests and entitlements. The piece cites high salaries, travel costs, and questionable expenses, arguing the league serves as a drain on resources.

Towns Set for Annual Election of Officers Today

Towns prepare for municipal elections with races for town officials, school board seats, and bond issues. Voters face contests for town selectman, highway superintendent, and school committee, amid debates over a proposed high school building and relief board oversight.

Fairfield County

Mysterious Animal Mind Animates Budapest Zoo Assassin

In Budapest a mysterious mental quirk seems to guide an animal killer at the city zoo. Officials report a string of incidents involving a vulture or ostrich like birds and primates amid a ten week span.

Budapest

Milford event notes and community meetings update

Milford notices describe local gatherings and planning activities. Items mention memorial weathering projects, construction work at Memorial Church, and schedules for a Milford Wheat event with organizers listing David Po Weber and others. Readers are advised of meetings, guests, and varying local arrangements in multiple districts.

Steer of Stepney Girl Wins Prizes at Two Fairs

Steer of Stepney girl captures prizes at two big fairs as regional events include Hartford and Middlebury shows. Local families, including Mr and Mrs Edward Gort and Mis Habeie Savith, report weekend activities and community gatherings. Farmers prepare for winter with fieldwork and road maintenance evident along Main Street.

Stepney Alri Devon Hartford Middlebury Edward Gort Mise Habeie Savith Keeepart GT Ilma Cutter Aleshah Ahd Minnie Utier Bridge Cs Marquik Dinning Niehls Methodist Cadine” Aid Society Fred Tee John Dures Inen George Paele Cele Odo H. Oilagan

Danbury Officials Propose Liquor License Refunds

Danbury officials plan rebates for liquor license holders after the County Commissioners approved refunds. The town clerk's office shows refunds of four months, dating from November 1, 1910, for licenses issued to Danbury saloonkeepers. The measure, opposed by some, would affect several town offices and a large public vote is not expected to be decisive.

Orerenwich Reed Wiehe of Wyle Downses Danbury Deinbury Co Monny Tucker Tye Gonilys

Neighbors honor Fairfield woman on 80th birthday

Friends and relatives gathered as Mrs. Marvin Hull celebrated her 80th birthday in Fairfield. Neighbors delivered cards, fruits, flowers, and tokens while well wishes poured in from local residents and families.

Fairfield Boyt Marvin Hull Rameia Tealand Osedil Qferimean Hep Sarphilesen

Wedding of Miss Morenvio Te roentag in Trumbull

The article notes the wedding of Miss Morenvio Te roentag, daughter of Jasenh Greent, officiated by Alexander Alison. Guests included Gramenis Mra fghn Wrale and Miss VLasure Peony, with reception at the bride’s home and couple leaving for a wedding trip. Both she and her fiancé are Bridgeport High School students. he works at First National Bank while she has been at Bridgeport Trust Co.

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Local Education and Community Updates Amid School Year Activities

A noisy school report outlines annual density observations and education department oversight, mentioning Heys bert Cordonnd Howard Mbenyih and a transition of the Crittenden Company of New Haven. Community groups St Joseph Society and local parishes held services and Holy Communion as local families faced spring sacraments.

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Norwalk Car Crash Injures Two Men and Woman Driver

In Norwalk on Ridgefield Road a touring car carrying Casey Hennessey and four companions collided with a woman driver. Hennessey and Joseph Wannells suffered injuries, others were treated and released home. The woman fled, later identified by police. scene witnesses helped scene until authorities arrived.

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Danbury Girl in New York Production

Danbury actress Deenechal joins the Tellurraim company in New York production. Misa Mate Danis and prominent Danbury women are noted for her engagement to perform. She recently returned to New York after graduating from a local school, with a history of roles influenced by her Danbury background.

New York Deenechal Tellurraim Misa Mate Danis Danbury

Social Work Conference Planned in Bridgeport in May

Special to the Tele Miss Dorothy Jory of this city has been appointed executive of the Community Centre in Stamford. The conference of social workers will be held in Bridgeport with several leaders named including Gahan of Bridgeport as vice chairman and Miss Jory preparing her program. Other officers and members are listed, including Grand Knight and secretaries, with community groups in Stamford Milford and Fairfield connected to the event and a town meeting scheduled to discuss constitutional amendments and age provisions.

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