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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1926

Page

6

Milford Town Meeting Sets Oct 3 With Ten Items

Milford's annual town meeting will be held Monday morning October 3 at eight o'clock in the town hall. Voters will act on ten items including a 350000 loan for current expenses, reconsideration of Fowler property use for a central fire house, a new street opening permit by law, and Board of Finance actions.

Milford Monay Otober Stoward of Fowler Mhs Board of Finance Eliz Mil- Lord D. Curtis Elvil Highwood Laurel Berek Town of Board of Selectmen Fowler Central Fire House Hway Ag Clark On Haven Turnipike Kate John J. Maher Anderson Avenue Guard Club Woonawage Lodge TG. C. F Odd Fellows Hall Fort ‘Trumbull Mam Bridgepot Catde Richard Pocock Pelee Jones M. Maler Polles Leadys Marters Ite Tochetaeus Hepaftican Chile Walnus Teach Botaford Sali Aam Satug Milford Busineas Devon Bank and Trust Companene Eandilate Natty Lis Gindibes Rennin Davis A Clarke Hubert Platt J. Wk Aly Ie Lattig Lalley Leon’ CG. Smith White Street New Staven Broadway Stratford Volunteer Fire Company Hickory Lodge Lawrence Spamer North End

Huntington Social News Highlights and Upcoming Events

In Huntington on Sunday many local families hosted dinners including Jennie Morris Nettie Morris Jennie Thorne and Thorne of New York as well as the Lynch and Cook families from nearby towns. The county farm bureau met to discuss winter plans. a masquerade and dance at the Huntington Fire Company hall was announced. Rally Day at the Congregational Church was set with services and a program.

Huntington James Lynce Huntington Nttet Jennie Morris Nettie Morris Jennie Thorne Sfreet Thorne Charles Thorne New York William Doherty Mary Doherty Andrew Schreier Edward Thomas Lynch Teary Davier Lisa Hose Lynch Isridgeport Clarence Je Lynch Jane Elizabeth Lynch William Cook Frances Cook Esther Meaden Albert T. Cook Watertown Apne Tutherx Long Agl Tb George Penny Hipton Street Howard L Wells Wells Liehuw and Mrs. Slattman Myre Theouory Aru Eges Demy Hill Derby Jelen Clark Fivid County Farm Bureau Eipiscopal Frank Wells Stratford Huntington Fire Company Huntington School Knights of Washington Trinity Church Usefal Nichols Veklo Serendhers Bridgeport Congregational Choret Dorothy Ferris Isinglars Daga Treacher Stickles Nichols Mig Willian FY Nemety Ripton Philadephia Rot LeFebvre Tunney-Penrpsey Figehr Frederck Galaky Baton Stecet Shelton Court Phillip Thorsey Mohesin Galaky Thoruty

Manufacturer Dies In Holyoke After Long Valley Ties

Mass Sept 30 Fav Aus Artin W Exsleeck press ident of the Msteeck Mfg Co of Tunsers Pass and known through Lda paper making in the Connecticut valley par 1 years died today. He came from Sparksville Ga to Holyoke in 1871 and served one year in the legislature with many gifts to MTA and welfare lodges.

Urelinfigle Mass Artin W. Exsleeck Msteeck Mfg. Co Tunsers Pass Lda Connecticut Valley Tie Trempswick Holyoke Tfe M.t' A Othi

Fairfield Voters to Record on trolley relocation issue

Fairfield voters will decide at the annual town meeting whether to support moving the Connecticut Company trolley rails from the Post Road between the Library corner and the Gould Homestead to Fairfield Center. Residents oppose the plan citing inconveniences, while some property owners favor removal of the rails. The meeting includes filing town officers, approving finance board recommendations, and a possible $150000 town note borrowing. Also on the ballot are a bridge abandonment over the Sasco River and sidewalk, drainage, and land-taking projects. Caucuses set for October 10 to nominate Co Representatives and local officials.

Fairfield Connecticut Company Post Road Library Corner Gould Homestead Fairfield Center Westport Forwalk Tunxis Hill Black Rock Turnpike Roger Ludlowe High School Bourd Sasco River Hulls Highway John Wakeman Board of Finance MN River Southport Kings Highway Roger Ludlowe Town Hall

Plans for American Legion event setup workshop

A six week series begins next Wednesday with Thursday follow ups. Committees meet to arrange the Legion entertainment details at Mrs Glover's home this Friday evening to finalize plans and coordinate arrangements.

Will Dr. Glover

Death of Dr George K R Hawley in Brooklyn Hospital

Dr George K R Hawley of Brooklyn died Friday evening after weeks of illness. A native of Brookfield Center, he practiced medicine there over thirty years, later specializing in eye and ear care. Survived by his wife Alice Heebo Hawley and daughter Julia Hawley, he also leaves a sister and two brothers. Interment was in Wooster Cemetery, Danbury.

Broverfliele George KR Hawley Brooklyn Cox Brooklyn Hospital J. Hawley Hreaktrek Center Henry B Mather Skidmore Hawley Langs Talind College Hospital Broooklyn Hawley Central Parks Cadman Clawley Alice Heebo Ulin BE. Hawley Emily Crawley Fleury Ant Lucius Sr. Hawley Brookfield Center Tanis Gatey Avenue Danbury Hospital Sally Curtisty Hilside School Norwalk Ball Bridgeport J. Beard New Haven Beard Clarence DB Bristol

New Fire House Foundation Underway in Redding

Work began on the foundation for volunteer company No. 1s new fire house on the Ridge. The 30 by 50 foot Dutch colonial style building will include an engine room, entrances, a basement kitchen and dining area, and a second floor dance hall. The lot was bought from Samuel C. Shaw near Robert H. Nichols home. Local residents and visitors, including Archibald Sutcliffe of New York, stay at the Litchfield cottage during a travels.

Wredericlk AM. Clarke David A. Clarke Frederick M. Clark Clarke Fred OM. Clark Flast Cannildates Ilelene Vatney Milford Public Health Association Omar W. Plate Willam Fitegerall Robert Nichols Rhick Ruck Mary Wolfe Tmna Wolfe Ray Wolfe West Haye Jon T. Baldwin Rubera Baldwin Lewis P. Baldwin Naugatuck Avenue Rebekah Odd Fellows Hall Capitol Theatre John Burns Eorge Camp Merida Gri Wno Morningside Swarthmore College Ja. Swarthimore Penns Santa J. Richard Platt Yale John Stockman Howard Fenn Jack Sabloff Anthony Kicie Lester Wolfson Tyler Patterson Donald Clark Tyler Patter Bureau of Fisheries Ackenash Loft Haymakers Association Milford Ninigret Loft Fair Haven Haraquart Park West Haven Harold Stone New Haven F. S. Club of Woodmont Redding Senaor Samuel C. Shaw Robert H. Nichols Archibald Sutcliffe New York Litchfield Cottage Stephen Sanford Emeryanford Princeton University Frederick Shaw Samuel C. Shaw Yale University

Hot Springs Plans to Celebrate Its Legends

Hot Springs Arkansas plans a centennial celebration in 1832 to mark the 100th anniversary of the creation at Hot Springs National War. The event will unfold in a large palace-like feature with authentic Spanish records noting 1541 visits by Hernando de Soto and others, and legends tying the springs to Ponce de Leon. The celebration is sponsored by the local Chamber of Commerce with many participants expected.

Hot Springs Lrk Hot Springs National Wark Hernardy de Sete Arkansas Ponce de Leon Commieres

Railroad Man's Son Becomes U S Official

Boston Sept 30 API cites Ford EH Byrnes son of Timothy Tyrnes, former vice president of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad, named assistant United States attorney for Massachusetts. He succeeds Balchard Tothale who resigns for private practice.

Boston API Citeford EH. Byrnes Timothy Tyrnes New York New Dhiven Bbetrevd Huilroad United Bint Yiorney Tory Massachusiits Divenes de Washington Balchard Tothale Thal Passorjate — Justlee Llaverhin

Defective switch blamed for L I wreck

The Interstate Commerce Commission on its safety bureau ruled that a defective switch caused the Long Island wreck near Calverton New York in August killing seven and injuring 28. A passenger train derailed when it passed over the switch at high speed.

Washington Sept Ale Calverton New York Bureau of Safety

Stratford Lunchroom Scene of Slaying Draws Curiosity

Stratford police under Chief Willem Nichols continue search for Albert Ferrara in connection with the murder Saturday of Mrs. Elizabeth Nichols at a Stratford lunchroom and other restaurants. Motorists pause to view the crime scene opposite the Baird Machining Co. on Stratford Avenue as investigators press the in-town manhunt.

Ferrara Nichols Stratford Willem Th. Nichols Albert Ferrara Elizabeth Nichols Af Milford Stratford Avenue Baird Maching Company

Oneco Woman Named to Democratic Committee

Sept 20 Mrs Leni Fletcher of Oneco named by the Democratic State Central Committee for the 5th Senatorial district. The seat, left vacant after the state convention in New Hartford, was filled due to a petition from district Democratic voters.

ONECO Leni Fletcher Vent Menner Democratic Stat New Hayett

Bank of France exchanges paper cranes for silver

The Bank of France plans to swap 197 562 paper cranes for silver and foreign exchange in the Pearl district under a new law that takes effect Monday. National figures are not yet available. a full countrywide statement is expected next week.

Bank of France Perle Flaurea

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