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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1927

Page

2

Mayor's Special Message Attacks Tax Assessments

Bridgeport mayor urges action after sharp rise in city property valuations. He criticizes the Ripper board, warns of housing and tax burdens on small homeowners, and calls for legal steps to secure fair assessments. The council considers a voters’ referendum and potential court action to curb excessive increases.

Grace Lights Burdick Mesage Brideport Bridgeport Iyod Adinistration General Assembly Correo Board of Relief Board of Adophion Ube Smnal Sawont Budge Port Budgeport Budgep McLevy Behrens Cy of Citi Wes City Lever Boston Teports Connecticut Edward A McCarthy New Britain Wiliam H Blodgett Major Henry Roraback Ebteo Aice Charles Chamberlain Mr Chamberlain Norrison Fred W Harrison Tomes Mcbtoy Loughout Third Street Petrie Street Warremite Fox Parrott Northvenue Capitol Avenue Hunting Street Garden Street Uindie Waine Street Main Street Jo Ladley Fadwew Avenue Summit Street

Fire at Meat Market Causes Noted Damage

A meat market fire caused about 100 dollars in damage this morning. Andrew DeMetre led the incident response at 319 Leirelevenue as smoke filled the store and bystanders watched.

Andrew DeMetre

New Bridge Club Opens New House at Courtland Street

The College club on Courtland Street unveils its new clubhouse with a Friday double bridge party. Four alumnae now receive aid from the Bridgeport College club scholarship fund, and 14 out of town college women will find a congenial home with tea served weekly. The former Bishop Home, funded by Miss Lars Bennett, houses the club’s attractive upstairs meeting rooms and breakfast area, designed for social and educational aims and informal entertaining.

College Club Courtland Street Bridgeport College Club Henry W Hincks Tke Gstate Lars Bennett Adowb Butlers Pantry Thefternoon Edward Adennings Brooklawn Avenue

Brass firm's zone change approved by zoning board

Bridgeport Brass gained approval for a zoning switch from light to heavy industrial at its Main Street plant and residents of Terry Place secured an A residence change. Oakey petition to rezone from B residence to business at Central and Mead was denied amid opposition from local neighbors.

Bridgeport Brass Company Terry Place Philip J Oakey Oakey Common Council Board of Aldermen James A McEloy Central Avenue Mead Street Grant Street Harold Hersey Bridgepott Hospital Pridgeport Brass John H Martin Atreet Constancrio

Flood Control Assured and Red Cross Chief News

President Coolidge praises Red Cross for flood relief in the Mississippi basin. He notes 1927-28 efforts include $16.6 million in relief abroad and at home, because of the Mississippi flood, with 250 drowning avoided, 400,000 displaced aided, and reconstruction plans extended into 1928. Agencies from War Department to Coast Guard coordinated rescue, shelter, and communications. private groups and states contributed heavily. Red Cross centers shifted to national headquarters as flood subsided.

Washington Oor Mississippi Cairo Gulf of Moxico Red Cross Arkansas Greenville Miss the Red Cross Heave Central Committee of the Red Cross Assrie James L Felse Judge Payne Idgar Jodwin War Department Memphis Secretary of War Lfe Atlacken Noth South Red Cross Fund Missippi Eapetierce Engineer Corps Army Engineer Marine and Actia Army Nai Navy Aimy Engineers Coast Guard Coast and Geodetic Survey Department of Commerce Mississippi River Commission Inland Waterways Corpoation Nievy le Health Service Ascal Rockefeller Foundation Treasury Med Farm Loan Board Intermedate Louisiana Arkanese Misefesippi Lewis E Pierson Chamber of Commerce of United States Post Office Department Breau Ameri ~Can Legion Flood Iilef New Orleans Red Close American Red Cross Mississippi Valley Red Cass Hae Meio Moe

Driver loses control in Westport injury report

Westport driver loses control near 65 Park Avenue causing a skull fracture and scalp lacerations. The vehicle struck a telegraph pole after swerving from Shore line. the injured man was hospitalized and later discharged. Police described the incident as a reckless driving accident reported shortly after 2 pm.

Westport Winiport Sprett Joseph Busehutts Park Avenue Netwalk Lentral Suschuth William F. Eno Saugatuck Nommalk Wow Tracey

Milford funds memorial for local World War I soldiers

Milford's Board of Finance approved funding for an 8000 memorial honoring more than 700 townsmen who served in World War I. A bronze eight foot doughboy figure atop seven foot granite rise will stand on a triangle plot before the town hall, with names on bronze tablets. The American Legion spearheaded the project, and a second sketch by Thorp Morlet features two machine gunners in bone and Stony Creek granite, about 15 feet tall.

Milford Board of Finance American Legion Finance Board Thorp Mylind Pew Lee Lautie New York Thors Morlet Bone Stony Creek

Milford Board Sets 22 Mills Tax Rate For Town

Milford Oct 8 A 22 mill tax rate is set by the Board of Finance to fund school fire department and police department improvements and to support a bond issue for a proposed central filtration plant. The report fixes the town’s estimated income at 641316.36 with back taxes noted at 274490.22 and expected collections of 127732.46 from back taxes.

Milford Board of Finance Devon Finance Board Tneidentals WU Suyger Sewine Tie of National Guard Washington Street Woodmonts

Sewage survey funding and new school auditorium plan

State officials acted after sewer pipes were found in the Wepewage river. The Board of Finance approved 2500 for a survey to help the new sewer project and reuse data from an older study to cut costs. Devon gains a new school auditorium at 647400, after prior rejection, with construction likely soon.

Wepewage Board of Finance Accent Auisey Devon

Bishop Acheson Opens Services in Monroe Church

A large congregation gathered as St Peters Church resumed services after a month’s vacation with Bishop E Came rion Acheson delivering the sermon and assisting in communion. Music by Frank Beardsies and choir impressed. Stepney Baptist church enjoyed re dedication services. pastor Howard Jefferson welcomed attendees. The night featured congratulatory messages from clergy and a keynote by Rev Da Pitt. Local residents shared in wedding and visiting notes. A remarkable apple tree at Monroe Center produced blossoms after being thought dead.

Monrof St Peters Church E Camerion Acheson Frank Beardsies Long Hill Baptist Church Stepney Sey Howard Jefferson Methodist Church Baptist State Convention Hartford da Pitt Central Church Norwich Arthur Sieples Satchda Bradford Hawtey Stapley Bibbine Winthrop of Faston Arthur Curtiss

Teachers Appeal in Will Case Lost

A judge in the Common Pleas refused the teachers appeal, upholding an abatement order against the administratrix. The dispute concerned 81000 in fees claimed by the estate's admin and four others, later reduced by the Probate Court. The teachers argued they were potential beneficiaries and that the accounting was unfair. The action hinges on standing and whether they would ever become beneficiaries.

Shen Councl Judes Edwi C Dickenson Uhis

Milford Board Grants Police Pay Hikes and Vehicle Funds

Milford finance board approves police salary increases for James M Maher two captains and a sergeant, plus new motorcycles, two coupes, a traffic light and add on call boxes and spotlights. Selectman and town officials receive varied raises. town plans borrow about $300000 for anticipated tax funding and highway improvements totaling over $90000 in maintenance and repairs.

Milford Board of Police Commissioners Board of Finance Lown Financial Ciel James M Maher Police Department Devon Post Road Walnut Myrtle Beach Baar Broadway Independence Road Wood Avenue Broadway New Haven Avenue Gulf Milford School First Selectman Harry Miles Merwinan Charles L Doherty Edward Brotherton Sanford Hawking Board of Relief

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