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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1924

Page

5

Artists paintings to be exhibited at Westport studio

The Women's Town Improvement Association hosts the third local artists exhibit at the rear of the town hall studio featuring works by Mr and Mrs Robert Janson along with mural painting by James Doughcurls of Weston. Attendees include Mr and Mrs Worthy Peck and Mrs John Crawford among others.

Westport Robert Janson Prince of Myrtle Thei Stey Hem Algo Callel Pon Nzba MirDonall Lenis Raleigh Lyvereth Shaw Geoge Weoeh Womens Town Improvement Andiien Bedford House Worthy Peck John Crawford James Doughcurls Weston Wis Home For the Aged Libury Oclocs Ail Clonerr Hook and Ladden Company Vigilant Hoge Company Quaarters Mente ME Wi Cartright Campo Beach New York City Arttur Delge Onenohs Imperial Avenue Hireld Burrows John Feld Predewick Raichert Washington Avenue Torrington Raeberts Trhel Miller Spicer Road Greens Farms Battle Creek Midh Ethel Paine Our World Cosmos Henry Gallup Evergreen Avenue Robert S Stlanahan Greans Ottawa Hills Philip Gunton Myrtle Avenue Atlantic Vis Wanen BR Dix Elizabeth NT Mis Keys State Street Tillian Comne Street Hens Street New York Europe William Rain Adams Stephen Toster Tivergreen Avenue

Banford S Beach Named Senate Nominee in Trumbull

The 25th Democratic Senatorial convention met at Town Hall with W F Mildwood as chairman. Banford S Beach was unanimously nominated for State Senator and a two year senatorial committee was named. Town reports and board of finance recommendations were discussed. registrar sessions set for Tuesday evening.

Trumbull R Hlwood Pairfield All For Wiss Gera’ Hickey Banford S. Beach Oward Fairfield Edwin C Sheiloy Venroe J Northronp Newtown Board of Finance Wrue Frank I. Wells Herold Holmes Pittsfield Howard Beach

Norwalk Girl Missing After Dance

Norwalk police were told a 17 year old girl left home after a dance at Community hall and did not return. Ralph Gustafson, her stepfather, reported the disappearance and said she may have gone to the park to search. A description listed tan coat satin dress black shoes and a tall slim figure. A girl matching the description was seen on the Post near Stanmitowd at 7 am today.

Norwalk Ocb Ralph Gustafson First Street Oahtex Lidge, Park Het Stanmitowd

Danbury Plans First Baby Show to Promote Health

Danbury based Visitng Surst association announces a forthcoming baby show described as the city’s first of its kind. Officials say the event aims to promote health and better babies, following similar Connecticut city showcases that have drawn strong interest.

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Weston Pupils Record September Attendance And Events

The Weston report lists September attendance at Lyons Plains Good Hill and Upper Parish schools with named students and staff. It notes Mrs Charles Hickerson burial at Lions Plains cemetery and orders for a third and fourth degree conferment at a field Grange event Friday night with lecturers and teachers in charge.

Weston Trestam Service Lyons Plains Ruth Strang Claremo Rees Frank Cave Joseph Cavot Terry Strang Olvymopia Delaring Louise Faichinged Maizarel Goureske Tula Matons Miry Goureske Mildred Strang Mrvitle Payareau le Subalary Pave Aten I.anes Good Hill Everday George Launcher David Coles Ralph Manche Florence Warth Walter Pincker Shaapeth Lockwood Ales Marton Clarabelle Lockwood Joseph Marto Tat Vnore Laws Marton Ida Morton Lawrencer Lockwood Tilsaner Marton Helen Lanton Emma Fbanton AL Upper Parish School Gertrude Peterson George Barnes Matherine Gor Bertha Bunes Toms Gount Charles Demytteneaeteric Samuelsan Theodore Demytteneaeie George Waterhart Irving Lockwood Vicence Sanks Filuay Sherwood Budd Miva’ Cavanaugh Aliss Seawarls Harwinton Wiknight

Local Social Notes and Church Services Highlight Weekend

Easton LaAsroxn Ort 7-(Bv telegram Service) Howard Mogae of West Orange hosted at Mrs J W Sher wood home. Sunday guests included Wiss Abbie Sanford of Redding and Mrs Ketsey Sherwood. Churches in town observed Sunday with sermons and music. Miss Marjory Jennings of Bport Hil visited Miss Mary Coley of Danburs and Miss Helen Marsh attended Vale bowl game. Mrs Amelia Grumman and Mrs George Miller hosted Laura Grim mean and others at Ernest Grimmmen’s home in Redding. Arthi Wheeler returned from a few days in Senior with Mr and Mrs Gorge Nichols. Mrs Amibrast Match was BUeSL over the week and daughter Mrs Plurenc Biddbin of Bridge port visited. Sunday guests of Mrs Fiank j Plakeman of Oronoque.

LaAsroxn Howard Mogae West Orange J W Sherwood Abbie Sanford Redding Sherwood Ketsey Sherwood George BR Beers Marjory Jennings Bport Mary Coley Danburs Helen Marsh Amelia Grumman George Miller Laura Grimmean Ernest Grimmmen Redding My Big Arthi Wheeler Gorge Nichols Amibrast Plurenc Biddbin Bridgeport Visco Mra Fiink J

Prohibition Case Seizure Leads to Continuance Request

Federal Prohibition Agent Anthony Mamon of Danbury reported the seizure of two trucks and tracks in Danbury. The court granted a continuance until Tuesday morning while Angelo Provusana and William Beecher, among others, were released. Agents say the analy sis shows alcohol content mostly under one percent.

Danbiri Det & Che Telagri Anthohy Mamon Danbury Ain Angelo Provusana Rudgapom Willam Beecher New Haven Ana Luals

Huntington Grange Hosts Visiting Night Full of Entertainment

Huntington Grange welcomed about 100 attendees for Visiting Night with Shelton and Woodbridge delegations present. Miss Ethel Beardsley and others organized performances including a guitar solo, recitations, and a piano selection. The event featured a quartet, a talk by the master, and a community dinner followed by plans for a talk on the Parent-Teachers Association.

Devon News Roundup Reflects Local Events And Accidents

Telegram reports John Gill of Berwwn on Rocky Spring Hospitalized with both legs broken after a car accident. Milford High tops Shelton in football. Misses Blenche and Marjorie Gill visit Northfield. Christian Endeavor rally set with Frederich Waljaa as speaker. October 17 dedication planned for Masome Temple addition. Voter eligibility and registration details circulated. Devon Improvement Association meets Monday. ladies auxiliary gathers Tuesday. Campbell rents Arthur Tarris store corner Spring Street to run news and clearance shop.

Devon John Gill Berwwn Street Rocky Spring Wall Milford Shelton Blenche Marjorie Gill Northfield Helen Limer Berwin Street Chistian Endeavor Society Devon Union Church United Church Bridgeport Frederich Wal- Jia Correction Neword New York State Christian Endeavor Union Masome Pemple Ansantawae Doherty and No ¢ Chemical House Walnut Beach Devon Improvement Assertion Ladies' Auxiliary Campbell Arthur Tarris Spring Street BB Grippey

William Anderson fined and jailed for wife abuse in Stepney court

William Anderson was arrested by Constable Morris French on charges of abusing his wife. He was arraigned before Judge Chiles fmnalley, fined $1 and costs totaling $18.50, and given a 30 day jail sentence suspended on appeal. About 69 people attended the college event where William college was noted as the winner with several named attendees. Towns nearby were represented and over $25 was raised. Registrars of the dawn will be at Town hall on Tuesday October, with plans for the November election discussed. The day ended with social cards hosted by Mr and Mrs PJ Beardsles and visitors from Bridgeport.

Monroe Lelegram Service William Anderson Morris French Stepney Lnfore Ludge Chiles Anderson College Wenslheid Vivid W. Johnson All Williams College Charles Skillings GDC DeWolfe Benjamin Hurd Jack Cunningham Qyver Dawn Tuesdas Shelton Robert Sinttan Vourac Fire Company Taairlhes Ayrbury Lusmeas PJ Beardsles George Thonas Ruth Bridgeport Lelemam Servic Cole Sloanosta Capley Jennie Rossonan Mary Bena Abe Martin Really Hook Bond Gas Street Tianis Mec Arths Jersey City Jauitha Carthy Pleasimt Street Richmond Gosne Lilien Edward Munlington Elevatoredon Ulowy Chineh Suffiagui Centii New York du Teesner Gon New Lok Lhiy Committee

The Farm Life Shaped Calvin Coolidge President

A Vermont upbringing in Plymouth shaped Calvin Coolidge's character. John Coolidge, a trusted local farmer and public servant, mentored his son's honesty, perseverance, and sense of duty. The article notes Coolidge’s quiet, industrious nature and his deep ties to plain people and rural life.

Birth of daughter noted for Merton Abbott family

Mr and Mrs Merton Abbott of Bridgeport receive congratulations on the birth of their daughter at home. The item lists local social notes and attendance records from Upper Leng TH School, club rallies, firemen meetings, Junior Silth in lime class, and local arrests including John Svisi of New London for reckless driving.

Long Hui Helen Reed Doris Rensull Ruth Reynald Michael Gabor George Kingman Charles Reed John Whilis Elizabeth Cadwell Jean Cadwell Ruth Elweed Lilan Farrar Isabel Farrar Ruth Kelly Ruth Smith Anita Bragaw Dpworth Let Washington WW PY Bredgapot Richard Edwards Linn Abbott Lenora Meiche Troethy M. Seeley Sno Edna Sherwood Edna Clark Phyllis Walker Walter Radcliffe Agren Whitney Andrew William Sherwood Milton Pease Samuel D Seeley Kenneth W Sherman Thomas Northrop Ungaluchk Silth Ther Rey Luca Thursby Foullan Ostabel Yarnest Bherman Isenneth Wilkinson Stratford Charleton Masa Carleton Loyne Beckwith Fred Beckwith

Patrus Success Auireus Features a Strong Man

A rugged strongman capable of stumping the traveling at fifty mules per hour draws attention as many pedestrians tire slowly in the Lime-Punch period.

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Brookfield Community Meeting and Postponed Events

Local Brookfield town meeting and election were held at the town hall on October 1 with plans for official duties. A Congregational Missionary Society program at the home of Mrs Frederick was postponed to October 10. Invitations extended for various social and family events, including a wedding in St Joseph's Church and visits by local residents and relatives.

Rbrookfield Ovi Congregational Missionary Society Sas Frederick Curtis Eva Dhiriteth Blaenbesa Ind Leonard Elsenboss Henjamin Ward Mitchell New York John Terly Forks Buffalo N Bie Sidgaur St Peers Connecticut Wes Henry Anderson Hartford Tawt William Ro Hamlin Brookfield Center oMis Anna Cailaan

Visit Notes From Various Families Across Massachusetts

Lordship Lordssitu Orb B-CBs ele iam Service Mrs ana Mia Rierud and daughter Marjane visit Sewlark then travel to Stritfoid Mis WG Linehurgh visits friends in Lowell Miss Mrs A UC Lamed and daughters Joan and Jelly extend their stay with Joaryh Tarsen in Boston Mr Eames president of Standard Maintenance Company Ruth Carhoun Whitinsydh MA sues her agents Mit and Airs Seth Calhoun of sit ile Ford iad Mrs Charles Hand Margbaria Lawn closes Ladship house and returns to Bridgeport

Lordsitu Orb Cbs Ele Ana Mia Rierud Marjane Sewlark Eames Standard Maintenance Company Ruth Carhoun Whitinsydh Mass Mit Seth Calhoun Sit Ile Ford Charles Hand Margbaria Lawn Bridgeport

New Canaan Girl Weds New Jersey Man

Miss Ann Pat Tinbirt, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Tinbirt of New Canaan, married at 4 o clock yesterday afternoon at St Marks Episcopal Church. Rev Hebart Shipman, bishop of the New York diocese, officiated with the Bayard Olgate pen of My and Mrs Kidney of Orange County in attendance.

New Canaan Ann Pat William Tinbirt Kew Yorke Bayard Olgate Orange Hebart Shipman Have York

Uncollected Tax List in Newtown Shows Balance

Report from Tax Collector notes $2,442 total personal taxes due with amounts from 1997 and 1992 still on the list. Abatement of $6 recorded, plus various charges and penalties. notes on trials and local names appear amid broader community notices and church-related events.

Newtown

Caretaker Named Beneficiary in Norwalker Will

A Norwalker will reveals the caretaker as beneficiary. The document details shares for Martin, Drelin Matthews, and Chauncey Moss at 49 Wall Street and 1 Turtle Street, with funds and real estate to be divided among three children and their issue upon death. The executor is identified as Geon F Fibramin of 49 Wall Street New York.

Norwalk Ding le Roel Hondred Thordeltas Willem Nawath Dammiry Jos Wik Tlovente New York Chauncey Mossman Martin Thoms Gogins

Wilton boosters seek new census in town effort

Wilton citizens push for a special 1920 census to correct undercounted population. The report shows 1284 residents and 17 602 acres, with a net loss since 1910 of 422 people and only about half the number of registered voters.

Wilson Telezrart Servicr Wilton Ant Wilton Wi Tor Wei Rays Briggepgit Usl

Ridgefield Estate Sold to Doctors for Sanitarium

Ridgefield estate once owned by Col Tdwud Mc Knox has been sold to a syndicate of doctors who will use it as a sanitarium. The property overlooks Long Island Sound and includes several houses and winding Bluestone roads through the grounds.

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Pills Promise Quick Flesh Gain From Cod Liver Oil Tablets

An advertisement touts Cod Liver Oil Tablets as a solution for thinning bodies, claiming rapid weight gain and improved health. It cites a case of a woman who gained 15 pounds in five weeks and promises a money back guarantee if no gain occurs, with tablets sold by druggists nationwide.

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