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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1923

Page

18

Shelton Recovers 3000 In Back Taxes From Holmes 60

Shelton, Oct 12. The city gains 3000 from the back taxes of the defunct Volmer Manufacturing Co. The funds came through attorney Athenya with the city council planning action on the matter. Local notices note Columbus Day holiday plans and community events including card parties and a potential fire truck fundraising effort.

Shelllon Fenney Dillion Keane von Bohs Columbus Howe Shelton Building and Loan Association Seti Frank Willer Howeave Omer Larerswith Congregational Church What Qarch Derby Cearge Wo Judeon Yale China

Danbury Post American Legion to canvass ex servicemen

Danbury, Oct 11 special to the Telegram. The Danbury post American Legion auxiliary will launch a month long membership drive starting tomorrow. Volunteers will visit every part of the city to list ex service men and recruit them. It is estimated about 1000 ex servicemen in Danbury may be eligible for membership.

Dantury Danbury Post American Lexion Owith Dai Theie Weir Jem Danbury Berahiy Ivemen Wiveman Art Trumbull Com. Chemical Company Wapmunity M. A. Tarris

Fires Plague Ansonia Shop Three Times in One Night

In Ansonia a lumber shop behind the Italian Baptist mission on Central Street burned after three fires within hours. Firefighters arrived late on the final blaze, despite earlier alarms. No cause yet found. building owned by Bell Seymour and used by Corzinsky as a lumber store. damage estimated at substantial value.

Ansonia Det Televsiin Blacksouth Department Amin Webster and Basle Puildineg Ie Gundmans

White Phiny School pupils honored in September program

Special to the Teterram reports perfect attendance at White Phiny School for September. Grades I and IV list numerous named students. The piece also notes a parsonage visit, fall plans in Virginia, and a firefighters Halloween dance committee. Married Lawrence Burys announced with details of betrothal and forthcoming Monroe home plans.

Prumelle Teterram White Phiny School Tietel Gratz Misse Boxlin CatherineAmico Mildred Wel- Aline Gill Helen Rakowsky A Wheeler Richard Am Kyot Joseph Liary Gill Mary Henri Knerhi Anmie Imhof Ivelyn Ws Alarenes Golln Robert Kyech Eugene Tatcano Waery Feller Russell Hayden Dorowihy Brels Amelia Bolnay Doris Foster Lillian Hendricks Dorothy Wells Rose D'Amico de é—Columba D'amico Ag ‘Ortell Henry Henlaghan Joniella Cyriele Arthur Chris Frank Greyink Righard 0 Saybrook Parsonage Her Perenty Rev Mra Wd White Virginia Rave Heey Thomas Ko Handa Munthe Migs Josephine Deote New York Grange Brauner Ghirence J. Sherwood Hartford Benel Janis Mes - Lawrence Bury Lautrence Dee Mourtey Metai Seper Ates Clinton Wy Seper Burr Monroe

Fake hunter crackdown sweeps Wilton streets

Wilton investigators report several youths halted for carrying shotguns but found to have hunting licenses. Warnings issued as game warden notes partridge and pheasant seasons open while quail and skunk remain protected until October 1. City concerns include barking dogs and a post office house sale, with transit fare hikes angering Wilton commuters facing a $101 monthly jump to South Norwalk.

Wilton Lauinsen Bridgeport Washington Hawshurst Bolden Hill Chilchester Hirst Hubbell Des Warden Pleasants Thomas F. Gilbert Gregory's Point Norwalk Iust Twensys Socrt Toy Point Wilton Station Svnse Norwalk

Milford Nurse Association reports strong year in Milford

Special Telegram summary shows Milford Visiting Nurse Association activity in August and September with Mrs Christina Wappe as public health nurse and temporary substitution by Mrs Walsh. The report details patient counts, new admissions, home visits, tubercular cases, births, deaths, and overall care status through September ending with 76 under care and 118 nursing visits.

Milford Christine Wappe Milford Visiting Nurse Association Walsh Bridgeport Visiting Nurse Association Wanpo Carr

Citizenship Refused To Six Danbury Applicants

Twenty six applicants were admitted while six were refused citizenship after wartime military service exemptions. The session of the ligation court adjourned to continue tomorrow.

Danbury Banbury GFL Tee Canedial Cathor Telegeamn Jude Jon Rotelone Indi Wwdlye Oiacs

Driver of Death Car Faces Inquest In Danbury

An inquest into the fatal auto accident that killed eleven year old Tyonild Melan is planned in Danbury. The driver, a Danbury public school physical instructor, is unable to attend due to injuries and illness. The coroner subpoenas him. no other witnesses are expected. Greenwich plans a large centennial parade in Port Chester with 1600 musicians, grand marshal Frank Meff, and multiple fire and police bands participating.

Wirgenield Csngelal William P. Aditix Danbury Tyonild Melean Fx Oreon Aoanbury Whetal Raw Lowe Adams Tle Stiteu Guy Dinbury Greenwich Get Port Chester N.Y Irank iMeft Atnogerone, Volune and Protection Companies Grnwich Greenwich Fire Patrol Wweral Chester County Connecticut Mil Street South Water Street Within Street Merdaynine William Mill Street North Regent Street Westchester Avenue Liberty Square Wil Slater Assembly Westtheser-@illmore hotel Amageronns Seventh Regiment Band New York Amagerones Cathijolie Protectory Milford

Monroe Women’s Auxiliary Harvest Event Plans

Special to the Telegram reports Monroe Fire Department No 1 and the Women’s Auxiliary plan a harvest fundraiser in early November to welcome a visitor from Providence. The October 9 meeting approved committees for flowers, deceased-member tributes, and the November whist event with Mrs Ambrose Kck in charge and Mrs Dorothy HH J Lord winning a prize.

Montlge Qez Phe Monreg Dow N No. 1. Inc Bire Ane Paratus Providence Fe. I Monroe Mic Duesday J. Oaper Ambrugt Hurd Theodore Beardsley Chag He. Dohn von Lord A. Smilth Ales NM. Johnson WH. J. Bord Missimmons J. C. Shelton Smith Tybord Pers Dorothy HH. J Thor Peardulay Dain Ambrose Kck

Ridgefield residents plan auto tours and relocations

Special to the Telegraph reports Ridgefield residents, including A. V. Davis, Jgcph Walters, and John Walters, preparing auto tours to Washington and West Point amid property changes near Michael Vox holdings. Emma Milbett and daughter return to New York, while Mrs. accles Wo Neth visits New Jersey and Long Island with family.

Ridgefield Gel V. Davis Cov Storm Kini West Point Meriford Sprinefield Davia Rel National Tank Jgcph Walters John Walters Washington Blair Mone Vern Michael Vox Barminghire Mila Blace Mra Emma Milbett Ratlard Nw York Accles New Jersey Long Taland Charles Astoria George Dd. Karnes Madison N. J

Fairfield Women Republicans Meet in Danbury

Fairfield County Republican Women's Association holds quarterly meeting and luncheon at Hotel Green Danbury on Saturday October 11. Morning business session at 11 and luncheon to follow with speakers John C Downs Danbury town chairman and Mrs Gilbert Horner Danbury in charge of ticket sales. Committee chaired by Mrs Ella Eleciy of Bridgeport.

Danbury Fairfield County Republican Women's Hotel Green Ohn C. Downs I Ty Gilbert Horner Anbury Mra Bila Eleciy Bridgeport

Missioner Coby to Represent Milford Girls at State Meet

Devon and Beaches Devon October 21 special to the Telegram notes Missioner Coby of Murrhy Beach will represent Milford Swimming Club girls at a New Haven meeting Sunday October 20 to organize a Connecticut Girls Athletic Association for state and national events. Other notes mention Mal Mynrs planning a Florida trip, various residents moving within Devon, and local infrastructure progress on a transforming station on Bridgeport Avenue improving heating services.

Devon Missioner Coby Murrhy Beach Milford Swimming Club New Haven Girls’ Athletic Association Connecticut Tie Town Mal Mynrs Florida Springsted Hillwide Park Bridgeport Avenue Hummel Bron Ying Springsteen Kenk Street Beidageport United A Fridgeport Edward Longs Murimer Nutter Fairview Street Barnes Tayton Street Philadelphia

Milford Night Schools Add Advanced Course

Milford residents learn night school at Milford High will expand for the present year. The school board voted to hire an additional teacher to supervise high school studies including stenography typewriting cookkeeping and other advanced subjects requested by 15 pupils finishing grammar school last year.

Milford Milford High School Predenek Corham

Greenwich Autoists Return From Long Trip

Greenwich Oct 11 Special to the Telegram following a long motor trip C A Spoiz of Greenwich and Dr Hi G Bosyman of New York have returned home. The 9245 mile journey ran smoothly with no major delays though a blaze was extinguished before damage. Other items note TV and radio events in New York and local fire and Needlework Guild activities scheduled for October 18 and 19.

Greenwich Spetial C. A. Spoiz Hi. G. Bosyman New York Sotor

Italians Eager to Enter America Says U S Consul

Norwalk Connecticut dispatch reports U S Consul Homer M Byington of Naples says forty million Italians desire migration to the United States. Congestion at Naples delays crossings and millions await visas though thousands already applied. Many return to Italy due to marriage and citizenship rules, while Italy hopes Washington will relax immigration limits to allow more legal entry.

Norwalk Conn Italy United States Naples Homer MM Byingran Comsul Aia Oaly Sims Byington Wason Stcare Irl America Staly Socre

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