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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1924
Page
11
Long, garbled notes from a Coolidge Club meeting reference Monroe, local figures, and a town event. The disjointed text mentions speakers, attendees, and various names, suggesting a community gathering with plans and recognitions.
Danbury reports indicate Serre and De Klyn will be nominated at the city caucus. Details on candidates and process appear in the section, with local party officials confirming the plan despite fragmented text origins.
A traveler journeys from Dinbmian lands to Danbury Fair via train and ship, covering 3000 miles. He visits San Francisco and Bind, spending Sundays with acquaintances before continuing as a pilot in the aviation corps.
Bingham is billed to address a Danbury rally Tuesday evening in Crystal Auditorium under Danbury Labor Club auspices. The event, attended by labor leaders and local officials, aims to energize the crowd ahead of upcoming political activities in the region.
A packed town hall event features the Women’s Town Improvement meeting at the studio in the rear of Town Hall. Portraits and commercial designs will be shown by artists. hostesses and members assist as planning notes and charity drives are discussed for the coming weeks.
Firefighters from No 1 and No 7 companies battled a large blaze that consumed debris on the Milford wharf, threatening beams and spires of a nearby building. The flames spread from a refuse pile but were controlled after a lengthy effort. no injuries reported.
Fragmentary OCR text from a Weston Vermont page segment. Many garbled names and numbers present with no clear story, event, or dates readable. Likely a mixed collection of notices, standings, or program references without coherent context.
Four assailants entered a River state home and attacked six men at the wall. One wielded a chair, another struck a man, and the group fled after ransacking the dwelling and seizing valuables. The incident left injuries and confusion as the suspects escaped.
Police arrest Paul Fishery of New York after he attempted pocket theft at Danbury. Sergeant John Kelly witnesses the struggle as the thief squirms free and is held in jail on $2000 bond awaiting a hearing. Police note Fishery has a history of pocketing in the week.
The Devon Improvement Association plans a Funny Hat Night event with members urged to wear humorous hats. Mrs Daisy Webler returns to Dayton after visiting Derby and New Orleans companions. Local guests and officials attend gatherings as community activities lint through spring on street events and political meetings.
Local event notes indicate Walling is set to deliver the opening speech at a midweek gathering. The program includes remarks from community leaders and a panel discussion on civic engagement hosted by the Women Voters group at the Revilmner center in Yo Walk.
Funeral service is held today for a Milford resident, with family and friends gathering to mourn. The service notes a long life, distant relatives, and ties to local churches, with remarks honoring the deceased’s contributions to the community.
An unclear OCR fragment describes a theft incident at a joint company office involving a Pietro meat auger. A bottle is mentioned and a boy from Wales is referenced. The text is garbled and names or places are not clearly readable.
In Westport a Bridgeport car carrying young people crashed after a reckless driving act by Will McCutchen of Glim Street. One vehicle hit a tree, and two girls were badly injured. McCutchen faces reckless driving charges. A second crash on Post Road involved Tracy Alensi of Vanessa Avenue New York whose car struck a telegraph pole. two girls were injured and Alensi claimed the other driver caused the collision.
Milford High School announces a first month report showing many pupils achieving high percentages. The list highlights top performers across subjects including chemistry English geometry and history, with several students named for honors and perfect or near perfect marks.
Miss Janeital of this place entered the freshman class of Connecticut College for Women in New London. Despite blindness, she takes the same number of subjects as other freshmen, proving remarkable ability and steady work ethic.
Danbury Democrats clash over endorsement of Judge Mason for probate court as factions led by James Coff and Frank Steven seek support. A Democratic probate convention at Hotel Green Monday will name candidates or endorse Mason, with senatorial and representative nominations also expected from Danbury and Redding.
Three Stamford men were injured in a 2am Saturday crash on Norwalk Hill. Walter Critchen of Mansfield Avenue drove the car at the Norwalk Armory. Ambrose Lohn Chanel Street Stephen Sivner Tewthorne Road and George Lushey Soundview Avenue were taken to Norwalk Hospital. All three men were later held on bond and scheduled for City Court appearance.
A fragmented list of local happenings includes fundraisers for Laurel Tleighty sanitarium, a popular annual masquerade in the school hall chaired by Ted erich J. Gawthra, road discussion by Major Bennett, and various social visits, dinners, and entertainments at churches and homes with numerous residents and guests named.
Greenwich reports a calm campaign with Republican Judge Stephen L. Radford and Democrat party backing for Probate Judge and local offices. Voters will caucus October 14 in the town building. The era of slow results persists as counters tally ballots into the night despite growing interest in voting machines.
Lordship Mr and Mrs William I Buight returned to their summer home on Pawling street after a vacation in Whitfield New Hampshire. Miss 4lethea Lyder of Stratford spent the weekend at evergreen Far Mill river with friends. Misses Doris and Christine Bunting attended the Yale Georgia football game in New Haven Saturday afternoon.
The Democratic city convention in Norwalk will nominate two state representatives and two justices of the peace. Le Roy D Downs, Legion inspector and vice commander, is a likely candidate for the Second district seat. Downs is described as an active progressive member of the party.
Greenwich reports Acacia Lodge No 5 40 and AM laid the cornerstone for the Wayside Cross in Christ Church Quadrangle to honor World War veterans. A large Masonic procession, choir and clergy attended as the ceremony followed ancient rites, concluding with hymns and the Battle Hymn Republic.
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