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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1924
Page
8
Fairfield report on juvenile welfare outlines valued asset view of local boys. Educator Atkinson cites 1800 Fairfield youths, $7.2 million combined worth, urging playgrounds and supervised activities. Prosecutor Wakeman notes juvenile court cases and calls for public play space and leadership programs.
Devons week brings voter education at Town hall with registration hours, Sunshine Circle farewelL party for a member leaving for Florida, St Andrews Guild sewing session, and social visits in Bridgeport and Ogden Street extension. Community events include a card party series by Devon Improvement Association and a clam chowder supper by Fort Trumbull Beach chapel volunteers.
Huntington Oct 14 Miss Baith Bowles and Ernest Almond hosted a party of New Haven friends at their Sound View Avenue home. The 82 youngsters enjoyed music, comedy, dancing, and a buffet lunch served by Mrs Harry Bowles. Several local residents were mentioned visiting relatives and hosting guests across town.
Norwalk police officers will attend the annual dinner hosted by John O'Sullivan at the Dorlon hotel on Wednesday with Mayor Thomas Robins presiding. The night shift will dine in the afternoon and the day staff serve in the evening, continuing a years long tradition started by Mr O'Sullivan and his late father.
The Southport area hosts the semi annual meeting of the Fairfield County Association of Congregational churches on Tuesday October 21 with sessions at 10:30 AM and 2 PM. Rev Ralph H White discusses Anti Saloon League work, Dr Sidney L Gull speaks, Rev Herbert B Brown addresses noon tasks, and Rev J K Birge notes Smyrna tragedy.
In Wilton, Oct 14, Edith Bunker wed her fiancé Paw Ernest Daving of Flushing L I in a chapel ceremony led by Rev Frederick R Bunker. Attendants included maid of honor Miss Ethel LeRoy, best man Henry P Burke, and ushers Malcolm Davies and Michael J Simsack. The couple will live in Flushing after a reception and gifts from guests.
Mins Margaret Klely of Bridgeport Normal School will address the first meeting of the Norwalk Council of Catholic Women on October 21 at the Club House on West Avenue, Norwalk.
Stratford area report of a two year old boy Od Hueney Surowiec burning to death after inserting paper into a kitchen stove while mother Mary Surowiec was shopping at a nearby grocery. Neighbors found the child aflame and a blanket smothered the flames. he died later at Bridgeport hospital. The article also covers local town notices on ash and garbage removal plans, a fire department caution, and town housekeeping updates.
Dr Nathaniel Seley leck was reelected president of the Danbury school board at the annual meeting for the 10th term. Officers named include vice president ex mayor William C Gilbert secretary Philip N Sunderland and assistant secretary Thatcher Hoyt. Committee assignments largely retain the same members with Ada C Pagan replaced by Aleven D Moore on the boards committees.
The Weller family moved on Saturday to the Muncher place finished by Patchen and son. Arthur C Bradley George D Cfford and Clarence Smith attended the probate convention at Westport Town Hall. Lulan, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hroch, is ill with influenza. Mr and Mrs K C Fiich entertain guests from Brooklyn over Columbus Day.
Lordship notices list visitors and moves including John and Mrs Wardell relocating to Bridgeport and guests at various homes. Upcoming events include Anna Llorahan's wedding at Cherry Street and a reception after the ceremony. Board of Governors meeting for Lordship Country Club and a masquerade plan are mentioned along with Parent-Traders Association and Lordship Athletic Association gatherings. Recent guests at Mrs Bout Nunnold’s Ocean Avenue home are noted.
Redding notices include an October 17 vestry meeting at Christ Church rectory and an October 18 Girl Friendly Society admission service at Christchurch. Lectures by Miss Dora Read Goodale in basket making and Miss Ella Glover on China mission follow, with a masquerade dance planned by the Recreation Commission.
The Zion Hill M E Church holds its annual chicken supper and gate of fancy articles at Gannon hall Wednesday evening, drawing tripada from neighboring towns. Wilton residents attend many visits, addresses, and celebrations as community figures travel to Lake Champlain, Montreal, Atlantic City, and Washington DC.
Danbury report states John F Lucey 17 of Holyoke Massachusetts has been discharged from Danbury hospital after last Thursday accident at the Peaceable street railroad crossing in Branchville. Joseph Kane also Holyoke and Edward Hines New York City remain hospitalized with Hines sustaining a fractured skull. both others improving per hospital.
Norwalk October 14 The First Ward Republican women will meet October 20 at the Royal James to organize a Coolidge club. Mia John C. Sharman, chairman of the faction, will preside. Hon Frank W. Gregory romin will introduce Samuel Orth of Ithaca and Mrs John Rugs of Shelton to discuss forming the club.
Danbury Oct 14 fire destroyed a vacant single family home on Peace street owned by N A Conkin. The owner and family were in Brewster at the time. Fire origin unknown though entry to spend the night is suspected. A barn on Highland avenue also burned but with little damage. Danbury girl Miss Mary Danis joins vaudeville troupe in Bridgeport. Knights of Pythias official visit to Worster Jorge in Danbury with a banquet planned.
South Norwalk lodge No. 629 Loyal Order of Moose will entertain state officers Thursday night. Delegation from Waterbury New Haven Bridgeport Danbury and Stamford will attend led by Waterbury president E. Dahl Derby vice president D. East Hartford vice president G. Limerick Danbury treasurer M. J. Kane.
Sam Castle of Statm ford was fined $25 and costs by Judge George H Vosburgh after arrest on the Post road for driving at a reckless rate by Motorcycle Officer Martin Lenpyle.
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