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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1923

Page

10

Shelton Firemen Sail To Port Chester Centennial

Shelton dispatch reports seventy EcholTose company firemen depart from Derby station for Port Chester New York to join centennial festivities with the Derby Storms Ansonia Websters Ragies Seymour company and a 30 piece band. Local coal shipments ease worry while families return from travel and preparations continue for minstrel rehearsals and a wedding at St Marys Church Derby.

Shelton Impettial Telestani EcholTose Company Port Chester N.Y Derby Seymour Strankes Ments Raymond Kendrick Cramer Edward Toi Echos

Woman and Men Sentenced in Bribery Case

In Silistol on October 17 Mrs Gene Totkowski and several defendants faced Judge Malone for bribery and witness intimidation. Totkowski received a day in jail while Edward Sounds William Fink and Robert J. Robertson were sentenced to 30 days each. Other defendants were fined or received shorter penalties and all were remanded to custody or instructed to remain away from the area.

Silistol Geneviews Totkowski Edward Sounds William Fink Robert J. Robertson Malone Tlotkoawake Salys Mary Shea Millergon Neal

Woman to Fill Easton Pulpit for First Time

Imperial to the Telecran reports that Miss Dorothy Wheeler will lead services at the Lee Methodist Church as the first woman to occupy the pulpit. Rev Benry McCallum and Mrs McCallum left for a ten day trip to Flanders NY. her father’s death in Scotland is noted. Wheeler has not announced the sermon topic yet.

Atlanta George TP Nock Prindie New York Worith Beach New York City Estelle Emma Kuss Shelton’s Sehnel Board Faston Imperial UG Burnin Lee Methodist Church Dorothy cWhealer Fermedist Thepark Benry McCallum Mraa Mirman Ang Ahi Maire County Farm Bureau Wilelard Gillette Turn Iureau Clarence Jennings Stanley Bibbing George G Tes Malet Senford Gillette Hdaward Knight Albert Wwli Joseph Wer Toseth Tishon Yountertain Aid Society Stephen Nelson Ladies’ Aid Society Indies Grangehall Anoth Shiladel Cowey Shelton Neswirhar Hall Yank Mallett Tashua Twelyn Berkshires Tuehard Ty and Koysan Berk- the Whiley Mountains Sanday Tegan Tere Edward Joisgan Philypsburg Wyllam Tyan Merimendene Hisun Sherman Green Mountain Turist

Stamford tobacco magnate leaves Willson estate

A Stamford tobacco magnate and general capitalist, Massa Cobb, died April 9 en route from Hot Springs Arkansas to New York. Probate filing lists a $4,000,000 estate with a $26,000 Strawberry MIT purchase and properties in New York and Greensboro North Carolina. Nonspecific details and fragmented lines describe settlement actions and associated individuals.

Cobb Lown New York Greensboro N. C

Norwalk Hospital elects officers at annual meeting

Norwalk Oct 1 eight elected and one alternate directors were named at the Norwalk Hospital dissociation meeting. E T Bedford was named president with Taine Chivinagiy as vice president and Harry J Lane as treasurer. James O Blubbell was secretary and Mary AL Vedic named general manager. The medical staff remained the same. the gathering was orderly with most officers re elected.

Norwalk Bedford Taine Chivinagiy Harry Harry J1. Lane Secretary. Tames Ot. Blubbell Executive” Cosamitroe Ruoduesava Manford Counsawl Johnny Mias Mary AL. Vedic Vic Serayer Thennual Seraion Mlb

Wilton Woman Seriously Hurt in Norwalk Smash

Mrs. Arthur Lituic is confined to her home with serious injuries after a head on collision on the Winnipauk division Norwalk line. Eight passengers were shaken up but only she required medical attention. The other occupants escaped serious harm and she is under care of Dr. Yvon Norwalk. Authorities report no fatalities and a police check is underway.

Wilton Aircram Arthur Lituic Winnipauk Norwalk Giennevlicut At & O Frederick Hopkins Taper Ludlow Boarh Nownalk Winnifred Igopikins The Wilton Mlephon Ea Change

Mill Workers Body Recovered From River

A mill worker’s body was recovered from the river after being missing since Saturday. Rescue teams located the body late at night, ending a search that involved local authorities and volunteers. Further details on identity and the cause of disappearance were not immediately released.

Wue Get PTI Volutienen

Danbury Prohibition Debate At Local Convention

W C T U and anti prohibition factions mobilize in Danbury seeking support. Workers report 140 members in pants, while organizers press for moderation rather than repeal. Local representatives say normalization of alcohol policy is unlikely, favoring reform within prohibition.

Theo Fieres Shateena League Aierima Pantiucy Ico Danbury

Stratford Man Settles Suit After Striking Woman

Stratford man settles suit for 18000 damages arising from a collision that fatally injured a woman named Howe. The case was to go before a jury in Superior Court today but the parties reached a settlement before court. Local legion members prepared a dance floor for the season and final deed of gift approval was given at Monday night’s post event. Costume Thrive: Catholic Daughters planned an off-season costume dance in Red Men’s hall with closet cleanouts and recycled outfits.

Ney Daughames Howe Mhiowe Marsh Stoddard Day T George Fourla Seymore Parmalec Wartford American Legion Stratford Sterling the Legion Mie Mulling Red Men's Hall

Bridgeport Fire Ladies In Show For Stepney Folk

Bridgeport fire ladies stage a themed show to aid Stepney folk, presenting a vivid evening of performance amid street closures and crowd attention. The event features local ensembles and highlights community solidarity.

Bridgeport Fire Ladies Stepney Folk

Trumbull Grange Visits Greenfield Event

A fragmentary report describes Trumbull Grange members visiting Greenfield with unclear details. Mentions Speen and possible neighbor towns, a meal, and social hour amid scattered, unreadable notes. The readable parts indicate a local lodge gathering with refreshments and companionship.

Monroe Residents Share News In Local Social Roundup

The column lists multiple Monroe residents visiting and hosting events. It notes Mr. and Mrs. David Parker and two children visiting family from Cheshire, a sermon at the spring Congregational church by Mr. Seaver of Yale Divinity School, and gatherings at homes of H. T. Curtiss, Mair Burrcomer, and others. Additional social visits include Greenwi n, Tauston, and Tauston connections with local families, reflecting community activity.

M. Burrcomer Stanley Winans Billy Greenwien Lextie Shelton Lloyd Stevens Hart Lewis Tauston Monrie

Women Mission Boards Meet in Wilton Session

Delegates from Saris and nearby cadahl ae gathered for the Wilton session of the New Haven branch of the Warelen mission societies. Rev. Jfiion Pelogy of Rasta led the keynote as Mrs Marriott Reynolds opened the meeting. Discussions covered Ten Age Missionary Ryelw and other topics with speakers including Mrs Whilip Browning and Marion Betts.

Whilip Browning New Mige Marion S. Betts Worl Winchester

Cryptic Westport High School Turmoil Over Cheating Allegations

garbled local report cites Westport WEETPOWE and Guigles High School associated with a cheating controversy. Names and places are unclear in the OCR, but references to November 147 and a shift in youth activities appear amid stray mentions of Norwalk, Dawes, and Bridgeport contexts, with unnamed individuals connected to a disrupted event schedule.

Guigles High School Greeagsskey Shilvay Pyenus Norwalk Daan Bile Bs Indies Lei Ator Ek

Friends Honor Newtown Pioneer at His Funeral

The funeral of Doha Innell Ow Jagery was held at St. E's church with a requiem mass by Rev. Michael Regan. Relatives from Shelton, Heymon Street, Nerby, Kent, Danbury, and Berkshires attended the service and grave. Tributes included a floral display and songs by Mrs. Corbett. Speakers and attendees included Rev. Edward Joisgan and others from nearby communities.

Waiier Scinstrel Michael Darean St. Joseph's Church Siram Lodge Denree Reag Shelton Milford Syd Hepen Mie Genevieve Loretta Johnson Haughien Tate Dyeng Bev Fitzgerald Haiti Collis Hewtoven Get Doha Innell Ow Jagery Traf Che Robert Gannon St. E'S Church Owlnek Michael 3. Regan St. Thos Simes EB. Corbett

Crawford Picked to Lead Legion Past Commanders

The Legion's Past Commanders choose Crawford of Riverside Avenue to lead meetings in Malrtieht county. Representatives from Norvalk Mairfield Stratford Isridge Port Stamford and Weirport attend. George Moore of Erdenport elected secretary treasurer. New leadership aims to expand county work and support future events.

WysrPah Ennaera Malrtieht Christchurch Marr Avenues Tonakt Crawford Riverside Avenue Norvalk Mairfield Stratford Isridge Port Stamford Wierport Pra-Leth

Danbury Firemen Headed to Port Chester Excursion

Danbury firemen will travel to Port Chester New York tomorrow on an excursion train run by the Beckorial Hose company for the firemen’s centennial. The special train leaves Danbury at 5 o clock tomorrow morning and returns tomorrow evening. Ridgefield band will provide music. The party includes Chief Thomas A. Lounsbury and Peter Beekoria along with several firemen.

Danbury Spechel Banbury Port Chester N.Y Beckorie Dewbury Ridgefinla Chiles Peter Beekoria Thomas A. Lounsbury

Funeral for David D Wright Draws Political Notables

Simple funeral services in Danbury honor Republican Town Chairman David D. Wright. City officials and political figures, including Congressman Schuyler Merritt and Sheriff Simeon Pease, attended as bearers from Danbury to St James Episcopal Church. Floral tributes marked the large public turnout.

Gafler David D. Wright Shertic Sovernmenn St. James Fpiscopal Church Ludge Samuel A. Davis Herbert Dude Politieal

Ansonia Child Killed by Drill in Father's Shop

In Ansonia Det 17 a four year old boy, Donald Dunn, died when a drill press toppled in his father's shop on Church Street. The accident occurred as the child played near the machine, pinning him to the floor and crushing his skull. Physicians assessed the fatality shortly after.

Ansonia Det Donald Dunn Moon James W. Dunn Church Sireet Piysicians Cate

Devon and Beaches Daves and Local Notables Gather

Devon and area residents mix social visits at Dridzenort Avenue. Former Hillside Park players, local merchants, and town couples attend gatherings and a Reading Club meeting shading notes of recent hospital stays and school sports plans. The Milford High team eyes a Friday game against Skelton School as part of a historic match-in-progress. One fourth of New York state savings and loan members are women.

Daves Reir Ail Eletrician Timmpton Fonds Devon Stallings Parens Pring Im Cievelaml Frank Ada Wimbesty Westview Taireet Reson Club Larg 5Daha Florencs Smith Geurebe Orton Satis Ratstrom Bridgeport A. J. Androwa Lk.danes Wilnus Read Legoard- Rotstand Tis Erect N. Yoox Ghrowttkin Hillside Park Harford Mastford Hospital Ijurias Tradkin Milford High Schont Hoyehhun School Siiglton The Savings and Loan Jussadalna New York State Mada Uh

Trapped by Fire Aged Woman Saved by Youths in Norwalk

Fire in an apartment at 10 1/2 Cross Street Norwalk injures Mrs Anan Volpigs aged seventy. Youths John Noon and Willan Mulvey aid evacuation. one firefighter suffers smoke injuries while fighting flames. Fire destroys second floor. estimated loss $16,000. Officials probe trolley crash in Winnipauk with blame still unsettled. Connecticut Tunnel company blamed for emergency signaling questions. investigation ongoing. Soldiers Home event planned for November 7 with WWI veterans expected.

Norwalk Marry Farrington Plotver Meak and Loilder Company Youngs Mulvey Nooney Younse Younse, Threu Isaac Austin Chaungey Mh Brundage Jack Waterhouas Watten Bollidisk

Redding Votes to Move Soldiers and Sailors Monument

At the annual town meeting community members approved relocating the Soldiers and Sailors Monument from Putnam Park to a location near Reading Center. The $400 appropriation funds the move, with plans to preserve a park view and minimize disruption to residents.

Redding Rekove Putnam Park Hedding Sisjoornaa Inwa Putnaw Rowlding Center Bette Teedding Ridge

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