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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1926
Page
6
Milford Oct 17 Special The Chamber of Commerce discusses a town wide sewerage program as vital for Milford's future growth. Two practical options are explored including a state backed investigation via a town sewer committee with E Guyott named as a potential member.
George M Neving of New Fairfield purchased the property of its Transportation company at Danbury by offering the highest sealed bid of 881,190 at a bankruptcy trustee sale conducted by James B Cuff. Bids ranged from Neving’s bid to 4500. Neving gave no statement on plans for the property.
Milford reports only one new building permit this week as Le Chateau pavilion on the east bank of the Housatonic is leveled. Errold E. Thomas plans multiple homes on the site, with M. Yhontis to begin work on two houses soon. Other developments include 12 to 18 new dwellings by Hugh Shalvey and several homes under construction along Laurel Beach and nearby streets, signaling a busy period in local real estate and residential expansion.
The Soviet government appointed Charles F. E. Stuart of New York to reorganize the Donets coal mines to American standards. Stuart expects adoption of his recommendations and replacement of German Russian equipment with modern American machinery, with planned U S expenditure from 50,020,000 to 75,000,000.
The Nichols library reports circulation by format totaling 2 869 with 1 579 adult fiction 241 adult non fiction 648 juvenile fiction and 359 juvenile non fiction. Town updates include election of Lester Mc Shelton as assessor in Trumbull, travel notes on residents visiting New York City and Bridgeport, school activities at Arnold's school and the Nichols turn hike plans.
Stamford Utah police arrested three women Adeline Cer, Rose Pe, and another unnamed woman in a Springdale district liquor raid after a complaint of two drunken men in a car. One man, John Nesbit, was charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated. his companion Thomas Nesbit faced separate charges. The women were released on bail and may face no further prosecution. The cases are set for Monday morning.
Long Hill in Oct reports fines for license violation and theft case to be heard Oct 18 at the Long Hill firehouse. Local baseball win 25 to 13 over White Plains, Columbus Day program at the school with poems and readings. Community meetings, club activities, and visits detailed, including Parent-Teacher Association events and social gatherings in various homes.
Stamford police led a taxi patrol raid on Pacific Street and surrounding areas arresting sixteen on liquor violations. The operation, led by Chief John B. Brennan and Captain Walter Williams with Prosecuting Attorney Max Spelke, targeted known speakeasies and blind pigs amid a longstanding effort to clean up the area. Bail set at $400 for first offenders and $1,000 for repeat violators. all cases to be heard Monday.
Oct 1 notes from Trumbull show Lester M. Shelton of Nichols named Assessor by the Board of Selectmen to address vacancy caused by Kelriggs resignation. Stratford visitors Mrs Wallace Ifurd and two children call on Marx Erle Osterbers. local residents Arthur and Harold Christie and others attend gatherings at Holyoke and Saybrook area homes. Wedding plans, engagements, and lists of attendees populate the page, with occasional minor misprints and garbled lines reflecting a busy community social scene.
In SSELS on October 17 AP reports the cabinet council will discuss stabilization of the franc. The full matter is expected to be settled soon with decrees ready for signature as He embarks on October 30.
About 25 members of Facil Grange surprised Mr. and Mrs. Cook of Stratford with a blanket gift for their recent marriage. Numerous local groups met, elected officers, and planned yearlong activities. Highlights include Blue Ribbon sewing clubs, Masonic Home fundraiser, Achievement Night preparations, and a crowded harvest whist event with prizes and out-of-town guests.
Easton Taston reports a local Grange gathering with Willard Neste, Sherwood, Beers, Jemmines and Shewood as officers or members. The event includes a堂 parade, a novelties program, and plans for a November meeting at a Maine site. A nationwide Grange delegation is planned for Fairfield County communities.
Dr. John Temple, chemist of this city, will receive the Terking medal for 1937 for achievements in chemical research notably a method to obtain potash from brines at Searles Lake. The award honors distinguished service to chemistry and notes the new plant could supply about 20 percent of United States potash needs amid wartime shortages. Dr. Charles H. Herty, president of the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Association, announces the selection.
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