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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1927

Page

4

Paralysis Under Control Report From Norwalk

Infantile paralysis caused Norwalk first death, Ernest Worden a 21 year old truck driver from Alview avenue. He was ill about two weeks. diagnosis issued last Friday and quarantine began the day before his death. Three other local cases reported in Rowayton East Norwalk and Bettswood Road. Health officer Dr. Robert E. Purdue said origin unknown and remaining cases under observation are swelling under control.

Alview Avenue Worden Salwalk Coal Company Rowayton East Nornvalk Bettswood Road Norwalk Robert E. Purdue

Beware counterfeit fig syrups advertised for children

An old advertisement warns mothers against counterfeit fig syrups that promise to ease infant stomach issues. It claims legitimate syrups soothe upset bowels and fever, and urges consulting a druggist for a safe product, citing a "California" remedy and warning about fake labels.

Huntington Brothers Night Draws Largest Grange Attendance

Huntington October 23 Farmill River Grange records its biggest turnout for Brothers Night with a lively program of songs recitations and humor. Eleven members earned first degrees, guests arrived, and a substantial supper fed nearly 100 attendees.

New Fairfield News: Funeral and Weddings Highlight Local Life

Funeral services for Mrs. Ann Maria Pearce were held at her Calgary home with Rev. John M. Day officiating. Survived by husband, two grandsons, a great granddaughter, and grandchildren in Norwalk and Sparks. Interment at Florida Cemetery. Meredith Peck and Anita Miller wed at the bride’s Danbury home with Rev. Schoonhoven officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Carlson’s 25th anniversary celebrated in Danbury with a surprise party, gifts, and about 100 guests.

New Fairfield Ann Maria Pearce George AN. Pearce Cangary John M. Day Congregational Church William Nathan Couch Norwalk Seth T. Couch Sparks Nevada Beryl Couch Florida Branchville Anita C. Miller Francs Miller Meredith Peck Danbury M. Louise Goebel Howard Peck Wilber E. Schoonhoven Methodist Episcopal Church of Mrs. Carlson Charles Johnson of Sherman

Fisherman Dead After Line Anchored in Sound

Stamford October report AP notes John Metlowicz forty five was found lifeless in Long Island Sound with a large flounder on his line. Boatman Walter Griffin discovered him, body partly in water. Medical examiner Dr. Crane cites drowning and alcoholism. Survived by a widow and three children.

Stamford Associated Press John Metlowicz Walter Griffin Metowics Long Island Sound Mellowlez Raph W. Crane Melowleg

Milford Party Honors Bride at Home in Milford

A Milford October gathering at Mrs. Charles Sweeney’s Railroad avenue home celebrated Edith Sweeney’s engagement to Charles Donohue with a mixed shower and a mock marriage. Guests included Mrs. Jerry Regan and Mrs. Bessie Schultz among many locals. decorations featured Arden flowers and a collation was served.

Milford Charles Sweeney Railroad Avenue Edith Charlies Donohue Jerry Regan Bessie Schultz Thomas Phalen Thomas Glennon Herbert Marshall Charles Donohue Wilton Phalen W. McCann Henry Guibionner William Dwivkzer Ray Warner Wiliam Pickering Paul Sweeney Hannah Donohue William Holles Bessie Schulte Mary Bovine Bella Coplin Arden Indian River Grange Stratford Grange F. BR. Mager Milford High School Women's Association of the Congregational Church Central Grammar School John Collins Torrington M. F. Collins High Street Red Cross Milford Hospital Fellowcraft Association Masonic Temple Carl Maddocks Harry Tomlin New Haven Harry W. Stetton Broadstreet Isaac Mose Fort Trumbull Beach Nice France Mediterranean Sea Monte Carlo Riveria Milford Post American Legion Edwin C. Rowley Bridgeport

Republican Women 10 Form Club In Monroe

Monroe news reports a Republican club to be formed at the Monroe Town Hall on November 3 in response to a demand from local women. Mrs. Helen Lewis, president of the Fairfield County Women's Re- is named in the coverage.

Monroe Monroe Town Hall Helen Lewis Fairfield County Women's

Purcell Trial Set On Uruger Law Charges In Westport

Westport Purcells Daniel and Mildred of 55 State street face arraignment Monday in Westport Town Court on Uguer law violations. Deputy Judge Adams noted possible continuance while Attorney David Goldstein represents them. Police raided the Purcell home October 7, confiscating about 800 worth of alleged liquors. The case draws strong local interest and a crowded courtroom is expected at 10 o'clock. Purcell previously served ten days in Bridgeport County jail after a Greenwich 1928 Aquor law conviction. In unrelated news, Thomas Milenski collided with a car owned by Robert Stranahan. no injuries or arrests reported. Mrs Kiernan reports her Russian wolfhound Peter escaped from a Fairfield County Hunt Club show in Greens Farms.

Westport John F. Godill-iot Daniel Mildred Purcell State Street Joseph Adams Godillot David Goldstein Bridgeport Farcells Bernard R. Scully Charles C. Chamberlain Purce Purcell Greenwich Thomas Milenski Robert A. Stranahan Shore Road Saugatuck Potter S. Morgan Greens Forme Road John Kiernan Devon Fairfield County Hunt Club Greens Farms Peter

Stratford Fire Dept Reports 164 Fires In Year

Stratford chief Allan D. Judson reports 164 fires last year causing 12860 in damage and property worth 200270. Fire calls included 42 personal property, 11 auto, 68 grass, plus various location types. Pumps and chemicals handled dozens of calls and hoses laid total 9700 feet. Architect Frank Irving Cooper named to ventilation group in Washington. Local wedding party given for Mr and Mrs Frank Peters after quiet marriage a year ago.

Stratford Stratford Fire Department Allan D. Judson Frank Irving Cooper Hugh S. Cumming U. S Public Health Service Capitol Senate Chamber House of Representatives Cooper National Educ Enation Association Washington Frank Peters Peter J. E. Shea Louth Street William Fraser MacMillen Dorothy Otto Hess

New Britain Youth Mistaken for Coolidge Son at Theatre

Everett Mahlon Williams of New Britain attended Hartford’s performance of Two Girls Wanted with Florence Trumbull and the Governor. Hundreds mistook him for John Coolidge, spreading word that the Governor’s daughter and the President’s son were present. Williams, a Norwich University graduate and Army reservist, is 1st Lieutenant in the calvary division. Miss Trumbull later joined Mr Coolidge at Amherst to watch Wesleyan defeat Amherst. A Republican women’s club meeting is planned for 2:30 pm with all GOP women invited.

New Britain Associated Press Hartford Florence Trumbull Everett Mahlon Williams Williams John Coolidge Trumbull Coolidge Arthur W. Willams Gorbin Avenue Leutenant Calvary Division Officers’ Reserve Corps Norwich University Northfield Yale New Haven

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