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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1924

Page

11

Water Extension Sought by Devon Property Owners

Residents of Naugatuck Gardens appeal to Milford and New Raven Water companies for a main extension to their district to ensure fire protection and utility services. Fire board has placed hydrants on Kent Street and near Mondo farm. officials cite expense as barrier. Community pressures rise as dry conditions persist and local social events plan fall activities.

Nlford Qnee Naugatuck Gardens Devon Newavon Nathan Fenn Milford Water Company New Raven Water Company Water Company Fire Board Naugatuch Gardens I West Avenue Itent Street Fire Board Mediately Kent Street Mondo Farm Anaita Enta Rite Board Facal Tree Department Gheralcal Company No. Company No Ola Gave Lane Chemical Company No. 5 Andersot Avenue Chemical Company No Milford Reservoir Chemical Compa Morningside Road Sach Mitford Prospect Beach Tri Andy Warn Woodicont John A. Wall Wawley Ieenan Bilford

Derby Man Hospitalized With Skull Fracture After Accident

A Derby man remains in critical condition after a skull fracture from a fall when he was thrown from a vehicle into a ditch. The incident occurred south of Derby junction near the wedding of Miss Id Alecabs daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. McCabe. Dr Edward G attended and plans indicate a morning ceremony at 10 o clock. The bridal party includes Miss Tele V and Miss Harv Tarrott as bridesmaids with Dr Herr rl and Mr Stetiucker as attendants.

AleCabs M. McCabe Edward G Telen V Harv’ Tarrott Meriden Ann Reilly Bernard Herr Rl New Heven Stetiucker Wate

Community Notices and Socials in Long Hill Will area

Local readers report a busy schedule with Ladies Aid sales to raise funds for December, a chicken dinner and sale program, and a bus provided for attendees. Upcoming events include a November 6 meeting at Mrs Theodore Anton’s home, a Masquerade dance recap with 128 tickets sold, and a firehouse dance planned for Saturday. Notables include visits to Spring felt, Mass, and residents moving to Tong Will, with several community members hosting guests and attending gatherings.

Ernest Sherman Fliner Joyce Bridgeport Herbert Joyce Stepney Kenneth Wilkinson Stratford Melvilla Pearl Katherine Devon Walter Hawley George Griffin Banford Beach J. B. Hand Theodore Anton Wilbur Selleck Ramil Lacknan Thorton Blakeman Son Sterling Norma Randal John Wilkinson Edwin Tripp Charles Randall Sosie Heome Ray Jacas Linn Abbott Margaret Louis Ruth Springfelt Mass Richardson Long Will Fire House Charles G. Downs Bean Howard Beers Huntington Paul Blaig Monroe Tong Coolidgs Club Ung Hild George Clarke George Pras Bugens Malcolm Aliss Dlerteve Maud Sadler Wuntin

Former Danbury Pastor Leads King of England Wanbgory

Tele gram Services reports the Venerable Joan Milbank D D formerly of St James Episcopal Danbury has been named chaplain to Windsor Castle by King Edward VII. Milbank, native of England and nephew of Sir Frederich Milbank, left Danbury for Windsor after serving Epiphany chapel on White Street and St James research. He later joined an English war regiment as a chaplain and returned to England after World War I. Milbank and his wife sailed for England a few days ago.

Wanbgory Joan Milbank D. D England St. James’ Episcopal Church Detbury Windsor Castle White Street Danbury Wreehold N. J Goon Theroops

Danbury Plans First Institute for Rural Teachers

More than 200 teachers from Bethel Newtown Hastings Monroe New Fairfield Stony Brook Weston Wilton Brookfield Redding and Danbury will attend the Tems Inscinans at Danbury Normal School Tuesday. The event marks the first institute of its kind conducted by Danbury schools for surrounding towns. The program includes monographs and a 2:30 p.m. oral and English session with Russell, Smylos presenting.

Belesgram Service Bethel Newtown Haston Monroe New Falfield Stumbull Weston Wilton Brookfield Redding Danbury The du Normal School T He Roth Russell

Danbury Boy Sails for Spain from New York

Danbury youth, a member of the banking staff, sails from New York for Spain aboard a transport ship. He is the son of an editor and has studied at the University of Porto before entering the business world with a New World corporation that operates branches abroad.

Danbury Boy Spain m_ Ser Danbur New Yo Lancastria Cherbourg Prence

Polite letter restores original train schedule in Milford

Milford News reports Train No 83 west bound resumed Sunday stop at Milford after A D Beers of Wheelers travel letter prompted officials to reinstate a weekly Sunday halt. The restored service benefits Milford Bridgport and New York travelers, with the first Sunday stop made yesterday.

Wilford Teleram New Haven Railroad Milford Itr A. D. Beera Wheelers Beers Philadelphia Bridgsport New York Iuropean Reuss Imelda McCarthy the Tindens Europe Bias McCarthy Cherbourg France Herbert Hartley Miss McCarthy McCarthy Justina Macarthy Brittany Hallowe'en Milford Arms the & N.el PT. Company of New Haven Butsford’s Hall Star-by-the Sea Shepherds of Bethlehem Colonial Inn Prospect Beach Milford Rotary Club

Many Activities Scheduled Tonight in Fairfield

Fairfield residents face a busy evening with church meetings and youth programs at the First Church of Christ and St. Pauls chute. planned events include Women's Auxiliary reports, a recital by pupils, a Young Peoples class gathering, and Legion hall meetings. A Republican rally with speakers Cay Beardaley and Eleanor Melick is set for Thursday evening. Proceeds aid local organizations and bus funds.

Fairfield Church of Christ John Ff Topia Wa John Grant Catherine Macleod Lot pAnions Women's St. Pauls George Alfred Smith Legion Hall Hallowe'en Ala Societu Nfield Rs Couns Uy Club Wakaman Mammorism Southport Southport Girl Scouts Southpor Marga Pequot. Yacht Club Cay ‘Beardaley S. Eleanor Melick F Pennsylvania Stratfisid B Department

Horse Dies After Collision With Auto On Sport Hill

A horse on Sport Hill near Stratfield was struck by a car driven by Kochis. The horse had to be shot due to injuries. Charles Groshell, head lacerations, was taken to emergency hospital and later to St. Vincent's in serious but improving condition. Special Deputy John Fuller arrested Kochis for reckless driving on $2,000 bail. A second arrest followed at the scene for endangering lives. The horse was to be brought to the dawn court Thursday.

Straer Charles Groshell George Kachis Quer Stratfield Road Hightoshell Gouth Groshell Knight Gaston St. Vincent’s’ Hospital John Fuller Stratfield Rochie Reckess

Ansonia Firemen Battle Chimney Blaze in Tough Run

Ansonia firemen fought a difficult chimney fire, laying several lines of hose after hinges and overheated bits failed. A rally followed with remarks by union leaders and local officials as community concerns on national and state problems were discussed.

Ansonia

Hatching a Conspiracy in a Folk Tale Scene

A fragmentary 19th century vignette shows a girl asking for help to hatch eggs and a man offering a hen to aid. The incomplete dialogue hints at plans and cooperation as characters discuss nesting and playfully plot a shared task.

Derby Scouts Visit Yale Brown Game

Scouts from Housatonic and the football squad were guests of Yale at the Yale Brown game. They entered via portal 21 and sat in the Housatonic Council section wearing their uniforms. The annual guest appearance is part of a campaign series by local Republicans, with G. G. B. Rally and state officials on speaking duties.

DERBY YALE Housatonic Comeil Foc Bal Yale-Brown Portal 21 Housatonie Council Pahotti Vandingte Forry State Gan

Halloween Party Enjoyed by Easton Juniors

The Junior Upworth League of Lee Methodist church held a Halloween party at the Methodist hall with costume fun, prizes for funny faces and best costume, and a program of recitations and songs led by Dorothy and Barbara Marsh. Refreshments followed as plans for upcoming church events were announced.

Upworth League Lee Methodist Church Methodist Hall Dorothy Marsh Barbara Marsh Elona Liaiowe Alan Wheeler Leddy Bear Lorraine Seeley Levin Cranelli John McCallum Jack Horner Jceho Marsh Mays

Visiting Nurse Association report shows commendable work

Newtown notes the Visiting Nurse association’s year end report through October 1924. Totals include 527 visits, 315 obstetrical and postnatal cases, 89 child hygiene visits, 20 deaths, and 12 special Mansfield Training cases. Public health efforts included maternal care leaflets, films, and local health activities.

Newtown Teéleen Bicklothe Chile Social Service Mansfield Training School Community Workberg Mise Finkle Max Chimmelmans Huntingtown Shelton Mise Tymon Public Health Nursing Bureau Hartford Clark Blackman Theatre Numrons Danbury Ima Democratic Party Town Hall Charles Morris Warnes Mra Charles G. Morris Anober Morris Democratic Committee Simeon Pease Bridgeport Oscar Pitzschiler Congress of the United States Connecticut Frank B. Brandegee

Former state cop of Danbury weds secretly in July

DANBURY Oct. 26 gram service. John F Marsh, a former state officer in Danbury, announced his July 9 marriage to Marion Schmidt of Bethel New York. The ceremony in New York remained secret even to relatives. Marsh, a war veteran, served in the State Motor Vehicle department and later joined the police forces before resigning two years ago to run a restaurant.

Danbury John F .Marsh Marion Schhmid Bethel New York New Murvsh Reuvived State Te Police Tne Restan

Norfield Aid society supper and program in Weston

The Norfield Aid society hosts a chicken supper for tenants Wednesday from 6 to 8 pm, followed by a short entertainment. Miss Florence Benks leads a fancy program with Mrs MBvadie and Sadie Bee assisting, Kenneth Bennett playing violin, and a discussion on child labor plus musical selections. Frederick Nichols departs for Detroit after a month with his mother Mrs Georgianna Nichols. Weston assessors G H Bradley Willem Wakes Ina and Charles Brock held sessions Wednesday through Friday.

Norfield Aid Society Florence Benks O Mbvadiey Sadie Bee Macrine Norfield Grange Kenneth Bennett Frederick Nichols Detroit Michigan Nichols Airs Georgiannna Nichols Wereton G HH. Bradley Willem Wakes Ina Charles Brock

Hobo Garb Wins Prize at Huntington Masque Event

The Huntington Masque Friday evening awarded grand prizes of 2300 each to Miss Agnes Kazo for the handsomest costume as a Persian girl with a turn-in comb and shawl accessories, and Willard Nicholas for the funniest setup rigged as a hobo. Over 80 dollars was collected at the door. The next dance is scheduled for November 14.

Huntington Fire Company Agnes Kazo Willard Nicholas Frederick FE. Cawthraway Mizx Sop Me Neveras Tuliatas Mohegan Street Bridgeport Joseph ‘Ginger Irs Honey Cc. Dyer Paul Dyer Barl Street Ihen Georges Chanklin Putney Samuel I. Greenberg Shelton High School Suess Yale Bowl Yale Brown George Arundel Warren Hubbell Ae Elsie Hubbell North Shelton Samual ’T. Greenberg New York Isaac Chaiklin Lee Avene Hattie Holmes Isabelie Holmes Stratford Phillip Jones Edythe Bowles Sound View Avenue Percy Cawthra Frederick E. Cawthra Richard Martin Stephen Jlemak Gong Hill George Penny Rinten Street Priday

Local Town Meeting Promises Budget Hearing and Campaign Speakings

A town meeting was planned for tonight at Barramana Hall to discuss the proposed $406,000 short-term issue and town business. Candidates Harold Lowell and Vernon Morehouse, opposing WINS, Velen E. Lewis and Charles Wheeler, were set to speak earlier about the campaign pamphlet Brass Ta and its issues drawing crowds.

Traifor Pamnaian Harold Lowell Vernon Morehouse Velen E. Lewis Charles? Wheeler Barramana B Lowell Morehouse Ottis Town

State Policeman Weds Derby Girl At Church Wedding

State Policeman James Fin married Derby girl Grace Ennis in a church ceremony attended by family and friends. The bride wore a canton crepe gown with trim and a matching hat. best man Nelson of Springfield. A reception followed at the Ennis home and a brief wedding trip was planned.

Gaserg Policman James Fin Mreval Mera James Ennis Derby R Acherald Aster St. Gine Ace x Grace Ennis Nelson Springfield

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