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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1923

Page

13

Milford liquor arrests mark second sale case this week

Milford police led by Superintendent Maher arrested John Gologas manager of the Polish Club for selling liquor without a license amid a raid that also yielded evidence of a prior raid. Gologas posted $1,000 bond, faced a $200 fine and a suspended jail term. A woman was arrested nearby for selling liquor without a license and released under $100 bond for Monday town court.

Milford John Gologas Sireet J. M. Maher Tolugis Howeyes Gologan J.D. Brown Palm Club West Nain West Town

Bill Hart Returning to Westport in a Few Weeks

Western film star Williams S. Hart plans to return to Westport within weeks. His sister Mary Hart oversees the remodeled Hart home on Old Hill Road near Klug Street and Old Hill Road, while signs mark the estate. Local residents await the return of a leading figure in western cinema.

Bill Hart Westport Oct.s Spreigl Telegram Williams S. Hart The Moving Pictures Mary Hart Ain New York Bly Harti Klug Atreet Old Hill H. OW Old Will Road Hart Homestead

Beaten to Death at Service Field by Relief Watchman

A 73 year old watchman Fred Seli ing was found beaten to death this morning on a service fieldy. The relief watchman discovered the body. No definite clues yet. police suspect a foul play by a mad man. Hospitals of benevolent societies in Peru are strained from revenue largery derived from lotteries.

Fred Seliing

Hallowe'en Parties Galore in Fairfield

Fairfield grows festive as Hallowe'en celebrations spread through Sherman Star of Connecticut No 15 hosts masquerade dunes freshmen plan a school party in Sher mun hall Greenfield County club stages masquerade at the clubhouse Paltfield Center church hosts a children’s masquerade party Miss Helen Whitney of 62 Jackman Ave Rue hosts a party Friday night and other home gatherings are planned.

Fairfield Get Specula Hallowe'en Sherman Mal Star of Connecticut No. 15 Shepherds of Bethlehem Hah Shermun Hall Greenfield Countey Club Penetenational Church of

Ladies' Guild of Stepney elects sale committees

The Ladies' Guild of St Peter's church held a meeting to form and name committees for the upcoming food and useful article sale at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank J Wales on Saturday November 3. Members were assigned to bread and biscuit, cake and pie, jellies, and quilt committees.

S. Hurd Arthur George Tawles Lilian Wheete Frannes Hurd Y Hurd Wilenbeth Hurd Marian Wales Ladies’ Aid Society of the Baptist Church Bridgeport Nichols Long Fly Leavenworth Wmer Tomlinson Strovkton Cal Lucinda Lane Alvs William Burdy Milan B. Hawley Manchest Danielsen Marquis D. Curink Belstot We Haie Frederick Sutherland New Haven Is Colls Sutherland Washington Ford

Choir Benefit Show Awards Best Act at Fairfield Vaudeville

Fairfield Ohio special report notes the Congregational church choir won 30 dollars for best act in a vaudeville benefit at the Commune theatre for Fairfield Fire Company No. 7. A high school girl group performed a military dance Parade of Wounded Soldiers winning second prize. Other acts included Sea Bones and Musiq a la carte.

Fairfield Choly First Congregations Commune Theatre Fugirfield Fire Company Volee

Westport Committees Plan Christmas Festival Event

Westport committees from the Marv children group and the Church of the Assumption Hety join for a Christmas tree festival in the church basement. Members include Misses Mole Hyan Taynbani Ade Loudon Lovelty Remin and Kithel rine Keeh with John Gilbertio Miralle Reiling Harold Tomes Wikies Tandon among others. The group plans fundraising to support the annual Christmas event and a Christmas party in December.

Osh Children of Marv Church of the Asumipion Wiliam O'Connor Children of Mares Sme Mole Hyan Marsares Taynbani Ade Loudon Lovelty Remin Kithelrine Keeh Toly Nate Society John Gilbertio Miralle Reiling Harold Tomes Wikies Tandon Win MTR

Greenwich Posts Office Sought for Local Section

Special to the Velewran reports Greenwich residents favor a mail station after a meeting. They voted to petition the city for improved postal service. Miss Anna Mulko would be considered for postmaster if the salary rises to 750 dollars annually. No surrounding section was abandoned due to a lack of willing workers at two hundred dollars per year.

Greenwich Port Chester Creenwich Ide City Anna Mulko Roone Fang

Cross Country Meet Under New Sponsorship Crowned

The Connecticut A A U hands D direct control of the Lonngenvut State senior cross country meet to Cygnig Ash Club of East Port Chesgr on November 17. Bridgeport groups and Yale declined sponsorship, amid claims the race originated with a Greek figure and a snake motif.

Faesram Connectcut A. A. U. Hag Jtrom Cygnig Ash Lots Club East Port

Ansonia Urges Firesafety On Streets After Notices

Ansonia officials warn residents against building bonfires on streets and alleys after notices from City Engineer warning of penalties for damage to highways. Children and parents face fines if fires harm newly laid agents. Local officers prepare to enforce the new safety law following the notices.

Ansonia Oor Clark Central Ave Steeel Snd Wiler Lim Wailer Thomason Bureau of Industrial Paycho Loky Warren Phol Ity PhD Burns Norwall Mary Catherine Mahaney Manone South Norwalk Naugaruels Lodge

Norwalk Woman Recovers After Mercury Poisoning

Mrs. Reber Brown, 20, of Hoyt Street Norwalk, is slowly recovering at Norwalk Hospital after ingesting mercuric chloride early Saturday. Family denies suicide attempt amid no domestic troubles. Dr. Samuel Huntington treated her husband summoned aid and she is mother to three young children.

Norwalk Oeil Sheuialte Reber Jureny Huntington Honey Snares Brown

Women May Be Elected To New Devon Bank Board

Devon bank directors expect nominations for a new board at an upcoming meeting. Mex John Maman and Mes Hurl Johnson are among those suggested, with voting on candidates to take place once subscriptions reach the required numbers.

NEW Devon Bank Board Gvon Chet Lieck New Devon Bank and Vyyust Company Mex John Maman Hurl Johnson

Bride and Groom to Wed at Ford Home in Wartford

Miss Abby Ailsin ford and Gren SR announce a home wedding at Missin ford's parents residence with plans for a masquerade dance at the Grange hall next Saturday. The couple will reside in Wartford after a teen. Prizes will be awarded for best costumes and most original design.

Ping Gren Abby Ailsinford Lename Willans Missinford Theda Center Picardiy Funlies Wartford Grange Hall Redding

Red Cross Chapter to Elect Officers at Annual Meeting

Del. special report notes the Red Cross chapter will elect officers at Wednesday afternoon's annual meeting. The event will be held by the Menprint Library and will include reports from retiring officers.

Prineible Del Red Cross Menprint Library

Camp Egan a Pal of Presidents Breaks Newtown Camp

Newtown reports William H. Egan master of the Pennsylvanias station in New York City breaks camp with friends from New York at Cane alad Walnut Tree hill. Rain altered plans but Egan, famed as Chief Egan, hosted dignitaries and kept a tight operation with Chef Sam Smith and staff.

Bill” Egan Pal of Presidents Newtown Camp Newtown Witliam OH Egan Pennsylvanis Station New York City Prisinyater New York Canealad Kydir Gan Sony Fron Ganjarmin Harrison Calvin Coolidge Pennsylvania Station Presing McKincey Nean McKinley Bean 10Th Avenue Grover Cleveland Coolidge Bhi Sam" Smith Smith State Limited Grand Central Chicf Agans Bower Charles Donnery New York Transfer Company Johasan Bill's William Driscoll Pennyylvenia Bill Camp Egan Megis Neen Ry Pennsylvania Penn” Station Figan West Ford Paris van Hea Red Cross Washington

Ministers Lead Campaign Against Gambling in Milford

MAYFORD Oct 28 special for the Telegram Evangelical church ministers in Milford advance a campaign to enforce Connecticut gambling laws. They call for education and cooperation with authorities to curb selling tickets for games of chance to children, arguing even small bets undermine law and public morality. They stress enforcement coupled with community reform beginning within their own organizations.

Mayford Ehurch Milford Connecticut Sambling Leslie Brigg al Lowings Porsone Brigee Canmaien Phen Tbercampaisa Intia

Bridgeport Woman Heads Epworth League

Miss Annes Abbott of Bridgeport was elected superintendent of the New York District Epworth League at the annual meeting held in Norwalmn. Rev. Minor Harwood was named to a resolutions committee. a resolution supported Justice Wheeler on constitutional matters including the Liquor Amendment.

Norwalmn Specia Annes Abbott Bridgeport New York Epworth League Minor Harwood Reidgaport George W. Wheeler

Bridgeport Woman In Norwalk Smashes Under Bridge

A Bridgeport woman, Mrs. 2. W. Lurmer of 657 Laurel Avenue, collided with Eugene Dall of Woodward Avenue under the Washington Street bridge in Norwalk at 4:30 PM. Both cars suffered minor damage. no injuries reported as the vehicles turned from Washington Street into North Main Street.

Norwalk Washington Street Bridge W. Lurmer Laurel Avenue Bridgeport Soung Wear Hugene Dall Woodward Avenue Washington Male Street

New Bookkeeping System for Westport Announced

A new bookkeeping system will be installed in Westport after the Board of Finance ordered a town survey. The survey work on town books is nearly complete and the accountants expect to finish in a week. The modern system aims to replace the old method with up-to-date procedures.

Westport Pubne New York Rave Board of Finance

Devon's Proposed Bank Meeting And Hallowe'en Social

A Devon report outlines a stockholder meeting for the proposed bank to finalize stock payments following a deceased subscriber. Alfred Fox heads the organization with Henry Webb and others as officers, while a list of Devon and Milford businessmen joins the board. The piece also notes a Milford Halloween party by the Mitnaka Council and wedding details for a Myrtle Beach couple with guests from several states.

Devon Eegram Ea Bank Trist Dompany James KR. Halton Organivalion Aprewittee Alfred Fox Krenry Webb Harold Mann Arthur Wyenut Beach Mitnaka Parahonias Redman Hall Milford Henry Gallbromner Nun Raluck Avenue Geport Rm Marie Wesling Myrtle Head James d. Glynn Worccester Mass East Broadway Myrtle Beach Mt Go Groves Mt. Vernon Wm. I. Shérin New Yor City Wea

Local notices from Monroe area events and births

Special telegram report notes guests visiting Monroe residents, births and anniversaries, and social gatherings. Several families from Peace Dale and surrounding areas are mentioned with visits to Stevenson and Bridgeport, along with church group activities and masquerade fundraisers.

Joint-Ease touted for rheumatic pains and swellings

An old advertisement claims Joint-Ease provides quick lasting relief for rheumatic pains and sour joints. It promises relief regardless of age or chronicity, praising the product as a clean stainless preparation endorsed by drug stars and retailers.

Twindle's Deupsigls

Devon Hunters Back From Maine Adventure

Special to the Telegram reports Bernard Atlan and Sergeant Clarence Douglass of Walnut Beach returning Tuesday night from a camping and hunting trip in Maine near the Canadian border. Allan killed a bear and had the skin turned into a tug. The party bagged abundant game including partridges. two here.

Devon Bernard Atlan Clarence Douglass Walnut Beach Maine Allan Kg Waryy Ain Tlmeste Ailgath

Randall Has Finest Apples at Trumbull Grange

Oct 28 special to Telegram reports Brothers’ Night at Trumbull Grange with 122 meals served. 24 Pootatuck, 14 Shelton visitors and 25 other guests attended. Howard S. Randall had the largest apple exhibit. Edgar L. Tucker the largest general exhibit. Evall A. Gerer the largest potatoes. Many local residents and guests are listed along with a varied program and performances.

Robert Peterson Charles Laufer Samuel Ward Thomas R. Hands Stu Raven E. Burton Stamford Burton Son John Ta Beach Watertown John Candee Ensaton Mary J. Beach White Plains School Bailey's Hall Alfred Gunn Emma Luiley Ruth Blackman Herry Dans Easton Ernest Wood

American Legion unit plans Derevit show at community theatre

At the George A. Smith post meetings the committee designs a Derevit vaudeville style performance to be staged at the Community Theatre during Shanks-Riving week. Professions talent of high calibre will provide the show, secured by Mrs. Wm. Coverdale and Mark A. Luescher.

WM. Coverdale Mark A. Luescher

Highways of Conn Cost More Than Doubling in Ten Years

The State highway department reports road construction costs in Connnecticu t rose about 130 percent in the past decade. Total existing roadway mileage is 3,775.95 miles with 1,114.81 trunk lines and 61.67 other roads. A mile of bituminous concrete was 18 dollars in 1914 and now costs around 45 thousand. Macadam surfaces rose from 12 000 to 27 000, gravel from 9 000 to 20 000, and concrete from 27 000 to 40 000, reflecting wider roads and increased auto traffic.

Connceticur State Highway Department Whiel Department Autor Ble Highway Department Trinkline Nerete

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