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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1922

Page

3

Fairfield Town Meetings Move to New Auditorium

News notes report Fairfield town meetings, famed for fiery debates, will be held in the new spacious auditorium after the Town House renovation. The 200 seat assembly will host voters as needed, with offices and public buildings updated. Also noted are arrests by Monterescle police, Legion delegation to Waterbury convention, and residents Catherine Hurley and George Linderson returning from trips.

AIRI Fairfield Uden Yespera Jay Monterescle Arthur Bennett Edward HicCarth F Turner’s Falls Mass Bennett McCarthy Charles HE Brooks Newark Yale Fairrfield American Legion sAmerican Legion Waterbury Fairfield J John P Johnson George W. Anderson Roger C Mthota Harold M. Stursess Catherirne Francie Hurley New York Frank Wodds Bronson Road George Linderson John Johnson Christaveson Middle West

Skeleton Found While Berry Picking Near Kernan Quarry

Three men from Huckenback, South Orange, J Sepe, Anthony Kibbis, and Anthony Studulas, discovered a man’s skeleton in the Orange mountains near Kernan quarry while berry picking. Medical officials say the body had been dead for at least a year and a heavy can lay nearby.

South Orange J. Sepe- 3 Anthony Kibbis Anthony Stdulas Huckengack Perros Orange Mountains Kernan Skelaton

Well Known Derby Woman Dies From Shock

Derby Sept 3 Mrs Toseph B Ganaty of Maple avenue died yesterday from a morning shock. She had a prior shock three years ago and was active in the Ladies auxiliary A O H mac ibees and the Queens Daughters. Survived by husband and son William. Funeral Monday at St Marys Church. Also notices of local social and court events follow with various denizens traveling or returning from trips and vacations. Derby playground closes with exercises.

Derby Toseph B. Ganaty Maple Avenue St. Mary's Church William Henry Colwell St Mary's Church

School Vacation Runs For Officials As Plants Get Ready

As public schools close, the district ramps up for a fall term. Departments repair and modernize buildings, prep heating systems, and stock vast supplies. The purchasing office under John Wynkoop orders millions in items, with 80 percent bought domestically in Bridgeport. Departments report attendance, transfers, and renovations while coal stock is readied for winter use.

America Board of Education John Wynkoop Willie Wille Bridgeport Tnibentationery and General Supply Division Prada

Milford Yacht Club to Hold Labor Day Races

Milford Sept 3 The Milford Yacht Club to observe Labor Day with open house for members and guests. Morning power boat races and afternoon sail boat races, plus racing entertainment and refreshments. Seven to eight power entrants and four to five sail entries expected. Club plans to stay open until mid October with regular events continuing.

Milford Courga Wik

Vacationists Return Home From Shelton trip

George Riordan of Yonkers visits Mrs. B. H. Goo in Shelton for two days. Miss Etta Ful of New Haven guests Mrs. B. S. Hall. Mrs. Lewis Booth retires after a Long Island visit. Miss Mary Gilman, former Aleh teacher, to teach in Hackensack High School. Peter Christensen and wife to return home after visiting relatives in Denmark. Florence Leonard returns from Rockville via Nantucket. Mr. and Mrs. Watter S. Randall return from Nantucket. Miss Tenzamine Ward and Mrs. Ward back from Branford. Miss Lydia Ferry, Hillside Avenue, to begin teaching duties west. Oberlin College graduate.

Shelton George Riordan Yonkers B. H. Goo Myrtle Avenue Peter Christensen Denmark Misa Florence Teonard Rockwile Edith Breckenridge Watter S. Randall Cavan Avenue Nantucket Island Tenzamine Ward J. =. Ward Hia City Branford Lydia Ferry Hillside Avenue Perry Oberlin College

Man Kills Self as Family Awaits Church Visit

Four days after moving into New Henry, 58 year old David A Kennett shot himself through the right temple. His wife and son, waiting to go to church, were present and may have reason for the act. The family had moved from Williamstown, Va., last Thursday.

Mibbletows New Henry David A. Kennett Shareh Po Reeson Alsact Williamatown

Ansonia Couple Honored On 20th Anniversary

Ansonia notes a 20th anniversary celebration for Mr and Mrs James Fleming at their Beaver Street home with about 30 guests. The event included a trip to Savin Rock for a shore dinner and exchanges of gifts from local police and company staff.

Ansonia James Fleming Beaver Street Savin Rock Sept

Obituary notices for Buchanan Slattery and Croft in Milford area

Funeral services are set for Carrie Olive Buchanan of Milford with services at George J. Smith and Son mortuary chapel and Myst Congregational church led by Rev. Briggs and others. She is survived by her husband and two daughters. Also noted are the funeral plans for May G. Slattery of Stratford and Alfred Croft, 62, bookkeeper, with services in Stratford and burial in St Michael's cemetery.

Carrig Oliver Buchanan Mra Carrie Olive Buchanan Milford Wits Jonn Mrs. Buchanan Sumner Mr. Sumner First Congregational Women's Relief Corps Crawfordssville Ind C. Slattery May G. Slattery Mary G. Duffy Providence R. i West Broad Street Stratford St. James’ Church St Michael's Cemetery Mildred Eleanor Win Pell Margaret Duffy Frank Daly

Democrats to name delegates from Long Hill area

Long Hill Democrats caucus is set for Wednesday at 3 o clock in Town Hall with Town Chairman Harry S. Platt announcing the delegate selection for Democratic conventions and the town ticket. Other items note Firemen Plan Dance and School Board Meet with related meetings at the Town hall.

Long Hill Wall Harry S. Platt Ha Stepney Long Hill Fire Company

Social Week End Guests Mentioned In Brooklyn and Fordham

Miss Ethel Cabon of Brooklyn spent the week end with Miss Cathering Foley of 42 Ford Place. Miss E N French of Long Hill returned to her home after two weeks with her cousin Miss Amelia M Kone of Fordham New York.

Lake Housatonic Frank Petergon New York Hame Bel-Air Ira Hoye John Larkin New Rochelle N. F Melvina Fignola Pond Point Robert, Prynn Sadie Berman J. Rosenwald Bridgeport Chicago Ethel Cabon Brooklyn Cathering Foley Ford Place E. N. French Long Hill Amelia M. Kone Fordham

Richard Smith Indianapolis News editor dies at 64

Richard Smith managing editor of the Indianapolis News for 15 years and former Associated Press staffer died at his home early today at age 64. He is survived by his widow.

Richard Smith Indianapolis Jad Indianapolis News Associates Press Rix

Relief Found From Stomach Trouble

Mrs Alberta Schappa of Newsraven Conn credits Tanlac with curing her long standing stomach trouble and weight loss after two years of indigestion and poor diet. She reports regaining ten pounds in two months and endorses Tanlac as restoring stomach health and boosting the whole body. Sold by druggists nationwide.

Alberta, Schappa Lynns St. Newsraven Conn Schappa Ayar

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