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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1923

Page

16

Stratford Teacher Marries Springfield Man in Stratford Home

Stratford School teacher Ruth Eleanor Swanson, daughter of Mr and Mrs B Swanson of Stratford, wed Harald Erickson of Springfield in a ceremony at the bride's Stratford home. The event featured palms, clematis, and ferns, with Mrs Helmer Hedley singing the wedding march and a reception following. The couple will reside in Springfield where Mr Erickson works for the Onion Trust. the bride has been teaching in Stratford.

A. PF. Engstrom Aitleboro Massa Ruth Eleanor Swanson B. Swanson Lad $ Avenue Stratford Haraldton Axxell Maiden Street Springfield Mass Helmer Hedley Fiauridaotnson Clematis Ares Douglas Ellsworth Street Col Georgette Erickron Greenfield Mas New York Washington Frickson Onion Trust Company Stratford , Schon Mr. Erickson

Newtown Water Supply Shows Little Depletion

Newtown residents face a potential water shortage as the Newtown Water Company relies on Teunien lake fed by streams. Despite a warm summer, the lake remains unusually low, threatening residences along Pleasant Street and the western lakeside road route. A bridge weekend pattern is noted near Sandy Hook.

Newtown Teunien Ana Carbhell

Trumbull School Openings Highlight 1923 24 Calendar

The Telegraph notes Trumbull schools reopen for regular sessions tomorrow morning under Supervisor Mr Knight, with 109 pupils planning to attend Bridgeport High School. The district faces overcrowding, planned new school in White Plains district delayed by legislative funding, and a town meeting to debate Easton reservoir dam work.

Long Trumbull Bridgeport Knight Easton Weston Monroe Totinbull Board of Ducati White Plains Board of Finance Fown Hall Bridgeport Hydraulic O Long Hill Tuesar Water Company Ami Im Peynary Mrearing Fee Ron Renulgr Inn Geta Meorne Ecnoo Conmmunities Hasidia Long Gill Methodies Church Ase Tesean

Stratford Budget Up For Council Action Monday

Stratford's town council will hold a Monday evening meeting to discuss the coming year's budget. The session is expected to consider the budget for the upcoming period and potentially adopt ordinances tied to the fiscal plan.

Stratford Stratfors

Lordship School Not Yet Ready to Receive Pupils

Stratford reports unfinished preparations at Lordship School as officials outline registration plans for the new school year. Incoming teachers have arrived and boarding placements are being organized while positions remain open for late nurse graduates and other staffers.

Lordship School Stratford Kuay Argu Vlantun

Milford Urges Increased Train Service For Commuters

Milford Chamber of Commerce pushes for improved rail service as summer visitors flood the shores. Despite outreach to railway officials, no progress yet. Milford officials vow to pursue an improved schedule for the next season. Legion Auxiliary plans fall and winter work and state convention in Waterbury. Democratic caucus slate to be formed at town hall meeting. First Church Brotherhood to host a Jane Bryan bill picnic on Sept. 15. Boy Scouts rally set for Sept. 7 with parade and campout. Carnival ends Labor Day with funds still pending final tallies for uniforms and gear.

Milford Malford Wes. Roherm Hooghkirk Annie J. Nettleton S. BR. Baker Tila Mane Homer Pulver Democrat Town Committee Charen FirstChurch Brotherhood Jane Bryan Bill Fred Dill No. 1 Boy Scouts of America Dune Hib Troop I Milford Fire Mathews Bridgeport Avenue Eur Barrington Weertport Treotocraft State Street Democratin Ty Chon Glynn Ne Wit Robert Coley Robert Mi Be Williai Ward Morris Down Corgmitreg Rederick Ab Saiiien Rabon The Republic TAG Ephwinitten Eim Paha Auatin Walenin da van

Auto accidents kill two on Labor Day in Bristol area

A wreck near Bristol on Labor Day left Alfred Kstenener and another resident dead. Multiple others injured including Alfred’s brother Tony Dee and Dominick Desarier, with several treated at local hospitals. Police traced the crash to a collision involving a Meriden coach and a jitney.

Quinnimine Yale Ceide SO Ulimetoi Petem Waterburs Alfred Kstenener Bristol Meniarigt Wade Mie Stig Brise Benjonin Henson Thares Henson Benjamin Benssays Heying Yaffe Gunsvinusness Mowe Taue Kitchener Dominick Desarier Laren Lauria Alae Et Bristol Tony Deerovad Wisad Garey Witcheses Alfred Demunier Laurdan Kirchener

Beach Family Reunion At Easton Homestead

Beach descendants of Charles and Elizabeth Beardsley held their annual reunion and banquet at the Easton Homestead, Sport Hill, Labor Day. Officers were elected including Stephen C. Beach as president and John H. Candee as secretary. Attendees included families from Trumbull, New Milford, Bridgeport, Oxford, Watertown, Norwalk and Norwalk.

Nation Raach Bridgeport Trumbull Fron Bastin New Milford Trin Buth Oxford Watertown Norah Sitelton Stephen C. Beach Fred Straight Frank Straight Carrie Beach Lester Beach Fora . Beach M Burr F. Bearh M Howavi Beath Mer. Beach Mie Aighehouse Beachy Prorence Greening Wire Fraghk Lee Willis Burr Stephen Beach Miles She'ton Tire Rowland Beach Ant Beach Family Association Edward Beach Alice Beach John H. Candee Easton C. Beach

Westport Caucus Nominates Edward Godfrey

In Westport a caucus selects Edward Godfrey as a leading candidate for the Democratic ticket. Reports note several figures considered for officers as the party plans execu tive sessions and cities a potential head. The scene references local politics, rivalry, and anticipated alignments ahead of the fall campaign.

Easton G C P Caucus Held Tonight

Easton G C P members plan a caucus tonight to discuss candidate support. The meeting at a local college will include a raffle and a bake sale to raise funds for a community project.

Devon Public Schools Open Fall Term Amid Local Events

Devon notes public schools began fall term as families return from Joeine and Ruth Evaria visit with Mrs Evaria's sister in Bridgeport. Devon Union Church holds midweek prayer. Union Sunday School group tours Stony Brook for Labor Day picnic with many Young People attending.

Devon Atos Evaria Jlomephine Ruth Tridgepory Evari Mia Oaewe Weideshot Torvington Devon Union Ghireh Devon Union Stony Brogs Whi. Pierson Bringeport Avenue Aula Ile Vars Hhuse Syder Lar Mista Deanerie Papier Mi Mheniens Miseeturh Fourhoeltz Doronks Parent Mavien Jrarklin Plizaber Heatrive Primaverta Haze Kimberly Ai Evelyn Gigfephelo Whi. Gugeenheim Edmand Peter Seineman Avriun Chapin Harold Sri Arthur Russo Apther Appleyard Clinence Rolsie Enest Relivk

Local People Mention Various Names and Places in Sep Entry

An OCR fragment lists many names and places including Charlies Hern, Spvimallet Mer, and Ted with ties to Pennsylvania, New York, Philadelphia, Harlem, and other locales. Mentions of families and acquaintances appear scattered amid fragmented phrases, with no coherent 사건 or clear event.

Charlies Hern Dave Preston Daasitber Tani Weenie Ienee Mpa Clark A. ‘Holdeworth Tillieworth Philiadelphia Cianata the Dee Abra Keane Sharog Creery Jake Wars Jota O'Shea New York Way Pheast Francis Keli Harlem Muita Mas Deren Creetira Theii

Ridgefield Skid Leaves Adults and Child Injured

Autgs wrecked during a Saturday night and Sunday in Ridgefield when a vehicle left the highway on Limestone Road. Occupants, including a man and woman, were injured and transported as responders reported a partial roll and debris scattered near an embankment. Local schools and residents identified in muddled OCR text suggest a community incident with several people hurt.

Velesian Ridgefeld Sunda Thetins Eevoun Suippers Wan Iu Mike Kengio Pice Nora Dower Teanil Niin Pelther Tekot Toaertsin New Wek Ceil Harvbarninth Min Ted New England

Mystery in Derby Carman Fall Round in roadway

A fragmented OCR story reports a roadway incident in Derby Carman with mentions of a September date and police involvement. The text references witnesses, a passenger, and an investigation, but many phrases are garbled, leaving unclear exact actions or outcomes beyond a reported incident and inquiry.

Mystery Derby Carman

Westport Schools Open for Fall Term Today

Special to the Connecticut paper notes Westport public schools will open for the 1922 year tomorrow morning with the principal Ruth and teachers meeting to map plans for the year. No definite athletic program for Staples High School yet, as the M. A. through Secretary Anna Lewy may shape Staples athletics in sport.

Westport Arkhurne Ruth Staples High Seine Anna Lewy

Stepney Farmers Enter Prize Oxen at Hartford Fair

Stepney farmers enter prize oxen and three-year-old steers at Hartford fair. Tyrell and partners bring home prize in heavyweight drawing. Hawville shipment noted. Hartford visitors and local residents mentioned in light society items.

Stepney Hartford Chester W. Tyrrell Elbert Eagiwood Millard Morgan Mydoies William Fagan Marquis D. Curtis Bridgeport Mies Lecetta Kernan Hawley and Company Mra Hellmar Ispreia R

Governor to Open Bedford Y M C A to Public Today

WRESTPORT Sept 4 Special to The Telegrams The Bedford Y M C A opening will be officiated by Governor with public ceremonies. Rev George W Haich of Greens Farms Congregational church will lead religious services while Judge Reid Elis of Waterbury speaks. Union leaders and local groups plan an all day program with art exhibits and luncheon. many visitors from across the state expected to attend as the Y M C A opens to the public.

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Democrats Place Faith in Women as Officeholders

In Greenwich on September 4, Democratic nominations named Mrs E S Newell for selectman and Mrs Edith D Meek for charity commissioner. The article notes Newell, wife of Smerenn Newell, active in local politics and philanthropy, and says Miss Shirings Puta attended as a friend of Newell. The slate included town clerk Robert Weldstedts and other town officials, with Newell and Meek highlighted as prominent women tapped for office.

Greenwich Ns Newell Smerenn Newell Shirins Puta Min Newell Alys Neavell Faurfield County League of Wenn Voters Stelperain Misa Gertha Knoles Infiassneil Democratie Lawn Carr Chadrimais Ofee Peck Myre Rapeus Edith D. Meek James Maher An Ali Veek Tow Cos Cohromowiitty Association

Five Autoists to Appear Tomorrow in Westport Court

Reported court docket lists five autoists due in Westport tomorrow. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate preliminary appearance in connection with local driving incidents. Names and exact charges could not be confirmed from the fragment.

Westport

Trumbull Republicans Endorse Selectman Beach Consideration

Local Republican leaders in Trumbull discuss endorsing Selectman Beach amid party maneuvering for the upcoming town elections. The talk centers on potential nominations, health notes for Abe Barien, and possible cross-party backing for Burten or Whitney, with Beach cited as a key assistant town official candidate.

Noblis Pominatine Burton Siilet Les He Whitey O Sean Burten Democrats Abe Barien Wan Whitney Erin Whitey Ankie Beach Hu

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