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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1923

Page

13

Movement to Keep Beeman on School Board Rumor

A town movement objects to the Republican caucus decision that sidelined Beeman. Protests plan to mobilize residents at Memorial Hall to defend Beeman and oppose alleged party trickery. Independent candidates face ballot filing hurdles, with organizers preparing sample ballots.

Beeman aAlenst Uivary Hall Allen EL Th. Rouvier Te Lown Br. Beeman Robert E. Koight Republican Bowen Sai Cancun Koight Wheeler Men Jonn Dd. Perry Ny. Beomungo Mr. Seeman Weenter Ji Mr. Beeman

Garden show draws hundreds in Ridgefield today

Ridgefield records 700 plus entries for the annual garden show opening tomorrow at the Congregational Hall. A children’s prize class is added this year amid strong interest from patrons across the area.

Ridgefield Whurell Tor Pardentra Dutton Howard I Dutton Vie New York Aeiaia David W. Workman

Monroe Rept. the tSpeenth to the Telegraut

Fragmentary OCR text lists names and places with garbled phrases. It mentions Monroe and individuals like Lillian, Mas and Mira, Matanall Beach, Centre, David Co Geet, BT Wakree, Mewardatrain, Hla street, and Mike Mace Tit. MELON Hest pte CUI. The content is largely incomprehensible with severe typographical errors.

Lillian Mas Mira Matanall Beach David Co Blantingtons Eversligg Wakree Teo Mike Mace MELON ST Betters MONRO

New Canaan Feathers and Forums in September Events

Chicken thieves raid local coops taking dozens of chickens from farms around New Canaan. Police set traps but thief remains at large. Dr George Stewart of New York City delivered a Europe focused lecture at Congregational church, value of firsthand European travel. Armistice Day services planned with town hall programs and floral tributes, officials speeches and band music.

New Canaan C. U- Tals Samtord Avene Whitney South Avenue Traparsona Rock School Road George Stewart New York City Congregational Church Stewart Murope Ifeff Loessin Plower Guild Ine Town Hall Bron Yebleta Pearing Alyevenson

Bridgeport Auto Crash on Danbury Road Sees Two Women Hurt

Bridgeport residents were injured in a car collision on Danbury Road. The driver was identified as Balarty Bridgeport and the other injured woman, Cette Lorvontusions, faced serious injuries requiring emergency care. No arrests were reported.

Danbury Road Bridgeport Ian Chey Margaret Tosxony Elizabeth Oedan Artiare Catia Celsiansen Heidgefield Balarty Bridgeport Wea

Milford Voter Meeting Invitation fragment

A fragmentary notice from Milford discusses a September 15 gathering to recruit new voters and organize local participation. The readable text mentions the board of registrars and town hall, with unclear surrounding details and names due to damaged OCR.

Auto Violations Lead Fairfield Court Session Record

In Fairfield judge Jonathan Grout handled the largest town court session in years, convicting 28 auto violation cases tied to the Flying Squadron of State Police. Fines and costs totaled hundreds, with several defendants jailed or bound over for higher courts.

Pairfield Iti Specter Mowat Jonathan Grout Jaw Vielailong Walter Linehan River Street Bridgeport Kings Jennings Road Grout Jamar Juil Aansence Teasel Pedato Tony Tasliotera New York Sunerive Samual T. Metcalf Harold T. Leavenworth Lee Leilnes Rayles Port Chester Hanloren Haacarth Street Albert Fairlay Mount Vernon Frank Goldfogel West 136Th Street Teckleas Elmer H. Armstrong Weersth Street Albert Venezia Norway Frank Repollo New Milford Alavius Henry Budro Charlea H. Jennings Darel Doyle Alphonso Walla Kim Atreet R. Biwood Murry Druyskey Kings High Way Wwood

Trumbull Town News and Local Notices Summary

Trumbull updates include town hall events at 4 Ti 16 8 p.m. with clerks and registrars, the Trumbull Fire Co. No. 1 regular meeting on Tuesday night, and Rally Sunday plans for the Congregational church led by Rev. W. F White. Local residents, visitors, and church groups attend gatherings at homes and parsonages. outings occur at Daniels Farms with members of the hedge oof Oda Follows, and Mrs. Mie J. Bench hosts at Bridgenat Moh.

Trumbull Stlertmen Towy Blocteal Guall Rank Welld Stratford Jonu Reach Watertown Afra Benjamin Helen Birks Jullera Wnh Burr T. Hench Congregational Church W. F White Minglonwty Society White Hedae Tiehard Wilt Robinson Daniels Farms Mosumatier Ang Fandiy Bridgenat Jeu Mie J. Bench

Stratford Election Sparks Likely Contestant Clash

Stratford on Sept 10 reports that Lovell and Beers backers push nomination petitions in the third district while Beers faces Donald Saimmis for council chair. Opposition aims to field selectmen and constables as the People's General Committee contest intensifies ahead of the September 18 primary and October 1 town election.

Stratford People’ General Committee Bow Ling Tow Qlerk Harold Lovell Waward Beers Preaent Council Donald Saimmis Harold DeLacour Nomo Aden Fox Quincuimanie Resato People's General Committee Apeal Old Guard Wrink Gontve Haggiin Arlectnai Upkee Vernoi Morehouse George Fh. Ober William 8. Lewis Walter J. Tenford

Lordship Notes Weekly Village Social Tidbits

Lordship residents report summer stays ending with returns to Stratford and Reading visits. Dr A G Bartlef spent afternoons with his parents at the cottage on the Point while preparing for a move to Pennsylvanian Military College. Ontario connections include Carroll Schulte resuming studies at Ohio Northern University and several local families noting guests from Westport and Malinchester.

Lordship Sreclal Téegray A. B. Bradatreat Fuciy Alain Cottage Stratford Afile G Bartlef A.M. Burt Alain Bott Haa Bridgeport Brass’ Company

Newtown Man 15 Buried With High Requiem Mass

Funeral for Thomas Z. Leavy draws three hundred mourners at St Rose s Newtown as Rev Michael Regan and colleagues lead a solemn High Mass. Survivors include wife two sons two daughters and aged father with many relatives and friends paying tribute to a sterling citizen.

Newtown Stere Sthiy Thomas Z. Leavy Walnut Tree Bill St. Rose's Michael Y. Regan Andrew 3. Carrigan Broad Brook J. J. McAuliffe NASA

Fairfield County Clergy Meet in Booth Session

More than forty clergymen from across Fairfield County attended the county jerical association meeting at Holy Trinity church with a noon meal. Rev Kenneth MacKenzie spoke as Trev George J Giesel read portions of his book Alcalde during the business session at the Fable building. The session focused on ministerial matters.

Wassport Apoth Animal Pulifield Aoanty Jerical Association Tainchean Holy Trinity Church Prembhers Kenneth MacKenzie mm Hare George 3 Giesel Alcalde Sesstion Inter

Long Hill Fire Company Carnival Opens In Town

The Long Hill Fire Company holds its final committee meeting at the fire house. A street fair and carnival begins Thursday at 8:06 PM and runs three days with strong citizen turnout expected. Wake duties were led by Ranford S Beach and Toward 3 Randall, with Charles Radcliffe and Howard Wedge among organizers.

Tony M. J Ranford S Beach Randall Charles Radcliffe Howard Wedge Long Fil Fire Company Aridgenet Taalita Easton

Westport Caucus Renominates Party Ticket in Harmony

The Westport Republican caucus renominated nearly the full ticket amid reform tensions. Mrs Channing B Harris the Democratic candidate was endorsed, and details list selectman Wake serand gel AN Wilford Lawis town treasurer Osborn tax collector Darrow auditor Parks etc. Daniel Storger was named by Democrats as a candidate.

Republican Party Clark M. Cook Walter Koopman Joseph McGil Marty Sherwood Cauces Trlenda M. Salmon Michael Daniel Storger

Stratford Plans Metropolitan Advertising Carnival Event

Stratford adopts Bridgeport marketing ideas for a September 20 carnival at Sterling Memorial hall. The town aims to boost activity with a large children’s event at St. John’s and other public notices, amid a suspended Main Street crackdown.

Stratford Bridgeport Lezion Sterling Memorial Hall Vand Beresy Rene Ter Aten John J. Nilon Harifyard

Devon Improvement Club 3 Day Fair Planned

The Devon Improvement Club announces a three day fair at the club house this Thursday to Saturday with a general committee meeting Wednesday to finalize plans. A "Popularity" contest already drew entries and a prize of a three day trip to Washington awaits the winner. The event features regular attractions, dances, and entertainment venues.

Devon Improvement Age Washington Milford Tek Dhe Lontecralamene Stancing

Oldest commuter celebrates 89th birthday in Greenwich

In Greenwich on September 18, Mrs Phoebe T Sutton and Henry Payton celebrated Mr Dayton the oldest commuter on New Haven road walking half a mile between home and station. Dayton a longtime Greenwich figure and Father of the Greenswen Public schools was honored by Pastor Dr Oliver Heckel.

Greenwich Spegal Fwe Phoebe T. Sutton Henry Payton Dayton New Haven Road New Yorks Belle Haven Metropolis Greenswen Public Schools Honout Board H. O. Mavemenns Fionalye Havemeyer High School Teayron Havermeier

Local News Briefs From Devon And Surrounding Areas

Community notices include a Sunday School meetup at Devon Center and a Myrtle Beach board meeting planned for Monday at Mrs Frenchs Piatt Street residence. William Turner praised the Bridgeport Christian Union address during a Christian Endeavor event. I W Lawler plans travel to Florida with Stratford and Bridgeport residents around September 13. A dog owned by Mrs Geof Davin died after being struck by a Wilde mere vehicle near Folly Carners.

Trivon Tne Telegrem Mevon Ciier Sunier Feynacrow Willian B Turner Bridgeport Christian Union Christian Endeavor Society Devar I. W. Lawler Myrtle Feach Florda Stratford Heridgeport AM Remor H.W. Muscard Broadway Wildemere Geof Davin Whevier Avenue Folly Carners Myrtle Beach Sunday School French Piatt Street

Fire alarm and community notices from Bridgeport area

A transient youth caused alarm at a carnival tent in Bridgeport while authorities investigated his strange behavior after claiming a trip from New Britain. The piece also reports local church meetings, the Grange fundraiser, and upcoming plays by The Flashlights, with details on dates and host households. Coast Guard cutters recovered a damaged schooner near Cuttyhunk during high tide.

Lee Jose New Britain Bridgeport Hull Fiex Mrs. Stamey Bibbings Monro Grange Dorias Society the Baptist Church Frank Beard Tridgeport Ladies Aid Society They Methodiat Church St the Grange Devon Trion Church Ey Ured Miss Fearless, & Co Ladies’ Aid Soviety Congregational Society Fred Slliman Bedford Mars Coast Guard Alice L. Pendleton Rycka Cuttyhunk

Last Chance to Be Made Voters in County Sessions

Selectmen and registrars for every town of the county except Bildgenort will be in session September 13 from 9 am to 4 pm to make voters of those whose applications are ready. Towns include Stratford, Wilton, Norwalk, Stanford, Danbury, Shelton, and Greenwich. Sessions cover the game purpose, with two sessions held in the same hours.

Bildgenort Sésaton Lown Stratford Gletfelt Norwalls Stanford Danbury Shaiten Gracowich

Shotgun Attack at Brewster Ferry Site Leaves Worker Wounded

New York State troopers arrested WIPE Pattie of Brewsters for murder ous assault on Peter Swanson, a fellow employee at Start Road ferry operated by Jagive Teffs. Swanson, 32, sustained a shotgun wound to the shoulder causing amputation and is hospitalized in critical condition after a quarrel yesterday afternoon. Pattie is being held at White Plains.

Panbury New York Wipe Pattie Brewsters NY Farry Pettle Swanson Petts Sa Belne White Plains

Seven Reported Killed in Wreck Near Roanoke

Seven persons are believed killed as a Norfolk and Western passenger train wrecked today a few miles north of Roanoke Virginia. The incident occurred on September 19 with rescue and investigation underway by local authorities.

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Stratford Debates Trolley Transfer Point Changes

Stratford council discusses moving trolley transfers from in front of Southern New England to near Plampse and Bartram's store to reduce school congestion. Nominates Frederick Beckwith as councilman and considers other candidates. Condolence sent to widow of George B. Chase, longtime Chamber leader.

Stratford Jvernina Zennys Boar Appeala Mary Thyasty Mantrer Connecticut New England Plampse Bartram New Haven George B. Chase Chamber of Contreres Lowtt

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