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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1925

Page

31

Farm Bureau 10 Conduct Classes in New Canaan

New Canaan notes detail a Farm Bureau Home Economics program with millinery and dressmaking classes, lectures by Mrs. Howard Hoyt, and a cross word puzzle contest. Upcoming events include Neighbors Night with regional granges, a social at the Hannah Benedict Chapter DAR, a Bingo party for Sussa Post, and a Garden Club field trip to Poughkeepsie with a Pin Oak Club barbecue planned for October 4.

New Canaan C. Costates Brin‘ekehofft Louise Jelliff Methodist Church Anna St. John George H Jelliff Mary Nichols Howard Hoyt Geese Hewitt Griffin Thomas Tunney Cheery Street John Thatcher Ins North Main Street Prospect Heights Fish and Game League Connecticut Collins Stream Sallies Howard M. Sussa Norwalk Damen Stamford Ridgefield New Poughkeepsie N. Y Pin Oak Coon Club Vista

Long Hill News and Local Social Updates

Sept 10 Long Hill notes describe a lawn fete for St Patrick’s church at Bridgeport, visits by Mrs Clark and others, and a Labor Day outing. The Long Hill Community Club will meet Sept 14 at 8 PM at Mrs Herbert Walker’s home. Catherine A. Labarr’s funeral was held in Bridgeport with Frank Holden and others attending. Hospital surgery and summer visits are also noted among local residents.

Long Hill Farrell St. ‘Patrick's Ehuarell Bridgeport Richard Drew F. E. Clark Iqn ‘Frank Fitzfield Labor Day John T. Wheeler Turney North Charles Bond Constance Stepney Herbert Smythe Long HM Community Club Lock Pres,dent Herbert B. Walker Bridgewort Catherine A. Labarr Frank Holden T New York Mrgo Henry Adams Homer Hubbell Tashua Bridgeport Hospital Bliss Leonora Melcher Jeong Hill Leonard Melcher Pittsburgh

Stratford Businessmen Club Heads Natl Luncheon Interest

Stratford merchants show keen interest in forming the Stratford Businessmen’s Association with Harry Gilpatric as first president. The new group considers a noon luncheon in the near future, aiming for a large turnout. Gilpatric and officers were inducted at Lovell building meeting Tuesday night.

Stratford Stratford Center Harry Gilpatric Gilpatric Agsociation Lovell

Lordship backs Van Yorx in council bid district one

In Stratford Lordship backs Marry Van Yorx for a second term on the council from the first district. He has broad local support, including Lordship residents and the South End Improvement Club, with a petition drive posted at the town clerk’s office. A Lordship Club meeting outlined winter activities and hosting duties for upcoming events.

Lordship Stratford Meech Marry van Yorx Avon Park van Yorx Lordship Manor Improvement Association Lordship Country Club Herbert Sniffen South End Improvement Club House Committee Charles Franz Robert E. Fisher C. V. Bunting Thomas Middleton Leslie Moore

Greenwich Wedding Planned for September 16 at St Marys

Greenwich September 10 Miss Mae F Hunt daughter of Mr and Mrs George Hent Havemeyer Place and Leo V Donahue son of Mr and Mrs Peter J Donahue Stamford will wed September 16 at 9 20 am in St Marys RC church Rev Father F J Murphy will officiate A reception will follow at the bride's home Milford September 10 Virginia M Goldsmith daughter of J S Goldsmith 47 West Town Street Milford operated on for appendicitis at Bridgeport Hospital Wednesday reported improved.

Greenwich Sapeela Mae F Hunt George Hent Havemeyer Place Leo V. Donahue Peter J. Donahue Stamford St Mary’s R C F. J. Murphy Milford Virginia M. Goldsmith J. 8. Goldsmith Weet Town Street Bridgeport Hospital

Hindle's Drug Stores Advertises Emerald OIl Remedies

A promotional notice claims Haloone's Emerald Oil cures enlarged veins and eczema fast. It touts strong antiseptic and healing powers, with a single bottle lasting long and available at Hindle's Drug Stores and other pharmacies.

Moone Hindle

New Life in Town Politics Expected by Milford People

Milford residents anticipate a warmer fall campaign as Democratic and Republican caucuses approach. Registrars report 605 future voters, with women outnumbering men by 65. Five thousand plus electors will fill the town list. Community events include a Fellowcraft club clam bake at Forty Acres, with sports and a lobster dinner. Local notices cover travel plans, deaths, and a busy Shore Rod and Gun Club season with socials and a September 25 pinochle party. James T Patterson’s yacht Clan returns from a three week New England cruise hosting Milford guests.

Milford O. P Fellowcraft Club Ansantawae Lodge A. F A. M Robert Rosan Forty Acres the Gulf Town Notes Weston Hye Maple Street Chick” Peterson New Haven Avenue Woodmont Miami Fla Milstone N. J South Bayshore L. IT Walter Rowland Bevon West Babylon L. I Mary Murphy Gulf Street St. Mary's Church W. J. Fitzgerald Ireland Hanna St. Mary's Cemetery Gun Club Shore Rod and Gun Oth Walnut Beach Botsford Arctic Engine Company No. 1 Charles Rogers Wheelers Wamson Board of Selectmen Harvey Merwin Tuo O James T Patterson the Clan New England Harold S. Hawkins Harvey Brown William F. Platt Milford Yacht Club Patterson

Monroes and travelers noted in local items

Rev Mrs Henry Habersham and Miss Dorothy Habersham are spending two weeks at Martha s Vineyard. Rev Charles Marks of Norwalk will preach at St Peters on Sunday and stay with Mr and Mrs Samuel Hurd. Solon Wales goes to Swampscott to be with his mother and attend high school. Elizabeth Hurd visits New Haven with aunt Mrs Kenneth Johnson. Victor Burymall carrier and Fred Sherman enjoy a few days auto trip. Mr and Mrs Earle Tewis take an auto trip during vacation. Frank Beardsley of Long Hill recently guests of son Theodore Beardsley.

Victor Burry Mall Carrier Fred Sherman Earle Teewis Tewis Frank Beardsley Long Hill Theodore Beardsley Huntington News George Judson Stratford Congregational Church Eloise Wilson Shelton Charles H. Millard Earl Street McDermott Hazelcote New York Paul Panton Woodhaven L. I Harold French Rugin Glendale John Mangells Annie Brooks Gilbert Brooks White Hills Bridgeport Frank Hudenis Henry Merk New York City Amy Ritter Hudenis Merrit John Vrojes Sherriff J. Frank Phillip Jones Richard Randall Montclair N. J Charles Willams Providence, RI William Cahoun Waterbury Merton Williams Amityville L. 1 Alonzo Nichols Somers Sanford Sherman Harold Thompson Warren C. Hubbell Elsie Hubbell William Jones Helen Jones George W. Drew

Greenwich dental nurse Arline Le Hart joins Dr Lindstedt office

Arline Le Hart, of Beschmont avenue Bridgeport, has taken a position as dental nurse in Dr Theodore Lindstedt's office, succeeding Mrs Walter Francis formerly Miss Dorothea Beadle. She will reside at the W C G A cottage.

Greenwich Mises Arline le Hart Beschmont Avenue Bridgeport Theodore Lindstedt Walter Francis Dorothea Beadle

Milford Residents Plan Borough Movement for Milford West Shore

Milford property owners from Devon Laurel Walnut Myrtle Silver and Fort Trumbull beaches push to secede and form a new borough to gain recognition and rights from Milford. A Friday meeting at Myrtle Beach aims to unite Devon and Milford resorts under one strong organization led by Attorney Henry Geenstein with local improvement leaders attending.

Milford West Shore Devon Wil Laurel Walnut Myrtle Silver Fort Trumbull Myrtle Bealth Association Fred Stowe Fed Gurtner Mr. Getter Harry G Coley Edward Coffey Annie Swett Vam Avenue Housnat Myrtle Beach MiYord Milford Law Enforcement League Henry J. Geenstein Bridgeport Fort Trumbull Beach

Trumbull Grange Postpones Past Masters Night

Trumbull Grange postpones Past Masters night to accommodate several Past Masters attending the Republican caucus at the Town Hall. Women Meet The Woman Foreign Missionary Society gathered with president Mrs. H. F. White at the parsonage.

Trumbull Trumbull Grange Woman Foreign Missionary Society H. F. White

Easton social notices of visits and gatherings

Easton society notes list visits and gatherings across towns. Mr and Mrs Walter Bates of Hartford and Mr and Mrs Charlea Everett motored to Pawling North Carolina visiting Sheffield Dairy Farm and trips to Pesach Lake and Ridgefield. Several young people from Boston Southport and Bridgeport camp at Sasco Beach with family members. Families from Fairfield Yonkers Long Hill and Bridgeport hosted dinners and guests in various local homes through Labor Day week.

Anna Hiza Southport Dorothy Sprandel Nancy Main Labor Day Henry Wakeman Fairfield and Child Louis Roe Yonkers Willard Gillette

Lordship Shore Notes Return Guests Amid Closing Season

Prospective visitors and residents recount cross town trips and late season stays. Harry Lyon and family returned from Hartford. G W Lineburgh hosted ten days of guests. A T Hale and others from New London arrived. Mrs Charles Armstrong closed her Shore-front home in Bridgeport. Mrs Joseph Reynolds and Alethea Lyder returned from Rutland camping. Mrs R M Near sprained ankle at home. Evelyn Stevenson joined Mrs G W Davis’ niece from Buffalo. W B Stevenson and Betty left after a week in Buffalo. Billie Brown returned with grandmother Mrs J C Walker. most shore cottages closed for season though some reopen weekends. Calhoun family campers from multiple towns.

Lordship Harry Lyon Prospect Drive Hartford G. W. Lineburgh Rose Court A. T. Hale New Londo Charles Armstrong Bridgeport Rutland Masa Joseph Reynolds Gertrude Alethea Lyder R. M. Near Valley Road G. W Davis Margherita Lawn Evelyn Stevenson Buffalo W. B. Stevenson Betty Billie Brown Charles Brown Grove Street Hampton Mass J. C. Walker Walker Mrs. Brown Shore Colony Calhoun Mt Kearsarge Stratford Stoneham

Stamford Boy Missing Spurred Police Search

Stamford authorities were asked to search for Charles Saxe fifteen who has been missing from his home for several days his mother reported the case and provided a description of the boy as police dispatches continue.

Stamford Charles Saxe

Huntington Rifle Matches Open House Big Labor Day Weekend

Huntington Fish and Game club hosts open house Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 6 pm with rifle and trap events and prizes. Meriden New Haven and Trumbull rifle teams compete for silver cup. luncheon planned. Judson street property venue.

Huntington Huntington Fish and Game Club Meriden New Haven Trumbull Judson Street

Bethel Minister Honored at Farewell Supper

The St. Thomas church ladies hosted a farewell supper for Rev. and Mrs. Donald Greene in Bethel. The couple, married ten years yesterday, will leave Bethel next Tuesday for St. Pauls Episcopal in Wallingford. Parishioners presented $100 in gold, and attendees enjoyed songs and piano selections as Bethel sources praised the Greene stewardship.

Bethel St. Thomas' Church Donald Greene Greene St. Paul's Episcopal Church Wallingfod William Wright

Dahlia Show in Stratford Open to All Growers

Stratford notices the Parochial Society of Christ Church holds its fifth annual dahlia show at Christchurch Parish House on September 15-16 open to all entrants. Exhibits judged in classes from cactus to seedling dahlia with awards including ribbons and special prizes. Notable entrants include Stratford amateurs growing wine dahlias and Mrs George Meachen seeks a third consecutive large cup.

Stratford Parochial Society of Christchurch Publi George Meachen David Rhodes Jonjes Louis Weilrlich Herry Brown Howard Whitney

De La Vergne land sale and local notices in New Fairfield

Property located in Brookfield owned by George H De La Vergne sold to William Van Wert president of Guaranty Trust Co of New York City The land encompasses three farms about 150 acres Owner plans extensive repairs Several local social and travel notes including a Ballard road auto incident a Republican caucus notice and multiple visits and trips by residents to and from Danbury Ridgefield New Milford and Klattville New York

New Fairfield Brookfield George H. de la Vergne Wiliam van Wert Guaranty Trust Company New York City Sarah Varian Yonkers Anna Varian Ball's Pond Town Hall John ‘Fairchild Henry Wildman Carrie Fairchild Walter Knapp Danbury Jorris Ballard Everett Ridgefield Harold DePuy Herry Bigelow

Bridgeportter Is Made Citizen In Stamford

One of 112 naturalization cases before Judge John R Booth in Stamford was Joseph Sabo of Bridgeport who was granted citizenship after a prior continuation from Bridgeport. Ninety applicants today are Stamford residents with others from New Canaan Greenwich Darien and nearby towns. In the first hour 33 petitions were heard with only two continued for study. Examiner was Thomas Spillman of Boston.

Stamford Naturalization Court John R. Booth Joseph Sabo Bridgeport New Canaan Greenwich Darien Ohe Thomas Spillman Boston

Hale and Hearty At Age of 91

Greenwich resident Henry Dayton, age 91, celebrated his birthday with friends at his son Charles Dayton’s Shore Road home. Noted as Greenwich’s longest daily commuter for 30 years on the New Haven and Hartford line, he was recently honored at Grand Central. He joined the Second Congregational church 73 years ago and is called the father of Greenwich school through Havemeyer donation. He is a senior member of Acacia lodge, Masons. He and his wife, plus two children, are mentioned among his family.

Greenwich Henry Dayton Charles H Day Shore Road Daten New York New Haven Hartford New York City Dayton Grand Central Station Second Congregational Church Greenwich’ School H. Oo. Havemeyer Sugar King Havemeyer Aca~cia Lodge Masons Godfrey Pittsworth

Danbury Voter Registrations Reach 400 Applications

Danbury registrars report nearly 400 residents seek voter status for the upcoming board session with 199 men and 181 women among the applicants. Those approved can vote in the town election on October 5 as the selectmen and election board set meetings for September 19 and September 26 to qualify new voters.

Danbury

Stamford Selectmen Busy With Poor Fund

Stamford selectmen administer the outdoor poor funds and have faced a steady call for shoes and clothing to outfit underprivileged children for school attendance during the past week.

Stamford

Devon Man Hangs Self in Attic of Home

Milford Sept 10. Joseph Zylenski forty hanged himself in his Devon home on Upper Nategatuck Ave. He left three motherless children after being out of work and brooding over his wife's death five months ago. Body found by boarder Leo Kelsowski. death ruled by doctor as strangling about three hours before discovery. Authorities arranged transfer to undertaker parlors. no guardianship care set.

Milford Joseph Zylenski Upper Nategatuck Avenue Devon Zylenski Leo Celkowski Celkowski J. W. H. Fisher Zyletski

Stamford Masons Elect Officers

Stamford Sept 10 Special The Stamford Masonic club now a large group with over 1000 members elected officers for the coming year President Louis A Kronholtz First vice president Reigh H Hall Second vice president Clifford Ramsdell Secretary Philip A Heller Treasurer George Halpin A rousing vote of thanks was given to retiring president Robert Z Lawrence and his assistants A committee James E Brinckerhoff William Stevens and Harry Brock were named to plan fund raising events including a minstrel show bazaar and other entertainments to support the Masonite Temple and its debt payments

Stamford Stamford Masonic Club Louis A. Kronholtz Reigh_H. Hall Clifford Ramsdell Philip A. Heller George Halpin Robert Z. Lawrence Masonite Temple James E. Brinckerhoff Wilam Stevens Harry Brock

Greenwich tutor and swimming instructor ill in hospital

Prof. George De Walter, eighty, once a Broadway and Palm Beach studio leader for generations, famed Greenwich Inn instructor, is in Greenwich hospital with a nervous breakdown. He taught many prominent families and cherishes a Titanic survivor’s letter thanking him for early swimming instruction.

Greenwich Specifl George de Walter Greenwich Inn Sound Beach Greenwich Hospital Fraf de Walter Broadway New York Palm Beach Astor Vanderbilt Gould

Also Mentioned on This Page

Farm Bureau 10 Grange Stratford Business Club Sterren Hindle’s Drug Stores Haloone Monroe Shore Easton Stephen, Durroughs Sanford Robert Wallingford Parochial Society of Christ Church James Palmer Klattville, N. Y Daniel Gerow Bridgeporter Hale and Hearty Benry Dayton Sele Stamford Masons Pillsbury’s
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