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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1926

Page

5

Selectmen to Meet Saturday for Voter List Action

Westport for September 18 the Board of Selectmen will hold office hours from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. to add names to the to be made voters list compiled by Registrars of Voters. Registrants declaring intent will not gain voting rights. those missing the session will lose fall voting privileges. Republican Town Committee names and a Friday meeting to endorse caucus candidates are announced.

Westport Board of Selectmen Registrars of Voters Bel Republican Town Committee William P. Clark Frederick M. Salon Edward W. Hubbell George Grossman Oscar Lewis Edgar Perry Joseph Sniffen Joseph McGill Frank Cribari Frederick Gorham Hayward Post Star Fairfield County Hunt Club Wiliam Suk Hquor Julius Laraschan Laraschan Silk John Godillot Merwin Daniel Brideport Hospital Daniel Wan Connecticut Pioneer Ladder and Hose Company Central Fire Harold Baier Joseph Snifen Owen Feeney Compo Engine Company Central Firehouse Westport Bureau of Vital Statistics Arthur W. Garrett Westminster Road Brooklyn N. Y Marguerite Wirest Nicholas Saviano Saugatuck Rose Anna Fiorile Bethlehem Lady Farmerton Lodge Shepherds of Bethlehem National Mazzearo Democratic M. Winston New York Europe Hendrick Willam van Leoon Old Hitroad Ethel Robinson Compo Beach Holley Cottage New York City Norway John Loach William Kellogg Compo Street A. Zain Elsie Astoria N. Y EB. C. Anderson Kings Highway Albert Powers Mexico Ralph Frace Harry Sherwood Riverside Avenue Lois John Montreal Canada Lilian Odell Poplar Plaina A. G. Beyer Forest Hills

Walked From Stamford to Face Court Here

Walter H. Herman, nineteen, of Stamford appeared in City court yesterday 24 hours late on a charge of violating motor ordinances by not staying to the proper side of the white line while passing through Bridgeport. He said he walked from Stamford because he had no money for fare. A motorcycle policeman testified Herman said police would have to come after him in Stamford if they expected him to appear in court. Judge Buckley imposed a fine of five dollars and costs, which he paid after learning he had funds for the carfare.

Walter H. Herman Stamford Bridgeport William J. Buckley Daniel A. Fitzroy Herman Buckley

Local Happenings and Guests in Huntington News

Huntington residents host lighting gifts for Congregational church. Elz beth Crowe of New Jersey donates Christian Endeavor room fixtures. Dr and Mrs Bernard Denzer relocate to New York. Miss Anna Brandes visits Huntington before winter with Mrs Theodore Krueger. Red Cross secretary Mrs Randeroth to speak at Republican club about peace time work. Farmul River Grange entertaining rehearsals proceed for Sept 28 show with cast well chosen under Mrs John E Russ.

Huntington Specelal James Nicholas Homelands Congregational Church Elzbeth Crowe New Jersey Christian Ender Bernard Denzer Wella Hollow New York Denzer Mount Sing! Hospital Charles W. Goldapink Booth Him Street Hawley Place Jumington Street Cedar Car Red and Gun Club George Boehm Randeroth Bridgeport The Red Cross Republican Club Ed Crosa John EB Rosa George Brecher Shelton Charles Fizel Ripton Street Anna Brandes Washington John West Mra Theodore Krueger Farmul River Grange John 18 Russ Aketehrs

Milford Board Reorganizes as 1926 27 Budget Hears Requests

The Milford Board of Finance reorganized for 1926 27 with Harry M. Merwin re elected chairman and Annie D. Nettleton named clerk. The board heard requests from Myrtle Beach and Silver Beach Improvement Associations for Maple Avenue water main extension and an all night waterfront patrol to curb fires. Others sought funds for lights, streets, and general upkeep ahead of a final hearing tonight.

Milford Town Board of Finance Finance Board Harry M. Merwin First Selectman Annie D. Nettleton Norman 5 Buckingham Frank C. Brotherton Fred M. Clark Albert P. Stowe Morton P. Tibbais John J. Toomey Myrtle Beach Silver Improvement Associations Maple Avenue Water Company Fred D. Osborne Silver Beagh Association Silver Beach Board of Fire Chamber of Commeres Woodmont Board of Education Board of Police Commissioners Taylor Library Milford Hospital Public Health Association Charles L. Doherty Cora O. Pierson Lota Baker Street Devon Elizabeth F. Collins High Street George McDermott Ballard Street Shore Rod and Gun Club Walnut Beach Rod and Gun Club Clinton Tita Mill H.C. C. Miles Galt Street American Pomological Society Connecticut Sherman Hotel Chicago Langent United States Adrian Maher Edward J. Maher Milford Arns Ohio Northern University Aja Ohio

Community notices and local visits fill a quiet page

The item lists various local events and people, including attorney families, officers election at Morningside Association, and visiting relatives. It notes dates for lodge meetings, a Grand Master's Day at Wallingford, a Ladies Aid supper for Myrtle Beach Chapel, and friends returning from Ocean Grove.

Morningside Association John McTaggart New York Spring Street G. Murray Murray M. Taylor Redding George Patterson North Adams Mase John Noble Gilbertavills Naugatuck Avenue Ladies Aid Society Myrtle Beach Community Chapel A. F. Wells Atlan Hotel Henry Bristol Maple Street Edward Niber Waterbury William A. Platt Walnut Beach Sea Side Avenue Elizabeth M. Smith Broad Street Chariton Woodford Bristol Conn Ansantawae Lodge The Eastern Star Wallingford J. D. Roberta Adalaide Voehers Milford Ocean Grove New Jersey

Youths arrested as fraud experts in West Haven

Two youths named William Miller and Max Porter were taken into custody on charges of idleness pending further inquiry into alleged fraud activity. They are accused of shortchanging a gasoline station employee by $5 when paying for seven gallons with a $20 bill, then driving a Massachusetts registered car 492268. Felice says they are wanted in at least one other city.

West Haven William Miller Max Porter Massachusetts Felice

Episcopal Clergy Meet at Wallingford Connecticut

A three day conference of Episcopal diocese of Connecticut clergy will be held at Choate school Wallingford starting September 23. Presiding bishop John Gardner Murray of Pennsylvania will open, with Chauncey Brewster giving the opening address and E Campion Acheson delivering the closing remarks.

Wallingford Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut Choate School John Gardner Murray Pennsylvania Chauncey Eb, Brewster E. Campion Acheson

Two men arrested for non support

Two men were booked at headquarters shortly before one o'clock yesterday morning on warrants charging non-support of their wives. Emmitt Ellis thirty five a laborer at H O Wanfield company and Antonio Manero thirty four of 188 Calhoun avenue were held in bonds of.

Bureau of Investigation Emmitt Ellis H. O Wan Field Company Newfield Avenue Antonio Mananero Calhoun Avero

Community Notes From New Fairfield Dated Sept 10

New Fairfield items list residents attending fairs visiting relatives and returning from trips to Canada New arrivals include Mr and Mrs G Nevins Mr and Mrs William Oliver Mr and Mrs Arthur Chaise Edwin Chase and Miss Ruth Sanford Several others are noted as guests and travelers including Miss Jessie Berggren Miss Mary Horn and Dr Guthrie There is a church address by Dr Guthrie and civic visitors from Hartford and North Wilton among the brief items

New Fairfield G. Nevins Hartford William Oliver New York Canada Arthur Chaise Edwin Chase Jennie Willams Edith Hoyt Panbury Ruth Sanford Danbury Jessie Berggren Larchmont Haa Godfrey Berggren John Nelson Brooklyn Labor Day Wiliam Bosworth Springfield Northampton Ernest Benedict Gustave Wolfe Rocky AW Mary Horn Barton Vermont Emma Scudder Winsted Albert Johnson Wolfe Sevin Rock Briefa John Carlson John Guthrie New York City Methodist Church John Merrick Patterson Irving Ceron J. AH. Cross Womons Cleorge Clinton North Wilton

Caracul Paw Expands Plush Coat Appeal at $175

Paws of caracul provide a flat smooth coat appearance in tan shades at a price of 175 dollars. The description emphasizes the plush texture and refined look associated with higher grade fur.

Caracal Coats Offered At $250 In Gray Black Tan

A catalog note advertises very fine caracal coats priced at 250 dollars each. Coats are described as made from the company’s own pelts and available in gray, black and tan with distinctive collar details.

Rockwell

Beiderbacker Ladies Footwear Sale Offers Styles At 100

A wide range of women and misses styles offered at a special price of $100. Durable and good looking footwear touted for the Beaverettes line.

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