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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1926

Page

4

Head of Masons Dedicates New Danbury Temple

Danbury, Sept 12 AP Grand Master Arthur N Nash of Westerly BR aided by Grand Lodge officers dedicated the Danbury temple after purchasing an old Main Street homestead set behind and annexed to the brick temple. Rev Alexander Alison of Bridgeport spoke as orator. The mansion and temple cost over 190000. The old house will be used for social purposes.

Danbury Magenry Arthur N. Nash Westerly Grand Lodge F. Ward DeKiyn Rand W W. DeKin Alexander Alison Bridgeport Masonic Hoies Indy City

Westport Sees Busy Political Week Activities

In Westport on September 12 a Democratic town caucus will nominate town officers in the town hall at 8 o clock. A public hearing of the Board of Finance is planned for Thursday to discuss the fiscal year 1926 27 budget. The Board of Selectmen meets Saturday to warn voters who registered with registrars. Other events include school committee and various club gatherings at local venues. the Lutheran and Methodist churches schedule meetings and choir practices. a dinner dance is slated for the country club Saturday night.

Westport Spreial Manita Board of Finance Board of Lessettmen Alonday Bedford Junior Monu Efaneer Latder Lutheran Church of Westport Country Club Board of Selectmen Westport Ban Hall Stoeckel All Missioner Department of Motor Vehicles George Vanion Women's Relief Corps Knighty of Columbus Hall W. Rb.c Savin Rock Ad Wilcox Wortisement Park Arctic Ename Vompany No. L Prospect Beach West Haven Naugatuck Valley Wiremen’s League Alton Francia Red Men Ackenash Tribe Hiedman Konck- Apa Taunah Brdgepert Lue Road Bridgeper Ackonash Okenuck Bridgeport Stratford Stratford Hunting Grounds Claude Wilcox Alice Bartrett Milford Lenox Mass Great Barrington Fair Fred M. Smith Arctic Engine Kirst Baptist Church Charles &. Hudson

Tremendous Healing Claims For Petersons Ointment

The ad touts Petersons Ointment as a remedy for eczema itching of skin and scalp. It alleges relief for pimples acne wough itching piles ulcers sunburn and other eruptions and promises a guaranteed satisfaction or money back.

Peterson Dept. 57 Resinol Baltimore

Voters Urged to Prepare for Fall Elections

Personal notes list Dr and Mrs A Phillips of Post as guests in Montreal. Mrs I Howe of Compo Road returned from two years in London and will stay with her daughter Mrs Dwight Frenham at Compo Beach. Mr and Mrs Frast Bray visited friends of Connell in Morningside. Various locals hosted relatives from New York, New Waren, and Taunton, with Josephine Godillot arriving home from England after touring Europe.

Mra A. Phillips Post and Montreal Canada I. Howe Compo Road Westport London England Dwight T. Frenham Compa Beach Frast. Bray Robert Kippen Morningside Drive Catherine Neg New Waren John BR. Organ Guna Anal Robert Thew Toseville Road EC. Riehle Camden, C Aine Wilcox Empu Beach

Danbury Minister Returns From Mexico Mission Trip

The Rev. G. H. Leining of the Danbury Universalist Church rejoined the city after a five month visit in the south and Mexico. He spent much time on missionary work in Alabama and plans lecturing tours this fall and winter using more than 400 photographs from his travels.

Tanbury G. H. Leining Danbury Universalist Danbury South Mexico Leining Alabama Mexico City Letning Leaning

Democrats to Hold Primary in Stamford

Stamford Sept 12 Special The Democratic primary for city ticket will be held Friday from 4 50 p m to 8 30 p m in town offices No petitions have been filed by Tuesday at 2 p m Contests are expected for first selectman and two school committee seats in Populaton districts

Stamford Calimet First Selectman Pop Taiiong

Democrats Split Over Proxy Votes at Branford Meet

In Branford, Sept 12, a Twelfth district Democratic senatorial convention sparked protests as delegates left arguing over proxy votes held by Vincent Callahan. Hugh Prior of Wallingford signaled non-acceptance of service again, while Callahan sought to control the roll. Delegates from Hamden North Haven East Haven and Branford objected, and the dispute may go to the state committee.

Bradfort Vincent Callahan Branford Hugh PL Prior Wallineford Agin Crom Harman Callahan Caver Troma Bracken Thwi Cairmain Newam State Committee

Plumber Injured After Fall Through Trap Door

A thirty year old plumber, Werbert Leary, fell ten feet through a trap floor at Stamford Hall sanitation work and suffered a fractured spine and broken back. He was admitted to Stamford Hospital in serious condition. A photograph was taken to determine exact injuries.

Stamvford M Werbert Leary Feeds Street Stamford Stameford Hall

French schooner and rum cargo confiscated

Portland Maine September 12 A mandate from the United States circuit court of appeals affirms federal district Peters in the case of the French Penobscot lherit e era that year was here yesterday the degrees ordered that they contain her raise of 49 case and 308 barrels of vhetoe Mquors valued at helt million dollars he condemned and refused A fine of 1000 was imposed upon the master

Portland Jaly United States Court of Appeals Distriet Aydee John A. Peters

Highway Cement Pavement Planned Between Danbury and New Milford

Plans from state highway officials indicate a concrete road will connect Danbury and New Milford, about sixteen miles, linking with earlier federal routes to West Cornwall and Derby. The project aims to straighten the Danbury segment, remove curves, and replace a hazardous railroad underpass while creating a first class thoroughfare toward New York City.

Danbury Sep New Milford State Highway Department Kew Milford West Cornwall Houstonie Derby Bridgeport Niwhole Rowwildge Votorists New York City Brookfield Town Line

Milford School Budget Approaches One Hundred Fifty Thousand

Milford Sept 12 The second budget hearing for Milford Board of Minutes examined the school budget nearing 150000 dollars with proposed 7000 for free transportation to outlying district pupils. Officials from East Shore towns urged higher funding for buses streets lights and health. Local police seek over 46000 for salaries and new equipment while health and public works requests add to the town’s finance needs.

Milford Jnmice Board of Evucation Board of Culler Commissioners Woodwart East Shore Tele Sequesia State Board of Education Wheelers Farms Total School Board Prtsons Washington Street Polee Woodmont Finance Board Seria Mifers Rotary Club Masonic Temple Mahon Robbins Stevelel J. C. Brown Rotary Stoeckly

Commissioner outlines quicker market license fixes

Commissioner Stoeckel answered questions on license enforcement and driver complaints. He noted many complaints are investigated. flagrant violations may suspend licenses and repeated complaints can trigger suspension. The D M V annual record shows steady activity.

G O P Caucus Held in Darien Nominates Local Officials

A Darien Republican caucus nominated Clarence J. Seofield for assessor Roy Lester and Wile Flines for relief board seats Everett Tyler and others for party posts in a brisk Friday night session The notice also touts a patent medicine advertisement claiming quick weight gain for frail children and family health products sold by McCoy's Liver Compound Tablets with bold claims and prices.

Republican Caucus Clarence J. Seofield Roy ¢. Lester Loard of Relief Wile Flines Everett Tyler Lows Jeffersonn Est Od Cirmat Claenes Eos Kor Indley and Jemmand Acho Ry H Clirenes KE Bouton Tinance Mark W. Norman Deseps Petereivh Planing Zonnis Eduard B. Ashles Howl the Krauser

Child, Three, Is Hurt When Hit by Automobile

Stamford dispatch reports two children injured in traffic incidents. Daniel Howantello of 968 Spruce Street and Haan of 18 West Rath Street were struck by cars driven by Carmine Petoso of 294 Bible Street and Alsen BD of Springdate respectively. Both received treatment at Stamford hospital.

Stamford Daniel Howantello Spruce Street Carmine Petoso Bible Street Esphial Deta Haan West Rath Alsen BD Weat Maln Spel

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