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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1925

Page

9

Milford Republicans to name ticket this evening

Milford Republicans will name a full slate for the October town election at a town hall meeting Monday at 8 p.m. Officials expected include selectmen treasurer town clerk tax collector assessor relief board registrar of voters constable auditor and town school committee. Indications point to harmonious races with possible minor changes.

Milford Board of Relief Registrar of Voters A. m

First Mies season nf the Republican cub in Huntington

Report from Huntington on a Wednesday gathering at Barking ham's hall to launch the first mies season of the Republican club with local attendees including Miss Helen Burnes and Josephine Wetin. Mentions school activities, church resume after a vacation, and assorted local notices amid scattered misspellings.

Barkingham's Helen Burnes Josephine Wetin Frederick Rowle Osan Burtanss George D Hil Dorothy E Tilton Kent Cordel Miue Hous Nas Ces Aminer Ower

Petersen's Ointment Promises Rash Relief

An old classified style advertisement touts Petersen's Ointment for nut sores and skin conditions. It claims quick cures and removal of blemishes, urging readers to buy at local druggists with a Buffalo, N.Y. cap. The copy uses dramatic testimonials and emphasizes skin healing as a rapid solution.

Os Penterson Wilder Street Ester Noy Poe Petersen P Terson Dinek Peerson

Democrats Name Full Ticket for Redding Offices

In Redding on September 13 the Democratic caucus named a full slate for fall elections. The ticket includes Assessors Hugh C. McCollam and Clinton R. Goappler, Selectmen EL Sanford and Marold J. Connery, Town Clerk J. B. Sanford, Treasurer William C. Sanford, Board of Relief Dr. Charles Rides and Joseph Hugber, Tax Collector Herman W. Smith, and Arthur McCollam, Daniel & Sanford. Also listed are Constables Charles Allini and James Delaney, Registrars of Voters James Reynolds and Mary Dorothy Ford, and Fred Lucey.

Redding Hugh C. McCollam Clinton Goappler TY Sanford Marold J. Connery J. B. Sanford William C. Sanford Charles Rides Joseph Hugber Herman W. Smith Arthur McCollam Daniel & Sanford Thei Connery Harry A. Loans Heary

Devon Bevon Firemen Plan Coming Carnival

Devon Bevon firemen outline plans for a large carnival to be held on grounds of Chateau, September inclusive. Special attractions include Old-Timers Night, a Firemen's field bus, children's feats, Gustaf parachutist, vaudeville nightly, and a fireworks display by Wallingford firm. Decorations by Bridgeport studio and steam crane tour advertised. goal is a standout regional event.

DEVO Chemical Company Nu Fem Inient Ing Gustaf Waterbury Wallingford Devon New Haven Stamford Wwaterburs

Weston Republicans Nominate Officers for Town Posts

Weston Republicans convene to nominate officers including Assessor G Warren Bradlee and Town Treasurer Tinachey. Other named roles include Board of Relief, Grand Jury, Tax assessor, auditor, and school committee with a slate of listed members and chairs.

WeeTies Blt A. C. Aq Warren Bradlee Board of Relief Touts Merritt Clarennen Smith I. Tlarold Burritt Richard Cateman Town Merk Arther Tinachey Wakeman Auidtor Rren Bradt Gearze Sherwood Davids Coley Bow Eager Oscar Wilson Werter Oscar Budd Conahnton Albert Ger- Sethur Sherwand Frank Yar Frank Fytch Edith Fanton George F. Sherwood

Milford Democrats Add To Voting List At Caucus

Milford, Sept 13 Special The town committee grew from 30 to 40 members after last Friday's Democratic caucus and a full committee meeting is set at party headquarters 25 River Street Thursday at 7 p.m. to organize and finalize campaign plans for the October 3 town election. Fifteen new names were added to the committee, including four women, boosting women's inner council representation to eight. Several names were dropped, including Clarence J. Platt and Herbert Petrson. The Milford M C A will resume fall meetings at Mary Taylor M E Church Tuesday evening with plans for fall and winter activities.

Molay Milford Atkins. Chattoway Harry A Wiren Arthur L. Baldwin Malcolm A. Buell Rod. Me Willam G. Fissell Uerman Schulz Milord Rotary Club George Smith Geowge FE Southworth Dee Ralston Benjamin W. Lyons Dee Traves Bill Hrase Fred ¢ Arthur Ciuls The Panther Jinn Ng Te Charles Ny Re River Street Martin Lucey Andrew FP Henry Thomas Bry Sdney Cu. Cook KE. Ww. Bisnep John Gorman Joh Roach M. E. Harris Fred T Ose McCarthy H. M. Angle Milford ¥. M. C Mary Taylor M. 3 Fnte

Harvest pinochle event and beach outing headline Lordship

Lordship Fire Company hosts annual harvest pinochle and lance prize event on Friday with harvest themed awards. A large crowd planned for the season opening. Sunday school outing at the beach drew many, featuring bathing relay races and a hand tied pie eating contest with huckleberry pie. Local residents and visitors are noted vacationing and visiting family along the shore.

Lordship Lordship Fire Company St. John's Episcopal Church Louise Margott Jamaica Moss Charles Miller Poin Point Rendolph Stenander Charles Neuer New York William Petzolt Stratford Mr. Trents Penfield Tees Hart Charles B. Hart Montclair N. J Frank Godfrey Wallingford Mira Harry Curtis Inest Miller Pelham Tadlher Lorden P George Thurlby Charles Sloat West Englewood Lilian Walsh William Jonson Brooklyn Noy Axel Johnson Crown Street Albert Mrneson Fon. Raymond Butler Lakewood R. Ly Hax Mount St. Charles of the Sacred Heart Woonsyckert H. L Edward Keisenberg Margherita Lawn John Gyrus New York City Carl Gyrus R. Podge Seth Wiards Seth Wiard Lion Marion Tripponier Boston Charles Tripponier

Norwalk Woman to Stand Trial for Murder

Clara Jones, an African American woman, is charged with the murder of Fidele Manriano, a Portuguese man, in a case arising from events a week ago. The City court will proceed with the trial tomorrow morning.

Norwalk Clara Jones Olored Fidele Manriano

Milford Beach property owners seek unified improvement plan

Milford residents at a Friday session formed a Citizens Committee to pursue better roads lights water and park concessions for Milford beaches. No concrete action was taken yet as committee heads plan to present the proposal to their associations and gauge member support for a non political, town boosting organization. A follow up meeting will be scheduled after district associations review the plan. Also a free milinery class for women will run Sept 16 at the Me sonic Temple Broad Street with bring your own hat.

Milford Devon Yan Avenue Citizens’ Committee Fred Stowe Fred Gartner Settler Harry G. Coley Edward Coffey Annie Sweet John J. Toes Devon Improvement Association Fred E. Warner Walnut Beach Association Walter Johnson Myrtle Beach Association Stein Fort Trumbull Assasion Fred D. Osborne Iver Beach Association John! .Brewster Laurel Beach Association En Haven Water Company Mise Tilen van Cleef Fraven County Farm Bites Broad Street

Milford Ad and News Line Offers Free Phone Service

Milford patrons can now reach the office by direct telephone for advertisements or news items at no toll charge. Call Milford 1257 for the service.

Milford Fairfield Fairfield 430

Two Men Fined for Violation of State Game Law

Milford reports the season’s first game law violations in Town Court. Huntington Gaco clay members Romeo Geery and Sniter were fined 10 dollars plus 10 dollars 37 cents costs after deputies found a heron and three sand mpers on marshes near the Houstatonic river.

Milford J. D. Brown, Jr Huntington Bernard Atlas Walnut Beach Romeo Geery Lafayette Street Derby Sniter Bhelton Housatonic River Anthony Brunnelli West 16Th Stireet New York Brunnell Francis Hickey

Danbury Minister Weds in Dayton Ohio

Danbury reports the marriage of Rev J Ruskin Howe of Banbury Congregational Church to Sass Mary Brewbaker of Dayton Ohio on September 3. The ceremony was in Dayton, performed by the bride’s father with Rev A R Shippinger assisting. Howe, Yale educated, will continue church duties in Danbury, and the couple will reside in New Haven after a driving trip.

Danbury Dayton J. Ruskin Howe Banbury New Haven Howe

Fairfield News Items Without Toll Charges

Fairfield notices feature a toll-free call option for local residents seeking information. The item outlines a contact number and brief purpose, emphasizing community service and accessibility for readers seeking local updates.

Grange Fair Set for Wednesday at Greenfield Grange

Fairfield reports the Greenfield Grange fair will be held Wednesday at the Greenfield Grange hall with vaudeville entertainment after eight. Local and out of town talent expected. committees named for entertainment and stands for hot dogs, baked goods, crafts, fruit preserves, and more. Proceeds go to the Grange treasury. Midweek church services and guild executive meeting set. Boy Scouts also meeting.

Willam Mrnse Howard Wakeman Ditford Banks Burr Hill William Fred = Bank Simeon Pease Pirbti- Brennan Staunds Fair M.sa Mar Forans Lewis Drew Mariory Banks Clifford Banks Wiliam Ter Nevella Manson Howare Wakeman Msn William Manson William Lanterman Igfard Brotherton Grange Treasty Church of Christ Women's Guild of Boy Scouts

Unidentified man buried after rail trestle fall near Newtown

The body of a unidentified man who fell from a trestle into a roadway between Monroe and Stevenson stations was buried in Newtown Village cemetery after medical examiner Walter H. Kernan ruled a broken neck caused by the fall. Authorities could not establish identity.

Newtown Monroe Stevenson Newtown Village Willam Honan Main Street Walter HH Klernan M. J. Donahue Grantwood Margaret Tigan Sandy Hook M. J. Howihan Margaret Atchison Percy Atchison William J. Atchison Sherman

Stratford Pastor Announces Plans for Parish Expansion

Rev. James Q. Dolan of St. James Church marks one year in Stratford and outlines growth plans including a convent and parochial school if attendance and support rise. Renovations to rectory and grounds completed, mission planned for October, and Sunday school to reopen with leaders from St. Mary’s convent. Additional notices cover fund drives for Christ Episcopal church renovations and local sports results and Legion meeting plans.

Stratford James Q. Dolan St. James FR. C St. James Father Dolan St. James Parish M. J. O'Connor Danbury Main Street Father Delan So James Church Wana St. Mary's Convent Bridgeport St. James Church Christ Episcopal Church G. Warren Beach H. Francis Hine Tt Ig Louis Haskell Fort Andrews Boston Harbor Wiliam G. Willams Elliot Street Honolulu Hawaiian Islands Haskell Williams Stratford A. C Stratford A Devon A. Co Devon Bill Devitt Jett Fielder Charney Dever Feeney Sourke Catalano S. 4 Star Legion Stratford Post American Leston Hern Sterling Memorial Hall Sodies Sterling Hall Edmund Wheeler Harry Flood Bere

No Appropriation for Job Norwalk Officer Is Told

NORWALK September 13 Special Mayor Robins acts to block a detective sergeant post by denying an appropriation and ordering police noncooperation. John Roberts, promoted from patrolman, remains at duty awaiting funding while Robins faces voter backlash. Fire department figures loom in city election as Putnam Hose candidates vie for council seats.

Norwalk Thomas Robins Democratic Party Robins John Roberts Roberts Board of Estimate Fire Department Sylvester Brotherton Arthur Lindeberg Stanley Talmadge Madge Lindeberg Talmadge Putnam Hose Company Talemadge

No Opposition Expected In Primary Caucus In Danbury

Danbury reports that Democratic primaries Monday will see one candidate per office with no opposition. Officials say one vote per unopposed candidate suffices for nomination. Biennial town election is set for October 5. Republicans renominated all present officers at a caucus. Democratic ticket includes Higgins Brennan Cawley Lynch Mcallister Stebbins Brown Deakin McDermott Selleck Farrell Cable Keating.

Danbury James 5. Higgins Luke F. Brennan Board of Relief Henry J. Cawley First Selectman William J. Lynch Second Selectman T. W. Mcallister George B. Stebbins F. C. Brown J. A. Deakin Hugh McDermott John W. Dunleavy Nathaniel Selleck Timothy H. Farrell Wiliam A. Cable Thomas A. Keating

Inquest Planned Into Norwalk Vault Door Death

Coroner John J. Phelan will hold an inquest tomorrow into the death of Mikkel Peterson of Plainfield N D who was crushed when a 17 ton vault door being installed at the South Norwalk Trust Company building fell last Tuesday Peterson the foreman in charge of the work died instantly at the site in Norwalk Connecticut.

Norwalk John J. Phelan Mikkel Peterson Plainfield N. da

Body of Navy sailor found near Norwalk on Goose Island

The decomposed body of a man, likely a Navy sailor, was found on Goose Island in Norwalk during a Sunday boating party report. Medical Examiner Huntington and Funeral Director GanAng were notified. officials will check naval rosters to identify the deceased.

Norwalk United States Navy Goose Island South Norwalk Samuel H. Hunting Don Fred Ganang Wallace Bell Cow Avenue Lypsinuera Navy Huntington Innis Naval Gonng Phelan Fr. Huntington Funeral Directoy

Derby man bruised after car strike on Main Street

Derby September 13 Special John Mayteck operator of a soft drink parlor at 14 Main Street narrowly escaped injury when struck by a car owned and driven by Frank Sicignana of 11 Derby Avenue. Mayteck was examined at the police station by Dr Donovan of Elisabeth Avenue and treated for bruises and minor cuts to hands and face. Neither man was held.

Derby John Mayteck Main — Street Frank Sicignana Derby Avenue Donovan Elisabeth Avenue Maytock

Actor Held by Stamford Sheriff

Special Deputy Sheriff Michael Ryan went to Cos Cob to serve attachment papers on Thomas Blacklock’s daughter Mrs Rennibar. He returned with Blacklock and jailed him on a technical breach of peace charge. Blacklock will be committed to a sanatorium where he was previously confined. Mrs Rennibar and her husband act on stage as Edwards.

Stamford Michael Ryan Cos Cob Thomas Blacklock Tremont Street Blacklock Cording Ryan Rennibar Blocklock

Also Mentioned on This Page

State BEVON Weston Republicans Milford Beaches Housatonic Ohio Grange Fair Lous de Tullio Sixth Street Stephen Degnan Frank Nanion Thomas Connor de Tullo J. Q. Dolan U. S. Navy Olivia Hineo
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