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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1927
Page
10
Stratford officials announce aggressive steps to collect 145000 in back taxes owed by delinquent land owners. Town Manager Reed warns warrants may be issued to force payment or seize property and potentially arrest debtors, with emphasis on nonresident owners.
A promotional guide advises using Magnolia Sweetened Condensed Milk to creaming hot or iced coffee. It highlights cost savings, describes the product as rich milk with sugar, and gives practical use tips for hot and iced coffee, plus general cooking uses and storage notes.
Referee John Keozh considers two bankruptcy filings received yesterday. Roland W Legg of Norwalk shows liabilities of 16559.75 across 44 creditors, with claims from First Congregational Church Darien 1300 and F A Doolittle Tile Co 8178.50. George Arphoyius of Stamford lists assets 172 cash and liabilities 1111.88. creditors meeting set for September 27.
The Bethel Democratic caucus elected Michael Ganley as chairman and John Mullaney as town clerk. Assessor John E Melvin, relief Willis Judd and Lyman Whitehead, selectmen James A Mannion, John Brennan town clerk Ambrose Mullaney treasurer John A Carroll agent for the town deposit fund James Mannion auditor Frank G Hurgin grand jurors Edward Bourne and John Carroll Jr tax collector John T Wixted constables Edward Bourne and John Biennal registrar of voters John Wixted town school committee Wicher and Chase for 1927 terms Wickenden and Reardon ODea for 1928 terms. Henri Robert Wickenden funeral announced for Friday at St Thomas Episcopal Church Center cemetery.
Mr and Mrs Raymond Davidson returned from an auto trip to Washington D C where they visited friends. Mrs Elin Fowler and her daughter returned from visiting friends in Southport. Mr and Mrs Henry Miller of Naugatuck avenue visit relatives in Boston. Mr and Mrs George Fowler of Bridgeport avenue entertain friends from New York City. Tomorrow the first fall meeting of the Colonial Sunshine Club will be held at Mrs Snyder's Walnut Beach home. Ladies Aid Society of Devon Union church held weekly meeting at Cawren ball.
Westport Sept 15 A fire chief vows to prosecute drivers who race fire apparatus to alarms. Francis P Dunnigan says offenders will have cars seized and turned in for investigation. He advocates motorcycle police to clear routes. previous motorcycle patrols aided firemen. The notice follows many close calls when trucks slow for dirt roads creating dust and danger.
Miss Mary Yvonne Thibeault formerly of New York city and now living with Miss Annie B. Troy at Sandy Hook marries Francis Philbride of the Newtown board of relief at St. Rose's Roman Catholic church. The ceremony was led by Rev. William Kennedy with music by Miss Anna McCartan and choir. reception at Stratfield Bridgeport then wedding trip.
Fairfield Sept 19 AP Special Correspondent William J. McHugh Jr of Norwalk leads the western point series with 32 of 85 possible points as Pequot Yacht Club members compete for prizes from Sica and Bedford. The final race determines eligibility for the top award. Southwind II by W J Mellagh Jr tops the field in a close standings list including California and various boats and owners.
Town events today include the Southport Fire Department Auxiliary card party and a meeting of the Unknown Tribe of Red Men, plus a bridge afternoon at the Petroat Yacht Club. Joseph Meason, son of Dr and Mrs A Meason of Spruce Street, plans to retire for his sophomore year at Catholic University in Washington DC this Friday after graduating from Roger Ludlowe High School.
Arthur P. Winn of 10 Cottages Street was bound over to the Superior Court by Judge William Buckley in City Court for causing the death of James Whaley 82 of 337 Broad Street who died after being struck by Winns car on August 31 at Aron and Whiting Streets. A witness testified Winn did not see Whaley before the collision. Whaley was father of Leo J. Whaley chief clerk of the Probate Court and a long time city resident.
Frederick W. Enwright former publisher of the Es pip tom Telegram was released from the state prison camp at Te wks kin s after serving two thirds of an eight months sentence for criminal libel against former Boston Mayor James M. Curley.
Easton Grange held a Tuesday night session featuring lecturer Mrs. Leroy Turney and an assortment of readings, humor, songs, and a pantomime. Neighbors’ night and several degree conferrals were announced with plans for future visits and activities.
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