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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1927

Page

11

Huntington Fire Truck Delayed By Bridged Tires In Shelton District

A Huntington fire alarm from Shelton near Nicholas Wikelee’s Pine Street home triggered a response by Huntington’s chemical and pumper. The Shelton truck was unavailable due to use elsewhere, delaying arrival to White Hills where a barn and house were saved despite a large fire claim. Residents criticize dispatch timing while farm outbuildings and a cow were burned. cause suspected as a wiring short.

Huntington Shelton Huntington Fire Company White Hills Nicholas Wikelee Pine Street Bridgeport John Wincik Third Ward Syenk Mositay Walter Filey Foest- 14 Michael West Ig Loretta Wesolowski el Mtr Frank Wesolowski Stetton Avemle Huntington School Connecticut Hartford Blue Ribbon Charles W Geldspink Yeselowski Howard B Moore Mard L. Moore Wells Hall Kurt Zeigler Huntington -Treet Effie J. Clarke Ethel Mc Obeardsley Steprer Peter J. Reitter Margaret France Jenny

Milford Rotary talk honors late health chief Pitney

Milford health officer Willis S. Butrick addressed the Rotary Club, praising Dr. Pitney who served nearly 20 years. The meeting featured songs and mystic sections, with plans for a Red Man campaign and a busy calendar of local events in Milford, Devon, and Walnut Beach.

Milford Willis S. Butrick Rotary Club Butrick Dr. Pitney Ackenash Tribe of Red Men Devon Walnut Beach Red Men

Bridge Span 10 to be moved to new site on Sept 20

After a conference between Andrew vd. Northey and Charles A. Bowman it was probable the old draw span would be moved to the temporary bridge center pier on September 20. A scow with racks was towed to the vicinity and dredging of the westway is underway. Traffic routing plans for North End cut-off were arranged with police officials.

Andrew Vd. Northey Public Works Charles A. Bowman Yellow Mill Bridge Center Pier Waterview Avenue Northey Boston North Avenues Dewey Street Stratford North End Waterview Avenues Ann Street Stratford Avenue Hough Avenue Pembroke Street East Main Street Northey and Connecticut Co Traction Company

Two Men Jailed Bond Jump Leads In Indecent Literature Case

Isadore Chikin 28 of this city and Joseph Scharron 45 of East Norwalk were fined 200 and imprisoned 30 days for distributing indecent literature and pictures. Execution suspended till Mandar. Kalibany posted 1000 bond and fled. Judge Leonard B. Nickerson presided. Chikin and Scharron pleaded guilty. Chikin cited first offense. Scharron noted for assisting state.

Isadore Chikin Joseph Scharron East Norwalk Leonard B. Nickerson Mandar Chiklin J. B. Kiletu John J. Cuney Norwalk Schayron New York Scharron Nickerson Chaikin Harry Kalibany

Monroe Woman's Auxiliary Meeting and Village Notices

The Monroe Fire department auxiliary met with twelve attendees at Mrs. Hans Dines home. Whist prizes went to Mrs. Alexander Sinclair and Miss Elizabeth Hurd. A Town hall dance is planned for Sept 24 under Monroe Fire company auspices. Various local visits and meetings are announced for October and late September.

Monroe Monroe Pire Department Hans Dines Alexander Sinclair Elizabeth Hurd Monroe Fire Company Edward Schattel Hollis Long Island George Hawley Hawley Albans W. ©. Hazard Milford Eleanor Davis Bridgeport Marion Johnson Hane Dineson Farm Bureau Helen L. Clark Broadford Hawley Stepney Mil Producers Association Savelewitz Cutlers Farme Town Hall Charles Purdy Zalmon Purdy Janet Lewis George Smith

Hawley Heads First National Corporation President

Cufford B Hawley was elected president of First National Bank to fill the post after John J. McCuir resigned today at a board meeting. Hawley’s election positions the bank for ongoing leadership as the corporate executive votes are finalized.

UBY Associaer Press Cufford Hawley Defetee First National Br Lie John J. Mccuir Board of Airectors

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