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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1926

Page

17

Milford Board Inspects Site For New Fire Headquarters

Milford residents view the proposed new central fire station site on New Haven Avenue as the Board of Finance and the Fire Commission inspect the location by lantern light. They review conditions, discuss budget needs, and note hazards at the current headquarters as part of plans for possible appropriation.

Milford New Haven Avenue Hridge Fowler Mill Board of Finance and Board of the Commissioners Finance Board First Milford Pwelte Hearth Association State Department of Health The Health Association D. A . Memorial Broad Street Connecticut State Inc Mulford C.J. Hyde T,ocarge T'A Agmetime ReAmien’s Hall Nagatuck

Queen Victoria and Lydia E Pinkham Tribute Adverts

A fragmented paragraph contrasts Queen Victoria born in Old England with Lydia E Pinkham from a New England farm. It notes Victoria’s wise reign endearing her to Britons and praises Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound, calling it a household favorite in thousands of homes.

Agnimmo Old England New England Queen Victoria Lydia FE Pinkham

Model Yacht Club Boosts Bridgeport Youth Sport

Bridgeport's model yacht scene at Seaside Park thrives as youths aged 12 to 18 build and race scale boats. The South Branch Library and school instructors foster design, rigging, and competition, with two more regattas planned and the club expanding to inspire future American racing craft.

Seaende Bridgeport Myrtle Avenue Seantle Park Cluls Clu Board of Retveation Board of Retreatios Ubrary Rbridgeport Bridgeport Model Yacht Club America United States Ihe Amerian Yachting Clus Nat Berresahoff Betan Dus Americas Lake Land Pond Almeria South Branch Library

Monroe News Notes and Delegates at Stratford Convention

Monroe notices recount delegates George Burr and John Burr at the senatorial convention in Holmes Inn Stratford. Local visits span Derby, Ansonia, Pittsfield, and Keene. A county convention in Bridgeport, a fruit packing demonstration, and hospital stays are noted along with several travel highlights and social calls.

Monrte Frank J. Wales John W Turr Brookfield Farm Bureau Burr Merwin Burr and Son Lawrence Burr Leonard Curtiss Keene Marlowe

Cedar Crest Red and Gun club admits six members

Huntington September meeting of the Cedar Crest Red and Gun club opened doors for new members. Six were admitted Christrophy LaCroix John McLevy Jack Speidel Ernest Huber Ederbert C. Fertig Marl HK Lewis. Open doors kept until October 7 for additional admissions.

Huntington The Cedar Chef Red and Gun Club Vyenins Christophy LaCroix John McLevy Jack Speidel Ernest Huber Reidgeport Ederbert C. Fertig Marl HK Lewis Monoe Bridgeport Edward A. Brera Laston Gusgay Duball Wells Hollow Henry Onlender

Am I Intruding to Be Staged by Alpha Players

Easton notices list a play titled Am I Intruding to be staged in Grange hall Monday October 4 by the Alpha Players of Bridgeport. A September 29 performance was postponed due to a Pomona Grange meeting in Danbury that night.

Lee M. E. Hall Stephen Jennings Sanford Hedding Grange Hall William John William J. Garrity Howard L. Warren Lee M. E Erma Pinch Boston Masa Joseph Keller John Hrondyin Hridgeport Ambrose Murah Edward Ileite Stephen Wilson Fairfield Farm Bureau Danbury Frank Kendal Henry McCalum Hicckaslie Long Leland Tuseday Mere McCallum Hickaville Henry McCallum

Long Hill Social Notes and Visitors Doings

Long Hill residents report visitors including Charles Rowe of New Rochelle and the Sherman family. Ladies Aid met to sew comfortables aprons and rag rugs. Other items mention Lake Zoar weekend visits, honeymoons, and small gatherings at homes in Tashua and Bridgeport.

Long Hill Charles Rowe New Rochelle Kellar Griggs Lawrence Sherman Stizr Methodist Ladies Aid Society Ray Lucas Henry Blatz Edward Bee Wilbur French Harry Lea Omil Lackman Louis Hoyt Chester Black Join Wilkinson Clarice Radcliffe Eon Wesley Emma Sherman Seeley Kellar Briegs Ernest Sherman Walter Hen~iey Sherman Harvey David Sherman Ina Celestine Picco Edmond Picco Bertha Noreal Tashua Paul Blatz Cifford Powe Derby Samuel Seeley Tashna Stephen Burramhe Hems Philadelphia A. J

Westport Driver Hurt As Car Rams Wall In Wild Wreck

A touring car with acrobatic tendencies left the Post road near Westport Junior High at 1 p.m. Friday, hurled a three-foot wall, rolled three times, and stopped feet from the road. Driver August Tatler of Park Beach was severely injured and taken to Norwalk hospital. another occupant, a tan man, was uninjured and unidentified. Passersby pulled victims from the wreckage as witnesses reported Tatler’s worsening abdominal and internal injuries. Authorities suspect excessive speed toward New York caused loss of control. A second crash near Peat Swamp involved Michael Cleary of Greenfield, who fled but was arrested later. charges include reckless driving and driving under liquor. Other local court fines included various traffic violations. Autumn party at Mrs. Frank J. Cobb’s on Wright street featured harvest decor and dances.

Arkenash Ninigtet Fair Hasen Taregaart Bork West Haven Outon Remon Bridgeport Odd Flewa Hall Iitiea Pollewis Nomeshoa Capital Theatre Indies Ine Lodge Odd Fellows Whlow Fistine Hebekahs Mote Merle Exording Miss Overton Part Troumbull Leach Tieeam- Pood Walter Wil- Hime Jesse Banks Mambera Danuiry Ward Co Plymouth Place Asom Langdon Rochester N.W John Leprolt Dorothy Platt D EB. Platt Albert Howse Stamford Milford Wonawage Lodge Dy House Wapawage Lodge Rebekahs Odd Fellows Hall Focal Lodge Dr. Honne All Weirs Post Road Charles W. Clark Sea Side Avenue Loral Telephone Exchange Misa Mildred Ford St. Andrew's Guild Clara Snyder Walnut Beard Ellan White Isabelle Garner Ethel Hicks Mary A Sidney Cook Golden ‘Hei Cardiparty Friendship Sewng Circle Rebekah Js Dee Tumer Commerciaur Amerian Legion Auxiliary American Legion Ftands Robert Hoouhkirk Fred Noble New Yorkty Mies Nauxatuck Muilford High School Freeloye Haldwin Stow Board of Finance CM Wipe We Health Nurve Wappe Virginia North Carolina Sophie Fecker Martin Whelan Naugatuck Avenue Walnut Beach Joseph Busy Edgewood Park Westport August Tatler Park Beach Norwalk Tatler Wreatport New York Tis Machine Wanle Warre Peat Swamp Michael Cleary Jennie Vata Toso Second Avenue New York City Cleary Rove Westport Heriacks Misa Vera Stevens Southbury Fred Piccuillo Old South Road Suesin Frank J. Cobb Wright Street Janterna E.G. Mahaney Palmer Avenue Larchmont Fating Irkeg

Governors staff to report for one day duty

From Dartford AP dispatch dated Sept 19 the governors staff are to report to the adjutant general at the States Green Danbury on Wednesday October 6 at 12 oclock for one days duty in attendance upon the governor.

Dartford States Green Danbury

Stamford New Voters List High This Year

Stamford records show 1 127 new voters listed this year, with 38 percent of 1 389 potential voters signing. Among the new registrants 225 are men and 64 are women, as the town clerk notes registration remains slightly above average.

Stamford Speenai

Snapper blues begin full run off Stratfield breakwater

Stratford dispatch reports blue fish moving in large shoals off Stratfield breakwater and Lordship, with anglers catching good sized catfish inshore. The note covers fishing spots, river reach, and nearby activity as sport season opens in the area. Mentions local residents Agnes Snyder and several social notices including visits to Atlantic City and Philadelphia.

Stratford Strat Jbreakwater Lordship Wea Jong Land Asatonic Agnes Snyder Lows Snyder Atreet T'okepele Vassar Ethel Judaen Tacts Day Max Judson Mra Ren D. Judsum Vivart George Alvatrons Tal Tion Ud Street Bridgeport Po J. Ricler Amd Faur Hea Mos Ricler Muss Annas Surf Avenue Beler Ssiss AnniMe Marie Mernt Maine Silver Lake Bradstreet Kenyon Milton Sls

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