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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1926

Page

5

Scarlet Fever Patient Leaves Home and Fined

Fairfield Sept 21 special Joseph Satosky of Brentwood Avenue was fined $30 and ordered to stay home after being arraigned in Town Court on failing to observe a quarantine for contagious disease. He was arrested as soon as the quarantine period ended. Various other local arraignments and continuances followed, including battery and road-traffic cases, with several defendants granted bonds or continuances.

Fairfield Oseph Satosky Brentwood Avenue Coate William A. Kincella L. E. Poole John T. Glrnn Michael Tutay Superior Court Marence R. Hall Vincent ‘. Keapp Frank Agrut Danbury William T. Kurr Costa A. Rasten Highty-Eighth Street Otone Park Ameés Finnegan Simon Gatta Iidgeportt Rthur J. Bennett John B. Carpenter Frank Ravenue Tankers N. C H. R. Elwood George Abromitas Elwood Jomes W. Gordon Whiting Street New Haven Contable Bennett Henry McDonal Villa Avenue John Bugdany May Street Sunings Road Albert Demschick Jennings Road Jenings Road Kings Highway Demachick Derdechick St. Vincent’s Hospital Carl V. Back J. JH. Comtella Merose Lane Norwalk Albert J. Melter Stanford Helen Toth Gerald A. Cunningha Townlerk Clara M. Flint Lorenzo di Battista Cungis Hilroad Theress Errica Stratfield Road Justice of Pears Jaacon ‘Wakeman Avon Edward Norwalk Hospital Julius and Josephine Secon Cedar Road Southport Victor Leo Frank Edward Ruth Lillian Westerling Church Street

Longshoremen Accept Compromise Hours Deal

New York reports 65 000 longshoremen voted to accept a compromise from steamship owners on labor hours. The plan sets 80 cents hourly wages with overtime at 1.20, and a 44 hour workweek year round, replacing the previous 4 1/2 day weekly schedule.

New York Atlantic Coast The International Longahoremen’s Association

Prominent Mason Vandergrift Dies at 63 in Washington

Samuel H Vandergrift, former trustee of the Jo J Vandergrift estate of Pittsburgh and a thirty-third degree Mason, died in Washington today at age sixty three.

Washington Samuel H Vandergrift Jo J. Vandergrift Pittsburgh

Regimental RIOTS in Holland End with Officer Shot

In Assen yesterday troops of the Twelfth regiment called up for annual training rioted smashing barrack windows and wrecking the canteen. A noncommissioned officer was killed by a bullet and several men were injured. The regiment is confined to barracks during investigation.

Amsterdam Holland Assen

Voters Admitted as Hat to Be Made Near Newtown

Newtown officials admit voters at the town clerk’s office. Nineteen people were registered on September 1 as qualified to receive the oath, with Democrats claiming a slight edge. The session was the last chance before the October 4 election at Town Hall. Further sessions are planned for October 15 and 29 at the brick building to extend eligibility for the November vote. Mrs. Arthur E. Brinton and Miss Adeline Hurd traveled to New Milford for Mrs. Brinton’s aunt, Mrs. John McMahon, who is critically ill at ninety eight. La Salle Fathers of Hartford begin a mission at St. Rome’s on October 3, continuing nightly for a week, with follow-ons at St. Srophe in Stepney and Sacred Heart in Southbury.

Newtown Board of Selectmen Theas Arthur E. Brinton Misa Adeline Hurd New Milford Brinton Mis John McMahon Miss Hurd la Salle Fathers of Hartford St. Rome's Church la Salette St. Rose's Church St. Srophe Church Stepney Sacred Heart Church Southbury

Forbes Parole Denied for Former Veterans Bureau Chief

Leavenworth Kansas September 21 The Federal Prison board has refused to recommend parole for Colonel Charles R Forbes former director of the United States Veterans Bureau He serves a two year sentence in the U S penitentiary here on charges of defrauding the government in hospital construction for disabled veterans The board continued his case until May 1827

Leavenworth Kansas Federal Prison Board Charles R. Forbes United States Veterans Bureau United States Penitentiary

Dora Ward’s farewell party before leaving for college

Miss Dora Ward was surprised with a farewell party at Mrs. W. F. White’s on Friday as she heads to Storre Agriculture College. Guests included Mrs. White and many friends who presented a floor lamp. Other items note social visits, illnesses, and local movements around Trumbull including Bridge Club hosting and residents moving houses.

New Haven Probate Judge Gilson Endorsed by Democrats

John I. Gilson, judge of probate in the New Haven District, was endorsed today by the Democratic probate convention after being nominated by Republicans.

New Haven John I. Gilson

Shaw named next judge by Mackenzie in Danbury

Danbury Sept 21 Senator Samuel C Shaw of Redding received a nomination for state Senate and was praised as the likely appointee to the Fairfield County Common Pleas court bench within the year by Harry E Mackenzie Bethel county leader at a post convention dinner The endorsement includes support from leading Fairfield County attorneys and delegates expect the judiciary move to occur in due time Shaw is recognized as a prominent county attorney whose nomination excites his supporters

Danbury Samuel C. Shaw Redding State Senate Common Pleas Harry E. Mackenzie Bethel Mackenzie Shaw Fairfield County Senator Shaw

Rotarians Share Experiences From Clubs Abroad And At Home

The Rotary club held an exper ience meeting at Brintfield hotel to discuss members past summer observations in other clubs. John Woodhull read impressions from Paris about war debt views, while C A Willard described welcoming visiting Rotarians in Richmond. Bruce Young spoke on Williamsport hymn and flag, Harvey Went on Fairmont absentee listings, and G Stearna Bushness on Pittsburgh short talks by presiding officers.

Rotary Club Brintfield John Woodhull Paris Rotary C. A. Willard Rich-mond Bruce Young Williamsport Harvey Went Fairmont N. H G. Stearna Bushness Pittabureh

Moose Lodge Reports Visits and Ball Plans

Members of Bridgeport Lodge 289 Loyal Order of Moose met at the clubhouse on State Street with large attendance. The entertainment chair reports all ball tickets sold for the Ritz event on November 1. Officials aim to make this year’s ball the lodge’s largest in history.

Bridgeport Orier Moose State Street Fred Risley The Ritz Charles Pentz Maine Coney Island Napoleon Lavoie New York Brook Iyn

Prediction of 500 Planes in Six Months

Secretary Hoover predicts 600 commercial air planes in service within six months. He notes plant expansion, route development, and personnel growth will strengthen American national defense and civil aviation.

Washington Hoover America

Regular Army Officer Grimes Shoots Self in Despondency

Washington reports the death of Col. George M. Grimes, fifty one, a Regular Army officer and West Point graduate, who shot himself at his home after a despondent period tied to a recent illness. His wife and a maid discovered the body. no other cause is given.

Washington George M. Grimes Grimes Weat Point

Naturalization Court Set for Stamford Session

Stamford September 21 Special. A special session of the naturalization branch of the Superior court will be held here Thursday. Judge Arthur F Bila of the Superior court will preside.

Stamford Specia Naturalizaton Branch Superior Court Arthur F. Bila

Brother Admits He Strangled Sister

New York police believe the 18 year old murder case of Margaret Townsend has been solved with her brother Harry Townsend thirty-one, a river boat captain, admitting to strangling her. The two lived in a furnished room at 348 West 22nd Street where the tragedy occurred. He hid the body in an attic and fled.

New York Harry Townsend Townsend Margaret West 22Nd Street

Milford society notes and local arrivals brief

Milford Sept 231 The Woman's Home Missionary met with Miss Edith Gunn on High Street. The sale of the society paper Woman's Home Missions opened this meeting. Attendance was good and interest was high. Several families who stayed at the beach after Labor Day have returned home. Joseph Rowland former commodore of Milford Yacht Club has returned from the last cruise aboard the yawl Gypsy. Major E W Putney who sold Gypsy has a new boat Qui Vive. Mrs Joseph Hanold returned to Long Island after five weeks with her parents. John Harney returned to St Mary's Seminary in Baltimore. Bar ny a Milford High School and Worcester seminary graduate expected to be ordained next June. Kate Buf fe assists at Wellesley Hall. Warren Willard aboard the liner Majestic plans England visit. Mr and Mrs Ray Willard returned from New York after seeing their son off for Europe. Benevolent Unit of the Women's Association will hold a work meeting at the parish house with July August September birthdays as guests Supper at six and midweek service at seven thirty. Wopowage Lodge of Gold Fellows meets on Wednesday. Mrs James Phillips of Waterbury was weekend guest of Mr and Mrs William A Platt on Bea Side avenue. Mrs Ida Smith of Guilford spent the weekend with aunt Mrs Leslie Meade Smith on Broad Street then returned home.

Milford Woman's Home Edith Gunn High Street Woman's Home Missions Robert Hurle Center Street Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Joseph Rowland Milford Yacht Club Joe E. W Putney Monroe Virginia QuiVive Hampton, Virginia Mass Prospect Street Kate Buh Fe Wellesley Hall Warren Willard Majestic England Old Country Ray Willard New York Europe Clifton N. J Elmer Holbeck Woman’s Association Wopowage Lodge of Gold Fellows James Phillips Waterbury William A. Platt Bea Side Avenue Ida Smith Guilford Leslie Meade Smith Broad Street

Monroe Weekly Notes and Community Events in Connecticut

Monroe records from September describe the Connecticut Milk Producers Association meeting in Hartford with Huntington attendees. Local milk producers visit and plan sessions at Beels home, while residents attend social visits, family events, and a Monroe baseball win over Bridgeport and upcoming games at Newtown and Easton.

Assessors Meet Hartford for State Tax Reading Topics

A meeting of town assessors from across the state will be held here on October 7. Four reading subjects will be discussed including gasoline pumps and stations taxation, exemptions from taxation, automobile taxation, and revaluation.

Hartford Rept

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Joseph Satosky Fairfield Court Mason Forbes Trumbull Dora Ward W. F. White Hiise Ward Storre Agriculture College Mia. White Wilma Schatz Merrit Shepherd Haye Howard Margery Cannon Mildred Cannon Jennie Reynolds Vivian Ichford Esther Larson Blot Bjorken Earl Ward Ralph Shaw Leonard Berger David Wakeley Marty Kurtz Charles Hiavasak Raymond Engstrand John & Beach Mary L. Beach Edward Beach Florence Ruth Morehouse Sherwood Brinemade Daniews Farm Elbert Erinamade Robert T. French Davis T. Booth Daniels Farm Bear Mountain Storm King Highway 1 Ide Plumb Bridge Club White Plain Street Misa Ethel Gusterberg White Mountains Charles Kurts Marion Bayliss Raymond Pardy Katherine Burton Bt. Holyoke College Howard Beach Harold Heach Bra Plainville Bridgeort Rotarians MOOSE Naturalization Court John M. Burr George Boehm Huntington Connecticut Milk Producers Association Beel Bury Misa Margaret Behrens Skilmore New York State Carmen Oakley Clarence Burr Benedict Beardsley Louis Beardsley Herbert Smith Oxford J. H Walker's Field Herbert Joyce M. H. Field Charles F Nichola Storm King Highway West Point Pawling Kent Falls Lemuel Swendann Ebbe Damm Pueste Fred Durham Stevenson Whittall Teprac Wiltons Sanford’s Beauvais Axm Sanford Fervac Sloan’s Axminsters Sters Asters Whittall Teprac Wilton Artroom Wilton Bagdad Mecca Durotex Main St Corner Elm St Cal Barnum Knowlton ST Mt. Tom Holyoke, Mass
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