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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1927

Page

19

Milford Democrats Plan Campaign Meeting Tonight

Milford voters hear campaign plans as Democratic Town committee set to meet tomorrow night. Lawrence Gallagher chairs the campaign committee with William Troyt re elected as town committee chair. Executive members include Edward B Brotherton Miles and John Cannon with Joseph Kavanaugh and Robert Dixon in leadership roles. Finance picks include Albert Stowe George Clark Bernard Fagan Willard Greene and Frank Brotherton. Local notes cover blues fishing Fort Trumbull Beach home construction and Milford High school schedule changes plus new language clubs and citizenship classes.

Lawrence T Gallagher William Troyt Edward Maher Hiram Greer Edward B Brotherton First Selectman Lawrence T Gallagher H Occ Miles John Cannon Second Selectman Joseph Kavanaugh Milford Robert Dixon Albert P Stowe Board of Finance George 8. Clark Board of Education Bernard Fagan Willard E Greene Frank C. Brotherton Philomena Bearps New Haven Ralph Focareto Harborside Drive Edward Primrose Seaside Avenue Fort Trumbull Beach Primrose Champson Street Fort Trumbull Milford High School Central Grammar School Auditorim Helen Smith High Street Saratoga Springs Mongey Skidmore College Allen Wilson Baldwin Avenue Edward Bailey Rogers Avenue Cape Cod H M Crosby North Harwich Mass Wilson Daughters of the American Revolution Order of de Molay Masonic Temple Nothnagle Henry P Nothnagle Daniel Strecker Union Avenue Bridgeport Dev Robert Stoddard Eli Mix Susie F Methnagle

Easton Community Notes Rehearsals and Socials Extend Week

Easton reports a church men's class rehearsal for two plays and a Boy Scouts meeting. Local residents attend a ministerial meeting, Alumni dinner, and a Fairfield County Fish and Game joint assembly. A Putnam Park outing includes many Easton, Fairfield, Trumbull, New York and New Jersey youths. Numerous residents host or visit relatives across nearby towns.

Ciliford Gillette Clarence Jennings Cheater Hall Fairfield County Fish and Game Bridgeport Easton Fairfield Trumbull New York New Jersey Putnam Park Edna Sprande Dorothy Sprandel Lara Maquat Joan Kolesar Peter, Kolesar Chilton Dickerson Helen Groschel Barbara Kolesar Mary Kolesar Elton Bean Betty Kochlse Stephen Kolesar Harold Sprandel Easton Jeannette Nichols Kenneth Cannon Helen Donsell Mildred Cannon Joseph Troupe Fairfield Rollin Chevaler Stratfield Roy Donnelly Cannondale Jane Campbell Black Rock Agnes Finer Harry Effinger

Westport Traffic Plan Critic Says Retrofit Flawed

Willam P Eno, traffic control expert, tells Westport Rotary the town erred in installing the State Street and Riverside avenue rotary. He criticizes the shape and painting of the prohibited zone, notes plans were published differently, and urges rule changes to empower police with flexible traffic control. He also discusses a potential town meeting issue on Campe Beach land and condemning procedures.

Westport Rotary Club Willam P Eno State Street Riverside Avenue Eno Foundation Mansfeld Eno Mansfield State Highway Department Eve Tope Campe Beach Town Plan Commission Edward B Bradley Bradley Great Marsh Development Company Saugatuck Shores Albert F Gehebe Norwalk Gehebe Florence EF M Hale Noroton Heights Richard Bennett Brooklyn New York Johnn F Godillot Ludlow Road Cape Cod Tripp William Tripp State Police Canaan Gerald Chatfield National Broadcasting Company Pacific Coast A . Smith Bridge Street New York City Vocal Rotary Club Derby-Seltur Club Egula Interio Austin Wakeman Merly

Returned travelers recount grand sights and college plans

A traveler from Naples on the Conte Rosso praised a Kaiser palace visit in Potsdam. Miss Minnie Dietzke anticipates a brief vacation, while Dr and Mrs Edwin Snider and daughters Dorothy and Marlon stay in Fairfield Avenue. Compo plans a Saratha trip as Dorothy enters Skidmore College, and veterans groups prepare a World War Memorial design review.

Naples Italy Mrs. Wakeman Pottsdam Wakeman Minnie Dietzke Town Hall Board of Finance Edwin Snider Dorothy Marlon Snider Fairfield Avenue Compo Saratha New York Skidmore College Joint Committee of Veterans of Foreign Wars The American Legion Anson T Leary Hugh Driscoll State Street Berkshires John J Walton Main Street Coterie Bridge Club

Danbury Primaries Narrow for Town Election slate

Danbury eyes a October 3 town election as Democratic and Republican primaries close. Nominations list town clerk George M Stebbins and Fred C Brown for respective parties, with school, audit, and registrar roles filled by mixed Republican and Democratic selections.

Danbury George M Stebbins Fred C Brown G. O P Frank M. Scott Charles I Ailen Board of Relief William J Bil Carl Erdmann Archur A Cawley Jeremiah Reicht+meyer Elijah Sturdevant Steven B Treadwell Myron Knapp Wiliam J Lynch Chester E Brush William J. Lynch Chester B Brush

New Fairfield Arrest For DUI After Collision Near Beaver Brook

Daniel Richmond of New Fairfield was arrested by Patrolman William J Henry of Danbury for driving while intoxicated after a reported collision with Sherman Green of New Milford near Day's gasoline station in Beaver Brook District. Richmond, awaiting at headquarters, had the report, bond set at 156, and the case postponed to October 10. A town hall dance by the New Fairfield Useful Club drew a large crowd, while a lightning strike damaged a home on Albert Johnson’s property, shocking occupants but causing no major damage. The Useful Club plans a September 23 meeting, and residents hosted neighbor visits and social gatherings across the area.

New Fairfield Daniel Richmond William J Henry Danbury Richmond Sherman Green New Milford Green Beaver Brook Town Hall New Fairfield Useful Club Keith Joyce Robert Chatterton Albert Johnson Arthur Chase Harry Vartan Mise Lottie Vartan James Thompson Yoers Elle Josephine Foster This Andrew Patticelli Kent Harry Moody Jennie Kellogg Frank Kelloge Arthur Dinbrow Chicago Charles Pack Pembroke Walter Peck Edwin Chase H B Varian Balla Pond Charles Willlama Cynthia Wildman Henry Gardner BE. Clayton Peck Fred Knapp Harold Denton Halmas

Georgetown News Bond of Respect and Local Happenings

Sept 21 special report from Georgetown covers James Holmes death in New York and funeral, local confirmations at the Roman Catholic church, events at Congregational Church, Masonic home plans, and visits among families. Also notes births, deaths, travel, and educational pursuits of residents including Frank Ancona, Henry Smith, and others.

Georgetown Mae Adam Holmes James Holmes New York Wallingford Northrop Clarey New Rochelle MN. Y Edward Pinkney Lydia Rowel Harry Lounspury Lounsbury Bethel Aye Henry Smith Main Street Danpury Henry Hoffman New York City Berman and Steinberk Norwalk

Long Hill Social and Community News Highlights

Mrs Stephen Burroughs Jr hosts a bridge party with attendees from Bridgeport Tashua and Weston. Prizes awarded to Mrs Jermon Rose Jones and Ruth Jones. October 1 meeting set at Mrs Leroy Jermon’s home. Various local notes include visitors, weddings, upcoming showers, and club meetings in Long Hill Fairfield and environs.

Long Hill Stephen Burroughs, Jr Leroy Jermon Bridgeport Rose Flora Ruth Jones Tashua Katherine Treadwell Weston John Calhoun Phyllia Walker Katherine Horoughs Jermon Rose Jones Mabel Cole New York City Fairfield Beach Katherine Burroughs Minters Methodist Church Arthur Barry Harry Manchester Charles Raymond Mount Vernon John H. Wheeer Marcus W Burr Winifred Inex Smith Stratford Christchurch New York State Flora Jones The Tube and Stamping Co Cherlé Bradley Fairfeld Beach Charles Lane New Rochelle John H. Wheeler Anna Schmidt Tashoe Henry Robbins Black Rock Franses Lillian Maul Mallett Arthur Jones Rosco Jones Mites Tashwa Dane May Levenden Patrfield Maylah Shallenberger Robert Adams Tosh Arthur Staples Easton Richard Schmidt Tasme George Griffin Emma Sherman Solon Wales Elm Street Monroe

Births and events in Milford and Bridgeport area

Devon Sept 3 report notes birth of a baby girl to Mr and Mrs Walter Knox and Mr and Mrs John Hannigan born Sept 11 at Bridgeport hospital. Alfred Fretz hosted guests on Silver Sands. Fred Dixon returns home from Florida. Funeral held for Mrs Margaret Tene French from Milford hospital after a Saturday accident. Burial in St Mary's cemetery. News also mentions relatives visiting from New York and a Milford gathering at St Ann's church.

Devon Alfred Fretz Hopkins Avenue Silver Sands Walter Knox Thomaston John Hannigan Briggeport Avenue Bridgeport Hospital Fred Dixon Bridgeport Avenue Florida Margaret Tene French Milford, Hospital St Ann’s Church St Mary's Cemetery Milford Charles Dunn Welnut Beach New York

Adlerika touted as quick relief for gas and indigestion

A Pittsburgh reader touts Adlerika as a near immediate aid for bloating and dyspepsia, claiming long-term benefit after a year and a half. The ad argues Adlerika cleanses both upper and lower bowel, reducing intestinal waste and gas, with doctors endorsing its effectiveness and thousands of druggists carrying it.

Pittsburgh Adiertha Thos. J. Herost Pittsburgh, Pa H. Louis Shoub New York A. J. Lancaster Adlerika Carl Weschcke Medical University Heidelberg Germany Adierika

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