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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1927

Page

16

Milford Harvest Festival Moves to October Dates

Milford’s Methodist church women plan the fourth annual Harvest Festival under the Ladies Aid. The event is set for October 13 and 14 with an Epworth League evening entertainment and a food sale. Sunday honors Sons of Union Veterans’ Day at the Soldiers’ Home. Milford Camp’s delegation features a five-piece novelty orchestra, recitations, violin and piano performances. The Women’s Relief Corps meets Tuesday at 8. An upcoming inspection is noted. Also: engagements, travels, and local society notices fill the page.

Milford Methodist Church Ladies’ Aid Epworth League Sons of Union Veterans Soldiers’ Home Noroton Milford Camp al Led Nettleton Ruth Bailey Edward Bailey

Milford woman heads to Milwaukee for War Mothers convention

Mrs J. W. Roberts serves as Connecticut delegate to the National Council of War Mothers in Milwaukee this week. She carries greetings from Milford officials to the Milwaukee mayor and a letter from Milford Post American Legion to the convention. Mrs. Roberts departed Saturday.

J. W. Roberts National Council of War Mothers Milwaukee Milford Roberta Connecticut Milford Post American Legion Roberts

Danbury Fair to Welcome Wounded Soldiers from NY Hospitals

Between 200 and 250 wounded soldiers from Greater New York veterans’ hospitals will attend the Danbury Fair on October 4 as guests of the Danbury Fair association. They will be escorted by Major Generals McRae and Summerall, Rear Admiral Plunkett, and Colonel Traub, with nurses and medical staff. The Mount Vernon United Patriotic committee raised over $1,200 to cover transport, meals, and a $1.50 spending allotment per man. Governor Trumbull may attend Governor’s Day on October 5 with staff and Fairfield county legislators. the governor plans to fly in to Danbury to view the new municipal tying field.

Danbury Greater New York Danbury Fair Association J H. McRae Second Corps Governor's Island C. P. Summerall Charles B. Plunkett Peter E. Traub Fair Grounds Mount Vernon Fair Association John H. Trumbull New York Connecticut Trumbull Fairfield County

Westport Crossing Danger Stirrs Residents on Cross Highway

agitation grows along Cross Highway and East Main street over sight-line issues at a steep, embanked corner. engineer Putney estimates 800 to 1600 needed to cut the grade. town budget silent but likely to be discussed at upcoming meeting.

Bet Tied To Dempsey Tunney Fight Ends In Church Plan

New Britain September reports a banker of wagers between a church pastor and a refreshment parlor owner. If Dempsey won, the minister must spend five cents daily for a year at the parlor. If Tunney won, the owner must attend Rev Samuel Sutcliffe's church each Sunday for 52 weeks. Blews began payments.

New Britain Associated Press Gene Tunney Jack Dempsey Samuel Sutcliffe St Mark's Episcopal Church Mailne Harry Blews Dempsey Tunney Blews Mr. Sutcliffe

Fatally Injured Man in Stamford Dies After Sack Collapse

In Stamford on Sept 26 Farlic a 44 year old man died at Stamford Hospital after a 600 pound stack sack fell in the Minus Diesel Engine plant as he and fellow employee Warren Rupple attempted to move it. Rupple suffered a crushed ankle.

Stamford Farlic Miunus Diesel Stemford Warren Rupple Deilen Farlle Rupple

Forestville Man's Body Found On River Bank

The body of Bartholomew Bannack, 36, of Forestville, was found along the Connecticut River near Middletown. A hospital guard at the Middletown state hospital identified the man, and an undertaker notified Mrs Bannack for confirmation. Bannack had disappeared from his home on September 7.

Middletown Associated Press Blanley Bannack Forestville Bartholomew Middletown State Hospital Bannack Mra. Bannack

Long Hill Church to pick trustees and more

The Long Hill Episcopal church will hold its annual meeting on Monday October 3 to select new trustees George H Griffin Leslie N Whitney and Samuel G Seeley whose terms expire. The Long Hill Methodist and Center school activities include a PTA meeting led by Frank Knight and a rising attendance of 262 pupils across districts.

Long Hill Sipecelal Long Hil Episcopal Church George H. Griffin Leslie N. Whitney Samuel G. Seeley Ladies’ Aid Society M. E. Church Emil Lackman T Cedar Beach Milford Laura Sinclair New York Mira Edward Lee P. St. John Colman Wilbur French Stepmey Long Hill Methodist Church Stepney Baptist Church Stepney George Clark Myre Leroy Jerman Leroy Jerman, Jr Bridgeport Carl Johnson Detroit Michigan Bertha Perris Edwin Vaigeshe John H. Wheeler A. Guillimette E. D. Sherwood Southport Charles Randall John T. Treadwell Teshua John Krushak Kenneth Donald Gloria Springfield Samuel] Isaacs Fam Thurasday Clifford Powe Derby Williiam Stotts Samuel Seeley Tashua Parent-Teacher Association Chestnut Hill Finance Board Marion McKiernan Emily Reichenbach George Griffin William Schneider P. T P. Colman Methodist Parsonage D. Hunter Brooklyn Bailey Footer Oakland California Aliee Goddard

Huntington Shower Honors Miss Webb at Church Friends

A crowded Episcopal parish house hosted a surprise bridal shower for Miss Josephine Webb who will marry Willard Nichols. Mrs. Charles W. Goldapunk and Mrs. Edwin Varboshe oversaw the event with games, plentiful refreshments, and a bounty of gifts including china, silver, linens, and appliances.

Huntington Episcopal Parish Josephine Webb Willard Nichols Charles W. Goldapunk Edwin Var-' Boshe Rebecca MacDonald Lois Bailey Huntington Street Edward J. Buckingham John 3. Ruwy C. Edward Perley John West White Hille Herbert Holmes Herbert Ferrin Isinginss Trap Fall E. McCooney Wells Hallow Nicholas E. Wakelee Pine Street White Mountains St. Paul's Episcopal Church Pariah House George Hilton Donald Dorothy Hilton Hartford Chi Rho Club St Paul's Episcopal Church Frederick Evitts Floyd Hoath John Feterson George Cochrane West Cornwall Hanford G. Wilson Mohegan Street

Graces Night at Harmony Grange Draws Good Attendance

Special correspondent reports a well attended Grange gathering at Harmony Grange on Thursday evening. Frederick Dunham and Willis F. Arndt presided with other officers and guests. Auction of plants, flowers, fruit, and vegetables by John M. Burr raised nearly 12 dollars for the treasury.

Bridgeport Roger Beers Milford Frank Beers Stratford Exith Clarke Huntington Bobe Dammo Town Hall Edgar Northrop Stamford Stamford, As Guests of Mr. Northrop Ernest Northrop Stanton Habersham New York

Potts Sues Stratford Over Overtime Pay Case In Court

Stratford Sept 25 special report says Clyde Potts threatened a $14,000 claim for overtime on a town sewer job. A $5,000 settlement offer was made previously with no reply yet. a decision is expected at Monday’s town council meeting. The North End Parent Teachers Association Fall Fair is set for Paradise Green Tuesday at 2 pm with exhibits, food, and a white elephant sale. The American Legion Auxiliary plans a Friday 2:30 pm food sale. fair proceeds aid Sterling Memorial Hall activities.

Stratford Clyde Potts Potts North End

Seventh Regiment Holds 68th Reunion at Meriden

Eleven of the 37 Civil War survivors of the Seventh Connecticut Volunteers gathered at GAR hall in Meriden for their 68th annual reunion. Charles M. Shailer of Devon was elected regimental association president, with Charles R. Hertie Hartford as vice-president, Virgil F. McNeil New Haven secretary treasurer, and Lyman Johnson New Britain chaplain.

Meriden Associated Press Seventh Regiment Connecticut Volunteers Gar, Hall Charles M. Shailer Devon Charles R. Hertie Hartford Virgil F. McNeil New Haven Lyman & Johnson New Britain

Priest Sings Mass in Danbury for Father’s Funeral

In Danbury the Rev James F Sgan of Waterbury conducted the solemn high mass at St Joseph s Church for John P Egan a longtime Danbury business leader who died at 25 Franklin Street The service drew priests from across the state with Absolution by Monsignor Edward Egan Interment was at St Peter s Cemetery Danbury Also noted is Danbury city tax data for April 16 1927 showing total property valuation near 26 13 million and a projected town total near 30 million The 37th annual convention of the Connecticut branch Kings Daughters of the Baptist Church will be held at Danbury Baptist Church November 1 2 with speakers including Mrs George H Prior and Miss Mary Woodruff

Women's Relief Corps George E Southworth New York State George America Frank Henry Savage First Avenue West Haven Ruth Akden James Thomas Farley Woodmont Charles Wilhelmey Mr. Wilhelmy Herlihy High Street Cape Cod Martha's Vineyard Nantucket Edula Smith Courtland Andres Healey W. Healey David Ahearn Angonla Willa. Healey Woodattle Jamaica Long Island Mil Post American Legion Westport Rept Cross Highway East Main Street First Selectman King W. Mansfield Nir Town Hall Mansfield Maine Vermont Canada Quebec Charles Quigley Evergreen Avenue Post Road Greens Farms Quigley Westport Barracks Camp Hazen Chester Roy E. Combs Massachusetts State Massachusetts Rhode Island Trinity Church Katherine C. Smith Christchurch Greenwich Westport Methodist Episcopal Church Florence Dorsey Dove Nan Winston Garrett Atlantic City New Jersey Charles Heydt Owenoke Compo Beach New York City Carrie Elmore Ada Elmore East Church Street Saratoga Springs Lake Champlain Port Edward Percy Anderson Armstrong Perry H. £. Allen Hart A. Stoddard Sherwood H. Ray Connecticut Light and Power Company King’s Highways John Fike, Jr Compo Road Alden New York St. Peter King’s Highway Norwall Hospital Bate Street Hill Oscar Peterson State Street Phoebe Marsh Bridgeport Charles Bragaw Milly St. Anne’s Irene Anne Johnson Naugatuck Bragey Sara Conners Henry Adams Horace Wedge Arthur Wood Fast Norwalk Lillian Heaton Pennsylvania Lewis Richardson Jesse Mr. Richardson Springfield Mass Linn B. Abbott Harriet Moore Colman A By Ridge N. Y Danbury James F. Sgan Immaculate Conception Waterbury St Joseph's R. C John P. Egan Egan Franklin Street Richard Egan Davenport Iowa Francis W. Egan Hartford Edward Egan Phillipsburg N.Y James EB. O'Briene Joseph D. Casey James M. Coughlin M. J. O'Connor P. R James J. Kane Leo M. Finn John Neale M. F. Martin W. J. Baldwin Russell Quinn Meriden E. P. Farrell Stamford Bethel W. H. Kennedy F. A. Murphy Newtown W. F. Kearney Robert H. Falls Edward J. Shea Michael E. Kearney New Haven P. J. Skelly South Meriden Joseph B. O’brien St. Joseph’s Church Connecticut International Organization of the King’s Daughters of the Baptist Church Danbury Baptist Church George H. Prior Jewell City Claude E. Leber Baltimore Maryland Mary Woodruff The Order

Stamford Trio Held for Criminal Court

Three Stamford men Frank Grogsi Antonio DeVito and William Vaccaro were bound over to the criminal term of Superior Court on assault and automobile taking charges after arraignment in Stamford Town Court. They allegedly assaulted John McCarthy, kidnapped Mrs C H Doty of Sound Beach, and abandoned the car near Stamford center.

Darien Associated Press Stamford Superior Court Frank Grogsi Antonio DeVito William Vaccaro John McCarthy

Transport of Alcohol Leads to Court Bond in Waterbury Case

Joseph Petes four, of 102 Baldwin street Waterbury, bound over to Superior court on liquor transport charge under $1,000 bond. Police arrested him after a state patrolman found ten gallons of alcohol in his car. He said he was bound for Springfield Holyoke and Chicopee Massachusetts with the liquor.

New Britain Associated Press Joseph Petes Baldwin Street Waterbury Superior Court Lquor Springfield Holyoke Chicopee Mass

Henry M Gates Dies At 84 In New Hartford

Henry M Gates eighty four, long a carriage maker, died at his New Hartford home. A native of Hartland, he served as representative in the 1911-12 legislature and later as a sevechain. Survived by two sons and a daughter.

New Hartford Asolated Press Henry M. Gates Gates Hartland

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