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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1923

Page

22

Cunningham Retires as Head of Many Parish Groups

Redding telegram notes September 25 at the regular Women’s Auxiliary meeting at the home of Mrs. E. P. Sanford. Raymond Cunningham resigns as secretary and treasurer as her husband becomes associate pastor of Trinity Church in Hartford. Her tireless parish work spanned Girl’s Friendly Society leadership and altar guild duties, influencing parish youth program and community recreation spaces.

Redding Tegular Hrist Heid E. P. Sanford Raymond Cunningham Hartford New Teek Trinity Church Vs. Cunningham

Funeral for Monroe fatality marks somber gathering

The funeral of nineteen year old Stephen Haddock, a victim of the Monroe jitney collision, was held at St. Marys church with Father Jasper Neck of Bridgeport officiating. Interment followed at St. Michaels Cemetery, Bridgeport, as floral tributes poured in from Boy Scouts, Monroe Firemen, and the fire company Ladies Auxiliary.

Monroe George Hudack Boy Scouts Monroe Firemen's Association Ladies’ Auxiliary Robert Wakelee Jesse Clough Fire Company Steph Gress John Gress Edward Urtis Benjamin Hurd Leslie Shelon Anton, Thura Monoe Bridgeport

Auto trip ends in return after wreckage on Lincoln highway

William Burr son of First Selectman Frederick A. Burr began a Pittsburgh run by auto but returned by train and sent the car home after seeing two cars wrecked on the Lincoln highway. He cited many turns and sharp drops in the curves as unnerving and decided not to risk continuing.

Fairfield William Burr First Selectman Frederick A. Burr Pittsburgh Linoln

Greenwich Dedicates Temple on October 13

The postponed dedication of the Acacia Lodge Masonic Temple in Greenwich has been set for the afternoon of October 13. The temple will be dedicated by M W W Brown Grand Master of Masons in Connecticut, with Grand Lodge officers in attendance and music by a quartet. Masonic dignitaries from Westchester and Fairfield Counties are expected to attend.

Greenwich Soejal Acacia Lodge A. M M. W.thur W. Brown Igf Masons Connecticut Grand Lodge Westchesel Fairfield

Think House Fire Sparked by Boys in Greens Farms

Westport Sept 28 Special to the Telegram Chief Francis P annigan may order an investigation into a fire at the home of A M Hunter in Greens Farms last night. Suspicions point to smell bags starting the blaze. Firemen were praised for halting the flames before the house was destroyed. Chemicals were the only things available as wells and streams are dry in the area.

Westport Francis Pannigan A. M. Hunter Greens Farms

Monroe School Board Meeting in Town Hall

Monroe September 25 special to the Telegram reports members of the School Board of Monroe met in the Town hall Wednesday evening. Attendees included Alex inder Sinclair and Clarence Bure. A rehearsal at the Lady Martha group occurred yesterday evening. A special invitation was issued to residents for the event with supper to be served.

Monroe Wit Or Alex Lander Sinclair Clarence Bure

Stamford Woman Honored for Work for Wild Animals

Mrs. Samuel Young, wife of Stamford city court judge, received the gold honor badge from the Permanent Wild Life Protection Fund. Dr. William T Hornaday presented it in Stamford. Her advocacy helped Connecticut pass wildlife protection legislation led by Senator Matthew H. Kenealy. She is active in local Republican politics and the School Committee. daughter of former newspaper man William White.

Stamford Samuel Young City Court of Permanent Wild Life Protection Fund William T Hornaday New York Zoological Park Young Connecticut Matthew H. Kenealy William White Ansonia Republican Party

Ridgefield Garden Club elects Bulkley leader

Ridgefield Sept 25 The Ridgefield Garden club held its annual meeting at Mrs B Ogden Chisolm's home with a luncheon for the Board of Managers by president Mrs Jonathan Bulkley. Mrs Bulkley was unanimously reelected president and honorary member Mrs Herbert B Hardee was welcomed for flowers knowledge. Terrance and Theresa Knoche, children of Mr and Mrs Joseph Knoche, Barry avenue, who had been ill, are now recovering.

Ridgefield Ridgefield Garden Club Mra Harriet L. Biddle Mary Olcott C. Leverton Herbert &. Hardee Terrance Theresa Knoche Joseph Knoche Barry Avenue

Shower honors newlyweds and engagement news in Devon

Mr and Mrs George Smith hosted a misc shower for newlyweds Mrs and Mrs Timothy Fitzgibbons at Old Point Road with many gifts including fine cut glass. The couple announced Gladys Fitzgibbons engagement to Charles Smith of Old Point Road. Also notes Fred Swett’s transfer to Woodmont and local social events and church activities in Milford area.

Devon George Smith Old Point Road Timothy Fitzgibbons Robert Murphy J. Travis Joseph Cavenaugh Pegey Gautier Raymond Sloat Gladys Sloat Charles Smith Clifford Perry Charles Burcham Carl Snow George Warner Geo. W. Smith Robert Richards George W. Smith Harold Samuel Smithmith Fitzzgibbons Fitzgibbons Gladys Fred Swett Walnut Beach Woodmont Children of Mary Society Botsford Hall St. Gabriel's Church Bernard Fagan New York Atlantic City Fred Kelly Jerry Broderick James Kerwin William T. Hoyt Stephen Bent Helen M. Angle Third District Democratic Committee Democratic Milford Democratic Party Seven Union Christian Endeavor

Lordship Notes Weekly News and Meetings

Special Telegram report from Lordship lists visits to Hartford and Manchester for centennial events. Mrs. A S Anderson and daughters depart for Manchester for the centennial. Mr. and Mrs Kaldenburg return from California. Sunday School annual meeting elected officers led by Albert Harlow. Dr Milo Burt named honorary superintendent. Groundwork planned for a playground on school property. services moved to the schoolhouse for Sunday.

Lordship Sunday School Latrs M. K. Ottrway Albert Harlow Harry [Mudgett Leon Botsford Wwitliam Clark Rupert S. Anderson Themusic Milo C. Burt Ta Vom Taaneut Foundation

Redding Rector Receives 975 Purse From Friends

In Redding on September 2, a reception honored Rev and Mrs Cunningham at the Barnes home. Over 100 friends and parishioners attended despite bad weather. The Christchurch choir presented a silk purse to Mr Cunningham and William C. Sanford spoke, presenting 276 to show appreciation for his work in the parish and missions.

Cunningham

Easton social notes and church events report

Miss Carrie Seeley hosted Bridgeport guests at her Easton home Friday. Funeral attendance included Mr. and Mrs. Pred Silliman in Hartford for Mrs. Kate Wilcox. Eleanor Wilson visits grandmother at Adams Corner. Grange plans Brother's Night with a food sale. Elizabeth Samson from Providence visiting the Methodist parsonage. Sunday services listed at Lee Methodist with sermons by Rev. Henry McCallum and a Brooklyn conference review.

Congregational Ladies Aid Society Carrie Seeley Emma Carr Joseph Jacobs Eugene Burr Gilbert Campbell Edward Gillette Albert Johnson Leroy ‘Wheeler Joseph Bill Roy Turney Elizabeth Samson Providence R. I Methodist Parsonage Henry McCallum Lee Methodist Church Brooklyn Willam Disbrow Ola Dickerson Pemberton

Fairfield Town Meeting Notice and Special Session

Notice announces annual town meeting October 1 1993 at town hall for officer elections reports and board of finance recommendations including up to 200000 borrowed funds and highway discontinuance. also a special meeting to consider constitutional amendments on appropriations under Chapter 227 1923 with ballots.

Fairfield Board of Finance Nichols Avenue Conn Brodgrick A. Burr William Dalling William M. O'Dwyer Connecticut Crown of Clara M. Flint

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