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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1924

Page

11

Physical Director Appointed for Bedford Y M C A

The Bedford Y M C A names Wessport as physical director to replace August resignation of William T. Inde. Doubleday of Baltimore, Md, selected for his 20 years in physical direction and strong communication skills. Also notes duplicate auction bridge and scouting activities, winter exhibit, school bid call, and transit schedule changes in Westport area.

Wessport Thegram Service Y McA Physical Department Edgar Doubleday Baltimore William T. Inde Doubleday Newton Vass Westport Country Club Westport Vivinity Horace W Paine Knickerboiker Whet Club New York City Jadiea Lisa Josephine Godillot Mrs D A Shambaush

Youngest in Family Weds Near Newtown in July Wedding

The wedding of fr Ahiss Victoria Augus a VE daughter of Mrs Augusta Martin and Chases Blacaman Dercis to Vas Bertha Feris youngest son of Mr and Mrs Bertha Feris took place at Truechurch in Newtown on a Saturday afternoon. The gown featured red lace and a matching veil with floral details. Attendants included Jennie Chee Gregory and Arthur J Ferrin served as best man. After the ceremony the couple left for a wedding trip and planned to settle in Sea town.

Newtown Lee Glam Semke Ahiss Victoria Augus Augusta Martin Chases Blacaman Vas Bertha Feris Saurday Eremony Jennie Gregory Taanbury Arthur J) Ferrin Bidgeport Borgre Bridgeport George Moberris Washington DC Edgar Wichdolf New York Port Chester Gitta Wes Sea Town

Major Bennett Guest of Danbury Legion

Major Bennett of Bridgeport nation and junior commander of foreign wars was guest of honor at a Danbury Raymond post banquet and meeting. Attendees included Bristol post members and LeRoy Downs of Starwalk site, with the event marking the opening of the season and plans for weekly dinners and entertainments through winter.

Danblal Major & CG Bennet Bridgepot Nation Junioire Raymen Walt Ing Danbury Bristol Post LeRoy Downs Activites Walling Est Ab Wismoat

New State Board to be Voted On at Easton Meeting

Voters of the town will gather for an annual meeting at the Academy school house on Monday October 6 from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm. Ballot voting will select town officers and decide on road and bridge repairs and a proposed storm road from the cemetery to the Monroe line. Jurors and local notices are listed. numerous local residents are mentioned in society notes and personal items.

Lasson Che Academy School House Lisasurer Staples Guardian Fund Hhe Toote Storm Baptist Church Monroe Elmar Andrews George B Beeis Stanley T Biobins John H Candee Fred B Candee Elwin P Edwards Freesern Clifford W Gillette Eaward D Gulette George B Gregory Charles Grosuhe Albart Ek Haw Rus Udgard G Jennings Charles G Weiler Liemer Fo Logen Robert W Maish Herr W Osborn Aurel Roman Ji Wiard T Randall Arthur Sherweed John Shn Joseph Charles B Tammany Jesse H Wheeler Bridgeport Mies Alice Nichola Fairfiela Melsen Rex Robert Price New Haven David Wd Golath Wis FF Wheeler and Son Jesse Wheeler Fred Candee John Raymond Robert Marsh Mir Vic Ralph Marsh E Dickerson John Patterson Helen Marsh Sport Panbury Milford Champ of Commerce Ortzher Stanley H Mudd New Juaven Alan Pwr Mens Brotherhood First Congregational Kewaiiven He Womens Relief Corps George van Keniy Department of Mees Haights of Columbia Anll Wilford Gaga School Monda Frederick Gorham Olonel John A Pallee Ciddler Ce WM Ford Hospital Co Padee Wil Dughter Wallah Unele

Huntington FIL NETING TON Sapt 28 By Celigram Service

Max Greenberg of Brookium visits Samuel I Greenberg of Mohegan street who work club spect a delight ful div at Milford Reach Wriday with Mrs terbari Pens aa hostess fe oyae an aiday mestig wih lun. 7 trip were Mrs Tehn Wesolow fa Mra Flovd Booth.

Celigram Service Max Greenberg Brookium Samuel I Greenberg Mohegan Street Milford Reach Wriday Terbari Tehn Wesolow Flovd Booth Haulssoldepink Herbert Holmes Herbert Holmes Aillervert Terrs Wichael Measolosvshi Edward Perley Ednam Vaigoshe Frederick Cawth Careton Bremhey Verhert Wrek Pere. Cawthia Barbara Wesolowski Wis Ales Cawth Fleane Booth Ontroths Ferris Alen Perley Donald Richerd Frembses Kenneth Terris Gerald Donald Wright Oly Beard

Women establish scholarship fund at Milford meet

The Milford meeting of the State Federation of Business and Professional Women approved creating a scholarship fund for a deserving young woman pursuing college studies. Officers and directors discussed funds for travel to the national convention in Portland and plans for the state convention in New Britain next year.

Milford Irlegram Service State Federation of Business and Professional Women Milford Arms F Scholarship Ktike Nsional Porland V8al Pie New Bailian Stamford Finn City Business and Professional Wovens Club Aims Anne Biréta Proprieter Anne Purdich Milforders

Past Masters Night at Trumbull Grange entertains

The Trumbull Grange Past Masters night featured Natalie Dobson Wauales and Christine Campbell with Fraj Pridzesort performers. Harman Krikmelr entertained, Mrs William Puller played piano, and a college-white event was planned in Grange hall. The meeting closed with refreshments, and wedding trip news plus local attendance at nearby events.

Rpridzesort Natalie Dobson Wauales Spensa Dino Master Charlies Wrorht Christine Campbel Frumbull Mires Loren Knight Tisa Lirnice Tomimo Traumbith Grange Nithes Hurt Beach Town Beach Delsey Howard Edgar T Pucker Hime Sirlaly Edgar Ty Jakker Imturer Harman Krikmelr William Puller Building Fund Grange Douglas Tinlay Robert Tho Alfred Ghibert Wiman Swanson Harald Peterson Grange Hall Iian Grinsmade Walcot Cearic Wheen White Pans George Woods Arville de Burton Proba

Six dogs without tags caught in Danbury

Danbury officials report six dogs found by RP Garung of JTart for special state domestic animals commission were caught without licenses. The owner claimed ignorance of licensing requirements and was fined three dollars plus costs. Several men named in the incident were fined similarly.

Danbury Wanbury Jelefism Service RP Garung Jtart Panbury Saliday Tule Ey Pivis Sials Agen Danburs Siehres Skasko Weir Winung Teo Ipon Walle John Lynth Willam Tarris William Palehy

Republicans to Conduct Rallies Weekly in Danbury

Danbury Telegram reports Republicans plan weekly rallies starting this week for two weeks, then aim to hold as many events as possible to boost leading national and state candidates. Democr ats have not set a date, while Dem division after mayoral feud still unsettled under party leader dispute.

Danatel Danbury Ub- Hean Clu Democrate Piter Feht James EH Ciff Ty Yuank Stevens Pairy Namhers Hays Anthony Sunderland Ron WG Olinstead

Westport Couple Celebrates Fiftieth Anniversary

Caplan and Parcell of Greens Tirta will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at home with 24 children and several grandchildren and a great grandchild among them. The couple, long time residents, are connected to Westport and New York Harbor trade through Captain Parcell who piloted deep sea ships between Westport, Nantucket Sound, and New York. They plan to winter in the South as the Captain builds a pungaiow in Deland, Florida, and expects to leave before Thanksgiving.

Westport Selt Selegiam Service Caplan and Ag Anniecary Miaritane Todas Ridge Field Elizabeth Parcel Lielkn Couch Greens Falls Deland H'orda Ana

Last respects paid in Milford for 10 manufacturer

The funeral of Wu him Brae Metaithy, who died suddenly following a heart attack, was held at St Wars behind West Power Street. Family and friends filled the house and church, with floral tributes praised as beautiful. Relatives, pallbearers, and officials attended, including Judge Timothy Gears and Judge John Gilsa.

Wilrfod Wuhim Vaturda St Wars Ledepwed Wiles Gia Norwich McGrar Margaret Walter Ryan Revolver Let Bovan New Traven Press Orkin Mas Ryan Simon Huge Snires Bowno John Very Selena Wee Murphy Deep Ions Tom Mion Reigi Jal Tavernais Ober Guais Olimtus Ranighis Bohs Otter Orgini Promi Willam Big Bill Mowadas Newerk Mr McCarthy Honevars Timothy Gears Te Plains John Gilsa John Gilsa New Laven Quiar Wo Plath Milioad Peter Landline Fdward Sheehan David & Gamble Jamey Howarth John Billiott George T Faby New Laven Daniell Hecker Taymond Smith tIohoa Demper Police Maher John Slat Thomas WH Jane Wo Inglish Pharmapi Maxwell Grays

Judge Stoddard Loses Fight for Committee Chair

In the 14th Senatorial district convention at Hotel Gaarde the Middtown Democratic committee chair Judge Stoddard was defeated by Arthur O'Keefe’s faction. Edward R Brotherton attended as proxy for Stoddard and failed to secure a stable nomination amid factional disputes. The meeting also set Saturday as the date for the Third Congressional district convention to nominate a candidate, with names like Multer Whhl, William Hoy, and Bart mentioned as likely contenders for Congress against John Tilson.

Ilpord Tele Javam Miford Democrats Piacd Chaimen Ih Kuw Haren Gaarde A& Ficeasar Arthur O'Keefe Ro McDonough Niagiiuch Robert Waltord Inastourh McDonough Latre Judge & Oddard Tudge Stoddard Edward R Brotherton Wilam T Hoy Mealsted Judge Stoddard Judge Stoddart George A Youngless Moodhridg Fuaernal Hall New Maven Multer Willam T Itov Laure Bart Ieto 3 New Haven Puch John Tilson Reelactot Wilford Hdwatil J Maet Werner Gurenbeg Joe Liederick Seeley Williams James T Kerwin

Monroe Voa RG Sept 2h Republican rally Oct 17

Community notices from Monroe recount a Republican rally to be held at Fulda House, with speaker Tram Bingham among others. Local couples, visitors, and teachers are noted, plus road repairs and a Methodist church sewing session. A wedding gift and a home event are also described in brief community updates.

Monroe Carridge Club Ktepne Fulda Socloch Bingham Robert Waltenzhoffrick W Macensic Huntington Robert Gineva East Ulagehoo Irene Multagh Center School Danhnivy Monroe Slasort Magow Wallingford Mia Arthur Smith Ira R Pelder Luc Claude Patro Bertha Bennett Wallace Bexe Bridgeport Weir Smth Teray Morew Katona Hichard Dhe Vincent Teohias New Molford Mio Ant Jesse Iaiehner Abibi Charles Jamaany Taston Tenn Hall Norwalk Trevert Willard Staniex Clayton Baldwin Gerad Platt Mr Knapp Bridgeport Pibel Blakeman John Canfield Upper Stepney Canfield

Disease outbreak hits Texas cattle near vast ranch

A second outbreak of toe and mouth disease was found in a thousand acre Texas area north of the Larch of Te, near William States Jacobs. The initial epidemic began in Brahma cattle on that ranch and prompted quarantine measures as authorities monitor spread.

Houslown Tex Tle William Jacobs

European tourist to speak before Newtown forum

A first community forum of the season will be held Friday October 3 with Miss Susan Scudder giving an illustrated talk about her trip to Europe. Miss Marguerite Gesner will sing, and Min ts Herbert Binns will perform piano solos. Dr Rockwell Potter of Fairford and Dean Brown of Yale were invited for later forums.

Newtown Lelegian Service Congregational Church Susan Scudder Europe Marguerite Gesner Wil Herbert Binns Rockwell . Potter Fairford Dean Brown Yale University Clover Leaf Club Palrfield County T United Church Bridgeport Whithiam Horace Day Newtown Publi Falfield County Fair Bureau Hanley Flatnoon Willam Baxter

Norfield Grange Initiates Class of Five Members

A Norfield Grange No 146 meeting initiated five new members Edna Strang Minnie Strang Julia Marton Ils Charlea Keene and Kenneth Bennett in Phat and second degrees. After conferring honors Mrs Frank Bonnell played piano, Miss Margaret Clifford recited Rural Telephone Party, refreshments included watermelon, and Mildred Faichild of Cannondale visited.

Weston Edna Strang Minnie Strang Julia Marton Iis Charlea Keene Kenneth Bennett Norfield Grange No 146 Frank Bonnell Margaret Clifford Cannondale Grange Mildred Faiehild

Regent day plans loom at DAR chapter house event

Devon Yeon notes Sept 28 gathering at the DAR chapter house with an invitation to Mary Siliman chapter of Bridgeport as guests. Other items mention Woodland Inigera resident Mira Fatl Krench, hospital stay, and upcoming doctor sessions, free clinics, and illness notices.

YEON Thirsdavy Dar Treelove Baldwin Stowe Chapel Mary Siliman Bridgeport Mira Fatl Krench Inigera Giaco Regis‘rara Af Ofera Seasion Segaton Doherty & Lingne Lewis Clarke New Rochelle Charles MacPherron Naugatuck Avenue Beth Mra Georgs Field Bridgeport Avenue Orlando Fla Daven Improvement Association Plana

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