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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1924

Page

5

Guam Isolated as Navy Transports Fall Behind

Guam faces continued isolation as Navy transports halt routes touching the island. The Guam Chamber of Commerce protests Navy policy, noting last ship docked in July and next due in November, warning shortages of supplies and loss of export markets. Washington officials defend the cuts as economy driven and not stifling civilian lines, while considering potential private services to replace Navy ships.

Guam United States Navy Washington

Jury to Determine Mills Support Verdict

In a Criminal Court of Common Pleas case Judge Frederick W. Huxford will charge the jury today after two days of testimony. James Fairfieth, custodian of Oakview cemetery, is asked to support his young wife who refuses to live with him, with allegations of Mills being too friendly with her cousin.

Oakview Criminal Court of Com Milla Mills Frederick W. Huxford

Ordination of Rev Hay at Calvary Church by Bishop Brewster

In Calvary Episcopal Church Rt Rev Chauncey Brewster ordained Rev William H Hay to the priesthood, the ceremony the first in the city since earlier decades and attended by clergy from Grace Church New Haven Trinity Church and others. The sermon by Rev Henry Whitehead emphasized duties of a priest and the sacrament of penance as a key pastoral tool.

Episcopal Church Calvary Episcopal Church Henry S. Whitehead Chauncey Brewster Connecticut William H. Ha Calvary Church Hartford Middletown Hay Brewster Wos Henry C. Dwyer Church of the Nativity J A. Racioppi Michael's Church Francis B Whitehead Church of Christ Hess Ames Holy Ghost Nowell Church of God Christ Our Lord Elis Sons Calvany Chris Christ Virgin Mary I St. Paul Jesus Hi Hoiy

Christ to Reappear Says Weird Informant

An elderly ministerial figure at the South Norwalk station declared that Christ would visit Earth on February 8, 1924 at midnight. He vanished into the crowd after the proclamation. Fairfield report notes town clerk Clara M. Flint donated 50 Yale University Press books to Roger Ludlow High School, praising the gift’s impact.

South Norwalk Christ Fairfield Mra Clara M. Flint Yale University Press Rogerudlow Fleight

Veteran dies after lengthy illness at 38 Sherman Street

Howard Stevens, 74, Civil War veteran, of 38 Sherman Street, died Sunday evening. He belonged to Bias Howe post, G A R, and served three years with Third Company, Independent Battery Light Artillery. Funeral tomorrow at 9:30 from his home and 10 at St Marys Church with a high Mass. Burial at St Michael's Cemetery. Survived by wife Alice, a brother Martin, six nephews including Lt Joseph Stevens of Waterloo Police, Lt Thomas Magner of Bridgeport Fire, and four nieces.

Howard Stevena Sherman Street Bias Howe Pest Independent Battery Light Artillery Mary's Burtar BS. Michael's Cemetery Alice Stevens Martin Stevens Joseph Stevens Waterloo Joan W. Stevens Waterbury Thomas ¥. Magner Bridgeport Firn Department Wiliams Joan and Eugene Magner Bridgeport

Decorated Vet Honored at Stamford Dinner

Lieutenant John C. Tatham, the only Connecticut World War veteran awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor, was honored at a testimonial dinner at Stamford Yacht Club. Speakers included Major General John F. Ryan and Colonel Edward Olmstead. Tatham earned the medal for bravery in France, aiding wounded soldiers and rescuing comrades during a tank incident and shell fire.

Stamford John C. Tatham Stamford Yacht Club Connecticut Frank Abner Post John F. Q'Ryan New York J. Magbety Wainwright Latham

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