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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1924

Page

9

Father McLean to Have Farewell Party Tonight

Milford awaits a large farewell reception for Rev. P. H. McClean as he leaves St. Marys parish after 25 years to assume duties at St. Augustines Bridgeport. The event features addresses by local officials, a music program, and a bronze tablet dedication honoring Milford boys who died in the war.

Milford St. Mary's Parish P. H. McClean T. L Father McClean St. Mary's St. Augustine's Parish Bridgeport Patrick RB. O'Sullivan Derby First W. B. Ryan New Haven St. Mary’s Church William A. Selley St. Mary's Church Court Laura Prot Ryan

Dear old lady meets patient in hospital in witty exchange

A kindly visitor to the hospital asks a bedridden patient if his wife minds him. The patient replies that his wife has a wonderful aim for a woman, delivering a sharp, humorous counter to the well meaning remark.

Wilton Boy Honored at Marietta College

Samuel Middlebrook of Wilton was named associate promisor of English at Marietta College. The Norwalk High School graduate, youngest in his class of 1920, finished Wesleyan University a year early with a strong scholastic record.

Wilton Elegram ‘Service Samuel ‘Middlebrook Marietta College Marietta Onto Middlebrook Norwalk High School Wesleyan University Middleton

Bethel Resident Dies Suddenly After Long Dedication

Mrs. Bridget Mannion widow of Patrick Mannion died at 6:00 PM at her son William Mannion’s home 89 Grassy Plain Street Bethel from a complication of old age. Born in Limrisk Ireland she lived in Bethel 66 years and cared for orphans as a foster mother. Survived by son William S. and four grandchildren Mary Florence William Gerald. funeral from 89 Grassy Plain Street Wednesday at 9:30 AM to St. Mary’s Church for requiem. Interment at Cathole Cemetery Danbury.

Bethel Bridget Mannion Patrick Mannion William G. Mannion Grassy Plain Street St. Mary's Church William S Mary Florence William Gerald Mannion Cathole Sheridan Street Danbury Arthur, Marrion Oakville James Mannion South Street John Nichols Henry Gilbert Harvard Medical School William Gilbert Henry Street Arthur Crowe Percy Whitnesy Elm Street

Mitchell Drew deadlock in 17th district remains

Eaymour Sept 29 The Mitchell Drew deadlock for state Senator in the 17th district stays unresolved as both camps push for extra support at an adjourned convention Friday. Saturday’s meeting yielded 10 votes for each side with Mitchell backed by Middlebury Southbury Derby and Oxford and Drew backed by Ansonia Seymour Beacon Falls. If not broken, party chairmen will name the plurality vote. Devon.

Eaymour Miehel-Drew Robert W. Mitchell Southbury M."drew Ansonia Mr. Drew Seymour Beacon Falls Mitchell Middlepury Derby Oxford Drew Wir Devon

Newtown Signs Donor Hawley Helps Town Beautify

Newtown Sept 29. Miss Mary Hawley presents three signs noting town land purchase from Pootatuck Indians in 1705. Signs placed near Hawley School and Main Street attract curiosity as residents note the town’s beauty and history.

Newtown Mary Hy Hawley Nawtown Fawley School Main Street P. H. Gannon Hawley School

Local social notes highlight Devon events and church fairs

Devon society reports a string of social gatherings led by the Mimes Marie Pring and friends at the A and club home, plus planned Christmas play. Holy Name and Altar society of Br. Ann’s Church hosts a parish hall event on Naugatuck Ave. A St Andrew’s guild food sale, Devon Improvement Association whist and pinochle, and several visits and dances feature residents from Bridgeport Stamford and Astoria.

Devon Marie Pring Peter Wadsworth Joaspatne Junyet Theo van Ness Dorothy Wilkenson Charlotte Rodrick Helen Nethada Dinworth TiAlace Jonomon Wid Dewy Hee Antr Pullen Devon A. & Club Chettmas Tina Holy Name and Altar Society Br. Ann's Naugatuck Avenue Albert Fricke Bridgeport John Concord Avenues Charles Conktin Stamford Conkin The Star By the Sea S of B Tidward Coffey Laurel Avenue Walnut Geach Naugatuck Gardens Improvement Association William Helley Catheine Casey Aivon Street George Tibbett Astoria Walter Beard Camden Street

Monroe Church Welcome Marks Tinder Debut Sermon

Monroe Sept 29 Rev Frank Tinder new minister at Monroe Congregational church preached his first sermon greeting members. It is uncertain if evening service will be held next Sunday. Local social notes mention Miss Sadie Simmons guest of Mrs Henry Sherman and several weekend visits among residents of Monroe and nearby towns.

Monroe Frank Tinder Monroe Congregational Church Tinder Sadie Simmons Hammer Town Road Henry Sherman Charles B. Bond Rochester Bonary Pulaski Bantam Lake Harold Olmstead Bridgeport Baptist Church WH. Wright Upper Stepney Ellsworth Smith Clark Charles Gay Elmar Gay Hearns Charles Briscoe Marshal Millard Randall H.W. Wright Martin-Ferris Newtown Stanley Winnane Wharn D. M. Burr Greenwich Mary Hudak Menedic Beardsley Milford Wrank Hine Stratford TD. M. Burr Wheeler

Westport School Chief Urges New Junior High

Westport Superintendent Arthur W Raff urges a new junior high in his annual 1923 1904 report noting overcrowding and unsafe third floor assemblies. He details rising costs, compares local spending to state averages, and highlights teacher qualifications and ongoing professional development.

Westport Arthur W. Raff Raft Avaryistien School

Ansonia Steak Roast Draws Local Residents in Huntington

Ansonia social scene centers on Edward Seccombe hosting a steak dinner at Log Cabin Millcroft, with a large gathering including Mr. and Mrs. Russ, Headley, Seccombe, Fletchkiss, French, and many others. A later barn dance on Alderman Loverin’s farm drew numerous attendees from Ansonia and neighboring towns.

Huntington Edward Seccombe Ansonia Frigas Millcroft John B. Russ Franklin Headley Stanley “Seccombe Carl Fletchkiss Carris French Russ Brown Nita von Schleicer Prederick Drew Flabart Richardson Oliver W. Lewis Harold Lewis E. J. Lynch Helena Stillman Theodore Perry Facadora Bristol Rose Martineau Hennett Wetherby Alderman James Loverin Mohegan Street Pearcy Cawthra Frederick E. Ganthra And Richard Martin Howard Stevens Grant Michael J. Wesolewild Isa Frances Spada Esther Measwen Cordela Dyer Tena Mawson Thelma Dawson Arthur &. Genk Albert Cawthra Joseph Luck Albert Lt. Cook George Molierup Mias Alice Graves Wells Hollow Bridgeport Frank Scheibel George Graves Benjamin Bently Mill Street Georgetown Hunday Joseph Gunger Aowdward Peter Neveras Helen F. Whton Wheeling Wiston Ethel M. Beardsley Theodore Krueger Howard Moore New York Wel S Hallow George Bradbury Shim Nichols Avenue River Grange Shelton Woodbridge Midge John H. Dilan Ethel Leonard Wandmont He Whee Perley Lane Street Samuel T. Greenberg Shirley Oe Rosh Hashana Igane Chalklin Teo Avenue Hanford Wilson Rabher. Wilson Ruth Wilson Hanford, Jr Weaton Thomas Treadwell Charles Millard Howard A. Baers Misa Wthel M. Peardsley Wallace Millars Elizabeth Morehouse Greenfield Hol

Bulgaria to name agents for Greek minority under League

Bulgaria has offered to appoint agents who under League oversight will supervise the treatment of the Greek minority and receive petitions from Greeks in Bulgaria. The League council accepted the offer, thanking Bulgaria for the initiative and example.

Geneva Bulgaria League of Nations Council of the League of Nations

Redding Girls to Hold Sale With Musical Concert

Redding on September 29 the Girls Friendly Society hosts a sale at Mrs Will Rosenau home from 2 to 2 30 with a musical entertainment then tea and a display of fancy articles made by society children Mrs George O Sanford and Mrs William Ropenall direct the event A clothing demonstration and fund day at Mrs A J Bod die home will follow at 2 30 in charge of Mrs Hannah Williams and Mrs Bishop all interested invited Also notes of visitors and local happenings in Redding Center and surrounding area praising community activity and social events

Redding William Ropenall A J. Boddie Hannah Williams Bishop P. R. Brad’ey Norwalk Joseph [Tancourelere John Colgan Bridgeport Isabelle Jennie McDonald Everett Brinckerhoff

Local residents host weekend gatherings in Bridgeport and area

The note filled column lists neighbors entertaining guests from Bridgeport Noroton Ridgewood New York and Fairfield over the weekend. Several visits include Mrs Amelia Goula visiting Greenfield and a motorcycle hill climb on the Black Rock turnpike near the shard Inn. A range of social visits continues with multiple families hosting guests from Oxford Angonia and Fairfield.

Euteka Weks Greenfield Jesse Wheeler Award Williams Oxford Mstella Wicks Stephen Barmore Clibnbook Black Rock Turnpike Shard Inn G. Burr Tuske Albert Merritt Bridgeport Edwin Robertso Angonia Tristram Tupper New York Wakeman Hl Jairfield Amperwek Joseph B. Ail Arleve Wilkes D. Tupper Roland Brooke Cole H. "J. Seeley Noroton Fred Marsh Stephen Wilson Fam Fairfield Edward D._ Gillette A. H. Brothwell Fairfield Beach

Grasmere Folk Seek Zoning Committee Seat

Fairfield notes report Grasmere residents push for representation on town zoning panel. President William Young named to represent Grasmere, with plan for sections to conduct own zoning. Meeting approved adjournment petition, speaker selection for next zoning discussion, and revision committee setup.

Fairfield Grasmere Southport Fairfield Center Stratfeld William Young Joseph T. Stagg Bridgeport Telegram Stagg Bridgeport Way

Lordship Notes Week of Visits and Scout Plan

Lordship residents host visitors from New London Bristol and New York during the weekend. The Lordship Sunday school elected officers led by A F Harlow and W G Davis with Madame Ottaway music chair. Boy Scouts plan a social meeting with guests and a hike scheduled for next Saturday.

Lordship Arthur Hale New London Lineburgh Shore Point Waldron Horkheimmer Bristol Second Avenue F. W. Montayne and Sons Boston Schimeiringer New York J. E. Phelan Pauline Street Frank Greene Valley Road Bridgeport Lordship Sunday School Mra. M. EK. Ottaway Boy Scouts Davis

Long Hill Guests and Monroe Eastern Star Meet

Mr and Mrs Gar ing and daughter Florence of New York stayed with Mr and Mrs Homer Hubbell in Tushia All Farm. The Eastern Star entertainment committee of Monroe met at Mrs Arthur J Hulls home to plan an upcoming event. Members include Mr and Mrs Grant Huntington Henry Lord and daughter Miss Lucy Lord Monroe Mrs Martime Long Hill Miss Anna Schmidt Tushua Rev Ainsworth of Stepney M E Church was a guest. Mr and Mrs Frank Holden of New York visited the Hubbell home. L A Wildman and wife returned from a New York state trip.

Charles F. Beardsley Boston Newtown George M. Stuart Frank H. Johnston Thomas J. Maloney Fannie B. Edwards Stanley J. Blackman Sandy Hook John 9. Zscoler Thomas IF. Brew Charles A. Peale Helen Curtis Eunice Curtis Ruth Tilson Berkshire Bertha G. Curtis Hobart G. Warner South Genter Irving 5. Jones Sanford Mead Hawlayville James L. Gilbert Amos Hawley Middle Gate John WW. Gordon Graya Plain Homer G. Clari Hattertown Gladys Peck Huntingtown Tiltett M. Feck Dodgingtown Hobart D. Smith Hopewell Ph.la T. Platt Walnut Tree HI Ina Driscoll Tauton Robert N. Lamp Half Way River Mar Beardsley Palestine B. Read Albert Hanover Edgar M. ‘Boxson F.horihron Board of Selectman Pitzschler Kathryn Keating New York City Josephine Keating Ma Keating Anna Keating Bridgeport Florence McLaughln Bernard Keating Arlington, N M. ¥. Keating Huntingtown District Long Hill Tele Gram Service Lucy Lord Monroe Martime Long HI Anna Schmidt Tushua Ainsworth Stepney M. E Homer Hubbell Frank Holden New York Henry Adams L. A. Wildman New York State

Discloses Revolver During Card Game in Stamford

Stamford Sept 29 The next time i e Black will leave his artillery at home if a $25 court fine has its intended effect. Saturday night Black was playing cards at a colored club when luck turned against him, he pulled a fully loaded revolver from his pocket and laid it on the table before police arrived. In City court he said his habit of placing the gun on the table when luck is poor changes his luck.

Father McCleany Milford Connecticut Apostolic Mission Stamford

Court Hears Wide Range of Offenses in Norwalk

In Norwalk on Sept 20, Edward Byrnes faced charges of intoxication breach of the peace and assault with his case continued to Tuesday. Other defendants included Eugene Tobbey fined for intoxication and breach, Harph Delle Cave fined for traffic violations, and Reginald Grant whose reckless driving sentence was suspended on costs. Several cases involved non appearance for driving speeds and a burglary charge paroled by Judge Candee.

Worwalk Edward Byrnes George H. Wesburgh Byrnes Canaan Avenue First District Polie William Nellie Fell Reo Byrnes Ross Boyce Eugene Tobbey Harph Delle Cave Madison Avenue Bridgeport David Farrington New Canaan West Avenue Charles Thorpe Mike Bogardus Reginald Grant Stratford Post Road Joseph Paulovich Bertha Schaub Louis Schmidt Hershfield Motor Transportation Company Wilson Point Thomas Phillips Elmwood Avenue John Armatrong John Flynn American’ Legion Sterling Memorial Hall Henry ‘Wells Fliven The Legion William G. Will Reed Merrill Friedman Pittsburgh Yale Elliot Peck Friedman Main Street Edward Clarke South Norwalk John Lynch East 52Nd Street New York Lynch Malin Street

Westport Court Fines Dummies Driver for Liquor DUI

Pleas of guilty were entered in Town court by two defendants for operating a motor vehicle under liquor influence. Thomas Corner of Bridgeport and Patsy Vaazzaro of Saugatuck were each fined 50 dollars and costs. Corner was arrested after his vehicle struck a dummy policeman in town center. Other charges included defective lights and improper license endorsements. Several more drivers accepted fines or faced upcoming trials for motor law violations.

Westport John F. Godiliot Thomas WW Broad Street Bridgeport Patsy Vaazzaro Davenport Street Saucatuck Coner Howard Boxer Nazzaro Saugatuck August Sarna Sarno H. I Philips Walt Schmidt N. Y Llegal John J. McCugh Dartmouth Street Worcester Maia Moe Stern Hopkinson Street Brooklyn John J. Cusumano Ave. A New York Robert West

Stratford Man Held On Worthless Check Charge

Stratford news reports 32 year old Floyd Stiegler of White Street arraigned on a charge of passing an $80 worthless check to Morris Bufford, shoe store owner in Center. A continuance to October 2 was granted. Stiegler allegedly cashed $68 in change after ordering boots and a dress. He was arrested in New York after meeting his wife.

Stratford Morris Bufford Flohert W. Stiegler White, Street Ifico Ue Stiegler Fred Albright New York 125Th Street

Bulling will divides Greenwich heirs shares in estate

Two daughters Agnes N. Ladd and Mae Patterson of Greenwich Conn receive equal shares of their late father Andrew J Bullings estate. Each gets one third of the residuary estate and their Brooklyn clothing business interest. Son Andrew 34 Newington receives one third of the residue. The estate is valued above $20 000 per probate filing.

New York Andrew J. Bulling Agnes N. Ladd Mae Patterson Greewich, Conn Brooklyn Andrew Nutiino

Mothers Praise Baby's Own Tablets For Children

Mrs Clarence Norton of 18 Pierce Street endorses Baby's Own Tablets as a reliable remedy for colds and constipation in young children. She notes the product acts quickly without gripe or nausea and asserts it is safe for the youngest child, offered at twenty five cents per box by the Dr Williams Medicine Co.

Clarence, Norton Pierce Street Dr. Wiliams Madieine Co Schenectady

Have You Piles Learn Quick Permanent Remedy Ad

A promotional ad claims internal medicine cures hemorrhoids by addressing bad circulation and stagnation in the lower bowel. It credits Dr J S Leonhardt with Hem-Rold and offers a money back guarantee after 88 percent success in 1000 cases. Available at Hindle Drug Store and Leverty Drug Stores.

J. S. Leonhardt Leonhardt Hindle Drug Store Leverty Drug Stores

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