The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-22
STAMFORD
Especial to The Farmer)

Stratford, Dec. 22.-An application made by Samuel Waklee of Avon park to be appointed dog warden of the town was the only matter of import ance that came up at the meeting of the board of selectmen held last even ing in the town hall. No action was taken by the town fathers and the application was laid on the table.
 The term of the present dog war den, Daniel J. Carten, does not ex- pfre until next April. It was learned today from reliable sources that Cart en is not seeking a renomination anu would just as soon have the select men appoint some one else at the ex- piration of his time. It has also been noised about that Carten can have the job again if he desires as the town fathers feel that ever since his incep- tion into that position he has perform ed his, work very efficiently and should be given first recognition. However, if the present dog warden declines consideration will be given Samuel Waklee for the position.
 A number of bills incurred by the town were ordered paid at the meet ing. The selectmen present were James Lally and John Williams. liar old c. Lowell acted as clerk.
 Building Permits
 Building permits, the aggregate amount of which totals $8,00O were issued by Building Inspector William Blamey for the past week. The per mits are: G. Jackie, one family house, Paradise Green. $2,S00; Mrs. Joseph Creevey, six room cottage, Huntington road, $3,000; Arthur Birks, garage, Warwick avenue, $18S; Michael Turr, repairs and one room addition, Ave. A, $175; Adolph Kregling, garage, Kings College place, $50.
 Schools Closed
 The public schools in Stratford closed yesterday afternoon for the Christmas holidays. Classes will not be resumed until Wednesday Jan. 2. In many of the rooms exercises in keeping with the season were held.
 Morehouse 8 Busy Man
 The largest number o1 young men, l 31, since the 18th division board be- gan sending out questionnaires visit i ed Attorney Ivan L. Warehouse Thurs day evening at the town hall seek ing instructions as to how to fill out properly the documents. The total number of men who have come to Attorney Morehoqise since Monday is about 75.
 Annual Election Mrs Anna Hubbell was nominated for President at the annual meeting of the Woman's Aid Society of the .Stratford Congregational church held Thursday afternoon at Packard hall Broad street. Other nominations were as follows: vice-president, Mrs. Viner; secretary, Mrs. Edgar Fisher; treas urer, Mrs. Jesse Reed. The following committees were elected for the en- suing year, entertainment, Mrs. Eat on; fancy work, Mrs. William B. Cogs- well;, supper, Mrs. DeRuyter How land; domestic, Mrs. Witney; socia chairman, Mrs. Fred Taylor; member. shij, Mrs. Philo Ravens.
 | Presented with Wrist Watch Clarence Garner. of Homestead ave nue, Stratford, who has been connect ed with the Holmes & Edwards Sill yer Company, Bridgeport for the pas ten years was presented Thursday with handsome wrist watch and pipt by his co-workers as a farewell gift MT. Garner has enlisted as a machin ist in the Naval Reserves, and expect! Newport, R. I.
 1 Given a Farewell Party
 MT. and Mrs. Fred Holmes of Mair street, Stratford, entertained Thurs day evening at their home MT. ana Mrs. Mark Carroll also of Stratford MT. Carroll, representative of the Standard-American will leave mex week for Camp Kelly, San Antonio Texas where he has been recommend ed for a commission as second lieu tenant in the aviation corps. MT. Car roll left Stratford today to spent Christmas at the home of Mrs. Car rolls parents. New Hampshire.
 Left for Texas
 Fred Downey of Judson place wht was recently drafted and sent to Caml Devens, Aver, Mass, has left for Sal Antonio, Texas to become a membe of the aviation corps.
 Accepts New Position
 Hanford W. Bigelow has resgne, from the employ of the Telephon Company and has taken a position at the Union Metallic Cartridge Com rany. MT. Bigelow is 8 member o the town constabulary.
 Ill at Home
 Miss Helen Follett is ill at her hom on Academy Hill
 Personals
 Edward Roberts of Swanson. ave nue is seriously i'll at his home. Edmund Wheeler, student at Yal university vii spend the Christina holidays in Stratford.
 Roy Fairchild and Edmund Judso have returned to their homes afte spending four months at Peddle Insti ute, New Jersey. Issues Fifty. Invitations. ) MT. and Mrs. Harold S. Brown c East Broadway, Stratford have issue about fifty cards for a Christmas part at the Weatogue country club, Frida December 28, entertaining for thei daughter, Miss Carolyn c. Brown. Tn invitation list includes a number C Bridgepor's school set.
 Visiting Parents
 Thomas Moore who recently enlist ed inh te Naval Reserves and is g present stationed at Newport, R. visiting his parents on Housatoni