The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-29
STAMFORD
Special to The Times)

Stratford, Jan. 29.-Judging from the amount already harvested, The Webb Ice company, only ice dealers in town will have twice the quantity of ice for disposal to the people for summer use than they had last year. Frank S. Webb made this announce rnent today also stating that the ice this year is exceptionally thick, av- eraging 8 inches. He accrues this to the severe zero weather which has been spasn1odtcally sweeping the country for the past six weeks. One large ice house has been filled and another started. Much delay is being | experienced because there is a short age of help. The local dealer also said that Ice this year. will be much cheaper than last.
 To Attend Theatre.
 Stratford week will be celebrated at ] the Lyric theatre next Saturday morning when Bridgeport children will have Stratford children for their guests. A large audience of Stratford people are expected. Mrs. Richard Howell assisted by Mrs. William B. Goddard will bring 8 group of local children over every week. Most of them are members of the Stratford Boys and Girls Useful Club.
 Entertains Choir Members.
 At an informal party held recently at his home on Church street, Strat- ford, James AYcNan1ara entertained the members of St. Jmes R. c. church choir Music and dancing were the chief diversions of the evening. A buffet lunch vas also served. Among ltsoe present were: MT. and Mrs. tCharles D. Ogren; Miss Katherine Lyons, Miss Anna Ahearn, Miss Ade- laide Bediger, Miss Mabel Mccarthy, Paul Castelet, Louis Serre, John Mo Nsrnara, and MT. and Mrs. James AoNanara.
 Health in Town Good.
 Despite the indictment weather of the past six weeks the health of the town is unusually good, according to Health Officer DP. George F. Lewis. Only two cases of diphtheria prevail in Stxatford. Both patients arc rapid
 ly recovering. No other contagious diseases exist in Strat1ord as far as the health officer is able to ascer- tain. The epidemic of Whooping cough which was quite prevalent
 about five weeks ago is slowly di-
 minfshing. No new cases have been
 reported within the last few weeks Unable to Open School.
 Owing to the severe zero weather
 which has hampered considerably the
 building activities of StrStford, the ! New Honeyspot school which was tc be opened the first week in February win be delayed a month. Announce ment of this fact was disclosed toda! by PAilo B. Haven The congestet conditions of the railroads has alsc retarded the progress of the building
 Material needed for it's completion has been held up for weeks at time
 From what could be learned todd! the schel will not be ready for oc
 cupancy until the middle of March 7 Doings at Weaeogue. On Wednesday afternoon at . o'clock a ladies' social knitting be- 3 for members will convene at 5 o'clocl at the Reatogue Country club. large attendance is anticipated. D01S4S SCd1OTu LA6h oCHOOA In a one-sided contest the Milfor' High school girls basketball team de !, feated the Stratfori girls team ol Saturday afternoon at Milford by tn
 score of 4T to '. Miss Welt starre+
 for the losers and Miss Alice Perkin
 played a superb game for the victor:
 Among those who accompanied tn 7 aggregation were Albert Mills, Her
 bert Hart, Miss Pa1adino, Miss Day
 Miss Egirt, MT. Fisher, Miss Meach t en and John Wilson.
 = Personals.
 Miss Margery Haven, who is con Il nected with the state council of de 2 fense with headquarters at Hartfor II spent the week end with her rela . tives Nr and Mrs Philo B. Haver . Academy Hill.
 Hary B. Flood spent few days wis 4 iting his parents. Nr. Flood is col
 pora1 at Camp Devens, Aver, Mas = ~0Dnrr1 ~ DNr~WETT, rIy,ra hi n