The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-23
Stratford Man Held.


 Fred R. Ward of Stratford, arrest ed Sunday and charged with driving under the influence of liquor had his case continued until Thursday under bond. He was charged with driving on the Post Road while under the inf1u- ence of drink. Ward was arrested by Traffic Officer Arthur Bennett
 Survey Bank Corner
 Engineer Andrew Huntington today began a survey of Bank corner, op- posite Library corner, preparatory to beginning operations for the cutting off of twenty feet of the corner in curve at this spot. The property that will be cut off is owned by the Fair held Trust company and is considered very valuable. It is understood that the state is paying the expense of the much needed improvement
 When the cut is complete the road will be twenty feet wider. It is ex- pected that as soon as the survey is over work will be started by Road Foreman Charles Rowe who has re- celved the plans from the state de- partment of highways. It is said that the improvement is in keeping with the policy of the state department to make the Post road one of the best national and state highways.
 Tax Returns Slow.
 Tax returns are reported coming in slow. Tax Collector Joseph I. Flint state today that the returns are com ing in very slow. Last year at this time most of the money was in but this year has proved an exception to the rule, probably due to the hard times and lack of ready money. It is expected that all the money will be collected before the end of the month, MT Flint stated.
 Rooms Added to Lincoln School.
 Lincoln school will have three ad- ditiona1 rooms according to plars of the Finance Board, that will be easily made into an assembly hall upon the sliding back of doors which will sep arate one room from another The plan of using sliding doors in one of the most novel in school circles. The sliding doors are a new feature and are expected to prove a success.
 As the three rooms will be used mostly for lower grades the doors will be turned back and the children will be able to play group games and perform health exercises. Fairfield school authorities are commended by the citizens tor the wise plan they effected.
 James Smith Jr. Arrives-Other News
 MT. and Mrs. James A. Smith of Black Rock Turnpike, are rejoicing over the birth of son, James, May Is. Mother and son are doing nicely Court sessions are now being held in the Town Hall auditorium. During the winter months the auditorium is not used due othe fact that it is almost impossible to heat, etc.
 Community Theatre opened Satur- day after being closed for two weeks due to the smallpox epidemic. The theatre is still the mecca of good pictures and hundreds had to be turn ed away. Fairielders missed the popular playhouse during the scare but are sure making up for lost time by patronizing it now.
 Ash Creek is now open for the sea son, several early birds having tested the waters yesterday afternoon They the water fine. From now on it will be the old favorite swim ming hole.
 The Academy Tea room which was to have been taken over by the Town las been leased to the Porter sisters for an additional season. Painters md decorators were in evidence about the place yesterday and today, and it is expected that it will be open ed soon.
 Bedford Oval at Greens Farms, will De regarded according to reports bout Fairfield The manager of the popular athletic field has requested he Westport authorities to do the ,rading-
 The newly erected American Legion