Fairfield Social Items Highlight Town News and Church Events
Miss Edith Bentley of Rutherford visits relatives in town. Miss Rachael Pickett hosts a pleasant afternoon with whist. Congregational church events include a men and friends gathering and installation of officers by the Christian Endeavor Society. Requiem for Mrs Lucy Callan of Southport planned at St Thomas. Girls' Club hosts New Year reception with a lunch. Public schools reopen Monday after Christmas vacation. George Snyder of Bridgeport visits town. Chris Club planning January dance at St Thomas hall.
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Edith Bentley
Rutherford
Ps. J
Rachael Picklett
E. W . Pickett
Mary Smith
Dorothy Sarah Deyo
Louise
Wreday
Christian Endeavor
Susan Price
Mies Ada Bennett
Gould Homestead
Mies Mary Smith
N. Y
Catherine McCaffery
Quargeret Parr
May Leahy
Mary Sorenson
Anna Gaunt
S HL Wheeler
Warren Day
Hartford
Paul Brooks
New York
Canan
Echool
Mary West
May Kennelly
Isabelle Mortenson
Benjamin Betts
Pacon Wakeman
W. ©. Burr
Frank Judd
Kitty Peterson
Charles Downs
Kenneth Smith
Cliffort Judd
Christian
George Snyder
Gridgeport
Chris’ Club
St. Thomas Hall
Westport Notes On Meetings and Local Events
Westport semi annual meeting of the Westport Savings Bank examined the year’s results and declared dividends. Annie Manner visits relatives in New York City. Mrs John Berfow confined at home, Mary Mason ill at St Vincent’s Hospital. Emmanser Hebser wed William Anderson of Norwalk at Trinity rectory. reception at bride’s home and wedding tour. They plan a new home in Norwalk. Mrs Henry Gross hosts guests from Bridgeport and New York. Albert BD Malkin of Norwalk celebrated birthday at Went Country Club amid guests from several cities. Thomas Gourtney of Westport called to act at the Palmer Hay murder case in Bridgeport. Beulah Rorien of New Haven visiting cousin Miss Natalie Mitch. New Year’s reception held. Bethlem lodgers’ Christmas exercises held with decorated rooms.
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Westport Savings
Mies
Annie Manner
New York City
John Berfow
Mary Mason
St. Vincent's
Bridgeport
Emmanser
Joseph Hebser
Trinity Rectory
William Anderson
Norwalk
Henry Gross
Roseville
Adam Kainteh
New York
Albert BD. Malkin
Westport
Thomas Gourtney
Themen
Palmer-Hay
Bruceport
Beulah Rorien
New Haven
Natile Mitch
Ers
Bethlshem
Welcome Home party for Miss Mary Lehn in State street
A neighborhood celebration honored Miss Mary Lehn upon her return from Newark New Jersey last Friday evening at the Martin Nolan home on State street. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Nolan and several local residents and relatives with refreshments and games noted.
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G. F. Lenches
Springfield
Mass
Mary Lehn
Newark
N. J
Martin Nolan
State Street
Nolan
Ethel Barner
Dorothy Lehn
Ethel Mills
Herbert Mills
Francis Allen
Fred Godfrey
Edward Lehn
William Lehn
Leon Hunt
Ethel and
Easton
Ethel Parnes
Frances Allen
Ental Godfrey
Otto Kramer
Georgetown
Attendance Honorees Across Easton Schools and Local Obituary
The Easton report lists perfect attendance students from Academy Sport Hill and Yellow schools, naming pupils including Gladys Abbott, Pertha Andrews, Beth Andrews, Hilda Anderson, and many others. It notes guests at Adams Corners, a return of Dorothy Gillette from Adams, and social visits by Mrs. Hanford Lyon and others. The burial of Mrs. Hannah Banks at Union cemetery is mentioned along with her Baptist church membership and survivor George Banks.
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Academy
Gladys Abbott
Pertha Andrews
Beth Andrews
Hilda Anderson
Achsah Candee
Maria Gilbert
Dorothy E. Gillette
Lena Goldstein
Minnie Gupstavson
Eva Ketchel
Raymond Kevhne
Adele Keller
Laurence Kellogg
Clarence Logan
George Marsh
Eliot Northrop
Clara Sanford
Gorham Sturges
Jennie Turney
Martin Wisney
Harry Waldron
Gilbert Campbell
Sport
Ruth Favreau
Martha Boghosian
Charles F. Silliman
Dorothy Gillette
Adams Corners
Judson Conklin
Trenton
N. J
Hanford Lyon
Stratfield
Ruth Smith
Annie Smith
Minnie Smith
Sport Hill
Sylvanus Mallette
Triple death by own action for love in Vienna cafe
Three youths entered a Vienna cafe on Monday night and died after poisoning themselves. A photo of the trio with a girl, a child, was found on one man, linking the victims to a shared attachment. Police say the girl showed little emotion as she described their threats to die by their own hand.
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Vienna
Cife
Seco
Rockefeller Not Hiding in Greenwich Says Wife
Greenwich January 1 Mrs William G Rockefeller publicly stated that neither her husband William Rockefeller nor his father William Rockefeller Sr were at the Greenwich house. She said William Rockefeller Jr had not been in Greenwich for six weeks and that the subpoena attempt by Congress to compel testimony before the Pujo committee had not found him there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwich
William G. Rockefeller
William Rockefeller
Papers Served in New York Supreme Case Against Path Crisis
New Haven reports Annie E Corcoran sues to block a January 15 New York convention of the Forest of America order. A restraining order hearing set for January 6 next, with possible suspension implications for Miss Corcoran and removal from the order. Circles warn members not to heed Mrs Hughes while Miss Corcoran’s supporters argue for her leadership and unity efforts. Also note Bridgeport Eagle Aerie installation with delegates from surrounding cities.
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New Haven
Annie E. Corcoran
Companions of the Forest of America
Order
Supreme Executive Council
New York City
Miss Corcoran
Supreme Council
Supreme Court
Vhis City
United States
Hughes
Supreme Board of Appeals
Cuticura Soap and Ointment Ad Notice
Cuticura Soap and Ointment relieve frost bites chappings and irritations with warm baths followed by ointment. Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold worldwide. Free sample and 32 page booklet offered by Cuticura Dept. 15P Boston.
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Esch
Dept
Boston
Bbc
Mayor Gaynor Fights Censorship Move Veto Message
New York January 1 Mayor Gaynor issued a veto against an aldermen backed ordinance to censor moving pictures before production. He labeled it a threat to free speech and the press, arguing the law abandons constitutional rights and that existing laws suffice. The article also details the U S parcels post system, including zones, rates, and allowed items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gaynor
Board of Education
Russia
Parcels Post Inaugurated Across Nation Today
The United States began the parcels post to help consumers cope with the high cost of living. Telegrams from postmasters report strong public interest and expect a large first day. Rates vary by distance with four ounce parcels at one cent per ounce and eleven pound maximum, plus local and rural rates.
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Post Office Department
United States
Philippine Islands
Washington, Jan
Postoffice Department
Sam
Leap Year Marriages and Firemen Ball Disrupted
In New Haven on Leap Year day 1,623 marriages were recorded, up from 1,402 the previous year. In New Britain the firemen’s annual ball was interrupted by a $300 blaze alarm last night.
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New Haven
New Britain
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The
Aerie
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South Norwalk
Danbury
Henry E. Shannon
Main St
Fairfield Ave
Davis & Hawley Co
Packards
John G. Weber
Fairfield Avenue
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the Parcels Post
Ems
HUB Clothing House
Main Street
Corner Bank
the People ’S Dairy
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Strop
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Rexall
Cornerstate
Main & Streets
Sprague
Sprague Ice & Coal Co
Washington Averms Bridge
Tel Tig
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Sory & CO
Stratford Ave
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Congress St. Bridge
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