Stratford News Roundup Highlights Local Life and Travel
Stratford notes report Marjory Lewis purchasing a 40 foot motor boat en route from the west, Garry family staying near shore since Mother Garry’s death, Rev Bullock’s Wisconsin trip, Bridgeport youths to preach, Children’s Day events and baptisms, a land dispute with Mr Granstoun, births and departures of Falken family, Edna Falken’s Mills College arrival, and local social events at Odd Fellows memorials and St James’ building fund whist. Also mentions a fishing trip in New Brunswick and town residents’ greetings and travels.
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Marjory Lewis
BE. T. Garry
Mother Garry
Bullock
Wisconsin
Bridgeport
Methodist Church
Congregational Church
Falken
Bayonne
N. J
Stratford
Dr. Falken
Edna Falken
Mills College
Oakland
California
Alice Falken
Mr. Clark
Tennessee
Irene Falken
James E. Hamilton
Siness
Donald F. Falken
Rochester
Vivian Falken
Lincoln School
Mara
New Haven
F. W. Atkinson
Odd Fellows
Town Hall
St. James
Virginia
New Brunswick
Charles Packard
J. W. Rogerson
William Hine
Passaic
Births and church life mark Fairfield Sunday
News from the Sherman parsonage recalls the birth of Grace Childs to Alder Ellis and wife in Seattle, with telegrams reaching Theo dora in Bridgeport and her sailing plans to serve Eskimo communities. Various local updates include silver wedding congratulations for Rev. and Mrs. Beeman, donations to the library fund, Christening Day at the Congregational church with eight baptisms, and assorted arrivals, travels, and local happenings around Fairfield and nearby towns.
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Sherman Parsonage
Frank Samuel Childs
Seattle
Alder Ellis
Grace Child
Ellis
Congregationll Church
Boston
Bacon Wakeman
Howard Wakeman
Andrew S. Wakeman
Harold Bullard
Bridgeport
William Hawley
Ernest Deyo
Raymond Beach
J. O. Bulkley
Marion Donaldson
Simmons College
Elsie van Ness
Greenfield Hill
Thomas Bradley
Brooklyn
Georgetown
C. O. Jelliff
M. R. Perry
Southport
Russellville, Ky
F. E. Northrop
Anna Sherwood
Providence
R. IL
Franklin Lyon Wheeler
Shelton
A. P. Jennings
Poughkeepsie
Howard Smith
Oneida Club
Dorothy Hamilton
Natalie Forbes
Ned Bulkley
Larchmont
Ira King
Fred O'Dell
New Haven Woman Reports Disturbing Sightings by Boy
Dorothy Egan of New Haven visited Miss Lee of Sasco Hill. A child roamed streets yesterday snapping a toy pistol, aiming at children and motorists, and firing at doors and windows from porches.
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Dorothy Egan
New Haven
Miss Lee
Sasco Hill
St John’s church to close for absence and June 26 service
Newtown notes announce St John’s church will close next Sunday June 19 as Rev O O Wright is away in New Bedford Mass. A special Masonic service for St John the Baptist will be held June 26 at 4 p m with sermon Gods Blessing by the rector. Community events include visits by Mrs Comer of Bridgeport births and local society elections and a postponed baseball game to June 19 at Walnut Park.
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St. John’s Church
O. O. Wright
New Bedford
Mass
Frederick Leiss
F. Comer
Bridgeport
Thomas Cavanaugh
Elsie Gilbert
Holy Way River District
C. E. Society
Congregational Church
Ruth Raffles
W. H. Thicket
Jessie M. Taylor
Gordon Gale
Gustave Carlson
Mabel Taylor
Minnie R. Thicket
New Milford
Wm. H. Thicket
May Garvey
Margaret Crowe
Walnut Tree Hill A. C
Crescent A. C
Walnut Park
Shoninger Estate Valued at 310000 in Probate Filing
The will of Bernard Shoninger filed in New Haven probate court assigns 310000 to family members. Executors named are Simon B. Shoninger of New Haven, Lewis M. Sonnenberg of New York, and Sarah R. Rosenberg of New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Shoninger
New Haven
Simon B. Shoninger
Lewis M. Sonnenberg
New York
Sarah R. Rosenberg
New Haven Seeks 1.25 Million for Post Office
New Haven, June 14. A bill to appropriate 1 250 000 for a new post office in the city passed the Senate after amendment and now awaits House action. Senator Bulkeley spearheaded the push and is credited with the favorable outcome. Congressmen Sperry and Tilson plan strong support with Speaker Cannon likely backing, making passage probable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Senate
Senator Bulkeley
House of Representatives
House
Tilson
Cannon
TIZ Cures Corns and Foot Pain Fast
A vintage advertisement touts TIZ for corns bunions callouses and sweaty feet. It promises immediate relief and claims the remedy draws out poisonous exudations unlike powders that clog pores. Testimonials from Sam A Hoover praise rapid results and cites a 25 cent price per box from Walter Luther Dodge & Co Chicago Ti.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
A. Hoover
Progress
N. C
Walter Luther Dodge & Co
Chicago
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Fairfield Ave
Middle St
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Fairfield Avenue
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Boston Post Road
Washington Bridge
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Seaview Ave
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Petreen Paws
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