Real Estate Boom Grows in Newtown Area
Real estate activity increases in Newtown with multiple properties changing hands last week. A Brookfield buyer acquires a large estate on Bridgeport Road while several parcels and homes nearby await finalization as residents anticipate a busy near future. Local borough meeting set for Tuesday to elect officers and discuss annual assessment. officials praised for current administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borrough Cagceus
Ud P.m
Oclovk
Eileen Houlhan
Paie- Tleid
Seustor
Noulhan
Stamford Opens Bids for an 18 Foot Highway
Stamford opens bids for a two mile concrete road in the Newfeld section. Four bidders, including W. Loo Arthur and Frank D Pulmer, submitted figures. Horace Graves criticizes gravetness order and calls the road unnecessary except near New eld avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Stampord
Newfeld
Stanford
Smepialian
W.loo Arthur
Frank Dpulmer
Pa. Barco
Scofieid
O'Conner
de Bridgaepert
Horace
Generals consider changes to city offices and court roles
Unclear OCR notes indicate no personnel change yet in the city offices of clerk of the court and assistant prosecutor. Samuel Yoarg’s term appears to continue until a new judge is appointed by the general majesty. The arrival of a new judge remains pending official appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Yoarg
Toda
Amd
Wvorney
Cleck
Couri
Intoxicated Driver Injured and Fined in Street Collision
A drunken driver was injured and fined after a March incident on Atlanta Street. He received three months in jail for operating a vehicle while under the influence. The suspect, Presioski, who had a prior offense, caused a collision, struck two telephone poles, and injured a person on the head and face. The car was badly damaged and the injured party was treated at the police headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amlroed
Apeil Wa
Tarbay Strent
Alty
Atlante Street
Presioski
Wrath FH. McMahon
Grotto Novices Celebrate Styx Crossing Ceremony
Grotto groups from Ok' Eapatre New Britain and other towns gathered in Grotto, MD for the Styx crossing ceremony. Delegations from New Britain New Haven South Norwalk and broader state districts attended. The event opened with a parade led by Agin Pup trot and Dummcoo 4s Verthal Jr. and stewart Brown oversaw the flair. After the ceremony attendees retired to the Masonic lodge for refreshments in the air room.
Engineers Plan Study and Movie on Oxygen Process
The Bridgepool Engineers Club schedules a meeting in the Stratfield run parlor on Tuesday night April date. The program includes a film Oxygen the Wonder Worker, a talk on oxyacetylene in welding and cutting, and a live demonstration with oxygen. A representative from the industrial company will present and conduct the demo. Superintendents, mechanical engineers and other technical men are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Engineers Club of
Bridgepool
Stratfield
Pia
Rotary Club Elects at Meeting Today
Rotary club members hold a noon session at the Stra Meldcote to elect directors and appoint new officers. Delegates to the spring Rotary conference in Pittsfield are listed as Benjamin Adams, A. W. Bodine, Wexvart Shik, Ih Uogswell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anouk
Ftotary Club
Stra
Pittsfield
Benjamin Adams
A. W. Bodine
Wexvart Shik
Ih Uogswell
Lake
Acvin Avent
Milford Notes and Local Toasts Amid Spring Events
Milford hosting a broad schedule of community activities in Redmen's hall and Knights of Columbus hall. A 101 degree ceremony and class gathering draw attendees from Milford, New Haven, and surrounding towns, with a card party hosted by the Women’s Relief Corps and Lenten devotions at St Peter's Episcopal Church. Also reports of local obituaries, fire incidents, and municipal notices reflect a busy week in town life.
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Ommye
Eyning
Ackenash
Havanoakre
Women's Relief Corps
Kuights
Columbus Hall
Worevee Parsdas
Pranford
Petex
Milo
Peter’ Ollens
St Peter's Choir
Owl
Jett Milford
Meriden
Charles Mond
Peakskreer
Charles Botaford
Gann
Willem Besve
New York
Mes
Angelus Klages
Maun Won
Mra. Hayes
Mr. Klages
William Mark
Burghardt Awarded Contract on Bridge Work
The Mass Washingteh veuar Bridge commission awarded Burghardt a contract for the general construction of a bridge and operator's house at a total price of 1.8. Burghardt was the lowest bid of four bidders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burghardt
Veuar Bridge Commission
I Kpevigl
I Tana
Anl
Ta Alia Misghard
Widder
Titanic era danger sighting near Grand Banks by coast guard cutter
A coast guard cutter sighted a berg off the Grand Banks of Newfoundland today marking a potential early danger to transatlantic shipping. The sighting comes as the Titanic disaster nears its 45th anniversary next Sunday, with reports noting ice and berg activity in the Atlantic.
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Coast Guard
Grand Banks
Newfoundland
Museum May Refuse Gift Of Clark Art Collection
New York April report that the Metropolitan Museum of Art may decline the bequest of the late William A Clark due to collection scope and space limits. Trustees must discuss conditions before deciding whether the Clark collection will join the museum’s holdings.
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Clark
New York
Robert W. DeForest
Mmetropeliien Museum of Art
Wiliam Andrew Clark
United For
Trugteas i
Cullertton
DB Wopert
Wubtari
An & Balanced
Clar
Mgr
Tts
Rom~ Brandi
Glark
Wemrys Reehure
Artis
Janel
Beauvais
Joan of Aty
Boutette Monvel
Clack
Butte
Mont
Ayr
Willian Andrews Clark
Montana
United States
Charles W. Cark
W. A. Clark, Jr
Mary C. de Brabant
Katherine L. Morris
Annie J. Clark
Anna E. Clark
Fifth Avenue
W. A
Metropolitan Museum of Fine Arts
W. A. Clark
New York Art Museum
Corcoran
Cal B. C
Therine Stauffer Clark
City Schedules Progress Week Exposition with 12 Booths
City departments conferred with Mayor Behrens and Chamber officials to stage Progress Week. Twelve booths are reserved with potential for three more as plans proceed. Alderman Harrison chairs the committee. representatives from Recreation, Charities, Fire, Public Works, and other departments join in display of city progress. Funds discussed from apportionment and potential Board aid. Mayor Behrens pledges pursuit of needed money. Chamber secretary Crosby proposes opening events with a poll and a firemen parade. Attendance-building ads target New York to Springs and state-wide posters, billboards, and newspaper notices. A 400 foot tent will span the baseball diamond at fea side park, with numerous firms contracting for exhibit space.
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Ciy
William Behrens
Chamber of Commerce
Fred W. Harrison
Buckingham
Robert Teurention
Barrison
Pelive
Comunissi
Roward
Angus P. Henry McCathren
Wire Phorues
Daniel Johnson
Dennis
James A. Mc
William Hall
Chamber of Commerce Aid
Secre
Lal Willard
Passali
Aresome
Behrens
Crosby
Clamber of Commerce
New York
Apringnela
United, Twidnating Company
Bridgeport
Commpan Brewer
Ifolgan
Othe
Maryland Methodists admit girl preacher
In a historic first for the Maryland Methodist conference, a female candidate named Mags fara, native of Jones Mis, was admitted as a preacher. The decision, taken by the Windyhil congregation, followed dissenting votes and marks a notable change in church policy within the district.
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Baclimalutin
Agrio
Mags Fara
Jones Misa
Gradi
Cie Taltimov
Svbnal
Hartford Chinaman to be tried April 27
The retrial date for Fung Ching of Hartford on the murder charge of Tai Chow Wong of Schenectady was set for April 27 before Supreme Court Justice Newton J. Merrick. The previous juries disagreed, and Joe Lamm of Hartford, already serving 20 years for a prior shooting, remains involved in the case.
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Fung Ching
Artford
Tai Chow Wong
Schenectady
Supreme Court
Newton J. Merrick
Joe Lamm
Haviford
Jann Droman
Lee Gow
Aghenertady
Dennis Again Elected Head of Moose Lodge
Charles L. Dennis was elected for the fifteenth dictator of the Moose. He is the longest serving dictator in the country and deputy supreme dictator of the district of Connecticut. Other officers appointed include Teobarthy as vice-dictator and Robert Campbell as prelate. The election was followed by a luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles L. Dennis
Moose
District of
Connecticut
St Rght
Teobarthy, Kernly
Robert Campell
Award Jalvet
Byrat
Harry Ff. Veln
Rotary
Thomas Douglas
Ronald R. Phelps
Perle Wiint
Aldermen Requested to Attend April 15 Hearing
Aldermen were summoned to attend a hearing after the Common Council meeting, to testify before the Weg relative committee on the Miles and Boroughs matter. The administration tax measure and the State Tax Commissioner William T. Riodgett’s bill are to be heard on April 15.
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Common Council
Weg
William TW
Riodgett
Ono
General Assembly
Oberlin College Players Present Series of Plays
Stratford April 6. Oberlin College Dramatic Club staged a diverse program in Packard hall with 19 performers including both genders in leading roles. The event showcased plays, interpretive dance, readings, and music by conservatory students, drawing praise for its originality beyond typical campus productions. The troupe tours extend from Cleveland to Stratford and through western Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and New York.
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Stratford
Spe Gals Theberlin College Dramatic Club
Packard Hall
XBK
Stratford Congregational Church
Phiys
Specs
Oberlin
Cleveland
Utia
Polata
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
New York
Record price paid for Burns Kilmarnock edition poems
The Ilegen Bach Company of Philadelphia paid the record price of 1 750 pounds for a finest copy of the Kilmarnock edition of Poems chiefly in the Scottish dialect by Robert Burns. The same auction saw another lot fetch 880 pounds for an early edition of Alice in Wonderland published in 1865 with known analysis copies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Iegenbach Company
Philadelphia
Robert Burns
Omy
Rosenva
Hee
Patriarchs Invited to Encampment Meeting in Bridgeport
All patriarchs are invited to attend the Bridgeport Encampment meeting this evening at 164 State Street hall. The Stratfield Encampment I. C. TF No. will work the Royal Purple degree for Bridgeport encampment. Refreshments will be served after the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
State Street
Stratfield
I. C. TF
Services in Nichols for Civil War veteran
Nichols April 6 Special funeral services for William Wellington Civil War veteran who died at home Friday were largely attended. Sons of Veterans pallbearers led the procession with a G A R escort to Lakeview Cemetery Bridgeport. Wellington age seventy one served with the 44th New York Battery. Survived by wife four daughters Horace T Wellington eleven grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren two brothers and two sisters.
Men Indicted as K. K. K. Aides Give Selves Up
Indianapolis reports that Kline and Marl were indicted last week with tephenkon, formerly Ku Klux Klan leader, in connection with an attack on Miss Madge Oberholser. They surrendered to the sheriff and posted bonds of 3.6 thousand dollars each. Wiinek and Genny face conspiracy to commit a felony charges. Klinek is a former Marion County deputy sheriff and the men are said to have aided in the abduction of Miss Oberholzer.
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Indianapolis
Kline
Marl
Tephenkon
Kuo Klux Klan
Misa Madge Oberholser
Wiinek
Genny
Klinek
Marion County
Stephenson
Miss Oberloltzat
Bill to reorganize French Army to be presented today
Paris April 6 An anticipated army reorganization bill will be presented in the Chamber of Deputies by General Notlet minister of war. The plan emphasizes mobilization of all living forces and links military mobilization with industrial economic and financial mobilization as lessons from war.
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Paris
D’ Ereas
Deumergue
Chamber of Deputies
Notlet
Son Finds Father Dead in Monroe
Theodore French of Stepney was found dead Sunday afternoon in Monroe. His son Kylbert of New Milford entered the home seeking him, found him on the floor, and an examiner said the death likely resulted from pemorth ge. The death was reported by the Medical Examiner Frank J. Walea.
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W. Z. Russell
Milford
Russell
Danbury
Fort Yrumbull
Beach
North Street
O'eluele
Willandl Woodruff
Plymoutt
Tingine Company
Koathans No
Narema Ave
Leven
Chemical Company No
Chemical Company
Fairlea Wars
Orange
Inyvestitur
Elin Ory
Alilford
Monloe
Theodore French
Stepney
Kylbert
New Milford
Frank J. Walea
Pemorth Ge
Heiress Granted Divorce From Banker in Uncontested Case
Cleveland April 11 Mrs Maz uret Iluitington Forgan heiress to a million dollar trust fund was granted a divorce from banker and grain merchant Robert RK Forgan in an uncontested case. They were married in Italy and have remained apart five years. Mrs Morgan is widow of Albert Gown owner of the ship Speck around the world.
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Cleveland
Mazuret Iluitington Forgan
Milion Dolar
Robert RK. Forgan
Hage
Taly
Conword
Morgan
Albert
Gown
Fie Sieht
Speefack
Connecticut master photographers gather for state meeting
Photographers plan to attend a state meeting at the Hotel Arirde in New Tlaven tonight at 8 pm. The event includes a dinner and several speakers as Connecticut photographers attempt to organize for the first time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yen Photographers of
Connecticut
Arirde
New Tlaven
Eighth Democrats Meet Held Tonight on East Main Street
Regular meeting of the Neri District Democratic club will be held tonight via the chamber on East Main Street above the American Theatre. The session aims to organize local party activities and discuss upcoming events for the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neri Tiatrict Democratic Club
Chathroomsy
East Main Street
American Theatre
Baltimore Ohio seeks ICC action on $435 million bonds
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad formally asks the Interstate Commerce Commission to address its plan regarding the Southwest Division bonds amounting to 435 million dollars due this year. The filing outlines the railroad's program and seeks regulatory guidance on the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
Ita
Ita Southwestern
Pretty wedding at Easton parsonage in April service
A pretty wedding took place at the Lee Methodist parsonage on Saturday at 5 o'clock. Frances M. Smith daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Smith of Haston wed Benjamin F. Bentley Jr son of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin J. Bentley of Huntington. Rev Henry McCallum officiated. Attendants were Mr and Mrs. Freg Minor. A white crepe de chine gown highlighted the bride, with guests including the bride’s parents and Neil E. Intosh among others. The couple departed amid a car decorated for the occasion.
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Lee Methodist Parsonage
Frances M. Smith
Charles A. Smill
Haston
Benjamin F. Bentley
Benjamin J. Bentley
Huntington
Henry McCallum
Freg
George Reid
Fairfield
Ambrose Marsh
John Broadbim
Charles Mathiew
Black Rock We Eursts
Walter Briggs
Mallet Sanford
Sprang
Forsythe
Canada
Stephen Burroughs
Long Hill
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Edith V. Mead Sells
Brookfield
South Gener
My Johnston
Styx
State
Beh Grotto
Rotary Club
Kellogg’s
Mr. Willaims
Tony
Broadway
Indianapoli
Battle Creek
Michigan
Main Street
Barnum
American Mutual "Suksiise Ees
Strom Est
New Haven
Ichlbeig
Mit Avenue
Magonie Grand Lodge
Deer Lodge
Pier
Masona
Paul Clark
Elizabethtan B. Clark
Ella Clark Newell
Heira
Mia
Margaret Miller
Los Angeles
Von
Clark Bonner
Sarah Bonner
Minnie Bonner
Annie Harvington
Freda Dean Butley
Asso Se
Alex J. Johnston
J. K. Hagresse
R. Aston
Friends and Associates
South
Aston
W. M. Bickford
Charles J. Hichardson
H. Christenson
J. Ty Dobell Saiage
Butte Miner
Butte, Mott
Harrison
Buckingham and Thome
Maryland
Methodists
Hartford
Moose Lodge
Oberlin College
College Thespians
Red Cross
Ied Cross
North Parade
A. W. Burritt
Gerade
Garden School
Will Cole
Edward J. Murray
Frank Murray
Woodstock Avenue
Frank
Savannah
Georgia
Chattanooga
Warry Town
Barnun Avenue
Bons Street
Roger Spurling
Country Duly
Mise Margaret Judson
MM G. W. Judson
Mount Nsolyoke College
Ciity
Menjamin Adams
Holmes Atreel
Dathis
Texas
James Dolen Lis
Willimantts Conn
Nichols
William Wellington
Selves
Son
Monroe
Easton Parsonage
Frances Smith
Benjamin Bentley, Jr
A. W. French
Bruns- Wick Ave
Fenton
Pierre
Peter
Alba
Blercve
Lierce
Tuttalo
Triad Phe
Bovinine
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