Fairfield Beach residents push year round water supply
An petition circulated among lower Reef Road residents seeks a year round water supply for Fairfield Beach and better fire protection. Led by Druggist John E Boyle, the plan aims to extend the water main to the beach with at least 20 signatures. twelve confirmed so far amid recent local fires and toll call changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Reet Road
Fairfield Beach
John E. Boyle
Hydraulic Co
Water Company
AL Whiteman
Wia Southport Department For Aid
Bridgeport
Camp Fitegina
Greenfield Hill
Washington
Dorothy Banks
Gladys Burr
Constance Bousquet
Alle Hackett
Ruby Burr
Ruby Jennings
Ethel 'Leaming
de Oth Perry
Elizabeth Perry
Helen Perry
Helen Hart
Francis Pease
National Hotel
Pennsylvania Avenue
John Lynch
John Dunleaway
Severa
Bose
B. ‘Merwin Lovell
S&s Lamiell
Greenfiald Hi
General Electric Co
Balthmore
Mike Coskey
International Moors Co
New Branswick
John J. Coleman
Wiliam H. Coleman
Sherman Court
United States
New Cumberland
Coleman
Columbus C
A. End Wakeman
Bacon Wakeman
United States Marines
Northmain Road
Etta Teomine
Southport
Neeitiom
Art ‘Aylar
Fequ Poultry Farm
Manner Fred Granville
Fairfield Laundry Co
Wales to See Cormorant Fishing in Japan
April 16 report describes Edward Prince of Wales visiting Japan to observe the traditional cormorant fishing on the Niigata river. The article details the fleet setup of 28 boats with 64 trained birds, the master fisherman guiding 12 birds, and the intricate system of reins, rings, and whistles. It notes the birds’ ranking and feeding practices, and portrays the ceremony-like discipline of the crews.
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Wales
Japan
Toklo
Edward
Vrinve
Nigara
Tims
Ichip
Or 'Ichi
Nis
Kehi
Westport Special Meeting and Local Bids Friday
Westport Fire District voters set a Friday meeting to elect 407 vacancies on the iron District Committee. A report on sewer financing will be read. Bids open for painting, building three floats and runways at Compo Beach, and for concrete walks with town-supplied material. Specifications from First Selectman Wakeman. Bids due April 22 at 11 10 50 and 1 oclock. Tax Collector Myatt warns June 1 deadline for unpaid taxes with fines.
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Westport
First Selectman
Austin Wakeman
Joseph Gr. Myatt
Mr. Hyatt
Sherwood
State Street
Jung
Westportery
Mornig
Child H. Childe
Old Bedford Homestead
Childe
Florida
Italy
New York
Cme
Colombo
Hirst
Austin E
Padula
America
Edward C. Nash
Kingsitee
Norwilk Hospital
Charles Mis
North Avenue
Leste Sniffer
Kin Street
David
Linford
Nors Walk
Westcoing
Westpoint Division
Convention, Co
Virginia Parke
Girl Scout Troop
John A. Young
Begford Schoo
Staples High School
Glen Club
Theresa Hoye i
Heath
1Iaz Nah
Lou Fanning
Norwalk
Cat Causes Hand Injury to Local Woman
Mrs Angeline Corso of 1608 Main Street was injured when a cat attacked in her yard yesterday morning. The left hand suffered a deep laceration and was cauterized at the emergency hospital by Dr E J Bualin.
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Angeline Corso
Main Street
E. J. Buaalin
Fur Coat and New Suit Stolen Easter Morning
A fur coat and a new suit were stolen early Sunday from 128 Clinton Avenue, near Ault, with the incident reported to police headquarters. The vague text suggests a burglary or theft occurring on Easter morning and cites local individuals or witnesses.
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A. IS
Nivefeteln
Clinton Avenue
Lou
Creaking Youth's Bold Radio Feat Ends in Accident
A 16 year old San Diego boy with a paralytic back, Jester Picker, operated a bedroom radio station using low power gear. His “sending fist” drew national attention from operators, until a fall from a 45 foot height damaged his back. Despite injuries, he resumed experiments and hopes to broadcast someday.
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San Diego
Calif
AJH
Ait
Nes Radio
ASK
St. Paul
Rosewell
New Mexico
Amarmillo
Dublin
Hutchinson
Wichita
Kansas
Denver
Celo
Seattle
Nome
Alaska
Picker
San Yeldra
Here
Colorado School of Mines
Semuts
White Lester
Hospital
Edward Kinney
Dudley Chambers
Picker Yard
Roy
Point Lema
Sileg Lesle
Hie Phrysten
Jersey City Players to Wear Wooden Legs This Season
Jersey City team players in the International league will don wooden legs as a distinguishing feature this year. Owner Joseph Moran reportedly ordered shipboard or parade pictures and a statue of Pater Stavversmt. the note mentions a quirky, unclear plan tied to the club.
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Jersey City
New York
Memorial Planting for Clara Barton at Glen Echo
Washington April 1 the American Forestry Association planted a memorial tree in front of the Clara Barton home in Glen Echo Md near Washington to honor the founder of the Red Cross Clara Barton. Lieutenant General Nelson Miles and Dr J B Hubbell attended with General John A Logan overseeing the ceremony as the group paid tribute to the civil war nurse and founder.
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Washington
American Forestry Association
Glen Boho
Clara, Barton
Amoriae Grose
Nelson Miles
J. B. Hubbell
The
Red Cross
Miss Barton
Mra
John ‘A. Logan
Clara Batton
Bealio the
President Plans His First Cruise Of Year On Mayflower
On April 29 the President will embark on the Presidential yacht Mayflower for his first cruise of the year. The exact itinerary is undecided but the party will likely sail down the Potomac toward Chesapeake Bay. The Mayflower has just completed its shake-down voyage and is in fine condition for the season.
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Washington
Potomac
Chesapanke Bay
Ani
Guardian sought for former boxing champion Adolph Wolgast
Los Angeles April 16. I J Doyle boxing promoter filed in Superior Court a petition to be appointed guardian of the person and estate of Adolph Wolgast former world lightweight champion pugilist. It is alleged Wolgast is incapable of managing business affairs and has been spending money recklessly.
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Los Angeles
Calif
I. J. Doyle
Yeexerad
Supaértior
Adolph ¢'Mad'v ‘Wolgast
Puglist
Wolsaslig
Busines
Frustrated burglary at Dantel Weiss store
Early Sunday a burglar was thwarted at the rear door of Dantel Weiss’s store at 2a Spruce Street. Weiss fired his revolver when confronted by the intruder, who fled down Spruce Street. Police are investigating the attempted break in.
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Dantel Weiss
Spruce Street
Weiss
Yolch
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Eairfield Beach
the Electric Shop
THOR
United Illuminating CO
Westport Fire District Committee
Clara Barton
Adolph Wolgast
WESS
Smith=Murray Co
Pirfield Ave
Bridgeporté
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