Fairfield Opposes Plan to Raise Water Rates
Fairfield officials including Town Counsel Frederick A Burt and selectmen oppose a Bridgeport Hydraulics Co plan to increase water rates. Stratford Shelton and Bridgeport city legal staff will join Fairfield in contest, citing future supply and expansion needs. Nearby community drives include Legion post fundraising, rat and woodchuck eradication, and a forthcoming Roger Ludlow High School commencement with plans for a Little Women production.
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Pairfilly
Tridgeport Hydraulis Company
Laur- Hield
Turst
Stratford
Shelton
Bridgeport
Fairfield
Hidrauhe Company
Deputy Fire Wardens Appointed for Huntington Districts
Fire Warden Clinc Shelton appoints deputies for town districts with permits restricted to after rain in April and three free-fire months from March to December. Deputies include Hanford Wilson Wake Hills Gibert Brooks Walnut Tree Fil Henry Wells and Eliot Stone. Railroads and telegraphs exempt earlier. schooling shifts to Standard time during daylight saving.
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Hunington
Clin c. Shelton
Hanford G Wilson
Booth’s Hil
Gibert Hrooks
Wake Hills
Leslis Baldwin
Walnut Trea
Henry S Wells
Mill
Herbert C Ferris
Iwng Ags
Trap Fall
Eliot Stone
Shelton
Bet Stone
Libel Heights
Maud Arundell
Isinglass Steel
Mary Lytagoe
Bridgeport Driver Arrested After Westport Collision
In Westport a Bridgeport motorist named James Finnegin was charged with reckless driving after a collision that damaged two vehicles, while an August De Stat of Bridgeport was noted at the scene. Finnegin posted $86 bond and was jailed pending a hearing tomorrow morning.
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Westport
Benke
Tradie Thrush
Ratmond Lowey
Wosya T
Local man carries out spirit of Arbor Day
Connecticut leads New England in Arbor Day effort with a state forester and forests under scientific management growing in value. Bridgeport features Jessup's Park, transformed by W. P. Tessup into a safe, shaded green space. Arbor Day spurred plantings in residential areas and avenues.
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Connecticut
New England
Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station
W. P. Jessup
Adams Street
Seaview
Newfield Avenues
Bridgeport
Stamford Considers 500000 Street Repair Plan
City leaders including Mayor Johan Keating and Councilman Rochel Filin push a 500000 paying program for West Island Worth and Hope streets plus Magie and State streets to the Sound Leach line. A sale of the Mantell building for 85000 was announced, and memorial ceremonies planned in Woodland cemetery as veterans prepare for reunions and parades.
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Stamford
West Island Street
Worth Street
Hope Street
Kairfield Avenue
Sound Leach
Magte Avenue
State Street
South Steet
Hawthorne Street
State
Vounh Fark. Sol
Mantell
Wrner
Main
Pacific Streets
Abraham Wouisey
Air, Wolsey
Samuel Grube
Max Memnstein
Wotwey
Oscar Cowan
American Legion
Woodland Cemetery
Pacific Street
G. A R
William T. Manor Pos
Connecticut
Masachusetts
New York
Hobbie Post
William T Patrick
Minopost
Tyunion
John Ambrose
Song of Veterans
Hika
Military reunion program grounds to near finish with guests
The base will conclude the reunion program with a grand march led by notable attendees. Catherine McBride Hester of Indianapolis national president of the Women's Relief Corps A J Lodges a charter member of Miner post is listed among expected participants. Current Mindr post members include Willan T Patrick Dewitt C Roscoe Isaac D Hodges George Scofield Christian Foo True man P Fenton Augustus Beal and William C Palmer. A temporary injunction was granted by Judge Samuel Young in favor of Local Dairy Company restraining former partner Vito J Covella from interfering with business.
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Catherine McBride Hester
Indianapolis
Women's Relief Corps
Use
D. Lodges
Miner Post
Ning
Mindr Post
Willan T. Patrick
Dewitt C. Roscoe
Isaac D. Hodges
George Scofield
Christian Foo Trueman P. Fenton
Augustus Beal
Memorial Day plans eyed by Stratford Legion and committee
Stratford officials report a joint meeting set for Thursday April 28 at Sterling Memorial Hall to coordinate Memorial Day observances. The Stratford Memorial Day committee, chaired by Representative Charles B Wheeler, previously staged a large parade and ceremonies. William H Hart leads town veterans in decorating graves, with support from the Sons of Veterans and other groups. Also noted is the Sixth District Show and two benefit showings of The Caleng and the Kellys April 26 and 27, plus ongoing grass fires and a looming $60,000 short-term borrowing to cover May obligations.
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Stratford
fSpecelal
William G. Wil Hames
Anerson
Sterling Memorial
All Wara
William H. Hart
Sons of Veterans
Legion Post
The
Xth District Civic Associaion
Caleng
Lordship
Nilehull Avenue
Longbrook Avenue
Cottwre Place
Minor Avenue
Stratford Prepares for Spring Auto Traffic Rush
Stratford officials paint white gutters at key intersections as the town gears up for heavy weekend traffic. The Cupheag club schedules announce dances and luncheons through May under Walter H. Goddard. A rehearsal for French Leave, starring Stratford post members, previews May 14 and 15. John Rolly faces a Town Court arraignment for a license violation. Stratford reports its largest postwar building boom with permits totaling over $104 000 and ongoing cottage style homes.
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Stratford
Bruce
Stratford Avenues
Walter HM. Goddard
Ernest B. Crocker
George T. Bayles
Florold Bradstreet
Robert W. Turne
Wade Cooke
Fred Holmgren
Vernon
Morehouse
Ronwell E. Biss
Ernest BR. Crocker
Stratford Post
Sidney Powell
Sterling Memorial Hall
Oronoque Lodge 2 Odd Fellows Fund Drive Event
A late week event at Sterning Memorial Hall drew a large crowd and a sizable gymnasium space was made available for the building fund of the new Odd Fellows hall. The gathering, hosted by Oronoque Lodge 2, showcased community support and progress toward the planned clubhouse.
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Oronoque Lodge
Odd Fellows
Sterning Memorial Hall
Masters of Fairfield Grange Meeting at Easton Grange
A detailed Easton report notes a meeting of the Masters of the Subordinate Granges of Fairfield counts and Masters of degree teams in Easton Grange hall on April 21 with state and local officials listed. Following the session, Easton Grange plans another meeting April 27 at 7 30 PM, while Boy Scouts and local social events are mentioned alongside several residents visiting and traveling between Danbury Oxford Hartford and Bridgeport.
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New Canaan Grange
Davis
Tisagur
Vartus St. John
St. John
Ridgefield Grange
Richard Hopper
Pootatuck
Eliot Platt
Housatonic Grange
Leon F. Baker
Baker
Norfield Grange
Robert A. Wilson
Norfifth Grange
Frank Fitch
Raymond Fitch
Danbury Grange
Sisney H. Peck
Peck
Harmony
Charles C. Lacey
Cannon Grange
Lloyd I. Scribner
Hayton Grange
Willard
Gilette
Easton Grange
Grange Hell
Boy Scouts
Lee Mcr. Hall
Tueagayening
Easton Volunteer Fire Company
Danbury
Mra
C. J. Dickerson
Chileen Dickerson
Marggaret Cannon
Phyllia Browne
Harold Reavy
Robert Maquat
Regina Steu~ek
Martin Stoucek
Joan
Bridgeport
Franc Smith
John Z. Mellen
Hartford
Clifford Powe
Deby
Stephen Wison
James
Miriam
Morris Wilken
Laura Bond
Greenfield
Edward Gillette
George Andrews
Elliot
Bethel
Saunday
Robert L. Davis
Earl Shook
Arthur Grankner
Erwin P. Edward
Misa Julia Hawley
Stanley Northrop
John Sherwood
Man arrested after drunken driving near Grasmere school
Fairfield April 25 Special Charles Johnson of 412 Riverside drive was arrested for driving while intoxicated after zigzagging in front of Grasmere school during a free concert for children. He sought arrest of his wife who threw stones at Constable Arthur J. Gennett as he responded to the scene. Johnson to be arraigned in Town Court Monday morning.
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Johnson
Bogus agent who fleeced Fairfield residents caught
Bridgeport man John Lhurley confessed to originat ing and carrying out a fake subscription fraud that targeted Fairfield and other towns. He admitted signing receipts under false names, cashed fountain pens bought in New York, and collected 71 subscriptions before arrest. Police say he has a long record of similar schemes across multiple states and is held on 2600 dollars bond for Fairfield Town Court.
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Wwairfielix
John Lhurley
Park Avenue
Bridgeport
W Fort Barracks
Walter Tanchun
Bernard Really
Hurley
Plary
Bridgesport
Danbury
New York Daily News
New York City
Fairfield
Ash Creek
KE. J. Lewin
Fairfield Center
F. J. Gray
Georgetown
Keane
N. H
Claremont
Kyl Lewis
Glens Falls
Bennington
Farfiad
Stamford Police Raid Candy Store Sparks Liquor Case
Stamford police raided a confectionery at 48 Manhattan Street and seized a ten gallon supply of liquor. Krontrust, 48 Manhattan Street, was arrested and held on $750 bond awaiting a City County Court hearing. Michael Glowaski and Annie Chattle, both held on liquor law charges, were kept at the station after failing to post $750 bonds. Peter Plant, 44, of 877 Kines Highway Fairfield, arrested for operating a motor vehicle under liquor influence, held at headquarters awaiting Monday hearing.
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Stamford
Tetecthe Bureau of Stamford
George TW. McCarthy
Daniel Hanrahan
Henry Neyins
Patrick Tier Tey
Peter Plant
Kines Highway
Pairfield
George Anderson
Miller's Bridge
Officer Warns 9 Feeder Finds Him Intoxicated
George McCabe of Avenue F Stratford was arrested for driving under the influence in Westport. State Officer Charles Quigby stopped McCabe near Stratford after intending to warn him for speeding. Bond set at $156 for a Town court hearing. Vehicle owner listed as Pink La Heene of South Main Street Stratford.
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Westport
George McCabe
Avenue F. Stratford
Hle
Charles Quigby
McCabe
Pink la Heene
Foods That Win Them Try Puffed Rice In A Steam
A vintage promotional item extols puffed rice that expands eightfold when steamed then toasted to a rich flavor. Described as crunchy and toastlike, it appeals as a ready to serve cereal with no cooking required. Obtainable at grocery stores, praised as delicious and attractive for daily serving.
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George Alfred Smith
Scan Legion
American Legion Hall
Lod Arm
Blue Army
Miz
Hataar
Arthur Bulkley
Rat Wid Wood
Altalfa Farm
Elm Street
Elsie Burr
Ali
H Toumitson
Hatterstown
Newtown
Ocloca
Uiapford Hills
Latter Street
Dungan
Moe
Dt Wileams
Roa Wadias
Putnam Para
Hedding Center
Connecticut Agricutural College
United States Department of Agricnlture
LM. Chapman
Wits Calertum Manemid
United States Department of Agriulture
Chapman
Tunxi
Holi
No Tuo
East End
Roger Ludiewe High Schoul
Community Theatre
Littla
Mr. Marsh
von Wettbete
Mra Marah
Jes Veckerells
Meg
Pegay Shure
Jon
Violet Lampman
Khoti
Javis Bullard
Amy
Sylvia Travis
Aunt Mareh
Bertha Richmond
Mr Lawrence
Roger Wakelian Lautice
James Hanley
Professor Khaer
Ernest Barterl
John Brook
Reeve Knox
Hiannah Mallett
Martha Guetz
Hall Miss Benjamin
Miss Hendriks
Sue
Theta
Roger Gladtowe Eigh
Norwalk
Treloval Mine
American Lewion Field
Ti T
Tildseport State Trade School
Patrfield Baseball Tean Wil
Keef Toad
N. Loonine Ag
Stamioid
Yonkéra Waite Sox
Fairhed
Harry Car
Day Watson
Risapu
Rache Cf
Brown
Mills
Rf Brotherton
Walters
Muir Pig
Leahy
Catch
Raepio
Pamfield
Mutual Welfare League
Derby
St Marys Brigade
Tr .38
American Legion Field
Chinat
Cladya Fauer
Fiorerce Rulkley
Alma Asted
Tena O' Kwan
First Methodist
Brugenort
Stratfield
Stratfield Trolley
Montauk St
Melville Ave
Country Club
Linley Bros
Noble
Huntington
Bridgeporter
United States
Nebraska
J J. Sterling
Morton
Jessup
Seaview Avenue
W. P Tessup
Bridgeyoit
Cupheag Club
John Rolly
Burton Sueet
Waterbury
Easton
Domeste Science
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