Fairfield Honors Misplaced In Panama Canal Building
Fairfield residents heard Robert A. Knight defend John F. Stevens as the true architect of the Panama Canal, arguing Col. Goethals merely completed Stevens’s plans. Knight, a Fairfield trader, recalled Roosevelt era engineering and noted Goethals received extra funds but did not alter plans. The meeting also announced a future talk by Rev. Markle, and local notices covered a Red Men event, a town hearing on a bus route, and upcoming community activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
John F. Stevens
Panama Canal
Robert A. Knight
Champ’s Farm
Black Rock
Col
G. W. Goebels
Stevens
Gosbies
Knight
Pa Fama
Wairfield
Fairfield Realty Company
F. A Salmon
Hartford
Nama
Goethel
C Ol. Wiliam C. Gor
Valery Yard
Goethels
Panama
A. L. Donovan Man- Eiger
Haven
Partola Laxative Promises Relief From Toxemia
An old newspaper blurb touts PARTOLA as a mild laxative and internal antidote to toxemia caused by lazy colon and constipation. It claims science now links system poisoning to this malady and suggests PARTOLA saves many from worry and misery with a regular dose.
Devon Devon ARbor Day notes and local society events
Devon April 27 special report notes a new daughter born to Horace Gilbert and wife at 44 Lenox Avenue. Local groups plan a food sale at Moskiter's Lunch Room, and Arbor Day exercises at Devon Grammar feature student work, trees, and remarks by Rev W G Guggenheim. Community garden groups and social events at Naugatuck Gardens and surrounding homes are outlined with various visits and planned gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devon
Horace Gilbert
Lenox Avenue
Ladies Aid Society
Devon Union Church
Moskiter
Badgeport Ave
Harold Stone
Devon Grammar
W. G. Guggenheim
Naugatuck Gardens Improvement Association
Chix Organization
Sterling Hamilton
Long Island City
F. W. Hewitt
Loomis Street
Dorothy
Flewitt
Mirs
Jerome DuCamp
Eloise
Brooklyn
Margaret DuCamp
Rochester
N. J
Naugatuck Avenue
Sunshine Circle
Charles G. Reot
Bridgeport Avenue
Beecham's Pills Promised Relief and Vitality
An advertisement claims Beecham's Pills cleanse the bowels of poisons and protect against constipation and digestion issues. It asserts gentle action, safety for children, and a long history of use, promising new vigor for readers and urging purchase at 25c or 50c.
Nichols Endeavor Circle Hosts Ten Church Societies
April 27 Nichols report recalls a large Nichols social gathering in the Methodist Church parlors with guests from Trinity Episcopal and Ladies Aid Society. The event focused on social activities, with Rev. Duncan and Grant Porteous present, and a committee led by Miss Maud Thorpe. Fire safety notes urged local control over out of town aid and outlined procedures. Also noted were health issues of Arthur Linley and Mrs Durward’s fall, plus Trinity Guild resuming meetings and Miss Jeanette Nichols returning home with Mr. Curtiss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nichols
Methodist Episcopal] Church
Trinity Guild
Trinity Episcopal Church
Ladies Sid Society
Methodist Episcopal Church
Duncan
Grant Porteous
Maud Thorpe
Charles Fairchild
Frank Reed
Russell Lombard
William Russell
George Maton
C. D. Goodrich
David Plumb
Lois Miler
Annie Porteous
T. J. Russell
H. A. Judd
Dorothy P Mills
Sarah R. Lewis
Hester Ll. Curtis
Hdwin ¥. Black
W. R. Muirhead
Filliett P. Curtis
David MN. Plums
Leslie Northuozer
Maud S. Thorp
Eleanor M. Cooper
William L. Hommedsen
Nichols Fire Department
Ir Nicholls
Trumbull
Haston
Long Hil
Huntington
Nichola
L. A. Kempton
George B. McClellan
Howard Clayton
Howard Nothnagle
Arthur Linley
Jack, Durward
Bridgeport
James Durward
Jeanette Nichols
Charles Curtiss
Weekend guests and regional visits around New Fairfield
Mrs Warren H Wilson of New York City was a weekend guest of Mr and Mrs Daniel Gerow. Several locals hosted or visited family across Brookfield Poughkeepsie Kent Georgetown New Milford Danbury and Sharon with multiple Sunday and weekend gatherings among Peck Chatterton Hoag Dishrow and Particelli families. John M Treadwell moves to Pear street in Danbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Fairfield
Warren H. Wilson
New York City
Daniel Gerow
Lewis Dh Brow
Lois Disbrew
Jennie Kellogg
Brookfield
Clarence Schultz
Saughter
New Milford
Harry Moody
Mra
Ful J. Peck
Myrtle Carpenter
Levi Peck
Wawling
N.Y
Raymone Bmakey
Poughkeepsie
Arthur Dishrow
Andrew Particell
Kent
HE Clayton Peck
Peck
George Town
M. Sb. Yarrington
Nidgefield Park
N. J
Robert Chatterton
John M. Treadwell
Pear Street
Danbury
Bmalley
Henry Homey
Charlies Hoag
Isaac Hoag
Mins Alzada Jford
Sharon
Kidmefield Park
W. CG
Peek
Pembroke District
Water Peck
Newtown Firemen Plan Dance at Town Hall
Newtown on April 27 announces a first town hall dance by the fire company to raise support and socialize with locals and visiting out of town firemen. cake and ice cream planned with townwomen’s potential donations. Also notes baseball team memories show, date changes due to Hawley School event. Daylight saving time begins at Hawley School and St Rose church masses shift to 8:45 and 11 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newtown
Newtown Hack and Company
Mainy
Hawley School
Antoinette Donivla
Danbury
St. Rose's
Roman Catholi
Stratford Church Presents Comedy Night in Church Hall
Stratford reports a successful three act comedy The Church Choir staged by Christ Church players at the parish house Main street Academy Hill. The cast features Mrs Alex E Trumbull Ruth Downing Be Hezekiah Doolittle Mrs Thomas Toulson with musical support from a mixed quartet. Proceeds go to the church restoration fund with a second performance announced and a motion picture program planned for Thursday. A Cupheag Club card party Friday night and a Masquers high school mystery comedy Thirteen Plus set for Friday evening follow. Teddy Bednarsky of Stratford has a one year license suspension for DUI among 38 names listed this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Albert E. Lavery
Facilities Commission
Frank W. DeCerlo
Plaza
John
Fairfield Avenus
Boston Post Road
Mill Plain Road
Greanfield Hill
Edward Downey
St. Andrews
New Haven
St. Thomas Cemetery
Ste
Ireland
J. #. Collings
Tost
Orville W. Holmes Tg
Fairfield Breez
Fairfield High School
Central High School
Seaside Park
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Asociation
Sheriman School
Saromuel Schnee
Schnee
Joseph Barker
Gerald
Pratt
Roger Ludlowe
American Legion Field
Fairfield Twilight League
Pact Cheater
Don Bosco
Stratford
Christ Church Players
Church Choir
Main Street
Academy ‘Hill
Alex IE. Trumbull
Thomas Toulson
Do- Ree-Mee Scales
Beatrice Goodell Grandage
Belinda Snix
Helen Blackham
Tessie Tooms
Herbert Smithson
Sallie Etta Pickle
Edith Millington
Mandy Hamalinger
Mrs. Hoynton
Bircie
Willam Curtis
Roswell E. Elias
King Street
Stratford High School
Masquers
Seth Sperling
Madeline Hale
Thelma Olson
Katherine Lawton
Haskell Lewis
Burton Cook
Lou Etta Bennett
Laula Snyder
Albert Wilcoxson
Dorothy Rose
Lorraine Marmethtein
Dudley Guggenheim
Florence Constein
Teddy ,Bednarsky
State Meteor Vehicle Department
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Panama Canal Building
R. A. Knight
Fairfield Club
H. H. E Williamson
J. K. Wilamson
Willamson
Jata Wotamson
Markie
Markle
St. Paul's Episcopal
Fairfleté
Ian
EV Rei
CHF
Laxasive
Endeavor Circle
Methodist Guild
Ladies’ Aid
Newtown Firemen
Town Hall
Stratford Church
Christ Church
Hubbell
Wade
Main
Phineas T. Barnum
State
Congress
Gilbert Streets
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