Motorists regain licenses after DUI arrests in hearings
Dozens who had lost drivers' licenses for over a year for DUI charges appeared before Deputy Motor Vehicle Commissioner Devnew yesterday. Licenses were restored for Patsy Diviesta Sandy Hook Frank DeRosa Bridgeport George Evan Darien Anton Seudecz Bridgeport Carl Holmberg Bridgeport and others including Lewis Griebel New Canaan George Chonka Fairfield Hayne Soderholm Bridgeport John Chindrewska Bridgeport Michael Joseph Bridgeport John Olson Stamford and Martin Gorn Stamford each tied to fatal accidents or license suspensions for overloading or reckless driving.
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Devnew
Patsy Diviesta
Sandy Hook
Frank DeRosa
French Street
Bridgeport
George Evan
Darien
Anton Seudecz
Hancock Avenue
Carl Holmberg
Denver Avenue
Lewis F Griebel
New Canaan
George Chonka
Fairfield
Hayne Soderholm
Maplewood Avenue
John Chindrewska
South Avenue
Michael Joseph
Madison Avenue
John Olson
Stamford
Martin Gorn
Dynamite Fails To Raise Body Of Drowned Man
Guilford August 4 AP dynamite was used at Lake Quonapaug to surface the body of Joseph Cole twenty six of Montreal who was drowned Sunday twenty three sticks exploded by an expert from Wallingford but the body was not found tonight. The lake was dragged unsuccessfully and the expert said he expected immediate results though unable to explain the failure. The missing man was a guest at the home of Mr and Mrs J Bowman of Whitneyville. He was last seen in 15 feet of water before dinner and again after a hearty meal.
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J Bowman
Whitneyville
Milford Police Report Details Busy July Month
Milford July report shows 291 complaints investigated and 100 arrests with 97 cases to court. one case turned to Bridgeport, two discharged. Four doors unlocked, fifteen street lights out, six fires attended. Rotary club sent scouts to Camp Pioneer. registrars plan voter enrollment for August primaries. political activity to heat up ahead of October town election.
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Milford
James M Maher
Bridgeport
Darien Muzzling Dogs For August Month
Darien dog warden issues notice that all dogs must be muzzled and tied during August due to hot days and safety. The town hosts an exhibition by Silvermine Guild of Artists starting July 24 through August 1. Dorothea OHara’s Appletree Lane studio reopens for public viewing showcasing pottery including console sets bowls and vases.
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Darien
Silvermine Guild of Artists
Dorothea Warren Orlara
Appletree Lane
Tyookeide Avenue
Ohara
Greenwich Boys Invited to Rotary Picnic at Round Hill
The Greenwich Rotary club will issue invitations to Boys club members for a picnic and field day at Justus B Bitcha Farm in Round Hill on Wednesday August 26. About 25 to 30 boys are expected to attend with outdoor sports and refreshments provided.
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Greenwich
Greenwich Rotary Club
Justus B
Round Hill
Springfield Bans All Night Parking
Springfield Mass August 4 AP police warned motorists overnight parking in the streets is banned. Chief J W Quilty said warnings will be final and prosecutions will follow for violators. Enforcement rests on city ordinances against obstruction of the highway. The issue drew many complaints.
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Springfield
Mass
J W Quilty
Shelton Resident Involved As Derby Accident Shocks Community
Wil liam Burke, nephew of Thomas Pennyfeather, held on man slaughter charges in Andover. three men died in a crash when Pennyfeather's car. careening off the road, overturned. Local relatives seek news of Pennyfeather's condition as no official notice has come. Stanley Gurshy, guest of Albert Seara, returns to duty aboard the USS McFarland. he is a seaman, pugilist, wrestler, and workouts director. He entertained Scouts with strength exhibitions during his stay. Stephen Degam remains home with a dislocated arm from broad jump practice for Friday's playground track meet.
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Derby
William Burke
Thomas Pennyfeather
Andover
Pennyfeather
Stanley Gurshy
ISS
McFarland
Albert Seara
New York
Gursho
Demented Lithuanian Man Shown Violent Condition at Hillade Home
Frank Girkus aged 56 of 193 Railroad Avenue was taken to Hill side home Monday night after attracting a crowd at Sears Park with strange actions He was reportedly kneeling before a tree praying and displaying odd behavior Motorcycle Officer Fitzroy delivered him to headquarters before transporting him to Hillade home Neighbors had complained for months about his night kneeling in the streets
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Frank Girkus
Railroad Avenue
Hillside
Sear's Park
Girkus
Fitzroy
Hillade
Father and Mother Drown While Saving Child in Connecticut River
In Hartford on August 4, Mr and Mrs Joseph Zivlack drowned in the Connecticut river above the city while attempting to rescue their daughter Helinsten who was swimming with them. By the time Swicko brought the girl to shore he had disappeared and police later recovered the father's body. the woman's body remained missing as divers continued searches.
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Hartford
Joseph Zivlack
Connecticut
Helinsten
Thomas Swicko
Swicko
Easton School Board Awards Bus Contract
Easton voters learned the high school bus contract for transporting students to Warren Harding High in Bridgeport was awarded to William Bush of Bridgeport Rev and Mrs Howard B Warren have departed on their vacation they will stay with his parents Captain and Mrs Nathaniel Le Warren of Selbyville Delaware. Warren plans camp meetings in Fenwick Island Delaware and Hebron Maryland. Lee Methodist Church services paused until August 30 when the pastor returns from vacation. Easton Fire Company holds weekly meeting and will reconvene August 17 to decide the new firehouse contract as bids remain incomplete. Local residents and visitors noted at social events and trips in Bridgeport, Stamford, New York, Bear Mountain and Twin Lakes.
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Warren Harding High School
Bridgeport
William Bush
Howard B Warren
Nathaniel le Warren
Selbyville
Delaware
Warren
Fenwicks Island
Hebron
Maryland
Lee Methodist Church
Easton Volunteer Fire Company
Marjorie Jennings
Ilene Maresh
Charles Richols
Ag Tid Selectman
Arthur Sherwood
Robert Kent
Janes Gordon
Bear Mountain
Civitan Monkey Burlesque Chatter Wins Luncheon Prize
The Civitan Club meeting featured a monkey themed program titled My Idea of Monkey Business with Vice President Arthur Mitchell presiding. Louis Carstensen led clown monkey acts while members crafted tails from string, inner tubes, and electric cable for a playful burlesque test.
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Civitan Club
Arthur Mitchell
Milton Hobby
Louis Carstensen
Civitan
Donald Mr Intrye
Jack Ernemann
Herbert Hoskins
Bethel Minister Rejects New Call from Wallingford
Bethel August 4 Rev Donald W Green pastor of St Thomas Episcopal Bethel declined invitation to lead St Pauls Episcopal Wallingford. Bishop Brewster had urged him to remain in Bethel after Rev Greenleaf resigned from St Pauls to join Choate School. Green formerly served at St Johns Bridgeport and Trinity Gloversville.
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Bethel
Eptetal
Donald W Green
St Thomas’ Episcopal Church
St Paul's Episcopal Church
Wallingford
Green
Chauncey B Brewster
Episcopal Church of
Choate School
Waterbury
St John’s Church
Bridgeport
Trinity Church
Gloversville
Inquest Decision On Fairfield Death Withheld
Acting Coroner Henry Stever said the decision on holding an inquest into the death of Mrs Josephine Balek, 38 New England avenue Fairfield, while being transported to Bridgeport hospital, will be withheld pending further investigation. A medical examiner's autopsy report was completed Monday and Sergeant Frank Virelli stated his findings will be turned over to the coroner soon.
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Henry Steverson
Josephine Balek
New England Avenue
Fairfield
Bridgeport
H LeBaron Peters
Frank Virelli
Stevenson
Coroner inquires into two deaths in Stamford
Deputy Coroner Stevenson absolves Charles J Paight of Springdale of criminal responsibility for John Daviston’s death from a fractured skull after being struck by Paight’s machine. The coroner reserves decision after witness testimony and notes a second incident, the drowning of 29 month old John Gregorski who fell into an excavation on West Main Street where six feet of water accumulated in the water mains project.
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Stamford
Stevenson
Charles J Paight
Springdale
John Davis Ton
Grant Avenue
Paight
John Gregorski
West Main Street
Milford Clergyman Dr Hoyt Dies After Weeklong Illness
Rev James Phillips Hoyt D D pastor emeritus of Donald Church dies at home in St Petersburg Florida after a week of pneumonia. Born July 28 1844 he served multiple pastorates including Newtown Sher and Cheshire and led the town academy. He authored Life After Death and devised the Yale fountain pen. Survived by wife Margaret and sons J Wallace George P Hoyt of Allamta Ga Cranklyn Hoyt of West Newton and Hoyt of Fairfield. Funeral at Newtown Congregational Church Tuesday at 4 PM.
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Milford
James Phillips Hoyt
Donal Church
St Petersburg
West Newtown Mass
Hoyt Waal Syier
Faiut
Gacy Pepe Man
Newtown
Tr Hovt
Sher
Yale Divinity School
Yale
Cheshire
Éwtown Academy
Margaret Blink
Kingston
J Wallace
George P Hoyt
Allmata Ga
Martin and Hoyt Pubishing Company
Place
Cranklyn
Hoyt
West Newton
Troughbon and Yifflin Publishing Company
H . Hoyt
Fairfield
Ginger Sewing Machine Company
Bridgeport
Congregational Church
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