Lack of Physical Training Brought Into Focus in State Health Study
Physicians report poor posture and nutritional issues among farm youth after the Junior Short Course at Storrs Agricultural College. Exams show limited organized physical training in rural schools contributing to health gaps. Alfred Parker of Bridgeport named healthiest boy, Mrs Tau Uattimer selected health champion, and many youths show dental and vision defects but heart and lung health remains strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Storrs
Hazabeth Tiagrant
Miller Knowlton
Tau Uattimer
Long FA
Siill
Alfred Parker
Bridgeport
Witay
Younestara Éarallel
Haymakers Meet for Convocation at Milford Hall
Milford Aug 5 Special The regular convocation of the Ackenash Loft of Haymakers was held in Redmen's hall with state officials including State Chief Clifford E Cook and last Chief Ernest Rink. Heat postponed local degrees. plans for the second annual state field day at Hammond's Grove September 9 were outlined. Ackenash Tribe invited to Derby August 11 for the election of chief lat Wenawaug. large Redmen delegation to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Ackenash
Redmen's Hall
Nev‘eral
Offic Inc
Uding
iChief
Clifford E.cook
New Ha‘een
Ernest Rink
New Haven
New Hawn Brinceport
Fairfield
Askenash
Ninizret
Hammond's Grove
Plaing Road
Fedmen
Derby
George M Ratnes
Bridgeport
Negro Women Convene In Stamford Session
The Northeastern Federation of Colored Women's Clubs begins a three day session at Stamford High School with delegates from across the region. Mayor Keating welcomes attendees as Tabeth Cart of New Bedford presides. the group plans a national educational drive and college scholarship program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Northeastern Federation of Colored iWomen's Clubs
Yarnigh College
Stamford High School
Tabeth
New
Redford
Masy
Organizacion
Jig
Yonn J. Keating
Digestive Aid Ad Promises Quick Relief and Joyful Feeling
An advertisement touts ABSO-DIGEST as an appetizing red liquor that relieves indigestion and stomach discomfort while enhancing happiness. It lists multiple drugstores including Tiindle Drug Stores, Leid by Leverty Drugs, Clampett's Pharmacy, and Westport Drug Co as sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiindle Drug Stores
Leverty Drug
FB Clampett's Pharmars and Pharmacy
Voirlleia
Westport Drug Co
Westport
Milford Troops Plan Annual Training At Fort Wright
Milford patrols and Battery A 242nd Regiment prepare for a two week encampment at Fort Wright Fishers Island. Volunteers will board an army transport August 16 and conduct drills small arms and big defense tests before a Governors Day program for locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
242Nd Regt
Fort HG. Wright
Fishers Island
Tridgeport
Fort Terry
Citizens
Fort Wright
Society Women of Greenwich Plan Benefit Fete
Greenwich society women map a September charity fete to aid Tsuda College Japan. Honorary curator Mrs Vanderlip and patronesses including Mrs Wiley and Mrs Yeager will attend. events to include dancing and tennis at Driftway Lucas Joint Sound Beach with proceeds aiding colleges nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwich
J. .Yragor
Tock
Tdge
Lucas
Sound
Nces
Vanderlin
Vanderlip
Winchester Bich
Willard Burton
Pirinces Fs
M. Hatheway Turnbull
Ehideman
Bunehem
Whitiurler Iiteh
al. Durant Cheever
Frederick Jf. Yeager
W. Herbert
Wiley
Edward
Curtis
Coulter C. Hlugler
Austin
Collar Button Challenge Tops Village News In New Canaan
In New Canaan Asa Woodson proclaims a collar button of 55 years or more as the longest held by any man, while Georges Hoffson claims 86 years. A county-wide challenge seeks someone who has owned a similar button longer. Village Hall improvements are planned, with gym growth, new baths, stage upgrades, and a civic league drive to make the hall a community center. Various local notes include garden club outings, a motor trip to Buffalo, dances, rummage sale, and a growing New Canaan Colony at Lake Wancannie with new bungalows and several dog incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Canaan
Asa Woodson
Georges Hoffson
Ostrander
Mr. Woodson
Mr. Hobfson
Vilage Hall
Civic Teague
Tanim Muln Street
George DeCost
Civic League
Association
Lake Compounce
Bristol
Morgan Saunders
Henry P. Warren
Buffalo
N. Y
Gleaners Bible
M. I. Church
Sound
Stamford
Anita Raymond
Center School
Jewett City
George Capp
Francis Snyder
South Main Street
Country Club of
New Canadan
Too Karl
Karl Tirothers
Twe, Ie
Carter Street
Self Estate
Pr. B. W. Keeler
South Avenue
Olive L. Reamy
Ug Town
Florida
Weed
Weed Street
William Barrett
Sean Barrett
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Charles Pauley
Chauncey Words
Canada
New York State
Lewisboro
Ladies Aid Society
Ina Tenedict
Newport
Pound Ridge
F. T. Schelling
Cansan
Lakiy Wancannie
Monroe Churches Hold Joint Picnic in Seaside Park
Aug 5 special report notes Miscopal and Congregational churches coordinating a church picnic at Seaside Park with swimming, games, and a communal supper. Winners in whist and pinochle announced. Charles Skillings won the radio. Miss Miriam Wales visiting Bridgeport. plans for a Monroe Fire Company fund dance to raise coal money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monrol
Seaside Park
Bridgeport
Martha Stevens
Monroe Piie
Pany
Comdag
Wieter
Bond Issue Signed by Greenwich Officials in 1 Million
Greenwich August 5. The Town Board of Selectmen with Town Clerk and Town Treasurer discussed the $1,000,000 bond issue for schools awarded to R. M. Grant and company. Total bond funds for school use total $1,700,000 with $400,000 sold earlier and $309,000 remaining. Bonds bear 4.25 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwich
Spesla
Dacar D. Tuthill
Harold Allen
John Broderick
Henry P. Crawford
Nathaniel A. Knapp
R. M. Grant and Company
Greenwich Trust. Company
Alderman Leaves Huntington for Job in Florida
Alderman James Loverin has returned from Florida to arrange his affairs for an absence of several months as he has secured a position in Miami for the winter season. The farm will be for rent or sale, and in charge of his father Dolph P Loverin until further change. Local notices include visiting friends, illnesses, and various social engagements among Huntington residents and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Aug
James Loverin
Florida
Miami
Dolph P. Loverin
Police Have Sheep Roast In Easton Outing
Bridgeport traffic cops attended a social outing hosted by Mayor Behrens at Charles Keller's grove in Stepney. The event featured a sheep roast and a baseball game, with many local residents and families joining in from Algonquin Bridgeport and surrounding communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easton
Quting
Daniel Klein
Charles Keller
Algonquin Club
Bridgeport
Mayor Behrens
Stepney
Brida
Millard Randall
Robert
Robert P. Davin
M HE OW
Wright
Dudley Brothwell
Harlea Hoffman
Kingston
New York
John Tierney
HW. Schiasman
Kelsey
Southern New England Telephone Company
New Haven
H. W. Wright
Clarence French
New Thiven
Lev Franch
WA OH
Statfield
W. D
Mra
Willard Gillett
Lake Zoar
Fred Dunham
Stephen Burroughs
Long Bill
Mallett Santard
Chris Shroeder
Gus Klinges
Long Island
Thomas Smith
Anbury
Gillette and Tucker
Suspect Held in Newark Home Burglary Case
Stamford August 5 Special Armine Raucci of 34 Hersaling Avenue Newark held on suspicion in a Wing Street burglary case. Revolvers and jewelry were taken from the home of Angel Felice 25 Lee Street Wing. Entry was gained by a tool that fitted the front door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Armine Raucci
Hersalng Avenue
Newark
Angelg Felice
Lee Street
Lkew
Stamford Man Assaulted by Mysterious Autoist
Stamford August 6 Special Sensorio Rich of 80 Schuyler Avenue was struck on the head by a driver who swung a club as a car passed him on Smith Street. Rich, dazed, could not identify the assailant or provide clues to the police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Rich
Schuyler Ave
Smith Street
Bo Ness
Milford Protest Over New Schedule of Insurance Rates
Milford notes a new local fire insurance rate schedule from the New England Insurance Exchange affecting shorefront properties. Rates rose at Burwell's Cedar Fort Trumbull and Woodmont beaches to 1.75 per 100 for three years, while Seaside Silver Walnut and Myrtle beaches saw reductions. John S. Caldwell explains the schedule aims to standardize hazards and credits fire protection, with Milford’s department highlighted as modern and capable despite five-year losses totaling figures from 1920 to 1924 showing a rising trend in insured property value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Cal Insurance
New England Insurance Exchange of
Boston
Milford Shore
William M. O'Hara
Aid of
Fire Commissioners
Insurance Exchange
Burwell's
Cedar
Fort Trumbull
Woodmont
Seaside
Silver Beaches
Walnut
Myrtle
Fire Board
John 8. Caldwell
Conn
John S. Caldwell
Connecticut
Imported turtle leaves home in Stamford mystery
Ming Ruth Winer, niece of Max' Mentor, laments the loss of Patsy the trained turtle brought from Baden Baden. Patsy vanished from his cage yesterday and has not been found. Miss Winer wonders if he aims to swim back to Germany or stows away on a Germany bound steamer. She is known for collecting many pets and shows concern over the missing creature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Ming Ruth Winer
Max
Patsy
Baden-Baden
Patsy Wos
Misa JiIners
Germany
Miss Ilmner
Patay
Oil firm to build station on Westport land
The Compo Realty company leases 90 feet on Post road east of town center to Standard Oil for a gasoline station for three years at 1500 dollars yearly, with monthly 125 dollar payments and an option to buy the property for 11250 during the term. Several deeds filed include transfers, mortgages, and releases in local matters. A Veterans of Foreign Wars post meeting is announced for Tuesday night to arrange a flambake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westport
Spesial
Compo Realty Company
Standard Oil Company
Standard Oi! Company
Leslie H. Jennings
Los Angeles
Cal
C. Elizabeth Jennings Goodsell
Bridgeport
Sasco Creek
Anna Downs
John J. Downs
Cunningham Place
Kerr Eby
George H. Wright
Aspetuck River
Staplea High School
Joseph J. Clinton
Xenia Margethie
Warwick
Paul 8 Carter
Williametown
Mase
Robert
Middletown
Misa Florence Schott
John McMann
Boston
Paul Schulz
Riverside Avenue
Schulz
Neighborhood Nature Club
Rollin G
Sherwood
Airarian
Hills Point Road
Joseph Plunkett
North Main Street
T. Atkinson
New York City
Fred Lindwall
State Street
Reid
S. Shipley
Otter Ponds
Asbury Park
N. J
Assault Charges Nolled In Court Ansonia
In Ansonia Frank Fernandis faced Judge M C Isberl on assault charges linked to a knife attack on Tony Pew. A fracas over a carving knife led witnesses to claim Pew owned the blade and that bystanders wrested it away amid a hand injury. Fernandis was discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ansonia
Frank Fernandis
M. C. Isberl
Tony Pew
Pew
Fernandis
Four Divorces Filed in Norwalk Courts
Four divorce actions were instituted today in Norwalk with cases set for the September term in Bridgeport Superior Court. Catherine Fahn Mulqueen seeks divorce and a name change from John Mulqueen, amid a desertion claim.Emily Blackman Porter sues Benjamin Porter for divorce, alimony, and child custody. Nellie Samson Hendricks seeks a divorce and name change from George Hendricks, married in 1891. Pauline Kieln Woolawake seeks divorce from Albert Wottam, married in 1919, also requesting custody of two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Superior Court
Bridgeport
Catherine Fahn Mulqueen
John Mulqueen
Emily Blackman Porter
Benjamin Porter
Nellie Samson Hendricks
George Hendricks
Pauline Kieln Wool
Albert Wott
Fairfield Faces 90 Duplications on Caucus Lists
Fairfield officials report 90 voters appear on both Republican and Democratic caucus lists. Registrars Banks and Youngs plan hearings on August 7 and 14 at Town Hall to perfect lists, transfer voters, or place unregistered voters on party lists. New lists will be printed for public inspection after corrections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Airfield
Auk
Clifford Banks
Wiliam R. Youngs
Mets
Greenwich Fire Company Plans New Rules and Parade
At the August meeting of Amergerone Fire company held at the truck house plans were discussed with police to keep spectators off fire lines. New badges for officers were presented with Indian head insignia and the company name. Field day plans for September 19 were outlined, to be held at Bruce Park with East Port Chester leading field events. five companies join in the afternoon events plus Amager Jones and Volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwich
Amergerone Fire Company
Monda
New York
Protection Engine and Hose Company
East Port Chester
Bruce Park
Glennville
Cos Cob
Eastport Chester
Sound Beach
Amage Jones
Bethel Carnival Continues Friday
Bethel notices carnival events continuing Friday and Saturday this week under auspices of Pavia council K of C. Dancing features highlighted. Residents return from visits to Danbury Oakville Asbury Park Boston and Waterville with various local acquaintances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Rubley
Oakville
Charles Rubley
Chestut Hi
George D. Wright
Carolyn
Greenwood Avenue
Asbury Park
N. J
Henry Gilbert
Boston
Town
Peach Lake
Arthur Osborns
Woostertreet
Charles Taylor
Waterville
Bae
Shelton Man's Family On Way To His Bedside
Shelton, Aug. — Mr and Mrs William Burke and Mrs Lilian Burke, relatives of Thomas Pennyfeather, left for Lawrence as he lies under police guard in Memorial hospital after a car crash Monday afternoon. Pennyfeather is charged with manslaughter by Andover authorities, said to have been driving recklessly when the vehicle skid and overturned, killing three occupants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Setcia
Olive Street
Derby
William Schatsman
St 1G
Hartford
Shelton
Aug
William Burke
Lilian Burke
Thomas Pennyfeather
Lawrenc Memorial Hospital
Lawrence Pennyfeather
Andover
Kting
Pennyfeather
Flyte freckles cream promises clear skin control
A vintage advertisement touts Flyte, a cheap cream claimed to remove freckles after four days. It promises easy application, total fade of freckles, clearer and younger looking skin, with a money back guarantee if it fails, available at Hindle's Drug Store and other druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hindle
Moone's Emerald Oil Advertises Quick Toe Swelling Cure
An old advertisement claims Moone's Emerald Oil reduces inflamed swollen toe joints with nightly and morning application. It offers a two ounce bottle, full strength, money back guarantee, and urges buyers to consult Hindle's Drug Stores or a first class druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hindle
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Phillips Milk
Magnesia
Phillips
George Willard
Fred Platt
Charles Merritt
C. Homer Pulvar
W. W. Beard
Board of Fire Commissioners
Hoart
Mucrelpalluilding
Nice
Tkwaa
Milford Green
George Hoffson
New Canaan Betters
George Price
Burtis Avenas
Monroe
Alderman
George McKee
Antone Eberle
Dorothy
George Bradbury
Nichols Avenue
Howard ‘Treat
Allen Arnold
Wilma Arnold
Remington
Brockport
Etta M. Brockway
Herbert
Warmill River Grange
Charles W. Goldspink
Walnut Tree Aillstree
Frederick E. Cawthra
Post Road
Hes
Everett Shinn
Y. Shinn
Florence Shinn
New Jersey
Carrie Selleck
Lincoln Street
Caroline Bateman
Bayonne
R. Philin Rose
Jackson Heights
Bar] Townsend
Main Street
Leroy Mills
Greens Farma
G. L. Fatlon
Brooklyn
N.Y
North Main
Fourth Streets
Danbury
Caucus
Unquows
Naugatuck
Clampett’s Pharmacy
Greenfield Hill Country Club
of Faith Chapel
Faith Chapel Wll
Fairfield Beach
Board of Selectmen
Christin Hass
Sanford Farm
Wiliam Craik
Aston
Green~field ‘Hill
Herbert Conklin
Peace Street
Conklin
Mannas
Greenfield Hill Grange
Grange
Pequot Inn
Southport
Greenfield Grange
Grange Hall
Pequot Yacht Club
County Club of Fairfield
Saco Hill
Brook- Fairfield
Peld
J. P. O'Day
Frank Feigel
John M. Donaldson
Sidney Mare R. Williamson
Lester
Red Men's Hall
Bethel Carnival
Shelton Man
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