Trumbull Rejects Land Sale For Baston Dam Project
Trumbull officials refuse to sell a roadway to the Sreseport Hydraulic Co for a Baston dam site, deeming the proposed compensation too low. Town residents from Tashua argue closure would force longer routes to Monroe and Baston, prompting no town meeting. Connecticut Light and Power buys town land for right of way. Charles Paul seeks Danbury bungalow housing for project staff.
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Connecticut Light and Ft Company
Devon
Willian
Dan “Arms
Paul Con
Briage
One Voter Enrolls for Primaries at Norwalk Session
A Norwalk political meeting yielded a single enrollment for primaries, signaling low turnout and minimal participation. The report notes the unusual scene with local officials awaiting more eligible voters and analyzing the implications for upcoming caucus activity.
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Norwalk
Fort Trumbull Beach Social List Names Guests
A society note from Ft Trumbull details Mrs A Dickenson of the Elmwood and Mrs A W Comfort hosting a house party with Hartford guests in the last week of the month. Also listed are visitors at Regina Hotel and Sea Breeze with attendees including Miss Jeanne Pereira Mr J A Jenkinson and others from New York New Rochelle and Chatham.
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Fort Trimbull
Aus
A. ‘Dickenson
Bimweood
Rtford
Piang Y Gs
A. W. Comfor
Ted Bank X
J. Wee
Elmwood
Regina
Wwearthat
Siagia Callanan
John Seery
A. Jenkinson
J. A. Jenkinson
Et M. Webster
Merse Ane So
A. D. Hargain
M . Barons
Sea Breeze
MU Michael
Lerkin
Myre Ada Waterby E. Waterbury
New Rochel
O.meyer
Chatham
Two Danbury Soldiers Meet in Far-Off Lands
Sergeant Charles DeBarberl and Sergeant John Ryan, both with the 3rd Cavalry and 5th Artillery, served on the border and in France during the war. They reunited in France and later briefly returned home. DeBarberl has over 29 years in service and plans retirement. Ryan has about 19 years. DeBarberl saw duties across the world including Alaska and the Philippines.
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Danbury
Sine Danbury
Eago
Charles DeBarberl
John Ryan
Loth Cavalry
Sth Artillery
Danks
Bandit Villa
Frances
Tw Dankurianz
DeRarvert
DeSarvert
Pearig
Alaska
Philippine Islands
Burial to mark late President Harding in Ridgefield
Ridgefield prepares a memorial toll at St. Mars Roman Catholic church timed with President Harding's burial in Marion. Rev. R. E. Shorteil urges residents to pause work and reflect, asking God to grant strength to Mrs. Harding. town offices plan a relocation of the post office and probate clerk’s duties.
Carnival of Monroe Firemen Gifts Report
Monroe records a carnival where numerous residents receive gifts and prizes. The item lists attendees and donors, notes church visits, carnival activities, and local social events around Monroe including residents from Bridgeport and Huntington.
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Carnival OF Monroe
Westport Church to Hold Memorial Services for Harding
Memorial services for President Harding will be held at the Christ church on Friday for all buried at Burravenus. The burial time is not yet announced and clergy will arrange a special service with the American Legion and community participants once the hour is fixed.
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Westpont
Burravenus
Harding
Kvan Legion
Soy
Out of Town Guests at Lawn Party in Newtown
A fragmented report notes guests from Newtown attended a lawn party with attendees including Rosenthal, Balker, Rosenthal of Sew Loncony, and Lillian Facca at a Newtown event. Names suggest visitors from Provi sgtaia, Kerala Teaneskam, Mon Stern, David Auerbach, Joseph Tangky, and New York City Dutch participants.
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Newtown
Vonvey
Feller
Dbssee
Gu Kiesenthal
Rose A Liek
Gursie Balker
Hite Rosenthal
Brbigons Pps
Loncony
Provisgtaia
Lilian Facca
Kerela Teaneskam FL
Mon Stern
David Auerbach
Joseph Tangky
David Morn
New York City
Westport Voters Hold Special Meeting Evening
Westport town considers garbage removal and Town Plan commission issues at a special meeting in the Vows Hall scheduled for tonight. Postal cards urged support for a town improvement commission and gar bage department changes while a dredging report on the Saugatuck is set for discussion and action.
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Westport
Theiegran
Towns Plan Commission
Mun Ueen
Conny
Plans to Alter River Course for Dam Project
Hy company aims to reroute Pequannack River to supply headwaters for reservoirs. Workers completed a large pipeline from lower Stepansy area toward Imnesring Road and Daniels Farms to improve water flow. Selectman Leach oversees the effort as the town notes this stretch is usually impassable for months.
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Long Hill
Hyto
Pequannack Riv
Water Company
Othe Rive
Lower Stepansy
Imnesring Road
F. Leach
Rofde
Daniels Farms
Father of Farrar Buys Fine Estate in Ridgefield
The Farrar family acquires a large Ridgefield estate spanning about 30 acres with a fine house and outbuildings. The deal, confirmed today, names Mr Hubbard as the former merchant owner who will occupy the center of town. Farrar plans to move his family, including his daughter, to the new home, signaling a major shift after his daughter’s move from New York City.
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Farrar
Ridgefield
IRA
Norn Ridgefieht
Clin
Min
Parvar
Hubbard
9 ‘Telegram
Will Lee
Mra. Favpar
Hout
Ait Street
New York City
Hasehall
Eernoreth
Ba Tan
Lordshin GOSHET AUuenst 7 and Moving News
Fragmented notes describe people moving between Lordship Tevers Johnsen Avs Baer le a tornee Lor Ment and Vortland Mo. Mrs A Prehowost leaves for Portland to join Mr Trennyvost. In April Mr and his grand for the rex McGrath entered Manet dowel Redding Midge to greet Chim Scouts in new quarters. Lite died Penney joined Lordship tran cape and Lt Morgan of Cherry street visited for weeks.
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Tevers Johnsen
Baer
Margherita
Amine Ibne
Tor Vortland
T'rennyvost
Anit
Rex McGrath
Saand View Avenue
Penney
Hesalan
Tran
Cape
Morgan
Cherry Street
Spamford Stores Face Evening City Event
Fragmented lines describe an upcoming city event with a meeting of officials and a scheduled afternoon program. The text references a Friday afternoon time and mentions a committee, plates of the city, and plans for an articulation or appearance, though wording is unclear.
Local Notes and County Mentions from the Era
An assortment of county items notes social events delayed by the Harding era and local concerns. A state highway plan to build a new concrete road through Sugar Hollow is abandoned while a dangerous turn near Dewey’s Inn prompts the Danbury Roosters club to urge action. Wage and price worries affect farming, with international ties and local names interwoven in the scattered report.
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State Highway Department
Sugar Wellow
Neer Dewey
Roosters Club
Danbury
State Highwes Commission
Grange and Farm Notes From Shelton and Fairfield
The Shelton Grange plans its annual float and meeting with Mr Hear delivering a paper and refreshments. Harmony Grange No 92 hosts a whist fundraiser for a new building, with women volunteers named. A display of flowers and apples travels from Grand to New York exhibition, followed by varied entertainment including a Sailor’s Hornpipe and a miniature pipe band. Sunset picnic at Greenfield Hill Grange draws crowds and plans a September fair with committee members named.
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Shelton
Wade
Hear
Mets
Granke
Monsee Grig
Chertes Lacer
R Oport Breged
Harmony Grange
Paul Mitaz
Birdy Brothers
Trumiill
Grand Wren Trad Palace
New York City
Edwin St
Sined W
Hamietd
Greenfield Hill
Fairfield
Grange Hall
Surr Hill
Grangehall
Eo Oom Burr Hill, Mrs. & Schester
Elva Banks
Bur Hil
Willi Lanterman
Ares Mandy
Winchester
Howard
Baston Firemen 10 Hold First Carnival in Fall
Baston Fire Department No 1 plans a carnival at Syort Mill on September 7. The event will feature a gathering at the Fire Hall and a parade. Local residents Al the Mmettung and Robert Bevans discuss plans while Mrs Emit, Miss Cirden, and Rob enjoy recent visits and entertainments. A motor trip along the Mo trail from Greenfield to Ades, Mass is noted among local happenings.
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Baston Firemen
Easton
Aug
Specia
Baston
Syort Mill
Jaey
Robert Bevans
Charles Vistors
Katerie Taiet
Hingston
Emit
Cirden
Rob
Checies
Charles I
Myre
Mayen
Speer
Sherwood
Chester Hay
Tod
Ana
Stanley Ibbine
Aare
eAre
Greenfield
Ades
Mass
Ratton
Globe Tro tter Meets Coolidge Off Guard
Special to the Telegram reports a tense encounter as a globe trotter meets Vice President Coolidge. The account notes confusion and a guarded moment during the meeting, with emphasis on the surprising ease of the informal exchange and the implications for press access.
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Globe-Trotter
Coolidge
Milford August T Spee the Telegram Anouncement of marriages and local notices
A scrambled Milford Telegram report from Milford August T notes a pending wedding ceremony at the bride’s mother’s home with Dr William Porter listed and mentions announcements about Main and Henry Tlodisatt. The article records various local legal and traffic cases, penalties, and a postponed public hearing on beach and concession permits, with references to judges and municipal officials.
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Tarrhire of
Main
Henry Tlodisatt
Neme
William Porter
Gord Avenue
Deven
Satuedy
Pe Lew
Ghegenheonuy
Ulan Ft
Lon
Bridgeport Man Held For Fishing Without Permit
John Martin, Bridgeport resident visiting Missouri, was arrested by Deputy Game Warden Healy for fishing without a license. Healy testified the law requires licenses for nonresidents. Martin was fined 13 and costs after pleading no willful violation. Weeks and his family, en route from New London, travel through Newtown with a runabout and camping gear.
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Newtown S
Specil
John Martin
J. Db. Healy
Derby
Martin
Bridgeport
Missouri
Healy
H. McCarthy
New Haven
Fairfield
A. J. Williamson
Grand Wurar
George E. Hay
Mackenzie
Ifr
Judzi eCarthy
Costa
New London
Newtown
Amenta
Eles
London
Hi Hares
Weeks
Fairfield Luncheon Club to Attend Danbury Boosters Meeting
A delegation from Fairfield Luncheon Club will travel to Danbury for a meeting of the Danbury Boosters tomorrow. A program has been arranged by the hosts, with members expected to participate actively.
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Fairfieli
Kut
Fairfield
Danbury Boostera
Carla
New Canaan Memorial Services Planned
New Canaan will hold memorial services for President Harding. A service at 11 o clock tomorrow morning at the Congregational Church will be officiated by Rev. Mer nL F. Clark. The town hall flag is at half mast and residents mourn the President’s death. The New Canaan Country Club also plans a memorial service for late members Friday night at 8:10.
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New Canaan
Spence
Union Memorial
Harding
Congregational Churcch
Mernl F. Clark
Ew Cana Countey Club
Ate
Fines Imposed on Easton Offenders in August Court
Easton August 7 Special to the Telegram reports fines issued by Judge Ali and Grand Juror Charles Nichola after trials of drivers arrested by State Motorcycle Policeman Les Carenll. Defendants include Joseph Nera of Danbury fined 5 plus 13.75 costs. Steadman Lockwood of Bridgeport fined 33 plus 17.33 costs. Henry Waldron of Fairfield fined 275 plus 37.95 costs. Paul Bisacca of Stratford fined 62 plus 24.95 costs. Max Denhup of Fairfield fined 35 plus 1.00 costs. Harold Fanning of Banar for improper bond. Astoria L. arrested for no operator’s license with bond forfeited 25. Edward Caughan of Seneneectady for no license with bond forfeited 25. Andrew Smith of Bridgeport for reckless driving totaling 72.95.
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Easton
Les Carenll
Ali
Charles Nichola
Joseph Nera
Elmstreet
Danbury
Steadman Lockwood
Beechwood Avenue
Bridgeport
Henry Waldron
Fairfield
Paul Bisacca
Stratford
Max Denhup
Andrew Suith
Bridgerot
Chargdd
Milford Chamber to act on new telephone plan
The Milford Chamber of Commerce will meet Tuesday August 11 at eight in chamber headquarters. Topics include opposition to a proposed consolidation of Bridgeport and Milford districts urged by the Bridgeport Kiwanis club. Plans for the annual summer outing at The Farm Black Rock on Thursday August 9 will be announced.
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Milford, Ave
Telestam
Milford Chamber of Commerce
Pe’clork
Bridgeport
Milford
Kiwanis Club
Man faints on trolley running board in Milford incident
Milford August 7 Special to the Telegram Schen Zarjavedian a Trenton sign painter aged around 40 fainted while riding the running board of a trolley crossing the Jefferson bridge on River street He was rushed to Milford hospital by trolley crew and a passing automobile He is not badly hurt and may leave the hospital by Wednesday Edward Neil another Maxwell Sign Co employee from Atlantic City assisted in the day’s work and the two had been painting a large sign near Mortis Beach where they had been living since arriving in Milford
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Milford
Jefferson Bridge
River Street
Schen Zarjavedian
Pennington Avenue
Trenton
N.J
R J. Maxwell Sign Co
Moyar
Milford Hospital
Zarjavedian
Bdward Neil
Atlantic Avenue
Milford rejects city government plan in referendum
Milford officials and business leaders cite missed opportunities and conservative factions as reasons for the defeat. Fred M. Clark and Arthur W. Skinner say Milford did not embrace change and that low voter interest needs public education before any future reform.
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Clark
Coui
California
Milford
Fon
Apexxing
Chamber of Commerce
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Snerialo
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Sréseport Hydraulic Co
Tashua
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William Malech
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Monroe
Selectman Beach
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Watertow Beach
Watertow
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Ft. Trumbull Beach
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Chas Cavanaugh
Iron Horse
Canrer
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F. Biel
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Charles Monday
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Westport Country Club
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M Dorothy Jenson
Machakos
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New Canaria
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Near East
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Tamer MacCammond
O'Hara
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Bessie ‘Taner
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Lucille Godfrey
Bob Forbe
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Bernice Hex
Lloyd Godfrey
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Milford Charter Commission
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