Danbury Mayor Declines to Appoint Eleventh Officer
Danbury mayor R Wilcox Fillow did not propose adding a new patrolman. The board had earlier voted to fund another officer but no appointment followed. Ten officers currently serve with calls for an eleventh to manage increasing traffic and school crossing supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danbury
Sperial
Board of All
Alan
Rlex Fillow
Wilbur J. Simpson
Simpson
Board of Estimate and Taxation
George J. Schoen i
Sireet
Milford Police Seek Driver In Serious Bridgeport Avenue Crash
Milford police search for an unidentified driver after a two-vehicle crash on Bridgeport avenue near Devon at 4 PM. Frank Berrell of New York collided with the other car forcing his vehicle into a telephone pole, injuring Emma Bissell also of New York and Berrell itself. Both victims were treated locally and moved to relatives’ home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
King
Bridgeport Avenue
Devon
Frank Berrell
Eeax
New York
Berrell
Emma Bissell
Roth
Lo 7 Pons
Morningside
Fairfield
Greenfield Hill Country Club
Taquana Hotel
James T. Roche
Frank Abromaltis
Kings Highway
Nelsan R. Pearson
Mike Terence
Divie’sion
Jessie Brotherton
Pine Creek
Irene Kish
Olaf Studolph
High Street
George Tazenkes
Knapps Highway
Ladies Aid elects officers at Congre gational church
The Aug 7 Baston note records the Ladies Aid of the Congregational church meeting at Mrs Pred Silliman home. Officers elected include president Mrs Fred Silliman vice president Miss Ahiee Barry secretary treasurer John Z Mellen and committee chairs Mrs Chevies Buttelle and Miss Regina Steucek. A tea followed. next meeting set for Mrs Edward Freeborn’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baston
Ladies Aid Society of
The
Congregational Church
Mra Pred
Fred Sillman
Jeroy Wheeler
A Tor
Atrs
Fred Silliman
Ahiee Barry
John Z Mellen
Directresses
Chevies Butelle
Jesse Wheeler
Regina Steucek
Hostasy
Edward Preeborn
Petition Against Klan Parade Sent to President Coolidge
The northeast Federation of Colored Clubs adopted a resolution denouncing the Ku Klux Klan and protesting its planned Washington parade. The document urged swift passage of an anti lynching law and was sent to President Coolidge, with copies to D C commissioners. The group also elected officers including Elizabeth Carter as president and Miss Dora C Johnson as vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Aux
Northeast Federation of Colored Clubs
Ku Klux Klan
Washington
Cooldge
Hwampascott
District of Columbia
Louise M Fairweather
Cleveland
Marie Madre-Marshal
District of Columbia Federation of Colored Women's Clubs
J. E. Holmes-Fraafer
Empire State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs
Elizabeth «. Carter
New Bedford
Maas
Dora C. Johnson
Boston
Lottie Willis
Pawtucket
Emma L. Benson
New Haven
Lucretia Freeman
Brooklyn
Alice E. Byrd
Jersey City
Lydia Marwell
Washington, DC
Susie R Amos
Alice Thompson
Brookly
Eva Bernard
Cambridge
Mass
Onganiaer
Marty Fr. Gardner
Roberta Dunbar
Providence
Lottie H. Henderson
Sara Lee Fleming
Bethel Carnival and Lawn Party Draw Crowds Across Town
The Bethel carnival proved successful with crowds from neighboring counties visiting facilities. Proceeds from Elmwood Sunday school lawn party support chapel improvements and show activities while a Methodist outing to Camp Mohawk is planned for this afternoon and evening.
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Men's League
Methodist Church
Camp Mohawk
Elmwood
Gertrude Gorman
Grassy Plain Street
New
HE Tvan
Maret Archer
Greenwood Avenue
Tenry Street
Leonard
Burney
Mass
Margaret Mannion
Aru Street
George Donahue
Derby
Mass Charette Tudor
Toms Palmer
Blackman Avenue
New York
Ft Weinstein
Araghlyn
Fairfield Road Superintendent Named Craik for Four Years
William Craik of Greenfield Hill was appointed Fairfield road superintendent for a four year term by the Board of Selectmen. He topped a field of 10 applicants with a $2.40 year salary, effective October 1. The board also approved expenses and reviewed a payroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
William Craik
Greenfield Hill
Aston
Board of Selectmen
Craik
Flis
Board of Finance
Christian Hass
Wwilliam Craik
First
Peattot Yacht Club
Southport Harbor
Ms. A
van Schaick
Pequot Yacht Clip
Woman Temperance Leader Counters Whiskey Longevity Claim
Stamford report notes Miss Elida Cumming of the Women's Christian Temperance Union rebutting Darien grand juror Nathan Douchy who attributed his long life to moderate whiskey and tobacco. She argues longevity cannot be credited to liquor and cites support for the 18th Amendment. Douchy, who celebrated his 80th birthday, says moderation keeps him going.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Elida Cumming
Milford Manville and Clerical Meeting With Charity Plans
August 7 Milford dispatch notes St Pauls Episcopal church hosts Fairfiell Clerical association on Monday at 11 am with Rev Samuel M Durance as speaker on The Church and the Coming Generation. Included are local society notes, school bids, War Mothers meet, and traffic hearing at Milford court.
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Huntington
St. Pauls Episcopal Church
Malford
Board of Education
Woodmont Grammar School
I Aoel
Milford Post
American Legion
Milford
American War Mothers’ Association
Wm. J. Fitzgerald
Charles F. Atking
Omar W. Platt
First
Harry M. Merwin
Harold W. Smith
Post Cummanier
Katherine Puliage
Will Promde
Bazaer
Gabriels Church
Walnut Beach
Oo. BE
Lucia Chapter
Order
Eastern Star
Arthur R. Downes
North Street
Board of Police Commissioners
Beach Street
Woodmont
East Broadway
Myrtle Beach
Seaside Avenue
Boston Post Road
Burwil’s Beach
Milford Center
the Gulf
J. Burton Smith
F. E. Warner
David F. Webber
Chirtea
Farren
W. A. Ward
Clarence [. Platt
Charles KE. Selleck
Hospital Hui
Post Ront
Henry M. Merwin
Nelectmam
Milford Green
Strick
Derby Man Faces Town Court for Threatening Wife
Camièn Pescitelli of Caroline Street appeared before the town court after neighbors alerted police to a scene in which he threatened to kill his wife. Officer Frank Manion testified he arrived as the couple argued in a heated temper, leading to Pescitelli’s brief police detainment and a stern lecture from Judge Lark. A warning sentence was issued with conditions to seek employment and restrain himself. Nearby, Shelton won the intercity track meet against Derby, sweeping several events and totaling 87 to Derby’s 42 points across multiple grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derby
Carmien Pescitel
Caroline Street
Pescitelli
Boreas Ot
Frank Manion
Peseitetly
Lark
Ins City
Shelton
Thia
Derpy'a
Park Playground
Central
South End
Main
Emmet Avenue
Norwalk Sued Over Main Street Hole Injury
Mrs. Frederick Reidel of Springhaven sues the City of Norwalk for 2000 dollars after injuring herself when she fell in a hole on Main Street. The action is filed and returnable in Superior Court on the first Tuesday in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Spemul
Frederick Reidell
Springhaven
Reidel
Main Street
Superior Court
Mistaken Post Road Tree Felling Notices Corrected in Fairfield
A notice posted for 92 trees to be felled by August 15 was corrected as in error. Protests must be filed with Tree Warden A O Brien, and hearings were scheduled after receiving protests.
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Legion Field
Fairfield
College Atars
Cireenfield VI Country Club
Newa
John Moniemaker
Hasaar
Ladset
Greenfield Eoi
Greenfield Till Country Club
Greenfield Hill Congregational Church
Dr and Mos
Henry Miles
Bradley Jenshings
Cyrng & Bradley
George H. Merwins
RS. Winchester
Wartley A . O'Bren
A. O. O'Brien
Chautauqua Ends Five Day Ridgefield Session
Ridgefield August 1 Special audiences enjoyed the final days of Chautauqua with lectures by Charles Dixon and Tom Skeyhill and a Davis Sisters concert. The big highlight was the Tuesday evening play The Next Best Man directed by Kirk Monroe, followed by a children’s pageant and a Bell Ringers performance. Patrons signaled a return for a five day event next summer despite a small deficit, with local interest strong.
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Ridgefield
Chautauqua
Charles Dixon
Sammie
Elght
Davis Sisters
Tom Skeyhill
Fia
Mediterranean
Constantinople
J Brown
Margaret Story
Swarthmore Association
Kirk Monroe
Misa Hazel LaFleur
Dunbar Singing Bell Ringers
London
Usueal
Enoush Kuarantora
Summier
Jenniere
Flolines
Alletsta D Smithy Wilmott
Tord
Hugh Shields Daniel
Robinson Margaret Cumming
Frater
Carleton A Scofield
Karl S Nash
Mary Hearne Graims Creorge J. Stengel
Marion H Nash
FB. Moorey
Lulu DeForest
Rudolph Hurzeler
Robert Jnour
Howard Career
Mgr
Daniel JN
Tobiasen
James W. Perry
Juling Tulips
Margaret
Brandreth Tewis
Laurence
Tucille Nicholau
Vilaworth
Brown
Alfred T. Osgood
Fred H Brundage
Jesse L. Benedic
Norwalk Kiwanis Vote Funds For New Hospital
Norwalk news notes the Kiwanis club voting funds toward a new hospital. The item mentions the Junior Frolic at Shorehaven Golf Club, held last evening, drawing over 200 couples from Monroe, Darien, and Norwalk, with juvenile attire and prizes for dances and performances by Miss Laurie Wells dancers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Shorehaven Golf Club
Monroe
Darien
Laurie Wells
Dansuase
Bethel Doctor's Divorced Wife Not Planning Contest
Bethel reports that Mrs. George Wight, former wife of Dr. George Wight, does not intend to contest a divorce awarded to the Bethel physician. Dr. Wight recently resurfaced in Bethel after a period abroad with Mrs. Holter, and rumors of remarriage circulated as he planned a Florida visit and later moved toward a new Bethel home.
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George Wight
Lanbury
Aug
Bethe
Yucatan
Wight
Bethel
Caroline Holter
Key Wes Florida
Yueca'an
Key West
Town Meeting in Newtown Fails to Elect Fire Report
Aug 7 Newtown borough meeting shows committee failed to present a report on organizing a borough fire department. A vote recommended Newtown Hook and Ladder No. 1 become the borough fire department. Meeting adjourned after limited business and a plan to recruit new members. Funeral planned for Mrs Annie Campian of Sandy Hook. Band concert and church picnic notices follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newtown
Rodney P. Shepard
Thomas M. Holan
Lee B. Woodworth
H. Gannon
Pani
Cavanaugh
Gannon
Ilttle
P. H. Gannon
Edward Pitzschier
Reeport
Frank Wright
Borough of
Newtown Hook and Ladder Company No
Fire Department
John A. Carlson
Newtown Hood and Ladder Company No. 1
Bridgeport
Annie Campian
Edward Dinkler
Sandy Hook
Dinkler
Daston Street
St Rose's Church
Burns
St. Rose's Cemetery
Methodist Church
Putnam Park
Mapleton
Monroe Carnival Receipts Satisfy Despite Bad Weather
Aug 7 report from Monroe notes carnival proceeds were sufficient to pay off a note for the chemical Herbert Johnson. Local residents Anton Chara Granville and Nathan Bankerville with John Hungerford drove to Connecticut Agricultural College at Sterra for Farmweek activities. Miss Muriel Deane visits New York with friends. Mr and Mrs Howard Peck host in Brookfield. Barbara Wales visits from Swampscott. Short references also to Mr and Mrs Solon Wales and Mrs Fred Husinger family interactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroi
Monroe
Te Chemical
Herbert Johnson
Anton Chara
Granville
Nathan Bankerville
John Hungerford
Connecticut Agicultural College
Sterra
Farmarre
Muriel Deane
New York
Howard Peck
Brookfield
Peck
Miles Burr
Barbara Wales
Swampscott
Mass
Solon B. Wales
Fred Husinger
Daugh
Sally
Susan
Bridgeport
Howard
Edward Curtiss
Bradford H. Whey
Brooklyn
Milford Beach Merchants Appeal Court Case
Milford August 7 Special appeals to the court of appeals were taken by 23 Milford beach concessionaires found guilty by Deputy Judge George J. Smith of doing secular business on Sunday. Each case carries $200 bond, with $25 and costs. Some charges about sale of goods and gambling were not upheld. reasons varied for acquittals or dismissal in several cases. Twenty cases were tried in a group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Court of Appeals
Milford Beach
George J. Smith
Albert Whitham
Steven Bon
Thomas Keepy
Stamford Woman Dies by Own Hand in Noroton Home
Mrs. Victoria Santoro, wife of Dominick Santoro, shot herself in the head with a 32 caliber pistol in a Hillside Avenue home in Noroton. Authorities cited ill health and a past sunstroke as motive. Her sixteen year old daughter had been peeling potatoes at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Victoria Santoro
Dominick Santoro
Hillside Avenue Noroton
Santoro
Weston fair to feature parade and trained animals
The Emmanuel Episcopal church ladies of Lyons Filains Weston Gonn host a town fair on Saturday August 8 starting at 4 PM Daylight Saving Time. The free street parade proceeds from Treadwell's Plaza to Gernardt hotel and back, with a large tent showing trained wild animals and ponies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weston
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
Lyons Filains
Weston, Gonn
Cus Company
Treadwell's Plaza
Bradley Street
Gernardt
Rumy
Gen
Tom Thur
Madama de Python
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Mrs. Silliman
Baston Group
Rey Preston Warren
Lee Methodist Church
Howard B. Warren
Jo oArthur Sherwood
Leroy Wheeler
Stort's Agricultural College
Man
Louis Motine
Opta Ning
Fale Pres Tenaeg
Pres. Coolidge
Federation of Colored Clubs
Bethel Carnival
Counels
Spa Prrrarphive
Eraik
Southsport Wire Department
Mark Luescher
A von Holtz
L. W. Lane
Mendel R. Perry
Mendel Perry
Southport
Sharman School
Woman Temperance
Bounty Clerical Hubbell Company
Milford School
Mil- News
Notesford News
Stella Roraback
George D. Nichols
Boothy Ii Street
James Hertz
Cedar Cua
Hitt
M. Brockway
Paul Lieberman
New York City
Rubin Schneider
Etta, M. Brockway
Farpmill Street
Washinger
D. C
George Kimball
Stratford
Clement J. Grigas
Huntington Street
Carrie Labell
Frank Lucas
Waverly Street
Sock Club
Percy Cawthra
Shetton Avenue
Elsie Knowlton
Donald
Kenneth Cummings
Nichols
Charles W. Goldspink
Isinglass Street
Sophie Kantrowitz
Max Kantrowitz
White Hills Improvement Society
Baptist Church
Huntington Telephone Society
Frederick Drew
Brooks
Gladys Shelton
White Hills
Frederick Shelton
Coultry
Connecticut Agricultural College
Norwalk Kiwanis
Borough
Monroe Carnival Success Reported
Milford Town Court
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