Auto Skids on Ridgefield Road. occupants safe
Westport area report describes a late afternoon accident on Main street near Danbury road. A large touring car owned by Franklin H. Loomis of Mt Vernon, with Mr and Mrs Loomis aboard, skidded on wet pavement and crashed into a tree. The car suffered heavy damage and windshield shattered. occupants unharmed. a small dog was injured by flying glass.
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Ridgefield
Franklin H. S. Loomis
Mt. Vernon
Loomiy
Main Street
Danbury Road
Compo
Ella Mansfield
Samuel Perry
Beave
Milford Hospital Receives Gift From Iowa
Milford, Aug 12 Special to the Telegram announces a $1,000 gift to the Milford Hospital. Helene Y. Putney, chairman of the publication committee, said the donation supports the building fund in honor of the late Mary Provoost. The gift is described as a substantial contribution toward the hospital’s planned expansion.
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Milford Hospital
Iowa
Milford
Jirs
Helene YL Putney
Milford H
Frank Or Dubugs
Tarford Formal Building Fund
Tus
George Preevoost
Iiford
Buhu Albes
Mary Provoost
Folled Old Betty Mare Tale From The Town
An unclear historical note describes Old Joe Rogers and his favorite mare, reflecting on town life and boredom. The fragment references stable life, a cry hut moror, and the mare being led about the town, conveying a quiet rural scene and amusement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty
Joe Rogers
Singing Panacea for War, Noted Humorous Writer Says
Westport reports on George Mitchel, longtime singer and war veteran, who advocates community singing as a path to peace. He credits shared song with lifting spirits, aiding morale, and uniting towns as the nation endures conflict. His shift from opera toward humorous writing and editorial work follows his wartime experiences and evolving view of music's societal role.
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Westport
Ryshm
Wong
George Mitchel
Beonklyn Nagy
Sion
Mitchell
Miro Mirchen
Cloorgee Mitchel
Bor
Freehead
Bern
le Gerd
Providense
Italy
America
Regan
Arand
Pehet
Mitonell
Inomed Hyienti
Asu Lasi
Ag Judee Inestead
Grand Caer
Country
Orphan City Hous es 29 000 Builders Of New Armenia
The article describes Orphan City near Georgia known as the City of Orphans, its Armenian child residents, and American staff running a Near East relief settlement. It notes the rapid growth, military discipline, and facilities like dormitories, hospitals, and libraries for education, health, and welfare amid malnutrition and refugee hardships.
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Orphan City
New
Armenia
Education and labor in a shifting colonial village scene
A fragmentary account describes children studying and practicing crafts in a colonial setting, detailing daily routines, meals, and earnings. It notes the aim to revive a decimated race alongside American efforts, while highlighting difficult conditions, family roles, and emerging skills among workers and students.
Mrs Morris Says She's Happiest of All Women
Mrs Morris declares Tanlac made her happiest woman after four years of suffering from appendicitis and nerve troubles. The article describes her relief, improved sleep, and reduced backaches, noting the remedy restored her strength and well being.
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Tanlac
Jiseph Morris
Afcer Wien
Wilton Man Lands Noted Black Fish Record
A brief local note reports Wilton Man securing a two and a half pound black fish in a summer effort. The event is catalogued among small sport fishing successes, with emphasis on the unusual catch and regional interest.
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Wilton
Plane forced down near Westport amid fog and cows loose
A New York pilot forced to land on Mary Sherwood’s Compo Trail property in Westport due to fog, damaging tires and frightening two valuable cows. The craft narrowly avoided more harm as neighbors helped secure the scene while the pilot sought repairs.
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New York
Westport
Marry Sherwood
Niles
Sherwood
Four Generations at Christening of Redding Baby
Four generations attended the christening of infant Jane Gordon Redding, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Francis B. Han, with relatives from New York and Buffalo. Guests gathered at Christchurch after the ceremony, then moved to the parents’ home for a reception.
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Redding
Frank Dumpnell
Newforte
Tarnos
Buffalo
Beemond Cunningham
Ancroft
Lordship Beach Hosts Pain Tournament At Lordship
The Sint teene of the Pain tournament at Lordship beach held this afternoon featured a 220 yard handicap race with top performers Rachinwa Gertruds Wisteck Minnie Pelan Clive Phelan Nattie Andersen and Claire Phelan. May Riuawlingan won in three minutes fifty seconds, Clive Thelen took second, followed by Gertrula Ahi The second race a 440 yard sprint went to Clifford Fox with Heli Tinbers close behind and Duck Barer third. Other results included youth races won by Br son Regt Hisher and Jared Ford Burvee Frans, all amid a busy event with picnics and community gathering.
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Lurdaair
Abruesi
Sint
Hisher
White
Jared
Ford
Cifta
Gresen
Gresen (Ledhil Ot, Wvenue
Center Valle
Rane Tland
Mogr
Fisi von Falls
Laedsijheagh
Nest Garurdae
Aiea
Ite
Hurmyheryts Lades
Clear Raemer
New Fark
Kracines
Dave
Lordship Beach
Mr. Ood Mes
Cheenhalgt
Unclear Westport meeting notes and local notices
Fragmented OCR text from Westport public notices and meeting references. Mentions streets and names such as North avenue Perego and Che tennis. References to local figures, residents and events with scattered phrases about meetings, voting and community items.
Milford Motorcycle Auto Collision Injures Rider
A broad street collision in Milford between a motorcycle and a car on Center Street yesterday injured one rider. The person was taken to Milford Hospital with non serious injuries after the crash damaged both vehicles. the rider was discharged the same day.
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Milford
Broad Street
Center Street
East
Inia
John WW
Order
Naw Haven
Avenue
Steel
Tuolireseie Wits
Oldest Greenwich Resident Dies at Home in Sound
August 17 report confirms the town’s oldest resident, Joseph Lyon, died at his Dublin road home this afternoon. Lyon, a longtime figure in Greenwich, left behind a widow, two sons in York City and two daughters, with few remaining kin noted.
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Joseph Theodore Lyon
Sound
Dasceendan
Dublin Road
York
Too Many Facts in Schools Veteran Educator Thinks
Veteran educator J Colman argues modern U S schools overload students with facts and diminish practical skills. He recalls smaller schools and personal teacher guidance, stating disciplined, hands on learning fostered real understanding, while large crowded schools dilute core fundamentals.
Walnut Beach fair aids Saint Gabriel’s church fundraiser
Milford August 12 A lawn fest at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles L Doherty Broadwood Walnut Beach for Saint Gabriel’s church drew a large crowd of locals and summer visitors. Estimated receipts near 1500 with separate auction at Larkin House for Saint Sabrie’s building fund and New York Jewish Shelter for children bringing about 60 dollars. Miss Juliette Monre from New York performed dances. Next Sunday features a masquerade for the Jewish Home for Crippled Children in New York hosted by Mrs S Moore.
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Milford
Selecram
Charles L. Doherty
Broadw
Walnut Teach
St. Gabriel's Church
Murr
Ridgesport
Heidgeport
Larkin House
Fort Trumbull Beach
M. Maher
Jesse Golibore
New York
St. Sabrie’'s Building Fund
Jewish Shelter For Children
Juliette Monre
Jewish Home For Crippled
Children of
New Yor
Suestyth
Moore
Naval man announces marriage in New York
Milford, Aug 12. Lt. Ro Starkin of the Navy and Alice Braushaher of Woodmont were married in New York at the Little Church Around the Corner. Rev Read officiated. Attendants included Mr and Mrs Charles Bryan. Mrs Starkin, a Milford High School graduate, was noted as formerly of the Invicta team.
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Chere
J. Colman
New York
Teves
Culanim
New Yor City
Tle
Nis Rottaze
Tenfield Reef
Horn
Ble
Ringel
Gmc
Erainemiat School
Childrn
Milford
Starkin
Wandmont
Alice Avery Braushaher
Wooodmani
Read
Mfr
Milford Hish School
Last Tune
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Schneider
New Haven
Charles Paytor
Derrylea
DAI
George Mitchell
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France
Mr. Mizehel
Anerican
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René Bulldines
New York Times
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Urahara
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RY Bey Pete En
Dia
Gtern Fripout
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Bota Coser
Ptdis
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Pony
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Steed Raitting
Mii Hayes
Tie Hut Warren Oo
MB Steel
Noel Lot Pypetens
Bsc Unive Gil Prima
Andes
Hiponinne
Orpen Cape
Pete Pee
Hunt Saute Owen
Pat
Luekwyosten
West Port
Renpans
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Jane
F. J. Coleman
New York City
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