Norwalk Mayoral Race Shapes Up as Barton Renomination Question
In Norwalk August reports show Republican leaders debating Barton's renomination for mayor as factions contend over party control. Local officials, including postmaster Crowe and town chair Davis, face shifts, while candidates tied to Broad River and Fourth Ward vie for support ahead of the fall election.
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Norwalk
Speualt
Apo
Meyor
Calvin J. Barton
Macys
Mill
Edward E. Crowe
South Norwalk
Iwe Wes
Biington
Wikewise
Minerv Ya M. Davis
Monash
Norwe Wall
Cavin L. Barton
Fea
Con Pe Mayer
Amd
Panimous
Y Chapalsies
Cumotss
Maser Barton
Tee Sundar
Anoth
A. Mills
Mhoas
Broad River
Nation
Move Lordship School To New Location In Stratford
Stratford Aug 14 special to The Telegrams The Eagle reports the Board of Education awarded a contract to relocate Lordship School to a six-building modern site near the district center. The move aims to support a future permanent school and includes improved facilities and heating, with about 2000 dollars to cover improvements and utilities.
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Stratford
Bridgeport
Jew Ldidhler
Lordship
Board of Education
Aioly Odintamie Sivay
Tod
Kuala
Hye
Thr
Toni'ng
Frank Testa
Patrick Wynne
Herbert Feeley
Bridgent Land
Onsel
Contenie Wouk Foundation
Coors
Toya
Rejei
Noauta
Vonsteverlan
Westport Shooting Meet At Greens Falls Farm
A small farm venue hosted a shooting match Saturday with nine entrants. John Weed won, Curtis Eddy of Washington avenir was second, Henry Downs of Grecha Farms placed third, and Albert Kriv wald of State strent name fhutth followed. A field of nine competed. A plan for a new fire house redevelopment was discussed and a committee including Hlorbert Welch, Thomas Ball, thom as Hootigan, Daniel Driscolani, Jean Bike was formed to coordinate with Pioneer Mask and ladder company for funds and staging at East Coureh atreoi.
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Westpor
Teles
Dexter Bubser
Greens Falls
Wits
John Weed
Youn Curtis Eddy
Washington Avenir
Henry Downs
Grecha Farms
Albert Krivwald
Fhutth
Campo Aine Company
Ile New Fire
Sore Monde
Hlorbert Welch
Thomas Ball
Thomas Hootigan
Daniel Driscolani
Jean Bike
Pioneer Mask and Ladder Company
Sturninage
East Courehatreoi
Westport Struggles With Prolonged Drought
Westport endures a severe dry spell as only lines of water supply run, forcing residents to ration scarce water. Farmers face harvest losses. Sunday showers failed to restore irrigation, with pipes stretching miles and public pumps unable to meet demand.
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Westport
Oulyine
Greer Farms
Une Eirne
Fae
Milford Yacht Club Elects New Officers
Milford Yacht Club plans an officers election during the upcoming meeting. The session will discuss dues, committee roles, and potential changes to the club's bylaws. Readings and refreshments will follow the proceedings.
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Milford Yacht Club
New State Road Completion Planned This Fall
A new state road project aims to finish in the fall with construction starting at Field Surec and extending toward Nut Pl and town. The plan includes a new foundation and a bypass route from Westport to Danbury via Wilton, while existing wars infrastructure is updated as work proceeds.
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Field Surec
oWastun
Nowa Higehice
Danbury
port-Danhul
Wilton
Weelen
Weetport
Two Arrested for Transporting Liquor
Two individuals were arrested on charges tied to illegal liquor transport after a pickup at a local area. Authorities detained the pair, with details indicating involvement in a liquor distribution scheme. The suspects appeared in court under guard, with bond set at 300 dollars.
Community Meeting At Lordship Described In Local Notices
A list of attendees and speakers is noted for a Lordship gathering with plans for a lecture event. The program includes a talk by a committee or speaker, a social venue, and a meeting scheduled for Tuesday evening at a local church or hall. Several individuals are named as participants or guests.
Three Bridges Damaged by Truck in Brewster
Three Brewster bridges sustained heavy damage after a freight truck split across the roadway. Authorities estimated repair costs at 54,050 dollars with drainage issues and traffic delays expected until midnight as crews worked to stabilize the span damaged near the New Jingland railroad line.
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Brewster
Angus
Aeniual New Jingland Railroad
Urughkeepsie
Ives Street Firemen Find Pet Woodchuck Returns
Firemen on Ives Street found the pet woodchuck recovered this morning after a search. The animal had vanished during a blaze and was later located near a water source, with firefighters sharing relief at its safe return.
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Ives Street
Sterling Memorial Building Offered to Stratford by Heirs
The Sterling Memorial Building, the present home of the American Legion, was formally offered to Stratford by the heirs of John W Sterling Williams, a Stratford native and philanthropist. The offer, made to fund a lasting tribute to the deceased donor and the town’s World War veterans, was discussed at a town meeting with committees appointed to arrange details. The project, funded largely by Sterling’s estate including 18 million to Yale, aims to finance building upkeep with annual contributions, as Stratford's youth and community memorials continue to honor war service and local needs.
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Legion
Stratford
Spratfor
Hierling Bftemorial
Alveel
Coun- Houig
Herrmann
Harold Our
Wal
Comella Brerningy
Rufus W. Butiwell
Wna
Tito John Seerling
Wilhy Femninee
John Sterling
Paralian Larver
Commonprises
Nisvatate
Yah Uni
Chemistry Laboratory
Yale
Ono
Mill Plain Area in Fairfield Seen as Pasadena of the East
John Flood predicts Mill Plain section of Fairfield will resemble Pasadena, with spring improvements and beautification plans. The article notes land sales including the Flint estate of five acres and mentions W. Pills, widow of a Post and Telegraph official, in connection with local properties and development.
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Pasadena
Flint
W. Pills
Botsford Association to Hold 48th Reunion
Members of the Botsford family will gather in Milford for the Botsford Association 48th annual reunion and dinner. Notables, including Avansh Bho Amembers and guests, will attend events at Ted Stiles headquarters to discuss association matters and elect officers for the coming year.
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Milford
Botsford Familly sAssocke
Urein
Ted Stiles
BT Bota
Ford
Williams Goltese
William Fawn
Mass
iSpem Rnik
Stolen Purse Report From City Streets
A midwife at 308 Haberlytreet was robbed yesterday while engaged at a crime scene. A purse was taken by a thief who fled toward 284 Wotnd Street. Police are investigating with few details available.
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Mahillk
Haberlytreet
Mayor Phillips Announces Finance Board Appointees
A chaotic OCR fragment reports Mayor Phillips naming a slate for the city finance board. The text mentions multiple individuals and places in a convoluted list, with reference to a meeting of a society and a turnout of about 200 members, but many names and specifics are unreadable.
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Phillips
Finance Board
Tr Nual Eucine
Reut Society
Vasil
Max Held
Fairfield Political Club to Reorganize
The Independence Political Organization plans a meeting to reorganize at St Anns Lhuren on Bunxis Hill road Monday night. A rising vote of confidence supported the chair, Ay Brazes resignation noted, L. Petersen elected as secretary, with new officers chosen.
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St Ainad
Lhuren
Bunxis Hill Road
Aris
Frome Vie Feiel
Severs
Isenikers
Whitwutfre Dhe
Etion
Ay Brazes
L. Petersen
Aniaulo
Enlil
Wees
Stamford Driver on Trial for Manslaughter in 16 Year Old’s Death
Stamford driver Greenwice faced a superior court trial for manslaughter after a collision with a delivery truck. Delphin Daimus Worden, 16, of Cash, died when he was struck on the road while riding in the front seat as the truck, operated by Andrew Martinelli, sideswiped him. The driver testified that he did not know he had side struck the vehicle and was bound over to the next term for further proceedings.
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Grieenwice
Pepcoduseugh Tinell
Stamford
Criginali
John J. Phelan
Delphin Daimus Worden
Te Sugerien
William d. Ferris
Andrew Martinelli
Wordin
Mostrommene Riverside
Duly & Whesra
Martinelli
Tosla Niancois
Wiles
Marcinelli
Terenev
Martine
Vaertine
Parleuhker
Houmé
Wea
Susmene
Trimiedite
Thomas Walsh
Local notes on residents return visit and coastal scene
Fragmentary report mentions Walter Treon and Pil des tue varie pa first Hi de Bostos bbl, and Gorge Tharlles family returning to West Englewoon N after time away. Mentions Suess OF Mrs. 2 Larsen of Firs avenue and other scattered references to people and places along the coast.
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Walter Treon
Bostos
Bbland
Furday
Ale
West Englewoon
Wrekr
Suess
2 Larsen
Firs
Avenue
Tn Stven
Unpaid Sewer Assessments Tied to Judgment Action
Unpaid assessments for sewer work on Railroad Avenue, tied to a court judgment obtained by Devoe Tompkins Company. City officials discuss funds to cover the judgment and the Sewer Committee considers continuing the financing through a sewer assessment levy.
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Iee Devoe Tompkins Company
Railroad Avenue
Slutono Ln
Telephone Areas and Growth of Connecticut Service
A Fairfield club heard Western Union era history and Telephone Co growth in Connecticut. Officials explained subscriber charges rising from 123 to 177 by 1927 and described how exchanges began with New Haven in 1878. The discussion covered future service costs and public access to lines.
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Wequessay
Man- 1
Wiehard Hairayy
Souther New England Telephone Company
Fairfielduncheon Club
Dhe Unquens
Ihr Field Exchange
Frigfeld
Bridgeport
Barney
Peresse
Vaneratul
Connecticut
New Haven
Slo Ejevators
New England
New York
Telegraph and Telephone Companys
Western Union Telegraph Company
Vet Exchange
Bridge
Arshis Point
Ww. H. Donaldwood
Fairfield
Herbert Maivek
Chezer Burns Anter
Eeluk
Harney
Bnmv
Carrer
Mmetthurs
PL W. Marke
Tianaser
Corp
Aint Deparusient
Danbury Meeting Highlights Fairfield County Association Event
Delegates from Danbury and Stamford gather for a Fairfield County association meeting. The program features remarks on regional ties, with officers and delegates from New Haven Bridgeport and Hartford listed among attendees and a focus on community sports programs.
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