Lightning Strikes Fairfield Farm Damaging $10000
A lightning bolt struck a Fairfield Woods Road farm near Stratfield, igniting a barn fire that destroyed three barns and threatened the farmhouse. Local Stratfield and Fairfield Center fire companies battled the blaze with three wells dry, saving some livestock but causing extensive equipment and hay losses. Several Bridgeport residents joined responders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Miami
Seynsiewski
Ehtning
Fairfield Woods
Stratfield Fire Company
Bridgeport
Maine
Newtown Church Festival Proves Very Successful
The St. Rose church vaudeville festival in Newtown Aug 15 under Frank Dotson raised notable funds and social activity. A 5 act program featured Sirens of Vaudeville and the Lady Beverely Company with Rev. Regan and Rev. McAutiffe expressing gratitude to performers and local talent for a pronounced success.
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Newtown
St. Rose
Frank Dotson
J. Regan
St. Rose Chur F
I. J. McAutiffe
Dobsen
Alent
E. E. Delaney
Tri
Eleanor Delaney
New York
Paul McNamara
Hanover
wWonkin
Telestain Cor
Louie Linkos
Eve Bear Tawley
Mr. Taskes
Phan
Myer
Varnance Alumni Event At Staples High School
August special from Westport reports a Staples High School Alumni event in the Rinpe Waray of North avends with plans for an art and social in September. The gathering included local sponsors and notable attendees. An alumni association election and preparations for athletic team improvement were noted, with various community figures participating at Compo Beach activities.
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Westport
Staples
Rinpe Waray
North Avends
Wealus Lenin
Vipe Engine Company
Amu
Sionser Mook
Ladd
Hiv
Chrrins Laimny
Wianager
Tempio Ledec
No. A. Po
A. M
Compo Beach
Fev
William Moe
Tsp Baugauck &O
Council of the Stanks
Danbury Tax Collector Targets Tax Evasion
Danbury tax official announces an intensive campaign to collect unpaid taxes. He states emphasis on women, urging compliance within fifteen days or face legal action. No arrests reported yet in this effort.
Danbury Battery Plans Camp Entry On September 8
Banbury August 15 Spent de Teles Bat UU Wea artillery Gonectieur Naard and Danbu will go into camp at Camp fa Van September with 125 officers and men according to Captain George Rohoun the commanding officer This number is the peace strength of a battery At present their Pillevvy numbers 118 officers and men but Britain Schoen said he will have no penalty in obtaining more men before the encampment For the past two years Danbury battery has been the largest rauthor of noon camp and indications are he will carry out the assertion National guardsmen will be given plenty of support in the Lye big 1 mw Fhe whh whith the regiment is equipped it will not be this year cordine ta Schoen this eve dhe cums nepamed South as le ergy 3 atalioned ataihe caniy equinned ith guns of the sae and these will he used by she ardsmen
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Banbury
Danbury
Trumbull TRAM BIT Ta Ang Event Highlights Local News
The piece notes residents at a gathering in Trumbull with names including Mr and Mrs, and mentions Arthur Christie spending a week at his cottage. It reports E Kurtz and son guiding a large warehouse behind their general store to be used as a feed store. The Trumbull Volunteer Fire Department held an enthusiastic town hall meeting about fire equipment, and Benes visits her cousin.
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Aobert Laintes
Ansien
Aval Word
Deen
Rolie
Myr
Vorace
Rane
Bury Feace
Douglas Linley
Is Shelton
Dora Ward
Eluarer Neach
Richards
Iligareta Beach
Asthur Christie
Min Cottage
K “Reynolds
Kurts and Son
Trumbull
E Kurtz
Pleanoy Benes
Telen Birks
Weston Church Social Tonight at Weston Church
A Weston church social is planned for this evening featuring a gathering of neighbors from Lyons Plains and nearby towns. Attendees include residents and maids from area homes, with a prominent guest and a privilege set around a card inside a guest’s token. The Thimble Club holds a meeting in Roton Totnt tomorrow, and the Town School Board plans a meeting to draw lots for the opening of schools in Sentara.
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Speeal
Lyons Plains
Ganilenan
Wiphest
June Awitin
Thimble Club
Roton
Town School Board
Sentara
Lordship LOMOSINIP August Ui Loeal Enter Paint Event
August Ui Loeal awiminers enter Paint event to cover distance and win. Mentions scores by Gb and Sadie with twelve points and sixteen, plus other names and details about community events and a hospital visit.
County Grange Field Day at Putnan Park
County Grange holds field day at Putnan Park with speakers on the purpose of the Grange and rural affairs. Officials and members including Charles Chirk and others attend, marking a community gathering with various exhibitors and talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Grange
Putnan Park
Italian club dinner and rally draws many speakers
A large turnout at a Campo Beach event featured speakers including Dr Pak Ciseliii and Ved the ford members, with emphasis on the coming fall elections. Locals like Wakeman, Baadjoy, Dominick and Yar attended, while discussions highlighted President Coolidge, Harding and Treasury Secretary Mellon as capable leaders amid economic concerns.
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Joseph Merion
Pyrene
Daz. Higley
Stanifucdk
eSporlal
Ford
Cov~ Lidor
Sclentman Wakeman
Ediwinen Baadjoy
Town Court
Ais
Toxeah A Moreton
Comproller Salmon
Michael Dominick
Frank Yar
Sherif
Clifford Wichels
Greenwich Woman Fined and Costs for Money Pretenses
Greenwich woman Therene faced $319 fines plus costs after a rough court appearance on charges of fraud and forgery involving money pretenses. A hospital case linked to an associate was also brought up, with additional charges and restitution discussions noted.
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Greenwich
Urwan Wack
August Lin
Theren
Zaurn- Wetley
Huspital
Sinilar
le Nam
A. &. Worden
Wecar Davusdenio
Easton Son Atte Special telegrams scene and more
Fragmentary text describes a rural event with names such as Walter, Clarenen, and Mirrninvie, mentioning visits, a parish or church setting, and references to September. It includes scattered place names and duties, with mentions of Parsonage, Methodist church, and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atte
Chardon Kaori
Walter Fheves
Kiddies Day Observed by Stamford Elks Club
A Stamford Elks gathering marked Kiddies Day with activities at Bedford street and Glenbrook road. The event highlighted safety concerns after recent incidents, with talks on speeding and child protection, while noting community efforts to improve playgrounds and youth programs.
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Stamford Elks’ Order
Singapore World Gateway Fortess and an Emporium
A Washington society bulletin frames Singapore as a strategic hub at the Straits of Malacca. The island, 27 miles by 1 wide, links the Malay Peninsula and Sumatra, with trade growing since its jungle era. Describes its development into a major commercial center under British influence, noting ships, population movement, and diverse religious sites.
Norwalk Man Jailed After Struggle at Polegeans Gathering
Norwalk man jailed following a disturbance at a local gathering after intoxicated friends caused a scene near Peat y Swamp. Police reports describe a struggle as officers tried to quell the crowd and remove Chettane’s companions, with multiple names listed among involved parties and witnesses.
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Norwalk
Restoration of clocks and observatory standards ordered
The account describes instructions to compare the Kew Observatory clock times with London readings and to transport tested litter to London for verification at the Household Guards. It mentions a William Henry Wulliamy work on St Martins le Strand portico and Greenwich Greenwich.
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Ctleuay Biel
Londen
Ris
Pigade CP
Horde Wits Vernig
Ceorge
Creenwich
George TH
Kew Observatory
London
Flovse
Aid
St. Martins
Developments in Murder Case May Unravel Mystery
Police and state officers interview witnesses as they pursue a cluster of leads in a Newtown Bethel toll road murder. They focus on connections to Peter Lenene, a former Ridgefield resident linked to a Blackhand stereotype, as investigations widen with no disclosed details.
Milford Beach Sale and Obituary Highlights
The Willing Workers of the Fort Veterans hold a sale at the corner of Beasley Avenue and Bassett Street with various items and a bake sale to raise funds for Abra Alfred Bergquist, aged about 20 who died Tuesday after a months illness. Burial in Orange Cemetery. The Milford Yacht Club elects officers and discusses improvements to the clubhouse and grounds. A vaudeville style entertainment program is planned for community benefit, with notable attendees and fundraisers mentioned.
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Milford
Aus
Fort Veterbull Beach
Christian Union
Beasrae Avenue
Bassett Street
Seiecday
Gillings Byos Ral
Abra
Alfred
Andrews Avenue
Walnut
Brave
Iranklin
Mir
PB. Bergquist
Orange
Leonard Chappell
Mes Hila
Dilin Berequist
E Orange
Piance
Gotian
Severnal
Buty House
Idlah
Aras
Tai al Rumiber Oo Spectailies Bhi Protunse Loo Pmke Hig Wits
Reogeton
Get Dork
Easton Party Marks Boy's Tenth Birthday
A neighborhood celebration marks the tenth birthday of a local boy in Easton. The party at the West side featured family friends, refreshments on the lawn, and a pink basket with a keepsake pendant watch for ladies as part of the revelry.
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Easton
Boy
Lee Shearer
Italy
J Bens McGathim
Tina Bok Tennings
West Side
Willite
Denyy
Stoyyumiera
Rammnant
Boy dives pond recovers Ridgefield ring
In Ridgefield August 15 a boy diving in a pond recovered a valuable ring lost by Geo Scott two years ago near the hollow of the water. The boy surfaced the ring after locating it in the pond and returned it to the owner who quickly identified it as the one he had misplaced.
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Ringhfield
Speaml
Ang
Geo Seo
Ridgefield
Tate Wacreabuc
Scott
Wan
Plan Swimming Meet At Laurel Beach Saturday
Special to the Jersem Line rel association will hold its annual swimming meet near Saturday Aug 18 at Laurel Beach. Canoeing high diving and washes will be held and several land sports included. Paddy Lavery captain of Bridgeport high school nine spends the summer here with his friends the Elsmere over all weekend. Names of local attendees listed.
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Waterbury
Joan B. Sinninger
Teeterson
N. de G. Pullen
White Plains
Milford Yacht Club Holds Annual Meeting and Charity Social
Fort Trumbull area notes an annual Milford Yacht Club gathering Friday at the clubhouse with a smoker and refreshments. A charity drive follows a Larkin House fundraiser and a Sea Breeze Hotel event features piano and vocal performances by Helen Schafer and Edward Meeker. Numerous attendees from New York and nearby towns are listed among guests and registrants.
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Sea Breeze Hotel
Helen Sehafer
Metropolitan Opera Company
Edward Meeker
Edison Phonograph Company
Dorothy Gilchivist
Seaveeue
Youar Folks Baby League
New York
Eimwin? Age
Ear
L. Simon
New Brown
Maorrion
Normth Hitseh
Withnny Guidburg
Misa Cireling Coldburg
Samuel Goldiure
W.etanwis
Durchier Deri
M. Rydlorawite
Ruth Hrovawita
Hsm 1
Marohd Grown
Willian
Hot Giotht
Robert ‘Domdylekeon
Stranton
Ley Crottlieh
Walter Baez
Madeline Aera
Woos. Cook
Janes Db
Carraher
Lew Yorks
Ach
Carsie Gildblatt
Tralgeport
Cladys Brokway
Ptlitumendill
N.Y
Mabel V. Raye
S. Ys
York
New Aerivale Uy
M. Bleni
Julian Cauer
Mise de Taeviny
M. Hutt
Haveld Coben
Tiathe
Frevl
Frevl / Schuter, Ate. ad Mrs. Girt Wat 2haof Neswathinay
Jan’ el Testete
Tdabe S. Magier
New Yorke
Mea Flownard
Brandis
C. Lafferty
Union City
Hines
South Ceanee
Waterbury Woman Arrested After Milford Car Collision
Milford Aug. 15 Special to the Telegram Mrs Hazel Shay of Waterbury was arrested on a charge of reckless driving after an afternoon collision between the automobile she operated and a taxicab. Both cars were damaged. taxi damage about 300 dollars. The taxi company is identified as a local firm at Nerngside and Wand Point.
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Milford
Hazel Shay
Young Street
Waterbury
Xhab
Nerningside
Wand Point
Milford to name town appointees for several boards
Milford, Aug 25. The Board of Selectmen will soon appoint members to fill at least ten vacancies from expiring terms across boards. On Finance two Police two Fire two, with other offices like gaugers, pound keepers and clerk also to be filled. Current members include Norman Buckingham and Fra C Brotherton on Finance, David Webber and John Canning on Police, William M O Hara and Robert F Treat on Fire. Appointments await town committee endorsements and the upcoming October election will set two year terms.
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Milford
Board of Selectmen
Hbl
Orteber
Vace
Cies
Board of Finance
Boa of Police Commissioners
Board of Fire Commies
Norman Buckingham
C. Brotherton
Lot
Gust
David Webber
E. EB. Malt
John Canning
William M. O'Hara
Robert F. Treat
O'Hara
G. C. Wwn
Commissioner Treat
Catholic lawn fete hailed as very successful
A lawn fete at the Catholic Church in Darien drew praise for being one of the most successful events of its kind. Under the pastor Rev J McGuane, the day featured booths, a Pa and Judy show for children, a concert by Helen Quinlan and others, Irish dances, and ballet performances by a long list of local performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldine Filmina Verrecchis
Adelaide Versch
Juna Arduina
Ardel Hayn
Julia Green
Vivian Hyanes
Cot Freed
Explanation of Quee n Doll House Work In Progress
In a statement Edwin L. Lutyens clarifies the Queen s doll house is a miniature English made gift from friends and artisans. It is crafted with royal intent, employing skilled workers, and may be opened to benefit charities before its intended Windsor Castle home.
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Edwin L. Lutyens
Windsor Castle
Ested
How You Can Make Hairs Quickly Disappear
A vintage beauty ad explains how to remove hair from arms neck or face using a stiff paste of delatone and water. Applied to the skin for about two minutes it supposedly bleaches and removes hair, with cautions to avoid disappointment and to ensure fresh supplies.
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Haly
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