Fairfield Legion Ad Exalts Welfare Society Fundraiser
In Fairfield on August 25 the American Legion dance at Penfield Reef pavilion drew strong support and funds destined for the Fairfield Family Welfare Society. Proceeds will aid the charity’s work led by Grace Porter of the Visiting Nurse program, with rooms in the Legion hall serving as head offices for welfare efforts.
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Fairfield
George Alfred Smith
American Legion Tonight
Penfield Reef
Fairfield Family Welfare Society
Legionnaires
Fairfield Welfare Society
Iire
Miss &Grace
Porter
Fairfield American Legion Hall
Pairfield Pup Cop Back On The Job
A stray mongrel known as Pairfield’s pup cop returns to his self appointed traffic policing post at Fairfield roads after a two week recovery. He guards the lantern and allows only George Brown to touch it, displaying keen instinct about the trusted helper. In other items, Peter and John Roger visit New York to see the Americans beat the Cleveland squad. A case of diphtheria is reported by Dr. Lawrence Pools, with Violet Wheeler of Stratfield contracting the disease. Miss Elouise Wibbard returns home from Camp Sargent, and Mrs. Daniel Curran with son Lawrence and daughter Helen visit from New York for two weeks at Mrs. Jamey Whalen’s residence.
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Fairfielders
PostiReng
Red Roads
Phefore
George Brown
Peter and
John Roger
Sherman Ourt
New York
Chiledren
Lawrence and
Helen
Jamey Whalen
Bungalow Avenue
Obituary notices for Angie Cotter and several others
The obituary column records funeral services from various homes and churches. Angie Cotter, Albert Lacy, Robert B. Fox, Edward Mora, and Patrick F. Shea are listed with funeral times, burial places such as Lakeview and St. Peter's cemeteries, and officiants including Rev. John Lynch and Rabbi Herman Goldstein. Delegations, pallbearers, and honorary bearers from lodges and associations are noted.
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Apakles
Coal operator of prominence dies in Pittsburgh
O A Blackourn a leading Pittsburgh coal producer and president of the Pittsburgh Coal Producers' association died at his home after a brief illness He was 60 years old and widely known in the industry for his long service and leadership in the regional coal market He passed away in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania on August 25.
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Pittsburgh
O. A. Blackourn
Pittsburgh Cost Producers’ Association
Ife
Milford Woman Dies After Short Illness
Mrs. Margaret C. Conwell wife of Maurice W Walsh died at her Walnut Beach Milford home after a brief illness. Survived by husband one son Harold C Walsh and one daughter Dorothy Walsh. Funeral arrangements to be announced with burial in Branside East Hartford.
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Margaret C. Conwell
Maurice W Walsh
East Broadway
Walnut Beach
Milford
Harold C. Walsh
Dorothy Walsh
Burla
Burnside
East Hertford
Knights of Pythias Entertained at Morningside
Connecticut Grand Lodge officers and dignitaries were hosted by Wilare Cowlishaly at Morningside as part of a weekend gathering. Guests included Thomas Treland New London Charles Griffithsol New Haven and others from Hartford Weymouth and West Haven. A lively evenings program featured billiards a home talent vaudeville show and a Saturday dance, with Miss Mabel Talinsen and Miss Marton Grose among organizers.
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Milford
Aus
Morningside
Anaconset Club
B. Curtis
F. PB. Hyde
Mr. Curtis
Anaconset
Mabel Talinsen
Hartford
Box't
Marton Grose
West Haven
Navbs
Weerk
Richard Trecital
Wane Jones
Willie
Alice Vwook
East Hartford
Mabel Johnson
Mary Crandall
Merida Grey
Lee Marsh
Ernest Jonason
George
Toirette) Johnson
Chaperone
Lamp
Miss Johnson
Orange
Bridgeport
L. Oscar Lay
Montclair
N. J
Geo. H. Noble
Dirs
Burwell
New Haven
Morningsite Club
Divorce Actions Filed in Superior Court
Bridgeport residents Lucy M. Krepper and Grace L. Osborn filed divorce suits in Superior Court. Krepper alleges infidelity by G Krepper and notes marriage in 1914. Osborn cites Desertion by Nelson E. Osborne in a 1897 marriage with later desertion in 1913. Sibert Dorbely seeks decrees and alimony alongside maiden-name restoration. Jennie Borbely represents Pelham Manor client in a mid 1910s marriage.
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Bridgeportera
Thias
Lucy MI. Krepper
Ity
G. Krepper
Thridgeport
Newark
Anary
Serena
Nipof
Grace L. Osborn
Nelson E. Osborne
Waterbury
New Fall Coats Feature High Collars and Wide Sleeves
Fashion notes describe fall coats as either rugged plaid steamer rug styles or velvet trimmed in pricey fabrics. High collars denote upper‑crust fashion, with sleeves often featuring slide shoulders and dropped armholes. Straight lines dominate while velvet, Kasha, silk and cashmere duyetya appear. linings remain lavish with heavy brocade and metal embroidery.
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Qasim
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fairfield Legion
Welfare Society
Alfred Smith
Angie Cotter
Main Street
BS Patrick's
John Iynch
St. Antes Cemetery
Albert L, Lacy
Albert I
Lacy
Mainz Street
Strat
Rds
George Fort
Washington Park
L. Nickerson
F. E. Chapman
BE. B.ott
Oscar T. Lee
L. W. Hitchscock
Everett
E. Chaffee
Joseph Dowdall Lodge
Pythias
Lakeview
Cemote
Robert B. Fox
Wihiam Street
Rebeotg. M. Geisel
St.Paul's Episcopal Church
Lakeview Cemetery
Féward Mora
Edward Mora
Ormer
Chamber of Commerce
Governors’ “Waot Guards
Mountain Groves
Governors ‘Foot Guards
Alexander Alison
First ‘Presbyterian Church
J.B. Kennedy
G. T. ‘Hewlett
Governors Feet Guards
Clayton P. Stevens
J. E. Hebbard
Oratorio Society
Guy P. Miller
Edward ©. Spargo
Business Men's, Association
Patrick F. Shea
New England
Clinton Avenue
St. Peter's Church
Fairview Cemetery
Chicopee
Knights OF Pythias
Morningside Cl
George H. Bedell
Ridgewood Drive
Manor Drive
Cupid
Hammonton
Clyde Smith
A. R. E. Pontier
Dungan
Helen Long Rodgers
G. W. Fairchild & Sons, Inc. Jewelers & Opticians
Main St
Hadley
Broad and John Sts
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