Danbury Moves Toward Public Park on White Street Tract
Danbury shows strong momentum for a new public park on a 30 acre state land tract behind the State Normal School on White street. Ex Mayor William C. Gilbert and Education Commissioner A. B. Meredith champion the plan as feasible, with city officials and residents supporting development of drives, walks, and potential use of nearby athletic fields and a 1,500-seat auditorium. The site lies between White and Osborne streets near the new high school project and its half million dollar facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danbury
White Street
State of
Connecticut
State Normal School
State Board of Education
William C. Gilbert
State Department of Agencies and Investigation
State
Education
A. B. Meredith
Gilbert
Meredith
Normal School
Osborne Street
400 Chickens for Trumbull Frigasee
August 26 special meeting of the Womens Community Club at Mrs. Emanuel Kurtz home attended by 25. committee reports 100 chickens on hand to be prepared as fricassee Thursday and Friday nights and roast on Saturday. Fire company incorporation papers planned. Grange to meet with short session due to Carnival booths. Various social notes and personal mentions follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trumbull
Womans’ Community Club
Emanuel Kurtz
Uarnal
Weicemen
Trumbull Volunteer Firee
Arthur J Hull
Herbert Dibble
Willian Ahrencrona
Charles Ensign
Eric Engstrand
Grange
Trumbull Grange
Fire Dept
Believe Explosives Will End Drought in Greenville and Spartanburg
The War department is asked to supply explosives to trigger rainfall in Greenville and Spartanburg counties. Representative J. J. Moswain cites a World War veteran’s suggestion, recalling a French method that brought rain after artillery harvests. The plan envisions detonations in mountain regions to induce rain in the drought-stricken area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cruenvilee, & C
War Department
Greanvile
Spartanburg
Owe
J. J Moswain
Trout Plants Placed in Huntington Streams by Club Effort
Huntington Aug 26 Special The State Board of Fisheries and Game plans to distribute 6 to 8 million trout statewide this season. In Huntington County streams Eight Mile River Half Mile River Button Ball Brook Farmilliver Means’ Brook Harvey Peet Brook and Bogsy Slough received fingerling stock. Club members Frank L Blackadar Frank Hanggi Dennis P Rich William Beattle H Andrew Beattle Leon Sylvester Thomas Keating George Boehm and three others assisted. Over 100 pheasants have been paired released at local facilities. The Huntington Fish and Game Club will meet Aug 28 on Judson Street for shooting practice supper and a business session.
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Huntington
State Board of Fisheries and Game
Huntington Fish and Game Club
Frank L. Blackadar
The
Connecticut Sportsman
Frank Hanggi
Dennis P. Rich
William Beattle
H. Andrew Beattle
Leon Sylvester
Thomas Keating
George Boehm
Eight Mile River
Half Mile River
Button Ball Brook
Harvey Peet
Ansonia
Derby
Shelton
Judson Street
Easton Resident Wills Church 900 Bequest
Carrie Seeley’s will filed for probate in Easton details a 900 trust for the Congregational Church Society and 209 for Union Cemetery Association. Five cousins in Kentucky, Missouri, and Canada receive 50 each. various heirlooms go to Eva Leavenworth, Fanny Perry Hurd, Lita SeeiB, and others. Executor named as Frank S. Seeley of Fairfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easton
Carrie Seeley
Congregational Church Society
Union Cemetery Association
Kentucky
Missouri
Canada
Miss Sealey
Eva G. Leavenworth
Carrie
Fanny ‘Perry Hurd
Lita
Lelia Willis
Helen
Sara B. Gregory
Mary E. Seeley
Louie Patchen
Ina B. Maurer
Jesse H Wheeler
Cora B. Gregor
Gregory
Ina B. Baurer
Erva Id Hurd
Frank
Seeley
Charter IG
Mary HE. Seeley
Fairfield
Lordship Lodgers and Visitors Fill Reynoldy Cottage
Kenyon Ottaway and Thomas Mid dieton Jr return from a week long canoe and camping trip at Lake Zoar. House guests of Mr and Mrs H Co Hook occupying Reyneldy cottage in Lordship Road include Mr and Mrs H Porath and daughter Betty and the Misses Helen and Inez Motherg of Worcester Mass, Mr G Dasid Wilbur of Millbury Mass, and gon David for a week. Also visiting are Mr and Mrs John H Hayes and family of Clarke Mills N J leaving Friday after two months vacation with the Ottaways in Stratford road. Mrs Albert Buecher hosts her weaving club of six from Bridgeport Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordship
Kenyon Ottaway
Thomas Middieton, Jr
Lake Zoar
H Co. Hook
Reyneldy Cottage
Lordship Road
H Porath
Betty
Helen
Inez
Worcester
Maes
G.dasid Wibur
Millbury
Mass
Gon David
Hook
John H. Hayes
Clarke Mills
Matculm Ottaway
Stratford Road
Albert Buecher
Bridgeport
Stratford Council lauds Rutherford Hunter four year record
Stratford notes steady growth from 12,347 in 1920 to over 36,000 today and a stable tax rate. It commends improvements by the Public Works and Finance departments, planning board actions, and finance reforms including accrual accounting and auditing gains. It cites savings on sewer bonds and smoother tax processing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratford
Abong
Department of Public Works
Planning Board
Department of Finance
Manufacturer's Appraisal Company of
Philadelphia
Lusy
Board of Relief
Thore [Merly
Hasking and Sella
Searle, Oakey and Miller
Fairfield School Board to Review Budget at Monday Meeting
Fairfield Aug 26 Special report says the Town Budget committee will meet Monday night to pass the next year’s budget. The panel aims to finish the year under appropriation with about 4000 dollars to return to the town, despite a budget cut to run schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Behood
Printing bids invited for Fairfield year book
Fairfield officials invite printing firms to bid on producing the town year book and annual report to be published before October. The call emphasizes competitive pricing and completion standards for the municipal publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Greenwich Sheriff Delays Eviction in Fry Property Dispute
Greenwich residents report Deputy Sheriff Henry M. Rich spending time on an investigation into the case of Mrs. John J. Fry. A 48 hour eviction order was issued, but Mrs. Fry remains a tenant amid a two year land dispute with Mrs. Fannie Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwich
Henry M. Rich
John J. Fry
W. Stanley Finhey
Rich
Fry
Fannie Taylor
Burial of Henry E. Wing in West Redding marked by quiet service
Rev. Henry Ebenezer Wing, aged minister with Civil War service and ties to Norwalk begins, died Monday at his West Redding home. A private funeral in Riverside cemetery Norwalk featured Rev. Oscar Mills officiating. Wing's long career included reporting for Horace Greeley, assisting Lincoln grants messages, later ministry in Iowa New York and various churches before settling in West Redding. He leaves a sister, daughter, and two grandchildren, with Masons and Odd Fellows memberships noted.
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Frederickaburg
Norwich Bulletin
Wing
Horace Greeley
New York Tribune
Grant
Lincoln
Litchfield Enquirer
New York Post
Iowa
New York
Tateh Field
Aysonia
Babylon
Astoria
Long Hill
Springfield
West Redding
Methodist Church
Bridgeport
Hbeheser
Elizabeth Reed Wing
Goshen
Ming Mary Wing
Redding
Henrietta Wing
Norwalk
The
Masons
Odd Trellows
Derby Arson Case Continued. Spina Remanded on Bond
Biagio Spina of 58 An yon street faces continued proceedings on conspiracy in arson and fraud against an insurance firm. He is released on 5000 bond and linked to recent Derby fires under state police and local authorities. The case ties to a Fiat garage blaze destroying 10 insured cars and the building, with eight prior Derby arson defendants currently imprisoned. Dr E T Sharpe returns to practice after Florida visit. Percy and Mrs Lockwood depart New Haven avenue for Florida, planning a southern move and motor trip home in a week.
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Derby
Sdocial
Biagio Spina
Anyon Street
Anthony Arcanoe
Frank Virelli
Bridgeport
Wethersfield
Spina
Fiat
John J. O'Connell
E. T. Sharpe
Florida
Percy Lockwood
New Haven Avenue
South
Shelton Chamber Plans Exposition And Tennis Court
The Shelton Chamber of Commerce Board of Trustees sets a September 1 meeting to map winter activities and push a Boost Shelton Exposition while considering community tennis court options. The new chamber office will be completed soon, and Mr and Mrs Theodore Grange plan a three week motor trip through New England and Canada, visiting Vermont New Hampshire and the St Lawrence region before returning via Lake Champlain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelton
Shetton Chamber of Commercce
Chamber
Chamber of Commerce
Theodore Grange
New England
Canada
Vermont
New Hampshire
St. Lawrence
Lake Champlain
Harold Chargen
Plattsburgh
New York
Pied Piper Peter Valente Expected to Recover
Stamford reports say Peter Valente known as the Pied Piper was shot in the neck on August 11 by Frank Raffle. Doctors expect recovery and possible hospital discharge next week while Raffle remains jailed without bail on charges of assault with intent to kill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Specelal
Stamford Hospital
Peter Valente
Pied Piper
Frank Raffle
Raffale
Firemen Plan Huntington Dance and Picnic
The Huntington Fire company will stage a dance in the school hall Friday evening with George Arundel as chairman. The Huntington and Echo Hose Firemen will visit as guests at a picnic at Tony Popale’s farm in White Hills starting at 2 PM, with dinner recess and activities through the evening. Also noted are social visits and local injuries including a gasoline engine burn to Frank Lucas and an eye injury to Theodora Krueger after a three week hospital stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Huntington Fire Company
George Arundel
Huntington and
Echo Hose
Tony Popale
White Hills
Frederick E. Cawthra
Willard Nicholas
Misa Lois Schmidt
Bridgeport
Doris Vargoshe
Huntington Street
Theodora Krueger
Wells Hollow
New Haven Hospital
Frank Lucas
Waverly Street
Francis Paul
Booth’s Hill Street
Ala
Eye
Ansonia Police Trace Burglarizing Teens
Ansonia police moved to arrest several young offenders suspected of burglarizing a small Westwood park area store. A boy allegedly stole the keys and entered Tuesday night, with the group caught in the act taking candy and other items. Police released a colored boy left locked inside as they fled. The goods were minor in value and the youths are seen as too young for court. Frank Dokla of Meadow Street remains in Griffin hospital after a motorcycle crash with fractures and recovery expected over months.
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Ansonia
Westwood Park
Frank Dokla
Meadow Street
Griffin Hospital
Tiwag
Publishers' Association Sues Stamford Couple Over Real Estate Transfer
The American Newspaper Publishers' Association of New York sues Wilbur Beach and his wife Ada of Darien to set aside a conveyance of real estate to the wife. The association holds judgments totaling 83,103.40 in New York courts and $465.05 in Municipal Court, claiming the transfer was made to defraud the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association, Inc
New York
Wilbur Beach
Ada
Darien
Beach
Publishers’ Association
Supreme Court
Foreclosure suit over Sound Beach property filed in Stamford
Florance E. Woodworth of Brooklyn sues Anna B. McClurg and others in Stamford Superior Court seeking foreclosure on Sound Beach real estate tied to a $10,000 unpaid mortgage note. The action factors the note as the basis for the case.
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Stamford
Florance E. Woodworth
Brooklyn
Anna B. McClurg
Sound Beach
Milford Hires O Hara to Head Fire Board for Eighth Term
Milford's Board of Commissioners reorganized for the fiscal year electing William J. O'Hara president for his eighth term. A Wheelers Farms petition seeks extended water main and hydrants to improve fire protection, to be referred to New Haven Water Co. Hydrants will be standardized to the National Board of Fire Underwriters thread, requiring tool sets and labor only. The update enables cross-town linkups in emergencies and notes local civic events and students entering college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Board of Commissioners
William
O'Hara
O Hara
Milford Fire Department
Wheelers Farms
New Haven Water Company
Water Company
Clar
B. C. Thayer
Connecticut Light and Power Company
David A. Clark
William M. O'Hara
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Fire Board
Lucia
Eastern Star
Savin Rock
Susan Platt
Seaside Avenue
Glen Eden Stamford
Eleanor Hoyt
Wellesley
D. C
Mendora
Frank Larkins
Albany
Helen Murphy
West Main Street
A. Kannia
Social Set Plans Greenwich Parties
Greenwich Aug 26 Spectator reports a combined dinner and suppor dance set for Friday night September 4 at Greenwich Country Duty with a midnight cabaret featuring Broadway talent. Amateur cabaret at Belle Haven casino Saturday night includes local acts. Committee heads: Mrs Talbot Sykes Phillips and Mrs Frank Page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwich
Talbot Sykes — Phillips
Frank Page
Dorothy Quinn
Reginald V
Belle Haven Casino
Lawrence F. Tossister
Marshal C. Bacon
Rock Riddge Road
Upper Saranac Lake
Howard T. Ingels
Mina Permelia Pryor
Bethlehem
Iny W. Maddon
Brookside Park
Europe
Milford Seeks Re survey of New Insurance Rates
Milford, Aug 26, special report on a proposed re survey of New England Fire Insurance Exchange rates that raised premiums along the Milford waterfront. A five member committee asked for a reopen and re adjustment after fire losses cited show low activity versus high rates. Property areas including Laurel Beach Cedar Beach Fort Trumbull Beach and Woodmont face higher costs amid a town political struggle over upcoming Republican caucus contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
New England Fire Insurance Exchange of Boston
Milford Water Front
Milford Chamber of Commerce
Board of Fire Commissioners
William M. O'Hara
Fire Board
Charles Y. Doherty
George J. Smith
Edward B. Brotherton
Walter M. Irving
Insurance Exchange
Laurel Beach
Cedar Beach
Fort Trumbull Beach
Woodmont
Morningside
Pond Point
Burwells
Far View
Woodman
Ross
R. Miles Beard
State Chamber
Sport Hill Triumph Over Acme In Tuesday Baseball Clash
In Bhalston Aug 26 special report the Sport Hill club defeated Acme by a score of 10 to 9 on the Sport Hill grounds. Local social notes mention Mrs Reynolds Mrs Eldred and Mrs Peterson with Dorothy of Fairfield Beach visiting Mrs Fred Marsh and other regional families visiting or hosting gatherings in Syracuse Easton Stratford Greenfield and Bridgeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Disbrow
Easton
Howard Shaft
Priscilla
Stratfore
Syracuse
New York
Charles Carr
Charles Carr, Jr
Bertha Sargent O
Bridgeport
Fret Marah
Anita Hill
Greenfield
Lois and
Eleanor Marsh
John Aileny
Charles Phillips
New Haven
Misa Mary Mlinar
Misa Bertha Mlinar
Norwalk
Andrew Mlinar
Amelia Gould
Leroy Wheeler
Wright
Nichola
Emine Carr
Alvin Hallock
Lancoln Bank
Alfred Hodashon
Charles
Danbury
John Brown
Alisa
Patterson
Ardra
Jesse Wheeler
J. Arthur Sherwood
Stamford Meeting Sets Site for High School
Saford August 26 A special town meeting to decide on a site for a new high school is expected to begin tonight. A committee report recommends purchasing Strawberry Hill land with adjoining area for a playground and sports facilities and annexing to the high school building. The report also urges consolidation of rural districts with total costs estimated at sixty one thousand five hundred dollars for the site and fourteen dollars eighty two cents for the playground.
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Saford
Strawberry Hill
Ore
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Whert Vo
Linley
Willard
Plumb
Breweet Ward
Surrie Beach
Frederick Reynolds
Howard S Beach
Arthur Plumb
Cora L. Beach
Bridge
Howard Beach
Cora Beach
Mise Lours
Banal L. Page
Wate Plains
Ty Bridgeport
Alfred Gilbert
Wills Church
Avratford
Rutherford H. Hunter
Fairfield School Board
Valente
Board
Republican Caucus—Committee
Republican Party
Eatl
Avi
Republican Town Committee
Fey
Spolksman
Commiee
Heathtcare
Bniy
William F. Dardign
Democratic Party
Mnom
Watt
Hiswah
Restienta
ACME
Ieee Ees Home
Gotoh
Clovelaad
I 'taon“Philipe
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