Danbury National Guard to enlist new commander’s unit
An enlisted detail of eight men to be known as the Battalion Commander’s detachment is to be organized in Danbury for the 192nd Field Artillery Connecticut National Guard. The unit will drill Monday nights with Battery D and will include specialists in regimental signal and fire control. Captain Arthur D. Wood, Lieut. B. Pierson, and Lieut. R. H. King are Danbury residents.
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Danbury
192Nd Field Artillery
Connecticut National Guard
Arthur D. Wood
B &. Pierson
R. H. King
Hiqnor
Nettleton
Liberty
Putnam Park
Ada
Waliam Ayles
Hidgefield
He. M. Nettleton
Tme
Putnam Inn Razed by Fire in Putnam
Fire yesterday damaged Joseph Millers Putnam Inn after sparks spread to the roof. Firefighters used much water to control the blaze, causing significant damage before they could contain it. Mrs. Charles V. Henry, widow of Ira Henry of Sound Beach, celebrated her eighty ninth birthday with a party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Ira Henry. She is the daughter of life Captain Ira Allen of Pulaski and a direct descendant of Ethan Allen, and her late husband Major Charles Y. Henry served in the Civil War.
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Joseph Millers Putnam Inn
Charles V. Henry
Ira Henry
Sound Beach
Charles V. Hones
Ira Allen
Pulaski
N.Y
Ethan Allen
Charles Y. Henry
Grange meeting features bread exhibit and talk
Greenfield town notes a Grange gathering in Grange hall Tuesday with Cares and Mrs Fred Ran presiding. Daniel Drew spoke on The Attractions of the High School as members shared why they are thankful. Bread and grain products were shown, especially homemade bread. A church meeting to discuss Rev Benjamin Winchester’s resignation is set for December 9. Greenfield Hill Congdon Red Cross posters praised. New Year's Eve plans are underway at Greenfield Hill Country Club for December 31, touted as the social highlight of the year.
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Peter's Sk. C
Danbury
John J. Nilan
Diocese of
Hartford
John Neale
Ll.d
Martin J. Blake
S Érvices
M. J. Brannigan
C. S. Sp
Nilan
M. J
Greenfield
Speciar
Grange Hall
Fred
Grange
Daniel Drew
Ifich
Greenfield Hill
Perfect Attendance Notables and Local Social Events
Easton pupils in Miss Tina Frtvy's and Miss Marjorie Jennings' rooms posted perfect attendance for November. The Epworth league plans a beefsteak supper December 10, 6 to 6. The Easton Volunteer Fire Company hosts a dance December 5 with an orchestra. Birthday party honors for Howard Keuhn Jr. at his grandparents’ home. Numerous visiting guests and dinner parties noted from Stratford, Windsor, Springfield, and Bridgeport.
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Charles King
Edward Knight
Wiliam Miklos
Robert Rowell
Charles Silliman
Maurine Snow
Philomena Cianelli
Grace Crown
Eveyn King
Dorothy Madsen
Marie Madson
Nancy Main
Barbara Marsh
Epworth League of the
Les Methodist Church
Randy
Easton Volunteer Fire Company
Howard Keuhn, Jr
Howard Buehn
C. EB. Dickerson
Howard
Gertrude
Charles
Kenneth Marsh
Mildred
Edna
Fred
Lawrence Reid
Lois
F Eleanor Marsh
Arthur
Harold Relye
Francis Fscott
Grace Brown
Yobs Northrop
Ernest Groschel
Milford Alumni Elect Officers in Busy Annual Meeting
Milford High School Alumni Association held its annual meeting in the auditorium with strong turnout. Reports from treasurer and committees were given, and officers for the coming year were elected, including James T. Rose as president. The group also planned a winter dance and other events, while the Milford Brotherhood elected new officers and a Neighborhood Reading Circle met at Mrs. S. Beard’s home with readings and current events discussed.
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Milford
Milford High School Alumni Association
James T. Rose
Malcolm Buell
Esther Clark
Albert F. Store
Frank N. Pratt
Wthet H. Hawkins
Florence Clark
Tenry Matthews
N. Buckingham
Helen Burwell
Raymond G
Parmelre
Frank Holloway
Janet Cheney
Aisa Melanie
Happell Raymond Davidson
Ethel Bristol
Rachel Morris
Irving Jr
Charles F. At- King
P Plymouth Parsonage
Milford Hospital
Eid
Brotherhood
Sons of Plymouth Brotherhood
Edward C. Mallory
Joan H. Holloway
L. IR. Evarts
Carlton W. Clark
Hine
Alenry Spencer
Milford Post
American Legion
Edward H. Kelly
Bridgeport
John H. Trumbun
Thomas Buffum
Connecticut
Akron
Bridgeport Rotary Club
Legion
St. Miles Beard
Miford Chamber of Commerce
Thorus
Alfred R. Schultz
Hanford Acklin Wilcox
Albert Leling Wilcox
Ford Company
River Street
Milford Vementery
Storm washes sand off Compo Beach rocks remain
WESTPORT December 1. Selectmen report a heavy storm five weeks ago washed all sand from Compo Beach leaving stones. Inspectors visited to check progress on jetties intended to curb erosion. Five jetties planned 100 feet out, only one completed and two partially built.
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Westport
Speual
Compo Beach
Selectmen
Poultry Show Exhibitors From Fairfield New Haven Counties
Boys and girls from Fairfield and New Haven counties will exhibit at the Bridgeport Poultry Show as part of the 4 H Club Exhibit. The Bridgeport association provides room for high grade pens for visitors to see Connecticut youth poultry. Mrs. Elsie Burr of Fairfield leads the department with junior judge Paul P Ives of New Haven. Fairfield County Farm Bureau supports an educational exhibit arranged by L M Chapman. Over forty prizes fund junior classes with attractive trophies from Tioga Milling Company.
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Fairfield
New Haven
Bridgeport
Connecticut
State College
Bridgeport Association
Elsie Burr
Paul P. Ives
Conn
Fairfield County Farm Bureau
L. M. Chapman
Tioga Milling Company
Local building boom and school fundraisers in Lordship
In Lordship a building boom is anticipated with at least fifteen houses planned by local individuals who have transacted property recently. School children’ s Thanksgiving plays raised substantial door receipts to fund new slides for the ster opticon projector. Community church services, outreach events, and a planned stereopticon travelogue of the Hawaiian Islands added to a busy holiday season, while local clubs and families hosted fundraisers and exchanges.
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Stx
Lordship Club
Parent- Teacher Association
Kenneth Kingston
Albert Anderson
Mr. Kingston
Hawaiian Islands
Longship Club
W.W. G. Davis
Margherita Lawn
Leslie Moore
Laurel Street
Stratford
W C. Farrar
Peru
Ind
Ralph J. Teeple
Grove Street
Aonathan Buckingham
Bridgeport
Hale Buffinton
Meriden
Kenyon
Women Letter Corps Organizes With Fifteen Charter Members
The association of George Van Fror Wo men's Leler Corps formed with 15 charter members and 20 to 21 eligible members, aiming to grow the roster before the next meeting at Mrs Matthews's home in January. Elected officers for the year include Mrs Mary W Gregory as president and Mrs Mary T Bradley as senior vice president.
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Association of George van Fror Women's Leler Corps
Matthews
Mary W. Gregory
Mary T. Bradley
Sarah Clark
Junnior
Mi- Lue Clark Sewrea
Bart
Stratford Legion Auxiliary Plans Christmas Hospital Visit
The American Legion Auxiliary raises funds to provide Christmas packages for disabled World War I veterans at Allingtown hospital. The drive supports the welfare work of the Legion and Auxiliary, including Thanksgiving baskets for needy ex-service families.
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Stratford
American Legion Auxiliary
Allingtown Hospital
Auxiliary
Legion
Waest Haven
Allingstown Hospital
Sterling Memorial Hall
Legion and Auxiliary
Sterling Memorial
Couple Celebrate Wedding Anniversary in Weston
Weston December 1 Spotla Me and Mrs Frank ED Bennett celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary last Saturday night. They received many beauty ta vals Those present include Ineheied Jr and Mrs Perry Usyney Mor and Mrs CG Marinescu Mr and Mrs Andrew Eichinger Mr and Mrs William Garrett Mr and Mrs George Waterbury Mr and Mrs Oscar Rudd Mr and Mrs PFred 3 Bennett Mrs J Panny Frank Fitch Kenneth Witeh Stephan Waterbury Clarence Shipman and Lewis Shipman The Hou Sebuts will hold their servlary monthly meeting Friday night.
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J. Panny
Frank ¢. Fitch
Kenneth Witeh
Stephan Waterbury
Clarence Shipman
Lewis Shipman
Hou Sebuts
Priday Nighr
Stratfield PTA Holds December Meeting at Lincoln School
The Stratfield Parent-Teacher Association held its regular monthly meeting at Lincoln School. Principal Mrs. J. B. Walker presented a program featuring a Pilgrim play written and acted by pupils. Following the meeting, gauze sachets were rolled for the Pullfield Visiting Nurse Association. The first association dance will be at the school Sunday evening, December 4, with Mrs. Howard Stone in charge.
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Stratfield
Parent-Teacher Association
Lincoln School
J. B. Walker
Pullfield Visiting Nurse Association
Mra Howard Stone
Staples High School
Rollin G Sherwood
Westport
Mansir
F. Ostercamp
Temple Lodge
Advertising Urged by Kiwanis Speaker Shelton
The Shelton Kiwanis club met in the church parlors for a luncheon served by church ladies. Leo T. Molloy won the attendance prize. M. F. Tobias of the Davis Service Bureau in Chicago spoke on The Outlook for 1926 and What It Means to You. He urged business leaders to shed pessimism and advertise as the solution to current problems. About 40 attended the meeting. over 200 people later enjoyed a musical program at the Shelton Methodist church titled The Singing School and Old Folks Concert directed by Mae McCandless Wood.
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Shelton
Shelton Kiwanis Club
Shelton MW
Leo. T. Molloy
M. F. Tobias
Davis Service Bureau of Chicago
Crand
Shelton Methodist Church
Methodist Church
Mae McCandless Wood
Rabbit Dinner At Cedar Cliff Attracts Town Guests
Huntington December 1 many enjoyed their first rabbit meal at Cedar Cliff Farmill Street. About fifty guests including visitors from Angonia Derby Seymour Shelton and Bridgeport attended. Miss Etta M Brockway cooked the meal featuring rabbit dumpling potatoes turnips celery cranberries rolls pies and coffee. The hunt trophy room displayed a wild cat pheasants woodcock grouse and quail. George Boehm and friends organized the event while John B Rung and Frank Hanger were mentioned in local notes.
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Tiuntington
Cedar Cliff
Farmill
Huntington
Fuente
Angonia
Derby
Seymour
Shelton
Bridgeport
John B. Rung
Millcroft
New York
Frank Hanger
Turd Street
Morfray
Long Hill
Jennie Adesh
Michael J. West
Huntington Treet
Boston
George Arundell
Tasinglass Street
Farmill River Granva
Hanny Sewers
White Wme
Phillip Jones
James R. Cann
Farfield County Farm Bureau
Felen Clarke
Secretary of New Culture
Wil'am N. Tordine
Washington
Puilip Jones Jy
Howard Treat
Community notices from Monroe area churches and clubs
Special Mr and Mrs William K Mix will open their home Friday for a college whist to benefit St Peter church. The Ladies Aid of Baptist church meets Thursday 10 to 4 with Mrs Irrank Hadder. Monroe Civic Club hosts turkey supper at Rad Village Methodist Wednesday 5 to 9. Ladies Aid Stepney Church meet Thursday with Mrs Adw Gisner. Christian Endeavor holds business meeting and officer election Sunday in the ailieh parlors with entertainment and guests. Gertrude Miller visiting aunt in Bridgerart.
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Mono. Nec
Willam K. Mix
St. Peter's Church
Ladies' Aid Society
Irrank Hadder
Monroe Civic Clus
Rad Village
Adw Gisner
Christian Eindeavor Society
Thera
Ate
Ederard Curtiss
Mica Gertrude Miller
Bridgerart
Rhinelander Beaned by Brick on Park Avenue
Philp Rhinelander a cousin of Leonard Kip Rhinelander and son of T. J. Chat Rhinelander seeks to learn who caused injuries when a brick fell from a Park Avenue building under construction. He obtained an order to examine contracting firm officers and plans to sue for damages once responsible party is determined.
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NEW Tork Det
Philp Rhinelander
Leonard Kip Rhinelander
T. J. Chat Rhinelander
Park Avenue
Removal sought for tardy Marean estate executors
Westport State Tax Commissioner William H Blodgett seeks probate court action to remove executors William H Good Andrew I Van Thun Jr and Elizabeth K Coursen of the Marean Greens Farms estate valued at about 82000 The tax due since 1923 remains unpaid due to their failure to file sworn statements and act as required by law The petition also asks for appointment of a new administrator to settle the estate.
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Westport
Josiah T. Marean
Greens Farma
William H. Blodgett
Blodgett
William H. Good
Andrew I. van Thun, Jr
Elizabeth K. Coursen
Connecticut
Marean
New York
Greens Farms
Community plans service with music and sketches
A Trumbull committee led by Mrs Ar THand Monsatto and others plans a pleasant service for Sunday evening featuring patriotic songs a combined patriotic and Thanksgiving sketch with Miss Mer Tim Shephard Eve lyn French Viola Collins Dora Ward Wikna Schaatz as symbols and four speakers James Reynold Florence Jensen Wilkin Schaar Raymond Gasitt Samuel W Beach long ill health home in Long Wal W H Darrow fruit pruning demonstration at No La Beceghe Daniels Parris Wednesday morning Mr and Mrs Ernest Ward to host Evening Whist club Thursday Julius Aaron of New York recently visited his parents Frederick Reynolds and Mrs Rufus Jennings visited Greenfield Gill mother-in-law.
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Trumbull
Ar Thand
Monsatto
Beano
Richard Knecht
Kart Ward
David Whakeley
Mer Tim Shephard
Columbia
Evelyn French
Viola Collins
Dora Ward
Wikna Schaatz
Jranis Reynold
Florence Jensen
Wilkin Schaar
Raymond Gasitt
Samuel W. Beach
Long Wal
W. H.darrow
Fairfield Count Arm Bureau
Witlhe
No la Beceghe
Daniels Parris Wi
Ernest Ward
Julius Aaron
New York
Maurice Aaron
Fornest S Ward
Frederick Reynolds
Jennie
Elizabeth
Reynolds
Rufus Jennings
Greenfield Gill
Brockton Piano Storage Fire Causes $80,000 Loss
The Brockton business district was threatened when fire broke out in the piano storage shop of George I Read and Sons, spreading through three brick buildings in the Brockton Acre area. Estimated loss about $80,000.
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Prockton, Mas. Deg. Ll
George I’ Heed and Sons
Atery
Brockton
Dizzy Spells Nervous Days and Stomach Remedy Ad
A vintage plea touts Dave's Mentha Pepsin as a fast acting stomach remedy for indigestion gastritis and general malaise. It claims most misery stems from stomach trouble and urges readers to visit Hindle's Drug Stores or any druggist for a money back guarantee.
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Dave’s Mentha-Pepsin
Hindle Drug Stores
Dave Ahean
Lang
Dave
Mentha Pepsing
Hindle
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Windsor
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Springfield
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O .H. Brothwell
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Harry Harris
Los Angeles
Cal
Wiliam Wright
Benjamin
A. H. Brothwell
John Downs
Alice
Beatrice
Stevenson
Gertrude Murphy
Stanley Ribbins
George Gregory
Stanley Hibbins
Criminal Superior Court
Willam Hall
Missy Berths Banks
Walter Hall
Sheston
Alice Lockwood
Nor
Man Lockwood
Arthur Behrens
Irvington
Beretha Syshra
Reging Steucokenege
Beers
Jene Wheeler
Mundhy
Simsbury
Juin Mellen
Francis Mellent
Wiliam Nichols
Stepney
George Givessinger
Jamil
Mroo
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Garant
Situtfield
Aoaoher Gues
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Mos Jamies
Hurdon
Misa Labie Gorton
Thazel Duris
Moyet Tie
Rose
Milford High
Holloway
Plymouth
Lewis Stowe
Mufford Fire Department
J. D. Brown
Judge Brown
Jia
Verney Matthews
Lachevete Street
Legion Auxiliary
Allingtown
Katherine Simendinger
J. W. Simendinger
Huntington Road
Mary Reich
Union City
N. J
Miss Reich
Simendinger
Clara Simendinger
Joseph Simendinger
New Rochelle
St. Joseph's Church
West Hoboken
Middle Village
Stratford Avenue
Avon Park
St. Michaela
P. J. Balls
Feeley Street
de Ruyter Howland
Batls
Willan McCarthy
Henry Harford
Julia Novack
Vreeman Avenue
Ivegeauc
Joseph Chiarelli
Peter Mueller
North Haven
da Ruyter Lowland
Arjington J. Byrne
James Bitehle
Church Street
New Britain
Bitehle
Parent-Teacher Association Meets
Kiwanis
Monroe
Rhinelander
Board of Finance
Allen Parsell
Morningside Drive
Irving Hotchkiss
Maple Lane
Sound
John Muthaley
Raugatuck
Lere
Parsell
Watchkiss
Southport
Muthaley
Parsett
Hotchkiss
Pape
Ojoys
Broadway
Ojoy
Levert Drug Lo
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