James Dagon Dies in Norwalk After Operation
Norwalk world War veteran James Dagon died at Norwalk Hospital following an intestinal operation. A prominent local businessman, he helped found the Connecticut Basketball League, led Norwalk sports for 15 years, organized teams that won state honors, served in the National Guard, and promoted boxing events with the Norwalk Sporting Incorporated Club. He was 36, survived by his mother, wife Martha, three sisters, two brothers, and one daughter. Funeral services set for Hudson Street home and St Mary’s Church with burial in St Mary’s Cemetery.
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Norwalk
J Dagon
Teday
Dagen
Dagon
Martha Mush-Dagon
Mary
Hudson Street
St. of Mary's Church
Durial
St. Mary's Cemetery
St. Marr's School
Tie
Mc Dagon
Nantes
Frank Godfrey
Charles J. Valentine
Connecticut
Giaversvalle
N.Y
United States
Pagan
John Levy
Bridgeport
Georty Schoen
Policc
Danbury
Justus Jiennel
Stantond
Connecticut National Guard
Pagan, Goldfroy and Valentine
Skleton
Coast Artillery
Bison
Tshir Sovmeanl
Lin G. Wrisht
Fion
Norwick Sportin Incorporatory
Wags
Naveviller
Voluntee Fire Department
Rome
Abe
Daganaras
Red Men
Dia
Bethe
Stele
Norwalk Board Eyes New Schools in Budget Session
Norwalk education board to meet Tuesday evening to discuss two new schools and additions to attract staff. The special session will precede a regular meeting.
Cherry Blossoms Bloom in Fairfield
The Telegram reports unseasonable warm weather has Fairfield townsfolks noting early blooms. Apple blossoms dandelions and cherry blossoms appear in gardens while cottages near Fairfield beach reopen earlier than usual. Residents observe robins and other signs of spring.
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Fairfield
Fairfield Beach
Residenta Inverveo
Milford Church Dedicates Annex for Centenary Year
Milford church marks its 287th anniversary by dedicating the Wieex Memorial Annex, a $30,000 project funded by Mrs Wilcox and local groups. The addition includes gym space, kitchen, dressing rooms, and a balcony. Town highway work and a river retaining wall will enhance the site as part of the park system.
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Mra. Wilcox
Ladies’ Benevolent Union
Young Ladies’ Aid Society
Fredan M. Case
Wapawaus
Northwest Sky Pilot Tells of Mission Work
The Telegram reports Rovest ley, leader of the Puget Sound conference of the Methodist Episcopal church, known as the Sky Pilot of the Lumberjacks, spoke at the Norwalk Methodist Episcopal church. He described his home mission work among northern workers and discussed ongoing efforts in the Northwest.
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Northwest Sky
Rovestley
Q Stembe
Puget Sou
Norwalk Methodist Episcopal Church
Home Missionary Board
Rey
Wartley
Grea
American Schools to Stay in Turkey
The American school system in Turkey will remain operating. An inquiry by the Nations Assembly into the status of such schools is under way. New charters will be granted under the supervision of the Allied authorities in Constantinople as part of postwar arrangements.
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Turkey
British financiers push to save Russian banks deal
British financiers press for restoration of confiscated foreign properties as banks in Russia face chaos. Colonel J. W. Hein arrives by ship to participate in discussions invited by New York capitalists seeking Russia's financial recovery.
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NEA Yoius
Maeve
HOO Ina
Russke
Phn
J. W. Héin Salud
Aquitania
Ite
New York
Manelal
Rusia
Cuckhch Mold Canvass Testifies in St George’s
A general canvass of St George’s Catholic community was conducted yesterday to gather pledges for the budget. The vesper service at Sulelock drew attention as attendees discussed the plan and noted delays with the Des Sune event and the BL Pils hydscopal chyred meeting.
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St Georae’s
Sulelock
Norwalk Car Overturns. Injuries Reported Involved Party
An overturned car near Norwalk caused injuries to several occupants. Ralph T. Birt reported injuries and the vehicle was towed to a garage. Authorities cited reckless driving and improper registration, with multiple arrests and a court appearance slated for later.
King Urges Elks to Regard Bible as Greatest Book
Bridgeport speaker John T. King urged Norwalk Lodge No. 708 Elks to honor the Bible as the finest literature. He called members to support widows and orphans, uphold brotherhood, and preserve the nation during the annual memorial service at Regens Theatre. Rev. Frederick H. Jacobs voiced church support and the service included a solemn ceremonial procession.
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King
ELKS
Norwalk
Dee
John ‘T. King
Bridgeport
Norwalk Lodge
Regens
Hall Brotherhood
Frederick H. Jacobs
Norwalk Congregational Church
Miss Stewart Seeks Long Lost Mother Across Years
Miss Stewart, a 10 year old girl, searches for her mother after 15 years apart. Her mother, described as the daughter of Lie We Nhomar Sherilen, a former chief of N Haven, is reportedly in St. Louis. Additional details indicate a connection to Mise Havel Steasirl and a past residence near Medival Girl.
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Miss Stewart
Ge Howe
Liewe Nhomar Sherilen
Aunsaislank
N Haven
Dike Stewart
St. Louis
Auto plunge kills two near embankment
A car plunged thirty feet from a levee embankment near Nuys Alto, killing a man and a woman instantly. Five other occupants were seriously injured as investigators begin to piece together how the crash occurred.
Crown Pigs Strike In Irish Industry
An eleven weeks strike disrupts the Irish bacon industry as farmers and workers contest conditions. Dal vounty Donewal and other figures are referenced amid unclear wording about county fairs and farm ownership. The fragment hints at labor tension impacting livestock and processing.
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Dublin
Donewal
Hitler
County Fair
Owen Hiss
Eaveridlon
Incident at sea leaves crew missing and salvage effort under way
A maritime accident today resulted in several crew members washed overboard and an extensive rescue operation launched. Authorities reported a number of injuries and ongoing recovery attempts near the shoreline as weather conditions allowed the effort.
Hearts Afire in a Complex Love Web
Prudence Page, a 28 year old with a fraught romantic past, awakens to a tense triangle involving mentor and inventor Peter Armstrong and a wealthy patroness. As Prudence wrestles with faithfulness and desire, she flees Wins on Towers seeking refuge after losing her love, while Armstrong pursues her anew.
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Prudence Page
Bere
Prudence
Senvine
Wilrae
Peter Armstrong
Hriliin
Traymore
Armstrong
Westigad
Winson ‘Towers
Aryay
Han
Prudence Meets the Pilgrims at the Church
Prudence witnesses a scene of calm amid strangers as pilgrims file into a church setting. She confronts her own burden, teary yet resolute, realizing a need to act beyond financial strain and seek a path to dignity and aid.
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Caris
Rchuen
Green Giebles
Fife
Whiskey and ginger ale sale on Sunday noted
A fragmentary item reports whiskey and ginger ale sales on Sunday in Ancor Ma Te. The readable text mentions a bite lazy event and a dettle at winger ale, with unclear details and several garbled phrases. The piece preserves unusual wording and local tone despite missing context.
Miss Smith Weds Charles Peet In Milford Home
Miss Nellie G Smith daughter of Bane Smith wed Charles Peet at 4 West Main Milford. ceremony led by Rev Charles Wakefield at West Haven Baptist church with immediate family present. reception followed with guests from New York New Haven Stratford Devon Milford. couple to live at 9 Main Street.
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Henry G. Smith
West Main
Nellie G. Smiith
Bane
Smith
Charies Prat
Charlun Wakefield
Othe Weet Haven Baptist Church
Delle Smith
New York
Savith
Rucele
New Haven
Strateford
Devon
Milford
Pest
Oviatt Weed
Millard
Oviatt
Frank A. Lindsey
Lafayette Street
Narsonige
Leslie Wrigss
Smra
Claude Palmer
Mor. Lingley
Golden Ithl Street
Jitney and Auto Smash in Long Hill
A collision between a jitney and an auto near Boacn's carper in Long Hill injured several passengers. Two were seriously hurt, others bruised, and the drivers face charges as the jay event damaged both vehicles. Police expect to file further details Friday.
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Long Hill
Poole
Boacn
Norwalker Dies of Shock in 82nd Year
A Norwalker, aged about 82, died after a shock at home on Cove Avenue. Funeral services are set for tomorrow at 2 o’clock at Saint Mark’s, with burial in Lion Cemetery. The victim, Leroy Montgomery, was a longtime resident and owner of Expansion Full.
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Norwalker
Norwalk
Churen
Ds Cove Avenue
Vilow
Robert Foor
Furial
Lion Cemetery
Kim
O Leroy Montgomery
Christmas Plans at State Hospital in Middletown
The Connecticut hospital in Middletown prepares to observe Christmas with holiday festivities and gift distribution to help needy patients. Donors may send new gifts by December with packages labeled Christmas Donation, addressed to the State Hospital, to ensure prompt acknowledgment.
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State Hospital
Middletown
Lee
Connecticut
Hoxplin
Mja
Dielawn
Homplai
Bristol Man Held in Newtown on Three Charges
Anthony Mangialiana of South Center district was arrested by Constable Paul Gavanaux on improper registration. He faced trial before Justice McCarthy and paid $48.30 in fines. Another Bristol man, Dexter Cole of Prospect Street, was arrested for reckless driving and resisting an officer. bail set at $300. He will answer charges in court tomorrow. The article also describes a Hawley school entertainment event and lists several attendees and performances.
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Sandy Brook
Frederick Lockwood
Dexter Cole
Screer
Bristol
Morris D. Beers
Patrick Gannon
Gira Wien
Dustiey P. Ib. McCarthe
Tintor Clays
Hawley
Fawley School
Bluch
Mia
O. E. Stoddard
Isabelle A. Tierana
Thome Kennedy
Annoncer
Gration Mhs
Virel Ginlu
Darius Green
William McGuire
Louise Niehj Oly
Mies Dorothy Dinkler
Misa Tgabelle Tiemann
Iris Bes
Louise
Florence and
van Ferris
Little Red School House
Wiliam Peer Jr
Dorothy Thunder
Meri
Porpet
Wiliam
Bewis Carroll
Mias
Viola McGuire
Thabelle ‘Ciemann
Dorothy Dinkler
Julia Verey
Flennyr
Cavanaugh
Aline Gilson
New York City
Jucy Cavanaugh
Mr. Sperry
Sandy Hook
J. P- Corbert
Queen Street
M. J. Donahue
Wert Worthe
M. K. Donahue
Ww. S Pitschafer
Vaylor Avenue
Ming Mae Texan
Apnendiae
Vincents
Iyi
Reidgepurt Leat
Greenwich Elks Observe Memorial
Greenwich lodge of Elks held its memorial exercises with past exalted ruler W. Burn Wright delivering the address in the Red Men’s ball. Twenty six members took part as fourteen years have passed since the lodge’s founding. Leaders during the prior year were George H. Cemiskey, George WW, Thomas Fox, and Michael Wurrel.
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Ureuenwich
Greenwich Lodge of Elks
Tenizhi
W. Burn Wright
Singerc
Orge H. Cemiskey
Georer Www
Thomas Fox
Michael Wurrel
Port Babe Dies at April Hospital Burial in Greene Cemetery
Special Telegram reports Jer. 2 year old boy named Boyaberth Gombos died this morning at 11 oclock while at the hospital. Burial will be in Greene Cemetery.
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Babe
Jonn Gombos
Gombos
Greene Kismy
Eight Year Old Wounded in Woods by Teenager Demand to Dance
In Milford a 13 year old classmate fired at eight year old George Wagner when he refused to dance. The bullet pierced his leg near the hip and he was treated locally before returning home. Police arrested Joseph Sobaniec who carried a rifle and claimed the demand led to the shooting. Wagner, hospitalized then recovering, faces the injury with no serious complications reported.
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Milford
Dec. Y
George Wagner
Laula Wagner
Naugatuck Gardens
Joseph Sos Banine
Neugatuele Avenue
Devon
Wagner
Gulf Refining Company
Z W. Duning
Sobanine
Guilt Refining Company'n
Housatonic
Sobanjat
Sobseniac
Sobaniac
Gylt
Frank Douglass
Supe
Pearlee Jamey M. Maaer
J. E. Dorsey
Sqbaniac
New Havan
Boyan
Two Gunmen Rob Theade Manager Near Manhattan Bridge
Two gunmen robbed the manager of $4,000 at a Lower East Side theatre as he prepared to enter a taxi near the Manhattan Bridge. They forced the chauffeur to drive away at gunpoint. A police officer fired several shots at the taxi but did not hit the suspects.
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New York
Maat
Manhattan Bridge
Hope Man Shoots Self in Akron Hotel Death
Akron December 2 Harre Mc Donnell hotel manager shot himself through the head and died instantly in his apartments while talking to his wife. M Collins of Bumalo, a house guest, says he had been worrying over business debts.
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Akron
Harre
McDonnell
Fini~se
Irs
M. Collins
Bumalo
Mason Killed by Gas in Edgewood Home
Providence dispatch reports Thomas Hope a prominent Mason and horticulturalist of Edgewood and longtime clerk of the United States District Court was found dead in his bathroom this morning. The medical examiner ruled accidental gas poisoning.
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Providence
Thomas Hope
Edgewood
R. T
United States District Court
Boy Hero Drowns After Saving Brother At Bath
In Bath Maine two boys Henry age 9 or 10 and his 7 year old brother Mitchell were playing near the Kennebec River when Mitchell slipped into the water. Henry jumped in to save him but both boys disappeared beneath the current. Rescuers recovered Henry's body later. Mitchell's fate remains uncertain.
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Bath
Maine
Tee
Henry
Dee
Emnebec
Mitchel
Auto Burns in Milford Fire Blaze
Milford fire department responded to an alarm this morning and found an auto engulfed in flames. No information could be obtained about the owner as police search for markers and clues in the wake of the incident.
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Milford
Railroad Labor Board chief warns against hasty rail laws
Ren W. Happar, chairman of the Railroad Labor Board, issued a statement saying railroads need a readjustment and a breathing spell to complete readjustment and prepare for facility expansion, not political taking. The public cannot benefit from frantic legislative experiments affecting railways.
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Chicago
Dec
Ren W. Happar
Railroad Labor Board
Community group to meet Tuesday for completion work
The community club will meet Tuesday afternoon at the S. Fave I. Phi will be completed at this time the council and finey work sale. Mrs. Thst rbh Us tyall entertain Tuesday afternoon. bridge game this week to be held.
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Trent LE
Phi
Saueihey
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