Community Plans Christmas Festival in Milford Hotel Pembroke
Elaborate plans underway for the third annual Christmas tree and festival by Chemical Company No. 6 of Woodmont at the Hotel Pembroke on December 20. Firemen assisted by the Ladies Auxiliary will host a community event with meals for 300 and a program of entertain ment, tree, gifts, and dancing for residents of the Woodmont fire district from Cyseer Hiver to Morningside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Chemical Company No. 6
Woodmont
Pembroke
Webrough
Woodmont Fire District
Helen Buckingham
Agnes Kelley
John Barney
John Quirk
Mary Dormer
John Foehr
Catherine Kennedy
James Lewis
Mise Agatha Dillane
Andrew Healy
Guorge Beerher
Lavery
Adbert Lavery
Bridgemore
Mar-by-the-Sea
Reepherda
Gethieber
Tina Weet
Wilton Legion Post Holds Annual Election
At the Everett Ray Sey nour post Wilton, nominations were made for the annual election to be held next month. Candidates include Commander John McCarthy Harvey 1 down Carl Gustafson first vice commander Howard A Allen Will iam Poutti secord vice commander John Haight Fritz itux adjutant Robert Richardson trend weer Harvey Lina Carl Gustaf son William Weinberger chaplain Georgy Slanmer historian hon Seth Low Pierrepont mad John Me arth sergeant at arms Andrew Beaty Willam Jackson J. Roach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton
Everett Ray Seynour
Amercaun Lesson
John McCarthy
Harvey
Carl Gustafson
Howard A
Allen William Poutti Secord
John Haight
Fritz Itux
Robert Richardson
Trend Weer
Harvey Lina
William Weinberger
Georgy Slanmer
Seth Low Pierrepont
John Mearth
Andrew Beaty
Willam Jackson
J. & Roach
Policeman's Son Laid To Rest In Norwalk Cemetery
One of the city’s largest church funerals was held at Trinity Episcopal for William Sherwood Pennington, year old son of Chief of Police William W. Pennington. Interment followed at Riverside Cemetery with Masons services by Well Lodge. He is survived by his parents and a younger brother Harald.
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Norwalk
Der
Telem Service
Willliam Sherwood Pennington
Wiliam W. Pennington
Roed Street
Sald
Chapman S
Lewis
Eno
Eadward J. Sims
Pennington
Bie Music and
Vramatte Guild
Riverside Cemetery
Ath Masoni
Well Lodge
Wand
Harald
Norwalk Barber Receives National G A R Appointment
Gustave A Franke of 13 Harriet Street Norwalk, a surviving Civil War veteran and Buckingham post member, is named aide-de-camp to the national commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic. He served as post commander in 1914 1915 and has long been active as adjutant. Born in 184? he ran away at 14 to enlist in the Navy before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Awale
Gustave A Franke
Harriet Street
Norwalk
Grand Army of the Republic
Samuel Yorown
Frank
Buckingham
Navy
North Carolina
Weston Benefit Plays Impress Local Audiences
Weston residents enjoyed a charity evening featuring two plays by Bridgeport's Centy players of Bridgeport. Miss Grave Pillimas received praise for her performance, with dancing by MecHddys orchestrating a lively interlude. Proceeds added to Weston treasury as townsfolk support local services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weston
Wesson
Weston Sugne
Wes
Centy Players
Bridgeport
Appius
MecHddys
Webb Waldent
George Fuchinger
Mua
Ava Hallo
Norwalk
William Ho Davidee
Lordship Improvement Meeting and Winter Circus Plans
The Lordship Improvement Association schedules its regular meeting for Wednesday evening at Klremen's. Scout groups will stage acts for the Winter Circus, with plans discussed by the Lordship troop led by Scout master Lays. Guests at Mrs Vaughn's home included Mr and Mrs Carlon and children from Stratford. A successful Pinecule event was held Thursday evening at the Firemen's Hall by the Lordship Fire Association.
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Lordship
The
Lordship Improvement Association
Klremen
Wal
Eroy
Fests Vaughn
Airs Carlaon
Stratfard
Tordship
Stratford GOP Urges Strong Vote for Colonel Bingham
Stratford officials push Republican voters to back Colonel Hiram Bingham for U S senator. Wherler and Lewis urge turnout on December 16, arguing abstention hurts the party and praising Bingham's candidacy amid district delegates’ support.
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Stratford
Dec. T
Charles E. Wherler
Stratford Lepublican Town Committee
Hiram Bingham
United States
Coolidge
Lelen E. Lewis
Republican Town Committee
Repubcan
Colonel Bingham
Ifgit
Bingham
Schuyler Merritt
Merritt
Wuaeeler
Republican Party
Tisen
Alcorn
Wheeler
Bingham Sere
Vy Senate
Aum
Senate
Dingham
Connecticut
Ridgefield Notes and Local Socials From Town Page
Ridgefield updates include Samuel Ibner Denton on vacation in Havana en route to Panama, with upgrades planned for the New Drutted Lack on Main Street formerly Hibbare Block owned by Charles J. Ritch. Alfred W. Stevens of Marlboro, Mass. visits family. Miriam Stevens returns from a trip to Washington, D. C. and other towns. A girls’ health talk features Mrs. Mike of Connecticut Agricultural College. An old fashioned dance by Pilgrim Lodge is set for Dec. 12 at Town Hall with a drill exhibition by Progressive Lodge. The 94-year-old Jerualem Lodge Grand Master William Henry Jeers shows improvement. Local artist George W. Picknell of Silvermine and Miss Emily Judd visit town. A social at Mr. and Mrs. Clyde D. Riga’s in Danbury includes Mrs. Raymond Lat rate. Mary Qinda Bradley hosts a party in honor of Miss Landa De The sound crowd attend a movie. Town folks and visitors are noted in brief chatter and assorted calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred W. Stevens
Marlboro
Mass
Stevens
Charles H. Stevens
Tuscus
Mrs Stevens
National Capital
Ridgefield
Elmer Northrop
Betts
New Haven
Ellen Cringe
David Chidte
Werase
Bish
Mikie
Connecticut Agricultural College
Pilgrim Lodge
Town Hall
Progressive Lodge
Danbury Guard Tein
William Henry Jeers
Jerualem Lodge
M. George W. Picknell
Silvermine
Picknell
Stidgefeld
Emily Judd
James D. Shaw
Ares
Fred Mins
Samuel Ro
Van-Inslaw
Clyde D. Riga
Thanbury
Raymond
Wielley
Masses
Marlon
Mary Qinda’ Bradley
Landa de
Plorence Morrison
Marling Heynods
Hila Nash
Trene Reyns
Beatrice Holmes
Helen Kela
Koocenen Hoppe
Gertrude Weldner
Esther
Mis. Davies
Mer
Fairfield Town Plans sidewalks curb resistance and reform
Fairfield residents heard that a state act blocks voters from ordering sidewalks and may bind the town with “shackles.” Dr. Donaldson urged repeal and replacement in the next legislative session to allow sidewalk projects on Post road and in Pegnut Swamp area. Town officials and committees discussed patrols, school partitions, and community events as civic activities continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Dee. Ty
First Church of Christ
Br. W. W. Donaldson
Town Plan Commission
hLuncheon Eink
Donaldson A. Riker
John Buckingham
Gould Homestead
Ash Creek
Pegnat Swamp
Southport
Dle
Farrfield
T4ons Club
Bridgeport
Fairfield Tanchén Club
Black Rock
J. Nelson Hutchison
Cha
Orville W. Holm
Ormer
Ridgefield
Church of Christ
Church Perlora
Donaldson
Illinois Pastor Accepts Danbury Church Post
The Rev Norman H Robertson D D has left Shelbyville Illinois to accept the pastorate of the Danbury Church of Christ. He arrived in Danbury after a 1160 mile drive and addressed a meeting of church members detailing his trip. Mr and Mrs Robertson then met parishioners at the church last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danbury
Norman H. Robertson
D. D
Shelbyville
Ith
Church of Christ
Mrr. Botterson
W. H. Allen
Whittier
Col
Fey
Robertson
Christmas Sale And Community Events In Devon
Devon December notes report the St Andrew's Guild selling homemade work and aprons at Mrs J J Pong’s Ridge Port avemic on December 11 for Christmas inclusion. Other items mention the Sunshine Circle tea and entertainment, a meeting at the Community House on Van Avenue Myrtle Head Mounty, and plans for a Christmas party and New Year Eve dance. A Redmen Ace Kenush tribe fundraiser is noted for December 16 at Codart Theatre with prayers for needy children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devon
St. Andrew's Guild Ayill
J. J. Pong
Ridge Port Avemic
Sunshine Circle
I Ron HW
Muiete Tall
van Avenue
Myrtle
Helen Lister
Revwyn Street
Redmen
Codiat Theatre
Prk Anelrews
Clarence Judd
Pham
Harry Jad
Laurel Aveaue Walent Beach
In Gray
Westport accident toll and community notices in Huntington
After a fatal Westport accident, Joseph Adeski died and funeral plans are set in Bridgeport. Local residents Jennie Adeski Alice Adeski and Edward Adeski return from St Vincent's Hospital. The Huntington notices include school attendance, volunteers at the school, visitors, and a Children’s Night committee listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Jennie Adeski
Alice Adeski
Edward Adeski
Telr
Booth
Tif
St. Vincent's Hospital
Westport
Joseph Adeski
Bridgeport
Michael J. Wesolowski
John Wesolowaki
Barbara Wesolowaki
Huntington School
Imeda Adeski
Veronica Bascik
Laura Beattie
Rockwell
Beattie Ruth Beattie
Ezabeta Benedict
Anna Doblnsky
Fllett Farr
George Feltovic
Mary Feltovic
Edna Fitz-Patrick
Frances Fitz-Patrick
Herbert Itz-Patrick
Anna Gotsch
Olga Gotsch
George Graves
Hilzabeth
Oresco
Frederick Hubbell
Mary Hubbell
Dorothy Jennings
Henry Jennings
Margaret Jones
Clorin
Ja McGuire
Frank Papale
Trene Penny
Derries Cerley
Edythe Peterson
Muriel Peterson
Ray Helen Rau
Prererick Teau
Rose Behwaller
Thith Spada
Bar- Int
Clarence Webb
Horace Webb
Mary Halk
Fearmill
Change
Dee
Cha Gallapink
Mra
Olu
Ahellon
Frederick KR. Cawthra
Stephen Temakuni Mis
Michael J. Wesolowek
Miremen elect officers. funeral notice for Long Hill resident
At the Miremen monthly meeting officers were elected for the coming year. Mrs Fred Turney of Long Hill died in Bridgeport after long illness and is survived by two children. Funeral at her daughter Mrs George A Clark in Long Hill on Wednesday at 2 p.m. Interment in Long Hill cemetery. Tessie Green visiting Bridgeport to recuperate. Epworth League rally to be held Thursday evening at the Swedish Methodist church in Bridgeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mouthport
H. H. Rennell Sa
Southport
Pequot
Lincoln School
Smith
Elizabeth H. Tibbetts
Washington
Nathan Hele
Greenfield Hill
Girl’ Scouta
Wiliam F. Smith
Silliman
Grasemere Parent-Teacher Association
Chasmere School
Fairfield Parent-Teacher Association
Sherman School
St. Thomas’ School
Greenfield Congregational Church
Tomorow
Southport Village Improvement Association
Wakeman Memorial
Ladies’ Ald Society of the Faith
Thomas Jashar
Long Tibi
Bee.t
Miremen
Arthur J. Wuolf
Walker
Hawisy
Rocard Keeton
Charles A. Kelfoge
Leslie M. Whitney
John W. Brench
George A. Mark
Walter
Hawley
Iankoini Matliett
Herbert KE. Walker
George A. Griffin
Fred ‘Turney
Bridgeport
Long UU
George A. Clark
Long Mi
Stobert Turney
Stafford
George Alark
Long Hill Cemetery
Tessie Green
Uridgeport
Epworth League
John Myers
Honeyspot School Pupils Achieve High Attendance Honors
Stratford dec 9 large group of Honeyspot school pupils attained 100 percent attendance in the first quarter. Names listed span kindergarten through eighth grade, with numerous students from each class noted for perfect attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratford
Kindrgarten
Ralph Rizzo
Josephine Manerio
Mary Cenzi
Theresa Squizzo
Ernest Anderson
Lawrence Day
Salvatore Pizzuth
Gussie Truncone
Annie Sherback
Cice de Libro
Salvatore de Libro
Joseph Sherpack
Joseph Lukas
Joseph Paoli
William Sehbride
Marian Braatz
Nancy Cepella
Claire Courtney
Gertrude Janukernuit
Mary Ralakay
Elsie Kleps
Elizabeth Mih”ovko
Anna Sopchok
Agnes Suky
Edith Wallatt
May Dubaime
Emma Squezio
Anna Wallatt
Tose Zulek
Local Notes From Monroe Area Churches and Residents
Monroe notes report Lady Martha Chapter OES elect officers at December 17 reguar meeting and appeal for donations to Eastern Star hospital. Firemen’s dance at Stepney Fire House Friday and Stepney Church Christmas program Friday December 26. Harmony Grange observer night Thursday with Miss Lewis and others. Willing Workers of Baptisteburgh host Saturday event. Monroe Congregational Church gathers December 13. Local residents visiting, entertaining, and traveling between Monroe, Bridgeport, Greenwich, and Montrago. Birth of Donald Edward Joyce announced. Ruth Yeardaley formerly of Monroe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ibe
Hammony Grange
Jalan Lewis
Ath Lucas
Ebby
Ladare Ute Camming
Baptisteburgh Wall
Jag Welle
Monroe Congregational Church
Walter Hazard
Center
Frank Wellg
Trumbull
Morris French
Bridgeport
Abte Damm
John Larson
Fairfield
Benedict Beardsley and Sons Hoger
Moose Hill
Merbert Smith
Greenwich
Edward Curtins
Edward
Herbert Partridge
Charles W. Deane
Brana
Montrago
N.Y
Stanley Joyce
Stepney
Donald Edward
Yuraday
Alia. Joye
Ruth Yeardaley
Westport Nurse Narrowly Escapes Injury After Car Overturns
Westport nurse Miss Katherine S McCormick, driving on Compe street, left the road on a wet embankment after a tire failed. She suffered a cut on an arm and shock. Dr. Wilwin R. Madson treated her. Police reported no confirmed accidents on nearby roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westport
Telecram Frvice
Ompe Street
Katherine S McCormick
Wilwin R. Madson
Morningside Drive
Bridgeport Masons entertain Milford Lodge visitors
About 100 members from Ansantawae lodge A F and A M visited Bridgeport to attend a DeMolay Chapter program titled Aneantewee Night. The event featured DeMolay degrees and a future Master Mason degree conferral by Milford’s Worshipful Brother Downes with plans for a Middletown trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Ansantawae Lodge A. F & A.M
Bridgeport
Middletown
Arthur BE
van Avenue
Flist Church Brotherhood
Church School of the First Church
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Rob Vance
Bad Vance
Mufosd High Acont
Mephewson
Vance
Rhe
Wilton Legion Post
National
Mother Gray
Pepe
Illinois
Long Hill
Honeyspot School
Joseph Hughes
Lewis Rizzo
James Sabo
Philip Truncone
Norman Fellows
Dominick Depasqua
Esther Anderson
Tessie Corotta
Anna Des Panqua
Edna Kleps
Elizabeth Kopcko
Margaret Mudrich
Helen Sopehak
Helen Wallet
Mary Sherback
Genlevieve Nangle
Jennie Kemondy
Sophise Knapp
Elsie Dawson
Tony de Tibro
Steven Harber
George Kalkitas
Willam
Monroe
Westport Methodist Church
Methodist Church
Keslie Frazer
Mary E. Simpson
Leste Frazier
Dorothy Simpson
J. H. Sniften
Milashel Simpson
Stanley Fillow
Leslie Frazer
John Ryan
Saugatude
Samuel E. Brown
Main Street
Neighhborhoods Nature Club
Grover M. Allen
Loston
Brary
Central St
Compo Engine Company
Saugatuck
Herbert Welch
Edward Brown
Thomas Hartigan
Edward Fable
Ralph Lane
C. I Nash
W. Clark Crossman
Ludlow Road
Kink Street
Etig
Janary
Charles Fairs Fends
King Street
Austin Wakeman
Drabate Court
Washington D
Westport Fire District
William McFee
Library Hall
Lbrary
Bridgeport Masons
Milford Lodge
Bosaks
Horkevino
Bosak
Nature
Bosak’s
Bosak Manufacturing CO
Ranton
Sa Fe Bosaks Hoake Vini
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