Breaks in Newtown houses solved say police
Dec 18 report states the mystery of recent house breaks at W. Parslee Franklin Jonathan and Rev J G Wellol has been solved with missing articles recovered. It is deemed an act of boys and no prosecutions will follow. Grand Jury Georges Hayes and Constable Thomas Cation investigated last night. Additional notes mention residents returning from trips and a local social club activity with whist games and Christmas plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladge Nmayyows
Hyearks
Parslee
Frank H. Jonantan
J. GB. Wewell
Sality
Grand Turoy Georges E. Hayes
Constalle Thomas Cation
Eerstood
Redding Town Christmas Tree and Play
Redding residents gather at the basement of the Methodist church for a community Christmas program by Center school and Sunday School of neighboring churches. A drawnlaclcd Dickens Christmas Carol will be staged under Brother Lemuel Safford. A tree for the younger children will be displayed. the public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redding
Methodist Church
Center School
Bro. Lemuel Safford
Weston Christmas entertainments planned at local schools
Weston December 19 Special to the Telegram reports each school in town will hold its Christmas entertainment Friday afternoon at two o clock. Parents and friends are asked to attend. A nearby cement bridge near the former Sutton place is now open to the HUBs Mics Truth Bagiey home for the Christmas holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Ton
Sutton Place
Truth Bagiey
Smith Cotlero
Christwinna
Hincks Addresses Danbury Boosters on Christmas Charity
Danbury Boosters Club met at Floral Green to plan aid for needy families this Christmas through Associate Charities. William T. Hincks of Hincky Brothers & Company Bridgeport spoke on links between the National Chamber of Commerce and local business leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danbury
Boos@er
Florel Green
William T. Hincks
Hincky Brothers & ‘Company
Bridgeport
Hincks
Milford Legion Elects Platt as New Commander
At the Milford Post American Legion annual meeting Pellee Commissioner Clarance Li Blatt was elected commander for the ensuing year, succeeding Edward B. Brotherton. Other officers include John Allen vice commander and Harold W. Smith adjutant. Sons of Veterans and Knights of Columbus also held elections with C. Robert Chase elected commander for the year. A joint installation is planned for January 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nilfort
Milford Post
American Legion
Posva
Alemorin Mill
Clarance Li
Blatt
Platt
Edward B. Brotherton
John Allen
Harold W. Smith
Daniel J. House
C. Toward Pulver
Clarence Higby Baldwin
Ning
Algo
Edward 8. Brotherton
James B. Toocker
Robert Houghkirk
Herbert G. Fowler
I. W. T. Doolittle
Rugie Norris
Chester N. Bailey
W. J
Fisther
Sons of Veterans
George van Horn
Knighty of Columbus Hall
Aoadsy
C. Robert Chase
Harry Ford
Walter Mars
Raymond Mond
Song of Veterans, Grand Army and Womans Relief Corps
Long Hill Fire Company Plans New Year's Dance
Long Hill December report notes the new committee of the Long Hill Fire Company will host a New Year Eve dance. The event aims to start a winter series of dances after popularity last year. The piece also mentions a cold snap boosting wood business and hunting for Christmas trees in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Hill Fire Company
Lone Hill
Wilinke
Thia
Monroe Socials and Local Installations Highlight Dec 19
Monroe reports a busy day with Wallingford guests entertained at the Beach home and Centre Monda relatives visiting Shelton families. Connecticut Light and Power crews wired the Centre, Fire House, and Congregational church while local residents visited Shelton. Washington Lodge No. 19 Masons held an installation at Monroe with Lady Martha Chapter EF present. H. Randall of Langston gave an engaging program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Shelton
Oliver Glakelands
Connecticut Light and Power Company New
Centrr
J Myr
Charles Schatz
B. C. Shelton
M. J. Lord
Susie Smith
Shelton
Masonic Temple
Washington Lodge No. 19
A. M
Monroe
Lady Martha
Atastes H. Randall
Lang Mol
Ex Mayor's Widow to Be Buried in Norwalk
The body of Mia Anon Lee widow of John Mhlen Norwalk mayor, will be brought to Norwalk for burial at Norwalk cemetery Thursday. Rev Louis B Howell of St Pauls Episcopal will officiate. Mrs Lee died Monday in Newark at age 69. She survived by longtime companion Charley Riley and brother Charles Wing of Montezuma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Mia
Anon Lee
John Mhlen
Cy Whursday
Duriai
Norwall
Louis B. Howell
St. Paul's Episcopal
Lee
Newark
Ong Man
Charley Riley
Charles Wing
Monteiols, N
Hospital Receives Modern Anesthesia Apparatus
Danbury December 19. Ex Senator Charles S. Peek presents Danbury Hospital with a complete modern gagaxyren anesthesia apparatus. The device is among the most up to date of its kind and fills a great need at the local hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danbury
Danbury Hospital
Charles S. Peek
Shelton Judge Denies Removal of Conservator Hurd
Special to the Telegram reports Judge of Probate William Curnias refused the petition to remove conservator Walter B. Hurd, nephew, for Tibbie A. Hurd of Middletown asylum. Neighbors argued interference with her affairs. Miss Hurd cited ability to handle her own matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelton
Dace
William Curnias
Alchteen
Tibbie A. Hurd
Middletown
Walter B. Hurd
Curnias
Miss Hurd
Hurd
John B. Dillon
Bridgeport
White Hint
Usid
Connecticut Light and Power Company
Yarmission
Miss Jord
Burial Today For Boy Killed By Gun Explosion
The funeral for Jacob Mohr a 24 year old killed when his shotgun exploded will be held today at 1 pm from New Fairfield Congregational Church. He will be buried in Wooster Cemetery Danbury. He was found dead in the woods after a searching party spent the morning looking. He survived by his parents Mr and Mrs Jacob Mohr one brother and three sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Mohr
Wooster
Danbury
Mohr
Dr. and
Mes
Shelton 10 Enter City Triumvirate For Good Schools
Shelton, Dec 13 Special to the Telegram The movement toward a three city plan with Shelton Derby and Ansonia sharing school issues gains traction Derby approves Ansonia pursues study Many expect joint board meetings to ease regional education matters The Ansonia Marys and local Parent-Teacher group plan a Christmas community tree at Vilga school grounds Exercises on Christmas Eve led by Prof Bayley Music director Volunteers Marys held a well attended card party last evening in the hof rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelton
Derby
Ansonky
Ansonia
Unisen
Camb
Syeteim
Ana
Lalaye Vite
Mssnelay
Vilga
Lafayette
Bayley
Leagher
Miusic
Mary
Catherine Tredly
Mary Murphy
Anma Havaaler
Mary Cripbina
Mary Costella
Mary Cullen
Marion Groat
Lordship School Event Attracts County Guests
Dee special to Telegram describes a poetry schoolhouse gathering at 3 15 Thursday afternoon with Mrs Charles Hyon of Queen Street and Mas J Earley of New York as guests. Visitor Mr Tivon plans winter departure to Revere Street. Mrs Finn Eemes from Boston visits Mia Josepharsen on Pvel Avenue.
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Lordship
Dee
Mas. J. Earley
New York
Charles Hyon
Qwenm Avenue
iTivon
Revere Street
Finke
Prospert Drive
Gledhill
N Vivenke
N Finke
Siratfod
Finn Eemes
Boston
Mia
Joseph Alarsen
Pvel Avenue
Barnum's Water Taste Traced In Stamford Rail Tale
Special to the Telegram recalls James H. Spaulding of Stamford describing PT Barnum as a genial, influential traveler who once asked for water from a caboose spring. Spaulding details Barnum sipping spring water with relish, his jovial nature, and a long railway career with the New Haven line amid harsher times and stricter rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swamford
James H. Spaulding
Stamford
New Haven Road
Barnum
Bridgeport
Mr. Spadding
Cirenaes
Clrcus
P. T. Barnum
Aix
Caboose
Halem River
Manuroneck
Mr. Barnum
Reich
Coronel
Stepney Social and Local Notices Close of Year Events
Stepney December notes report a farewell gathering for Raymond Tamara at Adama Street home, with dancing, lunch, and gifts as he heads to Florida. Local figures include L. V. Slade’s porker incident and Mrs Emma Nichols with Mrs Bertha Sutherland shopping for Methodist Christmas gifts in Park City. Mrs Mary Corning marks a milestone birthday.
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Stepney
Raymond
Tamara
Blade
Shue
Tarmer
Martin Castela Sperding
Shelton
Charlee
Emma Nichols
Bertha Sutherland
Park City
William Kruger
Mary Corning
Liquor Case Leads to Fine and Jail for William O'Brien
Special Telegram report: William O'Brien of 15 Wislow Street was fined 400 and costs and sentenced to 16 days in jail by Judge Young after arraignment on liquor selling charges. A raid on O'Brien's home recovered about £5000 worth of liquor. defense counsel objected but the court overruled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William of O'Brien
Wislow Street
Damugl Young
Jagern
One Offender To Face Town Court Tomorrow
David Gerricy of 33 St James Place Brooklyn appears in town court tomorrow charged with operating a motor vehicle without a license and failing to register a vehicle. He was arrested December 12 by Sheriff Mdpar H Petry during an attempt to drive through Greeps Farms with improper markers on his vehicle.
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Westport
Telegram
David Gerricy
St. James Place
Brooklyn
Keith
Hei
Mdpar H- Petry
Greeps Farms
Noted Surgeon Dr. Geo B Wicks Dies on Estate
Greenwich reports the death of Dr George B Wickes at his country home Indian Chase Park after a long illness. The 37 year old, formerly of New York City, studied at Athena College Philadelphia and belonged to a fraternity. He is survived by his wife and son Edward Blair Wicks, a daughter Helen, and a sister Mrs Alfred Roughley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacy Th Cavanaugh
Eleanor
Cavanaugh
New York City
Frederik J. Grouch
Roy
New Haven
Leonard Shepard
Toy Shepard
New Hayes
Sandy Hook
Country Club
Wal‘Jace N. Mitchell
S. O. Howard Hall
Rodney PF
Shenard
Greenwich
George BE. Wickes
Hodhy
Indian Chase Parl
Trav Guy Parsons
Wicks
Athnetiag College
Philadelphia
Caé
Edward Blair Wicks
Helen
Alfred Roughley
Fairfield Church Choirs Plan Cantata and Christmas Programs
The united choirs of Stratfield Baptist and Grace M E churches will present a cantata at 7 30 PM on two successive evenings at Fairfield churches. The Christmas party for children follows with Santa, gifts, and sleigh-of-hand tricks. Carol groups from Stratfield will sing as they practice under Herbert A Stout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pairfteld
Stratfield Taptist Church
Grice M. BE
Camnuta
Grage M. i
Uitfield
Churely
Servies
Otviock
Lee Wilde
Sevrto
Rank M. Armstrong
Arthur Knight
Jesus of Nazareth
Jowety
Brratfield
Chrigmas
Wall
Stratfield
Herbert A. Stout
Fruit growers seek national headquarters at Milford
Milford Der Telegram reports secretary H C Miles of the American Pomological Society plans a December 18 meeting at the execution camp near Clarenaud to discuss establishing the National headquarters here. Miles believes there is a good chance to gain broad support and set up the center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
C. C. Miles
American Pomolestial Society
Cammina
Phelan
Stratford Lodge Minstel Show Proves Most Successful Yet
Stratford Lodge staged a minstrel show in collaboration with Americ Lodge and Azalia Chapter to benefit the local Masade Organization. Under Joseph F. E. Hainer the production featured Fred Taylor as musical director and Raymond B. Jones as business manager, with extensive roles across stage, makeup, lighting, and orchestration. The program blended ballads, southern melodies, jazz numbers, and a gallery chant, drawing many members from Azalia Chapter and the Stratford lodge to ensure a notable community event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratford
Fellowcraft Seroolation
St. John's Lodge
Americ Jodge
US DB
Azalla
Masade
Stratford Maasons
Joseph FE. Hainer
Fred Taylor
Raymond 8. Jones
George W. Kelso
Tonies Roth
T. B. Perry
Robert E. Loller
John Stoll, Jr. Dearmen
Ezra W. Graham
Raymond B. Jones
Raymond
Thomas Well
Clarke P. Lane
Jr Mise
Margaret Swatles
Mr. Miller
Harry Baker
W. A. Briggs
Ralph A. Chailee
A. K. Clausen
F. ©. Clausen
A. Cowdery
Harry M. Pawson
Richard Dutton
Emma Smith
Hesaie
Wadhucis
Aeting Ag Uthors
Mary Buckley
Florence Cummings
Mary Cummings
Hv Heating
Marly Kahler
Helen Perry
Mildred Smith
Florence Staples
B. Gotthardt
Bridgewater
William J. Jioya
Bernie Graham
Joseph Harris
W. EF. Wwadhams
Stonery
Darien 1924 Guild Officers Elected and Local News
Special to Telegram reports Darien elects 1924 officers Artemus Holiness as president Lynford Dickinson co president Edward Wilson secretary treasurer Westminater Guild at Presbyterian church held weekly meeting sewing of Christian articles. Mrs John MacGlashan Noroton Heights gave solos at Soldiers' home in Noroton. George Fisher pauant at Stamford hospital resting at home by Sunday. Miss Jean Murray of Noroton Heights studying in Paris to spend Christmas in Switzerland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darien
Jien
Artemus Holiness
Lynford Dickinson
Etary-Trnayarer
Edward Wilson
Westminater’ Guild
Aft! Presbyterian Church
Mechanic Street
John MacGlashan
Noroton Heights
Noroton
Wilton
Fairbanks
King's Highway
George Fisher
Stamford
Wetl
Jean Murray
William, Murray
Paris
Switzerlad
Ridgefield Lodge Elects Officers in Initiation
Special to The Telegram reports Ridgefield Lodge number 19 elected officers at their initial election last night. Noble Grand Wilton Fitch, vice grand Charles Joilla, secretary Frank Taylor, treasurer H. E. Hull, and trustee for three years Hany BD Hull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgefield
Yee
Hyrim Loage
Man Who Fell in Street Is Identified at Greenwich
Greenwich dispatch reports an unidentified man found in a street fall. The man was taken to Greenwich Hospital Monday night by Officer Peank O Connor and later identified as John Ford of 232 Broadway, New York. He said he came to Greenwich seeking work, drank something at a drug store, then collapsed and awoke in hospital before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwich
Gnedal
Milford Church Gift Service Promises Christmas Program
The Ply mouth church Sunday school department hosts a Christmas gift service on Sunday afternoon December 23 featuring organ preludes, carols, solos by Ruth Atkins and others, a Christmas story titled The Other Wire Man, a missionary fund offering, and presentation of gifts with a dedicatory prayer and benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Bec
Plymouth Church
R- G. Parmelle
Weganlat
Ruth
Atkins
Lois Thomas
Old Cathay
Ethel L Hawkins
Missionary Fund
oMering
Yhee
Alice T. Smithy
Manger
Eleanor Crawford
Harriet Bald Rogamond Jeffery
Bernners Gil
Roger McKie
Hell
Jesus
Miss Wakeman Weds Quietly in Southport Church
In Southport today Mrs Saran Mere Wakeman daughter of John Bradley Wakeman and John Bulley Wood were married at the Episcopal church by Rev Richard Hatch rector of Trinity. The couple planned a short wedding trip and will reside in Southport. Mrs Wooda is a noted dairy expert having won prizes at New York and Connecticut shows. The ceremony was a quiet affair attended by a few friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southpgoht
Saran Merehous Wakeman
John Bradley Wakeman
John Bulley Wood
Richard Hatch
Trinity
Episcopal
New York
Connecticut
Devon and Beaches Devon Teachers Hold Christmas Party
Milford teachers gathered at Central Grammar school for a Christmas party with games dancing and a grab bag. The Devon school program Thursday will feature student performances including choruses, a sketch Christmas Plecher a health play and a drill. The Walnut Beach kindergarten fundraiser and Sunday school board officers were announced at community events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devon
Milford Terachers
Gue
Central Grammar School
Mabel ‘Swarts
Helen Conedon
Mize
Mazie Burns
Tanneil
Florence Cari
Ruth Pratt
Catherine Muhes
Sophie Thelin
Winderg@arten
Prada
Wepawang
Walnut Geach School
Walnut Beach
Christmess Fund
Sun' Day School
Devon Union Church
Thomas Lauridsen
Fairview Street
Farris
Hawke
Harry Wiluiman
William Puar
T. Clarke
Airs
Willan
Pearson Aawlec
Mab Evar
Trogstrer
Charles Plummer
Acethur Nash
Henry Webb
A Chamberlain Cleral
Helen Wheeler
Easton and Monroe lodge installation and local notices
Easton Dec 18 The Telegram reports installation of officers at Washington Lodge No 1 at More Center with Mr and Mrs Candna Jol Candee and others attending. Easton Grange 140 to confer third and fourth degrees on a class Thursday. Mrs Willard Gillette arranging program after meeting. A L Pavinton of Tate to preach at Congregational and Baptist churches next Sunday. Gift and More Close Friday. Christmas recess programs and concerts planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Pavinton
Tate
Wil
Ma. Purinton
H. R. Purinton
United Church Af
Arthur Sherwood
New York
Erwit
Edwards Ware
Harry Bawande
Wiliam McCauler
Boeraés
Hattal Avenue
Bridgeport
Mother List
Willians Laper
Scarlet fever and diphtheria plague Paueleliy town
Three cases of scarlet fever and one of diphtheria were reported in Paueleliy this week, Health Officer E L Poole said. The cases are scattered across Grasmere and Stratfield sections, following a previously clear health record last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fatreield
Spetin
Poole
Grasmere
Stratfilad
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W. T. Hincks
Danbury Boosters
Milford Legion
City
Isba
Harlem River
Harrum
Geo. B. Wicks
Fairfield
Prise Bonnet
Ron
Cohoner
Stratford Lodge
Fellowcraft
Association
Milford Church
Wakeman
Southport
Devon and Beaches
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Gorton
Mrs. Busy
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London
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