Noted writer George Scotson-Clark funeral held in Westport
Westport Dec. 22 Funeral services for George Frederick Scotson-Clark a noted writer illustrator and culinary experimenter were held from Christ Episcopal church Burr avenue. The English born author and World War I officer with the 107th U S Infantry is survived by his wife. The couple ran Red Brick Inn on the Post road and he designed a shadow grand and illustrated children’s books.
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Westport
George Frederick Scotson-Clark
Christ Episcopal Church
Burr Avenue
Edward &. Reed
Willowbrook Cemetery
Scotson-Clark
London
England
America
Scotton-Clark
Bilvermine
Merwalk
Thomas Stearns
Post Road
Scotson- Clark
107Th U. S. Infantry
Old Fighting Seventh Regiment
New York City
Father Sullivan Named Spiritual Director at Hartford Deaf School
The Rev. John J. Sullivan of St. Raphael's church has been appointed by Bishop John J. Nilan to serve as spiritual director of the Hartford state deaf and dumb school and chaplain of St. Augustine's novitiate. He starts duties at year’s end and will reside at Ss. Augustine's in Hartford. Previously he had served as assistant to Rev. Thomas Sullivan at St. Raphael's.
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John J. Sullivan
St. Raphael's Church
John J. Nilan
Hartford
St. Augustine's
West Hartford
Father Sullivan
Ss. Augustine's
Thomas Sullivan
Center
Frank Streets
Peck Named Conservator for Clarence Benjamin
Henry C. Peck treasurer of Milford Savings Bank was named conservator by Milford Probate Court for Clarence H. Benjamin now at Hartford retreat. Application by Forrest Benjamin followed an earlier family meeting which discussed Jess D Roberts but Benjamin objected to Roberts and Peck was chosen. Benjamin property on Bridgeport Turnpike Milford may be sold to cover retreat expenses.
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Henry C. Peck
Milford Savings Bank
Milford
Clarence H. Benjamin
Hartford
Benjamin
Forrest Benja
Familly
Jess D. Roberts
Mary Taylor Methodist Church
Mr. Peck
Clarence Benja
Roberts
Peck
Bridgeport
Italian American Club Re-Elects Officers
Fred Benefico was elected president of the Twelfth District Italian American Political club for the fourth consecutive time. Santola D Andrea is vice president and S Mangioni treasurer for the fourth term. Edward Corvino financial secretary, Peter Sussogna recording secretary, Gregorio D Elia frat trustee, Nicholas Badamo second trustee, Pasquale Iassogna third trustee, Paul Carving sergeant at arms. A welfare committee named: Nicholas Badamo, P Pizierusso, Paul Corvino, Pasquale Iassogna, John Di Menno.
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Fred Benefico
Mr. Benefico
Santola D'Andrea
S. Mangioni
Edward Corvino
Peter Sussogna
Gregorio D'Elia
Nicholas Badamo
Pasquale Iassogna
Paul Carving
P. Pizierusso
Paul Corvino Pasquale Iassogna
John DiMenno
Two Days' Work for Ponselle Wig at Metropolitan Opera
New York, Dec. 22. Willam Punzel the Metropolitan wig maker spent two days crafting Norma's long red wig for Rosa Ponselle in the current Met season. Punzel, a 25-year veteran, is among seven members listed 20 years ago and still active, ensuring final authority on wigs and costumes for male stars.
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New York
Associated Press
Norma
Rosa Ponselle
Metropolitan
Willam
Papa
Punzel
Papa Punzel
Angel
Haense Ane Gretel
David Nyes
Homer
Louise Homer
Allconig
Pari- Lone
Oles
Aul Boisier
Heirich Coureid
Gatri-Cusazza
Paton
Oscar Lance
Bruge
Lionel Mapieson
Boys Club Party To Be Held Today In Bridgeport
One thousand boys will attend two parties hosted by the Bridgeport Boy's Club this afternoon. Due to large turnout, youngsters under twelve go to one party while older members join the other in the gymnasium with refreshments served downstairs. A harmonica band performs and the 14 foot Christmas tree in the radio room will distribute candy and presents.
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Bridgeport Boy’s Club
Beardsley Park
Three Holiday Parties at City Hall Revealed in Reports
Three Christmas gatherings were held yesterday across City Hall. On the third floor staff shared turkey and fixings, while in the Common Council chamber city engineer staff feasted in the attic. Building department and comptroller's staff held a party in the rooms of the latter, with two more planned in the town clerk and tax collector offices noted to feature Christmas trees.
Easton Christmas Concert Held at Church
Easton reports the Jesse Lee M. E. Sunday school annual Christmas program at the Lee M E church including class songs solos by Dorothy Smith and Evelyn Kent, a Santa visit, and a later pageant titled The Way directed by Rev. H B Warren with 28 participants. church services Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. cantata to follow. The boy scouts meet next Monday. GE pension changes cut retirement age from 70 to 65 with a new employee trust.
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Santa Claus
W. B. Warren
Lee ME
Astor
H. B. Warren
the Christ
The
Voice
Howend L. Shaff
Abraham
Edgar Jennings
Arthur Wheeler
Herald Angels
Evelyn Kent
Helene Marsh
Edward Knight
Clifford Jennings
Erwin Edwards
Albert Sherwood
Harry Escott
Arthur Bush
Willard Gillette
Christ
China
Walter Jennings
Wapen
Anna Smith
India
Edne Sprandel
Italy
Howard Kuehn
France
Robert W. Marah
Belgium
Beyard Knight
Germany
Ralph Marsh
Russia
England
Fred Candee
Amerea
Exwin
Congregational Shure
Boy Scout
Lee M. E. Hall
Huntington Grange Plans Winter Program In Area
About a dozen Farmill River grange members met at Miss Ethel Beardsley’s home to map next year’s program. Events include a debate on whether women are better buyers, neighbor nights, a fruit and vegetable exhibit, and anniversary night to teach new members history. Also noted are local visits, recovered illnesses, and a boxing event at Clarke’s Hill to benefit a local fund.
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Huntington
Farmill River Grange
Ethel M. Beardsley
Earl Street
Ios
Willard
Nicholas
George Birdseye
Charles E. Millard
Charles Millard, Jr
Stratford
John Wilkinson
B. Leslie Baldwin
Ripton Street
Louise
James
Muriel
Robert
Stepney
Peter J. Reiter
Huntington School
Mabel Pal
Local Brief Notices and Ailments
A garbled item lists monetary amounts and names including Miss Marie Martin Mrs Wisner E Wison Mire Frederick EB Cawthra and A Arthur Rhe Ppardson with various sums. Anns Rogowski is ill with chicken pox.
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Mey
Marie Martin
Wisner E. Wison
Frederick EB. Cawthra
A. Arthur Rhe Ppardson
Anns Rogowski
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