Huntington Fire Calls Out Men In Zero Weather
Huntington firemen faced a cold night when a Urrey call from the home of Sand Sant of White Hills led to a blaze at a lantern lighted house. One bury the nouse, burn ing the Moos and wall, smoke filled the place, but crews withdrew before tipping the lot. No serious injuries reported. the village helped with the response.
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Huntington
Duo 2d
Huntington Fremen
White
Linton
Mheme
Saul W
Yising
Sound View Avenue
Sheilon Brownson
Wolthoeach Academy
New Phtminshire
Stepney
Saul
Insnel T
Greenberg
Ther
Herux
Derby
Charles
MM Stvert Tia
American Legion Elects Ridgefield Officers
Ridgefield elects its American Legion officers for the year. Commander Harry Hull first vice commander Mawln Aven second vice commander Piltz tax adjutant Rohbert Keler treasurer Carlusta fson chaplain Seth Low Pierrpont sergeant arms Andres Brady executive committee Wilton Adams William Johnson Joseph Hubbard red Minnerly retiring commander John McCarthy to be honored. Installation planned with next regular meeting January 6.
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Ridgefield Ec
Everett Ray Seymou
American Legion Ladt
Harry Hull
Mawln Aven
Piltz Tax
Aljotant
Rohbert Keler
Carlusta Fson
Seth Low Pierrpont
Chorge Molcomer
Sergeaht
Andres Brady
Wilton 'F
C. Adams
William Johnson
Joseph Hubbard
Red Minnerly
John McCarthy
Ridgefield Women Plan Minstrel for Church Benefit
Ridgefield women arrange a minstrel show for a church benefit at St Albans church on January 2 and 3. The program features directions by Christopher Kane, with trained performers and a focus on fundraising for the ladies’ society.
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Ridgefield
American Legion Elects Smith Head of Milford Post
Milford Post of the American Legion chose Hurelil W Smith as commander for the coming year. Other officers named include Howat Haughkoki adjutant and James Rae finance officer, with a range of positions filled as the post celebrates its continuing community service.
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American Legion
Smith
Milford
Suevordy
Milford Post
Montat
Hurelil Wah
Rooserve
Wis Chusen
Clare
Howat Haughkoki
Janes Rae
Gregory
Danies
Chord Ryder
Chelstnus
Stratford Sewage Plant Declared In Excellent Condition
Stratford officials report the town’s sewer disposal system is in fine shape after a technical inspection by Charles L. Tool, assistant sanitary engineer, and J. Predertek Tack simi, director of sanitary engineering. The plant on the west shore of the Housatonic River was praised for its modern facilities and odor control, with the chlorinator operating satisfactorily.
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Stratford
Tels Gam
J. Predertek Tacksimi
State Department of Health
Rassent
J. Wl Utnier
Charles L. Tool
Ganttars
Manazter
South Avenue
Stiffiford
New England
Weston Christmas Church Plans Streamline Holiday Events
Parish notices outline Rev and Mrs Leong plans for church activities during Christmas week. A Christmas sermon by S. Edward and a session of Sunday School are noted along with a Christmas tree program at Fosge School and village feasts. Citizens are invited to attend services and enjoy community entertainment.
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Weston der
Weston
Heala Wall
Leong
Christia Gaegrem
Daly Watt
Uinmunton
Tevtarold S. Etward
Kristmas
Pegilar
Fosge
Selectmen May Fill Vacancy In Statfakd Board
Hartford dispatch reports Attorney General Healy advised Statfaakd town clerk J Carl Converse that surviving selectmen can fill a vacancy caused by the death of the first selectman. Healy cites a Supreme Court opinion that the position is not a district office.
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Hartford
Conn
Frank BB. Healy
J. Carl Converse
Statfaakd
Board of Selectmen
Healy
Supreme Court
Derby Man Fined for Refusing to Pay Trolley Fare
Stanley Louslanowski of Factory street Derby was fined 16 for intoxication and 5 for refusing to pay trolley fare, plus costs totaling 28 31. He received leniency with a plan to pay half now and the rest in two weeks after a Waterbury car incident.
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DERBY
Stanley Louslanowski
Factory Street
al Tred C. Baldwin
Stanley
New Haven
Waterbury
East Derby
William Burke
Bond
New Haven Point
Gartano Ana
Seymour
Griffin Hospital
Léenmpeck
Red” Brock
Alumni Return for Fairfield Holiday Dance at Ritz
Preparations finished for alumni dance at the Ritz on December to replace the Christmas ball postponed by Principal Otta of the Pakefield school. Tickets available from Phiin Bull Priscilia Clarke and Elena Ziroll as alumni pour in from Notre Dame Wesleyan Connecticut Smith Tufts and other colleges.
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Philip Wl
Gneva Econewe
Henry van Cnesen
Sheffield Selemitsy
Jel
Peter Beirre
Notre Dame Clyde Buckingham
Wesleyan Universty
Lloyd Godfrey Carnell
Franklyn Hulkley
Wesleyan University
Ruth Miles
Strmeans College
Pauline Horn
Rinith College
Winthrop Prentice Connertleat Agriembiial College
Margaret Scully
Lah
Russell Sage College
Marguerite Olmstead
Connecticut College
Sleanor Leech
Welkeley College
Pauline Winchester
Smith College
Dorothy Perry
Pont Hey
Feintty
Ceore Kiss
Tuirtmouth College
Robert Sherwod
Syracuse Universite
Marshall Dovemare
Dartmouth Colleges
Wilam Conley
George Own
Unive
Shere Wand
Yale
Univerte
Coomas Gheason
Georgetown University
Iwon Hetvel
Yale University
Mirvin Marshall
Geneva
Enilege
Vaudeville Cast Attaches Scenery in Move for Pay
Maud Gerard and James Travers sue for owed wages from a vaudeville act. An attachment of $300 was placed on the scenery of the act in a dispute over pay. The defendants include theatre manager New and others who allegedly received full payment, while Gerard and Travers seek $187 60 in damages. The case references a January return to the city.
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Norwaln
Scemars
Verdeville
Toiav
Edward Lyntt
Maud Gerard
James Travers
Ent
Amonire
Pila Bia
Jef Cawn
Gerard Acd Travers
Petlon
New York
Westport Holds First Community Christmas Tree
Westport Nee 23 By Telegraph Service Westport will hold the first community Christmas tree event tomorrow night on State street in front of the Water company office. About 500 school children will participate under J Charles Sniffen as they sing five Christmas carols. Santa Claus will distribute candy to children.
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Vitvalman
Manchester
Stritioml Policemim
Davey Brothers
Parning Avenue
Otissree
Beluge Port
Ladey
Flo
Stratford Pol ¢Eman
J Tennessey
Stratford
Hennessey
Wes
Potceman
West Broad Street
Charles Lumber Company
Bis
Westport
Nee
Westport Water Company
State Street
Water Company
Haa
J. Charles Sniffen
Clifford W. Hutchings
Santa Claus
Harry Helm
Greena Farms
Long Hill Community Meeting Sends Gifts and Plans
Long Hill December meeting of the Time Beginners led by Mrs. Franklin Mallett opened with holiday songs and a plan to sew dusters. Members reported time spent this month and arranged a post holiday gathering at the leader’s home. Several residents, including Grace of Jersey City, returned home after visits, and Melcher family updates were noted.
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Long Hill
Helen Green
Jérsey City
Franklin Mallett
Nay
Marguarite Wakeley
Danbury Parue
Richard Uo Cen
Daugh
Grace
Jersey City
Taahyi
Within
Walter Moss Seeley
Bridgeport
Berger
Ephye Hills
Florida
Arthur Harry
Webster
Melcher
Bia Cister
Obin
Mia
Pittsburgh
Penn
Mise Leonore
Norwalk Child Dies in Diphtheria Epidemic
Katherine Marie Smith aged year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Smith of Henry Street died last night of diphtheria the first victim of the contagion in Norwalk Private funeral services were held this afternoon and interment was in St Marys cemetery Health officer Dr Robert Perdue warned that arrests will follow violations of quarantine or guarantees for the disease from diphtheria carriers
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Norwalk
Katherine Marie Smith
Thomas Smith
Henry Street
St. Mary's Cemetery
Robert Perdue
Ford Elected Head of Milford Camp Sons of Veterans
Milford December 24 The annual meeting and election of officers of George Van Horn Camp Sons of Veterans elected Harry Ford as camp commander to succeed C Robert Chase. Walter Mara George Payne Raymond Head and others named to officer posts the session followed by a Christmas party. A joint installation is planned for January 1 with G A Roost and the Woman's Relief Corps.
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Milford
George van Horn
Knights of Columbus
Harry
Shelton Kiwanis Hear Al Lavery at Christmas Meet
Shelton Kiwanis hear Al Lavery of the Retars International speak at the weekly meeting in the God Shepherd parish. Reports from committees include skating rink plans and a Christmas exhibition. Louise Stolgrenberg recovers. Fred Sanford still ill. Nennils O’Bulivan shows slight improvement after hospital stay.
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Shelton Kiwanians
al” Lavery
Shelton
Rowangeth
Neilion
I. Laver
Feeport Hee Oral Company
Distin
Retars
Vanors
Herby Chaham
Kiwonians
Chialmis
Drexel Institute
Fred Sanford
Po O'Bulivan
Gritin
Diphtheria Claims First Victim in Westport Epidemic
The first death from diphtheria in the Westport epidemic occurred this morning at the home on Main Street of seven year old Elizabeth Taytor Mochan. The child, diagnosed Sunday, died after condition worsened, survived by parents, a brother Renal, a sister Suly Dekgon, and a half brother Frank Pritchard. Funeral set for 3:30 at the family home with burial in Willow Brook cemetery. Rev Kentish Mackenzie to officiate.
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Richard Z. Carroll
Church of the Assumption
Tanatey
Westport
Falta Wil Hay
Ibe & Party
Pedforl
Offires
Saugatuck Hose Company
Wil
Alet Top
Alfred Murdock
West Purgh
Yesternas Aternoon
Kennedy Mackensle Teytor
Holy Traily Eauren
Willow Crook
Tee
Evabeth Taye Tor Mochan
wooMeosiel Mars Willaims
Main Street
Poe'dah
Renal
Suly Dekgon
Rank Pritchard
Peterate
Willow Brook Cemetery
Kentisth Mackenzie
Maly Trinity Church
Misused $48 000 treasurer ends life attempts
Caleb Jackson, vice-president and treasurer of the Eastern Massachusetts tree Railway and its insurance company, attempted suicide after resigning over improper disposal of $48 000 of insurance funds. He left a note to his sister, said no deficit existed, and claimed he used the money for the firm. He was hospitalized in serious but improving condition as investigators probe the transactions.
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Boyston
Caleb
Jackson
Eastern Massachusetts Tree Railway Company
Mabel Dresser
Massachusetts
Ranney
Poundey
Railway
View
Sherman Adams
Jackeo Hhadk
Siree
Arc Nivel
Newtown Churches Join Services for Watch Night
Newtown residents will attend a joint watch night service at Trinity Church on New Year’s Eve. St John’s Chapel, Sands Hall, and members of both choirs will participate in a musical program led by Rev. Dr Wishmend J. Gesner. A devotional service, refreshments, and a whist game will follow, with committees handling arrangements and juvenile activities.
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Bratford
St James
Thurch
Sxehool
Ghar
Ghar the 1 Agtmasy
Turkey
Totas
Stratford Amerian Legion
AlPomee
Legion Big Pho
New York
Stratford M. 1
Newtown
St. John’s Ehare’ Sands Haol
Trineeharen
Trinity Church
Margaret Gesner
Friendly Society of
St. Luis
Perrishmenta
Wishmend J. Gesner
Trinity
Herbert King
Go Berbert Beers
Frank Ho Johnston
Christina
Harvey W. Wheeler
Joseph I. McCandy
Alissachust
Tecunul
Carthy
Main Street
Frank Hopkins
Connecticut Agricultural Cohene
Storring
Danbury Road
Sandy Hook
Association to Fold Stratfield Dance
Stratfield December 23 By Tele redact Stratfield Rotary Teachers association plans a monthly dance at Lincoln school led by Mrs Harold M Clarke Residents donate funds to buy turkey meals for the poor Community chorus to hold its annual New Year dance at the Community hall
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Stratfield
Televad Service
Stratfield Paroil-Teachers’ Association
Plana
Dhe Lincoln School
Harold M. Clarke
Jackanan Avenue
Linecald
Norwalk Council Votes Against Paying Special Election Registrars
In a unanimous decision the Norwalk City council refused to pay registrars and their deputies for the December 14 special election. Officials noted standard salaries and a prior ordinance, while affirming appropriations for other election workers and city projects.
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Norwalk
Paibmaan
Pomman
Pohtdian
Cuneo
Hellate Aml
Devon PUVON Deg 2a 4 ie Peleg 4 Ladies Aid
The Ladies Aid of the Devon school held their regular evening meeting on Sprung Street. A grab bag gift exchange and holiday reports were shared. A card was presented to Teacher Miss Wilber Hoard. Community updates noted a ill John GPT recovering from leg injury and hospital reports. No PTA meeting until January.
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Devon
Fos Paps
Sprung Street
Mig
Wilter
Vin Haven Hospital
Jonn
Harry Judd
Jatueel Avenue
Walnut’ Bend
Plainville
C Oang
Devon Schoor
Parent-Teacher Association
Danbury Robbery Probed. Police Fail to Trace Suspects
Police near Danbury seek robbers after a factory heist. A watchman questioned about a shift, but authorities report no arrests or clear leads. The December theft marked the third such incident at the factory within three years, with prior losses exceeding forty dollars and substantial goods taken.
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Danbury
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Milford Camp
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Strand
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Central Avenue
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