Greenwich seeks public approval of new school
Greenwich officials present a plan to build a 100000 dollar high school, arguing current facilities strain 250 pupils to serve 690 while basement space is used for extra attendance. Opponents cite town finances as justification to oppose the expenditure. A separate court note records a December assault judgment and later traffic collision penalties, plus a bankruptcy filing for Star Skirt Co. in Hertford with debts of 18055 and assets of 33314.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwich
Board of Estimate and Taxation
New Haven
Sarmucl L. Kaplan
Star Skirt Co
Hertford
Oder
Building Commission Grants Four Building Permits
The Building Commission issued four permits last night totaling a value of 3,029. The approved projects include a storefront at 300 Fairfield Avenue, a frame garage at 1139 Kosuth Street, a frame cottage at 1495 Laurel Avenue, and other minor work on 617 Stave Street and 1139 Kosuth Street.
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The
Building Commission- Org
Sly
Fairfield Avenue
Stave Street
E. Uipsitz
Kossuth Street
F. Propko
Laurel Avenue
Sherman & Redfleta
$25 000 Estate Attached in Suit for Divorce
Property valued at 25000 attached by Elizabeth of Stratford against Georges F or Qatshs. Building at 1280 South Elm Street Stratford and 49 buildings lots in Stratford are listed. Married Aug 19 1900. plaintiff maiden Eliza York Hess. Petition cites fidelity and statutory offense over four years. Attorney Henry P Lyons represents petitioner.
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Tomes PF Kinrnon
Vy Elizabeth of
Stratford
Georges F
Qatshs
South Elm Street
Eliza York
Hess
Henry P. Lyons
Escaped Inmate Charles Mitchell Is Reconvicted In West
A man named Charles Mitchell who escaped from the County jail here a year ago has been recaptured and is being held in a California prison for a long term on burglary charges. Sheriff Simeon Pease reports the transfer and confinement details.
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Charles Mitchell
California
Hish Sherif Simeon Pease
Tramp Dog the Wandering Joy Rider Travels by Autos
A long fragmented account describes a dog known as Boom or Boomer riding on car run boards and hitching auto hops across towns. The dog travels thousands of miles along highways from Longview toward Dallas and New Orleans, hopping between cars and hotels, never staying long in one place.
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Tia
Longview
Dallas
Beamer
Lacay
Lawrence Ulrdseng
Dallay
Memphis
Ele
iRegmer
Nagan
Finger Prints Taken to Solve Danbury Theft
Danbury reports a burglary at a jointly run store by the Central garage and George Scott with merchandise valued at 1206 dollars. Fingerprints from multiple store objects are being examined by state police at Ridgefield to obtain a clue and identify suspects.
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Danbury
Tedgellant
George
Scott Lust
Monty Ann
Ridgefield Barracks
Commissioner hears claim against Hat Co in Danbury case
Frank M. Canfield acts for the Superior Court in hearing the Bronson Bros claim against American Hat Makers Co of Danbury for commissions on sales. The suit alleges an exclusive agency agreement based on five percent commissions, with receiver Frank J. Ferrell overseeing the Danbury firm. mentions of Candies in the Bible and candles are noted in the record.
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Frank OM. Canfield
Bronson Bros
New Fork City
Jomerican Hat Manders Co
Danbury
Ihe
Monufacturing
Rank J. Ferrell
Darburt
Dedication of Fairfield Church Chimes Sunday
Fairfield First Church of Christ plans a Sunday dedication of new chimes donated by Frederick Sturges Jr in memory of his father. The Westminster belts arrived recently and will be installed with the Beta Thomas clock facing the green. The belts weigh nearly two tons and will be powered by electricity sounding on the quarter and hour.
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Fairfield
Church of Christ
Frederick Sturges Jr
Westminster
Derby Man Faces Jailon Charge For Wife Beating
Derby reports a city court morning session with Tony Nok of Water Street fined $1 and costs for breach of peace. Stanley Moranice of Ogk Avenue was fined $10 and costs and sentenced to 20 days in jail with sentences suspended for intoxication and assaulting his wife. Joseph Garrity of Caroling shert, arrested Christmas morning for breach of peace and intoxication, did not appear and his case was continued until Saturday. Also noted were local social items and a hospital discharge for Frederick J. Grant, plus post office statistics and a Friday obituary and community notes.
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Nicolar Skorupski
St. Michael's Church
Mr. Skorupski
Mr. Skoripski
Joseph Anderson
Frederick J. Grant
Birmingham Iron Foundry
Griffin Hospital
P. O. Busine
P. & Shea
Misa Myrtle Quinn
Oak Avenue
Shelton
Conwing
Arthur Kinnes
Business Failures Rise as Divorces Decline in County Courts
Year end comparisons show bankruptcy adjudications up while divorce petitions fall. Bankruptcy court clerks record about 112 adjudications this year versus last year. Superior Court reports fewer decrees and uncontested divorce actions, with 23 fewer orders than the prior year.
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Clerle
Nkruptcy Court
Us21
W. ‘Tracy
Superior Court
Deerse
Special Executive Meeting of Legion Exchange
A special executive meeting of the Legion will be held in the clubrooms to discuss installation of new officers who will take the reins of post affairs. Edward Driscoll jr in charge of arrangements for a Sunday gathering following the old year. January 8 noted for the event.
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America
Legion
Golden Fit
Fexson
Edwarst Driscoll
Arbuckle Decision Scored By Rev Alling
Rev Morris Alling secretary of the Connecticut Federation of Churches criticizes Will Hays action to reinstate Roscoe Arbuckle as a film actor. He calls the decision a great mistake and views the case as too garbled amid commercial pressure.
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Arbuckle
Rev. Alling
Tra
Roscoe Arbuckle
Trays
Morris Alling
Connecticut Federation of Churches
Garbuckle
Recaht and Toleration in Restoration of Actor
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss restoration in the film industry and a large export figure. The text mentions Sinaloa Mexico with about 21.5 million pounds exported from January to May of last year for market. Names, dates, and precise actions are unclear due to damaged wording.
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Sinaloa
Mexico
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