Grout Defends Westport Police as Opposition Crumbles
Attorney F M Grout delivered a fierce denunciation of critics during a Westport town meeting, praising the police department formed last November and urging support for its continued operation. The police ordinance establishing four patrolmen and a captain was adopted unanimously, with a three month probation and a police committee to advise. The board also considers insurance to cover officers’ risks, with salaries set at 135 and 159 dollars per month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westport
F. M Grout
Jeers
Hisses
Board of Selectmen
Grout
Board of Finance
Stratford Profiles No 26 Judas silhouette portrait
Stratford Profile No 26 features minister Judas, once noted Stratford figure, now in a different field. Mike Goode, Stratford editor and Democratic worker, is highlighted as the subject of yesterday’s silhouette feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judas
Slaouette
Stratford
Mike Goode
Energely Straford
Challenges to town vote on new schools in Westport
Westport residents clash over legality of last night town meeting vote to adopt a $246000 school building program. Franklin M. Raymond argued funds cannot be appropriated for an indefinite project without a definite school plan. Some residents pressed to address conditions at Greens Farms School and seek another town meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westport
Guesa
Franklin M. Raymond
Raymond
Saugatuck
Greens Parms
Local boards meet state tax commission in Trumbull
Feb 14 Trumbull and Fairfield items note state tax commission attendance by boards of Afmemors and Relief. Etta Sherwood of Mastford visiting brother William Beach. Miss Emily Seeluy to Stepney for fitness of gun. John Kurtz plans truck for Kurtz grocery venture. Fairfield reports second edition of The Bee weekly released. high demand exhausted after dismissal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yrlmbull
Afmemors
Board of Reliefs
State Tax Commission
Hell
Etta Sherwood
Mastford
Willam O. Beach
Charles ’. Ensgy
Stepney
Gunt
Emily Seeluy
John Kurtz
Atheny
Kurtz
Fairfield
Fairfield High School
Bee
Newtown Community Valentine Social and Local Death Notice
The Leap year Valentine social at the Congregational church in Newtown drew wide attendance with music games and a two lunch host invitation 25 cent admission. A Hartford death reports Mrs Ellen McGraw Haugh wife of Michael S Haugh of Sandy Hook survived by four daughters one son and a Danbury brother funeral plans not yet available. A. J. Conway reports fourteen inch ice from his foundry pond amid warm January and a minor theft scare on Main Street with quick police response in the Atchison block empty store searched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newtown
G. Nerbert Ekins
Curtis Morgan
Marjorie Peale
Evelyn Elina
Lillian Phil Upps
Ruth Wkins
Eking
Donald Mead
Harry Greenman, Jr
Hartford
Ellen McGraw Haugh
Michael
Haugh
Sandy Hook
Matthew Qualey
Frank Rhodes
George Dayneh
Wallace Charter
John Haugh
Randy Hook
Cone
Danbury
A. J. Conway
Main Street
Atchison
Thomas Carlson
Paul V. Cavanaugh
John Muentich
Cavanaugh
Scout Mothers Attend Meeting and Tenderfoot Award
Lordship LUSUSHIP February meeting saw Scout mothers present as Amelia Boy Scouts passed second class tests earning pins. William Richards sworn in as Tenderfoot. Twenty boys attended. Next Tuesday outdoor meeting at 7 15 PM at the Country Club. Invitations issued for February 16 Valentine party at the Country Club. Mrs af WO Ottaway chairs House Committee with Mrs Harry Van York and Mrs Rudolph Kuelne assisting. Mr and Mrs Leslig Mome visiting New York. S Woulour party in the South now in St Augustine Florida en route to Southern Pines to spend the next month with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lusuship
Te Mert
Board of Review
Amelia
Wiiton Richards
Aga
Country Club
Af WO Ottaway
Harry van York
Rudolph Kuelne
Leslig Mome
New York
S Wuulour
St. Augustine
Fla
Southern Pines
Judge Perry Declines Reappointment at Fairfield Trust
Fairfield February special report says John N. Perry of Southport refused re nomination as director at the Fairfield Trust Company annual meeting. No reason was given. Officers elected include Olver Jennings as chairman Morace Merwin as president Never Warner as vice president Jillis Dillistin as secretary and treasurer David Huntington as assistant treasurer. Directors listed include Simon Bradley George Brett Stanley Bullard and many others. Penfield Reef Corporation re elected Horace Merwin as president Oliver Jennings as vice president and Dillistin as secretary treasurer with a slate of directors chaired by Merwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Shelton
Rederick Sturges, Jr
Bradford C. Warner
DeVer H. Warner
Penfield Reef Corporation
Horace B. Merwin
Oliver G. Jennings
E. Hilia Dillistin
Walter B. Lashar
C. Morehouse
Fred Sturges
James FT. Roche
Hills Diiistin
Willam R. Bull
Andrew L. Riker
W. R. Bassick
Jonathan Grout
H.W. Goldsborough
Protection sought for children at bridge crossing
Grasmere parents and the Grasmere Parent-Teacher Association push for a police presence on the narrow New Haven railroad bridge at Grasmere avenue during school hours. Residents sign the petition amid long‑standing concerns, while town plans discuss improving sightlines with lowered fences and removed pines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William HH. Hani
Bridgeport Housing Company
Brookfield Hawleys lead Brookfield dinner and notes
Brookfield members of the Hawley family organization attended a Stratfield hotel dinner and executive meeting in Bridgeport. Emily C Hawley elected general secretary and Henry B Hawley named to the executive committee. Also present were Eva H Wisenboss visiting from Brooklyn and Leonard H Elgenboss’s family. Fire losses in Danbury for 1823 totaled 42 248 684 with insurance covering all but 305.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookfield
Impe‘cial
Hawley
Stratfield Hotel
Bridgeport
Emily C. Hawley
Henry B. Hawley
Lucius 5. Hawley
Henryb. Hawley
Danbury
Eva EH. Wisenboss
Brooklyn
N. Y
Lincoln
Leonard H. Elgenboss
Abraham Edneotn
Westville Methodist Episcopal Church
New Haven
Peter Beckerle
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Wilson Memorial 70 Held Sunday Service in Community Theatre
The Woodrow Wilson Memorial service is set for Sunday afternoon at the Community theatre. Rev John H. Grant will deliver the eulogy with participation from all town churches. The event is directed by the George Alfred Smiths Post American Legion and church leaders led by John M. Donaldson as committee chairman. The theatre has been donated for the non sectarian service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halreleld
Woodrow Wilson
John H. Grant
First Church of Christ
George Alfred Smiths
American Legion
John M. Donaldson
Minstrel Show Dazzles Long Hill Crowd at Firehouse
The Gong Hill community club presented a full minstrel program at the firehouse featuring Overture Compan y of 36 voices, several solos by Frank Rice and Mary Hannon, performances by Smith Heath Griffin Myers Walker, and a closing chorus by the entire company including Lora Hickey and Walter Edwards among others. A rapid repartee and skits like The Ghost in a Hoarding School highlighted the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Hill
Telegram
Gong Hill
Firehouse
Overture
Compan
Smith Heath
Griffin
Myers
Walker
Frank Rice
Oh Bister
Jain
Kohler
Latimer
Smith
Heath
Aato
David Hickey
Arthur Hull
Jennings
Russell Shaw
Walter Edwards
Pape
Kneehle
Kuehn
Lora Hickey
Crossfire
Mary Hannon
Mre
Hexpert
Wred Berger
Midnight Rose
Robert Campbell
Walkar
Hannan
Kitcoyne
Roche
Curtin
Drew
White Leghorns Make Record Of 19 Eggs A Year
An expert from Storrs agricultural college visited Mr and Mrs Ralph Benedict of Stepney to inspect their White Leghorn flock and confirmed a record of 179 eggs per hen annually, surpassing Storrs 160 egg benchmark. The expert plans to supply hatching eggs in spring while town officials meet with Tax Commissioner Blodgett’s delegates to review Board of Assessors figures. Mr Nussbaum has sold his horses and will switch to motor carting and harvesting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blodgett
Monroe
Board of Assessore
Nussbaum Fae
Liquor Arrests in Ansonia Show Slight Decrease
Ansonia, Feb 14. R. H. White reports Ansonia grows drier each year amid fall state raids. Of 18 liquor arrests in 1924, 15 occurred after October 1. City court granted suspended sentences to first offenders, while John Milnick, a second offender, received a jail term not served after leaving town, with a $200 bond forfeited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ansonia
R. H. White
Connecticut
John Milnick
Westport Notes reflects local events and visits
Westport notes report Mrs. Aaron Walsh ill at home and Miss Winifred Gorham ill on Compo Street. Channing P. Harr is hosting his father Charles Harries from Wallingford. Arthur Diner plans a valentine party in Ludlow Road. Mrs. Mae Clinton and Rita Clinton from New York visit Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Keehin. Girl Scout council plans benefits to aid loyal scouts. Book talk by Dr Marty Morgan Ayre set for February 25 after previous postponements. Lillian Burr sails to Galveston for an extended stay. The local riding club meeting postpones site decision. The Westport Singing Society to host a social on Riverside Avenue. Continuous notes on various visits and illnesses while community activities proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westport
Thea Telegram
Aaron Walsh
Maplewood Avenue
Channing P. Harns
Lincoln Street
Charles Harrie
Wallingford
Arthur Duiner
Ludlow Road
Mary Walsh
Mae Clinton
Misa Rita Clinton
New York
Jerry P. Keehin
Treadwell Avenue
Daniel Burr Bradley
Hventa Club
Wright Street
Westport Singing Society
Artonhall
Riverside Avenue
Westport Riding Club
Bessia Taylor
Roosevelt Hospital
Edward J. Taylor
Graena
Farms
Ross Beal
Brewaster
N.Y
Louis Jones
van Wyck Brooks
Norwak Hospital
Girl Scout Council
Loyal Scout Movement
Women's Benevolent Socety
Congregational Church
Mra
Austin Wakeman
Carrie HH. Hilden
Marty Morgan Ayre
Mise Lillian Burr
Galveston
Tex
Misa Winifred Gorham
Compo Street
Funeral held for Mrs Emma E Hurlbutt at Zion Hill Church Wilton
Funeral services for Mrs Emma E Hurlbutt were conducted at Zion Hill M E Church Wilton with Rev J Howard Fairchild delivering the tribute from Isaiah 58 24. A former pastor Rev Andrew Chamberlain offered prayers. Two of her favorite hymns were sung by a mixed quartet and interment followed in Zion Hill cemetery. Nearby residents enjoyed sliding on the Wilton Ridgefield state highway, recalling winters of old. Choir rehearsals at St Matthew's Lipis Copal Church continue with new members joining. Local notes report dog show attendance, a lost Newfoundland, Lincoln's birthday visits, and new arrivals David Francis and another son born to Mr and Mrs Curtis Roscoe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew I Chamberlain
Norwalk
Zion Hill Cemetery
Bald Hill
Ridgefield
Wilton-Ridgefield
Bob
St. Matthew's Lipiscopal Church
Arthur Little
Cannondale
Frank Thompson
Madison Square Garden
New York
Iffland
Anne Mooney
Fr. H. Stannard
Mr. Cushing
Lincoln
Gregory Place
Belden Hill
Hurlburt Street
Winifred Whitelaw
Noretom
Lincoln’s
Gradge Stannard
Raymond Keeler Lare
Fines in Danbury liquor cases set unusual record
Danbury, Feb 14. Fines totaling $2,400 were imposed this week by Judges J Mossives and Samuel A Davis in seven cases from recent liquor raids by Danbury police under Captain George J Schoen. Thirteen cases remain to be heard and officials expect about $4,000 more. Fines to date exceed previous Danbury court records. four defendants received suspended jail terms from ten to thirty days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danbury
J. Mossives
Samuel A. Davis
George J. Schoen
Fairfield VPAIRETELD events and fundraisers listed
The Fairfield area hosts multiple fundraisers and events including a bazaar and dance at St. Thomas school hall for the Convent Building fund on February 28 and 27, a combined Fairfield band and High School orchestra concert at Pequot school on February 28, and a simple Solog by Mrs. K J Hulse and Willam Clampett. Installing officers for Greenfield grange postponed to Tuesday night. Board of Relief and Bridgeport Hydraulic company meet about assessments. A sidewalk fund benefit at Mill Plain improvement association planned at Greenfield Hill Country club tomorrow night. American Legion post in Sherman hall tomorrow night explains adjusted compensation bill for veterans with Dr. L J Poole chairing. Legion bazaar now set for March 3 due to March activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vpaireteld
St. Thomas
Convent
Fairfield Band
Pequot School
Southport
Solog
K. J. Hulse
Willam Clampett
Greenfield Grange
Charles Lacey
Harmony Grange
Monroe
Board of Relief
Bridgeport Hydraulic Company
Greenfield Hill Country Club
Sidewalk Fund
Mill Plain Improvement Association
George Alfred Smith
American Legion
Sherman Hall
L. J. Poole
The
Reach D Class On Fairfield Honor Roll
Fairfield February 14 Special to the Telegram The honor roll revision committee of the Auxiliary Unit of the American Legion has reached the letter D in its work Veterans in this town whose names start with D are printed below Read over the list to find errors or omissions Corrections may be telephoned to Mrs. Frederick A Burr The D class veterans include Frank M Dardani EE Davia Donald Davis Leonard Davis Emillio de Cicco John F Devins Myron Dickerson Edwin Dineen John H Donaldson Thomas J Downey John Doris William Duffee Charles Dykman Gregory Donohue Giuseppe Dellane and Alfred Dietz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
The
American Legion
Mra
Frederick A. Burr
Frank M. Dardani
EE. Davia
Donald Davis
Leonard Davis
Emillio de Cicco
John F. Devins
Myron Dickerson
Edwin
Dineen
John H. Donaldson
Thomas J. Downey
John Doris
William Duffee
Charles Dykman
Gregory Donohue
Giuseppe Dellane
Alfred Dietz
Left patient in hospital a year case prompts town pay
Westport officials faced a $629.25 hospital bill for Recco Dilanno who was taken to Mt Vincent's in Bridgeport at town expense and forgotten. The Board of Finance urged payment, arguing the town is liable after a town official sent him there and a long concealment followed. A motion to bill the official was defeated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westport
Recco Dilanno
Mt., Vincent's Hospital
Bridgeport
Dilanno
Board of Finance
Erwin M. Jennings
Denies He Knows Woman Claiming Him as Husband
DENIES HE KNOWS WOMAN CLAIMING HIM AS HUSBAND SPAMFORD Feb 14 A Newark man Pater Russo 666 South 18th street Was arrested charged with non support by his wife who says he deserted her after their Port Jefferson UL S marriage Their child was born and she sought police to locate him He claimed not to know the woman and never seen her before He was released on 3200 for appearance in court February 18 before Judge Samuel Young
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spamford
Pater Russo
South 18Th Street
Newark
WN. J
Port Jefferson
UL. S
Justice of the Peace
Milford Club Meeting and School Events Schedule
Milford hosts the February Milford College club meeting at Central Grammar auditarium on Tuesday February 19 with Milford High School juniors and seniors as guests. Milford High School faculty and principal will meet parents February 20 from 7 to 9 PM. Mrs N L Kilmer of New York formerly Milford resident is reported dead. Mr and Mrs K Robert Mager and daughter Mildred of Pine Tree Farm Gulf Street have gone to New York for two months. The Milford Preparatory school's annual Pram will be held at Town hall Friday evening. Ladies Auxiliary of Fort Trumbull Beach Chemical Co meets Friday at Community club house followed by a Valentine party. A Valentine card party will be hosted at Woodmont Wire house Friday evening by the Ladies Auxiliary. The Milford Men's federation wraps up seven forum meetings with Rev M P Wifwen of Brooklyn delivering final talk “The Hope of the World” at Mary Taylor M E church Sunday February 17 at 9:45.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Milford College Club
Central Grammar School
Milford High School
N. L. Kilmer
New York City
North Street
K. Robert Mager
Mildred
Gulf Street
Glendenning
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Milford Men's Federation
Mary Taylor M. E
M. P. Wifwen
Brooklyn
Death Claims Nam Heap. Ridgefield Describes Man of Quiet Demeanor
Nam Heap a Ridgefield laundry owner born July 30 1885 in California to Chinese parents died Tuesday night in Danbury Hospital after a yearlong decline. He faced his last days in New York where arrangements for burial were made, leaving a widow two children and aging parents in China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgefield
Fen
Nam Heap
Yort
Danbury Hospital
China
Danbury
New York
Healy Freed After Parole Violation Arrest
Cahir Healy, MP for Fermanagh and Tyrone, was arrested for breach of parole from Larne internment camp and released this afternoon. An order bars him from entering Enniskillen, his hometown, which remains in force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belfast
Cahir Healy
House of Commons
Fermanagh
Tstone
Larne
Enniaktten
Birthday Celebrations And Local Church Events In Easton
Mrs. Ezra Seale hosted a dinner for her mother Mrs. Edward Marsh with a fifty seven candle cake in red and white for Valentine’s Day. Attendees included the Marsh and Maral families and the Escotts. Master Ernest Groschell celebrated his fifth birthday with friends from Stratfield. Epworth League supper at the Methodist church Friday from six to eight. Fourth Church conference slated for Feb 15 with Rev W H Kidd expected. Sunday services at Baptist and Methodist. Christian Endeavor topic Youth and Ke Ngton led by Miss Helen Marsh. Greenfield Country club dance attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Chester Mull, Miss Helen Marsh, and Raymond Kent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Marsh
Lois
Eleanor
Spor HN
Ernest Groschell
Ernest Groschel
Stratfield
W. WH. Kidd
New York
Christian Endeavor
Les Methodist Church
Helen Marsh
Greenfield Country Club
Chester Mull
Raymond Kent
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Bridgeport Telegram
Acacia Grout
Citzens
Trumbull
Capital City
Ellen Haugh
Judge Perry
Fairfield Trust Company
Robin Hood
Palm Beach
Isabelle Bryant
New London
Conn
New Beach
Wilton
Zion Hill Church
Emma E. Hurlbutt
Chinaman
Portland, Ore
Valentine
Mme
Marguerite Ryan
William H. Styan
Rome
Hilma Nash
Esther Nash
Faustina Scott
Mary Venus
Margaret Regan
Viola Scott
Pauline Reynolds
Alice Creagh
Catherine Nanvarro
Agnes McGlynn
Marguerite Mc
Agnes Kelly
First National Bank
Charles DeWitt Taylor
Mildred B
Dorothy G
Henry B. Read
George G. Scott
Parent-Teachers Association
A. V. Davis
Merion
Noah
George F. Benedict
W. H. Cargon
Maine
Misa Esther Nash
Mis
Linda Davies
George Washington
Healy Freed
Easton
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