Danbury Woman Appointed State Stores Inspector
Special to the Telegram reports State Labor Commissioner Harry Mackenzie appoints Miss Tillie Braun of 5 Davis Street Danbury as inspector in the mercantile branch of the labor department. The post is effective immediately with duties starting tomorrow, including inspecting Western Connecticut stores and restaurants and enforcing sanitary and ventilation standards. The move aims to enforce chair provisions for resting workers and expand inspection to about 7,000 Connecticut stores, up from one inspector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danbury
Harry So. Mackenzie
Tillie Braun
Davis Street
Mercantile Ranch
State Labor Department
Miss Braun
Connecticut
Mas Wvle
Community notices and gatherings fill Fairfield area
Special to the Telegram notes a string of church, club and school events. Invitations extend for tea at the Grant parsonage with student members and guests, various church meetings and annual suppers, Greenfield Grange programs, a Greenfield country duet reception, and a Boy Scouts dance in Sherman Falls with proceeds aiding a fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Grant
First Church of Christ
Sherman Parsonage
Greenfield Country
Greenfield Congregational Church
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Southport Congregational
Bunda Club
Church of Christ
Sherman
Edith Knight
Pine Creek Road
Greenfield Grange
Chased Wife With Knife Fined Five Dollars
Fairfield telegram reports George Stundaway of Railroad Avenue Southport faced breach of peace and intoxication charges after threatening his wife with a butcher knife. He received a $5 fine for intoxication and a 10 day suspended sentence on the breach of peace count.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
George Stundaway
Railroad Avenue
Southport
Marguerite Platt to wed Milford florist Thomas Dewhurst
Milford, Dec 11. Mr and Mrs David E Platt announce the engagement of their daughter Marguerite Platt to Thomas J Dewhurst. Miss Platt is a Milford Trust Company employee and New Haven High School graduate. Dewhurst is a florist and former Navy serviceman. Both well known in Milford with many friends offering good wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
David E. Platt
Marguerite Platt
Thomas J. Dewhurst
Women May Act in Government of Fairfield Church
Dec 81 Special Telegram report states the First Church of Christ charter allows women to join the Ecclesiastical Society with voting rights once elected. Previously only men could join. a committee investigation led to this new practice. Applications for membership are due January 9 to Dr. W. W. Wonsaldson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
First Church of Christ
Ecclesiastical Society
C. WK. Silcox
Minis
W. WH. Wonsaldson
Westport Y M C A Holds Open House
Westport December 31 Special to the Telegram secretary of the local Y M C A extended an invitation to the public for the Bedford Y open house. The program includes recitations by Mrs. George S. Tompkins, music by the Hey orchestra, chess and pool tournaments, a 7 13 PM physical culture exhibition, and dancing from 8 to 12 with free social time and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westport
VY. M.A
Bedford “Y
George S. Tompkins
Women’s ‘Town Improvement Association
Bedford House
Truck plows bank street scene in Newtown hill accident
Early hours of the morning a truck driver in Newtown lost control on Taylors Hill and struck the bank on the north side, plowing a deep furrow toward Cornelius Taylor’s residence. The truck side swiped a fire hydrant but caused no damage. In the same town Hawley school seniors held a largely attended entertainment and dance with a program of musical pieces and skits. The masses at Rose's church will hold services on New Year’s day at 5:30 and 8:00. Frans Hopkins from Storrs Agricultural College visits family over holidays. Baltimore resident Westing visits relations in town as he returns to medical studies at the University of Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newtown
Dee
Denrly
Leake
Flieder
Cornelius Bb. Taylor
Hawley
Ing
Sulo
Wobart Warnetton
Josephine MecWath
Doroth Dinkler
Admi
Louis
Rose
Frans Hopkins
Storrs Agricultural College
Atrs
Frank Hopkins
Taunton
T Baltimore
Stes
Lucy Keatin
Sandy Hook
Baltimore
University of Maryland
Mrs Raymond Cunningham Visits Miss Julia Sanford Family
Special to the Telegraph reports Mrs Raymond Cunningham visiting at the home of Miss Julia H Stanford. Also noted are Daniel S Sanford Jr and Mrs Sanford, with a mountain trip ongoing in Wearin where Mrs Sanford is operating. Public schools in the town begin new term on Wednesday in January. Miss Mabel Nichols confined at home with chickenpox last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading
Der
Raymond Cunninghan
Dlartfa Ws
Julia H. Santford
Os. Sanford
Daniel S. Sane Ford, Jr
Wearin
Sanford
Mabel Nichols
Easton Pupils Present Program of Much Interest
Easton notices describe a Christmas program by Lee Methodist Sunday School with songs recitations and brief remarks by the pastor. Multiple local families hosted and attended holiday gatherings over the weekend, with Christmas church services and plans for New Year’s events noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easton
Lordship News Briefs Highlight Holiday Events
Special Telegram report from Lordship notes Olivet Congregational Church pastor Dr Herbert Brown spoke at Sunday School. Christmas music came from the local orchestra. New Year plans include a lecture by Dr Judson of Yale University. Local families, hospital visits, and holiday travel are mentioned. Boy Scouts skip Tuesday due to holidays. a New Year Eve Dance is planned at Moreman’s Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordship
Herbert Brown
Olivet Congregational Church
Judson
Yate University
Joseph Larson
Fons
Firstavenua
Brooklyn
Horace Gledhill
Methodist Hospital
Country Club
Moreman's Hall
Fines in Trumbull Court Show Modest Month Totals
In Trumbull the town court posted modest fines for November through December with only $41 in total fines. Justice Randall defended leniency, noting two warnings in place of arrests while Constable Bouton reported eleven drivers warned for illegal auto violations on the Danbury route. The court listed cases from November 29 to December 26 including speeding, improper rights, and resisting arrest with fines ranging from $5 to $20 plus costs, and most defendants paying court costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Randall
Stanley Bouton
Trumbull
Visieluls
Justice Randall
Bouton
Justice's Court
Gustave Zorn
Jamaica L. L
Danbury-Bridgeport Taxi Service
Tater
Constable Bouton
D. M. Matthews
Astoria
Matthews
New York
John. Johnson
Stepney
Fairfield Church to Hold 285th Meeting Tomorrow
Fairfield Day notes the 285th annual meeting of the First Church of Christ will be Wednesday evening January 9 at 7 30 in the church parlors with a Women’s Guild supper at 6 30. Reports, elections, and Ecclesiastical society business follow. numerous nominations span offices from clerk and treasurer to committees on education, hospitality, and printing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Church of Christ
Ecclesiastical Society
Fairfield
First
Chuch of Christ
Women's Guild
Weston Visitors and Holiday Guests in Town
Weston is a holiday hub with visitors from Heath Wilton Norwalk and New Jersey. Local residents include Miss Mabel Post Miss Willing Miss Louige Kroger and many others visiting relatives and friends during Christmas week. Several locals returned to duties after holidays and noted gatherings at Mrs G L Boyce's Christmas dinner with guests from Brooklyn New York City and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Orange
John Wilson
Mary Coley
Marjoriy Wilsonm
Mabel Patchin
Lyons Plains
M Robert Lamihitin
Brooklyn
Childs
N. ¥. City
Lewis Burr
G. L. Boyce
Fairfield Woman Fined For Making Booze
Fairfield on Dec 31 reports Alec Kulik of Illings Highway was fined 100 dollars and costs with a 10 day suspended jail term after being arraigned on charges of making and patting liquor. The case cited supporting two children and her husband’s Fairfield work, with Constable Elwood and Deputy Sheriff Gould as witnesses. Evidence included sales of several gallons of liquor, rye mash and partially finished liquor. the liquor was ordered confiscated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Alec Kulik
Illings Highway
Jonathan Grout
Constabe
H.R. Elwood
Sherif W. H. Gould
Johnson Returns Name for Alabama Primary
Senator Hiram W. Johnson of California announced his participation in the Alabama preferential primary. The formal declaration was delivered through a major representative, marking his entry into the state's early election contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Alabama
Montgomery
Ala
Hiram W. Johnson
California
MISS RANDALL ELECTED HEAD OF LONG HILL V P 5
Long Hill area notes report the Young People Society of Grace Episcopal church elects Mira Viola Handall as president for the coming year with Maure Mata as vice president and Russell Shaw as secretary treasurer. The meeting featured reports and a banquet with attendees listed, and a Christmas Tree event at the Long Hill M E church followed by a Watch Night service conducted by Rev. Henry Biota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Jill
Young People’s Society of Grace Episcopal Church
Mira Viola Handall
Maure Mata
Russell Shaw
Lillian Mallett
Catherine Burroughs
Phyllis Walker
Anna Schepp
Harriet Flumb
Perkins
Nichols
M. 12
Henry Biota
Sturges
Whitney
Arthur Paddock
Mr. Ao
J. B. Hand
B. N
Dorothy Haywood
Mra
Hand
Roy Sturges
Ridgefield
Danish Aviator Flies Across Andes With Passenger
In a high altitude crossing, Danish aviator and a passenger completed a flight across the Andes. The mission used an American aircraft piloted by the Danish aviator, with the route passing near Monduza and via Argentina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andes
Mondoza
Argentina
Den
D. P
Stratford Court Tries 231 Cases in Six Months
Stratford report notes 281 cases disposed since July 1, 1923 under Judge Harford and deputy Nestor Light. Six months show 100 motor vehicle violations, $3,236.16 in fines, salaries $2,600. higher court revenue $600 from appeals. Two manslaughter referrals, five youths held on serious charges, 16 liquor-law violators. Stratford Legion aims to double membership. New Year celebrations and post activities described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratford
Henry C. Harford
R v. Nestor Light
Wiliam
McGrath
Costa
Iowa
Blartford
Stratford Court
Fairfield
Stratford Town
Harry Flood
Stratford Post of the Legion
Post
The
Herry Cook
Hickory Hill Camp
Cut Springs Road
Virginia
Sterling Memorial Hall
Main Street
American Legion
Ion
Stratford Post
American Legion Weekly
Sunday School Officers Elected at Congregational Church
At Trumbull Congregational Church the Sunday morning service elected Ernest L. Fitch as superintendent Leland Wilkes as assistant superintendent Harold Moody as treasurer and Mrs Alfred Gilbert and Mrs Willard S Phimb as matrons for the coming year The Afternoon Bridge club will meet Wednesday Mrs Frederick Reynolds hosts the Evening Whist club Thursday in Grange hall a whist and pinochle game raises funds for the Building fund together with a Thursday Community club meeting at Town hall at 2 o'clock with a venue change noted
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trumbull
Congregational Church
Ernest L. Fitch
Nan't
Leland Wilkes
Harold Moody
Mbrarian
Alfred Gilbert
Willard
Phimb
Frederick Reynolds
Grange Hall
Miss Hurd Parole Plea Moves to Governor
In Shelton Connecticut December 31 a local judge ruled Miss Hurd incapable of managing affairs and denied removal of Water B. Hurd as her conservator. Miss Hurd was sent back to a state retreat and attorney Judge John B. Dillon has appealed to Governor Holcomb for parole from Middletown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelton
Hurd
Willam Curnias
Miss Hurd
Water B. Hurd
John B. Dillon
Bridgeport
Holcomb
Middletown
Bloodstained fighting cock seized in drunken car case
Greenwich on December 31 reports a blood covered fighting cock and bloodied spurs found in a car driven by Jamesa Behan of Stratford. Behan, jailed for operating a vehicle while intoxicated, appealed a thirty day sentence. Police also arrested Thomas Riley in a drunken condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwich
Jamesa Bahan
Stratford
Elity Court
Mead
Hyuer
Behan
Mack H. Levy
Broadway
Byron'a Bridge
Phomas Riley
Bahan
Algas
Zeivtey
Sapsport
Fined for Trespassing on Railroad Land
Ten men arrested for trespassing on railroad property were tried in Town court before Judge Jonathan Grout. Fines and forfeitures ranged from $1 to $16 plus costs. several bonds were forfeited for non appearance. Arresting officers were Constable H. R. Elwood and railroad policemen M. O'Brien W. Bishop H. Gulliver and L. Gaudett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Snyder
Joseph Backuen
Louis Stuart
Patsy Fredreicha
H. R. Elwood
M. O'Brien
W. Bishop
H. Gulliver
L. Gaudett
Fairfield Runaway Held in New York
John Katz Jr aged 15 who ran away from his Southport home Saturday afternoon is held by New York police. He had been sent to cash a $24 check and later disappeared, his father reporting him missing Saturday night. Chicken thieves active in the Greenfield Hill area steal two or three chickens per coop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pairfield
John Katz, Jr
Southport
New York
H. H. Elwood
Gateway
Fairfield
Greenfield Hill
Local Social Roundup From Brookfield and Nearby
Miss Anna Murphy visits Stamford. Miss Mary Friable vacations in Newtown with grandparents Charles and Mrs William. Charlotte Thornhill stays with Frederick Wheeler in Stratford. Louise Norman at Went vacation home. Sheriff and Mrs Fennell host Christmas guests. Dr Homer Jones and Henry Fennell of New York visit. Clinton Beers family guest Herbert Brynes of Bridgeport. Hilde Bowdy spends Christmas with Charles Pulver in New Milford. Albert Knowles takes south trip with friends. Stuth Ramilese vacations in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Frederick Wheeler
Stratford
Louise Noruieris
Peter H. Fennell
Homer Jones
Kenry BR. Fennell
New York
George Miller
Danbury
Clinton T. Beers
Herbert
James Brynes
Pridgport
Daniel Murphy
Hilde Bowdy
Charles Pulver
New Milford
Albert Knowles
Pla
MISS VINTON BACK Former Head of Girls' Selig in Town Wintering in Home
Ridgefield sua section notes Mrs Clough C Overton of New York City named director for Red Cross volunteer activities in Manhattan. Former war Red Cross leader Miss Vinton, connected with Ridgefield club and civic work, is wintering in town as family ties anchor local social scene.
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Ridgefield Summer
Voteteer Activities
New York
Selig
Ridgefield
York County
Clough C. Ovat
New York City
Ew Cross
Manhattan
Ton
Red Cross
Vile Jetty
Overton
Adente
Beckwith Place
Peaceable
Ridgefield Glub
Tlon
Kensico
Kenalco
Milford January forum and club installations noted
Milford hosts the first 1924 open forum under the Milford Federation with church group support. Officers elected for the Free Love Baldwin chapter include Miss Mildred Ford as president and Miss Laure Cooper as vice president. A Women’s Relief Corps installation is planned at Knights of Columbus hall with Grand Army and Sons of Veterans members present. Norwalk funeral notice for Margaret Froma Mark, age 82, burial at Mountain Grove follows services led by Rev. James Werner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Epcetaa
Milford Federation
Methodist
Y Taylor
Nicholas M. Pond
New Yorks
Freelove Baldwin
D. A
Misa Drew
Mildred ‘Um Ford
Misa Laure! Cooper
Mit
Moina Wilson
Luella Bartlett
Mixa Irene Shepherd
Women's Relief Corps
Grand Army
Sons of Veterany
Knights of
Mega
A. L. Wood
Alice
Maple
Myrtle Beach
Ag & Daughter
Blanche W. Andersegg
New York
Bernard Atles
Walnut Beach
New Jersey
Norwalk
Margaret Froma Mark
Eastrue
James Werner
Burial Mountain Grove
Henry Mark
Margaret Frome
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Harry Mackenzie
Labor Bureau
Paul Churchill
Pan Army Court
Abephian
Clarence Marcus
James
Vineland Nooo
Hartford
Vineland
Ridgebar
Stephen Washburn
Platt
Milford Florist
Fairfield Church
Westport Y. M. C. Aholds Open House
Ealton
Dec
Myrtle Griffin
Long Hill
Marjorie Jennings
Sport Hill
Danbury Normal School
F. A. Johnson
Philadelphia
J. W. Sherwood
Lee Methodist Sunday School
Henry McCallum
Beattice Jennings
Hor Marsh
John Marsh
John McCallum
Alan Wheeler
Lorraine Seeley
Eleanor
Evelyn Jennings
Willan
Frances Allen
Emmanuel
Lilian Johnson
Long
Marie
Dorothy Madsen
Cyril Kendall
Natalie
Barbara Marsh
Dorothy Marsh
Alan Wheel
M. A. Lyon
W. F. Blue
Lester Blue
Fred Zuiner
Lorraine
Erwin Edwards
Fane Edwards
Shirley
Sterling Edwards
Frank Edwards
Milton Porter
Price
Congregational
Amelia
Grumbman
Redding
Vba
Greenfield Hill Country Cmb
Stanley Northrop
Long Island
Leroy Wheeler
George Beers
Willan Smith
Alec Allen
Richard Reid
Chester Hall
Ernest Grumman
Trumbull Court
U Harold @. Bullard
Willian O. Burr
Ward B. Booker
Earth Knight
Ruth B. Hall
Amy Child
Anne 'sMorehouse
Arthur W Deyo
Dr. Calvin
Minnie Olmstead
K." M . Spalding
A. A. Saunders
H. H. Hiker
Ron Jersey
A. J. Lavery
Walter Merwin
Emma ¥. Wakeman
Wshera
Robert Drummond
TH. C. Bullard
Wallace Brown
Joseph A. Wakeman
Wiliam T. Burr
H. —. Riker
E. Carlisle Hunter
O. C
Zirol
James C. Bulkeley
Harold C. Bullard
Frederick A. Burr
Annie B. Jennings
H. Pemberton Sturges
Anne
RB. Morehouss
Mise Elizabeth Jennings
Emma B. Nichols
Pred Sturges
J. A. Riker
L. M. Spaldine
A. B. Jennings
Livingston
Smith
Warren Cowles
Eleanor N. Morehouse
Louia A. Seecher
Albert 5
Weston
Miss Randall
Long Hill V. P. 5
Long Hill M. FE
St. Nicholas
Cvr
Goveror
Stratford Autoist
Brookfield
Misa Stuth Ramilese
City
Miss Vinton
Bassetts
Helen V. Adams
North High School
Nyeugse N
Dorothy Adan Sophmore
Syracuse
Ereretie
Carl Adan
Ward D. Bassett
Gertrude Vinton
Siidgefield
Pom
Tudgefield
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