Armistice Day legalizing effort urged by American Legion
Fairfield reports note that the American Legion Post No 74 may push a bill in the General Assembly to make Armistice Day a legal holiday. Veterans groups statewide back the proposal, seeking public recognition while many towns plan ceremonies and observances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Tao George Alfred Smith
Wil Robert EB. Lavery
Legion
Pairfield Veterans
American Legion
Connecticut
Erite
State Department of ochoLwgion
Neus Pos
Ieti
Southport
GR. Poole
Wbe
Lésle Islaol
Jerry Cu
Lyons Plains church hosts annual Christmas Eve tea dance
Weston, Toes, and Lyons Plains church members attended the Christmas event featuring gifts by Santa and presentations by Rev Edward Hedding. A Sunday school gathering, refreshments, and social hour followed, with Ramuel Budse of the Theological Lyons Plains noted among attendees.
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Sweston
Lyons Plains
Hell Mondey
Santa Ue
Pudde
Edwards
Derby Church Marks 257th Anniversary and Historic Founding
Derby observes the 257th anniversary of the first Congregational Church founded in 1673 amid Derby Avenue’s aging streets. Rev. Worthy F. Maylatt, pastor for 19 years, highlights Connecticut connections, with a long history of church buildings, past pastors, and active groups like the Elbles Men’s Club and Shani Boys.
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Derby
Derby Avenue
Worthy
Maylot
Maylatt
Hartford
Swanzey
N. H
Campson
Connecticut
New Haven
John Bowers
Reservopringham Water Company
Vrinduiva
Messrs. Vwum
Barnum
Joseph Moas
Daniel Mumpreyes
Meriin Tuller
Amasa_ Porter
Jang
Sawi't
Soum
Yaistors
Jesee Guernsey
Robert P. Stanton
Titrony
Blacey Johnson
M Brewster
Samuel Mills
Thintington Landing
Samuel Hawinson Wu. Blair
Wales Que
Truman Pipey
David Bradley
Jesse J. Hyown
George Hubbell
Wal N Igrown
Newel J. Tinteley
George Nostar Prentiss
Elton W. Pafmales
Fhomay A. Relves
Teerney Llensy M. Bradley
Walter II, DeForest
Hugh Iwucreidy
Sun Living
H. M. Wradley, Jr
Ts le Gragonn
W. H. deFores
Belyea
Hugh McCready
Charch
Elbles Men's Club
H. M. Ley Te. Dongs T. Mackay
Gordeer Ti. Marvin
William Ho Mey
William GB. Marvin
Harry I. Gilbert
Charles FP. Rowell
Lester L. Guan
Wills JD. Build
Louis HH. Bradley
Clifford J. Larsen
August A. Strauss
Wiliam MacGregor
Leverett L. Hinman
F. Wiliam Hallock
Hans C. Therkifiinen
Everett D. Marvin
Howard P. Peterson
Walter B. Beach
Clarance W. Burrows
James G. Duff
Lester. Batley
So H. de Forest
Louis L. Gregory
Charles Marvin
Howe F. Sraith
Rganizidion
Tevinbhom
Mina
Old Colonial Congregational Church
Egg production drops in eighth week of contest
In the eighth week of the Storrs laying contest the total production for all pens was 3 063 eggs, a yield of about 31 percent, down from the last two years. High scoring pens include Tomas Hattenson's White Wyandottes 46 eggs, Ellen Day Ranken's White Rocks 25 eggs, and A B Rice's White Wyandottes 44 eggs. Leading pen figures across varieties list White Rocks Ellen Day Ranken 276, White Wyandettes A B Rice 272, Barred Rocks Mrs H C Kilinsmith 214, Rhode Island Reds Pinecrest Orchards 475, and several others from various farms and states.
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Storrs
Tomas H. Matteson
White Wyandottes
Davisville
R. L
Ellen Day Ranken
White Rocks Fron
Rhode Island
Maurice
F. Delano
Vineyard Haven
Mass
Eilen Day- Ranken
Huntington
N. Y
W. C. Matthews
Wilmington
Del
A. B. Rice
Tekamah
Neb
Thomas Hatteson
Davisvlle
Ral
William A. Ellis
Warwick
Barred Rocks
H. C. Kilsinsmith
Beavercreek
Ore
Merritt M. Clark
Brodfield Center
Conn
B. Gupt'll
Pinecrest Orchards
Grater
Pres
W. Mitchell
Wallingt Conn
Bernside Farm
Attis
Boro
Red Mount Farm
Franklin
Hanson's
Corvalis
Meadowedge Farm
Sterling Junction
Mount Hope Farm
Williamstown
Mara
FM. Johnson
Waliloboro
Newtown Grange Christmas Party and Yale Celebration
A large gathering of rangers and friends attended the Newtown Grange No. 124.1 Christmas meeting with a program. Mrs. Herbert Ekin led the Christmas meal, Mrs. Arthur J. Smith read the Christmas letter, and Miss Myra B. Bevans read a Christmas poem. Gifts were presented amid much merriment. Doris La Verne Bodine, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Bodine, received a blessing service at 2 PM at their Sugar Street home, with burial in Newtown Village Cemetery. People visiting included Mrs. James Miner of Port Chester N Y and Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Lake of Westport, among others.
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Newtown
Rangers
Grange Ball
Pohtatock Grange No
Ferbert Ekin
Arthur J. Smith
Myra B. Bevans
Herbert T. Comer
Frank H. Johnston
Aunes the Grange
Doris la Verne Bodine
Herbert Bodine
Sugar Streat
G. Herbert Ekins
Mimses
Helen
Lotsa Nichos
Mount Pleasant
Port Chester N
James Miner
Eugene Lake
West Wartfura
W. B. Glover
Aghes N. Gilaver
Nur- Department
Wie
Connecticcut
Institute For the Blind
Pacmingeton
WG. Glovers
Queen Street
Frank Gerow Corregarn
Williamsport
Tor
Richmond H. Gesner
Clank
Dackman
Llomorrow
Florida
Ealing
Marth
Titean
Gotewind
Morton W. Smith
Post Road
Greens Farms
San Francisco
Eugene Doe
West Orange
KN. J
Alen Iame
Roseville Road
Everet
Fillow
Cl'nton Avenue
Pinocchty
EH. BE. Aten
Comno
Gordon Stevens
New Fla.van
Howard C. Farecild
Pittefield Mass
Fly Mirenis
George Fairch'ld
Hilford
Evelyn Kale
Selissa Anderson Arating
Walter D Allen
Wiles Point Road
Alfred Madduck
Touts J. Colatti
State Street
Herman Miller
Brooklyn
William Krause
Lincoln Street
New York
Kent
Henry T. Mosher
Ian Frank
Mosher
Hubbart
Bridgeport
Ingersoll
Misa Grace Ingersoll
Marian Tanner
Laurence Burr
New Haven
Burr
Helen Seger
Ore Hin
Howard Smith
J. P. Johnson
Dinburg
Charles
Proatlyn
Susan Kerp
West Haven
James Marsh
Mary Hatch
Walter BP
Watch
New Milford
Patrick Finn
Mahoney
Oakville
Mes Herry Johnson
Pajeys Lens
Urine Street
Ardenpeart
Veter Noten
Lee
Mass
Local church salutes work of congregation in Oberlin letter
Oberlin Ohio and the moderator of the National Council of Congregational Churches sent a letter of good wishes and praise to the church. Ex Governor Simeon Baldwin also expressed appreciation for the uncar cintreh ina ighter ah tae fine.
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Oberlin
Ohio
National Council of Congregationll Churches of the United Staves
Simeon
Baldwin
Vncar
Norwalk Adopts Schick Test for Diphtheria Spread
Norwalk officials plan to test school pupils with the Schick test to identify susceptibility to diphtheria. Those testing positive will receive anti-toxin under supervision by the health officer or family physician. One new case, Frank Toth of 6 Popp Street, age 5, is reported in South Norwalk. Dr. George G. Fawcett, the sick physician, is improving.
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Norwalk
Robert BE. Perdue
Heath Oficer
Health cMeer
South Norwalk
Frank Toth
Popp Street
Gorge G
Westport Church Christmas Party and Social
The Greens Farms Congregational Church held a large Christmas tree event with carols and recitations, gifts exchanged, and performances by Betty Koopman, Lawrence Mts, Walter Koopman, and others. A two cent supper and varied social activities followed, with several local families noted.
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Westport
Telas
Greens Farms Congregational Church
Allan Parse
Sunty
Claus
Betty Koopman
Wine Gumbos
Howart Jennings
Benrietta Stoddard
Betty Adama
Lonard Leary
Alice Wakeman
Roebert Leary
Lawrence Mts
Martha Mills
Chris Rule
Walter Koopman
Young People’s Society of the Christian Endeavor Society
Lealand Lownds
Bridgeport
Adron ‘Road
Ice Harvesting Begins on Danbury Ponds
Danbury reports two toe companies started ice cutting today with two more planning to begin by week’s end. Last year only two outfits operated late January, prompting concerns about delays. Harvesting aims to provide employment for many weeks, as dealers anticipate staffing difficulties.
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Danbury
Norwalk Issues Nearly 1000 Building Permits
Norwalk reports issuing close to one thousand building permits amid ongoing projects. The tally covers construction through late March, with many permits for residences and commercial work. The report notes some projects, such as school renovations, were not included and that some buildings are not assessable or taxable.
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D ‘Hools
Crofut
Knapp
Hom Tn
Stratford High Alumni Form New Association At Meet
Stratford High School alumni organize at a Stratford hotel in Bridgeport hoping to grow a townwide association. Officers include C C Curtis president and Jussell Peck treasurer. Speakers from various classes attend and a New Year celebration follows with music and dancing.
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Stratford
Stratford High School
Statford
Bridgeport
Toca High School
Assembly Hall
C. C. Curtis
Herbert Grandage
Paul Goodell
Jussell Peck
Eliott W. Peck
Stratford Trust Company
Maude Elwell
New York
Schuats
C. C. Thompson
Benoni Nowland
Philadelphia
Donald Samimis
J. B Marvin
A Donner
Conner
Hon
Mise Paula Spoettle
Knights of Columbus Plan Danbury Charity Ball
The third annual Metioney council charity ball will be held at Hotel Green on Monday February 23. Arrangements are well underway with aims to be the season’s outstanding social event. Last year’s gathering drew over 500 attendees and this year is expected to attract even more, including visitors from out of town. Proceeds will support local charities distributed among several institutions.
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Cupheag Club
Turkey
Danbury
Metioney Council
Knights of Columbus
Tsanbury
Fairfield High School Deed Sparks Legal Debate
Town counsel John H Perry weighs in on a deeded Fairfield school site gifted by Miss Anne Jennings for educational use. He warns that any road or driveway across the property could trigger reversion to Jennings or heirs, threatening the town’s investment. Perry suggests options from constructing a street to eminent domain, while noting court interpretation limits on altering the deed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H Perry
Southport
Alfred
Perry
Alfred Perry
Anne Burr Jennin
Datrfield
Berg
Thatcho House
Mas Anning
Jennings
Fairfield
Howe
Anne Jr. Jennings
New Haven
Misa Jennngs
Kent entertains many over the Christmas season
Kent residents celebrate Christmas with church gatherings, a program, moving pictures of The Wizard of Oz, and a Santa gift distribution for Sunday school attendees. A missionary collection was taken. Several locals and visitors spend Christmas in nearby towns, with numerous family visits and hospital reports.
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Kent
Argentina launches new health education program nationwide
The Argentina National Department of Hylene uses modern methods to teach health in rural districts. Railroad cars equipped with radio instruments carry film projectors and disinfection materials. Lectures and posters accompany the effort, and a Child Welfare Division has been established.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argentina
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YALE
Schick
Westport Church
Santa Claus
Danbury Ponds
Stratford High
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Helge
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Caroline Bull
Harold Wall
Will Bull
New Marord
Harsa Hospital
Maredonia
Edward Buter
Danburs
Laura Darlings
Evelyn Tanner Apent
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New Fimgs
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