Ridgefield Fire Departments Elect New Officers
At the Ridgefield annual fire department meeting on Thursday night officers were elected for the main department and its companies. Chief Elsworth Brown and others named. uniforms may be purchased once funding allows. The department notes a $6,000 DeFeyster legacy fund with investments in first mortgages and Liberty Bonds.
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Ridgefield
Jan
Lepechai
the Telegram
Fire Department
Rtt
Elsworth J LF. Brown
Deu.jamin F. Goodrow
Fritz Wrincer
Archie ¥. Davis
Arthur G. Seymour
Frank Taylor
Frank ‘Taylor
Hose Company
Bbfseeler
Octavio Garboni
William H. Stevens
Charles Venus
Fritz Roxy
le. P. Cc
Lounsbury
Horace Walker
Jacob Walters
Will G. Boyce
Frank I. Gilbert
Roswell Dingee
A. Rockwell
Town Board of Finance
Danbury Fire Department
Denbury
Fairfield Plans For New High School Building
Fairfield town officials prepare to review bids on proposed high school plans at a January meeting. The special building committee will present its report and, once construction cost is known, the Board of Finance may seek town meeting approval of the plans and funds. The effort aims to enlist school committee support and public backing for the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Fr Tag
Board of Finance
Bible Class Sets Talks for Four Sundays at Stratford
Stratford Methodist church men of the Men’s Brotherhood Bible class chose four sermon topics for the next four Sundays. Subjects include Does Progress Leave Christ Behind, Is Prohibition Breaking Down Law and Order, Can the Modern Man Be a Christian, and Do Religion and Science Agree. Capheag Club elects Vernon Morehouse president and lists new officers and board of governors.
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Stratford
Jan
Stratford Methorist Episcopal Church
Me's Brotherhood Bible
Capheag Clo
Vernon, Morehouse
Capheag' Club
Chit
Fritz Holmgren
Frank L. Hanson
Stratford , News Dealer
George Spall
Paul P. Goodell
Harold C Lovell
Walter Goddard
Charles Silman
Clark P. Jane, Jr
Toswelk E. Buss
Westport Notes: Students Return and Local Events
Misses Janet and Sara Crawford return to Connecticut College for Women in New London. Lucille MacDonald leaves for two months in Havana to regain health. Westport youths attend Cochran School in East Norwalk and George S Tompkins joins a real estate firm. The Nature Study club met at Bedford house with Miss Laura Chapman hosting. W T A plans a public bridge at Bedford house January 7. Local residents prepare for winter in New York and Florida trips amid community notices and announcements.
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Westfort
Janet
Sara Crawford
Connecticut College For Women
New London
Lucille MacDonald
Angus MacDone
Philip Gunion
Myrtle Avenue
Havana
Marguerite Treadwell
Lyons Plains
Westorn
New York
Carl Alstrum
Bedford House
Frank W. Amis
Weston
Katherine Wile
Compo Street
Piorida
Scarlet fever cases grow to six in Fairfield
The weekly report by Health Officer L I Pooit shows a rise in communicable diseases with five scarlet fever cases and two diphtheria cases. Elgin and Agita Tuckney of Holland Hill road have scarlet fever, as do Richard and John Jer of Eastborn road. Marvin Smirneft of 126 Grasmere avenue and Helen Moore of Fairmonth terrace have diphtheria. Measles, whooping cough, and chicken pox are below normal for this season.
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Fairfield
Dfficer L. I. Pooit
Elgin
Robert
Agita Tuckney
Holland Hill Road
Richard
John M Jer
Eastborn Road
Marvin Smirneft
Grasmere Avenue
Englewood Hospital
Helen Moore
Fairmonth Terrace
Local notices from Monroe greet New Year after holidays
Monroe January 4 reports Miss Marion Johnson returning to Elmira College and other residents abroad visiting Philadelphia and Bridgeport for New Year events. School reopens Wednesday with teachers in charge, townsfolk hosting a ball at Stratfield Hotel, and a town dance planned at St Peter's church hall. Fire department and Ladies auxiliary meet. prizes awarded.
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Misa Manchuring
Clinton
Arthur Smith
Misa Willams
Ennis, Bull
Derby
Ihn
Curti
Centre
George Sturr
Ralph Waly
Grace Smith
Yellow
Ston
Maki
Charles Chois
Faston
Tau
Ellie Dun
Mr. Damm
Feeder
Monroe Ventre
St. Pewter's Church
Bridgeport Melody Orchestra
Five Auto Violations Led To Five Arrests In Newtown
Newtown authorities recorded only five arrests for motor vehicle law violations in 1928, with officers issuing warnings in many cases. Notable cases include George M. Flynn fined for reckless driving in July, Michael Dibbbl for intoxicated driving, John Wey er for reckless driving, Anthony Muneahiming for wrong registration, and Dexter Cole for reckless driving. all fines and costs paid. The report also notes the annual meeting of the First Ecclesiastical Society of Newtown and a K of C council gathering scheduled for the weekend.
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Newtown
P. OH. McCarny
George M. Flynn
Jamaica
N. Y
Michael Dibbbl
John Weyer
Anthony Mune
Milford Grange Renews Life With Annual Election
Milford Jan 4 Special on the Telegram Indian River grange has revived activity with an enthusiastic meeting. Newly elected officers to serve for the New Year were installed at Knights of Columbus hall Friday evening. Officers include Master Mrs Mary W Gregory Overseer Mrs A Platt Lecturer Mrs Geary Clark Steward M T Gregory Assistant steward John B Hubbur Chaplain Fred M Smith Treasurer George S Clark Secretary Albert N Beard Gatekeeper Jarod J Beurch Ceres Mrs Fred M Smith Pomona Mrs Albert N Beard Flora Mrs Towland Lady assistant steward Mrs Harold 4 Beard.
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Milford
Indian River Grange
Lfe
Knights of Columbus Hall
Mary W. Gregory
A. Platt
Geary Clark
M. T. Gregory
John B. Hubbuar
Devon Church Ladies Aid Annual Meeting Highlights Officers
The Devon church Ladies Aid held its annual meeting with officers elected including President Mrs Howard Hallock and First Vice President Mrs HH MM Hanks. A church supper is planned for January 31 and a roll call will occur.
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Fon
Ladies’ Aid Society
Devon
Howard Hallock
MM. Hanks
Charles Utis
Harry Wildman
Walter Smith
Leng
arent-Tmicher Association of Devon
HN. Rogers
Devon Sclooon
Abraham Lincoln
Charles Root
United
Inghewal
Commerce
Milford
Walnut Beach Chapel
Ou Walnut Beach
Christian Hodeaver Society
Charlier
Agnes Forsyths
Sverets Vanderhout
Vinion
Trom
May Clarence Vanderhouted
Sonrialliec
Sven Gundstram
Homan House
Uae
Funeral of Norwalk Summer Resident Held in Milford
Norwalk fatent resident N Mathews Martin of New York City died recently. Funeral services were held at his Norwalk residence with Rev James Benton Werner officiating. He left a widow and two daughters among survivors. Milford Fire Department received a $20 check from Wilson Ti as thanks after a deadly blaze damaged two large barns nearby, a report from Milford Telegram notes.
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Norwalk
Milford
N. Mathews Martin
New York City
Tend Street
James Benton Werner
Grace Episcoyal Church
Tae
Courtenay Martin
Florence Martin
Monard Mrossmort
Milpord
Tan
Lewla
Milford Fire Department
Wilson Ti
Barmiea Farms Daily
Joe
Last Survivor of Dewey World Trip Dies in Milford
Sanford Proctor aged 75 dies at his daughter Mrs Evan Avery’s Milford home after a long illness. He was the last known survivor of the 1866 voyage around the world with Admiral George Dewey aboard the Colorado. Proctor, once a Waterbury painter and decorator, served in the Civil War era Navy aboard the Sabine and later joined the Colorado voyage with Dewey Samp son and Watson. Survived by two daughters and one grandson. Funeral Monday January 7 at 1 30 pm at Mrs Avery’s home with Rev Everett Knollmeyer officiating. Interment Westville cemetery.
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Milford
Sanford Proctor
Evan Avery
Rogers Avenue
George Dewey
Colorado
Proctor
Dewley
Washington
Dewey
Josephus Daniels
the Navy
Mr. Proctor
United
U. S. S. Sabine
Dewey, &Ciley
Sampson
Watson
Wadhams Post G. A. R
Waterbury
Very
T. C. Lewis
Woodbridge
Avery
Co Everett Knollmeyer
St. Peters Episcopal Church
Westville Cemetery
Charity Ball Nets 150 For Friday Afternoon Club
Milford scene reports that the Friday Afternoon Bridge club charity ball held December 29 at the town hall was a splendid success and cleared 150 dollars. Local families hosted guests including Mr and Mrs Stanley Swift and Richard Swift of New York, and Mildred Mager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Herbert M. “Rose
Lucy Bello Smith Treat
Hose’s Mil
Stanley Swift
Song Richard and
Stanley, Jr
New York City
F. Robert Mager
Mildred
New York
the Pines
Lester D. Lockwood
Broad Street
Peter Mays
Forest Hints
Edward Berrian
Mount Herman School
Town Hall
Community program to open 1924 in Brookfield Town Hall
Brookfield villagers prepare for the first social of 1924 at the Town Hall on Monday evening January 7 at eight. Miss Aileen Heachey Miss Gerlude Ree and Franklin F Hawley organize lectures and stunts to draw a full audience and wish goodwill for the new year. Nurses Ellen Anderson and Genevieve Hoberts depart for California on a trip via Chicago and San Francisco.
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Brookfield
Stelock
Aileen Heachey
Gurlude
Leng Sa- Jana
Lois Brush
T v Greenwien
Tian
Any
Wiltman
Margaret Madden
Ot Greenwin
Mary Madden
Maurice Odonnell
Shition
Brookfield Junction
Fred Gustavson
Danbury
Ite
O'Donnell
Mary Oeif
Byford
Charlottes
Thornhill
Misa Cornelia Weta
Gilbert and Bennett Memorial School
Georgetown
Liharnhilt
Denbury
Daniel Evee
Sridgewater
Lincoln Crosby
Cox Cob
Crosby
Andrew G. Anderson
Wien Anderson
Anderson
Halia
State Tobacco Growers Change Their Officers
Leslie W. Newberry of South Windsor was removed from the executive committee of The Connecticut Valley Tobacco Association. Nathan D. Priner was elected to succeed him as director and officer. Stanton F. Brown’s resignation as Connecticut vice president was tabled. Arthur B. Bidwell tendered his resignation but it was tabled. A petition to remove Brown and Newberry was filed December 27. A December 28 special meeting removed Newberry from the executive committee. Prince elected by acclamation. Brown offered resignation later but it was tabled. Newberry had criticized the board. Brown clashed on policy.
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Hartford
Brown
New~berry
Arthur B. Blawell
Glastonbury
Bidwell
Newberry
Joseph W. Alsop
Prince
Alsop
Newperry
Pregard
Weston Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Events
Mrs Eula Vanehe entertained Norwalk guests at Red Men’s Hall as Weston's New Year celebrates with a Country Club dance. School reopened after Christmas vacation. William Reeves moved to New York City. Elizabeth Win of Stratfield spent the week with the Wakemans at Lyons Plains. Kenneth Mitch returns to Storrs College after holidays. Willia Banks hosts relatives and friends for New Year’s Day with guests from Johnstown and Cranbury.
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Weston
Jana
Eula Vanehe
Norwalks
Tames Moore
Roland Attford
Kenneth Witch
Red Men's Hall
New
I Live
William [Reeves
New York City
Elizabeth Win
Stratfield
Aun
EM Wakeman
Lyons Plains
Greenfield Kenneth Mitch
Storrs College
Prank Fried
Willia B. Banks
Johnstown
N. Y
Norwalk
Cranbury
Norwalk DeMolay Chapter Planned for February Organizing
Norwalk historical brief says the Norwalk chapter of the Order of DeMolay will be organized on a Saturday in February. The advisory board lists Thomas O. Taylor as chairman along with John W. Semple and several clergymen and local leaders.
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Norwatle
Jan
eSpeciak
Norwalk
The
Order of DemMuomay
Thomas 0. Taylor
John W. Semple
Andrew F. Chamberlain
Charles A. Marks
J Benson Werrner
Christan Swarts
EH. Howard
Frederick H. Jacobe
Willard Miteng
George N Wilson
Success Secrets to Be Revealed by Rev W T Aiken
Stepney notes report Rev Walter T Aiken of Newtown will lead both services at the Baptist Church on Sunday with a sermon on a New Year Success Secret and the Lord's Supper observed. New Year courses start in Sunday school, while local figures and community events fill the column.
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Stepney
Walter T. Aiken
Newtown
Baptist Church
Stephen BR. Hayes
Oscar Plumb
Beatrice Plumb
Nichols
Andrew Engie
New York City
Walter A. Aiken
The
Stepney Volunteer Fire Co
Henry Blata
Long Hill
Charles Weed
Bridgeport
Hs Otn Fllness
Vilage
John Crosby
Long Hul Tre House
Fre
Phalen Funeral Held in Milford
Funeral services for Thomas Phalen aged six years were conducted at his home on Guilt Street and at St Marys church with a high mass. He, a native of Queens county Ireland, had lived in Milford sixty years and is survived by his wife and nine children E V W Phalen of Harbor Iowa Mrs Et W Johnson Medway Mass Thomas Valen Pauli Pa Frances Phaten Washington D C Timothy Phaten Norwalk Anna Nellie Charles and James Milford Burial followed at St Marys cemetery.
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Milford
Thomas Phalen
Guilt Street
St. Mary's Church
P. H. Mec-Crean
Queens County
Ireland
Miford
E. V W. Phalen
Harbur
Iowa
Et. W. Johnson
Medway Mass
Thomas Valen
Pauli
Frances Phaten
Washington, D. C
Timothy Phaten
Norwalk
Anna
Neliie Charles
James
St. Mary's Cemetery
Tivening Whis entertained at home of Reynolds
Special to The Telegram describes a social gathering at the home of Frederick Reynolds with guests including Mr and Mrs 3 and Mrs Howard Beach Mr and Mrs Ernest Ward and others. The Community club met in the Town hall with eleven present and scheduled a whist and pinochle event for January 17 led by Herman Strobel and two others. Louis Sachs reported eye injury recovery and remained under physician care. Fairfield churches announce limited communion for next Sunday with service times listed at 10 30 am for two churches and 4 pm for the Southport Congregational church.
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Tivening
Eib
Hrederic Reynolds
Thast. Charis
Howard
Beach
Ernest Ward
Samuel Ward
Durr Loeen
Frederick Reynolds
Louis Sachs
Twags
Herman Strobel
George French
Robert Peterson
Gustave Machalouski
Aya
William Parks
Robert Peeterson
Robert Hart
Erman Strobel
Gaore Brend
J. Kurtz
Albert Cristie
Alfred Guion
Gustave Kauteher
Frederick Cooper
Machialowsh
M Peteson
Fairfield
Church of Christ
Greenfield
Southport
Milford Police Warn of Chance Boards
Milford authorities warn children to stop circulating miniature punchboards that offer candy prizes. Chief J M Maher says the boards resemble banned large punchboards and may lead to arrests if activity continues.
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Milford
J. M. Maher
Firemen Vote to Continue Strike in Tunxis Hill
Fairfield January 4 Special to the Telegram Tunxis Hill Fire Company No 2 met in its regular session and ratified the committee decision to refuse service until properly supported The strike will continue with the company not responding to alarms It was reported that several property owners plan to form a fire district to tax for fire and police protection Attempts to identify these owners were unsuccessful
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Fairfield
j—Tunxis Hill Fire Company No. 2
Easton Church Meeting At Gillette Home
Annual parish meeting of the Congregational church of Center will be held at the home of Mr and Mrs Edward Gillette tomorrow at 1 30 pm Officers reports and regular business to be heard New Year guests hosted by Edward Gillette included J Morris Wilson Stephen Wilson Eleanor and Jimmie Wilson of Fairfield Ira Andrewa Harold Andrewa and Hattie Bunnell of Stratfield Pomona officers installed by Arthur Sherwood and Mrs Sherwood with Mrs Walter Hine at North Haven Supervisor Frank W Knight of Southport visiting local schools Thomas Norris ill in St Vincent s hospital Engagement announced Clarence French son of Mr and Mrs French to Miss Curry of New Haven Major and Mrs Tristan Tupper back from Philadelphia for a family wedding Miss Sarah Tarbell at home in town Ida Tarbell holiday visit to summer home here Miss Tarbell wintering in Twin Oak and Miss Tarbell spending holidays here
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Haston
Congregational Church
Edward 1. Gillette
Edward Gillette
Adams Corner
J. Morris Wilson
Stephen Wilson
Eleanor and
Jimmie Wilson
Fairfield
Ira
Andrewa
Harold Andrewa
Hattie Bunnell
Stratfield
Pomona
G. Arthur Sherwood
Sherwood
Walter Hine
Orange
Gulla
New Haven
Pomona Grange
North Haven
Twin Oak
Ida ‘Tarbell
Major
Mia
Tristan ‘Tupper
Philadelphia
Sarah Tarbell
Ida Tarbell
Local Post Seeks New Truck Amid Holiday Rush
The Shelton SHPILTON area reports the local post office awaits the promised new truck from Washington. A temporary hire was needed for the Christmas rush as the department works to finish a grand project by week’s end, with final completion due by the first Monday in January. Annapolis Naval Academy members Williams, Couzette, Willkou, Wile Tdimeon, Lews Mieneh, and Joseph Hellequer have returned home then back to campus. Frank Sudella returns to Boston College after vacation with parents, Harold Smith departs for Harvard Law School, and Wubert Gordon also departs to Wanbridge.
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Shpilton
Dan
Officida
Washerington
Peat Oiler
Iwork
Wiliams
Couzette
Willkou Wile Tdimeon
Lews Mieneh
Joseph Hellequer
Naval Academy At
Annapolis
Thus City
Frank Sudella
Beton Wall College
Harold Smith
Flarvard Law School
Wubert Gordon
Wanbridge
Westport Police to Move After Studio Remodel
Westport police will not occupy their basement quarters at the Town fair until the clay moulding class studio of W. T. I. A. is remodeled under Mr Katheyne Lawson currently occupying the room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westport
Katheyne Lawson
Danbury Adopts Law To Reach Tumbling Wall Owners
Danbury residents face an ordinance targeting the ruins of the old Taylor opera house at Main and West streets. The unsafe walls prompted fines of 80 dollars for repair refusals and 275 dollars per day for continued disrepair after notice, effective January 14. The measure aims to clear an eyesore in the business district and follows repeated city efforts to compel owners to repair. Additionally, city notices warn violators over unsafe sidewalks with a five dollar fine. Postmaster Edward H. Bailey will attend the state Fish and Game meeting in Norwich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danbury
Common Council
Taylor
Margeret Collins
Bridgenort
Ladies’ Auxiliary
A. O. Eh
Panbrry
T. & L. Hell
Edward H. Bailey
Connecticut
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Ain Sanford Proctor
Hana Dewey
Ridgefield Fire Companies
Ellsworth F. Brown
Selectmen
Pasketry Cies
Walter Taft
Loise Sherwood
Harry Sherwood
Tiverside Avenue
Wetherid Seminary
Wetherst
Januar
Fayle
Nancy Puy
Agnes Grulla
Christchurch
Monroe
Aninual
Birst Ecclesiastical Society
Virgilus Council
K. of C
Milford Grange
Devon and Beaches
Manila Bay
Milford Home
eGorge Dewey
Rev
W.T. Aiken
Stepney Church
T. Phalen
Trumbull
YEW
Tunxis Hill
Shelton
Taylor Opera House
Bailey
Norwich
Sick Room Supply Co
State Street
Bridgeport, Conn
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