Former Mayor Administers Oath to Dr Nettleton
A city inauguration in the council chambers saw Mayor-elect Dr Francess I Nettleton take the oath and receive civic keys. New appointments were sworn in including city clerk J Stirling Edwards and officials such as health officer Good Shelton and dog warden Robert Sykes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelton
Jan
Bennett N. Beard
Offie
Francess I. Nettleton
J. Stirling Edwards
Nettleton
Good Shelton
Catherine Cook
Joseph G. Shapiro
Robert ©. Sykes
Herbert Roberts
William A. Curtis
Alice W. Russe
Bernard Mehls
James Leverin
Leon Sylvester
William Dooling
James Il
Offves
Fox
John Ht
Povot- Bleret Bo Stones
Ety Sheriff
Klea A. Cook
Majsor Nettleton
Edie Hose Company
Cty
Veaduet Square
Board of Aldermen
Bernicd N. Mehls
Two Men Fined in Ansonia Court on Liquor Charges
Ansonia court proceedings report Anthony Uschuk and Michael Elce facing liquor law violations. Uschuk pleaded guilty, fined 110 and costs, plus four months in jail with suspended sentence. theft charge dismissed. Elce pleaded guilty, fined 50 and costs, two months suspended. Witnesses testified. results reflect local enforcement actions. Also notes on community obituaries for Burton R. Waugh of Wakelee Avenue and Mrs. Redshaw of North Main Street, with funeral and survivor details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ansonia Court
Ansonia
Telegu Service
Anthony ,Uschuk
Michael Elce
R. J. Munger
Nuschuck
Cos
Iail
Andrew Wores
Woren
Eschuk
John Stauck
Newten
Anchule
Tig
Weston Jan and Mrs Arthur Dated Forty Years Married
Jan and Mrs Arthur Dated celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary with a quiet Sunday gathering at their Plains Quizen basement. Relatives attended from Bridgeport and nearby towns. Minnie Strang suffered a nail injury that week and a foot accident caused some inconvenience. Funeral of Elvcta Grivip Bridgeport noted nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
rFo
Arthur
Sanday
Dante
Grei
Minnie Strang
Fx Grey
Elvcta Grivip Bridgeport
Woodmont Residents Seek Reopening of Kindergarten
Milford telegraph reports residents protest the closing of Woodmont Kindergarten due to low attendance and high per pupil costs. The Board of Education will refer the issue to the committee on teachers after review. plans include the athletic field and playground, with Berien tract favored for public use. Community meetings and local notices follow, highlighting town projects and school events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford, Dan
Woodmont
Town Ochonl
Board of Education
Acroname
Kindengarcen
Theyehool Board
Werner Gutendry
Almer Hall
Aoemap
Eldridge Cornwall
Beardgrey
Berrien
Former Brookfield Resident Dies in Danbury Hospital
Mrs Earl Crosa Young of Chicago, formerly Hazel Beers of Brookfield, died at Danbury Hospital after a week of treatment. She leaves a husband and infant daughter, her parents Mr and Mrs Frederick Beers, and relatives. Funeral held at St Paul’s Episcopal Church with Rev Charles B Care and Rev Charles Lewis officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookfield
Danbury
Accused burglars held in Norwalk for trial today
Norwalk police report two men arrested on burglary charges after the break in at a local business. Both were detained on $4500 bonds pending appearance in the daily court session. Authorities described the case as continuing with further investigations and arraignments expected later this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Easton Man Has State Grange Program Highlights
Easton notes a Hartford session of the Late Grange on January 1, 14, and 16 with Fifth Degree conferment for Fairfield County Pomona Grange. Willard Gillette is noted as overseer. A Poultry talk by Carl Dossin of Connecticut Agricultural College and a lantern slide show will be at Easton Academy Friday. Several local students achieved perfect attendance in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ston
Footguard Hall
Hartford
Ofiers
Fairfield County
Pomona Grange
Willard Gillete
Carl Dossin
Connecticut Agricultural College
Easton Academy
Welceis
Tina Farioly
Grace Brown
Esther Knight
Loig Marsh
Lorraine Seeley
Jean Silman
Sterling Gillette
Juhn Marsh
Joan McCallum
Arthur Nichols
Robert Chanmers
Marjorie Jennings
Bruno Ulaneni
Calvin Drown
Andrew Kachele
Edward Knight
Haney McCallum
Robert Rowell
Ples Silmnaw
Blaurive Snow
Rd Xprander
Hattie Pfensky
Helen Cy
Barbara Marsh
Porvitysh
Wilam Metallum
Kathleen Smith
Yellow School
C. FL Nichols
Walter Priggs
Nashua
N. A
Lowell
Lynn
Chelsea
Mass
Martha Edwards
Neils Hansen
Niagara Falla
Marinvrie Jennings
Bayside
Long Island
Helen Ma
Danbury
George Reid
Mary Buger
Elizabeth's College
Il “J
Hatola Sinfh
George Aldrews
Ett
Robert P. Davis
Minnis Smith
HIN Notte
Sp Hui
Walhouns Take Winter Trip to New England States
Mr and Mrs Seth Walhoun of Stratford Road left for southern New Hampshire where Calhoun spends winters and plan to stay until April with by trips to Florida and other states. Mrs Tronson and family join in the travels with relatives in Prospect and Lietefort. Neighbors Mr Nannadd Kleinhans and Mrs Albert Ander entertain Miss Mather Anderson of Worcester during the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordship
Seth Walhoun
Stratford Road
Bkouthernes
N. Ch
Calhoun
Florids
Tronson
Aml
Nannadd
Kleinhans
Albert
Andere
Mis Aidter
Mather Anderson
Worcester
Masa
Slice
Leslie Moore
Mararith Town
Whitsted
Wun
Weatfield
Ridgefield Meeting Notes and Social Tributes
Ridgefield records show the regular monthly meeting of the Ridgefield tewr edhoal committee scheduled for Thursday at Town hall. Ald geeiety of the 3 Me church hosts a gathering at Mrs Fea Wixcoin’s home. The Ladies Woreken Missionary sucky of MoM church plan Friday afternoon at Mrs i. A. Mo and Mrs Seth Low Dierennne’s home with Mrs Willan FL Tap. Mr Pierrepont and Mes. A3 attend events in Hartford while Mrs. Wicheefedl’a group holds a representative election. The Ridgefield League of Women Voters met Monday at 6 at Mrs. Pranks D. Gimstead’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seth Low
Willan
Haeiferd
Hertford
Pierrepont
Rigwelield League of Women Voters
Effie Inoo
Howe
Pranks D. Gimstead
Representative Monroe's Republican Representative Assumes Duties
Monroe reports William Mix takes office as town representative. A Bridgeport native born 1848, Mix studied at Russell Military College and joined a Bridgeport firm, later becoming president and treasurer of Wentworth Furniture. He settled in Monroe in 1916, retired after 1919, and remained active in Republican politics locally and statewide.
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Monroe
Jun
William KK
Mix
Connee
Hridgeport
Mo Peoply
Neven
Mix Wan
Russells Military College
Aittie Wentworth
Wentworth Furniure Company
Bridgeport
Wentworth
She
Norwalk church extends sixth call to pastor
The Norwalk Episcopal church, by its vestry board, has extended a sixth one year call to Rev. George B. Tompkins to continue as pastor. With district superintendent approval the change is set to be announced at the April annual conference. Tompkins has led the church for two years after coming from St James in Bensonhurst Brooklyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Tan
Norwalk Methat Jyplecopal Church
Wotketal Board
George 8. Tompkins
Holies
Yinster
Mr Tompkins
Chirey
Tve
St. Jamee
Bensonhurst
Brooklyn
Lepeston M. Fi
Charles 3 Tray
East Tenet’ Street
New Haven
Wilton Telegrams of Jan 6 Chronicle Local Notes
Those leaving today after spending time with relatives include Marcus Gonfrey from Easton M Rlandeth Fatehill for Syracuse N Y Coley and Adelaide Taylor for New York and Brooklyn Gladys Stannard for Danbury Mrs John Schuessler of Dunnepton N J mother of Mrs Charles Ambler left after a week with her daughter Electrical work underway at the Gumer homestead and obsequies on Hurimlt street Preparations for the conduit of cure rent to the summer home in the zone station Mr and Mrs Frederick Gray of North Wilton welcomed a son Frederick John Withaim named after his father and two grandfathers The annual meeting of the Congregational church will be held Friday night supper will be provided by the Women’s League all interested are welcome William A Benjamin and a committee of women oversee the super arrangements Also Wilton Women’s Republican association will hold a monthly meeting Wednesday afternoon at the Town Hall Morning services at Arnon Ti Methodist Episcopal Church included education talks Youn g people urged to join church membership Readers and locals note changes in the National Association and local drives for Red Cross funds and community service engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookfield
Earl Crosa Young
Chicago
Tank Hospital
Young
Hazel Beers
Frederick Fy Beers
Danbury Hospital
Red Cross
Parlus Bristol
Darius Bristol
Beaver Brook
Danbury
Harles Newis Biggs
St. Pau
Iestles
Frank Hatelett
New Milford
Vilarenre D
Bristol
Clay
Danoury
Martha Wildman
Ray
Wildman
Ford
Fokono
Wilton
Jan
Marc
Gonfrey
Easton
Rlandeth Fatehill
Syracuse
N. Y
Coley
Adelaide Taylor
New York
Vedoklyn
Gladys Stannard
John Schuessler
Dunnepton
N. J
Charles MN
Ambler
Othe
Te Congregational Church
William A. Benjamin
Wilton Women's “Hepultican Advertilon
of Ofeteet
Aron
Morscopal Educet
TJ Howard Paterledd
Mary ‘Tanner
Uth
Theselles
Wiiten
Neoman
Thaw
Wesport Methodiat Church
Yo Mf. CA
Frazer
Haliday Seaporg
Westport
Leagu
Vinton W. Mitchell
West Methodist Church
Bt. Py
Lutheran Church
George Allen
Owen FF
Friends
Ridgefield
St. Agnes’ Guild Christ Church
Chester Bater Ha
Cross Highway
Robert TW. Peat
State Street
Florida
Saltgatuck E. Church
Carman Lanz
U. S. NE
Main Street
Annie Clear
Bedford House
Stratford Board of Relief Gets New Members
Stratford news reports Charles W. Coleling named to the Stratford Board of Relief to succeed W W Church, with Arthur D. Plass reappointed and Otto A. Schoen as the third member. The appointments were made at a special town council meeting. Patrolman Edward Manchester has recovered enough to walk to Stratford Center. Missing person Juli Novak, 15, is being sought by Stratford police, last seen December. A Penny recital supports the Washington fund at Sterling Memorial, featuring Mary Sales pupils. Stratford Legion Auxiliary plans a large whist party at Sterling Memorial hall and held a joint officer installation. The Stratford School Board will meet in Town Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratford
Teilegram Service
Charles W. Coleling
Stratford of Relief
W. W. Church
Ruford Schoo Board
Arthur D. Plass
Coumil
Collins
Plass
Counci
General Electric Company
Liv Fn
Main Street
Steatford
Caterine Street
Bord
Otto A. Schoen
Pardy Construction, Company
North Main Street
Chester
Edward Manchester
Stratford Center
Manchester
Nis Phyawan
WH. J. Hennessey
Juli Novak
Freeman Avenir
American Graphophone Company
Sterling Memorial
Washington Fund of
National Capital
Die Inshiree
Edward Kelly
Bridgeport
Legion
Hal Ch
Devon Improvement Association Social and Public Events
A translation of fragmentary notes describes Devon Improvement Association plans for Friday evening January 9 with an Old Devon Orchestra led by Maneing, plus dancing and refreshments. A Royal Matron installation and a public testimony are noted for Temple events, with details on attendees, committee members, and related social gatherings in Springfield area.
Dan McKenna Elected Head Of Westport Firemen 22d Term
Dan McKenna was unanimously elected treasurer of the Westport Fire Department’s Pioneer Hook and Ladder Company for his 22nd term at the annual meeting. Officers include President Harry Kenwood, Secretary James Dorosoll, Captain Harold Baker, and two lieutenants. The gathering also noted a $2,099.98 balance, purchase of new boots and equipment, and a planned poker tournament between Pioneer and Compo Lingine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westport
Jan
Daniel P. McKenna
Rilverside Avenue
Lae Plonver Houk and Ladder Company
Central Rice Head
McKenna
Tfona
Atorney Bartyla
Harald Baker
Harry F. Kenwood
Hen . Jjuwngi
James Dorisoll
Daniell. McKenna
Harold Beker
Harold Sipperty
Fiurry O'Connell
Barker
Cris
Roy McElwee
Herman Miller
Baker
Pioneer Hook and Ladder
Compo LingIne Company
Frank~furts
Joseph G. Hyatt
Edward B. Bradley
Tryatt
Myatt
Long Hill Couple Entertain Friends at Silver Wedding
Long Hill Connecticut report lists Mr and Mrs Walter hosting a 25th wedding anniversary party New Year's Eve with many guests including Mr and Mrs Anderson Sr Mr and Mrs Fred Anderson and family Mr and Mrs Carl Anderson Stratfield Mr and Mrs Knowland Mr and Mrs Frank ape Sr Edith Mead Mr and Mrs Abbott and children Mr and Mrs Link and daughter Mars Bridgeport residents Mr and Mrs John Keeton Mr and Mrs Simeon Iva Barr and children Mr and Mrs Carl Haechele and son Rovle George Kaechele Mr and Mrs Charles Kellogg and Frank Gah Long Hill Mrs David Itkey recovering from grippe at home with improved condition Son Herbert Walker and family attended whist at Temmball Town hall Walker and Seeley won prizes Mrs Solon Wales Elm Street Monro recent guests Clayton Rothan family Homer Hubbell Paghua Hill Farm
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Hill
of Walter
Anderson
Fred Anderson
Carl Anderson
Stratfield
Ae Knowland
Frarnd Ape
Milas
Edith Méad
M. Abbott
Link
Mars
Bridgeport
John Keeton
Simeon
Iva Barr
Carl Haechele
Rove
George Kaechele
Charles Kellogg
Frank Gah
David Itckey
Otto Walter
Jierbert Walker
Temmball Town Hall
Walker
Samuel Seeley
Solon Wales
Elm Street
Monro
Clayton Rothan
Homer Hubbell
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DR. Nettleton
Waugh
Burton R&r
Wakelee Avenue
Mrs Redoaty
Bea
J Lewis Redshaw
Anaonia
Charles J. Reishi
Derby
John Kelshaw
Harriet Redshaw
Alis W. Barnes
John C Lawton
St Louia
Pine Grove
Weston
Parent-Teachers
Parent-Teacher Association
Fort Trumbull Beach
Fort Trumbull
Welock
AIL
Atnyone
Isabel Rebekah Lodge
Evening Star Lodge of
Ansantawae Lod
A. M
Musaic Hall
Plymouth Congregational Church
Plymouth Ecclesiastical Society
Activn
Georges HH. Gaipti
Haver High Schoul
Taylor Memorial Library
Milford Delphan Society
Delphian High School Scholcship Fund
Baldwin Stose
A. Roe
Memorial
Augustus Pos
Post
Mr Post
Aero Club of
Ameri
Curtiss
Inne Hug
Alexander Graham
Wright Brothers
Fort Myer
Uanimordspore
Sheepshea
Senantum
Chickre
Cleveland
Nevioe
Mobile
Roo Haesder
Winder
Thes Gordas
St. Lutte
New York Univer Aly
Amerean Aeron
Amerlea
Europe
Die
Aeing
Red. tHungerford
Clark
Frank A. Waters
Wilcox Memorial
BP Congregational
Women's
Cormtn Temperance Union
Milford
Ginane—Burns
Margaret KE. Burns
Guckinghaya Avenue
William J
Nne
St Augustine's Church
P. IL McClean
T. 1
St. Mary's Church
Tord
Asin
Rervice
Atle Toner
Omeer
Mermiard
Oteer Inne
Prairk Viretii
Joan Almus
Aaron
State Grange
Pomona
Hartford Meeting
The
Congregational Church and Society
Fidward “Lette
Gilbert Movell
Isite
Leslie Burr
Miss Maragay T! Knazar
Sylvanus Mullett
de. Frank Wales
Mon
General Assembly
William KH. MIX
Norwalk Church
Council
Board OF Relief
Devon
Devon &G
Berslee
Devon Improvement Association
Man Maneing
Wale Ho
Herp
George Cole
Mathews Clairmian
Riddell
Hye Valmnonut
L. Libby
Order of Amaranth
Temple
Nereneow
Cleveland Avenue
Uy Ave
Marlon Franklin
Hillst Apstailent
Haypath
Couchy
Springfield
Massy
Charles Elis
Colonial Avenue
Une
Phe
Slerton Atoll
Aid Saielery
Deven Unoon
Wk Cai
Mas
Reston
Prager
Dan McKenna
Westport Hook and Ladder Company
T. Wood
Stephen
Percy Andersen
Sherwood
Burritt Wakeman
Stoddard
Wakeman
Minnie Uileteko
Jude Salonen
Larthird
Salmon
Surth Crawford
Howard W. Hubbell
BOSAK
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Packags Bosak Manufacturing CO
Scranton
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