Erection of Trinity Episcopal Church Contracts Awarded
Contracts for the Trinity Episcopal Church project were formally awarded. Hewlett Company of this city named general contractor and C S Eames awarded plumbing work. The church will rise at Washington Avenue and Golden Hill Street with completion aimed by spring 1925 and services in a parish hall until then. About 150000 dollars is to be expended. Local merchants Schnee and Schnee own Golden Thi and Wain treet drug store venture. The store is now occupied by the Fut shop and Mint era Baby shop. The Button Oliphant jewelers at Main and Woul streets will relocate to the Stratfield building on Main Street. Newark Shoe Company will remodel the corner into three stores.
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Trinity Episcopal
Hewlett Company
C S Eames
Washington Avenue
Golden Till Street
Schnee
Golden Thi
Wain Treet
Willield
Samef Rving
Main and
Woull Streets
Stratfield
Main Street
Wewark Shoe Company
Three Men Sentenced for Loitering in Denver Ward
Arrested yesterday morning in a ward on Denver avenue for loitering and possessing stolen clothing. Thomas Cody 23 of 350 Hanover street received 60 days in jail. Georgy Grace 22 of followareivenus was sentenced to 30 days. Oscar Peterson 2 of 751 Howard avenue got 3 days. Andrew Smith 611 North Washington Avenue, age 18, arrested for assault on his wife, received a suspended sentence for breach of peace. Three men arraigned on curs drunkenness were fined.
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Denver Avenue
Hines Thomas Cody
Hanovar Street
Georgy Grace
Followare Ivenus
Oscar Peterson
Howard Avenue
Andrew Smith
North
Washington Avenue
Jew Britain Youth Dies of Injuries
Jane Theo O Meara aged about twelve died at General Hospital from injuries suffered in a December 24 automobile collision. Joseph Smilge, who drove the car, is serving a Hartford County jail sentence for driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Medical Examiner Lyon states deathprobably resulted from concussion of the brain. After the crash, O Meara’s companions drove to his home and left him at the doorstep.
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Britain
Jane—Theowre C O'Meara
Géneral Hospital
Tudy
Inyur
Joseph Smilge
Hartford County
Iquor
Lyon
Mearns
O'Mearns
Violent boiling wastes gas in cooking
The Bureau of Standards reports that violent boiling does not speed cooking but wastes gas. Tests show that with the lid on and full gas, gas use is about nine times higher than gentle boiling. with lid off, about five times more gas is needed. and evaporated water rates are similar whether lid is on or off.
Boy’s death in Norwalk truck crash prompts $10000 suit
The father of Russell, an 11 year old, sues Clifford VY Craw and others for 40000 damages after his son was killed November 2 1922 in Norwalk auto crash. The suit names John A Ryan truck owner and George Ryan driver alleging the boy’s neck was broken and body dragged. The case opened in Superior Court before Judge Arthur Falls and a jury.
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Clifford VY Craw
Norwalk
John Altiyan
Russell
Arthur Falls
Eine Norwalk
John A Ryan
George Ryan
Western Connecticut Fish and Game plans extensive education drive
The Western Connecticut Fish and Game Protective Association, serving Sherman New Fairfield Brookfield Bethel Danbury Redding and Newtown, launches a multi town educational campaign this month to boost conservation and sportmanship. Lectures and film reels from 6000 feet of film plus two reels from the State Game Commission will reach seven towns with plans for two shows every two months. Former State Fish and Game Warden Wilbur Smith will present illustrated talks on birds and ichthyology. The group aims to recruit all 1500 local license holders into the association this year and to release more game birds as participation grows.
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Connecticut
Fish and Game Protective Asociation
Sherman
New Fairfield
Brookfield
Bethel
Danburg
Redding
Newtown
State
Gime Commission
Henry W Griffin
Danbury
Wilbur i* Smith
South Norwalk
Fire Company of Westport Holds Annual Meeting
Pioneer Hook and Ladder company No 1 held its annual meeting Monday with officer reports for the year read and plans for the coming year discussed. New members Harry Ottonnell and James Co metti were voted in and Morris Lindwald was proposed for February action. Officers elected include President Harry R Sherwood, Vice President Tierry Downs, Secretary James Tuiscal, Treasurer D P McKenny, First Beat Otto Muller, Second Beat Letov McLivee, Standing Committee Tirey McDivee Joseph Driscoll and Harr ul Shippes.
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Westport
Bpe
Pioneer Hook and Ladder Company No 1
Harry Ottonnell
James Cometti
Morris Lindwald
Yeu
Harry R Sherwood
Tierry Downs
James Tuiscall Treasure
D P
McKenni Taptiy MH Baker
Otto Muller
Letov McLivee
Tirey McDivee
Joseph Driscoll
Winifred Gaynor Victor Wins Suit Against Church
Winifred Gaynor Victor, aunt of a former New York mayoral candidate, sued Holy Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church alleging breach of contract after she was removed from singing duties. A municipal court jury awarded her $175. The crowded courtroom heard testimony about gossip and alleged cutting remarks toward the choir leader. John Cushing, the choir leader, was thanked by Gaynor after the verdict.
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Newlork
Winifred Gaynor
New York
Holy Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church
Miss Gaynor
Jwor
John Cushing
Counterfeit Five Dollar Note Circulation Warned
Treasury officials alert about counterfeit five dollar notes in circulation. The fake bills imitate a Lincoln portrait and use a poor photo mechanical print, with obvious flaws in the seal and Latin inscription. Authorities urge vigilance and note the irregularities that could reveal the fraudulent bill.
Hearing on Greens Farms School Plan in Westport
Westport School Committee calls a public hearing at the Greens Farms schoolhouse near Saturday night at 7:45 to discuss the need for a new school building. Residents of the Greens Farms district are invited to join as the board considers sites and the overall plan.
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Greens Farms
Wispport
Speal
Telege+m
Oder
Cereens
Miss Gaynor Accuses Choir Leader of Embarrassment in Rehearsal
Notes from a church choir dispute describe Miss Gaynor labeled as having prima donna ways by Mr Cushing after he challenged her during rehearsals. A matronly chorister corroborates. Others claim Miss Gaynor called Mr Cushing no gentleman and the tenor sang poorly causing further embarrassment to the leader.
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Miss Gaynor
Mr Cushing
Cushing
King George of Greece Visits Italian Cities
Rome January 9. King George of Greece arrives in Rome with minimal ceremony after leaving his country at the request of revolutionary forces. He tours the city by taxi while Queen Elizabeth remains in the sleeping car. They plan to travel to Naples for the funeral commemoration of King Constantine.
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Rome
Associated Press
George
Revolutionary Party
Elizabeth
Naples
Constantine
Car Plunges Off Bridge Into Ten Mile River
Michael A Morley former New England welterweight champion was uninjured after his sedan plunged from Cheshire street bridge into Ten Mile River in South Meriden. Police found the car, and Morley said he was alone and escaped before the vehicle sank. Authorities planned river searches for the missing occupant.
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Muriiden
Cheshire Street
Oregon Road
South Meriden
Ten Mile
Wate
Michael Morley
Squire Street
Hartford
Tain
Hanover
Morley
Hartford, Jane
Michael A
Mike} Morley
New England
Ten Mile River
Tappe Disappointed About Garage Job
At yesterday morning s Municipal Garage meeting the petition of Edward Tappe secretary of the Syrian Crest Republican club for appointment as mechanic was denied The board declined to discharge any of the four mechanics now at work to satisfy Tappe The commission ordered bills paid and discussed swindling appropriations and acquiring a second hand car to be used as a service vehicle during routine business.
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Municipal Garage Commission
Municipal Garage
Edward Tappe
Syrian Crest Republican Club
Wok
Satsfy Tappe
Young People Institute Held by Congregational Churches
The first annual institute for young people of Congregational churches will be held in Newtown January 18 to 20 under Fairfield County Association of Congregational churches. At least 75 delegates from the county will attend. Albert White is physical director of Bridgeport MCA and Rev G Herbert Bk is pastor arranging an entertaining program. Revkins has organized amusements including a basketball exhibition between teams from Hirst Congregational of Danbury and United Church of Bridgeport.
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Newtown
Congregational Churches
Fairfield County Association of Congregational Churches
Albert White
Bridgeport
MCA
G Herbert Bk
Congregational Church
Revkins
Hirst Congregational Church of
Danbury Pany
United Church of Bridgeport
Referee decision for Hawley gym or tow hall game
Arthur W Reynolds of Currituck Farm pledges a roast steer from Aberdeen Angwit as part of the event. Yale professors Ton and Tweedy, Miss Mary McClure, Rev Harry Leiper, and Mins Pierson from Oklahoma are listed among speakers. Delegates will be fed at Parker House Saturday and Sunday, with calls urged for assistance in entertaining.
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Hawley School
Tow Hall
Arthur W Reynolds
Currituck Farm
Aberdeen
Iton and
H H Tweedy
Yale University
Misa Mary McClure
Chi
Harry Leiper
Africa
Ig Mins Pierson
Oklahoma
Auto Breaks Ige Search Begins for Six Bodies
Alexandria Minnesota January search started today for six persons drowned when an automobile broke through ice crossing Lake Andrews southwest of Alexandria last night. Five of the dead were Pearl Glade and her two children, Mrs Roso Glade and her child, all passengers. Rudolph Wolfe, a penny picker, was the sixth who perished while aiding in the rescue of Doris Glade, Carl's sister.
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Alexandria
Minn
Jan
Lake Andrews
Pearl Glade
Roso Glade
Rudolph Wolfe
Penny
Glade
Doris Glade
Carl
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