Greenwich Lads Drown At First Skating Party
Mergin 18 and Raymond Lincon Baler, sons of Mr and Mrs Charles Ehles of Cosa Cob, drowned while skating at Holly's pond after breaking through the ice. Their father Knapp dove thrice to save them. both boys and their companion Elmer were lost as ice gave way. Genevieve Knapp narrowly escaped. authorities recovered the bodies about an hour later. The boys belonged to Diamond Hill Methodist Church and Scout Troop 12. funeral services were set for Wednesday with Rev Charles A Whitemarsh.
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Irgeenwich
E’merlin
Raymond Lincon Baler
Charles Ehles
Holly's Pone
St Ehlers
Koappa
Knapp
Elmer
Brainey
Raymond
Blwer
Genevieve Knapp
Mr. Knapp
Minins
Rakoa
Beoks
Diamond Hill Methodis Toscopal Church
Charles A. Whitemarsh
Macdonald to Meet Fairfield Officials Over Road Cutoff
State Highway Commissioner John A. Macdonald plans a Tuesday meeting in Fairfield with town officials and the Town Phin commission to discuss a proposed cut-off from the Post road along Kings highway. The plan would have the town fund the road with the state covering 75 percent, possibly via a bond issue, and route details include Wilot strawl ing along the race and tracks and connections to Felidgeport and Strate ford before rejoining the Post road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
John A. Macdonald
Tue
Kings Highway
Mew
Thia
Ter
Wilot
Porest Pine
Wingshb
Baa
Towan
Moawlyts Biel
Feligeport
Strateford
Devon Parent-Teacher group plans evening event
A Devon area Parent-Teacher group schedules a self and entertainment evening in mid February at the city club. Local residents and figures including Mrs. AL TT Chuisuberiagin and Mrs. Walt Beard are noted for hosting or participating in the program while crowds attend the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speer Co
Phar
Devon
Alcl Jin
Jesse Lasee
Ovenitier
Soviat
Pehru
AL TT
Chuisuberiagin
Feads
Rauscher
Camls
Pring
Tenes Floth
Walt Beard
Ity Club
Myrtle Bostein
Eranar Wolf
Loti
Book Censorship Ridiculous I M Tarbell
Tarbell denounces book and play censorship as ridiculous. She argues censorship serves hidden profit, boosts taxes for the poor, and distorts public taste, while publishers and readers seek genuine access to ideas during her tour.
Farm Institute in Easton to be held February 9
Spectator coverage notes a farm institute organized by Fusion Grange and local groups in Grange Hall Easton February 5 with a morning session and programs. Speakers include dairy expert R Merril and farm management professor A Manchester. The event invites all community members with hot drinks provided.
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Connell
College
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Fairfield County Farm Bureau
Grarse Hall
Rangers
M. Vlover
R. Merril
A. W. Manchester
Manchester
Siven Inter
Lordship Lowdship Supports Sunday School Plans
Fragmented report notes Lordship Sunday school services with Armin Weng of the Brngl Lutheran and Misslfeiga Westerbers of Bridge selly, plus 79 boys in a Troop meeting at the County club at 7 15 on Tuesday eve. Shere axillary of the Lord Munday school to hold a social at Mrs. home with several guests from New York and local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowdship
Jame
Eram
Netyerlee
Aonishy Sunaay School
Uday
Tev
Armin Weng
Bng- 1
Lutheran
Elbure
Lfeiga Westerbers
Bridgeselly
Ubiy Bibekee Lordship 2
Harry Atudgsett
Scunlviewius
Sir
Miss. Cooke
New York
August Olin- Targherita Lewa
MM. Foley
Edith Wtarned
Munday
Soitry
Tate
Mildle
Kahne
Sibery
Tole Aqdersyn
Lever
St. Valens
W. RR. Nichols
Adelaide
Hurlbur Street
Nichols
Philadelphia
Hacket Gregory Way
Wilton Berg
Captain Fey
Uth
Julian Gregory
George Sloward
Lambert Homestead
Gregg
Grenwis
Shippun Point
Miford
Willi A. Benjamin
Drum Fee Road
Hubert Morehouse
Hurlburt Street
Nichols Place
M. J0eaney Jenks
New York City
Hooch With Coal Case Noted In Court Record
A garbled OCR note describes a legal matter involving coal, a person named Cy Guat, and a casing issue tied to employment. Limited readable terms suggest a case record or citation with criminal or regulatory overtones and unidentified parties.
Dean of Wilton Minister Would Remain in Charge
The Rev. J. Howard Fairchild, pastor of Zion Church, has received a unanimous call from his church board to stay on for at least another year. He accepted with minor nonfinancial conditions. His long service has earned him the title dean of Wilton ministers. Other church news and social notes from Wilton and surrounding areas are also reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairchild
Wilton
Peter
W. H. Kidd
Zion Hill Chure
Cannon Hall
Church
Georgetown Playground Association
Norwalk D A R to Hear Travels in Europe and Holy Land
Norwalk chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hear attorney Leo Davis discuss travels in Europe and the Holy Land at Thursday's meeting. Delegates will be appointed to represent the chapter at the Congressional assembly in Washington. A special music program is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Leo Davis
Daughters of the American Revolution
Europe
Lnly Land
Congressional Assembly
Washington
Milford Organist Returns To Town After Graduation
Mirachel Edwards, organist, returns to Milford and plans to live with Mrs. VisLine Wayne in Wilcox Park. A Cincinnati College of Music graduate, she is known for her many friends in various cities where her music has endeared her to listeners.
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Milford
Jan
Mirachel Iswards
College of Music
Cincinnati
Commission puts over hearing on Compo Beach line
Westport residents learned the Public Utilities Commission postponed the hearing on ordering Connecticut Company to repair Compo Beach trolley tracks until January 29. Selectman Nash said the hearing would be held in Westport, not Hartford, amid local dissatisfaction and charges of politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westport
Public Utilities Commission
Connecticut Company
Campo Beach
Hartford
Edward C. Nash
Publc Utilities Commission
Tittlites Commission
Fairfield High School admission standard sparks church clash
In Fairfield on January 14 the town school committee adopted a high school admission standard, prompting a confrontation with Rev. W J Blake after John E Perry of Southport proposed the resolution and visited Blake. The dispute centered on timing and readiness of parochial school students for high school entry, with no party finalizing changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
John Ef. Perry
Southport
W. J. Blake
Ema
Westport Riding Desolate Family Appeal for Aid
Community members request aid for the family of Joseph Jausner after a house fire gutted their home and possessions. The Loom Chapter and Tedross announce efforts to provide clothing and essentials to parents and children affected by the disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whsepord
Jam
Joseph Jiausner
Mansi
Dr Lucas Named Wilton Health Officer
Special to the Telegram reports Dr Rath Isaacas appointed health officer in Wilton to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mrs Ta G The annual section of the American Tyegzion notes his election as chaplain and follows Mrs Schenck’s recommendation for the vacated post
Danbury Considers New High School Plans
Danbury discussion grows after special committee reports inviting three architects to draft plans for a proposed new high school. An initial $5 090 for plans plus $25 900 for tentative design work were approved to address overcrowding. Meanwhile a rifle match between Battery D and the Pahquog Reg end Gun Club is planned at the State Armory. A Norwalk driver reports a $105 robbery attempt near Danbury. An Italian Women's Hospital Auxiliary dance raises funds. Former Danbury librarian Mrs Nolan dies. Miss Fanny P Brown sails from New York for a 122 day world cruise aboard the Laconia visiting Havana Panama Canal Japan China and Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danbury
Latil
Boara
John R. Booth
Elyang
Battery D
1U2nd Arillery
Pahniogue Reg End
State Armory
Danpury Noire
State Prace
Thomas Raymond
Norwalk
Barmin & Steinberg
eMcent Ie
Raymond
Concordia Hall
Italian Women's Hospital
Uxiliary
Ila
Chester A Nolap
Minde Sane
Nolan
Orwalk
Fanny P. Brown
Ie Prarkin
New York City
Laconia
Havana
Cuba
Japan
China
Jopan
Asiatie
Serasalon
Holy Lang
Eurene
Community club plans Tuesday meeting and whist event
Trumbull January 14 report: the Community club schedules a regular meeting Thursday at 2 PM and an evening whist and prize sale on January 17. Committees include Mrs Hermin Strobel Mos, George French, Mrs Robert Peterson, and Mrs Howard S Beach to entertain. Also notes a local road work crew laid gravel on Daniels Warm road as mild weather affects travel. England and Wales report 600000 people over 70 and 60000 over 85.
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Howard
Wronk le Wells
Harold Flolmes
Stretford
Corn Peach
M Willard
Timah
W. RF. White
Albert Christie
Oliver Chu
Selvermoon
Norwalk Women’s Republican Club Claims National Lead
Thirty women from Norwalk attended a luncheon of the Woman's National Republican club at the Waldorf Astoria in New York. It was announced Norwalk had the largest women’s political club in the United States, with Springfield, Massachusetts in second place. The Norwalk group plans an open meeting Monday at Odd Fellows hall with speaker James Gordon of Springfield. Mrs. Leo Davia will address a round table luncheon Thursday on The Mellon Plan of Tax Reduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Woman's National Republican Club
Waldorf-Astoria
New York
United States
Springfield
Mass
Norwalk Club
Odd Fellows Hall
Second District
James Cordon
Leo Davia
Roundtable
Lancheon
Mellon
Wifebeaters Fined By Hall Fairfield Judge
Jan 14 special from the Telegram reports railroad trespassers and three men arrested for striking their wives in Town Court. Alexander Capral, Frank Agigoski, and John Szucowski faced fines from 4 to 20 dollars with five days suspended jail terms and costs. several others received fines or nolles with costs as officers and deputies acted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Clarence R. Hall
Alexander, Capral
State Street Extension
W. W. Gould
Offie Gould
Frank Agigoski
Pas Read
Lespinasse Place
John Szucowski
Massachusetts Avenue
Meriden
H. J. Elwood
Asault
Costas
Arthur Buck
Stare Street
Bridgeport
William Bishop
Janes Sinclair
Michael Florvyath
Brentwood Avenue
Queer L. Gaudet
Steven Florvath
Fairfeld
L. O'Brien
Milford winter club events and community notices
Milford plans a winter loop of public meetings and performances. Commissioner A P Meredith of Hartford addresses the Milford college club in Town hall Tuesday night. A soapbox of church activities includes the Plymouth Congregational women meeting Thursday at Mrs W J West Park Place. A Friday Afternoon Bridge benefit is planned for Mil writes in Town hall February a junior church grows at First Congregational Church with ages 3 to 12. A recital by Mrs Jennie Lee and Roscoe Reeves is set for January 28 at Flrad Congregational church to aid Dean Charles R Brown’s Lenten meetings. Milford High volleyball and American Legion auxiliary events are announced, plus a note on a camel’s travel miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Milford College Club
A. P. Meredith
Hartford
Board of Education
Poe
Women's Missionary Society
Plymouth Congregational Church
Wilcox
Flrad Congregational Church
Jennie Lee
New Haven
Roscoe Reeves
New Thaven
Charles R. Brown
First
Plymouth
Methodist
Wen
American Legion
W. 3B
Winstol
Neratford
National Committee
Helene ¥ Y. Putney
Stratford Court Seeks Destruction of Seized Liquor
Stratford Court to file for an order of destruction of a seized liquor stock from the Honeyspot cafe, including whiskey wine cider and bottles, after earlier pleadings by former prosecutor Morehouse were overruled. Judge Harford to hear the application at a special session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratford
William &. McGrath
Stratford Town Court
Henry C. Harford
Angelo Stavolla
Honeyspot Road
Farmers of State to Hear Experts at Union Meet
Hartford January 14 In late January 23 to 28 at Hotel Garde experts from several Eastern states will address meetings of five participating state organizations. About 22 prizes will be awarded for corn and sheep exhibits with S& herd prizes from Connecticut State Fair and State Board of Agriculture. Exhibits to be sent to Swift Co. and organizers include Leonard Healey H W Baldwin W L Garrigus Paul Ives J Bundage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Durin
Union
Connec ‘Cut Swine Growers’ Association
Connecticut Sheep Breaders’ Association
Connecticut State Boards
Agriculture
Connecticut Poultry Association
Connecticut Agricultural College Extension Service
Connecticut State Fair Association
State Board of Agriculture
Connecticut Sheep Breedery Association
Swift & Co
Elotel Garde
Union Agricultural Ting
Leonard H. Healey
H.W. Bahlwin
Storra
Wi. L. Garrizus
Storrs
Paul
Ives
Guilford An la
J. Bundage
Ssorrs
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Greenwich
MacDonald
Post Road
I. M. Tarbell
Hell
Storrs College
Farm Bureau
U. S. Dept. of Agriculture Plan
Cindy
Chester Tull
Sporv Hill
Arthur Wade
Bunnyer
Mars
Fred Mirah
Alva
Wilbur Wade
Nelin
Thridgeport
George Marsh
Wakowan Hill
Greenfield
Dean OF Wilton
J. H. Fairchild
M. E. Church
Wilton Church
Fred Bunker
Pant
Eleanor
Jenks
Kairfield County
Newtown
Uhurch
Ladies’ Aid Society
Bladk Hill Methodist Church
Fred Gray
North Witten
St. Matthew's Church
James Lt. Strong
Jesus
Preservaton of the Sacred Places
Holy Land
W. JT. Manning
Episul Chincese
Brew
St. Matthew's
South Wilton
Strong
Ladies’ Guild of
St. Matthew
I. BR. Ambler
G. W. Ogden
Clerc
Ogden
Wil
Rachel Epwards
Commission
Compo Beach
Westport Selectmen
Capital
Blake
Judge Perry
Trumbull
England
Wales
HALL
Stratford Court
McGrath
M. J. Oconnor
St. James Church
Radato
WJZ
Aeolian Hall
New_York
Mya
Lillian Brandt
Lake
Robert Brandt
Warwheck Avenue
M. J. O'Connor
St. James' Rev. Church
Ealyis
Stens
Father O'Connors
Wei
Matin
Tin Street
Bassun Avenue
Fath O'Connor
Daniel F. Sullivan
Vala
Sterling Memorial Hall
Boothe
David Beach Boothe
Putney
Carl Foster
Thas
Farmers OF State
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