Divorce Suit Shakes Darien Romance and Gill Case
Ada Wilson Gill, 65, wealthy widow, sues Francis IL Hall Gill for divorce alleging intolerable cruelty. She claims kidnaping plot, and accuses his sister of forming Gill Wilson real estate holding company to control Mrs Gill's Darien property. Alimony and maiden name restoration requested. Receiver Clayton Purdy oversees Gill-Wilson affairs during suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Ada Wilson Gill
Darien
Francis IL Hall Gill
M. Ya . Twate
Westport Sanatarium
Chil
Brooklyn
Westporc
Gil
Ted
Gill-Wilson Corporation
Gill
Darten
Clayton Purdy
Devon church program draws crowd at Milford event
Devon January reports note a pleasing program by the First Church Milford youth at the Devon Loulon church with strong attendance and satisfactory financial returns. Also listed are scheduled events by local groups including concerts at Town hall February 24 and a Devon Chemical company meeting at the Firehouse with officer elections and future ball plans. The Devon C E society won a rally banner in Bridgeport for largest member turnout.
Fenfield Reef Corp to Hold Annual Meeting Next Month
Fairfield January 30 Special to Telegram the annual meeting of the Fenfield Reef Corporation is set for February 34. a state report filed with the town clerk last week was mistaken for the annual meeting notice. Officers elected in 1923 will continue until the February election. Community events include talks by Dr V Parker in Stratfield and a Lincoln School gathering Tuesday night hosted by Mrs C W Beers Mrs C B1 Naramore and Mrs John W Moore. A social at Faith Chapel by the Ladies Aid is planned for Tuesday. Greenfield Grange installing officers Tuesday night. Eunice Dennis Isuir chapter D A R meeting changes for Tuesday. Mnrst Church in unrest Tuesday night address by S W Oh Day at First Church parlor cupper. Eunice Avery of Springfield will lecture on Current Events Monday at Wakeman Memorial Hall. Greenfield Country Club plans a leap year dance at their clubhouse on the design of February 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devon
Devon Loulon
Flrat J
Milford
H. M. Scott
Naugatuck Avenue
Arctic Engine Company Plange
Devon Chemical Company
B. McTaggart
Devon C E. Society
Bridgeport C. E. Union
Olivet Congregational Church
Bridgeport
Mairfield
Fenfield Reef Corporation
V. Parker
Washington D
Stratfield Vitate
Lincoln School
C. W Beers
Naramore
John W. Moore
Faith Chapel
Ladies’ Aid Society
Greenfield Grange
Charles Eacey
Harmony Grange
Monroe
Eunice Dennis Isuir
D. A. R Ln
Y Cl
Mnrst
Church of Unrest
First Church of Christ
Eunice Avery
Springfield
Mass
Southport
Wakeman Menoraal Hall
Greenheld Country Clb
Furst She Story Sparks Unexpected Wedding Talk
A fragmented note hints at a family dispute over marriage plans and money. Mischievous dialogue references a papa and a playroom scene, while concern over finances surfaces as the central obstacle to a union. The readable parts imply tension and delays in formalizing nuptials.
Stratford Profiles No 13 A Cycle Sam at the fire house
Stratford Profiles No 13 recalls a Stratford resident known as A Cycle Sam. He stands tall with a cane and pipe and is a familiar figure by the Center fire house. The profile notes the original silhouette is William F H St John, a Stratford pharmacist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratford
Sam
Yesternys
Williar FH
St. John
Stratford Pharmacist
Danbury Plans Ice Skating Rink On State Normal Grounds
Acting Mayor John C Serve said the State Board of Education granted permission to flood the rear lots of the State Normal school on White street for a skating rink. Work to start flooding and building a small dam is expected soon. The board requires proper policing and removal of any light poles in spring to restore land. Gasoline hits 25 cents a gallon in Danbury after refinery price boost. The Town Board of Relief schedules February session and tax notices. Frederick Baur sails from New York for a South America trip. Fire department pay raises likely to pass, increasing Chief Beckerle to 2400 and Assistant Chief Witzsimmons to 1450, with max firemen at 1800.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dandury
John C. Serve
State Board of Education
Board of Education
South America
Frederick Baur
Danbury
Burnhamacking Co
New York City
Board of Aldermen
Peter Beckerle
Richard Witzsimmona
Newtown Ice Harvest, Candlemas Day at St Rose’s
Newtown residents plan Candlemas observances at St Rose’s church with 8 am mass followed by blessing and distribution of candles. Also report of a car identification by Andrew Broderson of West Haven, Depty Sheriff Morwig Beers, and ice harvesters starting today amid forecasted severe February weather.
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Newtown
St. Rose's Church
Hiessne
Imassey
Andrew Broderson
Elm Street
West Haven
Sherff Morrig
Beers
Broderson
New Haven Road
Lee
Tor
Westhern
Ognostaurars
Wilton Residents Seek Motorized Fire Department
Wilton residents push to organize a volunteer fire company with a motorized chemical engine, public funding, and a central fire house. A manufacturer’s agency plans a demonstration, aiming for April town meeting approval. Other items note Sunday school social, road resurfacing, and residents’ hospital and travel updates.
St Pauls Parish elects officers as Huntington withdraws
In Fairfield on January 30, St Pauls Episcopal Church held its annual meeting. Andrew B Huntington declined re election as treasurer after 20 years in that role. Officers and delegates were elected or re elected, with Huntington serving in multiple positions and Wardner W Millett among the wardens and vestrymen. Rector Allen E Boeman presided. refreshments followed in the parish house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A Wurtzen
John Drew
William G. Wurtz
Olver G Jennings
William B. Glover
Welson R Pearson
John L. Glover
Andrew 5
Huntington
Nathaniel Wheeler
Dutro Plumb
Duttro Plumb
Andrew B. Wuntington
Gardner W. Millett
Diacysan Conavention Nelson
Ridgefield Women to Attend Republican Meeting February 4
A Ridgefield delegation of women will attend a Republican women’s meeting on February 4 at the Republican club rooms in Danbury at 2 30 p m to discuss important questions. Fritz Trinder has installed two new radio sets on Catonah Street. Mr and Mrs W Andrew Heney plan to leave Ridgefield Thursday for Philadelphia to stay until spring with their daughter Mrs Evan B Betts. The St Stephen's guild held its annual meeting electing officers including President Mrs Bradley W Sanford and Secretary Mrs E K Hoyt. The World War honor roll list for Ridgefield is on file at the Town Clerk’s office and open for corrections until February 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgefield
Jan
Republican Club
Danbury
Fritz Trinder
Catoonah Street
Andrew Heney Didt
Philadelphia
Evan B. Betts
St. Stephen's Guild
St. Stephen's Parish House
Bradley. W. Sanford
Willam B Lusk
Wilbur Olmstead
Edward I. Mead
E. K Hoyt
Legion Urgenty
Harwinton Fair a Historic Annual in Litchfield County
Special Telegram report recounts the Harwinton Agricultural society fair begun in 1858 with cattle shows and premiums to encourage farming and domestic crafts. It describes restricted membership, annual scheduling the day after town meeting, and finances from concessions state aid and parking. It notes land bought in 1904 for 60 acres and a permanent hall built seven years later, with the fair serving as a social meeting place drawing thousands yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Litchfiet
T. Jan. Ko
Harwinton Agricultural Society
Litchfield County
Harwinton
Beneft
Saugatuck Church Food Sale and Local Notes In Westport
Westport notes detail a Saugatuck Congregational church food sale at Rundle and Murphy’s, local visits, lectures and club meetings, a dog bite scare later deemed non rabid, and various residents’ movements, travels, and gatherings across Norwalk and nearby towns. Notable names include Mrs. William J. Wood, Samuel J. Banks, Miss Laura Chaplin, and several Westport residents.
Ban on Smoking in Town Vaults Now Operative
Wairfield January 30 special to the Telegram voters view Judge John H. Perry of Southport as setting a precedent for town meetings He introduced a resolution prohibiting smoking in the vault at the close of Sherman Hall meeting Moderator Clarence Stills placed the resolution before voters noting it needed no appropriation The Board of Finance had not recommended funding nor did warning items include the measure Judge Perry said the resolution was in order and passed without a dissenting vote, despite questions from Dr Donaldson about existing powers to stop smoking and risks to town records.
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Wairfield
John H. Perry
Southport
Sherman Hall
Clarence St.ills Ani
Board of Finance
Perry
Ote Donaldson
Judge Perry
Donaldson
Ridgefield Honors At Alexander Hamilton High School
Ridgefield Jan 30 Special to the Telegram The Alexander Hamilton High school announced the honor pupils for the first term with averages over 90 percent Charles Lederer Loren Mr Given Risa Hartman Ann t Cassa grand Catherine Tobin and those over 85 percent include Alice Benjamin Dorothy Benjamin Aileen O Keefe Catherine Rockwell Helen Tobin Myrtice Weaver Premo Carbon and Levio Zandi
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Ridgefield
Alexander Hamilton High School
Aol
Charles Lederer
Lvren
Given
Risa Hartman
Annt Cassagrand
Catherine Tobin
Alice Benjamin
Dorothy Benjamin
Aileen O'Keefe
Catherine Rockwell
Helen Tobin
Myrtice Weaver
Premo Carbon
Levio Zandi
Mansflela and King family changes noted in local items
Mrs King formerly Louise Mack weds Mr King last summer. Lawrence Mezzanovich reports unemployment in North Carolina. Compo Life Guards savor a pig dinner in Norwalk on Sunday, highlighting community activities and outdoor interests.
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Mansflela
Mrs King
Mra Louise Mack
Mr King
Lawrence Mezzanovich
North Carolina
Compo Life Guards
Norwalk
Dr Daniel Lucas declines Wilton health officer post
Wilton reports no resident health officer as Dr Daniel Lucas withdraws from the January appointment after his physician advised against practice due to ill health. County health officer James Al Marr says Mrs Lb G J Schenck will continue as acting health officer until a physician is named.
Brookfield Ponds Ice Harvest Opens Conditions Improve
Brookfield residents begin ice harvesting as ponds thicken after recent cold spell. William F. Pinckney Fred H. Beers William Geddes Charles Williams Thomas Petit and others start operations. church officers elected with Henry B. Hawle treasurer Gerald B. Curtis clerk and trustees chosen. taxes due February first. collector at Pinckney store 9 to 3. Danbury grange members visit Nerfield grange. Mrs Maynard improves at Banbury hospital. Harold Behn from Bridgeport visiting.
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Brookfield
Jans
William F. Pinckney
Fred H. Beers
William Geddes
Charlea
Williams
Thomas Petiit
The
Congregational Church
Henry B. Hawle
Gerald HB
Curtis
Permanent Fund
Clarence I. Vroman
Clark Joyce
William H. Blackman
Gerald B. Curtis
Franklin I. Hawley
Willam FF. Pinckney
Brockfield Center
Genevieve A. Thornhill
Danbury
Milford Plans for Third Annual Milford Municipal Family Dinner
Milford plans rapid progress for the third annual Milford Municipal Family dinner to be held February 6 at Seven Gables Inn with about 200 guests. Judge Omar W. Platt to toast, then dance. Committee includes Mukellind Brown Rose Mewin Flatt Mallory Maher. Also notes a high school play Green Stockings rescheduled for February 0. Yacht club ball March 1 invites out soon. Board of Relief first 1924 session to hear appeals February 1 and follow dates. American Legion Auxiliary card party with at least 75 tables expected. Mrs Qerton N Smith visiting son in Milford.,
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Milford
Seven Gables Inn
Omar W. Platt
Daniel A Mukellind
Jervis D. Brown, Jr
William A Rose
Harry M. Me Win
Omar W. Flatt
George E. Mallory
James M. Maher
Milford High School Athletic Association
Central Grammar School
Milford Yacht Era
Board of Relief
American Legion
Mra Qerton N. Smith
Northstreet
John Hawkins
Barkham, Stead
Isaac Moas
Fort Trumbull Beach
Los Angeles
Earl Williams
That City
Mitchell Has Grandchild in Norwalk Birth Notice
Mr and Mrs John Hanson of Springwood Avenue announce the birth of a daughter born Monday at Norwalk hospital. Mrs Hanson was formerly Ursula Mitchell daughter of George Mitchell a well known artist and critic of Westport and New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Jobn
Hanson
Springwood Avenue
Norwalk Hospital
Ursula Mitchell
George Mitchel
Westport
New York
Hospitality as a revived old time virtue wins state prize
Mrs Edgar I Tucker of Trumbull Grange won the Connecticut state prize for her essay How shall we Revive Old Time Hospitality. She argues that true hospitality goes beyond material preparations and hinges on cheerful thought, time spent at home, and welcoming atmosphere, urging modern families to restore home making as central to life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trumbule
Edgar I Tucker
Trumbull Grange
State Grange
Mte
Monroe News Roundup From Monroe and Stepney
Farmers in the area report weather impacts with flocks and people showing grippe symptoms. Mrs Daniel Devin of Stepney recovers from a grippe attack while Miss Grace Nichols of Yellow Brook Stepney visits family in Stevenson. Henry A Mix of Two Town Valley visits Bridgeport. Bridle water Mass guests Mary Davis of Brepney.
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Monroe
Daniel Devin
Stepney
Grace Nichols
Yellowuk School
Stevenson
Serr
Bridawater
Mass
Mary Davis
Brepney
Henry A. Mix
Valla
Bridgeport
Miles Burr
Weston News Roundup From Norwalk and Gaylordville
Estates and local visits highlight this item in Norwalk and Lyons Plains. Benny Ballinton estate property sold to Hubert Ingersol of New York City, with Ingersol seeking more nearby holdings. Residents and visitors include Mrs. Byafalock and daughter, Eula Francher, and Ethel Brohland returning from Chicago. Ice harvesting begins as dairymen work. First creditors hearing for Jan Sordan alias O Rourke set for February 6 in City Hall before Judge Carleton Hoadley.
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Chicago
Frank Gorham
Norwalk
Jan Sordan
O'Rourke
City Hal
Carleton Hoadley
New Haven Wi
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Bridgeport Telegram
Westport Sanitarium
Fairfield
Business Furst
Papa Oae Wat Bore
Wis
Town Board of Relief
Wilton
Congregational Sunday School
Cannondale Station
Mias
S. S. Clark
Percy Thompson
Senedict
Hollister
Eliza Cook
ST. Paul's
Harwinton Fair
R. G. Burtley
W. T. Gilbert
George Gibbs
Connecticut
Saugatuck
Rundle and Murphy’s
William McFee
Home For the Aged
William J. Sherwood
D. W. McFarland
Robert N. McPherson
George H. St. John
Mackenzie
Carl Knudsen
Quezza Appland
Nevada Hitchcocks
Myrtla Avenue
Knudsen
David Sachy
Luis
Bedford House
Neighborhood Natural Club
Samuel J. Banks
Ludlow Road
John Burroughs
Laura Chaplin
Hartford
Benjamin Sherwood
Marion Levy
Compa
Hot Springs
Ark
New Orleans
George J. Mulhaley
Saugstuck
Edward W. Hubbell
Riverside Avenue
Curl
Bernard House
Howard Morgan
Carrie Crossman
Yonkers
New Rochelle
J. P. Bradley
Frank Osborn
Holy Trinity Shurch
Mia
Harold Burns
Burns
William Hager
Burr Avenue
Bradley
Holy Tomy Church
Thatch
Bradley Goodsell
Deland, Fla
Wo Morgan
Robert Duncan
Vigilant Hose Company
John Adams Thayer
Lume K. Browning
Mayville
Annabelle Lewis
Robert Bb. Smith
Thomas M. Waller
Staples High School
Robert Marshall
John Marshall
Harold Baker
Gotham Avenue
Hio
Frank Adems
Kingstreet
Wiliam
Ilorne
Mra Adams
Clark Jtay
O. B. van Sant
Harry Morgan Ayers
Karl Anderson
John F. Godillot
Josephine Godiilor
Willard Adams
Francea Toberison
Llorence Dove
Mezzanovich
Edward Boyd
Earl Cutler
A. P. Taylor
Boston
Irma Stevens
Westport School
Mount Vernon
Kate Enos
Lempke
Europe
Mazzanovich
W. J. Worden
Rivergldg Drive
John Held, Jr
Mroo
A) Hill
Percy Anderson
Compo Road
Peter Hanson
Robert J Williams
William T. Williams
Rivergeide Avenue
Roger H Williams
Charley K King
Crosshighway
Ridgefield School
Daniel Lucas
Wilton Job
Brookfield Ponds
Mitchell
E. L. Tucker
Weston
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