New Canaan Hammer Thrower to Meet in Stamford
New Canaan’s William Krapowize will compete in the state championship field day events at Halloween Park in Stamford under Stamford A C auspices. A veteran hammer thrower since 1909, he has faced rivals Ryan Flanagan McGrath and earned honors at Travers Island and Philadelphia. He is also known as a popular automobile expert and dancer in Connecticut athletic circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Canaan
William
Krapowize
Stamford A. C
Halloween Park
Stamford
Bill
Ryan
Flanagan
McGrath
Travers Island
Bil
I Welphia
Lighthouse Point
New Haven
Murs
Danbury Officers Advanced in Military Rank
Danbury reports promotions within Battery D of the 92nd Artillery. Second Lieutenant Frederick Schulze rises to first lieutenant with a new commission, while Sergeant Willis Wooden receives a second lieutenant appointment. Both have World War service with Connecticut National Guard units and now serve together in Battery D.
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Danbury
George J Sehotn
G. M. Cole
Frederick Schultz
Leutenant
Willis Wooden
C. A
Connecticut
Schulze
Connecticut National Guard
Wocodin
New Factory Aide to Begin in This City
SEWTOW July 3. George EK recently appointed deputy inspector in labor and factory inspection. He enters duties in the state capitol office and will cover parts of Fairfield county for two months.
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Sewtow
George EK
Martford Everday
State Capitol
Yeaterday
Hayes
Hridga
Port
Niggatuck Valley
Sater
Fairfield County
Lordship Bad last night lively meeting discussion
A lively meeting with full attendance pursued a robust discussion on the church affairs amid a strong turnout. The session focused on devotional matters, governance questions, and upcoming events, with participants voicing opinions and seeking consensus.
Stratford Men’s Club Picnic at Lordship
Special to the Telegram bylined Stratford Men s Group. The Stratford M G church plans a basket picnic at Lordship Beach on Saturday afternoon. Members and friends should drive their names to the transportation committee headed by W Pack to arrange tickets and transport. Athletic events include 10 year dash, 60 yard dash, volleyball. Participants and guests encouraged to attend. winners to be named.
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Stratford
Stratford M. G
Jay
Dom Thlites
W. Pack
Westport Police Raid Seizes 25 Barrels Alcohol
Westport police detain 25 barrels of alcohol after a raid on a rural tract between Green Farms and Hast Norwick. A small truck led a convoy including a Barnum Motor Truck Co. vehicle, with two men held at Town Hall and bonds set at 2.50 each. Trial to start Thursday morning in Town Court.
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Westport
Hery
Taree
Lee
Faril
Norwick
Willard Dhevis
Lon Street
Bridgeport
Wilbren Dill
Charles Morris Bernharer
Barnum Motor Truck Company
Buigeeport
Bunda
Tim AL Deta
Bernard Sealy
Samuel Metcsit
Anthony Manion
Leo Uarroll
Hlirtchi
Nash's Corner
Fairfield Dites Observe Independence Day with Town Activities
Fairfield residents mark Independence Day with a busy schedule. The Fairfield Band conducts a morning concert on the Green under C. C. S. Airoli, followed by a parade of wooden soldiers and a D A R service led by Eunice Dennie Burr Chapter. Commodore's Cup racing, lunch, and water sports occur at Pequot Yacht Club, then fireworks. Beach clubs host dinners and games as the season opens at Fairfield Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Léon Dessel
F. Tau
Connecticur N. DB
W. Reeves
America
Mairfield
Eunice Dennie Burr
George A. Smith
American Legion
John L. Shively
Southport
James [. Andrews
Hartford
Connecticut Society of Colonial Dames
Pequot Yaeht Club
Lab
Field Beach Club
Minh Jong
Sunies
Stunmer Colony
Efd
Muirfield
Fairfield Beach
Merits of Town Manager Government Highlighted
Five merits of the Town Manager form versus the Council form are discussed. The article notes efficiency professional administration and centralized leadership as key advantages. It also mentions continuity and reduced political influence in daily operations. The piece references a local event date and possible postponement due to weather.
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Lordship
Norwalk Girl to Wed Westporter in September
A Norwalk woman plans to wed a Westport man this September. The couple, both from Norwalk and nearby Westport areas, announced the engagement and upcoming wedding set for September 12 in Norwalk. The groom’s family details and social standing are noted as part of the notice.
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Norwalk
Westporter
Events Abound as Stratford Plans Independence Day Festivities
Stratford hosts a busy Independence Day with two fast baseball games at Hurd Avenue and a 3 PM matchup between local leagues from Bridgeport. Evening fireworks display at Lordship Point draws hundreds though weather and traffic may affect attendance.
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Stratford
Telegram
Stratfara
Hurd Avenue
Cupheag Club
American Legion
Stratford A
Bridgeport
Carrol
Stretford Acl
Wells
Spada
Lordship Ouunor
Stratford Point
Fairfield Parish Picnic Highlights Outdoor Event
Christ Church of Fairfield plans a Saturday parish picnic from 3 to 7 at Roger Sherman Athletic Field Center Street. Activities include field day games, a hall game between boys and old kids, various athletic events, and a large food spread. Transportation and social gathering details are noted along with other local picnic notices and club outings in town.
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Fairfield
First Church of Christ
Roger Sherman Athletic Field
Center Street
Lenny
Joseph Bowilson
Ayres Defends College Education Amid Debate on University Roles
Westport July 3 Special to the Telegram Rep Harry H M Ayres a Columba university faculty member argues against Professor Gayleys claim that college life overproduces mediocrity He praises public school and college training as essential while noting no system guarantees success and individual effort remains crucial He asserts education should broaden opportunities and prepare people for life with a focus on developing the trained individual rather than formal credentials.
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Westport
Charles Mills Gayley
University of California
Ayres
Graduate School of
Colambra University
Fingley
Gollese
Wellesley Girl Weds Milford Man In Natick Home
Miss Siclen Grace Forbush of Natick and Clarence I. Platt of Milford wed in Natick First Congregational Church with Rev. Ackerman officiating. The bride wore ivory satin with Chantilly lace and a train, carried orchids and sweet peas. the groom presented a diamond dinner ring. Attendants included Miss Mary T. Lober and four bridesmaids. best man was Robert C. Fenn and ushers listed from Natick Milford and surrounding towns.
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Siclen Grace Forbush
Gayle T. Forbush
Natick
Mass
Clarence I. Plattson
George J. Mati
Milford
Arthur WW. Ackerman
Miss Forbush
Mary T. Lober
Helen Lois Stine
Jessamine Warren
Holyoke
Lizabeth Fleming
Atlanta
Genevieve Marcell
Kansas City
Plats
Robert C. Fenn
Middlebury
C. Walcott Forbush
W. Francie Bigelow
Natick, Co
Allen Wilson
N Milford
Elmer Holbeck
Greenwich
Yale Men to Supply Milford Pulpits in July
Milford July notices list Yale divinity faculty and students supplying the Plymouth Congregational church pulpit during Rev. Atking's absence. Benjamin Wiener Bacon, Charles Allen Dinsmore, Halland Barton, Th. Burwell, Mrs. E. A. Hurwell, Miss Telex Burwell, and Miss Margaret Conner are named for July 8, 22, and 29. Local social notes cover guests and visits, including Mrs. Ward Hunt and Miss Lucy Merwin, plus a curious aside on horsepower physics and 149 pounds per person as US consumption last year.
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Yale
Th. Burwell
E. A. Hurwell
I Telex Burwell
Wooimont
Margaret Conner
Milford Ten
Vermont
M. BR. Cutlespie
San Maven Avenue
Woodmont
J. Warrison
Newark, N.Y
Ward Hunt
New Waven Avenue
Lucy Merwin
Milford
No Formal Celebration of Day in Milford
Milford July 3 Special to The Telegram Independence Day will be observed in the usual way with no formal celebration. Stores, public buildings, banks, post office, library and other businesses will have holiday hours. Milford Yacht club open house all day then a dance in the evening. Races in morning and afternoon. Hotels crowded. social affairs will engage guests. Real estate men report cottages still unrented. many house parties planned. Indicators point to a most glorious Fourth with no large crowds expected.
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Milford
Births Increase in Westport Amid Decline in Deaths
Westport records June births six, marriages six, and deaths six, with a net rise in births and marriages and fewer deaths. Notable entries include Bruno arc arcudi and Catherine Mendarsen births, several marriages at local churches, and multiple deaths such as Grace Hare and Charles Smith Ferris.
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Westport
Giebe Bisbe
Madward CG. Birge
Bruno
Carmelo
Flora Arcudi
Katherine
Hugh
Flora Mendarsen
George &. Jr
George
Martha Lewis
Richard J. Carroll
Church of the Asumption
Joseph D. Patpier
Antoninette E.gilberti
Richard J
the Assumption
John FP. Goédillot
Richard J. Jarrell
Church of the Ascur
Stanley T. Jennings
Norwood
Oawarnt
Ss. Belden
Methodist Church
Grace Hare
Klein
Lester A. Freeman
Charles Smith Ferris
Sherra Kacish
Benjamine F. Englien
Monroe Fire Dept meeting and members noted
Special from Monroe reports a town hall meeting for Monroe Fire Dept members on Friday July 6 at 8 pm with guests invited. The Women’s Auxiliary meeting was held July 3 at the town hall with many new members added. Several residents visited relatives and spent the Fourth nearby while others hosted guests at the center and in Spring Hill.
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Monroe
Munroe Mire Dept. Mu 1 Inc
Town Hall
J Tre Secretacy
Monroe Fire Dept. Syan
Ralph Stegell Anas
West Virginia
Ami
Ti. Johnson Lord
Laury Leemzenbach
Fami
Sex
Henry L. Blackman
Bridgeport
Lesle E. Shelton
Will Ispenit
Eleanor
Catherine Haberaham
Stanton
Habersham
Redding Girl Marjorie Platt Wins State Grammar School Honor
Twelve year old Marjorie Platt daughter of Howard Platt of Redding Center won second place for the entire state in a meet for grammar school girls held at Hartford. She secured top spots in basketball and throwing events and ranked highly in the dash. Platt had previously won the town and county championship and aims for future titles with two more years in grammar school.
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Redding
Marjorie Platt
Howard Platt
Redding Center
iMartford
Miss Platt
Hartford
Hart
Compo Guards to Erect Memorial Building in Westport
The Compo Life Guards met at the Westport Library to hear progress on securing property for a new club house to host dances and basketball. The building committee led by Charles Kemper reports failure to find ground and plans a street fair in August to raise funds. Commo dore Addison appointed LeRoy Sherman Edward Quinn William Grumman and Donald Taylor to leadership posts as life guards resume duty after tomorrow until Labor Day.
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Westport
Compo Life Coards
Charles Kemper
Frank B Dayton
Benjamin Crampton
Donald Taylor
Kenneth Scofield
Harold Dollner
Commodore Addison
LeRoy Sherman
Edward Quinn
Willian Grumman
Local social notes and events around Easton and Bridgeport
Special Telegram tribute lists Mr and Mrs Charles Gregory and family visitors at Fort Trumbull Beach cottage. Dance plans by the Grange entertainment committee for late next week and the following week. Mrs George Gregory, Miss Lorintha Huill, and others spending the Fourth with Fort Trumbull residents. Visits by Mrs John Candee and Mrs Fred Candee. Laston Volunteer Fire Company holds regular meeting with Gruman among attendees. Various residents hosting visitors and planning fireworks at Bridgeport park. note on a historical English statute from 1439 about fencing tied to plague defense.
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Easton
Charles Gregory
Mias Oia Dickerson
Sport Hill
Fort Trumbull Beach
Erwin Edwards
Fitzpatrick
Bridgeport
Dick Tield
the Grange
Geanze Hall
George Gregory
Lorintha Huill
Fort Trumbull Breach
John Candee
Stephen Bnach
New Milford
Fred Candes
William Raymond
Greenfield Hil
Laston Volunteer Fire Company
Regilar
Fftem
Rleg Gruman
Terryville
William Dekeramjam
Aspetuck
Ttucro Seeley
Mellen
Misa Louise Turney
Zina Beard
She'ton
Dorcas Society
Stanley Bibbing
Park
Hanna Named Trustee of Bethel Company
Attorney William Hanna of Danbury was appointed trustee of the D. Jane Leather Co. of Bethel by Referee John Keogh in U S court yesterday. Bond of 5,000 was required. Company liabilities total 12,854. Earlier, 16,000 insurance money was turned over to D. L. Robertson Co. of New York to satisfy a claim. Seven thousand remains with other assets. Robertson Co. is willing to turn over the 7,000 to the trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Hanna
Danbury
Justee
D. Jane Leather Co
Bethel
John Keogh
U. S
D. L. Robertson Co
New York
Robertson Company
Milford Boy Run Down By Auto On Oak Avenue
Leroy Herman, six, of Highland avenue Myrtle Beach, was struck by a car driven by Shoreham hotel owner Herman Menerochowilcz on Oak Avenue near East Broadway. He suffered head lacerations and a mangled left hand and was taken to Milford hospital. Police found no arrest warranted after investigation. fourth accident in a week at Oak avenue and East Broadway.
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Milford
Oak Avenue
East Broadway
Leroy Herman
Highland Avenue
Myrtle Beach
Herman Menerochowilcz
Shoreham Hotel
Grove Street
Milford Hospital
Menerochowicz
Ast Broadway
National head of Auxiliary to visit Hartford
Stratford prepares to greet Dr. Kate Waller Barrette, national president of the American Legion Auxiliary, with a public reception at Center Church House on July 10 at 2:30 PM. Delegations from Stratford plan to attend. a September visit was delayed by other engagements. Dr Barrette will address the assembly. officials urge broad local attendance.
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Stratford
American Legion
Kate Waller Barrette
Hertford
Center Church House
Gold
Lewis Streets
Drr. Barrette
Barrette
Alice P. Bristol
Elm Street
American Legion Auxilary
Auxiliary
Posible
Bathhouse rental fee extended to auto bathers
Darien officials end bathers arriving fully attired at Pear Tree Paint Beach by auto. An ordinance requires a five dollar season fee for all who use the beach in this manner, with a token for payers and officers enforcing the rule to deter nonpayment.
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Darien
Pear Tree Paint Beach
Board of Selectmen
Norwalk Names New Deputy Game Warden
Richard Gustafason of 11 Platt Street East Norwalk has taken the duties of Deputy Game Warden for Norwalk and vicinity. He will patrol areas formerly covered by Wilbur Smith who resigned recently. Gustafason, active in fishing and hunting, learned of his appointment from Game Warden Williamson of Bridgeport yesterday.
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Norwalk
Richard
Gustafason
Platt Street
Batrel
Wilbur Smith
Williamson
Bridgeport
Norwalk Beach Opens This Summer After Delays
Norwalk officials announce City Beach will be usable by August 15 with most amenities ready. Bath houses, wooden structures numbering 260, will begin construction next week and many may be usable by mid next month.
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Norwalk
Ihow
Danbury Bank Honors 20 Year Service For Ernest Bailey
Ernest W Bailey marks 20 years with Union Savings Bank Danbury. He began as a clerk, became teller and assistant cashier, and serves as city treasurer, elected in 1919 and re elected in 1921 and 1923. He received a celebratory dinner at Hotel Green. He joined the bank around July 1903 after finishing Danbury High School.
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Danbury
Ernest W. Bailey
Union Savings Bank
Bailey
City Treacurer
Danbury Dealers Raise Coal Price Amid Scarcity
Danbury and surrounding towns see coal jump from 16 4 to 17 a ton as dealers cite scarce Old Company Coal. They buy company coal at mines for 8.75 but only in small quantities, forcing purchase of independent coal at 11.75 plus 4.75 freight, yielding a delivered cost near 16 per ton and a dollar surcharge to households.
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Danbury
Milford Teacher to Wed Yale Man From Pittsburgh
Milford July 3 Special to The Telegram A Milford area engagement was announced at a surprise party hosted by Mrs. Woodruff in honor of Mrs. William Raudenbush. Miss Ruth Hardein announced her engagement to Roy Resford Stevens of Pittsburgh. Guests included local college and school figures, with music and refreshments during the evening.
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Milford
Mra
Harold Wooddruf
High Street
William Raudenbush
Glenside
Mra. Woodruff
A. N. Girls Club
Ruth Hardein
A. A. Baldwin
Roy Resford Stevens
Pittsburgh
Miss Baldwin
Mr. Stevens
Milford High School
Middlebury College
Central Grammar School
Stevens
Yale
Mildred Ford
Ruby Gilbert
Harry Warren
Frederick Fairchild
Margaretta Lattig
Marguerite Paul
Addie Oviatt
Ralph Oakley
A. A Baldwin, Jr
Arthur Baldwin
Malcolm Buel
Randerbush
Doodmg
Randenbush
Edna Lyons
Woodruff
Danbury and Bethel Line Workers Seek Ten Cent Increase
July 3 special to the Telegram reports a three arbiters committee will be named soon to review the Danbury and Bethel Street Railway conductors and motormen demand for a ten cent hourly wage increase. Employees pick one member, Judge Ives names the second, and the two elect the third.
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Danbury
Danbury & Bethal Street Railway Company
Ives
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Aauiss
Alice M. Garrisil
Westport Mill
Christ Church OF Fairfield
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Independence Political Club
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Tesing
Grovs Easton
Tolay
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Harry H. M. Ayres
Columbia
Wellesley
C. J. Platt
H. G. Forbush
M H. P. Engige
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Bethel Company
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