98 Years Old Had Seen One Train In Life
Miss Rachael Grumman, 98, of Waccabue New York, died at Danbury Hospital. She had seen a railroad train only once and ridden in a car three times in her life. Funeral at Presbyterian church in South Salem on Sunday at 2 pm, burial in South Salem. She leaves two nephews and one niece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danbury
Rachael Grumman
Waccabue
N. Y
Danbury Hospital
Miss Grumman
Hudson River
Mrs Grumman
Presbyterian Church
South Salem
Russian language play to aid refugees in Bridgeport
The International Institute of the W C A partners with a local committee to present Ostrovsky's Poverty is not crime in Russian. Stamford Dramatic Club performs tomorrow at Sokol hall 533 Hallett Street at 7 20 pm with Bridgeport Russian church choir supplying second act music. Proceeds aid Russian refugees. cast includes Gordey Karprek Tortsov and other characters listed with a lengthy Russian names segment.
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International Institute of the
Bilis Yanovsky
Nina Pospelova
Morris Bukofsky
A. Bromberg
Bridgeport
Ostrovaky
Sokol Hall
Hallett Street
Stamford Dramatic Club
Stamford
Alexander Pogrebniak
M. Petehkovsky
Gordey Karprek Tortsov
C P. Dvornitchenko
Pelageya Egorevna
V. P. Aratskova
Lyubov Gardeyevna
Kekman
Lyukim Karprek
Tortsov
BL TV
Smirnov
Matya
Torsov
N. V. Povman
Court decision favors receiver of Shore Road
Morwich Conn July 3 Judge L F Waldo Marvin files opinion for Receiver Robert T Perkins in suit against Louis T Levenson and others to recover the cost of removing rails on abandoned Shore Line Electric Railway sections Levenson contracted to tear up rails but failed to finish and Perkins completed the job and sold the material The court awards 28206 with interest 34936 95 and holds the company on Levenson’s bond responsible for that amount
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Morwich
Conn
L. F. Waldo Marvin
Superior Court
Robert T. Perkins
Louis T. Levenson
Shore Line Electric Railway
Levenson
Imara Pays His Laundry With Convention Ducats
New York July 3 All persons at the Democratic national convention note the tickets resemble paper money. George F Mara of Bridgeport in charge of arrangements paid his laundry bill with four convention tickets, then replaced them with four one dollar bills promised to Bridgeport porters.
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New York
George F. Mara
Bridgeport
There'd Be Less Trouble Over a King Says Goldberg
A satirical piece from 1924 notes a king would end national conventions and prevent political upheaval. The columnist mocks convention chaos, references McAdoo and Oswald Smith, and foresees delegates digging in, romantic entanglements, and a Garden wedding scene amid party politics.
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Goldberg
Tanlac credited by Springfield man as miracle cure
John T. Sandy of 711 Summer Ave Springfield Mass says Tanlac restored his appetite and strength after months of illness beginning March 1923. He praises his wife for urging him to take five and notes business and energy improved. Tanlac sold by all druggists with over 40 million bottles sold.
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John T. Sandy
Summer Ave
Springfield
Mass
Lalone
Taleo
The Fourth of July At The Democratic Convention
A first person diary style dispatch from Rogers continues as Alabama pushes for Oscar W Underwood, Bryan dominates the stage, women delegates fashion distracts the floor, and the roll call threatens to stretch into another week with the declaration that Alabama may vote again if the party fails to unite.
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Charleston
Baltimore
Claremore
Oklahoma
Dog Creek
Alabama
Oscar W. Underwood
Underwood
Bryan
Thomas Jefferson
Democratic Party
Lou
Princess Bibescu
Oscar ‘Wunderwood
Burdick Comments on Coolidge Club Campaign Plans
Republican Town Chairman Alfred W. Burdick criticizes upstate control of presidential campaign plans in the city. He notes the Coolidge club will be coordinated by the State Central Committee via Wi Burnham and complains the local committee has been ignored. Burdick questions the group behind the Coolidge effort and references Mr. Atwater as a former supporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred W. Burdick
State Central
Wi Burnham
Coolidge Club
Republican Town Committee
Burdick
Coolidge
F. Atwater
Methodists Debate Legal Status Of Unification Conference
Delegates at the extraordinary Southern Methodist church conference in Chattanooga face continued debate over the meeting’s legality and whether the unification plan with the Northern branch should go to annual conferences for approval or rejection. A growing number oppose the gathering and a resolution for a substitute special general conference in May is under discussion, which would force sine die adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Tenn
Southern Methodist Church
Larson Heads Dairy Bureau
Washington July 3 Dr W Larson was named chief of the new Bureau of Dairying within the Department of Agriculture by Secretary Wallace. Since 1921 Larson led the Dairy division of the department’s Bureau of Animal Industry, whose duties were moved to the new bureau along with related dairying work.
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Washington
W Larson
Bureau of Dairying
Department of Agriculture
Congress
Wallace
Larson
Department
Bureau of Animal Industry
Hall Home Activities At Summer Settlement Progress
Summer activities at the Hall Home continue under Miss Marguerite Twahy through July. Outdoor work predominates with volleyball popular among older girls while juniors join gym games. Mrs M Minchelfie leads handcraft classes and lamp shade making in the members' club.
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Hall Home
Marguerite Twahy
Valleyball Ia
M. Minchelfie
Mebbers
Mothers’ Club
Sac
Savering
Birthday Anniversary Observed With Party
A surprise party honored Miss Alice Aarons on her birthday at 35 Laurel Avenue Wednesday evening hosted by her sister Miss Ann Aarons Dancing. Entertainment included songs and stories with Miss Minnie Brodsky singing and Miss Florence Alper offering piano selections. Guests included Miss Ann Davidson Miss Florence Alper Miss Anita Aarons Miss Buitense Aarons Miss Minnie Brodsky Miss Hather Snow Miss Dorothy Grossman and Miss Alice Harris.
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Alice Aarons
Laurel Avenue
Ann Aarons
Bames
Minnie Brodsky
Mis
Clorence Alper
Ann Davidson
Mss
Anita
Buitense Aarons
Hather Snow
Dorothy Grossman
Alice 4Arris
Sheehy Loses Coach Reported Stolen From Parking Spot
William Sheehy Jr of Shelton reported to police that his coach and Conn Az-600 were stolen last night from a parking area off Alanson Road. The fragmentary text mentions late hours and a Pennsylvanias Bowl start, with unclear details.
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William Sheehy, Jr
Shelton
Alanson Road
De Molay Picnic At Alpine Grove Westport
Bridgeport Chapter of De Molay holds the first annual picnic at Alpine Grove in Westport today. Buses leave from Masonic Temple on Broad Street at 9:30. Events include swimming, track races, tug of war, baseball, potato races and dancing chaired by Byard Pawson with assistants Stephen Cibular Nicholas Lucia Harry Chaetman Maurice Wooten Charles Ritche and Wulard Bellotl.
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Bridgeport
Order of
de Molay
Alpine's Grove
Westport
Masonic Sample
Broad Street
Byard Pawson
Stephen Cibular
Nicholas Lucia
Harry Chaetman
Maurice G Wooten
Charles E. Ritchie
Wulard Bellotl
Returned priest calls for barred Japanese
Rev. Father Pliny Cooney told Greenwich Lodge of Files last night that the United States was justified in excluding the Japanese from American shores. He spoke after a world voyage with seventeen Greenwich pilgrims noting Yokohama devastation and that bodies were still being found. He predicted it would take at least five years to rebuild the city.
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United States
Father Pliny Cooney
Greenwich Lodge of Files
Father Cooney
Greenwich
Yokohama
Personal notices of engagements travel and visits across multiple locals
Miss Sylva Beckhoff sails to New York to join a cousin and vacation in the Catskills. Theodore and Herman Wiemer take a week in Atlantic City. Dr J A Kersey visits J J Higgins in Pittsfield. Mr and Mrs Davis McCarthy and family sail for Ireland for two months. A Kwan Toma dance is planned at Wireman’s association club house Fort Trumbull. Ern Hartman chairs. Engagement announced: Marjorie Pumo to A Frank Potter of Pawtucket. Mrs FT Tendrickson visits relatives in the city. George and family Fox plan Springfield trip for holiday and weekend. George A Carlson announces Grace Mildred Carlson to Joseph J Wettman on June 27. Arthur W Hegeman to spend the holidays in Warwick. Fred Barton and son entertain Mrs Barton, Mrs Arthur Smith, and Marjorie from Providence. Mrs Broman announces Vera Anderson engagement to Joseph Anderson of New York City. wedding in New York July 19. Regular meeting of Briggeport Widows Society trustees at Sterling Widows Home. Edith Williams and Harriet Kerwin holiday in Asbury Park. William A Nichols family return from Waterbury after attending a Mineral? Nichols’ father James St McGraw well known here.
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Kwan Toma
Wireman's Association
Fort Trumbull Beach
Mulford
Ern Hartman
C. BF. Pum
Fullside Avenue
Marjorie
A. Frank Potter
W. #. Poter
Pawtucket
Misa Edith Williams
Pembroke Street
Harriet Kerwin
Asadison Avenue
Asbury Park
William A. Nichols
Stratfield Road
Waterbury
Nichols
James St McGraw
Pretty wedding at St. Johns Church
Rose Wanusovesky daughter of Mr and Mrs Hanusovsky and Joseph Hatsgzansky son of Mr and Mrs Habzansky were married at St Johns R C church by Rev Pasarchik. The bride wore white chiffon and rose corsage. Maid of honor Bila Leskowsky wore peach chiffon. Bridesmaid Jurih wore changeable taffeta. Best man J Hatsgzansky of New York City. ushers J Tazekas. Wedding dinner at home followed by departure for extended wedding trip and plan to reside on Weline street.
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Rose’ Wanusovesky
Patrick
Bila Leskowsky
Jurih
J. Har 3Zansky
New York City
J$. Tazekas
Yelin Street
Bridgeport Delegation Heads Abroad For Summer Tours
Bridgeport residents plan European trips this summer for business and leisure. Judge John W. Banks and several local professionals will attend the American Bar meeting in London, with spouses. Others sailing include W Parker Seeley, Drs W A Wafield and D M Trecartin, Esther Lyman, Hollis Stevenson, and many more, heading to England and various conventions.
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Philo C. Calhoun
Antonette Wheeler
D. F. Wheeler
Sort
England
W. A Wafield
David M. Trecartin
Europe
Esther Lyman
D. M. Read Company
Hollis Stevenson
Mitchell Dairy Company
London
Walter B. Lashar
Round Hill
Faarfield
Stephen F. Sherman
Mrr
Noyes E. ‘Siling
Madelyn Alling Mason
Wolnea Doherty
Edna Mason
Harry King
J. Cayter
Jacon, Shaw
John Th. Woodhall
Conrad Buckingham
Clyde
Southport
Moses Dunbar
Laura Hansen
Martin Ray
Julia Rogers
Julia Silverman
Edward Lynders
Grace EB. Hale
Mary Keep
Adelaide Goodwin
Elizabeth McLoughlin
Frank Neil Benham
Births and a Marriage Noted in Local Vital Records
Births list several new arrivals including a daughter for Rocco and Minnie Antangelo at 204 Hurd Avenue on June 24 and a son for Russell and Margaret Frisble at 675 Broad Street on June 23. Also listed are multiple other newborns with addresses, dates in late June, and a marriage entry for Waiter R Cable and Ada V Allen with ages and home locations.
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Rocco
Minnie Antangelo
Hurd Avenue
Russell
Margaret Frisble
Broad Street
Rosario
Marie Visconta
Grand Street
Stefan
Katlerin Wirostek
Summerfield Avenue
Tutespe
Anna
Fedeli
Barnum Avenue
Leonardo
Giovannino Gosuto
Park Street
John
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Imara
East Side Bible School
Seaside Park
Helen Clark
Frank S. Trumbull
St Eames
Helen Shyne
Raymond Pardy
T. F. Rutledge Beale
John W. Moore
George Summers
Charles Beech
Rube
Rube Goldberg
Altes
Helston
Smith
McAdoo
Missouri
Mississippi
Gaston Means
Misa
William Gibbs McAdoo
Oswald Husalyptus
Ulysses Smith
Argonne Forest
Texas
West Virginia
Justi
Kansas
Oman
Jheay
Richard
Sandy
Tanlac
Rogers
Dairy Bureau
HALL
Sheehy
Terence
Els
Sylva Beckhoff
William Street
Catskill Mountains
Theodore and
Herman Wiemer
Chanel Street
Atlantic City
J. A. Kersey
J. J. Higgins
Pittsfield
Musa
Davis McCarthy
Ig4
South Avenue
Ireland
Ft, Tendrickson
Buffalo, N.Y
George Fox
Fairfield Avenue
G. A. Carlson
Cadlon Avenue
Grace Mildred
Joseph J Wettman
Luly
Om My
Arthur W. Hegeman
Wood Avenue
Wariford
Fred Barton
Sitafield Avenue
Barton
Arthur Smith
Providence T 1
Broman
Riverside Drive
Faifield
Vera Anderson
Joseph Anderson
Itv
Briggeport Trofeslang Widows Societye
Sterling Widows Home
Prospect Street
ST. John's Church
Che Dr) Read Co
Ingor
THE
City Savings Bank
Fairfield County
Total
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