Fourth of July safety dampens New Canaan scenes
New CanaanJuly 5 Articles report a quiet Fourth with few serious accidents. Young Anthony Pustello suffered eye burns from powder. George Bell burned his hand when a pistol exploded as he cleared a shell. Waterbury children burned by fireworks. Also notes on Silvermine Artists exhibit and estates tax cases involving Taggart heirs.
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New Canaan
Iate
Anthony Pustello
George Pustellc
Grove Street
Cheorge Bell
Mer
Frederick Goli
Rutherfore Waterbury
Silvermine
Silvermuine
Nated
Dynham Brinfer
Augustus Gerdes
Frank T. Hutchens
Howard le Hildebrand
Dorothy Bernard Barard
Carl Schmitt
Charles Felffer
Warrel C. Holliday
Bernard Cut
Tre Guild
Tate
Sage Estite
Flush Taseart
New York
Rush Gsart, Jr
State Tax Commissioner
Fagsart
Mary Waterville Taggart
Alice Tagart
Gax
Rust Tazat, Jr
Mr. Tazart
New York Central Railroad
Oenoke Avenue
Dia- Travis
Coroner Probing Death Of Boy Hit By Truck
Witnesses testified as state police officer and others described a boy crossing the street and avoiding an approaching truck driven by Mugavero. Medical examiner to review steering wheel and car damage. coroner to decide after further testimony.
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Travnet
Jalom Dabn J
David J
Shile
Rutomn Diriven
Joseph EL Moga
Leo
Carroll
Michael Dominick Oh Mupaveru
Urennan Hor
Mra
Bard
Memile
Jie
Boyd
Mugavero
Norwall Carrell Demonee
Ener Phelan
Norwalk Tetanus Antitoxin Demand Clarified
A garbled note from Norwalk indicates no need for tetanus antitoxin and references officials and duty service. The readable parts point to an official clarification, though the text is fragmentary and inconsistent.
Case Against Black Continued in Fairfield
Fairfield July 6. Edgar Black of Sasey Hill Southport was arrested yesterday by Officer Arthur J. Bennett for giving false information to obtain an operating license. The case was continued to Monday in Town Court because the boy's father Whittesy Black, not in court, may be charged as an accessory. Marching Black was appointed guardian ad litem. Black's mother pleaded guilty. The Blacks are wealthy Southport residents.
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Fairfield
Watngs Eilgar
Sasey Hill
Southport
Yeaterday Fyr
Arthur J. Bennett
Operacat
Whittesy Black
Black
Adler
Greenwich Woman Rescued From Third Floor Fire
Mrs James Clark and her four year old son James Jr escaped from the Thompson building as fire from papers and rags in the cellar spread to the third floor. They were rescued by Greenwich Fire Department after a blocked front stair left her trapped. The cellar and first floor suffered major damage, other stairs were smoke damaged.
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Greenwich
James Clark
James Clark, Jr
Thompson
Margaron Fire
Becomes Abusive When Rival Takes Husband
Fairfield July 4 Special in the Telegram Mrs Harry Bolche openly boasted she had two husbands one her own and the better half of Alles She taunted Alice Parthaluk prompting an exchange of abuse in Fairfield town court All persons involved were ordered to appear Judge Hall urged cleansing mouths with soap and water Alice was fined $3 and additional punishment was requested by the prosecutor for the rival named William Wakeman ordered a severe reprimand
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Fairfield
Harry Bolche
Ailee Parthaluk
Alles
Fairfield Town Court
Alice
Husbana
Mary Bokhe
Ebhwood
Hall
Ovata
Bacven Wakeman
Man Faces Court Over Daughter Age in School Case
Special to The Telegram Rudolph Sabados of Idread must prove his daughter's age or pay a $19 fine plus costs in Town court as Judge Hart ruled two weeks ago. The daughter, who disappeared for several weeks after receiving two weeks pay, was brought home after being away.
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Falrpielm
Rudolph Sabados
Idread
Hitler
Hart
Norwalk To Celebrate Its Tenth Birthday
Norwalk will observe its tenth birthday in October with special observances by city officials led by Edwin A. Keeler who was mayor at the time. The city marks the tenth anniversary of the consolidation of Mer seals and South Norwalk, with ceremonies planned in October.
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Norwalk
Norwals Suiy
Eltyr
Edwin A. Keeler
Merseals
South Norwalk
New Myrtle Beach ordinances curb downtown parking
Myrtle Beach boards enacted parking restrictions on Harrison and Spencer avenues to ease traffic congestion. A separate item notes Miss Roselle Robichaud fined $26 for careless driving after her car sideswiped another in Devon. Officer Joan Casey made the arrest.
Fines Levyed on Men for Transporting Rye Whisky
Benjamin Stern of 19th Street and Herbert ev of 24 Mount Morris Park New York City were fined 249 dollars and costs and 100 dollars and costs respectively in Westport Town Court for transporting liquor without a government permit. They were arrested by Officer Anthony Manion after police found 144 pints of imported rye whiskey in their car. The court did not accept their bail, and while no chemical test was made a match burned to show the liquor’s authenticity. Stern and ev’s attorney Harry J. Sherwood contested the cell incident with a rake allegedly used on Stern when he did not respond to requests for a response. Prosecutor Bradlay said he knew nothing of the alleged assault.
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Setport
Telenamjn
Benjamin Stern
19Th Street
Herbertev
Mount Morris Park
New York City
Westport
Anthony Manion
Freazer
Stern
Hague
Bradlay
Delinquency Rampant in Fairfield Says Constable
Fairfield July 5 Special to The Velogram Constable Hezekiah R. Elwood a veteran officer warns juvenile delinquency is rampant in Fairfield with children showing an uncanny skill in crimes. He blames reading improper books and harmful moon pictures while noting many offenders left school early and have low mentality. Elwood says town funds may need a juvenile court and a probation officer. despite belief in kids, many delinquent youths persist and steal food and shelter, challenging local law enforcement led by Elwood and John Bolger with state police patrolling key highways.
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Fairfield
Hezekiah R. Elwood
First Selectman
Democratic Town Committee
Hazellah FR. Elwood
Telegram
Nver
Dsigh
Elwood
John Bolger
Arthur J. Bennett
J. Shaugnessy
Frank Smith
Stratfield
Kinsella Named Court Assistant in Fairfield
Will iam A. Kinsella was announced as assistant prosecutor for Judge Jonathan Steur of the Fairfield Town court by Deputy Judge Clarence Fh Holt. Kinsella, known as Billy, is a Bridgeport area attorney and town figure residing at 187 Flint Street with an office at 111% Main Street. The appointment surprised several locals who had not expected him to be considered.
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Fairfield
William A. Kinsella
Jonathan Steur
Fairfield Town Court
Clarence Fh. Holt
Kinsella
Ole Ut
Billy’ Kinsella
Fliet Street
Manin Street
Bridgeport
Hava
Guve
Lordship Fourth of July Celebration Tops Community History
Lordship marked its most successful Fourth of July with a sun day school picnic at Gold Diggins. Leslie Hoff man led a committee that organized events from races to a baseball game, with strong showings by Otteaway and Lathrop. Fireworks, lemonade, and the Niagara of gold sparks finale capped a memorable day.
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Tong
Sunyday School
Gold Diggins
Leslie
A. Hoffman
Jackie Chiamel
Egghunter
Jackie
George Jennings
New Haven
Kenyon Otteaway
Ruth Lathrop
Phyllis Green
Giia
Mesrs
Braddock
Franz
Edward Bowen
Burnee Franz
Lark
Wiliam Davis
Newtown Rooster Gets a Gilt Coat of Paint at 165 Years
In Newtown on July 6 the old rooster statue atop the Congregational church received a gilt paint refresh. Steeple-jacks Jace A. HW Nichols and Georges Stillson worked on the weathered figure, braving high winds to recoat the landmark once linked to colonial days.
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Newtown
Peechel
Congregational Church
New- Niwa
George Flint
Jace A. HW. Nichols
Georges Stillson
Westport Town Court Picks Fines Over State Request
Westport officials fined three men a total 1444.11 after pleading guilty to transportation possession and intent to sell alcohol seized by state police. Acting State's Attorney Garlick said he asked the court to bind the trio over to Superior Court but was not given a reason.
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Bare Garrick
Heralghed
Westport
Oer
Wagner
I.co Carroll
Aheriffs
Wicber E. Dial
Charles Street
Morris J. Bernhardt
Helen Street
Barnum Motor Company
William Davis
Fulton Street
Costa
Dial
Berthardt
William Buckley
Garlick
West Port
Westport Town Court
Edward B. Bradley
John F. Godblot
Ons
Poseidle
Westpert
Births Recorded in Fairfield for Past Week
Fairfield July 1 Births recorded by Town Clerk Clara Flint show a series of new arrivals this week. Newborns include a daughter Jeary Curtis to Mr and Mrs Howard Stone of Buena Vista Avenue and a son James Edward to Mr and Mrs James Whatley. Additional births list Paul Elmer to Mr and Mrs Paul Cremins of Cander Street and Laurie Emily to Mr and Mrs William Leetch of Sterning Street. Edith Elizabeth to Mr and Mrs William LaMountain of Churchill Street and a son to Mr and Mrs F Oscar Beatram of Brewster Street followed by a daughter to Mr and Mrs Stephen Parehumorick.
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Fairfield
Clara Flint
Jeary Curtis
Howard &. Stone
Buena Vista Avenue
James Edward
James Whatley
Pine Street
Paul Elmer
Paul Cremins
Cander — Street
Laurie Emily
William Leetch
Greenwich Man Drowns Viewing Fireworks
Michael Murphy a 46 year old Greenwich resident drowned off the stuants boat wharf near the Indiana Yacht club last night while returning from a fireworks display. A boy in the boat, John Disco, stepped on the gunwale and upset the craft. the youth saved himself but Murphy could not, and rescue attempts failed after five minutes.
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Greenwich
Michael Murphy
Stuants
Indiana Yacht Club
Murphy
John Disco
Weekend Trip and Local Dance Draw Small Town Notice
On Wednesday evening July 13 Joseph Larsen and his son David will travel with friends to Winchwater via the Mohawk Trail. Mr Larsen plans a brief visit with his sister while David stays the rest of the summer. Dr Horace Gredhill, a 1993 graduate of Dickinson, has left Lordship to begin an internship at the Methodist Episcopal Hospital in Brooklyn. The Thursday Night Community Centre dance at the Provision drew a large crowd with dancers staying until the final car departed the beach.
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Joseph Larsen
David
Will
Winchwater
Mr. Tarsen
Nine Danbury Men Leave for Western Job
Nine employees of the Danbury and Bethel Gas and Electric Light Co. depart tomorrow for Battlesville, Oklahoma, to join Empire Gas and Fuel Co. A. W. Baker will head the new business department for the Oklahoma company, with eight others acting as assistants.
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Danbury
Fely
Telegum
Deebury & Bethel Gas & Electric Light Co
Battlesville
Oklo
Empire Gas! —& Fuel Co
A. W. Bakes
Binither Merrill
Harold Rutties
Herbert W. Durgy
Charles F. Senfeld
Gus Holmgran
Nesbit Iacobus
Walter Follette
Willam Jonce
Baker
Lnt
Oklahoma Company
Ciites
Rct
Milford Chamber to Elect President at July Meeting
Milford July 3 Special to the Yelograms The Milford Chamber of Commerce will meet July 16 at 8 o'clock in Gad Fellows hall to elect a president after two months without one. Nominating committee considers Frederick C Hill and Clinton I Carpseter among others. Also on the agenda are the transportation committee report by William T Hoyt and other standing committee reports. Plans for a summer outing in August will be discussed.
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Milford
Milford Chamber of Commerce
Gad Fellows Hall
Shfa
Frederick C. Hill
Clinton i. Carpseter
Whiliam T. Hoyt
Transportation Committee
Easton Grange Dance Planned for Members
The Easton Grange entertainment committee plans a member dance in the Grange Hall on Thursday night July 34. Organizers include Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Edwards, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Hall, Clifford Gillette and Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Wheeler. Other notes mention Fourth of July gatherings at Fairfield Beach and Seaside Park with local residents attending and enjoying frankfurt roasts, outdoor dancing, and fireworks.
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Erwin Edwards
Sherwood Edwards
Chester Hall
Lorintha
Seaside Park
Arthur Wheeler
Mildred Ferris
George Beers
Ezra Seeley
Lorraine
John
Tom
Robert Cochran
Arthur Staples
Jesse Wheeler
Amelia Gould
J. Arthur Sherwood
Leroy Wheeler
Alan Wheeler
Martin Steuceks
Florence Kay
Nellie Schaefer
Bridgeport
Mims Florence Kay
Easton Center
Millionaire's Lodge to Open Saturday in Norwalk
Norwalk July 5 Special to the Telegram Lodgewood Lodge famed simmer camper Charles Ho1 Harris Norwalk millionaire phil anthropist will be opened on Saturday night with fictioiz ceremonies The formal opening was planned for last night but weather postponed A large display of fireworks will accompany the opening while many prominent New York pers will be guests.
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Norwalk
Lodgewood Lodge
Charles Ho 1
Harris
New York
Danbury Octogenarian Breaks Leg in Fall
Madame Elena De Angelus of 285 Empire Boulevard Brooklyn was brought to Danbury hospital with a fractured right leg after stepping on a floor register that broke, causing her to fall. The 81 year old woman lives in Silil River and was injured in her home.
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Danbury
Elena de- Angelus
Empire Boulevard
Brooklyn
Danbury Hospital
Ioney
Silil
DeAngelus
Danbury Hospital Stars and Stripes Pageant Set
A monster patriotic pageant titled The Stars and Stripes will be staged at the State Armory tomorrow evening by local youths under the auspices of the Danbury Hospital. Proceeds fund a new X ray machine and other hospital equipment.
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Danbury
Stars and Stripes
State Armory
Tomorow
First Violator Of New Stratford Building Code Fined
Stratford July 5 Edgar MacFarland of 732 Ferry Boulevard was fined 26 dollars and costs for erecting a Savage structure not conforming to the new Stratford building code. He appealed. The town plans to appoint a board of zoning appeals at Monday night's town council meeting. Morehouse involved in shooting case. former Stratford resident bonds set at 3000 dollars.
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Stratford
Edgar MacFarland
Ferry Boulevard
Savage
Board of
Zoning Appeals
Board of Zoning Appeals
Morehouse
Roger N. Morehouse
Stratford Avenue
Bridgeport
Joseph Huit
Read Street
Stratford’ Avenue
Hard’s Corner
Lordship
Morehouss
Lordahi
Connecticut
Neets
Stratford Board of Education
XIE
Westport Boy Dies in Auto Crash Funeral Held
The funeral of seven year old David L. Brennan son of Dr and Mrs Joseph P Brennan of Compo Road Westport and New York City was held at the Church of the Assumption Riverside Avenue Rev Richard J Carroll officiated with six Brennan brothers as pallbearers Joseph Brennan Jr a priesthood student at St Marys Fairfield was an altar boy The body was buried at Calvary Cemetery Brooklyn The boy was fatally injured Tuesday afternoon by the Top Notch bakery auto driven by Joseph Mugavero of South Norwalk
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Westport
David L. Brennan
Joseph P. Bren— Man
Compe Road
New York City
Church of the Assumption
Riverside Avenue
Richard J. Carroll
Joseph Brennan, Jr
St Mary's Ferndale
West Norwalk
Calvary Cemetery
Brooklyn
Brennan
Top Notch Bakery
Joseph Mugavero
South Norwalk
New York Man Proves Ownership of Disputed Car
George Lang of New York faced charges in Town Court but produced a bill of sale and a car registration card proving he owned the auto, which police suspected of being stolen. Experts from the carmaker said the numbers had not been changed though tampering signs appeared. Lang paid $13 costs. counts of possessing a stolen car and lacking registration were dropped. James Whaten was fined $10 on each count for operating a motor vehicle without a license or brakes on the Post Road. John Nemeth paid $10 and costs for driving a truck without a mirror on the same road. Harry Wargo of Norwalk, after a Monday crash, forfeited a $25 bond on a reckless driving charge.
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Euize
Childreh
DO. A. R
Helen Smith
Central Grammar School
Adele Smith
John Howes
Nettle Mater
7Thrade
Devon Grammar School
Martha Gazel
Ith
Walnut Beech Grammar School
Frank A. Holloway
Plymouth Congregational Chuerca
New Haven
North Street
J. D. Brown, Jr
Roselle Robichaud
Jess
Joan Casey
Devon
Juke Rishlan
Rohlehaud
Fairfield Duty
George Lang
New York
Automobile Company
Lang
James Whaten
Post Road
Town Meeting Friday in Fairfield Amid Building Work
Special Telegram story notes Fairfield town meeting set for Friday night in Town hall despite contractors at work altering the building. Residents are advised to attend as officials outline agenda items and community concerns for the session.
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Fairfield
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Edward Williams
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