Milford Hospital Board Reforms Spark Access Changes
Milford officials announce policy updates at Milford Hospital allowing wider public access to facilities. Judge Omar W. Platt leads revisions removing prior admission hurdles for new physicians and townspeople. Also noted are Sunday religious film events at First Congregation Church and Cuba coaching assignments for local figures.
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Milford
Milford Hospital
Omar W. Platt
Cumming
Burnourby
Jadar
Tevson
George Murphy
Wilton Street
Vale
Cuba
Frank J. Reach
Woodmart
Alethea
Ladies Art Society
Gymkhana crowd draws Westport at Fairfield Club
Westport July 3 specials and gymkhana contests at Fairfield County Hunt Club drew the largest crowd in the club’s history. Polo by three-man teams featured players Henry Radkin Clerk Kay Oscar Howard Donald Pockins and Allen Me. Youth events led to winners Allen McRia Mrs Steward Mr Nancy Paytrottir Mr Mitagerald.
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Westport
Fairfield Country Hunt
Henry Radkin
Clerk Kay
Oscar Howard
Donald Pockins
Allen Me
Nancyay
Burglary Case Poses Local Alarm in Meriden
Meriden police report an attempted burglary at the Meriden Permanent Savings and Loan Association on Colony Street Saturday night. Two keys and a note were recovered near the front door, indicating entry was attempted but not completed. Police described the intruders as lingering at the doorway before leaving. Nearby stores reported broken or damaged property, with few concrete clues remaining. The incident heightens local security concerns amid ongoing investigations.
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Meriden
Ne and Loan Associaton
Colony Street
Ches
eoRamerres
Don’t Let Your Skin Grow Old Beauty Method Claim
An advertisement touts Metlo-Rio, a French beauty treatment promising youthful skin. It claims the formula is sweat-proof, tightens pores, and leaves the face clear and smooth, appealing to readers seeking a younger appearance.
Bridgeport Scots Win in Greenwich
In Greenwich the Bridgeport Scots dominated the English-Scottish Games under Charles Arthur Meare Jr. More than 4900 contestants from across the United States attended. Highlights included Highland fling and sword dance contests, bagpipe events, and field racing, with Bridgeport winners Elizabeth Phinney third in the Highland fling, William Thompson third in bagpipe, Burl Alm victor in shot put, and Angus Fraser of New York City taking top honors in dressed Highlander, fling dance, sword dance, and ensemble bagpiping. An unrelated note mentions monthly earthquakes in the British Isles with rare damage.
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Greenwich
Joby
Yes
Charles Arthur Meare, Jr
United States
Elizabeth Phinney
Bridgeport
Bridgeport Farmers Market Keeps Prices Low for City
A Bridgeport Farmers Market story notes a patrol officer on duty each morning to ensure only legitimate farmers sell, preserving broad price savings for residents. The market has spurred growth of larger, prosperous farms near the city since its introduction.
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Pol Iles
Plazza
Bridgeport
Drunken Drivers In Milford Traffic Marred By Crashes
Milford reports its heaviest drunken driving incidents of the year with several arrests for liquor impairment. A collision on Milford Turnpike injures three women, while Mrs Theresa Meeker of New Haven suffers a leg fracture when her car skids on Gregory Hill.
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Milford
Toberto
Hendrie
Seaside Avenue
Hynor
H. Christianson
Bronx Avenue
Bridgeport
Rose
W. H. Christianson
Milford Hospital
Milford Turnpike
Albert A. Merritt
Brooklyn
Putnam Street
New Slaven
Jacob K. Cordon
Read Street
John F. Strom
Irvington
Harold A. Reynolds
Hubbell Avenue
Mary C. Shea
Park Place
Naugatuck
Hyman Shaffer
Paul Mooney
New York
Louis Lublin
Theresa Meeker
Pratt Street
New Haven
Gregory's Hill
Meeker
Civig Club Will Meet in Library Redding
The Women’s club will meet at the Mark Twain Library on Thursday with Ada Tuck Whitaker soprano and Elmer Beardsley organist offering numbers. Afternoon tea will follow. Mrs. Samuel C. Shaw chairs the club. Final arrangements for St Patrick’s church benefit on July 10 and 11 are set for H. and M. McCollam’s grounds.
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H. &. M’collam
Athletic Association
Marion Platt
John M'Collam
Katharine Barnes
Jordon Boddie
Helen
Joyce Boddie
New York
Stuart Boddie
Hartford
Ella Boddie
Gerald Cotter
Thomas Broderick
Bridgeport
H. C. M'Collam
Alta Bassett
New Haver
B. F. Bassett
Hopewell
Edward Bracken
F. A. Guile
Newyk
Bracken
Frances Guile
Redding
Charles Reynolds
Sunset Hill
Pawling
Dorothy
Margaret Amonds
France
William Smylie
W. FE. Moore
Brooklyn
N. T
Tidgewold Inn
Quiet Fourth Observed in Trumbull Amid Firework Viewing
TRUMBULL July Fourth passed quietly with crowds seeking country views to watch Seaside Park and Bridgeport fireworks. No major accidents reported as dusk fell. Community events included Congregational communion services led by Rev. William White and social visits. Local residents and visitors were noted in routine summer activity around town.
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Kwan Lomaah
Bridgeport
Morrieumball Beach
Lieberure
Theresa Hartman
Mise Sadve Shapira
Misa Min Cohen
M Theresa Futndes
Mae Heniek
Ndna Greenwald
Seaside Park
Congregational Church
William #. White
Burr F. Beach
Afternoon Bridge Club
Cora Beach
Wilma
Mary Cakal
Newark
S. J
John Thal
Loyalty theme dominates Fairfield Independence Day event
Representative Albert X Lavery urged daily loyalty to church, home, community, and nation during Towngreen exercises in Fairfield. He cited Roger Ludlow and Connecticut history, praised public officials, and noted Calvin Coolidge’s ascent, urging faithful civic duty amid the 150th Independence commemoration. Rev Beeman chaired, and De calration of Independence was read.
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Fairfield
Albert EX. Lavery
Eunice Dennie Burr
Daughters of the American Revolution
Roger Lud
Connecticut
Yale University
Calvin Coolidge
Abraham Lincoln
Allen KE. Beeman
John H. Grant
Conrad Lashar
Thomas Lashar
William Brown Glover
Uncle Sam
Police arrest two for carrying beer in Westport
In Westport on July 5, Louis A. Lockwood of Stamford and Aimon Latroe of Stamford were arrested by State Police Troopers Stephen Stanton and James Fineman on charges of transporting beer with excessive alcohol. The speed truck contained sixty cases of beer. Lockwood is held on a $509 bond and Latroe on $300.
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Westport
Louis A. Lockwood
Greenwich Avenue
Stamford
Aimon Latroe
State Street
State Police Department
State
Stephen Stanton
James Finpeman
Post Road
Lockwood
Latroe
Griffith Named an Executor of Lounsbury Will
Ridgefield July 6 Special. William H. Griffith of Bridgeport and Howard K. Cherrill of New York named executors of ex Governor Phineas Lounsbury will. The will dated February 1923 bequeaths about 40 gifts to friends relatives and institutions and leaves residue of estate to Griffiths wife niece Sarah E Lounsbury Griffith. Estimated total value may exceed 1.9 million with a large bequest to the Ridgefield Methodist church and nephews and nieces to share about 36 000 each.
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Ridgefield
William H. Griffith
T. L. Watson Company
Bridgeport
Haward K. Cherrill
New York City
Phineas
Lounsbury
George L. Rockwell
Sarah E. Lounsbury Griffith
Rockwell
Canoe Upsets Narrow Escape Near Milford
Mrs. and Mrs. Arthur Pike of Oak Avenue Myrtle Beach narrowly escaped drowning when their canoe overturned between Charles Island and the mainland off Silver Beach. John Shaul of Silver Beach and a companion aided them to shore after Mr Pike kept them afloat. Mrs Pike received care and is expected to recover despite shock and exposure.
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Milford
Arthur Pike
Oak Avenue
Myrtle Beach
Charle A
Silver Fleach
Pire
Iip
Milford Baby Show Names Rowe Family Prize Winners
Milford hosts its first annual Baby Show and Better Baby Contest under the Public Health Association. Mr and Mrs Charles M Rowe of Windy Hill Road Naugatuck Gardens Devon win first prize in the under one year class for Gordon Forest Rowe, 16 pounds 4 ounces, named most perfect infant. The Rowes previously won a Cincinnati contest in 1975. Other winning families include Augustus M Lyon Fort Trumbull Beach, Leonard Premier Devon, Rissonetto Bridgeport, Hugh Sivell Harbor Site Drive, and William Y Iewin 227 High Street.
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Milford
Milford Public Health Association
Charles M. Rowe
Windy Hi Road
Naugatuck Gardens
Devon
Gordon Forest Rowe
Rowe
Orge
Cincinnati
Ohio
George
Oakley Park
Dayton
Augustus M. Lyon
Fort Trumbull Beach
Leonard Premier
Rissonetto
Bridgeport
Hugh Sivell
Harbor
William Y. Iewin
High Street
Westport Troopers arrest 29 for holiday motor violations
State troopers patrolled the Post Road during a holiday rush, arresting 29 drivers for motor vehicle violations. The effort, involving 21 troopers, aimed to reduce accidents along the Greenwich to Fairfield stretch, with several drunk driving and speeding cases reported and many warnings issued.
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Westport
Ridgefield News Highlights Local Visits and Meetings
July 5 Ridgefield special notes weddings visits in town including Stanley Reynolds newlywed couple at Lewishore home and various guests from Stamford Bridgeport Brooklyn Nutley and New York. Announcements cover Nursing association district, Women Voters event, Republican club, and charity land sale proceeds toward War Memorial Scholarship Fund. Darwinism origins traced to Darwin and Wallace in 1858.
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Ridgefield
Stanley Reynolds
Reynold
Lewishore
Water Company
Scott Building
Mad Fellows
Araund Nagh
Wichardt Hartman
Canada
John Sanford
Stamford
Horace Sanford
Bridgeport
Bradley Sanford
Mountain View Avenur
Grace Kasper
Walter Yes
New York
Joseph Kasper
Abert Kapler
Brooklyn
Conrad Rocklein
Mountain View Avenue
District Nursing Association
Scott Block
Cleorge H. Newton
Pather Shortel
Mary Fa Blee
George L. Benedist
Republican Club
Ridgefied
Charles H. Ritch
Claude R. Kendall
Mary
N. Y
Howard Th. Smith
Darning Benedict
Percy Hawley
Brookfield
Robert Riavell
Bissell
Pion
Harvey P. Bissell
Mary Benedict
Mrs. Brew
Nutley
Ned
James Q. Smith
Byravuce
N.V
Smith
Helen Smith
Mortimer C. Keeler
National League’ For Women's Service
College Whist Society Draws Crowds in Weston
Weston July 5 Special The College Whist at Weston hall drew a well attended crowd with nine tables. Harvard and Trinity players took top points and prizes were awarded to Jed Staten, Mrs Punton, Genyexe Eichinger, Wii Wakeman, Treadwell, and Bertha Fitch. Ice cream and cake were provided by the committee. The Ladies of Long Plain set August 8 for their Emanuel church benefit.
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Weston
College
Weston Hall
Harvard
Trinity
Jed Staten
John F Punton
Genyexe Eichinger
Wii Wakeman
Treadwell
Bertha Fitch
Lrong Plaine
Emanuel Church
Ensemble for Men Delights with Colored Silks and Accessories
The piece notes that shops are stocked with acarts belts and handkerchiefs designed to harmonize with a careful color scheme. It highlights attractive printed fabrics with small conservative patterns and beautiful color palettes.
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Milford's Hospital Board
Fairfield County Hunt Club
Peters Isco Fal Sisy
Beardstew Park
Bridgefort
St. Peter's
Church Fiere
Mile A
Mary Hw. Oehurch
Woodmont Country Clan
Woodmont
Thirving
J. Theaheris
Mary Tamoog
Lake Carmi
Fitchford
Guy
John Z. Stannan
Tey
Frustave T. Rochman
Myrtle Bench Chapel
Tinliday
Pioneer Hook and Ladder Company
Contipe Engines Company
Central Fire Station
King W. Mansfield
Francis Feeney
Roy McWwee
Harry O'Connell
Offeers
Thomas Hartigan
Lane
George Allen
Kenneth Aden
Edward Butner
Compo Company
Warren D. Scofield
Woodsile Avenue
Norwalk
WMUA
Florel M.alpin
A. M. Tardenstia
Sittin
Howard Fishey
Nors Walk
Ie Polee
Guoner
Fred Yaroshuk
Jason Avenue
Bronx
Yaroshuk
Rank Demowick
Boston Avenue
Brothee Joseph
Wilbur
Deming
Ahmednigart
India
Greens Karms Conarepethonal Church
George Hatch
Save Up Educational and Missionary
Missie Smith
Rainefeld
Gsince
Wiliam Hammett
Joan Held
Blue Gate Searm
Davis
Eaton
Pomfret School
Montana
Bridgeport Scots
British Isles
Farmers’ Market
Corbit
Civig Club
Trumbull
Mary St
Griffith
Pequot
Commodore Schiott
Eclipse
Eld
Yatiry ‘Pwenty
Southport Harbor
Pequot Yacht Club
Johannes Schiott
Penny Commodore
Commodore
Schiott
Emery Thompson
Ralph Perry
Heron
William McHugh, Jr
Pte. Fulipse
J. Schiott
Ruth
F. T. Bedford
Viene
G. A. Sherwood
Quananiche
Peacock
Luce
Helen Bedford Blois
Sturges
S. M. Harber, Jr
Pep
Louise
Curtis
Kat Bird
Carolyn
Dodge
Hinkle
Pequot O Clase Boate
Cedarhurnt Yacht’ Club
Lawrence
L. I
Saturne
FL ‘U. Redford
Jarses Pei
Fistate
Trafic
Ahea
Aa Croker
Center
Eugene Burns
Alred Lewin
Lester Ferris
Atlantic Street
Charles Katz
John L. Rice
Henry Street
Ebert A. Fisher
Boston
Thomas Coe
Emma Manning
Beaumont Street
Jamee Finnegan
Charles Ruts
Guttenburg
N. J
John Reet
Providence
Eugene Bunn
Albert ©. Eggerton
Broadbridge Avenue
Stratford
Frank Alliano
Parent
Ula J. Sinear
Waller Place
Elizabeth Daneel
John G. Taylor
Norce
Heights
Daniel Slone
Bailroag
Avene
Edmund Schorr
Jersey City
Joan F. Harrison
Darien
Savadore Fratina
Charles Quigley
D. McMillan
Noro
Avenue
Thomas Brown
Washingto Street
Mount Vernor
Edward Gavere
Tester R. Figeson
Harbor View Avenue
Quislex
New Sheaton
Robert Miller
Huroll F. Swift
Bassett Aveet
Ulric Roy
Leominster
Maan
Louis Davia
Brooklyn N
Charles R. Darwin
A. R. Wallace
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