Huntington Plans New Exchange for Telephone
Huntington plans a major telephone exchange shift from the Huntington division to the Southern New Austin division as part of a broader reorganization. The July 9 meeting drew about twenty members to discuss transportation routes, social events, and community notes including church groups, local families, and upcoming summer activities around Huntington Street and Walnut Tree area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
White Hills
Baptist Church
Ems
Austin
Aidm
Wei Arry
Teidea
Philip Scans
Walnut Tree
Stephen Daby
Jainglass
John Hellum
Caarles Po
Congres Onal
Harhoomy
Brownson
Shellon Avenue
Helen Miliri Voss
Nice Perley
Josephine
Bryncisen
Wiss Morence Farkins
Essa Fitzpatrick
Iréne Penny
Church
Episcopal Parsh House
Building Permits Include 3 Houses In Town
July 4 notes three new residences and several additions with costs. Gustave Johnson plans a one story frame house on Test Street for 34000, Makainse to build a two six room house on Meadow at 43100, Tex to erect a one story barake on Post Road for 350, plus sale of home on Power Road for 1000. Kilborn Sauer to add a one story frame extension to Post Road home for 7400. Niselis Smith and children to build a three bedroom adaption on Tunxis Hill Road costing 2000. Imman S Dear to build a stone one car garage on Ade Street for 150. Wellsie to construct a ten foot story garage on Pine Creek Road for 300, plus a two room frame addition to Theodore Lass on Crescent Avenue priced at 1100. Dekee bids for a two story ins home on Oak Park Run costing 4000. Town Briefs include a tea at Pequot Yacht Club regatta prizes and various church events in Southport and Greenfield Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Test Street
Gustave Johnson
Meadow
Artes Tex
Aso
Poer Road
Kilborn Sauer Company
Theodore Las
Oak Park
Murday
Redford
Thport
Methodist
Southport
Aus
Kings Daughters
Greenfield Hill
Young Peoples Soniet
Church of Christ In
Green Bi
Catherine Marion Burns
York
Arthur Jf Bennett
Miss Burne
New York
Shelton Man Designs Printing Press for Government Post Cards
Special dispatch reports Shelton engineer Wily 9 special, Ro Waddeland, designer of a new printing press praised by government officials as revolutionary for postal cards. The 40 by 10 foot machine reportedly prints up to 6,400 cards nightly, with potential to exceed. The device, developed after leaving Norway and working with Premier-Potter and Ro Hoe, is to be demonstrated in Washington next week amid other court actions in Fairfield Town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelvon Wily
Ro Waddeland
Potter Printing Press Company
Shellun
George H Carter
Bear
John Bird
Government Printing Office
Tryout Amd
R Hoe
Enjany
New York
Nunnel- Ienet
New Jersey
Hia Ureidy
Homr
Podure
Norway
Persegrund Institute of Technicolog
Ro Hoe Company
Shelton
Whitlock Printing Presa
Premier-Potter Presa
VS Hind
Washington
Tanner's Brook Deepening Plans Discussed in Stratford
Historic Tanner's Brook is again the subject of official talks and a plan for its improvement is being prepared. A proposal would deepen and widen the stream and install a 36 inch concrete pipe from Linden Avenue to Ferry Creek. Residents near the odoriferous area prompted town health officers to seek immediate action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratford
Tanners Brook
Linden Avenue
Ferry Creek
Stratford Seeks 45000 Loan On Short Term Notes
Stratford plans to borrow 45000 on short term notes in anticipation of tax revenue to cover current expenses until tax money reaches the town treasurer. Town Manager Hunter and Council Chairman Donald Sammin are authorized to negotiate the loan in the town's name. This is part of 400600 authorized by the council last October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratford
Hunter
Donald Sammin
Wounded prisoner improves before Bridgeport trial
A prisoner wounded in an escape attempt at Bridgeport is reported to be recovering from a gunshot wound to the left thigh. He is expected to be fit for trial within a few weeks as authorities continue to investigate his activities in various cities. Hospital officials provided the update last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Permour Wolff
Checkaminder
Holbrook
Bridgeport
Ansonia Band Concert At Westwood Park
Ansonia July 9 The second in a summer concert series at Westwood Park drew a large crowd under the sun. The Connector National Guard Company infantry bag received orders for Camp Niantic, with muster set for July 14. Camp period ends in August with local units preparing for camp duty. The week begins with a two day halt ending July 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ansonia
Westwood Park
Natonal Guard
Cautan Nielke Poulsen
Niantic
Phe Rampant
Two Small City Fires Hover at Minor Damage
Fogine companies three and four reported a minor blaze yesterday afternoon near Harrat and Lexington venues. Firefighters quickly extinguished both fires, with only slight damage observed. Unit No 8 responded to a second small fire on Edwards Street near the dump at 6:01 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fogine
Fox Tlearn R
Harrat
Lexington
Ak Street
Dimigt
Edwards Street
Aborer Arrested On Complaint Of Girl
John Hendricks thirty six or forty six Jaber or 23 Ash Street was arrested yesterday by detectives sergeants Miloney and Doyle on complaint of a young girl held under bond of 1000 on one charge of breach. Case pending in investigation. He may be in court this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hendricks
Jaber
Ash Street
Stratford Woman Taken To Hospital After Surgery
Stratford July 9 Special Mrs Walhai Hammermeister of Hollis Street Stratford was removed to Bridgeport Hospital for an operation. The operation was performed by Dr De Rustar Kowland and her condition is reported as very precarious. Parcy Etham remarked that if he were idle rich he would never be idle with money.
Two men jailed in Milford with large liquor load
Patsy Carullo and Antonio Gaudino were arrested by State Police in Milford on charges of illegal transportation of alcohol. A truck carried about 150 gallons of liquor in five cans. Both men were locked up at Milford police headquarters with bonds set at 500 each and could not explain origins or destination. The truck headed west on the New Haven Turnpike when stopped around 3 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Patsy Carullo
Antonio Gaudino
Cranningham
William Murphy
Westport
Millord Volive
Stamford Plans to Limit Parking
The July 1 special report outlines Stamford’s traffic plan to curb parking on numerous streets. Prohibited areas include Bank street north side, Worth street south side, Cottage street south, Willow street south, Bell street south, River street east, Gay street west, Summer street west between Main and Broad, Greyrock Place west between Main and Forest, Park Row south side, Atlantic street between Park Row and Main, Main street at St Johns park south side and both sides of Main between Florence and Hawthorn, Henry street north side between central South and Atlantic, Bienry street south between Atlantic and Pacific, Canal street north between Pacific and Stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Bank Street
Worth Street
Cottage Street
Willow Street
Bell Street
River Street
Gay Street
Summer Street
Main
Broad Streets
Greyrock Place
Forest Streets
Park Row
Atlantic Street
Main Street
St Johns Park
Florence
Hawthorn
Atlantic
Pacific
Canal Street
Stage Streets
Girl Rescued From Drowning at New Fairfield Pond
Eric Ericson and William Wolf of Norwalk rescued a girl who fell into a deep hole at Balls Pony pond in New Fairfield. They entered the water without removing their outer clothing and saved her despite danger. The incident occurred during a leisure visit to the area and the girl had cried for help before the quick intervention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Fairfield
Eric Ericson
William Wolf
Norwalk
Balls Pony
Arthur Ericson
Roth
Norwalk Residents Seek Larger Water Mains in Center
Norwalk residents push for bigger water mains through South Norwalk business and manufacturing districts after fires at the C and K plant and Mercantile block. They say current mains fail to supply adequate water, causing pumps to draw air and limiting firefighting capability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Norwalk Ferry Line May Get 210 Foot Weasel Car Carrier
A Norwalk harbor survey by representatives of DW Fo rt reveals depths and feasibility for a Norwalk Huntington ferry service. If surveys prove satisfactory the Transford 210 foot weasel, with capacity for 1000 persons and 40 cars, would be put in use near Fort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Norwalk-Huntington
Norwalk Merchants End Wednesday Afternoon Closings Plan
Seventy five Norwalk merchants agree to suspend Wednesday afternoon closures in July and August to create a midweek holiday. The action starts this month with intent to extend to other states in Norwalk by month’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorwalk
Norwalk
New Norwalk Brasserie Opens on Washington Street
The Sylvia Brasserie expands in Norwalk leasing a storefront on Washington Street. The new business will open for service on Monday, July 9, marking a fresh dining option in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Speeini
Sylvia Brassiere
Washingen Street
Reports Hold Up Valuables Gone
A man identifying as Michael Mikas reports at 63 p.m. that a 63 pimitv armed man, described as a negro, stopped him on Gold Street near the railroad station and took a diamond ring valued at 69, a watch worth 73, and 43 in hilia from his pocket. An investigation is noted. A report from Marcus and Company Wholesale Probb e Merchants at 92 Water Street cites theft of 40 from a desk overnight, with no signs of forced entry. The Peerless Tire Company at 623 Fairfield Avenue reports 20 or 25 old tires valued at 4 stolen from their yard yesterday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Mikas
Ice on Sidewalks Triggers City Claims Hearing
Eight accident claims cited icy sidewalks in city streets. Frank Loperer slipped January 11 on Grand Street near Main and fractured his wrist seeking 35 dollars for doctor bills. George Humphery said his wife slipped at Hancock Avenue and Maple, injuring her head and claiming 115.50 for medical bills time off work and damages.
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Clams
City Hall
Frank Loperer
Grand Street
Main Street
Martin Horn
Han~ Jgock Avenue
Maple
Himphrey
Struck by Truck Injuries Reported After Accident
Lucy Le May narrowly escaped serious injury when struck by a truck driven by James Ahern on a city street. She was treated at St Vincents Hospital for arm abrasions. Officer Pantolman Jonny reported the incident to Padden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy le
George Stiert
Janes Ahernithurty
Ford
Matin
Elms
St Vincents Hospital
Ahern
Maan
Pantolman
Jonny Mr
Padden
Dawes Plan Nets Allies 485 Million in Ten Months
Berlin report shows the Dawes plan yielded 485,762,300 dollars to allies in the first ten months of operation. Frame received 77,601,500 dollars. Britain got 934,350,700 dollars while various inter allied commissions cost more than 250,00 0 dollars. German railroads reimbursed 250,000,000 dollars from Dawes loans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rerlin
Dawes
Gilbert the
Holly House Landmark to Make Way for Business Block
The Holly House on Main Street has been sold by Mrs Agnes Beamish to James Morton of Glenbrook. He will erect a modern business building on the 40 foot street frontage, with price reportedly over 50 000. The house dates back to 1642 and beams from the schooner Ann used in its construction. Lafayette reportedly rested there in 1824 during a Stamford visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swamiorduly
Main Street
Buston Post Road
Agnes Beamish
James Morton
Glenbrook
Jann Holly
Ra Ky Point
Shippan Point
Ann
Lafayette
Stamford
Holly House
Superior Court to rule on alleged discrimination at park
In Stamford on July 9, a city ordinance banning undressing except in designated bathing pavilions faced a trial. Judge Samuel Young fined three Colored defendants $5 each while acquitting three others, with attorney George P. Rowell planning an appeal arguing discriminatory treatment by the Connecticut Catering company. The case questions park lease rights and constitutional authority over private leasing of public bathing facilities.
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Stamford
Halloween Park
Supreme Court of
George P Rowell
Acoused
Ape
Supreme Court
Park
Mr Rowell
Connecticut Catering Company
Susie Small
George Robinson
Peter Venech
Max Spelker Leclaring
Samuel Young
Rowell
Newtown Churgh Hosts Successful Outdoor Musicale
Newtown Churgh hosts an outdoor musical and lawn fete by the Christian Endeavor Society at the Congregational parsonage on Main street. A busy afternoon featured food stalls and novelties, followed by a well attended evening program with renowned artists, an orchestra, dancing, and a popular hot dog stand. The event, praised as a real community affair, highlighted local talent and the efforts of Rev and Mrs Ekins and their supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newtown
Chrstian Endeavor Society
Congregational Church
Congregational Parsonage
Main Street
Westown
G Herbert Ekins
Eve Hing
Nanchen Adam
Bridgeport
Milford
William F de Mangin
New York City
Arthur Ekins
Dorothy Donaldson Callandro Swiolinist
New Jersey
Alma Rogan Ekins
la Verne Clarkson
Hobart G Wariner
Cornel Beard
Herbert H Cutler
Richard Botsford
Harry MacClymon
Cushing
Newtown Savings Bank
Herbert
Car Thrown Over Bank in Fairfield Area Accident
A serious crash on the Neverevik road near Fairfield involved Samuel Schneider of Brooklyn and two adults with five children. The car left the road, struck a stone, and flipped four times, injuring several occupants. Arthur Schneider sustained severe injuries and was pinned beneath the vehicle after it overturned the final time. Fire erupted from the engine as people freed themselves and others were taken to Danbury hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wew Fairfield
Neverevik
Samuel Schneider
Brooklyn
Mr Schneier
Singer Farm
New Fairfield
Arthur Morns
Isadore Schneider
Hyman Bushlowitz
Abraham Singer
Danbury
D Frank Stevens
Arthur Schneider
Tid
Takeen
Singer
Greenwich Elks Celebrate Knapp Night and Retirement
Greenwich Elks Lodge held Knapp Night in Red Men's hall honoring N A Knapp who retired after twelve years as lodge treasurer. Past District Ruler Thomas Junglish presented a gold watch, praising Knapp for safeguarding lodge funds and the high regard he earned from members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwich
Crreenwich Lodge of Elks
Knapp
Red Men's
Chievers
Greenwich Lodge
Thomas Jungilsh
Rika Podge
Knany
Probate Will Seeks Estate To Widow Grace P Maillspaugh
Special notice from Stamford on July 9 states the will of Howard Millepaugh was admitted to probate by Tadge Floyd B Bartram. The estate valued at 370 dollars passes entirely to the testator's wife Grace P Maillspaugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Howard
Millepaugh Yug
Tadge Floyd
Bartram
Tihe Es Tate
Grace P Maillspaugh
Cemetery Addition Donated to Jews in Derby Shelton
A tract south of Riverside cemetery in Shelton was donated by fifteen Jewish businessmen from Derby and Shelton for a new burial ground for the Congregation Song of Israel. The land, bought from Robert Grewold of Wethersfield for about 2560, includes notable donors and marks a needed expansion beside the existing Jewish cemetery in Orange.
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Derby
Congregation Song of Israel of
Shelton
Riverside Cemetery
Orange 18
Ansonia
Wethersfield
Albert Houdkin
Derby Hardware
Henry Spero
Ansomia Jeweler
Meyer Cohen
Derby Business Mens Assouldion
Theair
Harry Greenberger
Samuel Jacobson
the Valley Hardware Company
Michael Kantor Morris Brody
Metellis
Schancupp
Moris Schiele
Kreger
Defunct Railroad Stock Transfer to Bridgeporter
Former acting receiver Malham and town clerks office report transfer of stock in the defunct New York and Ridge railroad to William L Bean of Bridgeport for 400 dollars plus interest. The deal includes four acres in Greenwich and one acre in Stamford as part of the company property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamilohi
Tuly
Malham
Boarlman
Bridgeport
New York and Ridgetied
Tada
Hesal
Willum L Bean
Bidgeport
Ana
Greenwich
Stamford
Thirty One Cases Disposed In One Town Session
Westport diary reports a single Town Court session disposing 31 cases, record length, with fines and costs totaling $1326 and $40 in costs. Many arrests followed Post Road patrols over a long holiday week, with varied motor vehicle violations and several drunken driving cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westport Town Court
Westport
Funeral for Arthur G Penell Draws Large Crowd in Westport
Hundreds attend the funeral of Arthur G Penell aged 26, son of Mrs Della Penell, at Carlos Fable funeral home. The Westport Ire Department unit and local residents join a service led by Rev Norman A Hall, with pallbearers and floral tributes. burial at Willow Brook Cemetery. Penell, a blacksmith and carriage maker, died instantly when his car was struck by a New York driver, Reuben Harris, near Stamford. Harris is held on bond in Norwalk pending inquest proceedings slated for tomorrow at 3:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westport
Arthur G Penell
Della Penell
State Street
Carlos Fable
Ire
Norman
Westport Methodist Church
George Allen
Nock Laeniton
Thomas Meslinsky
Ridney Tyler Tagerh
Pascal
Haugh Drince
Buttal
Willow Brook
Penell
Louis Penell
Riverside Avenue
Hme
Stamford
Reuben Harris
New York City
Norwalk
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Jule Denny
Newark
Robinson
Adelher Worden
Ite Hills
Edward Ross Haw
Westfield
Tington Street
Helix Wesolowski
P J Steredzki
Fly
Jubinskhy Ang
Frederick Dsitts
Richard Martin
Bernice Peterson
Richford Ol
Herbert Ledger
White
Ag Jane M Curtiss
Waren Hubertinj
Henri Mallahan
Charles Lord
Ivar
Bradhurs
Nicholy
Hs Mot
Ansona
Broken Arm Huntington Fire Company
Theodore Kruege
Mra Dufford Ryder
Mitford
Shelton Man Designs
Bay State
Fairfield Court
Patretlc
Connecticnut
Massachusetts
William & Mayer
Sixth Street
Boston
Mass
Buirfield Town Court
Aliver Wis
Arthur J Bennett
Worner
Thomas
She¢nan
Clarence
Wiliam H McCue
Lilyn | Place
Wairfield Beach
Poeal Thomas Sanko
William Burr
Tunxis Rail Road
Alfred Behn
Brigepoort
Edmund Schorr
Randolph Avenue
Jersey
Ily
Joseph Owens
East 162Nd Street
Newark City
Joseph Pastor
Benari Fredenfelt
Fairfield c
Agner
Stephen Bodnock Fairfield
Detcarle
Abe Ling
Frank Cristall
West 169Th Street
New York Cty
Frank Albany
Treman Ave
Nue Coron
Charley Sobotika
Vase
Thomas I. Rogers
Rhode Island
Chester B Brown
Vann Bors
Kings Highway
Elwood
Brow
Brite Avenue
John Taylor
Yio Vivier
Kleve Schovity
Ansonia Band
Old Dominion
Curtis Hinton
George Washington
Old Dominion Line
Near- Paing
Hinton
Jandel
Barnegate
Captain Hatch
Hes
Nantucket Ile
Hatch
Rex
Grind Banks
Girl
NEW Norwalk Business
Superior Court
Newtown Churgh
Greenwich Elks
Poat
Frank Bretusky
Cemetery Street
Far Field
Alexander Smeaton
Coats
Hugo Cedarholm
Reckles
Gregory W Sudd
Christopher Carvino
Hewitt
Orlando Totten
Katona
Coe
Roy Ulrich
Leominster Maas
John Statt
Providence
Charles W Whittaker
Ats
Frank Able Greens Farms
Sun
Ohn Bennett
Ohn Sayles
Brooklyn NY
Allegal Ughta
Marold Swit
Charles Winthrop
Bronx
Joseph Christian
Charles J Kate
Flegal Tights
Costa
Bert P Shaw
Weston
Ibert & Felcher
Te Kleas
John Rice
Henry Street
Alfred Hatter
St. John's Place
Ilegal
Wheeler Montclair
Andrew
Bruce
Sumford
Arraigded
Charlies E. Merrite
Elmateet
Nyuor
Merritt
Stephen Stanton
Post Road
de Wiliam R Munson
Chris F Weller
Hopesteel
Sprmadale
Mquor
James Finnegan
Finnegan
Penell Funeral
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