County Grange Picnic at Putnam Park
Easton July 12 Special to the Telegram J Arthur Sherwood chairs a field day committee for Fair Beld County Pomona Grange planning an August 15 picnic at Putnam Park inviting Fairfield County Farm Bureau members. Chief speaker will be Charles M Gard High Priest of Demeter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Gard
Demeter
Fairfield County Farm Bureau
Conyer's Farm
Greenwich
Fomona
Leroy Wherler
Mra
Fred Su'jiman
Misa Regina Breucek
J. Arthur Sherwood
Edward Freeborn
Leroy Turney
Jesse Wheeler
Emma Carr
Leroy Wheeler
Edward Gilette
Albert Johnson
Ann Ruman
Stephen Wilson
Charles Dutelle
Joseph Jacobs
John Mellen
Alice Burr
Easton Center
Town to contest court award in land condemnation
Milford July 12 Special to the Telegram the town will file remonstrance against a superior court award of 9000 to Mrs J B Broderick of Myrtle Beach for building and site in condemnation aimed at acquiring 100 feet frontage on Broadway for highway improvements from Fort Trumbull beach to Myrtle Beach. Commission members were Lace Blackman Gordy and A H Hall with Judge Allyn W Brown presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Superior Court
J. B. Broderick
Myrtle Beach
Mra
Real estate boom at Milford Myrtle Beach cottages fill up
Real estate dealers report strong activity as Milford area cottages fill for August. Alhambra shore cottage sold from John Hroad of Stratford. Dancers occupy a Myrtle Beach cottage and a water carnival is planned with swimming and boat races. Notables and guests checked in at local inns while pamphlets are distributed to promote New Milford Hospital expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Beach
Milford and
Alhambra Shore
John Hroad
Stratford
Mra
Hooee Williams
Buffalo N
Mra. Yekov
Oak Avenue
Snyder
Howard Kline
Leona Steward
Miles Mary Wronu
Meriden
Windmere
Violet Fletcher
Miother
Brooklyn
Los Angeles
Sea Pion Inn
Arthur Lavender
Jersey City
Charles Schaub
Milford
New Milford Hospital
Shake Hands by Radio Across World Seas
Danbury youths Kenneth Leach and Menard Keeler, wireless operators aboard ships bound for distant ports, exchanged greetings by radio across hundreds of miles. Leach on a New York to Australia voyage answered a message from Keeler aboard a New York to South America liner, confirming identity with a brief exchange and a figurative handshake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danbury
Vesuels
Kenneth Leach
New York
Australia
Menard Keeler
South American
Mr. Keeler
Blind Children Gift to Dykers Home at Ridgefield Event
In Ridgefield July 12 special from Telegram Mrs Cynthia Westover Alden president general of the International Sunshine Society guest at the Elms. She brought five blind children from Dykers Heights Sunshine Home for Blind Babies Brooklyn to Ridgefield. Tuesday night the children gave an entertainment in Town hall. Proceeds from the show donated to Dykers Home. Mrs F C Ball and daughter Alice Ball of Indianapolis are staying at Congregational parsonage. A still alarm called Wire department to Louis Browns home chimney fire quickly out. Mrs I G Shirral of New York rented Jenner cottage West lane for the summer. Mr and Mrs Gerald H Gray of Boston spending the summer in Ridgefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgefield
Cynthia Westover Alden
International Sunshine Society
Elms
Alden
Dykera Heights
Sunshine Home
Brooklyn
Town Hall
Dykers Home
F. C. Ball
Misa Alice Ball
Indianapolis
Ind
Congregational Parsonage
Ball
1. J. Reed
Uough Shields
Louis Brown
Prospect Kilk
I. G. Shirral
New York
Jenner Cottage
West Lane
Gerald H. Gray
Boston
Bridgeport Girls Open Scout Camp Near Danbury
Bridgeport girls from Fairfield County join the new Girls Scout camp at Ball Pond, north of Danbury. Margaret Griffith of Bridgeport is business manager assisted by Margaret Ramadell of Newburgh as camp directress and staff from Newark London Eng York City. Camp nurse Gladys Warner, a Bridgeport hospital graduate, oversees health. Names listed include Hetty Foicht Melon Gaylord Marcarey Keye Marjorie McLean Anna Milla Betty Ryan Helen Weth Susan Burroughs Cornelia Fit eibbons Mildred Huested Julia Monihan Eleanor Owens Miriam Nicholson Laura Bent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danbury
Fairfield
Balla Pond
Bridgeport
Norwalk
Margaret Griffith
Margaret Ramadell
Newburgh
S. W
Pespy Omans
Newark N
Walker
London
Eng
Theresa Adrian
York City
Qlidys Warner
Bridgeport Hospital
Hetty Foicht
Melon Gaylord
Marcarey Keye
Marjorie McLean
Anna Milla
Betty Ryan
Helen Wethe
Susan Burroughs
Cornelia Fit Eibbons
Mildred Huested
Julia Monihan
Eleanor Owens
Miriam Nicholson
Laura Bent
Farkas Is Fined After Dowse Of Town Court
George Farkas was sentenced to ten days in jail for breach of the peace intoxication and assault after officers Elwood and Gould quelled a fight at his State street extension home. He had driven his wife and children from the house and became boisterous when police arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
George Farkas
H. BR. Elwood
William H. Gould
State Street Extension
Lordship Wedding Of Edna Calhoun And Rudolph Kuhne
Lordship residents Edna Calhoun and Rudolph Kuhne quietly wed at the Calhoun home on Stratford road on Thursday July 1ate. the couple plans a brief honeymoon and will reside on the shore front in Lordship. Local society notes mention visits from relatives in Brooklyn and Long Island City, a gas main project on Mirat avenue, and the death of Mrs. Willa Tuckley with services planned at St James church in Stratford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordship
Noor
Edna Calhoun
Rudolph Kuhne
Calhoun
Stratford Road
Roundview Avenue
Tia
Handy Hook
Fostoria
Ohio
Clark
Jasmin
Mre
Willa Tuckley
Win
Parting Street
Bury Oth
Winsted
Mra
Buel Betel
Turer
Inoerder
St James Church
Stratford
Rich Treasures Of Past Shown In Fairfield Loans
Fairfield women gathered treasures from old times to exhibit for the Fairfield Welfare society. The display included a Jacobean bedspread, a sewing loom with many heddles, a large rag from the Sturges family, and a needlework picture. Philippine tapa cloth, Eskimo boots with silver embroidery, Chantilly lace, Dutch caps, and bead bags showcased wide historic crafts from Java to India.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairpield
Fairfield
Fairfield Welfare Society
Connecticut Colony
Sturges
Virginia
Ti Wan
Elizabeth Rumsey
Hey Uwen
Wallace Bulk
Meyer
India
Peta
Ching
Java
Yairfield
Southport
Milford Hospital Drives to Raise 10000 for New Building
Milford Hospital Society launches a seven day campaign to raise at least 10000 for the new building fund. Campaign headquarters are at 67 River Street in The Theron Ford Company building with hours from noon to six. Also notes a July 16 Milford Charter Commission meeting at Woodmont Country Club and student Mark Fowler named a special officer for the summer, assigned to Bennett’s caring at Myrtye Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Milford Hospital Society
River Street
Theron Ford Company
Spom
Jason Band
Wheeler and Wilson
Milford Charter Commission
Pnurom
Woodmont Country Club
Elasht
Mark Fowler
Charles G. Fowler
Board of Police Commisioners
Bennett's Caring
iMyrtie Beach
Fairfield County Boys Enjoy Camp Life at Mohawk
Over 100 boys participate in the fourth season of Camp Mohawk under county YMCA supervision. Gifts from Mrs. Nicholaa Pond of Milford and the Springwood Sunday School Association of South Norwalk support meals and camp needs. Notable attendees include Edward Lock and Mark Juran of Natwe and Newill el of Dyrburs Saxton and others. The camp emphasizes health, water sports, and outdoor activities at the West Fairfield County hills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholaa Pond
Milford
Springwood Sunday School Association
South Norwalk
VY. M. A
Fadefield
Litchfield
New Haven
Kedward Lock
Mark Juran
Nat We
Newillel
Dyrburs
Saxton
Keeler Tavern In Ridgefield Becomes Cass Gilbert Home
Ridgefield’s Keeler Tavern, a Revolutionary era landmark, is now the residence of Cass Gilbert, eminent architect. The Gilberts, long familiar with the town, restored the hostelry to its colonial appearance and will depart for a European trip, leaving behind a site steeped in history with ties to Tryon, Rochambeau, and Lafayette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgefield
Cass Gilbert
Hesaequote
Keeler
Keelers Tavern
Ortlish Baid Place
Gener William ‘Tryon
Connecticcnt
Danbur
Gilberts
Jerome Bonaparte
Betsy Patterson
Rochambeau Lafayette
Westport News and Personal Notices from July
Westport notes George Mitchell of Canton avenue plans athletics under Al Anderson guidance at the Bridgeport Athletic Club. Miss Georgie W. Bellinger of Stamford sold Lot No. 7 on Chaten avenue to Newtown Holling Corporation near the Sauga River for a reported price of sr.0o0. Mrs. Rober Hinerson of Aust is visiting Crescent avenue for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westport
George Mitchell
Cnlten Avennue
Bridgeport Athlee Club
al Anderson
Minu Tnne
Tay
Georgie WW. Bellinger
Stamford
Newtown Holling Corporation
Chaten Avenue
Saugafuel
Rober Hinerson
Aust
Tex
Cresent Aves
Ridgefield and Its People in Historic Tales
Ridgefield, set among Berkshire hills, is portrayed as quiet and aristocratic with wealthy, educated citizens. Once a thriving, self sustaining town with manufactories, its history includes a prize winning borough and notable houses like the Cass Gilbert home at the old Keeler tavern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgefield
Berkshire
Louisiana
New England
Keeler
Cass Gilbert
Joss Willard Luis Firpo Fight Attended by Local Fans
Local residents from King Street and area, including Mr and Mrs Richard J Holzhausen, attended the Joss Willard Luis Firpo boxing event in Jersey City this evening. Other locals traveled by train and car, with several noted at training stops in Yonkers and a Knight of Pythias installation planned for July 4 in the Pablo Building on State Street. Laurette L tear of Washington sold a property with buildings on Edge Hill Lane to Carolie Van H Bean, price reported at $3000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard J. Holzhausen
King Street
Nglit
Joss Wilard
Luis Firpo
Jersey City
Tony Chicasula
John Chase
Frank Pritchard
Edward McAlullen
Frank Alten
William JD. Dickson
Joss Welard
Yonkera
Knight of Pythian Twill
Pablo
State Street
Culver A
M FEE Author Engineer Sails Again for Europe
Westport reports William Mebee author of Command and Manuals of the Sea sails to Europe after visiting Captain Albert Bone of the Tus Cana in New York. He will chart his voyage to Mediterranean ports and manage his library, selling works and tending his stock for passengers while his mother and sister remain at Terrace Heights home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westport
Willam Mebee
New York City
Albert Bone
Joreph
Adey Oan
Bone
Prusige
Mediterranean Porta
Terrace Heights
Heirlooms at Issue in Greenwhich Replevin Suit
Greenwich July 12 A notable legal case before Judge James R. Mead centers on a replevin suit by Mrs. Nannie Holmes of White Plains to recover antiques claimed as executors of her great aunt Nancy Smith. Mrs Norton, widow of Frank T. Norton, holds the heirlooms, including a gilt framed mirror and brass pieces, arguing a gift did not transfer ownership via the will. The case hinges on whether delivery was intended to pass the items before death, with evidence questioning prior ownership and possession. Judge Mead reserved decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwich
James R. Mead
Nannie Holmen
White Plains
Frank T. Norton
Nancy Smith
Long Island
Mira
Norton
Nannie Holmes
Holmes
Louise
Wilbur & Wright
Crecens Hubbard
Percy D. Adams
Walter 4. Anderson
Tudge Mead
Like Ante Bellum Days A Drunk Man Fined In Town Court
Westport July 12 Special Telegram George Abramites of Roseville road was fined seven dollars and costs on intoxication after Deputy Sheriff Edgar H Perry was summoned to Westport Manor House by three calls. A crowd gathered as Abramites slept on the sidewalk until aroused. Bridgeport man Joseph Melloskes of Krooke street pleaded guilty to operating a car without proper registration and without a driver's license, fined ten dollars and costs. no operator's license charge noted as paper left home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westport
George Abramites
Roseville Road
Edgar H. Perry
Joseph
Mel'loskes
Krooke Street
Bridgeport
Mctloskey
Charlea Quigtey
MORNINGSIDE CLUB NOTES AND RESIDENTIAL LEASES
Waterbury residents lease cottages on Snare Drive Park Place and Orchard Road for August and summer use. Edward J. McDonald, City Claims attorney and tennis cup winner, joins others in summer stays. New Haven summer residents plan year round homes as improvements, while Community dinner and rehearsals proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
F. P. Clailfade
Waterbury
Edward J. McDonald
City Claims Attorney
J. H. Marah
Park Place
Chaurivs A. Jackson and Family
Scovill
Orchard Road
Ammer
Morelle F. Crogs
New Haven
Wiaumer
Seavill
Morningside
William A. Rhey
Hartford
J. F. Wood
Terryville
Man Changes from Black to White in Minute
GREENWICH July 12 Special to The Telegram Horace Hents of Parsons Street was painted black then white by a mishap. White paint from a ladder on the Russell building in Port Chester fell on him, tossing him two stories to the ground. He was treated at Greenwich hospital for a badly wrenched back and other minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwich
Horace Hetns
Parsons Street
Russell
Port Cheater
Greenwich Hospital
Estate inventory shows Mrs Stagg’s assets near $26,000
Stratford probate records reveal Mrs Emma E Stagg and daughter Pauline died in a Florida pact death. Inventory valued at about 26 000 with real estate 11 769 personal effects 11 164 05 and mortgages to Stratford Trust Co 4 000 and Julia Wheeler 1 000. Total assets listed 23 446 06.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratford
Emma E. Stagg
Pauline Stagg
Florida
Mra. Stagg
Robert D. Sammils
William A. Stagg
J. Wendel Holmes
Sutton Avenue
Warwiel Avenue
Stagg
Stratford Trust Company
Julia B. Wheeler
Ridgefield Woman On Way Home From Pekin Hospital
Ridgefield July 14 Mrs Nathan L Rockwell and daughter Dr Alice F Rockwell have left Shanghai for Seattle on the first lap of their homeward trip Two years ago Dr Rockwell graduated from Johns Hopkins Medical School with an M D degree She and her mother are accompanied by Miss Joste Hall of New York City and Miss Katherine Kurat a Hamilton High School graduate now joining the Wright School faculty in New York City for 1928 1924 teaching physiology English ancient and English history
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgefield
Nathan L. Rockwell
Alice F. Rockwell
Shanghai
China
Seattle
Rockwell
Johns Hopkins Medical School
Ekin
Rockefeller Hospital
Misa Joste Hall
New York City
John Ames Mitchell
Mise Katherine Kurat
Hamilton High School
Wright School
Held for Higher Court Tries to Kill Woman in Stamford
George Wierhan, arrested June 30, is held in 10000 bail in Criminal Superior Court on assault with intent to kill Alice Fell. Evidence shows Wierhan, drunken, struck and cut Miss Fell in her home but she escaped. Bond for Mike Szagraki of Brentwood was forfeited after he failed to appear in town court following a liquor raid last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
George Wierhan
Criminal Superior Court
Alice Fell
Weighan
Miss Fell
Fairfleld
Mike Szagraki
Brentwood
Atore
Summer Residents and Guests At Morningside Club
Shore front cottages rented for July remainder. Misses Hyme of Waterbury hosted at Orchard road. D H Havens of Wallingford leased August cottage on Norwood avenue. John V Sawyer family of Waterbury returned from week at Morningside Club, may stay longer. Dr W M Bigging of New York bought extra lot on Orchard Road. O W Boyden of Great Wood, NY enlarged by adjoining lot for lawn view. L F Sawyer of Derby and family visited Morningside. Guests at Morningside Club include Crandall and family New York John W Hartfield and wife New York Parke Rowley and daughter Hesse Garden City LI Whittaker and daughter Mrs Watrous New York Miss McMahon Waterbury Mrs Valentine New York Mrs Earl Helmick Hollis LI. K W Leighton New Haven and wife staying with Beecher family on Thompson road for first season in summer home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shore
Hyme
Waterbury
Misa Jackson
Orchard Road
D. H. Havens
Wallingford
Norwood Avenue
Morningside
John V. Sawyer
Morningside Club
W. McK. Bigging
New York
Hollis
K. W. Leighton
New Haven
Grummar
Leighton
Henry W. Beecher
Thompson Road
Also Mentioned on This Page
County Grange
Farm Bureau
Methodist Church
W. P. Clark
Harlem Avenue
John Ogden
Rapetuck
Myra
Bertha Woodhull
Bertha Andrews
Elmer Andrews
Fred Cundes
John
Thomas Craik
Greenwela
Craik
Albert Hawkins
William Raymond
Greenfield
Mabel Mithan
Radio Across World
Chantilly
Milford Hospital
Fairfield County
Keeler Place
Rochambeau
Washington
Napoleos
Ula Elizabeth Patterson
Baltimore
Lafayette
Mids Ressoguie
Keeler Tavern
M’fee
Europe
Greenwich Court
Pekin Hospital
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