Traffic plan eases congestion in Milford center
Milford July 14 Special The traffic regulation experiment on Sundays near Library corner at Broad and River streets with Crescent Street and New Haven Avenue reduced congestion. Police report all plans work well despite a storm, and the program may resolve weekend traffic at the busy Library corner.
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Milford
Board of Paice Commissioners
New Haven Automoble Association
New Haven Avenue
Ford
Poice Board
Police Board
Library
Snore Road
Boston Post Road
Broad Street
Sign removal row in Milford over town property clash
Police remove an interfering Allen House sign near Silver Beach Milford after residents dispute. A sign had been taken down on July 3 then reappeared. police officer Meeman was assigned to enforce removal and instruct Mary Allen to keep it off town property.
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Milford
Reckless Driver Pays Fine in Newtown
Adolph Rosenbaum of Hast 18und street New York City was arrested by State Policeman Sen Carroll on the Danbury road July 5 after a crash with Martin A McKierick of 231/2 Wooster street Danbury. Rosenbaum forfeited a $100 bond on reckless driving and, after court proceedings, was fined $10 and costs.
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Newtown
Adolph Rosenbaum
New York City
Sen
FL Carroll
Danbury
Martin A McKietrick
Wooster Street
P. H. Moarthy
McWarthy
Roxenbaum
Harry Freedman
Bridgeport
New Haven
J. Trobert Beecher
Counse
Rosenbaum
Danbury Volunteer Fire Carnival Attracts Thousands
Seven companies of volunteers aid the paid Danbury department at an annual outdoor carnival on Wake Street. The event, funded by voluntary efforts, funds equipment and expenses for the volunteers. Fire companies from nearby towns join nightly parades and performances, with Ridgefield and Lake Mohegan departments slated for Thursday night.
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Danbure
Danbury
Wake Street
Mator
Connecticut
New York State
Ridgefield
Padgefield
Lake Mohegan NY
Brewster
N.Y
Children’s Day Observed at Monroe Congregational Church
Children and older participants led services themed Misalona at the Monroe Congregational Church on Sunday with a Mission collection. Special guests Joan Partridge and Mrs Sadie Gorham of Norwalk visited Mrs Adelia Parridge. A Sunday electrical storm caused damage in several locations, including Ipper Klepner and Elm Street, with a cow killed and telephones out of service. Residents report crop damage from hail and wind.
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Monroe
Congregational Church
Joan Partridge
Sadie Gorham
Norwalk
Adelia Parridge
Stephen Hayes
Ipper Klepner
Max Losmon
Elm Street
Arthur Curt
Mary Wheeler
Charles Skillings
Leonard Curtis
Irene
Arthur Curtiss
Paul Blatt
Long Hill
Rilbins
Haston
Bridgeport
Atlas
Yorke
John Burr
J. Kenneth Burr
Stratford
Easton Tire Company
Pastor Ed Fischer Marks 25 Years at German Lutheran Church
Danbury notes the Rev Edward H. Fischer celebrating a 25 year pastorate at the German Lutheran church with daily evening gatherings. He received gifts from parishioners and church societies and will deliver an anniversary sermon at next Sunday's services. He is the second active minister at the church, following his late brother Anton Fischer who died in 1900.
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Danbury
Edward H. Fischer
Fischer
Hay
Anton Fischer
New Canaan to vote on consolidation act Monday
New Canaan and town borough voters will ballot on July 20 for a proposed charter that merges the two governments. If approved, new officials under the consolidated government will be elected the first Monday in October, with a four district town council and boards including finance and a pan ic commission.
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N&w Canaian
Sandard
Board of Finance
New Canaan
Prominent Syrian Dies in Danbury
Tanfek Shaker a well known Syrian American resident of Danbury died suddenly at Lake Kenosia while running a stand at a summer resort. He was born in Syria and came to America as a young man living in Danbury for over 50 years. Funeral set for Thursday at St George's Syrian Church at nine in the morning.
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Wilam
Rodimer
Hoyt Street
New York State
Binghamton
Glen Falls
George B Ogden
Burtis Avenue
Vista M. P
D. Putnam Brinley
Liberty Memorial
Kansas City
Pittsburgh
Clara M Gregory
George McKendrick
Vermont
New Canaan
Roton Point
Danbury
Tanfek Shaker
Henogia
St. George's
Shaker
Syria
America
Lake Kenosia
Stratford Historial Society sparks criticism over Who's Who selection
Stratford July 14 Special. The new Stratford Historical Society formation triggered social and political controversy over meeting methods and who qualifies as Stratford's “best people.” The temporary officers were named and Celia Curtis home donation outlined. notable absences and concerns about historian leadership were noted as residents debate history projects and inclusion.
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Straford
Stratford Historical Society
Stratford
Town Court Room
Hollister Heights
Avon Park
Paradise Lawn
Housatonic Avenue
Floral Park
Celia Curtig
Academy Hill
William H. Wilcoxson
Wilcoxson
Wilcotsen
David Beach Boothe
Stephen Boothe
Boothe
Putney Gardens
America
T He Boothe
Congress of
United States
William Samuel Johnson
H. Leroy Lewis
Johnson
Rogar Sherman
Senate
Curtis
Historical Society
Celia Curtis
The
Misa Curtis
John C. Wilcoxson
Stiles Judson
Charles E. Wheeler
Charles H. Welles
Emott W. Peck
Emma G. Allen
Frederick
Street Fair Raises Large Sum Without Chance Wheels
The New Canaan Civic League street fair netted at least 16900 dollars over two days despite bad weather. Attractions included a ducking stool and ball-toss games, with proceeds benefiting a good cause. Local arts and entertainment events and exhibitions followed, featuring Jitney Players at the Country Club and artist Harry Townsend's New Canaan Playhouse exhibit with works by Townsend.
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New Canaan
New
New Canaan Country Club
Way Down East
Connecticut
Mayor Promotes Timothy Kenefic Stamford Police Desk Sergeant
Stamford July 14 Special Timothy Kenefic longtime police officer and former taxic policeman was named desk sergeant by Mayor John YT Keating to replace Sergeant Harry C Smithy recently named chief of Darien police. The nomination of Venetic must wait two weeks for action with council confirmation. Keating outlined promotion patterns and noted strong service records. Police Committee urged 12516 60 for salaries of 19 new officers two motorcycles a car and equipment.
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Stamford
Timothy Kenefic
John YT. Keating
Harry C Smithy
New Darien
Venetic
Police Department
Keating
Atfordance
Brewster Youth Takes Own Life in Danbury
John Carrillo nineteen of Brewster New York well known in Danbury committed suicide this morning police were advised.
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Danbury
John Carrillo
Brewster
N. Y
Lashar's Yacht Nears Completion at Luders Shipyard
Stamford reports the 91 foot diesel sloop Ramna under construction at Luders Marine Construction for Walter B. Lashar of Bridgeport, expected delivery in a few days with cruising speed over 13 mph. Also note Sea Dream, a 100 foot yacht, turned over to Col. Sameer Nicholson of Providence for Caribbean cruising and an ice making feature. Clifford Henortz of Larchmont ordered a 6 foot cruiser for fall delivery. The 40 foot R Clams racing yacht for the Indian Yacht Club syndicate from Luders design will be ready soon.
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Stamford
Ramna
Luders Marine Construction Company
Walter B. Lashar
Bridgeport
Sea Dream
Col
Sameer Nicholson
Providence
R. J
Clifford Henortz
Larchmont
Indian Yacht Club Syndicate
Designe
Ludere Enging
Baxter Fined for Unauthorized Rock Blasting in Stamford
Henry Baxter was fined $25 and costs for blasting rock without a permit in Stamford. Residents on Tlowe Avenue complained to police about the blasting, violating city blasting ordinance.
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Stamford
Henry Baxter
Tlowe Avenue
Darien Flock Leads In Storrs Laying Contest
Storrs Connecticut July 14 The Storry Contest shows eggs up 204 from last week totalling 6104 this week with 151707 eggs overall. Barred Rocks from Darien Win week by one egg with 67, Hilltop Farm White Leghorns 60, Purdue University Barred Rocks 9, Hanson’s White Leghorns 17, Merritt Clark from Darien moves to second place. Rhode Island Reds leaders tie for fourth. table lists breeds and per group averages.
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Storrs
Conn
Storry
Keewaydin Farm
Darien
Hiiltop Farm
Suffield
Purdue University
Lafayette
Ind
Hanson
Ieghorn
Corvallis
Ore
Merritt M. Clark
Mass
T. W. Mitchell
Walingford
Carterlon Farm
Troy
Hos
Ohed
G. Knight
Lightning Strikes Vacant Huntington School Details
Huntington note reports a Sunday shower caused a lightning strike at the vacant Huntington school with little damage. The item also mentions local social visits, Grange degree conferrals for nine, and various community notices including church events and berry-patch concerns with wild animal fears.
Plan bus service linking New Canaan and Norwalk
Merchants in New Canaan and Norwalk plan to establish a bus service between the towns. The note cites no current public transport connection and highlights a growing effort to connect the two communities.
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New Canaan
Spesial
Norwalk
Auta
Fairfield Luncheon Club Urges Early Candidate Picks
Fairfield July 14 Special. Fairfield Luncheon club members urged town residents to begin selecting candidates for fall town offices ahead of October elections. Delmar G. Roos spoke on automobile industry trends, praising model development over yearly changes. Dr. William Donaldson emphasized civic duty and proper candidate placement.
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Fairfield
Willam H. Donaldsen
Black Rock
Fairfield Zoning Map 10 set for Friday night action
Fairfield officials announce a public meeting at town hall on Friday July 21 to adopt proposed zoning regulations and map. Modifications from last week’s hearings extend the beach business district, adjust Granmere section, and remove a planned area to allow a parkway. A display map is available for inspection.
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Fairfield
Jtown Hall
Fairfield Beach
Reef Road
Fenfield Road
Granmere
Gteenfield
Mill Plain
Southport
Mill River
Lamp Mortar Rock
Weston funeral for Mrs. Coley
The funeral of Mrs Catherine E Coley Hewitt widow of Dwight E Hewitt was held in Weston on Monday afternoon Rev W D Carroll officiated Interment was in Norfield cemetery She was the eldest daughter of the late David Levi and Catherine Sherwood Coley survived by a daughter Mrs Henry Saunders of Poplar Plains a son Harold Hewitt of West Hartford several grandchildren and a sister Miss Maria Taoulse Coley Also noted are area residents and church events with Rev Samuel A Buddy starting duties at Trinity Church Hartford and Mrs Irving Merritt’s hospital stay.
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Maria Taoulse Coley
William Meade Prince
Mrs
Prince
Rodger Place
Good Hill
Oscar Burid
Helen Caroline Budd Franklyn Ellaworth Ferris
Jules Budd Ferris
Ethel Francis Vane
Sarah Alma Beers
Roland
Wyrof Gifford
Edward Oscar Budd
James Sturges Coley
Brundage
Herbert Gifford
Vernon Edwin Gifford
George Henry Fancher
Haptain
Helen Budd
Edward C. Budd
James. Coley
Nerfield Congregational Church
Samuel A. Buddy
Fonge School
Emanue
Samuel W Lockwood Dies in Stamford at 79
Samuel W Lockwood died at his Riverside avenue Sound Beach home in Stamford at age seventy nine after long illness. Survived by son Burtis F. Lockwood. Funeral services set for Thursday at 2:20 PM in his local church.
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Stamford
Samuel W Lockwood
Riverside Avenue
Sound Beach
Burtis FB. Lockwood
Inkstone Tihairaday
Loyal outing crowds water at Savin Rock on Sunday
A group from New Fairfield joined others for a day at the beach at Savin Rock. Attendees named include Charles Carlson and family, George Benedict and wife, Sylvia Durgy, Minnie Durgy, Burr Carlson, Harry Benedict, Harold Dunleavy, and more.
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New Fairfield
Savin Rock
Mia
Charles Carlson
George Benedict
Sylvia Durgy
Minnie Durgy
Burr Carlson
Harry Benedict
Harold Dunleavy
Harry Moody
Harry, Jr
Clarence Schultz
New Milford
Clariesa Nevins
Lewis Disbrow
Harry' Moody
Danbury
Neille Camp
Brookfield
Branley Peck
Eli J. Peck
Clara Peck
Louise Peck
Olivia Peck
Levi Peck
Pawling
N. Y
Edward Peck
Henry Deck
Ruth Raffles
Bear Mountain Bridge
Arthur Disbrow
Kent
Andrew Particells
Stamford Man Held For Non Support
Joseph Coronowsky aged 72 of 42 Humber Street Stamford was arrested for non support after his wife complained to Prosecutor Max Speltke. He had been paying 10 dollars weekly but stopped for an unspecified reason and was released from custody.
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Stamford
Joseph Coronowsky
Humber Street
Max Speltke
Coronowsky
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Weston
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