Wreckers Pull Disabled Cars From Mud Ruts
Stratford avenue suffers worst conditions in years as air traffic diverts to the north side. Rock ledges slow pavement work and daily ruts swallow cars. wreckers extract disabled vehicles while residents demand quicker fixes before weeks more pass. Basket picnic planned by Azalia chapter at Beardsley Park Thursday if weather allows.
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Stratford
Stratford Avenue
Bruce's Brook
Hard’s Corner
State Highway Department
Marons of Azalia
Beardsley Park
Man Receives Jail Sentence For Breach Of Peace
July 16 Telegram reports George Farecas of State street extension received a ten day suspended jail term earlier and was re arraigned on intoxication and breach of peace charges. He allegedly became abusive when drunk and ordered residents to leave. He was arrested Wednesday night and again Sunday night and fined $0 with an additional thirty day suspended sentence imposed.
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Pairfield
Gieorge Farecas
Atrea
Beecmes
Easton Notes on Visitors and Local Events
Special Telegram report from Easton lists neighbors planning chair caning demonstrations at Mrs. Jesse Wheeler's, plus multiple local visits and guest lists. Names include Miss Mithan Farm Bureau agent, Rev. Robert Price, the Price couple, and residents from Bridgeport, Stratford, Southbury, and Greenfield. A Hill area baseball game saw Sport Hill win 3-4 over A. W Burritos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Rihhing
Robert Price
A. W Burritos
Sport Hill
Natalie Pier
Frenda
Morristown
N. C
F Dickerson
Arthur Staples
Johr Casey
William White John Lyons
Edith White
Olive Casey
Gertrude Casey
James Meeon
Stratford
Frank Staples
Bridgeport
Euile
Hazel Dorden
Wallace Parsel
Southbury
Flanney Bibbing
Amelia Hibbing
Greenfield
J. Arthur Sherwood
Jeroy Wheeler
Alan Wheeler
Watertown
Austin
Ualene Ho
Noroton
Iis
Fred Marsh
Port Hill
Percy Johnson
Walker
Benjamin French
Mies Lille French
Carthage
Levi French
Erwin
Sherwood Edwards
Dick Reed
Fred Candes
Bronx Park
F. F. Smith
New Jerrey
Stretford
Anita Hill
J.B. HI
Aspetuck
Sunday Dancing Sparks Controversy at Myrtle Beach
Milford July 16 special to Telegram reports J J Bennett Myrtle Beach Casino opened Sunday dances under state police license despite local vote against Sunday amusement. Protests spark talk of continuing Sunday nights. Also notes election of Samuel Beard as Firemen’s Ladies Auxiliary president, visits, a lawn fete planned, a baby’s funeral, a Milford class reunion, fines for reckless driving, and local social events.
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Milford
J. J. Bennett
Myrtle Beach
Shore Front
Bennett
Jone
Samuel H. Beard
Trumbull Beach
Firemen's Ladies Auxiliary Association
Andrew F. Healey
Thomaston
Louis W. Totten
Union Street
Duane
Norton
Rhoda
Young Women’s Aid Society
First Congregational Church
Wepawing Manor
Fred Mr. Mark
Total
Havens
Richard Havens
H. RB. Havens
Madison Avenue
Fort Trumbull Beach
Leslie [Riggs
Pine Grave Cemetery
Ane Aonia
Dutch novelist Louia Couperus dies in Amsterdam
Amsterdam reports the death of Dutch novelist Louia Couperus at age sixty in a July 18 dispatch. The obituary notes his contributions to Dutch letters and marks the passing of a prominent literary figure.
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Amsterdam
Louia Couperus
Tutch Novellet
Car overturns on Compo Hill Road
A touring car overturned on Compo Hill Road west of Compo road after speeding about 35 mph. The driver attempted to pass another vehicle and swerved into a deep pulley, flipping the car. One woman was slightly injured, a small boy had a scratched tire, and others were hurt. The car was lifted back onto the roadway and the occupants fled before police could arrive.
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Compo Road
Trumbull Sets 25 MPH Limit on New State Road
Long Hill July 11 A telegram report notes Trumbull enforces 25 mph speed limit on the completed Bridgeport to Long Hill highway. First Selectman Beach posts warning signs to deter violators and reduce accidents. Fire Carnival plans by Long Hill Fire Company and Community Club aim for a third annual carnival and street fair in September with features to be announced.
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Long Aelt
Bridgeport
Long Hil
Trumbull
First Selectman B.S. Beach
Long Hill Fire Company
Mr and Mrs Stevens to celebrate golden wedding
SPRATFORD July . special to Telegram chief trouble with married life is that couples are not suitably matched says Mrs L A Stevens who has kept her own state for fifty years They will celebrate their gold en wedding anniversary tonight at 15538 West Broad street The conjugal life has been happy she credits forbearance and old fashioned wisdom It is too easy to divorce today and many men and women lack character to endure faults She laments modern temptations outside the home and praises old fashioned modesty while noting her granddaughter is not a flapper
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Spratford
L. A. Stevens
West Broad Street
Stevens
Spich
Novice bicyclist struck by auto in Fairfield case
In Fairfield town court on July 16 special to the Telegram judgment suspended on costs in the reckless driving charge against Adam Rummell Frowing after his car struck Joseph Smith and three Smith children on June 19 near Black Rock Turnpike and Jennings road. Joe Smith, riding in zig zag, fell after the collision. he suffered a broken arm and minor bruises.
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Fairfield
Adam Rummell
Joseph Smith
Black Rock Turnpike
Jennings Road
Mollie
Joe
Frank Smith
Summell
Rummell
Westporters rush to license their dogs
Westport July 18 Special to the Telegram. Since last week when three local people were arraigned in court for not registering their dogs a rush for licenses for animals has been made at the town clerk's office. Special Deputy Commissioner of Domestic Animals James Ells of Hartford and local dog Warden George W Mills rounded up owners who failed to register their dogs after June 1.
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Westport
James Ells
Hartford
George W. Mills
Hart May Open Movie Theatre on Westport Estate
Westport report says William Hart plans return to town to establish a moving picture studio on his 204 acre Westport farm. He has written two new plays and is dissatisfied with his current production company. Hart once owned a haunted homestead torn down, with a hill overlooking Lown and surrounding woods, swampland, and the nearby Saugatuck River. He is due in town this summer to decide details.
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Westport
William
Hart
Movine Picture
Moving Picture
Lown
Saugatuck
Connecticut camping pays back taxes to state
New Haven July 14 Special to the Telegram shows Connecticut camping’s finances improving with a check from trolley company totaling 1.07 million dollars. The payment includes 470000 for the current year and 600000 for back taxes outstanding for years. The state treasurer Harold Kilpatrick received the funds from comptroller J A May. This reduces the arrears and suggests the company’s income for the year is about 1.29 million dollars.
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New Haven
Connecticut
Harld Kilpatric
J. A. May
Beattie backs car into cop injuring his leg
Westport July 16 A car owned by Mrs Mary Lyman and driven by her son Charles backed into Officer Frank Van Or at Siblaat Verner Compo Beach. The impact struck his motorcycle, catching a fender against a tree and sparing the officer more serious injury. Beattie faces charges of reckless driving and operating a vehicle without a license as his case continues in local court.
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Westport
John Heattie
Spicer Road
Isle of Safety
Beattie
Fairfield Luncheon club meeting and village events planned
Fairfield residents can attend a series of town activities starting tomorrow. Reverend John M Nevo, a former Fairfield resident, will address the Fairfield Luncheon Club at the Ungunowa hotel. No. 1 Hire Company will discuss raising funds for annual expenses at the Reef Road Fire House. G Baxter of New York will speak to the Greenfield Grange on Revoltful Home Grounds. A card party at St Thomas school hall supports the convent building fund. Catholic Daughters of America St Monica Court meet to plan a dance at Penfield Pavilion Fairfield Beach on August 31.
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Fairfield
Speral
Fairfeld
Ungunowa Hotel
John M. Nevo
Er Danhu
Reef Road
G. Baxter
New York
Creenfield Grange
St Thomas’ School Hall
St. Monica Court
Catholic Daughters of America
St. Thomas’ Hall
Penfield Pavilion
Fairfield Beach
Lordship Gardens Shine As Floral Delights Impress Visitors
Visitors to Lordship this month praise the floral displays at the Beach and along Ocean avenue. The Lineburgh cottage draws praise for pink rambler roses, while the Jacob residence grounds feature hollyhocks, delphinium, foxglove, and pink and white rambler roses as a backdrop. Local residents and guests from Waterbury Bridgeport Hartford and New Haven visit and stay with area families, including Foley Whittaker Wilson and Downes, with summer plans noted for Evelyn Sloat and Evélyn.
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Lordship
Lineburgh
Ocean Avenue
Jacob
Feley
George Whittaker
Paul Wilson
Waterbury
R. GB. Boley
Bridgeport
Walter
Edith Downes
Hartford
M. Foley
Pauline Street
William Sloat
Evelyn
West Inglewood
N. J
Wrecked Auto Despoiled on Westport Road
A small touring car owned by Anthony Diorio of Bridgeport crashed into a tree near Selectman Welford Lewis’s residence on Morningside Drive. Diorio and Edward Fuller were minorly hurt, while another Anthony Diorio suffered facial cuts. Deputy Perry investigated with no arrests, and thieves stole movable parts from the car at roadside. second such incident in two weeks of machinery theft.
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Westport
Anthony Dioric
Noble Avenue
Bridgeport
Welford G. Lewis
Morningside Drive
Diorio
Edward Fuller
Park Avenue
Welsh coal vessel libeled over New Orleans collision
The American tramp steamer Winneconne arrived from Cardiff with 4200 tons of anthracite bound for Hartford and Middletown. After a two and a half hour inspection by federal officers in Maw Haven a libel for 250 400 was filed by the U S marshal in connection with a collision near New Orleans that injured 15 persons.
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Maw Haven
Fort James
Ll. McGovern
Bridge , Port
Welch
E. 2. Avery
Winneconne
Cardiff
Wales
Hartford
Middletown
McGovern
United States
New Orleans
Fairfield Judge Bars Reporters From Courtroom
A private hearing was held in Fairfield Town Court after Prosecutor Bason Wakeman requested a star chamber session. The courtroom was cleared except for those connected to the case and reporters were barred. Wakeman refused to divulge details, saying the matter is a domestic affair and should be kept private to protect the parties involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairpieleo
Star Chamber
Fairfield Town Court
Bason Wakeman
Reckless Driving Charge Nolled in Fairfield Court
Special report from Fairfield says Paul Ru cher was charged with reckless driving after speeding 45 mph on the wrong side of Port Laad. Town Court, led by Judge Jonathan Grout, dismissed the charge after the youth paid a small fine. The 11 year old offender, first offense, prompted leniency from the judge.
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Fairfield, Aly
Paul Rucehiert
Thomas Shaughnessy
Portlaad
Vosta
Jonathan Grout
Doty Dies in Torrington After Long Borough Service
Doty died suddenly of heart trouble at 54 in Torrington after a 27 year career in the drug trade here. He had run a South End drug store for 120 years? No, 12? The obituary notes his wife, a son, a daughter and two brothers survive, and that he was a Mason and a member of the Royal Arcanum.
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Torrington
Haelesto
Daty
Aurgess
South End
Royal Arcanumn
Stratford Catholics Celebrate Lady of Mt. Carmel Day
Italian Roman Catholics of Stratford marked the feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel with a procession to St. Thomas church and religious rites. The celebration continued with baseball, volleyball, dancing, and fireworks, led by Mrs. Angelo Stavoia as in past years, reflecting Italian customs and festive foods.
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Stratford
Mt. Carmel
Italy
St. Thomas Church
Ton
Angelo Stavoia
Mock trial and dance fundraiser at Fort Trumbull church
Mrs. F Maher announces a mock trial and dance at the Larkin House Fort Trumbull Friday. Proceeds support the new St Gabriel's Church fund and the Jewish Shelter For Friendless Children. Attendance includes many guests listed at Bea Breeze Larkin House and Pilgrim House hotels. Ice cream and cake will be served after the dance with Fort Trumbull Christian Union workers performing.
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Trumbull Beach
F. Maher
Lark- In House
St. Gabriel's Church
Bea- Breeze
Ruth Cronin
Evelyn Cronin
New York
P. J. Mailon
M. McLaughlin
Long Island City
Murray Walker
Walter Jelley
A. Griffin
Pilgrim Rouse
Norman Hirsch
Small
Maurice Woolwich
S. Jacob
Bismer
Baltimore
J. D‘row
Bridgeport
M . M. Fineburg
Halley
M. Puiberger
Brock
M Bartholomew
Harford
J. Mintz
M. Rapin
New Haven
M Hollen
Springfield
Stein
Hartford
Wit Ng
Fort Trumbull
New Milford Hospital
Willard Hotel
Ganaway
Max Steiner
Pauline Miller
George Evans
Mathew J. Reitt
Joseph Finn
CH. House
Maia
M. T. Christopersen
Alarian C Krissy
Yonkers
Misa Mileen Leehan
Lawn Festival for St. Gabriel's Opens Friday
Milford July 16 Special to the Telegram elaborate plans are rapidly completing for the lawn festival at The Lindens the home of Mr and Mrs William Bo McCarthy Wrest River street on Friday and Saturday to benefit St Gabriel's church Walnut Reach under St Mary's parish with Rev PH McClean assisted by Fathers Griffin and Kelley. The two day affair promises a brilliant event with decorated grounds and programs featuring professionals and local talent. Committees include blankets umbrellas candy ice cream and decorations with many volunteers named to organize the varied activities and stalls.
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Sadie Farley
Anna Kennedys
Florence Kart
Sophie Stankovitch
Sophie Kosnnesk
Catherine Kennedy
Florence Vanderbilt
Anna Phelan
Nellie Wals
Mary Buckingham
Ilizabeth Walsh
John Barney
P. Gibson
Anna Vanderbil
Mision Harder
Fish Pond
Agatha Dillare
Mar Mars
Elizabeth Fettis
Alice Foshner
Meevene Langner
Rose McCarthy
Fettis
Buckingham
Elizabeth Walsh
Marian Harder
A Vanderbilt
Misa Anna Phelan
Mary MecLoughlin
aAlfred Beatt
al Tealff
Boyle
Weidenhammer
Loretta Barnes
Mary Roche
Harvey Hurlburt
Marr West
Heavy drinker fined in Fairfield court in breach of peace
Constante Shinusky was fined and given ten days in jail after arraignment on breach of peace and intoxication charges. Testimony described him as a heavy drinker who urged others to drink with him at the time of the incident.
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Fairfield
Constante Shinusky
Beehler and Bennett Engagement Noted in Stratford
Stratford July 16 special to the Telegram. Mr and Mrs William H Beehler announce the engagement of their daughter Misa Irene Beehler to Irving Theodore Bennett son of Mrs W L Lobdell. Miss Beehler a Skidmore College graduate 1921 has served in Yale secretary s office New Haven. Mr Bennett a graduate of Shemeld Scientific School at Yale and a member of Pr Kanpa Mosttoa.
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Stratford
William H. Beehler
West Have
Misa Irene Beehler
Irving Theodore Bennett
W. L. Lobdell
Beehler
Skidmore College
Yale University
New Haven
Bennett
SheMeld Scientific School
Pr Kanpa Mosttoa
Weigand Death Ends Probe Into Stock Dealings
New York July 16 Magistrate records the death of broker Weigand ending the inquiry into his alleged involvement in the loss of $60,000 by waiter Little Joe Jacobs. Jacobs allegedly trusted Weigand for investment tips and the funds. Ward Winkler, lawyer for Jacobs, argues Weigand was blameless and that Jacobs was the active trader. The Langey firm reported the matter to the Stock Exchange. Jacobs lost about $72,900 due to a market sell order. Weigand faced court reluctance and appeared with his minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Toldh Weigand
Litth
Joe Jacobs
Weigand
Milford
Conn
Little Jane
Angsty
Welk
Little Joe
Philp Wittenberg
Jacobs
Weiigand
Philip Wictenberg
W. C. Langey & Company
Bernard J. Sandter
Pucketshop
Wall Street
Novelty coat from rars of very rupple leather
A novelty coat crafted from rare supple leather features small perforations for a conventional design and includes embroidery details.
Driver to Swim Sound at Fairfield Beach Next Sunday
Sam Driver, the long distance swimmer, promises to tackle a cross sound swim from Fairfield beach next Sunday if weather is suitable. Details of the plans will be announced later in the week.
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Fairfield
Sam Driver
Detalia
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