Milford Outing at Tinkham Farm Draws Local Families
In Milford on July 7 about 40 people from the town and their families gathered at Tinkham Farm on the New Haven Turnpike for the Milford outing under the Redmen and Milford councils. A noon gathering featured a short program of races and contests. The evening included a community whist and pinochle at Fort Tibbull Beach, with refreshments served and plans to continue the card par- ties. The Citizens company of Seymour defeated Arctic Engine company in a morning baseball game at Milford prep, and the Nonnawauk band provided music. Future events include the large field day at the Myrtle Beach amusement park on Aug 15, the Shep herd outing at Connecticut Agricultural College Aug 4-7, and a Milford Rotary meeting at the Masonic Temple July 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Jenash Tribs
Redmen
Meteaka Council D
Charles Tinkham
New Ha! Wen
Thacom- Maittes
Ern Kropper
Donald Mobell Nelson Payne George Burne
O Raymond Smth
Ag&enash Tribe
J Gal- Wronner
Marguerit
Fort Tinbull Beach
Citizens Company
Seymour
Arctic Engine Company
Ers
Nonnawauk Bandwich
Myrtle Beach
Shepherds of Bethlehem
Connecticut
C Edgerton
Besme Walsh
Marshall
Miriam B
Judre
Brown Jr
Masonic Temple
Assemby
Rye
Toetford
Rotary Club
Woman Sues City for Water Damage in Danbury
Mrs Domla Ostaszuk sues the City of Danbury for damages up to 3500 claiming negligence in providing proper surface water outlets along Mountsville Avenue. She alleges a stream of water ran northerly along her east property edge draining into her cellar after the city graded and blocked a ditch last fall. The case is returnable at the September term of the Superior Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chy
Dom la Ostaszek
Danbury
Wojtaszex
Mother in law conflict leads to suspended jail sentence
Stamford July 27 Special Alcchael Secor of Roxbury faced City court on breach of the peace charges after a disturbance at Mrs Joseph D Navin's home following a visit yesterday. Judge Samuel Young imposed a three month jail term suspended on condition Secor keep away from his mother in law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Alcchael Secor
Roxbury
Todty
Joseph D Navin
Samuel Young
Lightning Devastates New Fairfield Barn and Hay
A barn owned by Fiasmo DiGiorgio in New Fairfield was struck by lightning early morning, burning to the ground. Insurance partly covers the $4,900 loss. the owner woke to find the structure and most contents destroyed except two chores saved by James Quick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Fairfield
Fiasmo DiGiorgio
Pwaerer
James
DiGiorgio
Bridgeport Choir Visits in Easton
Easton July 27 Special Miss Luda Piecka hosted twenty five Holy Trinity Lutheran church choir members from Bridgeport at her home Sunday afternoon. Relay races bag races and a baseball game between boys and girls produced a tie. After hours of games and dancing, refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luda Piecka
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church of Bridgeport
Daston Grange
Lee Methodist Sunday School
Beardsley Park
H B Warren
Arthur Wheeler
Cliford Jennings
Grace Willams
Hall of Stratfield
Lorraine
Twin Lakes
Vins
Alva Allen
Miunson Mass
Alec Aller
Alec Allen Jr
Alec Allen Sr
Huntington Notes On Local Meetings And Socials
Huntington July 27 special notices record the Women's Guild of St Pauls Episcopal church meeting at the parish house on Tuesday. Reports mention Weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Lemuel I Greenberg at Purity Poultry Farm on Mohegan street plus attendees Mrs Max Greenberg Mrs De- Na Solvel Wiss Sheig Levine and Charles Greenberg of Brooklyn. Also mentions Agnes Hanson of New York visiting Miss Otta M Brockway Cedar Cliff and Joseph Hanson returning home. Huntington Fire Company plans another dance in the Huntington school hall Friday evening with committee names listed. Other items note guests at Cedar Beach and Birdport, trips to New York, and a curious educational tour including statues and aqueducts seen by visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Women’s Guild of
St Paul's Episcopal Church
Lemuel I Greenberg
Purity Poultry Farm
Mohegan Street
Max Greenberg
Clarence M Wiebb
Willud Nicholay
Arthur Laborle
Charles F Millards
Joseph Glueck
Frederick E Cawthra Chares
Ltzel Herbert ©Eirls
George Avundell
George Aoundell
Robert Swarsbruck
Charles W Trdlespinkle
Cedar Beach
Lil
Liey
Josh Anbolle
Ethel Mo Besdsiey
Denta Anc
Watt
The
Post and Telegram
Walnut Reach
Hessel Leads in Lordship Races at Weekend Water Meet
A large crowd watched Lordship's Sunday water sports as swimmers raced for season points toward a trophy. Results include N Hessel 32 seconds in the 50 yard dash for boys under 14, Olive Phelan and Claire Phelan in the 30 yard dash, J Motell and J Porter top finishers in the 50 and 60 yard dashes, and TD Sutton winning the diving contest with 69 points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordship
Fes
N Hessel
E Johnson
C Fitzgerald
K Nash
Olive Phelan
Claire Phelan
H Nash
M Coward
Anc
G Gibbons
J Motell
J Porter
E Sutton
Fitzgerald
R Clark
Lindbere
E McCoy
Duberg
J Eliott
TD Sutton
FE McCoy
Porter
Yieasel
H Sutton
Gorman
Green
H_ Lunenbrink
Nunndleé
Ecoy
Bears
Button
Pardoe
Cleay
Bridgeport Residents Unharmed After Auto Crash
Eight Bridgeport residents escaped injury in a Milford crash when a car driven by Howard Way overturned at Devol Street today. Way and Louly Parish of New Haven are to appear in camp facing reckless driving charges. Parish’s car collided with Ways, tearing off a wheel. four people in the other vehicle fled, one fainted, and both cars left the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
James Howard
Fairfield Avenue
Hildgeport
Louly Parish
Franklin Street
New Haven
Devol
Howard Way
Truies Patisis
Howards
Wife Attacker Is Sentenced to Jail in Siamford
Joseph Travaty received a 30 year term from Judge Samuel Young for assaulting his wife and endangering her children. The judge noted the dependents at home and postponed execution of the sentence to await further proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siamford
Joseph Travaty
Jill Ted Y
Samuel Young
Itso
Ant
Young
Fathers and Mothers Take up Children s Fight With Knives
In Korwalsk July 27 special report Giacomo Bertine and neighbor Philip Nasi were arrested for mutual assault after a knife and gun battle erupted over quarrels between the families children. Mothers rushed out to protect the children joining the fray, while the husbands, fearing harm to their spouses, joined and nearly fought to the point of slashing before police intervened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Korwalk
Giacomo Bertine
West
Street
Philip Nasi
West St
Bridgeport Jitney Driver Arrested After Triple Collision
In Westport, Bridgeport jitney driver William O Donnell, 27, was arrested for violating road rules following a triple collision on the Post road last night. His bus, along with two other Bridgeport cars owned by William Campbell and Gabor Body, was damaged when he attempted to pass and forced one vehicle into another.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westport
William O'Donnell
Grasmere Avenue
Bridgeport
Joseph Kohlman
North Avenue
Post Road
Gabor
Staples Street
Campbell
James R Bruce
Irving Street
Brooklyn
Stephen Stanton
Greens Farms
Blanton
Sam Levenders
Weat Tremont Street
Bronx
David Friedman
Taft Avenue
David Waskin
Bath Street
Frank Ranzo
78Th Street
Frank Macy Greenwich
Arthur Parrott Jr
Hast
8Th Street
New York City
Joseph Adams
Stephen Bholovick
Fairfield
Miller
State Street
Frank Dark
Boston Avenue
John Glsocky
Hal Jett Street
Park City
Tomasky
Donald Patchen
Treadwell Avenue
Saugatuck
George Baehr
East 64Th Street
Patchen
Charles Quigley
Norwalk
Quigley
Royal James Inn
Hewitt Will
Police hunt for still owner in Ansonia disturbance case
In Ansonia a court session led to a search on North Fourth Street where a still and alleged liquor were seized. Mike Sucanogi was jailed after his wife testified she was beaten during a liquor episode. Police pursue theft links to a hardware store break in and a failed identify of a man named Joseph Shulkas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ansonia
Mike Sucanogi
North Fourth Street
John Cirkat
Sucanogi
Mra
Joseph Shulkas
Cirkat
Terry Atore
Missing Connecticut Girl Found in New York Hotel
Stamford dispatch reports fourteen year old Catherine Donahue who vanished from her home last Thursday was located in a New York Grand Union hotel. She had indicated plans to travel to Chicago with a female friend and was found by the Bureau of Missing Persons. Relatives were notified and arrangements were made to travel to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Catherine Donahue
Grand Union Hotel
New York
Chicago
Homer Cummings Remembered as Bryan Ally and Defender
Homer Cummings, longtime Connecticut figure and close friend of William Jennings Bryan, cherished the Commoner during Bryan’s rise and supported his silver program. He praised Bryan’s courage and ability after Bryan’s death, noting treaties he brokered as lasting contributions to international friendship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Connecticut
William Jennings Bryan
Homer Cummings
Mr Bryan
Cummings
Bryan
New York
Viece
International Friendsip
Long Hill Firemen Plan Big Carnival
Long Hill July 27 Special The fifth annual carnival of the Long Hill Fire Company No 1 will be held on their grounds at Long Hill Thursday, Friday, and Saturday lights of this week. Free band concerts will be given every evening by the Harvey Hub bell band under John Austin. Dancing may be enjoyed in the hall, and the grounds will feature attractions for all. The committee in charge includes F A Rice general chairman, A A Hayward treasurer, H I Whitney secretary, with sub-committee heads for advertising, music, floor, electrical, tickets, purchasing, prize, and parking. Crop specialist R Lucas and J & Owens will discuss How to Grow Alfalfa at Samuel Hurd’s farm on Thursday July 30.
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Sandy Hook
Newtown
Newtown Inn
Harry Walker
Br Re
St Rose's Parish
Bandy Hook
Lake Zmar
Herbert Beers
Donahue
Edward 5S Pitzchler
Bridgeport Post- Telegram
Shoreham
Walnut Beachford
Siday
Elliott H Patt
Post Publishing Company
Telegram
Philln T Platt
Agricultur
Sidney T. .Warcuse
Fairfield
Platt
Martin Inahita
Newtown Hook and Ladder Company No
Oglay
Long Hill
Connecticut Agricultural College
Samuel Hurd
Monroe Fire Company
J Denihan
Derby
Theodore Beardaley
Arthur Barrows
Mitford
August Jacot
Arthur Jacot
Ch'na
Herman Jacot
Greenwich
George Jacot
Milford
John Howard
Edward Curtiss Stepney
Ralph Huntley
Gladys
Bridgeport
Ornest Huntley
Four Tried in Fairfield Court in Motor and Code Violations
Fairfield July 27 Special reports Charles D Carlo fined 15 dollars and 2150 costs for road rules violation and driving without license. John Bigelapike of Riverside Drive granted nolse on building code violation. Walrry Watkinson fined 10 dollars and 2212 costs for road rules breach. John Norelio of New Haven held after Post Road accident granted no noise on operating without registration, costs 12 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Chales D Carlo
John Norelio
New Haven
Twelve Men Fined On Gambling Charges in Stamford Court
Twelve men paid five dollars each in Stamford city court after arrest in two Manhutrin street restaurants. Cases for six defendants were nolled while others released in small groups for trial Thursday. One man, Harry Witluk, posted a thousand dollars for his trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Ulg
Harry Witluk
Drunken Stamford Driver Sent to Jail
Stamford July 27 Special Joseph Jameg of Belleck street tried to operate a car while intoxicated. His car collided with another. police found his drunken condition. Dr Frank McMahon examined him and he was pronounced under liquor. Judge Samuel Young jailed him for 10 days and fined $100 plus costs. James pled guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Joseph Jameg
Belleck Street
Jame
Frank McMahon
James
Samuel Young
Playground Mayor Speaks at Derby Luncheon
Derby July 27 Special The weekly Board of Trade luncheon in the Hotel Clark room featured remarks by Derby playground leaders. Mayor Charles Rosett Park Commissioner F Sweeney Mayor J McHale and Police Commissioner Valeria Kregel addressed the gathering. Ada Shelton introduced as the Mother of Derby Playgrounds spoke briefly. YMCA secretary George Winger discussed playground work. Guests included Miss Edith C Sperry and Mrs Henry M Bradley. Dorothy Bonnizotte, returning from a lengthy motor trip with Mrs Wilfred E Wayne, shared travel notes and plans to study music in Europe this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derby
Board of Trade
Hotel Clark
James B Atwater
Playground Association
Charles Rosett
Meadows Playground
F Sweeney
Emmett Avenue
J McHale
Irving School
Valeria Kregel
Meadows
Ada Shelton
Atwater
Derby Playgrounds
George Winger
YMCA
Edith C Sperry
Henry M Bradley
Dorothy Bonnzotte
Wilfred E Wayne
Mew Haven
Bonizette
New York State
Canada
United States
Matnole
Washington
Atlantic City
Italians Conduct Stamford Drive for Institute
Ten teams campaign to raise 10000 for the Italian Social Institute in Stamford. At a meeting yesterday at Mrs ET Simondetti’s Hillcrest Park home, $6500 was pledged. Louis Serafino, chairman of the Institute’s board, leads the drive committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Italian Social Institute
ET Simondetti
Hillcrest Park
Louis Serafino
The
Institute
Drive
Dog’s Life Pole by New Paperman
A dog captured by warden Arnold Kurth is near execution in Stamford. United States flags placed on graves at Woodland cemetery trigger patriotic controversy as local allies, including G Warl Simmons of a New York paper, pledge to care for the dog and challenge its unpatriotic behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Arnold Kurth
United States
Woodland Cemetery
G Warl Simmons
New York
Simmons
Lordship notes on local residents summer movements
Vic and Mrs Sanford Stoddard and family spent part of the summer in the Lordship home and have gone to Connecticut for the remainder. Mrs Glover Sanford and Miss Emily Sanford of Bridgeport occupy the Stoddard home. Week-end guests of Mr and Mrs Lealia Moore in Margherita Lane were cousins Mr and Mrs Frederick Moore and son from West Roxbury Mass. Mrs F C Lathrop of Lorastop Head has been visiting Rev Hawley in Hawleyville and returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordship
Vic
Sanford
Lorastop Head
Rev Hawley
Hawleyville
Danbury Man Awarded Swedish Scholarship
Burton Michals son of Mrs Wary Nichols of Danbury has won a ten month fellowship at Upsala University in Sweden after studying at Wisconsin for three years. He previously attended Cornell University and earned a chemical engineering degree. He is newly married to Eleanor Cary Hansen of Madison Wisconsin and will sail for Sweden after a short visit at home.
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Danbury
Burton Michals
Wary Nichols
University of Wisconsin
University of Ogala
Upsala
Sweden
Nichols
Universty of Wisconsin
Cornell University
Henas
Eleanor Cary Hansen
Madigan
Wis
12 Men Arrested for Stamford Crap Shooting
Stamford police raided restaurants on Manhattan Street and 79 Manhattan Street arresting 12 men on crap shooting charges. Each faced fines of eight dollars after initial proceedings. Names mentioned include Charles Chagarns Peter Paragot George Vickos Achilles Papas Harry Nanthos John Arthur Jamea London Peer Elow Naagi Peter Poulos and Theodors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Jay
Manhattan Street
Manhatan Street
Charles Chagarns
Chris
New Theatre Planned in Stamford Block
Stamford July 27 Special War looks like a new theatre for Hamford behind a 25 day option obtained today by the George F. Smith Co on three adjoining Park Row properties. Selling price about 200 600. Owners include The Mat Roth Co Park Row Fairfield Underwear Co Lottler street Benjamin Birkenfield Abram Spelke. The option holders aim to erect a vaudeville and moving pictures theatre. Stamford rumors persist of interest from Keith, Loew, and other outfits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Hamford
George F. Smith Co
Park Row
Advocate Price
Luther Street
Mat Roth Co
Fairfield Underwear Co
Benjamin Birkenfield
Abram Spelke
Eid Mr Smith
Tme
Keith
Loew
Charles Vuono
Strand Theatre
Strand
Long session nets small court fines
Shelton July 26 special court session disposed three cases but yielded little for the state. Antonette Esposito was fined $1 and $10.40 costs for breach of peace after a scuffle with Mra Fry. George Kane found guilty of intoxication. 10 days in jail, suspended for six months. William Deling charged with assault on his wife. judgment suspended on promise to abstain from alcohol. Bert Kopaz charged with breach of peace. breach proven, assault suspended on costs of $12.40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelton
Casey
Antonette Esposito
Mra Julius Fry
Mra Fry
Mra Esposito
Wich
Mra
Fry
Esposito
George Kane
William Deling
Bert Kopaz
Huntington
Danbury Road Completion Delayed by Highway Official
Danbury will not see completion of two miles of poor road this summer despite local hopes. Highway Commissioner John A. MacDonald said no funds are available for the work during a visit to Danbury. Lunar Hollow road nearby remains partial, with five miles of concrete laid last year and about two miles unfinished on the north end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danbury
Bugar Hollow
John A. MacDonald
Lunar Hollow
Livia
Norwalk Ridge Field
New York
Miss Rogers Gained 15 Pounds In Six Weeks
An advertisement testifies that Alberta Rogers reports rapid weight gain after using McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets. It claims a 15 pound increase in six weeks, improved appetite, and restored health, urging readers to try the product or demand a refund if unsatisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCoy
Rooking
Alberta
Rogers
Cerra
Gordon& Decatur TM
Cheeka
McCov
Hindle and
Leverty Drug
Tle
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Bridgeport Choir
Easton
Oregon
Massachusetts
Suffield
Meadowedge Farm
Shorting Junction
Mass
Hansons Leghorn Farm
Corvallis
Rob Davia & Sons
Rockland, Me
C Foreman
Lansing Midh
Reading Pena
Pena
Ellen Day Ranken
Spangler
Matawan
Davidson Rios Upton
Davis & Sons
Rockland
Rhode Island Reds
Hart Horton
Corvalis
Ore
Stereling Junction
Hilltop Farm
Sterling Junction
Maas
Hobart
Thomas H Neill
Vineland
N J
Hessel
Catherines Hewitt
Weston
Harold Dwight Hewitt
Edith Catherine Hewitt
David Coley Hewitt
Mildread
Jefty Plano
Westport Bank and Trust
Coley
Slater Marla Toujan Coley Ufon
David Sherwood Coley
Austin Wakeman
Harry R Sherwood
Franklin P Dikeman
William Coleman
Oscar Budd
Arthur G Pewell
Reuben Harris
George A Darrow
Joseph G Hyatt
Selectmen
New Haven Railroad
Compo Street
Pridge
Mansfield
Railroad Company
Mix Donald Poorkina
King Street
von Vonald Jr
Tawny Gamea
Marguerite Morgan Tanet Culler
Betty Beers
Dorothy Boyd Baily Dickson
Shirley O Connor
Catherine Trobinson
Peter Carey
John Sherwood Donald Perkina
Melville Boyd Reeves Collner
Janes Anderson
Richard Trimbie
John Raleigh
Long Hill Firemen
NEW Paperman
Danbury Man
Stamford Block
Danbury Road
Monsey
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