Southport Regatta among Eclipse boats and class results
May 31 Southport special report on Eclipse owned by Mrs J Schott winning the St Pier boat race over a seven and a half mile course in light wind amid a thunderstorm. Five new S boats competed, two did not start Quananiche and Wilmored. Results detail Gazeka Scallop Muriel Ruth Fowknot Ke In Star class Old Sol South Wind Big Dipper and Pepquot in FEH and O classes. Awards and pennants planned. race committee chaired by H M Wharton. local notices and social events follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southport
Johannes Qehiott
St Pice
Ouananiche
Cronigan
May
Wilmored
Harold L. Lloyd
Rave
Eclipse
J. Schott
Banisnet
Ruth
Fox Bedford
Fowknot
Clinton Garmum Seeley
Gazeha
Corse
Gazeka
Mauritz Mathinen
Scallop
Emery Thomp- Hitt
Old Sol
William Mough, Sr
South Wind
F LL
Wellatis
J. W. Cord
Elbow
Louis Curtis
Falla Pep
Pep
Louise Curla
H BY On
Mat Bird
Cirolon Star Mg
Row McuNeu
Num
Pois
Patits
Balahingarare
Eh M Wharton
iTwhford
Tewrence Craufurd Ofmings
Grige Sherwood
Mirday
Alfvold Lettloyd
Essea Tn
Taylor
Gog Mav
Priday
Marty Coding
Rese Ifill
Lone
Jewett Ore Paw Hstes
AgdIn nNwerge
Peyuot Lacht Club
Kenneth Witetell
Will .Eshm
Y Keller
Hyeuse
Lieutenant Robert Anderson Ends 4 Years in U S Navy
Lordship May 31 Special A visit by Lieutenant Robert Anderson to Bridgeport spotlights a four year naval tour including China Japan and the Pacific islands aboard the Asheville He was selected for Annapolis and Columbia University post graduate work and helped achieve a lofty engineering efficiency rating for three consecutive years He visited Dr Paul Larsen head of research at Queens Hospital in Honolulu and is connected to Bridgeport families Mra Hilginger Micah Ahlsteir and Mrs Larsen plus his mother and siblings in the area
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordship
Bridgeper
Robert Anderson
Mra E Larsen
I. Hilzinger
Ford Place
Asheville
China
Japan
Pacific
Tatent Anderson
Bridge Ports
Navy
Lieut
Amferson
Annapolis
Columbia University
Anderson
Paul Larsen
Queens Hospital
Honolulu
Derby Library Reports Big Growth in Circulation
The Wood Memorial Library in Derby released annual figures showing a total loans increase of 4 011 for the year. Emma M Lessy told the board the home use loans reached 87 907, with overall circulation rising despite a crossword craze decline. The year saw 145 volumes donated by Miss Carolyn Ainz plus 106 lantern slides and 500 phonograph folders. Receipts totaled 8 848 90 with expenses of 890 023, leaving a balance of 9 797. Daily circulation averaged 224 excluding in-library and outside loans, and 284 including them, with fiction accounting for 79 percent for adults and 56 percent for children. 1 113 books were sent to schools, 1 87 books added as gifts, 642 purchased, and 220 transferred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derby
Harcourt Wood Memorial Library
Emma M Lessy
Librars
Eaxaverienes
Ealis
Carolyn AiLnz
Dave
Yes
Three Charges Send Fairfield Man to Jail
Fairfield man Andrew Nagy of Oakwood Avenue was arrested by the local sheriff on charges of assault and resisting arrest. He is to appear in Town Court Monday morning and is held at the Third Precinct police station in Waterport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Andrew Nagy
Oakwood Avenue
Wis
Laurdasmigat
Con Stable
H Ro
Klwood
Precinet
Wadgeport
Fle
Tamdy
Huntington Gets New Traffic Cop
On Memorial Day the town found a homemade traffic patrol at the corner of Stptom and Huntington streets. The figure wore a fireman’s hat, white gloves, a blue coat with stripes, a badge labeled “Shent, By how,” and carried itself as a genuine county officer, despite a rough, improvised appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atington
Tenter
Memeial
Stptom
Huntington
Special meeting at Washington lodge Number 19 in Monroe
A special meeting at Washington lodge No. 19 will be held Monday evening with Inspector Deputy George Scott of Ridgfield present on a visit of inspection. Nine girls visited Tadeo Zoar Memorial, had lunch, and returned with holiday guests Mrs. Fred Wales and Miss Gandaline Huntley visiting from Elizabeth, New Jersey and Gordon College, Boston respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buick Mitoo
Fred Wales
Elingabeth
New Jersey
Salon
Wales
Gandaline Huntley
Gordon College
Boston
Massachusetts
San
Doo
Kenneth Johnson
Chesi
Samuel
Oakley
Warwiel
Bridgeport
Matthew Trantley
Meriden
Fred SkUhinga
Randolph
Mass
Charles Skillings
Leonard Curtisa
Fairfield Republican Club Rally Addresses Party Enrollment
May 31 special report from Fairfield details a large Second District Republican club rally on Kings Highway and Jennings Road. Speakers urged strict party enrollment, registration before fall caucus, and emphasized joint effort to secure improvements such as a new Kings Highway paving. Additional notes mention pension for Walter B Keeler and upcoming D A R events at Penfield Reef pavilion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Kings Highway
Jenninga Road
Robert A. Knight
R E MacKldowney
Stanley M . Hull
Memorial services mark well attended Newtown holiday observance
Newtown churches held memorial services blending church feast and national holiday spirit. Congregational, Trinity, Sandy Hook and Rose’s churches reported active morning and afternoon services with sermons on religion, patriotism and graves blessing to be held June 7 in Mt Rose’s cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newtown
G Herbert Ekins
Trinity Church
John's
Sandy Hook
Richmond H Geaner
Gresner
Wilkmam
Misa Maren O
Danbury
Rose
Knights of Columbus Children of Mary
Holy Name Soviey
The
Sacred Heart
Tather Kennedy
Methodist
Mise Elsie Stowe
Methodiet Church
Charles G Meeker
Hiram Lodge No 18
A M
Charley A
Pealy
Charles 8 Cole
Hawley Tvech
Tefum
Tembers
Aig
Therselves
Eas
Machalowski Smith Wedding in Trumbull
Miss Katherine Smith daughter of Richard Smith of Nichols and George Machalowski son of Mr and Mrs Gustave Machalowski of White Plains district were married at the groom’s parents home in Trumbull Thursday evening. Rev George Hilton officiated beneath an arch and floral backdrop. The bride wore a tan ensemble with matching hat. Miss Mariel Smith attended and Lloyd Stevens was best man. After supper the couple left for a motor trip to Niagara Falls. Trumbull Grange members and Harmony Grange guests attended a pageant and supper in Monroe. Further notices mention relatives traveling to Hartford Middletown and New Milford to visit kin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tan
Mariel Smith
Lloyd Stevens
Trlde
Croom
Niagara Falls
Trunhil Grange
Monroe
Harmony Grange
Robert Péterson
Trunbull Grange
Alfred B. Gilbert
Gustave Machalowski
Kyiday
Hartford
Middletown
Addon
Stephen C Teach
New Milford
Ella Beach
Charles Bearh
Bridge-mt
Mig
Mary Beach
Weston Weston's July 1 duty and local notices
Weston news notes Fitch and Wilson called to Bridgeport for July 1 duty. State Road north from Westport line is under repair this week. A bungalow foundation begun by Devitt Moors of Moubraville after purchasing the site last fall. The Ladies’ Aid Society of the Congregational church hosts a whist party at Weston hall on Tuesday evening June 2 at 8 30. Pluck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weston
I de Fitch
Thomas Wilson
Bridgeport
Westport
Devitt Moors
Moubraville
Moore
Ladies’ Ann Society
The
Congregational Church
Weston Hall
Patrick in Ireland They Paint Mail Boxes Bright Red
Milford and Myrtle Beach fire crews rush to a false fire alarm after Patrick Murray of Hartford pulled a fire box hook to mail a letter. Investigators say the Irish immigrant, seven weeks in the U.S., mistaken the box for a mailbox and meant no harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick
Ireland
Patrick Murray
Hartford
America
East Broadway
Cedar Street
Myrtle Beach
Engine Company No 1
Milford
No. 4
Devon
Trate
Lewis F. Stowe
Large Attendance At Danbury Grange Meet
A large crowd attended the regular Danbury Grange meet in Concordia hall for Neighbors Night. Guests came from Brookfield Bethel New Canaan and Patterson NY. The varied program included readings humorous recitations wee solos and dances. James Bowman Danbury baritone performed several numbers and Patterson Grange Male Quartet was well received. A late supper concluded the event and the next Grange visit will be Brookfield on June 17 for the third and fourth degree class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concordia Hall
Brookfield
Bethel
New Cannann
Patterson NY
Grange
Stoltn
James ‘T Bowman
Danbury
Jesuest
Patterson Grange
The
Brookfret
Stitch in Time Jumma Meeting At Long Hill
The Stitch in Time Jumma met Wednesday afternoon at the home of leader Mrs Itay T Lucas. President Eleanor Farrell called the meeting to order. Members brought shoe bags slipper trees and thimble cases. five were absent due to illness. Attendees included Margaret Wakely Lulu Katiner Betty Trite Margaret Byrnes Ielen Bouvier Theresa Carbone Eleanor Farrell and visitor Masa Viola Sutherland. Encouraging reports were given on Richard Gabler who has been ill in hospital and may return home soon. Mr and Mrs L R Wildygan and family sent £17 from the latter's parents Mr and Mrsquiam Dickinson of Woodbridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Hill
Jumma
Itay T Lucas
Eleanor Farrell
Margaret Wakely
Lulu Katiner
Betty Trite
Margaret Byrnes
Ielen Bouvier
Theresa Carbone
Masa Viola Sutherland
Richard Gabler
L. R. Wildygan
Mresquiam Dickinson
Woodbridge
Milford Memorial Day Observance Noted For Scale And Respect
Milford marks Memorial Day with a large parade honoring fallen and living servicemen. The procession includes the American Legion Coast Artillery Corps Spanish War Veterans and local youth groups. Graves are decorated at Milford Cemetery St Marys and the town green with speeches by Rev Everett Knullmeyer and Rev W J Fitzgerald.
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Milford
American Legion Coast Artillery Corps
Spanish War Veterans Sons of Veterans
Hving
A. R
242Nd
CA Gf
American Lesson
Spanish Bee Veterans and Auxiliary
Boys of Veterans
Women's Relief Corps
W. River Street
Milford High School
North Street
Wepawaug River
Cherry Street
Milford Cemetery
Everett Knullmeyer
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
Gulf Street
New Haven Avenue
Milford Green
American Legion and Sons of Veterans
St. Mary's Cemetery
St. Mary's Church
W. J. Fitzgerald
Memorial Day Celebrations In Westport Honor Roll Grav es
Westport marked Memorial Day with a parade from the town hall to the honor roll and graves in Willow Brook and Catholic cemeteries. Veterans groups and local figures led services and delivered orations urging preservation of Memorial Day spirit. Separate items note a wedding, honors for Staples High School graduates, and local arrests for driving offenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westport
Willow Steok
Thomas Givnn
Warry McDonough
A.R
Mary Fagan
Joseph Unton
Mra G Moore
Charles B Uirch
Donald Crawford
Thomas Glynn
Michael Doominiex
Willow Brook Cemetery
American Legion
George Dilworth
Joseph Fagan
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Qld
Ernest K Coulter
New York City
Patrick Dolan
Hartford
Lyons
Cora Iyons
Malin Street
John Lyons
William Thandsay
Columbia University
Lyong
Tin Lees Manufacturing Company
Lindsay Jeft
Lindsay
Boston
Margaret Gurke
Staples High School
M. A
Burke
Davies Adams
Edward Post
Marie Burner
Daniel Forger
Board of Finance
Land of Herman
Grand Lodge
Norwich
Forger
Westport Lodge
Aleck Yolas
Ely Avenue
Norwalk
Paul Tomasky
Hator Yolas
Tomasky
Harold J. Veyett
W Oa Haugastsky
New York
Christchurch
State Police Raid Fairfield Restaurant
Fairfield May 31 State police from the Westpot barr raided the restaurant of Christian Schick in Fairfield Center Saturday morning and seized three barrels and seven cases of alleged beer. Schick held on $500 bond for June 4 court appearance on liquor with intent to sell charges. Ladislaus Dolaczinsky of Brooklyn New York, arrested by Constable Arthur J Kennett on reckless driving, fined $50 and costs in town court today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Spertal
Christian Schick
Fairfield Center
Westpot
Rawis
Schick
Com
Mquor
Ladislaus Dolaczinsky
Brooklyn
New York
Arthur J Kennett
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Prouly Kates
Petamford
C8piciak Mencits Manies
York
Stenfed
C.cen
Egonea
Newheehelle
New York Stace
Southport Harbor
Pequot Yacht Club
G Pequot Yacht Club
Ngewepar
U.S. Navy
Arlerson
Bridgeroft
Mra
Hilginger
Micah Ahlsteir
Flancock Theme
Irs Larsen
Stretford
Frank Anderson
Park Street
Lievt
Fairfield Republican Club
Maceldowney
Andrew Gardella
Sidney Mercuse
Grasmere
Fairfield Board
Penfield Reef
EBPD
Frank Smith
Lonie Duckwoh
John Clayton
Buntee Dennie Burr
D. A
Academy
Sarth Riggs
Sarth Riggs Humphreys
Miss Nettleton
Hrigh School
Benjamin Webster
Marion Churchill
Alvin Northrup
Tisrael Putnam
H. Cunningham Morris
Sunday Post
Wairfield
Major Morris
Frank Fpelel
DuPoint Company
Lajor H. Cunningh
M Morris
Danbury Grange
Nrehye
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