No one culpable for death at Milford Beach
Coroner in New Haven finds no criminal liability in the death of Innocenzo Berretto at Fort Trumbull Beach. The driver did all possible to stop the trolley car but Berretto stepped into the path about five feet ahead as workers repaired the roadway. Witnesses say Berretto had been with the Connecticut company briefly and stood off the rails before the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Jone
Abéclal
Ths
Innocenza Berrotto
Nichols Street
Bridgeport
Bridgeport-New Haven
Time &S
Berrotto
Connecticut Company
Trelley
Berretto
Rae
Berrotio
Greenfield Hill Club Elects Its Year’s Officers
Fairfield June 9 special to the Telegram Miss Bertha Staples was elected president of the Greenfield Hill Country Club at the annual banquet and meeting at the Elster House last night. About 100 members attended the business and social sessions. Simon C. Bradley retired president gave a growth and activities resume. Mrs Harold Hull and Mrs Nelson Hutchison were chosen vice presidents. Mrs Harry Jor was secretary and J Hutchison treasurer. Miss Gala Bradley Mrs Howard Wakeman and Parven Taylor will serve on the Board of Governors. A special meeting will be called in coming weeks to arrange summer activities at the club house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Lune
Bertha Staples
Greenfela Hill
Elste House
Simon C. Bradley
Harold Hull
Nelson Hutchison
Hary Jor
J. Huutchison
Gala Bradley
Howard J. Wakeman
Parven
Taylor
Westport Notes Sees Local Visitors and Official Duties
Westport notes list residents visiting nearby towns and New York, including Rev. Father Dumony and Miss Elizabeta Sfields. Deputy Sheriff Clifford recovers from an auto accident and plans to resume duties. Dominick to focus on Compo Beach patrols, and Shuler attends a league conference in New York. Several local real estate transactions and arrivals are noted, along with parish and school committee updates and a planned Orient tour for the Westport Art Club members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westport
William Dumony
Brooklin
N.Y
Wilam T. Williams
Riverside Avenue
Saugatuck
Elizabeta Sfields
New York City
Mia
Aherine Mahorer
George Hale
Hills Pains Road
Sherif Clifford
Town Hall
Hotel Square
Aineer Michael Dominick
Dominick
Eric Shuler
Imperial Avenue
The
Authors’ Leagues
League of New York
Tudor Planers
Greens Farms
Greens Farms Congregational Church
Edward Dunnisin
Sacha
State Street
Ean Hunt
Syracuse
Hunt and Son
Mary E. Morrin
Comas Beach
Grace M. Ehbbell
Frederyi B. Huboell
J. Waterhouse
Brooklyn
Noy
Rae
Exch Int
New Fire Company Planned for Tunxis Hill Area
June 8 Fairfield Special to the Telegram reports residents of the Tunxis Hill area plan a meeting to organize a new volunteer fire company. The Independence Political organization is asked to aid in fundraising and equipment purchase, with former Tunxis Hill Fire Company No. 2 members backing the effort. Also discussed is an improve ment association in Grasmere to foster social ties and town projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfeild
Tunxia Hill
Fm New Volunteer Fire Company
Independence
Tunxis Hill Fire Company
No. 2
Grasmere
Ore
Newtown Rejoices Over Prospective State Roads Plan
Newtown residents welcome a state road project extending from near the Country Club southward, with Edgewater contractors delivering and spreading oil and sand to clear piles along the highway. Local officials and residents discuss Lake Zoar naming and governance amid regional transport developments. The note mentions Beers store property sale and a move to Bethel, plus Newtown’s community figures and a New York station guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newtown
Richard Allen
John Fetruski
of & Contracting Company
Edgewater
N. J
Danbury Bridgeport
Country Club
Highway Department
Newtown Station
Tarvis
Walnut Tree Hill
Bean
Atchison Company
John Muennich
Bethel
Muennith
B. J Miller
Long Hill Notes From June Town Field Day
June 3 special to Telegram notes the annual field day of public schools at a town center with all districts competing in athletic events. Weather disrupted events but planning and ceremonies proceeded, with eighth grade exercises and a summer vacation closure scheduled late June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bong Hill
Tyna
Piaing
Trumhull Center
Kane People’s Society of Grace Episcopal Church
Wil Mallet
Taxus
Monroy
Lung
Boyer
Kar Rockaway
New York
le Visilig
Jnl Whitney
Open Bids in Norwalk For Calf Pasture Beach
Special to the Telegram reports bids opening for Calf Pasture Beach at Norwalk City Hall. The Calf Pasture Beach committee will open proposals for parapet fencing and related improvements if bids are received. This is the third attempt by the committee after unsuccessful prior efforts, with earlier responses small.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Cale Pasenre
Tament
Lite Paayor
City Hall
Ures
Westport Y M C A to dedicate new building in August
The Telegram notes a new Westport Y M C A building is planned to open in August with Governor Templeton and officials attending the exploration. No formal opening plans have been drawn yet and the project is currently awaiting secretary arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westport
M.C. AL
Templeton Ang Lis Slal
Catsperaiier Freeries MM
Almon Pak Weerorr
Vey Iremansktee
Todt
Jhas
Danbury Police Gift Captain Bradley Chair Surprise
Captain David W. Bradley, retiring after 36 years, returned home to 211 White Street to find a large velour chair sent by fellow Danbury police officers. A accompanying note expressed appreciation from the department, following an earlier gift of a watch marking his seventieth birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danbury
David W. Bradley
White Street
Cantaln Bradisy
Brarley
Wateh
Heine
Easton Notes and Local Notices Brighten Community Life
Mixed local items report rental of farm by Miss Carrie Seeley for five years, church repairs on the parsonage, and visits among Bridgenert residents. Julia Hawley to return home, then attend a gathering at Mrs Gsoopa’s. Mrs Joseph Gir visits Edith Shemwood in New York, and Richard Beles plans a stay with a niece. A shipment from Michigan affects local families. many invitees prepare for a wedding on the twenty second at Greenfield Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabton
Jung
OSAUR
Farr
Carrie Seeley
Methodist Church
Misa
Julia Hawley
Bridgenert
Ates
Erwin Edwards
Miss Hawley
Gsoopa
Ogawell Place
Valley Forge
Weston
Joseph Gir
Enat Orange
S.J
Norwalk Departments Vote for 18000 Dollar Budget Increase
Special to Telmrame reports Norwalk officials approved an 18000 dollar rise in the Fire Department budget as part of a broader set of allocations. The Board of Estimary Minnesota Taxation discussed three district and highway department items, with lingering questions about how the increases would affect overall spending and potential tax implications. The article notes anticipated scrutiny when the Fire Department budget reaches 100000 dollars and mentions the overall departmental increases this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Board of Estimary Mn
Highway Department
Lem
Stirferest
Gracinus
Milford High Honor Pupils Honor Graduates
Milford High school to hold graduation exercises at Centred Grammar school on Thursday. Salutatorian will be June Richard XII Flack, son of Mr and Mrs Frank S Platt, a member of the Mill School Board. Valedictorian Gertrude Brooksweil, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Dreadwell of Gulf Street, is ranked highest for the four year course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Srathan Shilipaky
Riverside Avenue
State Street
George J. Green
Evergreen Avenue
Washington
J. C
Ars, II
Balcelm
Westport
Charles Fable
Charles File
King Street
Stapjes High School
Istoelarion
Asso Iin
TAA
Westport Libran Ha
Harry M. Ayres
Mysile Avenue
Healing Arts
Tne
Slens
Mir Ayres
Neue Rafional
Milford
Milford High School
Centred Grammar School
Richard XII. Flack
Frank XS. Platt
Mill
Gertrude Broqsweil
Charles Dreadwell
Gulf Street
Westporter Recovers Auto Left On Road
Westport resident Mr Jones recovered his recently purchased car left on the road after a Bridgeport traffic incident. Police held the vehicle for identification as mechanics reported no entry to the garage. Jones then retrieved the car in Bridgeport, had repairs completed, and returned to use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westport
Jones
Tageoin Stret
Har
Bridgeport Waling
Bridgeport
Connecticut Men to Get Degrees at Troy Polytech
Connecticut men listed as to receive degrees at Troy Polytechnic Institute during its annual commencement. Names include George Talentt Auger of West Haven and Armand Teuuin Benucegard, among others from Darien, Waterford, Waterbury, New Britain, and neighboring towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
Troy Polytec
Troy
Jun S
Kensisther Polyteche
Feitiey
Tecret Nfolvic
George Talentt
Auger
West Haven
Armand ‘Teuuin Benucegard
Darien
Reed
Naigetuchs
Elie Ioal
Ngifesis
Stanley
John Gynest
Britain
Hazel Burton Mrapean
Lew Milfera
Francis de Salles Roach
Waterford
Tebn Fdgar
Walte
Hugené Wiliam Headliay
Nangatuck
Bonnlg Watson
Firiburt
Waterbury
Missing Stratfield Girl Sparks Police Probe
Fragmentary text reports a missing Stratfield girl with unclear clues. State police conducted visits and neighbors mention investigations in Derby and surrounding areas. Details remain unreadable beyond scattered references to a search and potential contacts.
Scofield Named County Health Officer Candidate
June 8. Enedlat to The Telegraph reports Tir Everest J. Sebfield of Danbury, recently appointed city health officer, may also serve as county health officer. A special town council meeting approved the interdivisional plan, pending further confirmation by town officials and the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danbury
Enedlat
Everest J. Sebfield
Laermer
Weston Personal Notices Include Local Social Updates
West on personals report social items from Norwalk and nearby areas. Details mention Mr and Mrs Leo and Miss Grace Sootvid of Norwalk, Miss Meles Sturges, and Mrs Frank Stetch with neighbors in New Milford. Oscar Buta, Teenie Bright, and Stanley Ferets are noted visiting friends in New Haven and Newburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weston
Sune
Aduugatrr
Phyllis
Wes Harn
Lio
Sorwalke
Siw
Senibnen
Crrace
Meles Sturges
Norwalk
Yhas Hari
Ibys
Oscar Buta
Frnabect
Frank
Gnod Mill Road
Stanley Ferets
Ralewl
Complain of Youth Vexing Grazing Cattle near Perry
Fragmentary OCR notes describe youths causing trouble with grazing pastures near Perry. The text mentions grazing with pastures and disputes over rights, unclear names, and hostile wording. The fragmentary source lacks coherent details or dates to establish a full incident narrative.
Horse injures driver in Ansonia
A horse on Main Street in Ansonia kicked and threw Bernstein to the sidewalk injuring the driver. He was taken to a hospital and recovered. the horse was restrained after incident and police noted the driver would stay home for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ansonia
Ansbonta
Bernstein
Witness
Regatin
Pontine
Coroner frees man in driving death of boy eight
The coroner clears Anthony Donne of Vineet Meivwinsky’s death after an accident in Torrington on Monday. An eight year old boy was killed when Donne’s car struck him during a visit home.
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Acinetely
Tilly
Coconey
Tnds
Anthony Donne
Plame
Vineet Meivwinsky
Donne
Torrington
Coroner Finds Frederick Carter Died By Own Action
Coroner Sare vei A Herrman concludes Frederick Carter aged 18 or 19 died by his own action after his body was found in the Housatonic River on April 34. No other person’s criminal act or carelessness caused the death. Carter had lived with Miss Jennie L. Harker and faced criticism over their relationship. The inquiry details Carter nervous temperament and the use of a firearm before the April 8 incident, with the body recovered weeks later after a freshet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent
Pam
Carter
High School Commencement Readers and Gifts
Four seniors will read essays at the high school closing exercises. Frances Fatfon, Waldron, Gordon B McGresnr, and Margustite Gimstead will present topics including The Automobile Truth and Starden Portes. Fallon and Olmstead will deliver additional talks. The class gift will be accepted by President James Sharkey on behalf of the Class of 9apa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Olmstead
James Sharkey
Huntor
Fairfield police seize mash and fining product raid
Special to Telegraph reports Fairfield police conducted a raid at a residence on Josephine Street near Stillman Road, seizing 125 gallons of mash and related financial items. Constable Hezzahich Ro Ebvaod and officers arrested Lenigle Tawa, charged with intent to distill and other offenses at Bridgeport Town Court Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josepn
Lileas
Constante
Tawa
Nyecinet
Bridgeport
Weston Parish School Wins Track Meet
Weston Parish School won the track meet held yesterday at Norfeld School. Lyons Plains School finished second, followed by Good Hill School. Events included 75 yard dash for boys, 30 yard dash for girls, 56 yard dash for both, potato racing, wheelbarrow race, and a relay involving passing a medicine ball over eight heads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weston, Juny
Upper Parish
Norfeld
Lyons Plains
Good Hill
Child Crushed by Trolley in Norwalk Recovery Hope
Seven-year-old Josephine Gelgter was crushed under a Stamford trolley while en route to Rowayton school and had her left leg amputated below the thigh at Stamford hospital but is expected to recover. Her sister Madeline Zeigler sustained bruises and lacerations. both are daughters of Michael Zelgier, caretaker of the Belle Island estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Josephine Gelgter
Stamford
Rowayton
Stamford Hospital
Madeline Zeigler
Madeling
Michael Zelgier
W. W. Wright
Bellleland
Jamen
Farrell
U.S. Steel Corporation
Two Couples Mark Silver Wedding in Danbury
Panbury June 3 a double silver wedding anniversary was celebrated at the German Lutheran church Foster Street honoring Mr. and Mrs. Paul Stieber and Mr. and Mrs. Otto Knickmsyer. The service, led by Rev. Edward A. Fischer, featured a grand march and was attended by many church members and the couples’ families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panbury
Motorman of death car held in bail in New York
New York dispatch reports Patrick McNelly, a motorman, held in $15,700 bail by Magistrate Vicuse for alleged homicide after a Bellevue crash last night. The incident left one dead and four injured as the vehicle wrecked part of a brick tenement and plunged into a yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Patrick McNelly
Magistrate Vicuse
Charree
Taxi Men Clash During Election Fight. One Killed
Violence erupted as rival factions of a taxi company battled over the presidency. One man was killed and several employees were injured in the clashes before police intervened. forty-five men were arrested as the dispute dragged on for days.
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Ocbica
FL Meats
Treasuer
New Britain Youth Dies in Plant Accident
A New Britain youth was killed at the Sellulaid plant in Trinsalls of Landers Pry & Clark Co. while adjusting a nut on a pressing machine. A large wrench struck him in the abdomen when the machine exploded shortly before noon, causing fatal injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Britain
Winernti Ferrer
tRinsalls
Landers, Prary & Clark Co
Rim
Fire chiefs to meet in Norwalk convention planned
State Fire Chiefs association plans its annual meeting in Norwalk with officers to be elected and a shore dinner at the Dorlon house. A Fairfield town improvement group at a meeting voted to allocate 2800 to mosquito control with 1500 from town 3900 from the state and the remainder from the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Jule
State Fire Chiefs’ Association
Tes City
Torstar
Dorlon House
Fairfield
Fairfield Town Improvement Society
Tech Licks
Graduation events mark Urquowa School closing week
Features mark the final days at Urquowa School in Stratfield with two trips for the student body led by Headmaster Church. Group Four tours York to view exhibitions at the Metropolitan Museum of Art while others visit Greenwich and Brice Memorial Park. Graduation on Thursday will award diplomas to seven students including David and Samuel Knox Isabelle Comey Carol Hincks Harriet Thorne Esther Brewer Margaret Churchill. Luncheon at Arcadia.
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Urquowa
Stratfield
Church
Parent Association
Greenwich
York
Metropolitan Museum of Art
David An Samuel Knox
Herder, Knox
New Canaan
Isabelle Comey
William H. Comley
Carol Hincks
Henry W. Hincka
Harriet Thorne
Victor C. Thorne
Esther Brewer
Arthur Brewer
Margaret Churchill
Mir. Churchill
Brice Memorial Park
Arcadia
Group Three
Calder
Milford Lad Struck by 12-Pound Ball at High School
Russell Cannin, 14, son of Mr and Mrs A W Canning of Naumantuck avenue Walnut Beach, was hit in the Milford High School yard by a 12 pound pitching ball. He lay in a coma then regained consciousness, later hospitalized after X rays showed only a concussion. He was playing with other boys when the ball struck him on the left side above the ear. Dr C K Heady attended and ordered removal to a hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Russell Cannin
A. W. Canning
Nauman Tuck Avenue
Walnut Beach
Milford High School
Long
Canning
C. K
Greenwich Physician Honored by English Society
Dr Albert Austin of Greenwich, a prominent physician, was elected a fellowship in the Royal Medical Society of England. He is among a few Americans to receive the honor, joining King George in the esteem for medical service. Austin is head of the Greenwich lodge of Masons and serves as health officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwich
Albert’. Austin
Thenical Society of England
Austin
King George
England
Greenwich Lodge of Masons
Greenwich Inn Keeper Dies in New York
The body of J. Walden widow of Jerry F. Walden, 75, died at Herman Keatt hospital in New York and was brought here for burial. She ran the Walden Bourne Riverside catering to prominent county men and is survived by son George F. Walden. Funeral Sunday afternoon at Paul’s Episcopal Church with Rev Baxter officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwich
J. Walden
Jerry F. Widen
Herman Keatt Hospital
New Yo
Walden Bourne Riverside
George F. Walden
Paul's Episcopal Church
Baxter
Waterbury Man Wins Three College Prizes
Hartford June 8 Marry Clark of Waterbury won three prizes at Trinity College in economics English literature and political science. The alumni prize in English literature and two other awards highlighted a sweep of annual honors for the Waterbury resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Clark
Waterbury
Tlean Oaweep
Trintollege
Ndahy
Douglssi
Prze
Harding to Delaware and Washington trip details
Junedent Harding plans a trip to Delaware and Washington with stops at Whitnington Milford and Lewe. The party expects Harding to be a guest and Mra Ball joining. At Ford the chief executive will be initiated into the Tall Lebanos branch of Mascary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dent Harding
WNL
Delaware
Temar
Whitnington
Milford
Lewe
Harding
Mra Ball
Ford
Mascary
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Bridgeport Telegram
Filford
Long Hill
Derby
Milford Beach
Greenfield Hill Club
Zear
United States Geographic Board
Wasninkston
Zonr
Lake Humphreys
Housttonic
Stevenson
Connecticut Lights& Toret Company
Brides Wien
Theerjens Agsemblad
Geographic Board
Raishnaré
Charles’ G. Morris
Juzon BR
Morris
Zopean
Saia
Navealuck
iSeymour
Zoar
Westport Y. M.C. A
Hirst
Gertrude Broadwell
Evelyn Brushaber
Alberta Taylor
Hazel Sath
Margaret Goistard
Gladys Rocks
Stella Connelly
Priscilla Holmes
Mildred Smith
Betty Plumb
Sheldon Payne
Bennie Hamilton
Dorothy Robinson
Helm Sul Hitchcock
Franklyn Smith
Leon Leonard
Richard Platt
Hans Zwiebel
Mildred Clark
Clara Fenn
Sara Wilson
Percy Whitford
Edward Robillard
Ray Malpass
Lyman Gregory
Joseph Delia
Capt. Bradley
Danbury Police
Easton
Richard N, Platt
Westporter
Altreiego
Amigares Sodhoa
Paris
I Randines
Heva
Marten Company
Scofield
Weston Personals
Perry
Shelton
Aisiur
Weston Parish School
James Burna
Stamord
Josephine
Norwalk Hospital
Mark
Unquowa
Milford Lad
Greenwich Inn
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