Theatre Guild of Westport to Have Its Own Home
Westport’s Little Theatre Players announce a new home to be built by Fetner and Downs on Main Street near the Saugatuck river. The plan includes a stage of 18 feet, 70 seats and dressing rooms. Rehearsals and plays will begin immediately with occupancy expected by September 1.
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Westport
Tegram Service
Little Thesis Players
Wii Goon
Misa Mary Asquith
Saugatuck
Morris Downs
Miss Asquith
Little Theatre Players
William P. Trent
Kenneth Scofield
W. Sherwood
Frank Henry Rice Frazier Feters
Miss Yaquith
Wften
Westport Notices Highlight Commencement and Local Events
Westport Today reports on the Staples High School baccalaureate sermon at 3 p.m. in the Congregational church and notices of graduates, pageants at Connecticut College for Women, and local civic activities. It notes Miss Dorothy Hubbell’s pageant appearance, Mrs. Albert Palmer as assistant hostess at Compo Beach pavilion, and various social engagements. The article mentions Temple Lodge Grotto degree night, writer Charles Divine, and visits from families including the Minot Tarker clan, with community groups planning meetings for the Compo Beart Volunteer Life Guards and the Women’s Town Improvement Association.
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Westport
Clifford W Tchings
Dorothy Hubbell
Fred B. Hubbell
Ofc
Connecticut College For Women
New London
Albert Palmer
New York
Fuller
Victor
Temple Lodge
A. M
U Fable Hall
Charles Divine
City
Grp
Richard Connell
Minot Tarker and Family
Bridgenort
Bern
William Walsh
Maplewood Aveniur
Anna Ayre
Marve Morgan Ayres
Smith College
John Mazzanovich
Loomis School
Windsor
Beart
M. Cc. A
Dorie Chanter
O. FB. S
Fable Hall
Loren Sniffer
Joseph Sniffer
Clintus Avgue
Suroriier
Massachusetts Agricutural College
Jim
Angus MacDonald
Compo Street
Fucule
Connenicut Cole
Women's Town Improvement Association
Bedford House
Junior society plans Beardsley Park outing Sunday
Devon June 13 Telegram Service reports Junior society members will head to Beardsley Park Sunday afternoon for a wine mixer. Mrs A H Chamberlain Jr superintendent will chaperone. N O Brisey and wife visited New Haven for the Veteran Engineers association annual meeting and banquet at Wilcox Pier Savin Rock. Briscoe is noted as an older veteran of the road.
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Devon
Beardsley Park
Converaner
A. HE. Chamberlain
N. Brisey
Lia
J. Palawith
Avenue
New Haven
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Veteran Engineers’ Association of the New Haven Railroad
Wilcox Pier
Savin Rock
Wednday
Briscoe
Fairfield Luncheon Speaker to Address Club Event
Fairfield June 11 Velogram Service reports Thomas B fut fum will speak at the Fairfield Luncheon Club meeting at Champs Varmin Black Rock Tuesday noon.
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Fairfield
Thomas B. Fut
Fairfield Luneon Club
Uhamp'’s
Varm
Black Rock Tuegdaygpoon
Fairfield Profiles Occupation and Licensing Note
Fairfield profiles a local figure described as a popular towassian with many friends. The piece notes engagement with building inspectors during code enforcement, and states the subject now holds full licensing.
Clark Wedding in New Haven to Be Society Event
Milford June 13 One of the season’s social events in New Haven will be the June 25 wedding of Miss Madeline Clark daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur EL Clark of New Haven and Merritt Clark Yale 18 son of Mr and Mrs Frederick M Clark of Milford at the church of the Redeemer followed by a reception at the New Haven Country club. The ceremony will be by Rev Martin Woughton with maid of honor Miss Alice Elizabeth Veath and bridesmaids Miss Katherine Housh Miss Margaret Bradley Mrs Louis Alfred Marshall and Miss Josephine Clark. Best man will be John Hoxle Haas with ushers James Tinksam Bath Edwin Denison Gallaudet Samuel Albert York Rushton Leigh Ardley and Donald Newton Clark. Due to the death of his brother Watson Stiles Woodruff will be unable to act as usher. Miss Clark is a Dana Hall graduate and a member of the Junior League of New Haven Elihu club and Yale Glee Club.
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Milford
Teleigram
New Haven
Madeline Clark
Arthur EL Clark
White Avenue
Merritt
Clark
Yale
Frederick M. Clark
Wepawaug Manor
Rov Martin Woughton
Church of the Redeemer
New Haven Country Club
Alice Elizabeth Veath
New York City
Katherine Housh
Franklin
Margaret Bradley
Louis Alfered Marshall
Josephine Clark
John Hoxle Haas
James Tinksam Bath
Edwin Denison Gallaudet
Samuel Albert York
Rushton Leigh Arderly
Donald Newton Clark
Taft School
Albany
Waston Stiles Woodruff
Miss Clark
Dana Hall
Llund
Junior League of
New Hay
Seven Diplomas Awarded by Redding Grammar Schools
Graduation exercises honored seven pupils from Redding's grammar schools including Taw rene Bankes Dudley Sanford Ray stTrand Rider and Pearl Olmstead. Primary and academy pupils performed, with short addresses by H C Hodds and Harold D. fvester and diplomas presented by Jonathan Hebier.
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Votesgram Service
Tawrene Bankes
Dudley Sanford
Ray
stTrand
Noni
Apa
Ernest Wait
Pearl Olmstead
Dmpanwaty
Falfonine Pra
Salt “Poreast
Amali
Loraztellow
Will School
the Academy
Umpauwaug School
H. C. Hodds
Harold D. Fvester
Jonathan Hebier
OM Lennet Santo
Init Academ
Grain crops fare badly due to rain across several states
Report notes heavy rainfall across Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma Missouri Arkansas and Tennessee has damaged grain crops. Farmers expect losses this year as fields show excessive moisture and lower yields in many counties. The article references widespread weather delays and potential legal action by growers distressed by crop damage.
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Hilhayis
Nebraska
Kansas
Oklaboama
Missouri
Arkansas
Tennessee
Spreys
Cancelled report sparks debate over immigration act impact
A dubious article alleging cancellation by DenYon and Anso dupes the reader with unverified claims about Japanese cuss and a new immigration act. The piece, deemed fabrications, lacks factual foundation and is dismissed by Press as unreliable.
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ANSO
Prenier-Petes
Snellen
Congress
Nf Press
Fairfield High School class of 1924 banquet at Brooklawn
The Fairfield High School class of 1924 held its annual banquet last night at Brooklawn Country Club. James Sharkey, president, acted as toastmaster with several speakers. An orchestra played during the event in the gym auditorium.
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Fairfield High School
Brooklawn Country Club
James Sharkey
Toridanting
Lanquet
Ulgball
Train Wreck on Friday the Thirteenth Claims Two Lives
In Danbury division an engine derailed near Cornwall Bridge on milk train number 18, killing Fireman MacDonald and Brakeman Straub and injuring Engineer Bennett and Brakeman Johnson. MacDonald and Straub were pinned under the boiler. Bennett and Johnson survived with severe burns.
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Danbury
Telestram
Danbury Division
Swifts Crossing
Cornwall Bridge
James Bennett
H. R. Johnson
Danbury Hospital
Bennett
Paul MacDonald
Denbury
Charles Ube
New Milford
MacDonald
Foth
Toth
Tomsen
Straub
Hnsen
Wairfield
Pine Creek
Dannury
Doluson
Euoug
Rosemary Hall School Grads Twenty One
In Enwich on June 13 telegraphic news lists twenty one graduates from Rosemary Hall School. Names include Elizabeth Brown New Rochelle Helen Cook Berton Lizabert Evans Virginia Failn Margar e Pasha Matilda Fowler Elizabeth McMynn Milwaukee W Kennedy Johnston N McR Downes Pittsburgh Hunter Nesmith Mary Woodward Ida Lock Haven Ring Greenwich Hanes Russell Nora Adams Mass Josephine Smith Martha Smith Leonira Joseph New Th Peale Sturmature Cleveland Wells New York Greene.
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Enwich
Telezrant Service
I9acture
Mlizabeth Grace Hrowh
New Rochelle
Kelen Cook
Berton
Liizabert Evens
Virginia
Faln
Margare Pasha Matilda
Fowler
Elizabet
Net Katherine Gamble
Elizabeth McMynnilwaukee
W Mlennor
Ngey Kennedy
Johnston
N. McRidownes
Pittsburgh
Orcut t Havens and Boardman Re elected to Library Board
By unanimous consent Jerôme Orcut t, vice-president, Colonel Elmer H Havens and Judge William B Boardman were re elected for another term on the Library board. Their terms had expired and notice of the action was sent to the common council for confirmation.
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Jerôme Orcutt
Elmer H. Havens
William B. Boardman
Library
Uominon Council
Huntington Church Celebrates 200th Anniversary Tomorrow
Huntington Congregational marks two centuries since founding with a two day celebration. Luncheon at the parish house, 2 PM address by Rev Dr Willan Vernce Day of Bridgeport, church history read by Mrs Ing Goldspink, greetings by Rev George Hilton. Sunday worship features a baptism and bishoprics program with Rev Luther J Kenraton leading.
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Huntington, Dun
Huntington Congregational
Willan
Bridgeport
Ing Goldspink
George Hilton
Fhantington Episcopal Church
W. Bedard
Foorhow
Robert Whitehead
Stratford
Carl Wilhelm
Shelton
Caurch
Luther
Solo
I. Tucker
Sheilent Children's
Sto
Luther J. Kenraton
Danbury Normal School Graduates 140 Thursday
Danbury June 13. Congressman Sehuy ley Merritt of Stamford will be the municipal speaker at the Danbury Normal school exercises Thursday morning at 11. The class size, about 140, is the largest in school history. The closing of Bridgeport Normal made w 8 students transfer to Danbury. Reopening next fall will reduce next year’s class to about half. Diplomas will be presented by a State Board of Education member. The commencement program began with a reception and dance at the Hotel Gs. Field day is Monday, banquet Tuesday at Motel Green, class day activities after the banquet, picnic Wednesday at Pugnant park, graduation Thursday morning marking end of commencement week. Officers: President Miss Joseph Geary, Danbury. Vice-President Miss Rose Hearne, Bridgeport. Secretary Treasurer Miss Ursula Keane, Danbury. Teachers: Division A Miss Veronica Blake, Danbury. Aes Miss Ruth Hanna, Bethel. Dorothy Fitzgerald, Norwalk. Miss Mary Shkid, Norwalk. Miss Mary Colonnase, Bridgeport. Miss Lillian Kelly, Bridgeport.
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Danbury
Sehuyley Merritt
Stamford
Te Danbury Normal School
Bridgeport Normal School
Danbury Normal School
Sue Bridgenort
Schoo
State Board of Education
Hotel Gs
Motel Green
Pugnant Park
Gradiating
Cliss
Joseph Geary
Rose Hearne
Bridgeport
Ursula Keane
Tivisian
Veronica Blake
Aes
Ruth Hanna
Bethel
Dorothy Fitzgerald
Naigad
Mary Shkid
Suspects Held After Raid On Howard Farm
State Police and Ridgefield officers detained three youths after a raid on the Howard farm. Authorities seized thousands of dollars in stolen goods including livestock vehicles and accessories. About 200 of 400 chickens identified as stolen poultry. five dogs eight goats and two cattle found with throats cut. Investigators say the farm was a headquarters for a burglary ring and expect more arrests.
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Iffa
Howard
Denike
Autocrities
Drydlice
Uis
Bur
Pari
Asthori
U uleMelent
Vlley
Howard and
Dentke
John OC. Kelly
Leol'. Carreil
Edward Neating
Ridgefield
Conn
Young Howard
Reddy
Cookie Hat
Cat Bury
Farn House
Ownership of seven cars tied to fenry dog killings
Authorities hold thousands of stolen goods found near a farmhouse including automobiles and household items. Eight to ten dog carcasses were discovered tied to trees, suggesting a dog stealing and possibly chicken theft racket involving Demke and others. Several people were injured in a related incident in Slude and Greenwich.
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Feny
Niy
Demke
New York
Connecticut
Stratford High Science Teacher Resigns From Post
Stratford June 13 by Telegram Service. Teachers resign at Stratford High and nearby schools as vacancies open. H. W. Delano is reappointed after securing a state certificate. Several science and language teachers decline reappointments and plan to move to other towns. School savings program shows strong uptake with 98 percent of students participating and deposits nearing 9,859.03 at Stratford Trust.
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Stratford
Councilman
Hara Wardman
Bruce Avenue
Wardman
Startford Trust Company
H.W. Delano
Stratford High School
Misa M. Ron
Gomery
Air- Lawson
Ancien Whitney School
H. Wealrath
Franklin School
Aliee Tupsol
Beatrice Botles
Midveil Luther
Grace Burke
Alban Reynolds
Whitney School
Wilzabeth Andretta
Waslington
Rome
Wilton School Merger Plan discussed at town meeting
Wilton school committee finalized reports on building, sites and transportation for consolidation. Special town meeting at Town Hall Saturday will consider the plan. Events include a memorial for Mrs Lucy Esther Benedict and a nutrition lecture by Mrs Dakin at North Wilton home.
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Wilton
Lucy Esther, Benedict
Misa Brown
Arthur N. Benedict
Poon
Belden
Freg Ke Bunker
Mra Benedict
North Wilton
Howard
Frank N. Benedict
Local Women Promote Clean Up Efforts in Trumbull
A community event led by the Women's Community Club highlighted civic spirit as Mrs. Ems White spoke on the value of education and child schooling while volunteers organized a cleanup along a road near Nichols. The gathering showcased efficiency and collective effort in improving the town.
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Epencer
Toumbey
Nichols
Tanese
Cote
Agrix
Variety
Ems White
Euthyres
India
Miss Crothers to Read Newest Play at Ridgewood Country Club
Miss Crothers will read a new play by a summer resident near Danbury at a Ridgewood Country Club party next Saturday afternoon. The event benefits the club.
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Miss Crothers
Crothers
Bidgsbury
Danbury
Miss Crothere
Ridgewood Gountry Alub
Miss Crothe
New Norland
Mary the
Ehr
Fairfield High Names Flirtiest and Worst Grinders in Class of 1924
Fairfield High selected the class of 1924’s social leaders and humorists in a student vote. Winners include James Sharkey Ruth Milley as the flirtiest, with Robert Cherry Elena Ziroli cited as the biggest grinders and many peers named for categories like most energetic best dancers and wittiest.
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É. Alreteld
Tele
Fairfield High School
James Sharkey
Ruth Milley
Philp Brill
Emilin Dierenger
Philip Bull
Mike Dierenger
Priscilla Clarke
Robert Cherry
Bethel Wakeman
Elena Ziroli
James Gallagher
Helen Baker
George Kuruz
Loraine Mersl
Elas
James Bharkey
Lorraine Marsh
John Boirne
Josephine Midlock
George Kurtis
Elena Zirott
Clyde Buckingham
Vande Smith
John Beirne
Lorraine Maresh
Alice O'Hara
Princila Clarke
Seymour Baum
Elizabeth Garofalo
Elena Ziroil
Elena @Koll
Amelia Powel
Clayton Banks
Lorraine Marat
Police Seek Gang Behind Lafayette School Breakin
June 13 report says police investigate a ransacked Lafayette school with no damage found. Several small thefts trigger belief a gang of boys is involved. Local officers return from Canada, and many residents come home from college for summer.
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Shelton
Will leaves $9,000 to wife of Greenwich music director
Greenwich June 13 By Telegram Service The will of Dr Cari E Martin probated today leaves an estate of $9,000 to his wife. Dr Martin was director of music in the public schools at the time of his death and was once known nationwide as a baritone vocalist.
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Greenwich
Cari i E. Martin
Martin
Aga
Gololat
Red Rhode Island Reds Win Again in Storrs Poultry Test
Rhode Island Reds lead in the Storrs test week with 37 28 eggs and a yield of just over 6 percent. Fernside Farm Attleboro and Pinecrest Orchards Groton each tied for first with 61 eggs per week, while several White Leghorn pens and Barred Rocks show strong production. The article also discusses caponizing, its purpose, timing, and advantages for higher grade meat and prices.
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Storrs
Rhode Island
Fernside Farm
Attleboro
Mass
Pinecrest Orchards
Groton
W. HW. OB
Kent
Cazenovia
N.Y
Edgar Boughton
Wapping
Conn
Andrews
Ohr
Wallingford
C. T. Darby
North Branch
F. M. Johnson
Waldoboro
Alaine
Hilltop Farm
Suffield
Plymouth
Edgar Stoughton
F. Barber
Dover
Ameling Farm
Rolla
Purdue University
Lafayette
Ind
White Wyandottes
D. Co. Witmer
Joplin
Albert W. Buckhee
Wisner
N. Y
Pascets
W. Morani
Bethany
Frank P. Matteson
Davisville
Farside Farm
Adleboro
Saas
Red Mount Favor
Amherst
Mago
Sunset Poultry Farm
Franklin
White Leeborns
T. Darby
North Draneh
Farny Tate Sutfirid
Freres F. Lincoln
Mt. Carmel
Wahleboro
Maine
Newtown Court in Uproar Over Alleged Assault Trial
At Newtown June 13 the Justice court heard the third session of Wolf Bemmstein charged with assaulting Edward Mintz. The case adjourned until Thursday night amid conflicting testimony and repeated objections by state witnesses, while nearby events included a cider sale testimony and a later notice of Flag Day at Hawley school with Daughters of the American Revolution participation.
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Newtown
Wolf Bemmstein
Edward Mintz
PH. McCarsthy
Howard Mintz
John Materne
Julius Poles
Bernstein
Well Berstin
Benjamin Bernstein
Max Schim Melman
Wuntingtown
William Gomberg
Brooklyn
Johns O. Pitzschier
Dayton Street
Hawley School
Daughters of the American Revolution
Report of $590 loss by resident near Bullard factory
Charles Burns of 938 Stratford Avenue reported to police that he lost 590 dollars last night between the Bullard factory and his home. The note of the missing funds is unclear due to garbled text.
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Charles Burns
Stratford Avenue
Bullard
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