Most Persons Have Talent For Writing Critic Declares
Westport June 26. Florence Leste Griffiths writer critic and college teacher has joined the local art and authors colony. She says most people can write something worthwhile if they put their minds to it and that mastering story writing takes time. The war and world events provide rich plot material for authors she notes, urging readers to seek value in everyday topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westport
Florence Leste Griffiths
Grifths Cate Hive
Moss Pe Sons
Jerity
Manu
Europe
Milford Eyes Joint Police and Fire Headquarters
Milford officials push for a new combined police and fire headquarters to replace the inadequate Factory Lane facilities. The plan, discussed at Engine House 2, includes space for a service truck repair shop and an integrated fire alarm system, driven by rapid local growth and nearby new storefronts.
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Milford
Board of Fire Commi
de Devon
Bridgeport
William A. Ford
Board of Pot Commissioners
Lordship News Highlights Troop 2 Social and Park Plans
June 46 telegraph report notes Joseph Reynolds home in Worcester Mass. Boy Scouts Troop 2 to hold final social of the year May at 8:30 p.m. at the Country club. Committee lists Henderson Sweeney Jacobs Stanset Johnson Hale Buffinton. Flag raising planned by Lordship Troop and Girl Scout units near the park across from the Casing at 8 o'clock July morning. Improvement Association to fund pole, and a permanent pole may be installed. Gannesmond on Stucel street to be honored this week with a dance for daughters. Lordship meeting to discuss a completed draft presented for consideration with reports of the entire membership. Treasurer and Titer committee note nearly $250 on hand.
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Lordship
Joseph Reynolds
Worcester
Mass
Country Club
Walter Henderson
Edward Sweeney
Robert Jacobs
Stanset
Tohnson
Hale Buffinton
Spourca
Albany
W. G. da
Poplar
Gannesmond
Stucel
Nes
Bridgeoon
Treasu and Titer
Morally Bound to Pay Teacher Says Fairfield Counsel
Fairfield officials face a moral duty to pay a teacher off sick leave after scarlet fever. Town Counsel says not legally required but moral obligation. the committee sticks to its rule to avoid setting a costly precedent.
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Fairfield Counsel
Fairfield
Teleview
William J. Smith
Nen High Heal
Mabel R. Whitman
Lincoln School
Stratfield
John H. Ferry
H. N. Rennell
Minnie Welsh
H. H. Reaneil
N. H H. Hoyt
Tocal
Local notes from Ridgefield June events and actions
Ridgefield items report Mrs Charles Stenp visiting New York friends, Howard D Smith and Walter Smith returning from Syracuse with James Q Smith and Mrs Walter Smith, Katherine M Barnes hosting tea, George I Tockwell named Post Master to start July 1, and the wedding of Miss Ethel Denton Smith to Frederic Emery Pierce in New York on June 12. Also brief obituary for Mrs Mary Darcey Hogan of Ridgefield, long active in Red Cross. she died in Rock Island Illinois on June 20 and was Ridgefield’s early member of the National League for Woman's Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Gilbert
Misa Ethel Denton- Smith
Frederic Emery Pierce
New York City
Father Shortell
St. Mary's
Mary Darcey Hogan
Rock Island
Ill
Fairfield News Briefs From Windmill Beach To Legion Aid
Fairfield reports Edward Deming and family visiting Windmill Beach. Deming is an Indian subjects painter and his wife writes Indian and children books. William B. Glover’s son Wil returns this week. Sherman Child, long-time resident and son of late Frank S. Child, also in town. The American Legion George Alfred Smith post to help veterans with bonus forms at Legion hall on dates to be announced. A festiveale grounds at First M. Church, Southport. Stratfield Fire Department to host a dance at Lincoln School Friday night.
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Fairfield
Jnn
Edward Wt Deming
Rfield Beach
Deming
Wil
William B. Glover
Sherman Child
Stratford to Vote on $49,000 Bond for High School Expansion
Stratford plans a November referendum to raise about $49,000 beyond the $250,000 appropriation to complete the modern 22 room high school design including symposium auditorium gymnasium and science labs. The School Board favors the plan and the council will seek voter approval to fund the one story addition with bonds.
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Stratford
Telesarmaim Service
Stratford & Day
Stadford Tech
Chiel
Pers Mit
Symnasuim
Auditorian
Tained
Abava
Donila Sam
Lach
Ing Aheid
Te Rm
T. J. Pardy
Herbert W. Pardy
T. J. Construction Company
Long Hill Bride Weds James Compert of Bridepar
Doris Pardington daughter of Mr and Mrs John Pardington of Long Hill married James Compert of Bridgeport in a late afternoon ceremony at Calvary Episcopal church. Attendants included Thomas Pardington as best man and Anna Jewell as bridesmaid. The bride wore a white gown with illusion veil as music entertained guests. A reception followed at the couple’s home in Tria with family and friends present. The event raised funds for the Balding Band of the Trumbull Grange with a later evening program.
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Ong Ifill
Doris Pardingen
John Pardington
Bridgepar
Long Hill
James
Compert
Thomas Pardington Beothey
Anna Jewell
Meleh
Lynn Abbott
Tria
I the
Fae
Calvary Episcopal
Hawley High School Graduates Ten In Class of 19? Ceremony
Hawley High School held graduation for ten seniors in the auditorium as Charles G. Gill, chairman of the town committee, handed diplomas to the Class of 19?. Attending officials included Shores A. Panle and William A. Sctontin. Valedictorian Anna Marie Keane and historian Miss Jo ssib Harriette Tarnox led the program.
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Niow Town
Hawley High School
Charles Giia
Charles G. R
Shores A. Panle
Wiliam Va. Sctontin
Tohan H. Keane
Ho Duncombs
Hervey W. Wheeler
Tan
Alpal
Stoddard
Mem
Sey School
G. Herbert
Gongve
Michaes A. Regan
St. Roge’s
General Cunninahii
Stamgard
Ate. Tiking
Frederick Child Monthe
Jossib Harriette Tarnox
Elays
Anna
Marie Keane
Marolyn Wishbu
Hartford Seheals of Music
H. Carleton Hubbell
Gerald A. Cunninehan
Pol.lowing
Piane Adta
Natalie Kiernan
Diploas Dan
Ghatiman Morevig
Suhaat
Michael J. Tegan Memners
Heelyn Louise Bresson
Helen Veronica Crsey
Ruth Madeline Manton
Anna Meas Kane
Osxin
Clus Fetorian
Natalie Nan
Ruth Milhel
Id Mead
Aalutatorian
Charles Philips
Allen Griscum
Prizes Awarded to Six Newtown Music Students
A large audience heard the approval of awards given to six Newtown music students under Jennie Gregory. Ada Murphy of Main Street and George Geekle of Walnut Tree district received ten lesson scholarships. A five lesson prize went to Sarah Ferris of R Street. First prize for technique went to Margaret McGarthy of Main Street with a second prize to Ganson of Mata Street, both piano pupils at the event.
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Ada Murphy
Mainstreat
Gorge Geekle
Walnut Tree
Sarah Ferris
R Street
Margaret aicGarthy
Main Street
Main
Main Streeter Ganson of Mata Atrest
Scar Saenger
Stamford Plans Big July Fourth Observance
Stamford announces a July Fourth program at King Park featuring a 2 p.m. bank concert, a 2 36 p.m. baseball game likely St. Barnnose, a 7 51 p.m. band concert, Boy Scout program, and a mayoral fireworks speech by Phillips Sr.
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Stamford
Twallowe'n Park
Phillips, Sr
Patrols to Guard Stamford Parks on Halloween
Stamford June 25 Patrolman James Heffern is assigned to duty at the park from dawn until 6 PM daily to enforce park regulations for Halloween. He will have motorcycle assistance and make frequent trips to the park.
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Stamford
Telegam Service
Hallowe'en R
James Heffern
O'Slagk
Westport Notes On Local Collisions And Graduates
Westport items report Mrs Warren injured after a Post Road collision near the Country Club. Staples graduates poised for college next fall with names including Freder Piush and John Karsaniak. Fire Chief and Mrs Francis Durnigan attend the Great New England Fire Chiefs convention in Reslan. Married couple from New York proceed to Norwalk after their ceremony.
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Teles
Warren Sco- Rota
Woodside Avenue
Post Road
Country Club
Staples High Achonl
Pall Ut
Markus Freder Piush
John Karsaniak
J Gh College
John Geurth
Gat Treline
Rotary Club
Orlins
West Lore
Norwalk
Bowery Company
Maria Silvernan
New York City
New York
Norwall
Westwork County
Uedneias
Fairfield Resident Noted For Activity In Tunxis Hill
A Fairfield man in the Tunxis Hill section is described as an active resident with a substantial local following. He once operated a stable and remains a prominent figure in his area. the silhouette origin cited is G. & MacCormack of the Ritz in Fairfield.
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Tunxis Hill
G. &. MacCormack
The
Ritz
Fairfield
Newtown Schools Picnic at Hawley High
Newtown on June 26 held its annual picnic with pupils from district schools and Hawley school. Parents and townspeople attended the activities despite heat. The Hawley school hosted lemonade and snacks provided by the Newtown Parent Teachers Association, with Regional Supervisor EE Ward Ireland of Danbury in charge.
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Newtown
Tela
Hawley School
Hawley
le Cam
Newtown Parent-Teachers Association
Ward Ireland
Danbury
Trolley overturns truck near Westport. driver pinned
The Bridgeport Norwalk trolley struck a stalled truck on the Post road and overturned it. Driver John Slish of this town was pinned beneath the wreck and taken to Norwalk hospital with possible internal injuries. The incident followed Slish releasing children he had been hiding from the road. The trolley was operated by Moulerman Richard Bannon and Conductor John Chase.
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Westport
John Backiel
Greens
Post Road
Bridgeport-Norwalk
John Slish
Slish
Norwalk
Moulerman
Richard Bannon
John Chase
Easton Class Day Exercises Highlight Graduates and Visitors
Easton June 6. Class Day exercises at Bridgenorm High School featured local graduates and visitors. Attendees included Miss Liean Marsh Miss Esther Shaw Miss Dorothy Marsh and Lawrence Marsh plus Mrs John Candee MW Robert Marah and others. The Lee Methodist pastor Rev Henry McCallum announced Lord's Supper at morning service and several candidates will be baptized and admitted to membership. Epworth League service in the evening will be conducted by Izra Seeley.
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J. Radoppi
Milton McCauley
Grangepart
Peggy Collie
Pairfeld
Anna W. Beardsley
Bridgeport
Henry McCallum
George Marsh
Lois
Leanor Marsh
Charles Wade
Fairfield
George
Aimel
Epworth League
Iizra Seeley
Ancient Fairfield Church Plans Modern Parish House
VAIR FULD June 26 By Telegram Service A drive to raise funds for a parish house will open Sunday by the United Church of Christ Congregational. The plan includes a large auditorium and several small rooms to expand religious and community activities. Walter Redfield, drive chairman, lists sponsors and helpers for the fundraising effort.
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Vair Fuld
Iet
Church of Christ
Soleil Runda Frei
William Hareace
United Wauken
Bridgeport
Henry W. Hinehs
Will Waller
Campa
Ragals
Lagmien
Pavian House
Mr. Redfield
Warren Cowles
Thonaldson
John H. Grant
Éid
Young
Fairfield
Jesus
Walter M. Redfield
Patial House
BE. CL Hunter
H. F. Wiker
B. Dev
B. Z. Blanchard
Robert A. Knight
Joseph Harkey
Mills
Wife Declares Desertion Ends Marriage in Port Chester Court
In Superior Court Judge Maltbie granted a divorce on desertion grounds. Girton Wymal mer of Fairfield testified his wife disliked his high school jobs and that they fled to Canada with Mrs Howley, who later sought a divorce after returning home. The couple had wed five years earlier.
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Girton Wymalmer
Fairfield
Port Chester
N.Y
Superior Court
Maltbie
Paljs
Alagefield
Mra Thomas
Toronto
Canada
Howley
Devon Grammar School Graduates Class of 31 Today
The eighth grade exercises at Devon Grammar School will be held tomorrow at 4 o clock in the Devon theatre. A class of 31 will receive diplomas, with Rev. William Guggenhein delivering the address and diplomas presented by H. S. Matheson, Supt. of Schools.
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Devon Grammar School
Devon
Devon Theatre
Ablon
William Guggenhein
Devon Linion Church
H. S. Mathewson
Doris Tbolsford
John Maher
Sanford Plat
Andrew Baltrenis
Yolen Howarth
Ruth Brown
James McQuillan
Bioma Sharmann
Anna Novak
Edward Nagle
Evelyn Kling
Milvin Burke
Alice Miller
Chester Clement
Anna Stalling
Herbert Franch
Vila Sister
Willian Fyfe
William Martin
Mabel Graham
Alexander Koval
Roger Christian
Nettie Miller
John Hay
Ethel Newhall
Dorothy Raymond
Stanley Zaprazka
Charles Drinkwater
Ruth Philpot
Ronald Ober
Beulah Kimberly
N.Y
Ber Almstead
Natgatuckine
George Poller
Jim Street
Bridgeport
Union Cemetery
Stratford
Ruth Thornthwaite
Daunghter
Russell Thornthwaite
Four Corners
Devon School
Two Cent Gas Profit Disputed in State Tax Suit
The state earns a two cent profit on each gallon of gasoline sold at Petal and collects five cents per gallon tax, per injunction suit against the state in district court. Dunn is cited with 26. SITGUN TALDS. The filing requests clarity on the tax and profit structure.
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Sitgun
Dunn
Petal
Milford Drum Corps Plans Second Annual Beach Outing
Milford hosts the Warner Brother Grenadier Drum Corps for a Saturday parade and field day at Myrtle Beach. Invitations have gone to 160 corps from New England New York and New Jersey. Prizes include 19 silver cups 11 gold medals and 38 prize awards with contests at two o clock and a dance in the Oak Cove.
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Milford
Walnut
Myrtle Beaches
Warner Brother Grenadier
Myrtle Beach
Corta
New England
New York
New Jersey
Botsford
Naugatuck Avenue
Oak Cove
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Crusader
Pardy
Pardy Company
William P. Kirk Company
Ik Ca
Western Engineering and Construction Company
Timate
Kirk Company
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Mrs
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Tarbox
Sandy Hank
Frederick C. Mead
Deliverish
Finley High School
Senford Mead
Bouth Center District
Anna Marti
Thomas CG
Itoane
Stamford Parks
Fairfield Profiles
Hawley High
Easton
Dr. Day
Henry W. Hincks
United Church
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