Ridgefield Flower Growers Meet for Sprue Study
Ridgefield Horticultural society meets at Congregational church Wednesday March 7 at 7 pm with Arthur Harrington to present an illustrated talk on flowering shrubs. Also notes on Mary Rebekah lodge pie euchre, dog show honors, League of Women Voters hosts, Sunshine Society meeting, and local social events. Family news includes Ridgefield bakery sale, Hurgeier family vacation plans, M C A Pioneer Group organizing with officers, and Ladies Aid at Meta odiet church with Junior Group elections.
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Ridgefield
Ridgefield Horticultural Society
Congregational Church House
Arthur
Harrington
New York
Mary Rebekah Lodge
Wil
Masonic Hall
Wed-nenday
Talavara Margaret
Reginald Lewis
Madison Square Garden
Hartford
C.F. Arnold Brewer
League of Women Voters
Sunshine Society
St. Stephen's Priam House
May Hoyt
Mt. Kisco
Charles Brown
Mise Hoyt
Brown
Rudolph Hurzeler
Bruno Heitz
Wearnhardt Bruder
Hurgeier
Germany
S Witeerland
Ruth
Topir Homie
Oscar Wilson
Jonson DeForest
Keeler Sez Keamt
Philip Walters
J. W. Lambertom
Ladies’ Aid Society
Meta~odiet
Ira Wixsom
St. Stephen's Pariah
Misa Perrin
Gertrude Miller
Frank Parke
Helen Crossman
Gordon Forsythe
Ellsworth Brown
Benjamin & Selleck
Frank Wallington
Wil Mam Weinberger
Alfred Mitchell
Local Social Notes and Home Improvements Update
David Morpus and Samuel Swoverk family members and Eric Langemeeyer are noted in personal notices. Alterations at a home include additions and interior improvements. A Dettsen sermon was preached at Sl's church Friday evening. The public is asked to post parcels on our side only. Freeborn and dvart ter Helen visited Mr and Mrs Fred Thomas of Byron Park.
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David Morpus
Samuel Swoverk
Eric Langemeeyer
Samuel Swved
Blisworth L. Brow Sentlemen
Herder Nest
Rasege Et Wilson
Ridgefeld
Thursstey
Freeborn
Dvart Ter
Helen
Fred Thomas
Bryon Park
Eleanor Rogers
Louise Lyon
North Wilton
Greenfield 4
Boston
Ruth Miller Chmtee
New York
Wilton
Stamford Symphony Orchestra
Stamford
Chamtee
Marlo Chamlee
Daniel Lucas
Cannondale
St. Ike's Hospital
Norwalk
Republican Women's Club
Round Table
Rownyton
East Norwalk
South Novalis
Belen Hill
Belden Hill
Marian Severs
Josephine Segers
Henric Seggers
Roward Barnes
Carin Johnson
Casin Johnson
Edward Gilbert
Fred Gibert
Burton Evins
Seymour Robinson
Jane Stevenson
Frances Benefict
Marjorie Evans
Margaret Benefict
Dorothy Jenks
Volton Vasale
Danbury Town Tax Rate Same as Last Year
Danbury plans an eighteen and one half mill town tax for the year starting April 1, with city taxes to be set around thirteen mills. Total town appropriations reach 641,863 with a grand list of 30,184,079 and estimated tax income near 642,000. Schools receive 346,018. general town uses 295,844 including 25,000 for a municipal aviation field. Democrats plan a March 15 banquet as city elections approach amid mixed party control in the council.
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Danbury
Town Board of Estimate
Democrats
Hotel Green
M. A. Lynch
Democratic Town Committee
New York
al Smith
Wil
Anthony Sunderland
Common Council
Dog Warns Family Of Gas Poisoning In Norwalk
In Norwalk on a Saturday night a fox terrier warned his owners, Mr and Mrs Nicholas Mugavero, and their two sons Angelo and Edward of gas poisoning. The dog pawed at Mrs Mugavero then collapsed. She fainted at the door and was helped upstairs by Mr Mugavero who opened windows. Edward followed, Angelo remained unwell. Dr John W Vollmer treated the family. Angelo stayed ill from suspected gas poisoning.
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Norwalk
Los the
Wves
Nicholas Mugavero
Angelo
Edward
Mr. Mugavero
Mrs. Mugavero
Mr. Mugaverd
John W. Vollmer
Norwalk Man Claims Car Return by Constable Found
Frank Venet of Harbor Avenue Norwalk claims a car found by Constable H. R. Biwanrl near Branson Avenue and Ruthport, with unclear details in the damaged text. The note references a vehicle, a suspect or witness, and a dated location, but legibility is limited.
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Norwalk
Paireteld Sael
H.R. Biwanrl
Huntington Grange hears speech on healthy chicks
Special correspondent L M Chapman reports Huntington Grange hearing about healthy chick campaigns. Eight points start with clean and includes clean tested chicks brood house ground litter and feed hoppers. Emphasis on disinfection ventilation and rotation of land to reduce disease. peddlers barred from runs. State tests verify flocks over 100. Community actions include fire fighter pay concerns and plans for a play and parish house committees.
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Huntington
L. M. Chapman
Farmill River Grange
Connecticut
New Jersey
New England
Pala Edwin S$. Vargoshe
Grange
John B. Russ
George Arundell
Charles E. Millard
E. Leslie Baldwin
Albert T. Cook
Bert Lockwood
George Bradbury
George W. Judson
Gaylord
Winsted
Judson Wil
Robert Deline
Walnut Tree Hall
Shelton
Leroy Hubbell
Son
Waterbury
Floyd Booth
Ripton Street
Curtiss Ferris
Bridgepo
Arthur Ferris
Westport Board Sets 16 Mills Tax Rate for 1937 Budget
Westport officials adopt a 16 mill levy for 1937 with a 0.4 mill higher rate than last year due to a $200,000 ground VAT increase. Grand totals reach 822,105,701 with 955,500.51 to be taxed, excluding 19,000 for water rates pending. Tax bills will be mailed soon. delinquent payments incur penalties. The town plans to disband the fire district. water department is reorganizing.
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Wentport
Lena
Sriouls
Kendal
Kaw
Westport
Dietrwb
Westport News Summary of Local Happenings
Westport police managed traffic after a heavy crane halted signals at Riverside Avenue and Single Street. A pocketbook found by Victor J. Gromites of Roseville was returned to Mrs John J. Covie of Evergreen Avenue. The Westport Y.M.C.A. Older Boys conference will be held March 30 to April 1 with delegates from surrounding towns staying with local families. Fishermen report scarce catch as cold weather lingers, with smelt fishing closed until April 15 and hatchery plans to boost local supply.
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Wesport
Newwood
Leste Saiffert
Merrick H. Cooley
Westport
Spason
Riverside Avenue
Sinle Street
Harvey K. Allen
State Highway Department
Victor J. Gbromites
Roseville
Rou
Saugatuck
Wilton P T A plans for new school meeting
Wilton residents invited to a March 6 meeting at Congregational Church to hear building representatives and architects discuss the proposed school. Teachers urged to attend and voters to learn details before town meeting.
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P.t.association
Wilton
Parent Teacher Association
Wheter
Republican Women's Club
Maud A. Baker
Norwalk
Baldwin Apple Distribution and Growth Conditions
The Baldwin apple is widely distributed across the United States and has been grown in diverse soils and climates for many years. Research from the New York State Horticultural Department at Geneva involved 40 sites supplying trees to the station orchard, comparing growth with other varieties and noting that brd- win or dessert types may not develop similarly across regions due to varying soil and climate conditions.
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Atlantic
Pacific
New York State Horticultorit Department
Geneva
United Stat
Gull
Elias
Prohibition Cuts Death Rate in Connecticut White Claims
Joseph H. White, superintendent at the Connecticut Anti-Salon League, argues that prohibition has reduced CT deaths by about six thousand annually since its start seven years ago. He cites declines in tuberculosis, pneumonia, and alcohol-related diseases, though warns bootleg liquor counterbalances gains and praises public health improvements from steadier living and family sanitation.
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Conn
Uesertion
Peoples’ Presbytersia Vburels
Jakph IL. White
Connecticut Anti-Salon League
West End
Covial Welin Arenes Ecucation
AL Lester Medical Fredlyy T
Samon
Cohol
White
Prescott Arrested After Driving Wrong Way on Post Road
WAIRFIELD March 4. John W Prescott of North Benson road was summoned to appear in Town Court Monday on charges of violating traffic laws by failing to yield and driving on the wrong side. He reportedly caused an accident on Post road in Southport near Buckington coal yard, damaging two cars and injuring no one. Additional crash details mention other drivers and a tow truck, with damage estimates around $124.
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Wairfield
John W. Prescott
North Benson Road
Mouay
Tran
Prescott
Tao
Post Road
Southport
Buckington
New Munford
Hor. Elwood
Ice House Burns on Wade Farm Fire Totals Structure
The ice house on Charles S. Wade’s farm on Upper Park Avenue near Trumbull was destroyed, with flames reaching the adjacent buildings. Firefighters used chemical tanks from multiple apparatus, and the blaze started from sawdust combustion. crews from Regine, Beardslee, and other companies fought the fire after a call around 2 AM.
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Charles S. Wade
Upper Park Avenue
Trumbull
Tne
Fire Department
Regine Company $2
Linek Company i
Ceuree Po Beardslee
Guat
Caver
Cheaares
Boasce
Geass
Phefer Louse
Germans Honor Their War Dead In Berlin Ceremony
In Berlin Aureh 42 reports a nationwide observance of Germanys war dead. The Reichstag was draped in black velvet with silver wreaths as catafalques, regalia, and veterans formed a guard. President Hindenburg arrived with leaders to witness prayers, music, and speeches as a salute was given and planes released black streamers.
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Berlin
Arelated Press
Germany
Reiehstag
Remedk
Traperndbies
Blndeubtrs
Ue Ropwichlie
Hindenburg
Soc
Rabbi Wise Deplores American Inhospitality
New Haven March 4 Rabbi Wise lamented American hospitality as a "half century ago" best in the world but now restrained by a partial door that limits entrance to newcomers. He spoke on "The Jews and the New Americanization."
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Rabbi Wise
New Haven
Associated Press
America
Cent
Dr. Wist
Amusement lineup highlights at the Palure theatre
The article lists featured performers Hull Jackson Agnes Nichals Harry Len Frances Han Billy Lyon George Karrack CuFsine Eloise Dwan Gladys Lockeed Ealiim Koughlin Winnie Nichol and a large supporting cast. It praises Bebe Daniele Paramousit stat and mentions the dark-eyed star AgalD in the opening night. Marble notes a 40-person ensemble and a ceremony with George Cuyot and Elizabeth presenting Whady Deas.
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Hind
Daniele
Ereen Agald
Palure
Richaire Artou
Wil Bowell
Onklen
Rat Vhariet Selon
Rehine Conkha
George Lois
Metbournt MacDowell
Aeding & Barun
Crawfern
Sven
New
Eughina
George Cuyot
Pric
Elivaneth
Leper Vercon
Asters Dahon
del Chon
Ares
Eelelis Leek
Dig
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Rue i Galina
State Anti-Saloon League
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