Weston Church Invited to Norwalk Dedication
Weston Congregational Church invited to attend the Norwalk dedication service on March 16 at 1:30 pm. a Fellowship service to follow at 7:30 pm with an organ recital on March 27 at 7:30 pm. Names of local residents and townspeople connected to the invitation and events are listed.
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Weston Church
Norwalk
Frank Fitch
Robert Wison
Raymond Fitch
Ilhe Brettweiser
Frank Ferris
Wiliam Walter Been Milford
Eula Frandon
Helen Budd
Minnie Strang
Kenneth Jetch
Board of Selectmen
Edward Budd
Robert Kippen
Joseph Gal
Faith L. Berrien
Milford
Westeray
Ansonia Fires Purchase Showdown Over New Truck
In Ansonia March special the fire department debates buying a Mack truck favored by aldermen Seegerg and Mange versus a Seagrave model, with the mayor backing the latter. The Seagrave costs 11,000, over the 7,000 budget, while the Mack can be bought for about 1,100 more. Also noted are local staff changes and a hospital update on two assault victims, with one still in danger and the other recovering but without clear assailant details.
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Milford
Board of Trustees
Dosh
Highway Department
Boston Post
New Haven
Berrie
Washington Street
Ansantanie
Masonic Hall
Milford High
Calvin ‘Coolidge
Shore Red
Tub
Walnut Beach
State and Game Commission
Pheasanta
Comnisson
Ansonia
Seegerg
Mange
Fire Committee
Crarter Hose Company
Boston
New York
California
Seagrave
Board of Apportionment
Gertrude Peckham
Western Talon Telegram Company
Sean McConney
Morria Silverstein
Griffin
Walle Silverstein
Mmob Aaronson
Mr. Silverstein
Fairfield declares for annual declamation cup contest
Fairfield High leads Triangular Declamation Contest preparations with Stratford Milford and Warfield High schools. The event unfolds in Dalfield during the second week of May amid school renovations and cup history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Stratford
Milford
Warfled
Dalfield
Charles Francis Otto
Grasmera
Holland Hill
Easton Grangers Plan Whist and Pinochle
Stamford resident made defendant in undertaker suit. Frank Nichelo of Kew Milford Conn allegedly owes $275 for an undertaker bill. The case involves a contract where payment disputes arose after a contractor’s employee, Aeichelos’s son, was drowned and claimed the father asked shipment to Kew Wilford. Nichelo allegedly paid only part and refused refunds, leading to a civil suit seeking the balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easton Grangers
Stamford
Vale
Frank Nicheln
Kew
Milford
Conn Aichelo
Valerio
Gloucester
Vilerio
Kew Wilford
Nichelo
James
Greeley
Userlo
Sit
Whist Night Planned at Grange Halls March 12
The enterLinmen committee of the Jasicn Gringe met at the home of Mr and Mrs Robert Maan to plan a whist in aid of a priorite party at the Grange halls Thursday evening March 12. Prizes will be awarded for high scores, and refreshments served. Committee members include Miss Regni Steucelk, Miss Margaret Moran, Miss Christine McSray, Lyph et Maquat and Martin Steurek. Several neighbors of Mr and Mrs Leroy Wheeler attended the event and other locals were noted as guests and attendees at related ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickett
John & Petrie
Postroaa
Columbua Phonograph Company
EF W
Picket
George and Smith Poa No 74
The
American Legion
Scheol Committee
St Paul's Gulch
St Pauls Church
Fairfield
Legion Hall
Fairfield High School
Collegiate Preparatory School of
New Haven
Airfield High School
Flfor
Mill Plain Improvement Association
Russell Jennings
Comrades
Church of Christ
Fist Church of Christ Council
Mendel Perrys Store
Southport
Kings Daughters of the Methodist Church
First Church of Christ
Arthur Wheeler
Mildred
Femis
Mia Fart
Seeley
Merch
Wise Winnie Smith
Miss Warforle
Amsbroge
Marshall
George March
Dred Mirsh
Robert Vmaquat
Jon FO Slade
Tgonduin Road
Brookman
Ift
Beardsley Engagement Noted Amid Local News
Huntington residents report engagements and illnesses as Miron Beardsley and Humailton Abercen announce their match. The column notes social teas, visits, and a diphtheria case at Bridgeport hospital, with committee meetings and party plans for upcoming local events and officer nominations.
Two Nearby Residents Reach Century Milestones Bethel
In Bethel the first week of March honors Mrs Sarah Wakelee aged 101 and Miss Sarah Hepburn aged 100 from Milford. Wakelee, born March 4, 1824, lived in Bethel most of life with family. Hepburn, daughter of Captain Richard Hepburn, grew up Milford and later lived with nieces in Milford. A memorial at Milford hall praised Hepburn’s long life, joining a trio of aging relatives whose combined ages total 236 years.
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Bethel
Bridgeport
Sarah Wakelee
Ly Heavk Avenue
Sarah Curtis Hepburn
Gulf Street
Milford
Mr. Wakelee
Charles Wakelee
Newtown
Behe
Mildred Hart
Mra Wakelee
Wakelee
Elizabeth Heyes
Carre Sherman
Sher
Wan
Miss Hepburn
Richard
Harriet Miles Hepburn
New York
D. A
Memorial Hall
Mary Merwin Tibball
Putnam
D. Ark
Misses
Sarah and
Jane O*donno
Mre Wallace Chase
Boosters Plan Boosting Bulletin For Danbury and Its Industries
Danbury boosters club of business men considers a pamphlet detailing the city and its industries. Powell Chandler proposes folders with a city map history of Danbury and its industrial assets to attract prospective manufacturers and settlers. Funds are to be raised to cover expenses ahead of the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danbury
Panbery
Danbury Boosters Club
Powell Chandler
Local society notes from Redding March gathering week
Miss Jessica Sanford hosts bridge at home on Ridge amid nurse Mrs Emory P Sanford presence. Mrs Chamberlain of New York visits Mr and Mrs Treibett S Barnes. A women auxiliary meeting at Christ Church and a Mother and Daughter luncheon plan unfold for March 7 at Christchurch rectory. Inaugural program heard on radio as President Coolidge is sworn in.
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Jessica Sanford
Emory P Sanford
Bridge
Chamberlain
New York
Washington
President Coolidge
Hirold Tidvraras
Harry WarFailan
Tpiseam
Bethel
Davis Semretart
Dasmestic Missiong
Local Notices from Monroe March Meeting and Elections
Mrs John Wit and Mr Merwin Burr hosted guests at Baeton. Dorothy Abe Slam elected treasurer for the year. Mrs Eduard Curtisy named marshal of the March committee. A 490d suite was planned for the Monroe Fire house on Saturday March 14 at 3 o clock. Harmony Grange members attended a Pomona meeting at Kent with several attendees reporting a pleasant session.
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Monore
John Wit
Merwin Burr
Baelton
Edward Curtisa
Curtiss Judgin
Waterbury
Leonard Cin USA
Dorothy Abe Slam
Eduard Curtisy
Mirch
Monrue
Harmony Grange
Honsatonie Valley
Pomona Strang
Kent
Charles Steey
John Pur
Kenneth Bur
Arthur Curtiss
Danbury Halves Tax Rate to Eighteen Mills
Danbury boards cut the local tax rate by a half mill to 18 mills for the coming year. The 23.173 million grand list, up 1.5 million, supports a 607,092 dollar appropriation. The extra half mill funds town debt payoff, with city and town combined likely totaling around thirty mills.
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Danbury
Bord of Finance
Plor
Local notes from Ridgefield and Bridgeport society events
Residents move and long time locals featured in society items. Mrs Percival Himphrey wins the Latuerick of the New York Journal last week, with Margaret Seymour, Wiss Mary Felder of New York among the weekend attendees. Nita Keeler returns after traveling in Thayne XN Aussany. Bridgeport events include a Western Union Telegraph service worker interlude and a Congregational church supper with 40 attendees. Wilmns Workers Club seventh graders stage a room entertainment featuring Finest Mead, Howard Mitchell, Mary Alle Davis, and Marton Hallock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mam Steel
Jidgefie
Birch
Danhbrry
Mins Steel
Percival Himphrey
Latuerick
New York
Mve Dollara Mga
Margaret Seymour
Wiss Mary Felder
Puesta
Ming Seymour
Mies
Nitta Keeler
Thayenne
Aussany
Seymour Operatoer
Western Union
Bridgeport
Wilmns Workers Club
Benjamin Franklin
Finest Mead
Howard Mitchell
Mary
Allee Davis
Marton Hallovk
Banning of Park Project Pleases Lordship People
Lordship residents cheer the State Park Commission decision to exclude Lordship as a state park site. The article notes concerns over home surroundings and peace, amid external agitation, and mentions local figures and community activities in Lordship and nearby Stratford. It also covers social events and visits, including talks by Rav Maurice J Duncklee and various local engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vartona
Lordship Manor Improvement Association
State Park Commission
Fairfield Court Seeks State Action On Driver License
Fairfield March report states the State Commissioner of Motor Vehicles may revoke licenses after a summons for reck less driving. Benjamin of Hartford failed to appear after a summons issued in October, with Judge Hall directing communication with the commissioner. Several other cases: Luchnick fined $26 for reckless driving, Latimer charged with intoxication, Wernesky fined for non support, and De Rosa and Blesky facing liquor charges continued. Nevel cited for driving without proper mirrors, Tierno fined for road rule violation, Setko failed to appeal. details of sentencing and bonds noted.
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Fairfield, March
Fpe
Moto Vehicles
Haskell Benjamin
Hartford
Upper
Fairfield
Arthur J Bennett
Clarence R. Hall
William A.’ Kinsoa
Jurge Hall
Benjaminn
Donatab'e Bennett
Bennett
Frank Latimer
Waterbury
Bennett Op
Costa Piter Wernesky
Contable
Joaph B.lesky
Carmello de Rosa
Joganee Samuel Nevel
Norwalk
Michael
Stamford Special Meeting on School Bonds and Building
Stamford plans a special town meeting for March 10 at 8:15 p.m. in the school auditorium. An adjourned session precedes it, with a report by the special committee on the school building program, land acquisitions, and additions to several school facilities.
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Stamiford
Stevens School
Henbrook
Stegers
Acto
Logia Ition
Man Hurt After Bumped From Car In Norwalk
Edward Champagne of Norwalk lies in the hospital tonight with a fractured right ankle after being knocked from a running board as a car driven by Oller Smith passed on Main Street. Champagne was riding in the path when struck by the truck's passage.
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Norwalk
Mareh
Edward Champagne
Ate Walk
Oller Smith
Main Street
Champagne Way
Smiths
Norwalk Man Henry D Cornell Dies After Long Illness
Norwalk March 5 Special Henry D Cornell 70 died at his home 4 Main Street this afternoon after lingering illness He leaves his wife one son two brothers and two sisters He was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Forestern of America and Company Funeral from the home Saturday at 230 pm Rev Triest Me Gregor pastor of the Congregational church officiating Burial in Norwalk cemetery
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Norwalk
Henry D Cornell
Main Street
Aingering Fness
Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Forestern of Amerita, and Company
Triest
Gregor
Congregational Church
Derby Board of Trade hosts large Derby guest night
About 100 guests attended the Derby Shelton Board of Trade event at the Hotel Fork last night. The program, run by the house committee, featured bridge, pinochle, billiards and pool with several winners honored. Luncheon followed. local police and hospital notes report injuries from lifting and a deer incident investigated by game wardens.
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Derby
Derby-Shelton
Henry R. Naylor
Warren M Beers
Cat Dekton
Frank LE. Burchfield
Frank J Conway Grandon
D Gates L. M Parsons
Donald Waldhave
Io Hospital
Thomas Shay
Oates Brothers
Parlato
Iran
Charlee Tertizzy
Minerva
Shay
Tertiary
Tony Pigaty
Frank Wella
Heard’s Mills
Fish and Game
James D Healey
BJ Healey
Main Street
Toneph William
Misa Allcgy Daley
Maple Street
Irving School
Love of Children Reunites Stamford Divorced Couple
After three years apart Mr and Mrs Lloyd Bromfield reconciled over their three children. The pair, previously divorced, married again today at Union Memorial Church in Glenbrook, Yonkers engineer Mr Bromfield and his wife plan to live with their children after a second honeymoon.
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Stamweord
Lloyd Bromfield
Bromfield
William Burtis
Glenbrook Stamford
Chiildren
Res
Evers
Union Memorial Church
Glenbrook
Yonkers
Long Hill Young Folk and District Social Notes
Long Hill and Bridgeport community news with a dance honoring Misa Viola Sutherland, Stitch n Time club meeting Thursday, charity play tickets via Mrs Lucas, local visits by Myron Lowe and others, Seeley plans to travel via Panama Canal, and various social gatherings at homes of Hubbell, Johnson, Wiles, and Austin.
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Litz
Misa Viola Sutherland
Stitch N Time Chib
Huasday
Mrs Lucas
Mra Lucas
Buiday
L R Wildman
Myron Lowe
Lois and
Paul Lowe
Mra le Lowe
Danbury
Albert Lowe
Chicago
Saniel
Beeley Yewves
Los Angeles
California
Fred F Wales
Peter Kinghorn
Seeley
Panama Canal
Nia Tacretla Lane
Stepney
Ane
Mia Homer Hubbell
Merwin W Johnson and
Solon
B Wiles
Monroe
Samuel G. Seeley Sam
Tsaars
Washington Donn
Mia Wetbert Weath
Homer Hubbell
Rehod Waparm
Mary Austin
Silver Mine
Norwalk
Riters
George Cole
Nafternow
Rey Tucus
Juvas
Mateh
J B Hud
Arthur Paddock
Bridgeport
Local Lady Credits Herbal Lax A Tone Relief
A Bridgeport reader recounts dramatic benefits from Herbal Lax A Tone. She describes relief from back pains gas stomach distress and vomiting spells after using the preparation and endorses its wider introduction at Hindley Arcade.
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Bridgeport
Hindley Arcade
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