Milford Firehouse Plans Upset By Wrangle Over Site
Milford March 22 Special. Firehouse project at standstill after underwriters require alarm system 50 feet from nearby garage. Board favors placing alarm 25 feet from garage, risking a higher 35 point insurance rating. Also reports on Milford high school debates, grade school exhibition, a one act play, scout rally, septic tank talks, and poet Waldo Snow gifting a library volume.
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Milford
Wiliam M. O'Hara
Board of Fire Commissioners
P. Charnock
New England Fire Exchange
Boston
William O'Hara
Prank Hunter
Asheim
O'Rara
Leonard Asheim
Boar
Food Sale Planned at Charles Phalen’s Store on River Street
A charity bake sale will be held at Charles Phalen’s store on River Street starting Saturday at noon with Mra W Morsn as committee chair. Milford police report a burglary at Palm House bakery Fort Trumbull Beach with losses including an instant heater a doughnut machine and a white center table. Police are investigating the break in and theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Phalen
River Street
Mra. W. Morsn
Milford
Hve
Mayer Dumarken
Main Street
Bridgeport
Palm House
Fort Trumbull Beach
Stratford Women Oppose Recall Plan in Town Meeting
Stratford March 22 Special Women opposed to the People's General Committee met at Stratford Tavern led by Mrs Joseph Hancott to discuss recalling Councilman Layard Savaccol of the Second district. A recall petition is planned after April 1. Police reports show Frank D Ryan of Worcester Mass with a long criminal record across Waterbury Stamford Bridgeport and other New England cities. He used aliases and had multiple arrests including burglaries with sentences up to six months. A stolen auto case reversed when loaned by a friend. Delphian and Study Club notes and Lordship School updates complete this town notice.
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Stratford
People’s General Committee
Joseph Hancott
Main Street
Stratford Tavern
Sratford Avenue
Layard Savaccol
Frank D. Ryan
Worcester
Mass
William B. Nichols
Washington
Ryan
Nichols
Todey Police
Waterbury
Stamford
Bridgeport
New England
Scalia
Starttorn
Springfield
Holyoke
William F. Howard
Frank Snow
John Brennan
James Hughes
Harry Hubbell
West Broad Street
William Derlein
Booth Street
Derlein
May Curtis
Paradise Green
Paradise Green Place
Maurice Eager
Alice May Wilcorson
Anna Kablerski
Lordship School
Lordship
Ith
Ness
Fairfield Legion Members Hear Clubhouse Plans
Fairfield March 22. The American Legion George Alfred Smith Post 74 will hear a report by the building committee chaired by John A. Johnson outlining plans for a new one story brick clubhouse at Reef Road and Crescent Place. Ground breaking may occur soon with occupancy planned within months. Fundraising led by Mrs. H. D. C. Glover nears 5000, with over 1000 contributed or donated in labor. The planned layout includes a main hall, card room, women’s room, coat room, and a kitchen with street and main hall entrances.
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Fairfield
George Alfred Smith
The
American Legion
John A. Johnson
Legion
Theodore Vissehen
George Burley
Reef Road
Crescent Place
American Legion Post
Annie Burr Jennings
Veterans’ Home
Man Hall
H. D.C. Glover
Moorlands
Beachroan
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Delmar
Markle
Oberammergn
Child Memorial Parish House
Clarence E. Swift
Stratfield Parent Teacher Association
Lincoln School
H. J. Walker
Hoyt Catlin
Provost
Fairfield Garden Club
Joseph Wickham Roe
Charlotte Lacey
Old Tees
DeVer H. War Her
Post Road
Penfield Road
Charlotte C. Foster
Ion
Local Events and Community Notices in Monroe Town
March events include St Peters Episcopal Guard hosting an 8 Lenten clam chowder supper at Congregational church parlors with candy and fancy work on display. Stepney pinochle hosted by Mr and Mrs John Keller Saturday. Schools close Friday for Danbury teachers convention. Monroe Fire Company benefit whist planned March 30 with Ebbe Damm as chairman and prizes donated. Mrs Walter Lyons and daughter visit Long Island. condolences for cousin Frank Griswold Goshen observed Tuesday.
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Monroe
Cies’ Guard
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
Congregational Church
Stepney
John Keller
Danbury
Monroe Town Hall
Monroe Fire! Company
Ebbe Damm
Walter Lyons
Long Island
Edward M. Beardsley
Edger Northrop
Eugene Northrop
Couein
Frank Griswold
Goshen
Local Parent Teacher Association Sees Leadership Change
Mrs. Datiel Olson resigns as president of the Grasmere Parent Teacher Association and Mrs. Deyo becomes president to serve the remainder of the term. The group plans to attend the state convention in Waterbury on April 2 and 3. Evvaa club hosts annual birthday supper at the Child Memorial with Mrs. Morr'y Burr as general chairman. Monthly chairmen listed from January to December.
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Jennings Road
Meigh Street
Holland
Datiel Olson
UN Gracuere Pacent
Assumation
Comtmunity
Redbank
An. I
Deyo
Fie T
Horn
Olson
Aul Vo Bus Mune
Moss Bouiees I Mirfis
Grasmere
Waterbur
Evuoa Club
Lie Child Memorial
Morr’y Burr
Gener
K. Benedict
L. B. Ferry
Fled crash driver fined and jailed in Fairfield case
Joseph Water af Fairfield was fined 156 with costs and sentenced to five days in jail by Judge Clarence R. Hall for reckless driving and evading responsibility after a Lie Poet road crash. He denied knowledge at police questioning, later admitting guilt in court. Additional cases include speeding for Nathan Eilerbaum and a liquor related incident involving Charles Flannery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Joseph Wate Af Faisfield
Clarence R. Hall
Fairfield Town Court
Lie Poet Road
Hieerr
John Larson
Watz
Rove
Nathan Eilerbaum
Poplar Street
Bridgeport
John Soos
Charles Flannery
Kings Highway
Jie
H. R. Elwood
Flannery
Mary Buda
Fire near Gulf Refining plant in Devon lights nothing damaged
A small fire near the Gulf Refining Company plant in Devon was extinguished by Hose Company No. 4 at 11 45 yesterday with brooms and one chemical tank. No property damage occurred. A school fundraiser and community events are listed with details and attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devon
Gulf Refining Company
Hose Company
Devon Grammar School
H. S. Mathewson
Ladies’ Guild
St. Andrews Episcopal Church
James K. Wilson
New York City
D. J. Scannell
Rivercliff
Peggy Scannell
Helen Oldrord
Charlotte Comstock
Vera White
Peggy Stevens
Barbara Frank
Aileen Sagent
Edna Broderick
Roger Taylor
Fred Stone
Jack Cratty
Richard Scannell
Bob Miller
Gene Friday
Bill Friday
John O'Connell
MM Scannell
Riverchu
Sofoarm
Atlantic City
Mitford
Wums
W. A. Buurick
Devon Improvement Association
Ridgefield Exposition Members and Local Notices
Ridgefield figures attend New York Flower Show with Superintendent John W. Smith present. Local updates include Mrs Stella Benjamin’s hand injury at National Bank stairs and multiple community mentions from Ridgefield and Pound Ridge about MPC, lodge meetings, business acquisitions, and a church dinner with speakers J P Bissell and Bayliss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgefield
Frederic BE. Lewis
New York
John W. Smith
John W. Jackser
N.Y
Stella Benjamin
the National Bank
Ie Pairfiey County
M.C
Carleton
Edgar Rupp
Bethel
J. Kelly
Howard Freer
Frances Billent
Denton
George Mignery
Jery Jem Lodge
A. F
A. M
Lodg
Albert Baynham
G. ER. M. Chile
Eich
Hove
Hugh Shields
Tonetmaster
J. P. Bissell
Port
Wallive Baylies
Fremdout
Bayliss
Business School of
Bridgepark
L. Te Croasuidai
Ronacred
Peter
Whandeus Crane
Aneney
Golin L Hite
Novik
Rid
Eld
Wallin
Westport Y M C A elects Darby president in first vote
George M. Darby of Danbury road was elected president of the Westport Y M C A Y's Men’s club in the first election. Officers serve six month terms, to end in June. George Hele is vice president, Charles Lunny treasurer, and Leslie W. Frazer secretary. Directors include five officers and Tenner V. Allen, Charles Lyman, Stewart Hemson, Willard R. Williams, and Edward McMullan. The club begins six month terms this June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westport
George M. Darby
Danbury Road
Y's
Westport Y. M. C. A
George Hele
Richmondville Avenue
Charles Lunny
Burs Avenue
Leslie W. Frazer
Tenner V. Allen
Charles Lyman
Stewart Hemson
Willard R. Williams
Edward McMullan
Fairfield County Older Boys
Westport ¥. M. d 'A
Newtown Club Talks and Local Developments Reported
March meeting of the Men’s club at the Parker house featured Dr William J McLaughlin of Bridgeport speaking on European travels with his wife Mrs McLaughlin. Dr Edward L Kingman served as essayist and Rev Richmond Gesner addressed the Girls Friendly Society. Mile Hill residents await electric service by April 1 with line extensions to several local homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newtown
William J. McLaughlin
Bridgeport den- Ust
Parker House
Main Street
John ©. Beers
McLaughlin
Europe
Edward L. Kingman
Richmond H. Geses
Irving
Jones
Wallace N. Mitchell
Mile Hill
Sumner Simpson
John J. Keating
William F. Primrose
Alva Meeker
Wesley J. Stanton
J. P. Corbett
Lower Queen Street
Clark
Blackman
Long Hill Long Bill, March 23 Deputy SHer Prench ill
Long Hill news item notes Deputy Sheriff John W. Prench in serious condition at Bridgeport hospital after surgery. Local residents and relatives send updates from Chestnut Hill San Antonio Syracuse Tashua North Haven and Trumbull. Community figures Mrs Miles Wakeley Mr and Mrs B Spath Mrs George H Smith and others are mentioned with visits and illnesses and recoveries.
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Long
Speci
John W. Prench
Bridgeport Hospital
Miles Walker
Chestnutt
Herbert Latimer
San Antonio
Texas
Law
Latmer
Francis Mee
Laughlin
Syracuse
Latimera
Mildred Wakeley
Kestout Hill
Center School
North Haven
Miles Wakeley
Grace Hil
Rededing
Stephen Hall
G. Beeley
Ralph Huntley
Trumbull Center
O. B. Burton Hep
Trust Your Socony Dealer Scripted Assurance Ad
A vintage Socony advertisement urges public confidence in Socony dealers and products. It stresses trust in the company and its network of dealers, inviting customers to use the Socony Touring Service and to avoid imitations, with a quoted address at 66 Broadway, New York City.
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Standard Oil Company of
New York
Broadway
New York City
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Milford High School
Shelton High School
Shelton
Central Grammar School
Town Hall
H. Franklin Korton
Herbert J. Mathewson
Dimeulties
C. G
Meda Kandetzke
Ruth Evarts
Richard Rosan
Melvin Whitheat
Scouts Flan
Church of Christ Congregational
Milford Chamber of Commerce
Willis N. B&trick
Chambera
James F. Cavanagh
Charles ©. van Buskirk
Charles B. Budgen
Waldo Snow
Connecticut
North Street
Taylor Public Mbrary
Catholic Deugntere of America
Costes
Brooklawn Feed and Grain Stores, Inc
T. F. Brennan
Savacool
Southport
Tunxis Hill
First Selectman
Frederick A. Burr
Buerg of Finance
H. Weir Guidesborough
Mr. Goldesborough Tola Jth
Wreenhouse
Seabury H. Lyon
Valley Road
DARBY
Cal
Connecion
Woman's Town
Impgent Association
V. Lamberton
County
Woman River
Mildred Goverdineky
Walnut Avenue
Revere
Trooter Whitlam H. Tripp
Compo
Howard ©. Allen
M. C
Ilness
State Highway Department
Gault Dock
Riverside Avenue
State Street Hill
John A. Dolan
Shimon Lanelurt
Algeny
N. Y
Harry O'Connor
Poler
Waller A. Peck
Helen Krinper
East Church Street
Virginia
George T. Linsley
Church of the Good Shepherd
Hartfore
Trinity Church
Trinity Techurch
Thuredey
At & Joelock
Long Hill
Socony
Hich
Hhunty
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