Roadside Tree Planting Plans for Connecticut Beautification
Highway Commissioner A. Macdonald announces a spring program to plant 1,892 trees along state roads including elm maple and white ash varieties. Projects aim to open scenic views, trim growth, create shaded picnic spots, and improve park gardens between roadways on routes such as Route 76 Westport Wilton and Route 1 Old Kings Highway among others. Cooperation with towns and civic groups urged to accelerate planting and landscaping.
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A. Macdonald
New England
Bebert Pater AE
le Tigh‘way Department
Highway Department
Theropa
Park Gardens
Rae Tor
Grace Bengiony
Witta
Sear Commission
Macdonald
Aghways
Westport-Wilton
Kings Highway
Westport Road
Milford Turnpike
Gulf
Stratford-Shelton
Danbury-Norwalk
Bridgeport-Newtown
Northford-Durhambletown
Middledham
Middletown
Marlboro-Hebron
London
Mohegan
Scotland
Can
Bouth Woodstock
East Wood
Woodstock
Uwetts State Line
Hebron
Wineham-Chap
Yale President’s Daughter Dies in Detroit
Miss Saran Caswell Angell, daughter of Yale president James R. Angell and Mrs Angell, died in Detroit. She was a graduate of Vassar College, class of 1906, and a niece of Judge and Mrs Alexi.
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Detroit
Associate Press
Saran Caswell
Zeitter
Alexi
James Burt
Angell
University of Wigan
Nieve
James R Ann
Yale University
Mijas Angel
Vas
AOE
Boy Hit by Ridgefield Judge’s Car Improves
Ridgefield March 15 By Social Correspondent A Danbury youth struck by an automobile driven by Ridgefield Probate Judge George Scott showed marked improvement. Tansiano Nasatow, nine, was hit yesterday after dashing from the sidewalk into the path of the car. Doctors reported a probable fracture of the skull and concussion of the brain. Police did not hold the judge.
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Ridgefield
Tansiano Nasatow
Danbury
George Scott
Scott
Judge Scott
Navy Escort for Local S-4 Sailor Funeral
The cortege for S-4 sailor Frank Snizek from the submarine S-4 sank by the coast guard destroyer Paulding was buried at St Michaels cemetery. Delegations from the Brooklyn Navy yard and local officials led a tall procession through Ridgefield Park to Et Michaels cemetery with volleys, taps, and a naval salute.
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Frank Snizek
Coast Guard
Paulding
Provinceton Harbor
Et Mitchaels Cemetery
Astoria
Ridgeheld Park
Kossuth Street
Bridgeport
Brooklyn Navy Yard
John K Butscher
St Pranciss Church
Ridgefield Park
Randolph Per- King
Hugh McGawas
Woile Wat
St Michaels
Fou
New York
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Motorcycle Collision Claims One Life In New Haven
A motorcyclist crashed into a bus near New Haven, killing the rider. The rider was identified as John Hansen, an employee of Spurgaio Barnes Co. in New Haven, with parents believed to reside in Denmark and Sweden. A large crowd gathered as witnesses prepared to tell their stories to authorities.
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Abigaard
Hans Hansen
Jony Hansen
John Hansen
Spurgaio Barnes Company
New Haven
Dennish
Sweden
le Huspo
Hansens
Amon
Cooney Phelan
Nicholas Dow
Park
Ruhud Festa
Willard Surest Waschuk
Lennus
20 State Workmen Held After Knife Duel
A knife duel on the Metropolitan Water Works project left two men injured, one barely escaping death, and led to the arrest of 20 workers during a mass disturbance in Hoder Mass Mud. Names include Henry Tere and William Cunmuzhem among the arrestees, with police breaking up social gatherings linked to the unrest.
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Associated Press
Tute Poluse Paliot Lode
Metropolitan Water Works
Henry Tere 2
Wiliam Cunmuzhem
Nohce Anc
Inivestré Amer
Nec
Pilot of Stranded Plane Fails to Resume Flight
The pilot Bb Krieder and passenger Reisner, traveling from Hayertown, Md to Hartford, forced a landing at Halford Mil River County due to engine trouble. Police report a guard kept at the site. the plane is described as new and undamaged.
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Mil River
Clu
Halford
Stratford
Bb Krieder
Reisner
Pwr
Hayertown
Hartford
Pole
Boy 11 Shot After Rifle Dislodged by Friend
Orrington March 25. George Molitor 11 was accidentally shot in the leg while playing with other boys in nearby woods. The rifle, believed to be safe, was knocked by a fellow boy causing the weapon to discharge. Molitor was in the line of fire and is reported in fair condition.
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Orrington
Associated Press
George Molitor
Belon
Youns Molitor
Officials lax in Connecticut AAU amid boxing corruption allegations
Al Wheway of 168 Federal Street leveled charges against AAU President Kennedy and others, alleging officials with monetary ties influence amateur boxing in Connecticut. He cited Dunn of Middletown operating an unaffiliated show, payoff details, and payrolls to imply widespread crookedness, urging scrutiny of Arena New Haven and key figures. The piece ties Kennedy’s past probes to fresh accusations, noting prior investigations into the Redmen and alleged gate-crashing officials.
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Connecticut
A Ia Uo
William J Ker Juedy
al Wheway
Federal Street
A A U_ board of
Mi Wheway
Kenney
A U
A A U
Middletown
Sacred Heart Club
Dunn
Eather
Whewnay Saja Joseph Watz
New Haven
Tom Tracy
AAU
Dick Gray
Red Knight
Wheway
Precident Kennedy
Kennedy
Redmens Athletic Association
Redmen
Red Men
Metropoliitan
A WU
New York
Iit
Ferguson
Caroll
Wilton to Build Four Room Brick School Next to Library
Wilton officials approve a four room brick colonial style school to sit beside the library. A committee will draft plans under a $50,000 to $90,000 range with bond sale to R I Day and Company of Boston. Timothy Merwin elected chair. Sherwood Chichester clerk. Clarence Jackson chairs the schoolhouse panel.
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Wilton
Plana
Timothy Merwin
Sherwood Chichester
Clarence Jackson
Lawrence Moore
Arcmiters
Jens Hurtburt
Lown Fanrnee Band
R I Day and Company
Boston
Chaiman
Harian
Schoop Board
Morrow Escapes Highway Robbery
Eye witnesses describe a dramatic highway robbery near Puebla in which a family, possibly American, was abducted by armed robbers. The incident involved a federal private soldier, a tense gun battle, and the attackers demanding money while shaming restraints on locals and bystanders.
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United States
Puebla
Jatte
Jenkin
Asso ‘Ciated
Mexico City
Amerin
Pueba
Silvio Castilleros
el Univeis
Moxico
Christo Rey
Amir
Cmet
Lam
Ant
Fromine
Scakness
Radicals and Regulars Clash in Vienna Violence Erupts
Fragmented OCR text reports fighting in Vienna between radicals and regulars. Lamps extinguished, three hours pass before reinforcements arrive. Sidelights point to broader social unrest and unclear ties to Dublin politics amid sporadic clashes and political tension color the scene.
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Adul Duca Fretionists
Obituary notices from Stratford Avenue area
A string of funeral notices and obituaries for local residents is reported, listing services for John J. Tegan, Catherine ONeil, William Mueller, George Feo Malety, Arthur Williua? and others. Details include addresses, church choirs, and interment at St Michaels cemetery, Lakeview, and Park cemeteries, with multiple family survivors and dates in the late 1920s era.
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John T Regin
John J Tegan
Stratford Avenue
Join Walsh
God
James Gilligan
Arthur Beers
Patrick Leaden
Edward Goman
Peter Tickey
Edward Keough
St Michaels Cemetery
Withim
Wiliam Mueller Wishind
Teden Street
Evangelical Pathe Zion Chirch Pey
Herman Webme
Pisto
Bealm
Richard Rudolph
Gustave Fesch
Richud
Charle Muelle
Biterment
Purl
Arthur Willia
Pune
Arthi
William Caid
Mrs Sturchio Dies After Relapse At Local Hospital
Mrs Anna Dudas Sturchio twenty one of 1416 Pembroke street died at 10:10 yesterday morning at St Vincent hospital after a relapse following an operation two weeks ago. Survived by husband Auelo Sturchio and a twenty month old daughter. Funeral Wednesday near the late home with services at St Johns Greek Church Stratford. Cemetery at St Johns Greek Church Cemetery Stratford.
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Ithenne O
Hamilton
Catherine O Neil
William Hamilton
Harral Avenue
Mary E Hamilton
Adolph Pitt
William Hamlon
Dennis Carter
St Augustin' Sehen
Halas Avenue
Tom St Angus
St Michaels Cemetery
Catherine Bo Trol
Catherine Bernice Doolan
Thomas Doolan
Main Street
Gelock
Patticky
St Michaels
Suleimng
St Vincents Hospital
Anna
Dudas Sturchio
Pembroke Street
Oinoch
Sturchie
Auelo Sturchie
Miz
John Dudas
Brideport
Witse
St Joles Ney
St Johns
Ty Stratford
General Electric worker dies of stroke in Bridgeport
Michael Fedak forty five of 562 North Ridgefield avenue died from a paralytic stroke suffered Friday. He was employed by General Electric since the Bridgeport plant opened and served in the plant’s counterfeit department. Survived by wife and six children, funeral set for Tuesday at 30 Hom from the late home and 1 30 mass in St. Johns. Burial at local cemetery.
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Michael Fedak
North Ridgefield Avenue
Bury
Mary William Joseph
Albert Wilma
Gaza M. Fedak
General Electric Company
Bridgeport
Planteasie
Noth Lidgeheld Avenue
In &T
Lindbergh Parade Coverage Describes Crowds and Arrangements
Readers recall the Lindbergh visit with detailed scenes of crowds, ropes, and guards as children are held aloft for photographs. The report notes five days of activities near Baltimore and the plan to include diplomats and legislators plus two accompanying aides or staff members in tomorrow’s program.
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Park of
Arkay
Tim
Lindbergh
Lindberg
Con Ree
Avolar
Chaico Cnbay
Livavergh
Ag Lindberth
Echool
Fom
Baltimore
Teapot Probers Seek Fourth Share in Oil Scandals
A New York conference on November 17 1921 joined Blackmer ONeill Sinclair Humphreys and Robert W Stewart to back a Continental contract to buy Humphreys oil at 1508 a barrel and resell to Sinclair Clyde and the Prairies at 175 a barrel. The Indiana Standard’s chair denied personal profit. witnesses and subpoenas loom as the probe seeks a quarter share of profits and bonds from Sinclair. Deputy investigations and upcoming hearings involve Senator Norris of Nebraska and a broader inquiry into the Continental act compliance.
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Indiana Standard
Fraitle On and Gas Company
Blackmen
A E Humphreys
Continental Company
Humphreys Oil
Sinclair, Clyde and the Prairies
New York City
Blachmer Oneill Sinclair Humphreys
Robert W Stewart
Charles Thomas
Colorado
Humphreys
Stewart
Sinclair
Continenta
Committee Sillys
Eta Pendiry
Ugun
Hoss
Nebraska
Aquay
Blackmer
Rocks Fall On Westport Highways
A Special Correspondent reports erosion threatens Westport roads as large rocks shed from bank cuts created for new highways. Police and Highway Bureau remove dangerous stones to protect motorists. rocks continue to loosen along mill banks amid ongoing road work.
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Westport
Police Department
Highway Bureau
Bridgeport Symphony Delivers First Reorganized Concert
Bridgeport Symphony, 50 musicians strong, opened in Central High auditorium with six classical pieces and popular encores. Edith Weiderhold, conductor Frank Foti, and concert master Conseg Donadeo led a mixed program featuring Bach, Chopin, Strauss, and Brahms with WICC broadcasting the event to Bridgeport.
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Bridgeport Symphony Orchestra
Central High — School
WICC
Bridgepat
Harry Cyer
Symphony
Schuman Iolset
Gayotte
Handel-Martucer
Mendelssohn
Chopin Edith Weiderhold
Brahma
Chop
Moaskowski
Edith Weiderhold
Karganoil
von Suppe
Frank Foti
Coney Donadeo
Coneg Donedeo
Gustave Meyers
Walter Nyberg
Charles Ferjon
Herbert Sunstrom
Seymore Landau
Samuel Greenberg
August Zavory
James Dauffes
Bernard Marks
Pred Kolb
Louis Cappucci
Emi Salito
Herold Greenspun
Wilbur Falclone
Terrence Gily
John Lesko
Pawl Gray
Joan Csizmadia
Louis Peneri
Charles Axman
Carrol Adams
Jules Stilbo
Henry Hagan
Amateur bouts speaker vows to fight State order
The piece reports a clash over amateur boxing suspensions in Bridgeport and nearby towns. It notes President Kennedy plans visits and a coroner’s appearance, with local figures arguing to keep boxing under AAA control, while threats of club closures loom and political figures weigh executive action. The tone reflects a tense, partisan debate over event regulation and local authority.
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Elks
Red Men
Bridgeport
Kennedy
Tomorow
John J Phelans
Ube Uty
Waeder
AAA
Tom Donohue
Melmilling
Stanford
Mr. Donovhue
Check FluGrip 4 By Using Wicks at First Sneeze
Early use of Vicks VapoRub is recommended to curb colds flu and pneumonia by delivering medicated vapors to the throat and nasal passages. The ad emphasizes prompt action and direct application to reduce inflammation and congestion from respiratory germs.
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Vicks
7 e si the 7 e si the HH
The fragmentary text appears as a short line with repeated phrases. It does not provide clear people, dates, places, or events to summarize into a fuller news item.
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Fairfield
Mulford
YALE
NAVY
Long Island
Boy
Chum
LAX
A.A. U
Charles Schwab
J. E Watson
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Sen Pine
Wheeler
Hacket
Sen. Metcalf
Senate
Washington
Morrow
Vienna
Sholin
Dow
Aublin
Dkirchen
Mitana
Liederipperes Fiedwith Zippers
Tied Zipperer J
Osberne Avenue
Notwalk
Fred Zipperer
Borwalk
Gustave Muller
Notvalk
Perc
Tieme Lodge
Budgeport
Uiemeorluav
August G. Baker
Lakeview Cemetery
Leo Phhe
Geowse
Feo Malety
Black Rock Avenue
Sacred Hem
Matin
St Peters
Derk
Juliant Wares
Jubiana
Hiy Winga
Hancoc
Oclork
St Stephens
Ain Gror
Stree
Tilda Po
Laysan
D Abramson
Devon
Jackson Heights
Osew
Daisy
Tanoriow
Tiushing
Ceretery Jackson Tielgats
Owiel
Roececk
Chale
Ldward F Kelly
Seenard Mines
Thundey
Charles Church
Lequiem
St Johns Cemetery
Kelly
Betty Doylack Kelly
Michael Kelly
Rennell Street
H P Iverson
Joseph Metzger
Helen Kelly
Patrick H Dooley
Patrfield
South End
Bacred Heart Church
Joseph
Holy Rosary Church
Bullal
Ambrose
Frank Ambrose
Your Man
Francis
Selvien
Anderson
Perry Law
Frank Leonett
Louis Alla
Nitalle Margaret
Cire Ambrose
Dditth Dyayis
Edith Davis
Gerd W Leyis
Cleveland Avenue
Cleveterday
Briloc Port Hospital
Gevidine USA
Mito
Herman Heske
St Pauls
General Electric CO
Ted Pies
Educitioy
Lindy
Nevrishin
Department of Justice
Apis
Veeck
White Calliman
Lewes Vude
Lizme
Paso
Fall
Symphony Group
John Patuzst
Louis Galblatt
Peter Brezosky
Clarence Anderson
Cris Heldman
Charles Burgher
Walter Curtis
Steven Black
Salvatore Masone
Joseph Hassan
Frank Lewis
Amidio Marello
Arno Mariotti
Paul Moroschett
John Kurimal
Fred Sayers
Dominick Delomo
Nicolo Mariconda
Charles Gilbert
Patey Lucie
William Ratzenberger
Nellis Berger
Oscar Knablin
Harry Peraico
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