Admiral Cowles Dies at Home in Farmington
Rear Admiral William Sheffield Cowles U.S. Navy retired dies at his Farmington home in his late sixties. He served as governor’s war aide during the war and later as a member of the Connecticut House. Born August 1846, he graduated from the Naval Academy and rose to flag rank in 1908. Survived by a widow Anna Roosevelt Cowles, a son William Sheffield Cowles and a grandson.
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Westport Notes Mixed social week in town and distant travel
Westport notes record a social afternoon with Mrs Charles Hendricka and neighbors, visits from Jason Jr and Perry to California, and local gatherings at Bridge Timet and the Compe Lite Guards. It mentions plans for summer activities, rink meetings, and a world voyage on a steel ship, with governor-led appointments and political notes at month end.
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Bonels
Stanley Hall Named Chief of Stratfield Fire Dept
Fairfield May 7 Special E. Stanley Tall has been elected to lead the Stratfield Fire department. He has divided the men into small drill groups and plans regular weekly drills once efficiency is achieved.
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Stratfield Dept
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Local fire company elects officers and outlines new engine plan
Officers elected are Edward B. Blaisdell as president John B. Stickney as vice president wet Irwin as secretary and treasurer The three member company organized to use a combinat ion chemical engine and a cart purchased about a month ago with a gift from a parishioner as appreciation for pastorate services Mackenzie noted for past missions and YMLC work
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John B. Stickney
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Westport Rector Kenneth Mackenzie Presented with Auton
Rev Kenneth Mackenzie, rector of the Church of the Holy Trinity Westport for the last 12 years, has just been presented with Auton. The formal presentation followed parish rites and local church ceremonies.
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Kenneth Mackenzie
Church of the Holy Trinity
Westport
The First Rehearsal Stage Direction Laughs at Dressing
The New York Sun notes a stage direction exchange where the director instructs an amateur actress to pose at an open window and asks how much will show, highlighting backstage rehearsal banter and performance etiquette.
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New York Sun
Army Recruiting Men Going to New Haven
Corporal George Adams who has led the local recruiting station for six months and Sergeant Leonard Riley his assistant for two months have been transferred to the New Haven recruiting station, which takes effect today. A new recruiting officer will be sent from New Haven and the station will move to another location in the city.
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George Adams
Leonard Riley
Army Recruiting Stati
New Haven
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