Methodist Church at Stratford marks 136th anniversary
Stratford May 7 special reports the First Methodist Church of Stratford celebrates its 136th founding anniversary on May 19 1790 by Jesse Lee. The church grew from a 20 member society to a large active congregation with strong Bible classes and a major Sunday School, multiple buildings since 1810, 41 ministers, and a thriving recreational program. The town reports also cover court cases bowling banquet and musical events linked to Stratford deploring social life and community activities.
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Stratford
First Methodist Church of
Jesse Lee
New England
Aabury
Methodists
Stratford M. E
Little Society
Cyrus ‘Severance
EF. C. Carpenter
Calvin Coolidge
Vermont
Nicholas
Boston
Barnum Avenue
New York
Raymond Chatfield
Hartford
Leo A. Contors
New Wiaven
Patring Dooling
Milford
Alfred Clark
Rose Magyas
House of the Good Shepherd
Harry Allaire
Lee Avenue
Bridgeport
Stratford Town
Thlmes’ Inn
Orcueque
William G. William
American Legion
Charney
Lomick
Stratford Fire Department
Toth
Hard's Corner
Gloria
Federation of Churches
Stratford Congregational Church
Stratford Center
Dr. Cadman
Cupheag
Cupheag Club Bowling Ieagues
Cupheag Club
Woman Adopts Neighbor As Benefactor In Saratoga Springs
A seventy three year old banker, philanthropist and educator from Saratoga Springs New York adopts Mrs. Marjorie Knappen Waite thirty six a neighbor connected with Peabody charity activities in the community.
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Saratoga, Springs’ N. Y
Marjorie Knappen Waite
Pea Body
Window washer falls from building in New Haven
Daniel Zuk, 32, of New Haven, employed by Connecticut Window Cleaning Co., fell from the third story of the Connecticut Telephone Co. building. He was taken to Grace Hospital in serious condition with a possible skull fracture, both ankles fractured, knee and arm injuries, and was placed on the danger list despite not losing consciousness.
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New Haven
Daniel Zuk
Connecticut Window Cleaning Co
Connecticut Telephone Co
Grace Hospital
Decision soon on summer White House site
Washington May 7 final decision on the 1920s summer White House location is expected within a week. President and Mrs Coolidge likely to vacation in the Adirondacks near the Canadian border as officials review three or four proposed sites. Frank W Stearns of Boston or a secret service agent will inspect candidates in the coming days, with Adirondacks favored if options in Vermont and Maine are declined.
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Washington
White House
Adirondacks
Vermont
Maine
New England
New York
Frday May 25 Club Event Dominates Local Scene
Reports show a Friday evening event at the club expected to be one of the largest of the season. Police note several bicycle thefts, many from students who also sell papers, with plans to act against early thieves possessing stolen wheels.
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Carlton Day Reed
Stratford
Reed
Public Utilities Commission
Hartford
English climate linked to fewer murders say British study
London May 1 English climate is blamed for scarce murders by Dr Ben Reitman of the Hobo College of Chicago who argues foggy damp weather moderates criminal tendencies. He contends the United States is harsher on offenders and cites contrasts with Britain while urging social reform to curb dependence and crime.
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London
England
Ben Beltman
Hobo College of Chicago
Heitman
United States
Reltman
Great Britain
America
Reitman
Indiana
Reitmin
Englund
Chicago
Doles
Alaeshe
Britain
Harding High Observes National Music Week Program
At an assembly A A H Clark featured a program with Mrs. Bishop of the Wednesday Afternoon Club delivering a short talk. Mrs. Dishope subbed for Mrs. Snyder who was ill. Mrs. Bishop urged cultivating innate music and noted Music Week’s growth. Bruce Young and Mrs. Carroll Reed impressed pupils with songs. In a later inter class track meet, Juniors won 42 to 25 over Seniors. Septemores scored 3 and Freshmen 11 led by Jim Buono Klein’s four first places and two seconds.
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A. A. H. Clark
Bishop
Snyder
Dishope
Hishop
Carroll Reed
Bruce Young
Young
Thei R
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Meigs’ Alteration Sale
Oxfords
Mannish Oxfords
Meigs’ Corner
Lisle
Gotham
Reshat
Methodist Church
George Foster Peabody
Gil
Judson Place
Walnut Street
Harding
Lamp Busi
Altone
Saraes
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