Wilton Community News and Activities Report
Wilton residents hear about local events and notable figures including Dr. Boaz of New York aiding cancer treatment research, a play at Norwalk Methodist church, church pulpit exchanges, a Korea lecture, Boy Scout outing to Great Marsh, and the Fairfield County YMCA conference at Norwalk Country Club. Local officials, social events, and committee news fill the column.
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Fairfield County
Norwalk Country Club
Wilton
Hubble
Wm. St. J. Comstock
T.V. Mierwin
Scribner
Willard van Henningen
Rich@aie
Guellen
Irvine Foote
James L. Strong
I. L. Gregory
Episcopal Church
Hartford
T. T. Merwin
Misa Zelda Brown
H.W. Keeler
Fene Fill Weed
Butler Liquor Talk Barred by Congress
Washington reports that Nicholls Murray Butler's remarks on prohibition sales will not be printed in the Congressional Record. Senator Wadsworth of New York was rebuked by Senator Dentoeras of South Carolina for pushing the idea. A South Carolina quote condemns Butler's doctrines as unfit for publication.
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Washington
Doe Themich
Nichollss
Murray Butler
Congressional
Wadsworth
New York
4 Dentoeras
Southrolina
Butler
United States
South Carolina
Congressional Record
New Panel Called in Bauer Killing Case
In New York on May 2 a twelfth juror was sought for the murder of Mrs. Maude A. Bauer on Staten Island last March. Richmond County court ordered a drawn panel to obtain a pool of jurors, with more than a third opposing capital punishment already.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harry L. Hoffman
Maude A. Bauer
Staten, Island
Padizes Tiernin
Richmond County
Lamps Placed in Fairfield to Warn Road Dangers
Kairetel d May 21 Special to The Telegram Selectmen consider installing rating lamps at Carey's corner in Southport and Benson's corner near town center to warn motorists of danger. A elastic wire fence may be added at Wats corner where misturns have caused crashes. One death recorded in recent years prompts safety tests led by Frederick A Burr for possible life saving protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaireteld
Rudd
Carey's Corner
Southport
Benson’s Corner
Wats Corner
New Canaan Votes to Spend for Road Improvements
New Canaan residents voted 10 to 1 at a special town meeting to spend 150,900 for road improvements under State Highway Commissioner John A. Macdonald. They also approved 26,006 for building a state road from the New York line to Pinney's Corners and discussed the idle Olmstead district school, voting to offer the building for sale. The funding will be raised by bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Canaan
John A. Macdonald
Yrowas
New York
Pinney's Corners
Olmstead
Sue
Tore
Bonis
Bridgeport Woman Elected President of the D of H
In Stanford May 20 special Telegram reports Mrs. Fxmima ult of Bridgeport was elected grand president of the Daughters of Hermann at Tirdertafel hill. About 50 delegates attended from across the state. New officers include Grand vice president Mrs. Mavis of Waterbury Agnes Karlile treasurer Mrs M Rechter of Marvel. Executive committee selections include Mrs Enity Hoffmann of Bridgeport Mrs Marie Knubel of Bridgeport and Mrs Julia Schwenann of New Haven. The session closed with a banquet and the order numbers about 1,400 in the state with solid finances.
New Haven Attorney James D Hart Dies in New York
Wooraverx May 2 Wood reports the death of James D Hart a well known New Haven attorney who had gone to New York a week earlier to handle legal matters. He was a native of New Haven affiliated with the Board of Aldermen and active in Republican politics. His funeral will be held Saturday morning in New Haven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood
New Yor
James D. Hart
Hart
New York
New Eleven
Vine
Too Early to Think of Running Says Gilpatric
Garbled report notes Gilpatrick remarks on possible candidacy of Senator Ernest Ils for state treasurer as the Republican convention looms. Unclear text references Loray, New London, and timing questions, with fragmented phrases about September and consideration of options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilpatric
Harold Git
Loray
Ernest Il Rs
New London
Beynabicas Neiming
Republian
Elere
Blind veteran regains sight after seven years
A description of a veteran who was blind for seven years and underwent a medical treatment by a physician. The narrative highlights gratitude toward the doctor and notes the successful restoration of vision after a prolonged period.
Local School Plans Friday Classes Amid Disconnected Notices
Fragmented OCR reads of Weston and Danbury items describe a school event Friday, with unrelated names and stray notes about a car theft and missing license. The text mentions Mrs Gentine and Mr Layton, a failed evidence line, and an arrest for unlicensed driving, but details are unclear.
New Canaan 10 Have Playground At Mead Park
Mead Memorial Park redevelopment planned by New Canaan Civic League aims to create a town playground with a baseball diamond tennis courts and a children's play area on 16 acres donated for public use. Garden Club will host field day June 8 to view conservation work. bird sanctuary and lake dredging proposed. local officials discuss borough board meeting June 3.
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New Canaan
Spe
New Canaan Civic League
Mead Bremorial
Town Park
Citle League
Tits Organization
Canaan Garden Club
Tohm
Berand van Derbig
Wilers
New Canaan Gardenlub
Alain 0. White
Litchfield
Mew
MacLachlan
New Canaan Tranch
Mower and Nuit Guild
Walter GC
Wood
Poing Street
James Barraclough
Bliss Burton
Charles A. , Sammis
Ada Kreiter
Qewar Schmidt
Betsy Rosa
Bridgeport
Prentise
Harry Prentise
Ny. Posiflan
Loecal
Henry Lowndes
Fire Company
Prentize
Seize liquor supply of Boston clubmen
Police raid India Wharf storage warehouse uncovering a cache of thirty five cases of liquor, mainly pre war champagne, with one case labeled Storehouse number 3 New York. The operation targets alleged sources supplying exclusive Boston clubs as documents mention Bagifaulo newspapers from March.
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Boulton
Castos
India Wharf
New York
Tennis Committee Defers Tilden Action
The Lawn Tennis Association executive committee, in a session lasting all evening, postponed disbarment action against William B. Tilden Jr. for alleged rule violations. The meeting, held at the Gardship Fire Hall, appointed officers including Van Vors as president, Louis Hold as road committee chair, and Charles Stron as treasurer.
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Tern Lawn Tennis Association
Lawn Tennis Association of
Willium 'B. Flden
Therardship Marner
Therdship
Local residents attend talks on credit and commerce in Newtown district
In Newtown and neighboring towns, talks featured Cohen, Toninike Kurczewski, and Mero Culmunda discussing credit practices and mercantile matters. Jo arp Woivechowski bought a farm in the Rav Center district, while Charles Reiffel of Belden Lill was elected to the North Shore Arts association in Gloucester.
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Newtown
Mayou Torins Teton
Cohen
Lridgeport
Foe 1
Won
Wash
Cli
Julinsen
Essupig
Tee
Hobart i Witenes Wits
Coleman
Wite
Newtown Saan
Fae
Ing
Macecantile Neimes
Mero Culmunda
Hequaminder
Qyany
Toninike
Kurczewski
Mile Hillis
Joarp Woivechowski
Raut Center
Ari
Ahaent
Rense c
Severit
Willige
Julien
Newsown
Savin Bo Barr
New Haven
ALK
Charles Reiffel
Belden Lill
South Wilton
Silvermine Cruild of
North Shore Arts Association
Gloucester
Mass
Fairfield Profiles No. 25: Jesse Harris profile in Southport
Fairfield Profiles highlights Jesse Harris, hardware dealer of Southport, as a veteran and active local Legion post member. The profile notes his role in supplying the town with the best in baseball during the season and references yesterday's silhouette of Harris.
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Oue
Sam
Sa 2 Foyer of Sports
Legion Post
Jesse Harris
Southport
Water company readies start on Easton dam project
Bridgeport Hydraulic Company has begun preparations to construct a new dam that will impound Elastan Lake. In other news, field day events at Center School were postponed due to bad weather, with plans for a Thursday May dance by the local grange and a May 22 social at Center hall. Ladies Aid of the Methodist church will hold a food sale at 522 Fairfield Avenue in Bridgeport on Friday from 9 to 1.30. Members will also elect officers May 21 at 2 p.m. at the home of Mrs Ambrose Marsh. Community notes list visitors and residents in Bridgeport, Shelton, Danbury, and Stratford, plus new residents at Sport Hill.
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Halton
Bridgeport Hydraulic Company
Felastan Lake
Grange Hae
Ladies' Aid Socle
Fesse Lee Methodist
Chester Wall
M. Walter Briggs
W. J. Dishrow
Fairfield Avenue
Tridgeport
Methodist Church
Ambrose Marsh
John Z. Mellen
Zina Beard
Shelton
Vincent Bartosik
Danbury
Brune Barnastle
John Brown
Migs Paterson
Bridgeport
Tome
Jesse Wheeler
Verne Loper
Mary Millefield
William Loner
A. H. Krotineell
1Stratfield
Trumbull Grand List Won’t Be Reduced
May 2 Special to The Telegram reports Trumbull officials asked the Stamford Board of Equalization for a reduction in the town grand list but the board reserved its decision and is not expected to lower the figure. Presenters included Selectman Hanford Reach, Arthur Giorge, and Chairman of the Board of Vinanes Howard Nothling. The town grand list was recently raised by the state by over a million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trumbull
Board of Equalization
Stamford
Peared
Hanford
Reach
Giorge Wrenek
Chatringn
Board of Vinanes
Howard Nothnngl
Bern
Bethel Maz 21 Velerram engagement in Bethel area
The notice reports engagements and social mentions from Bethel and surrounding towns. It lists Helton Bether daughter of Mr and Mrs Reed and Harold Tey Reynolds of Darbury, with other names and weekend visits to Waterbury and Danbury.
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Irs
F Gregor
Center Street
Helton
Harold C. Teynolds
Darbury
Ieugens Reed
Hickeak Avenue
Mae
Chen
Aliss
Doris ¢ Wat
Cressy Tain
Sportation Congreeny
Danbury
Percy Avenue
New
Gayvenu
Cresnwood Friends
Tim
Visilitte
Ars
Muse Hurwoon
Beaoklyn
A. OY
Esther Wrigat
Prospect sLbets
Waterbury
Vermont
Aaheke Resevoir
Portirk Carrol
Women's Civ Club backs World Court resolution move
The Women's Civ Club of Redding voted to urge removing the World Court resolution from the Senate committee in Washington. Joining other League of Women Voters branches statewide, the club promotes the World Court idea and aims to advance the issue locally.
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Redding
Women's Civ Club of
Senate
Washington
Tha Leaguon
Eobs Tag Genete
Memorial Day Parade Marshal Named Bennett to Lead
Memorial observances proceed with parade to form at Fair Field Glide at 9 oclock. Grand Marshal Arthur J Bennett leads a long march from Post road to cemetery and back. Services on Town Green begin at 10 oclock conducted by Commander Howard A Smith. Reverend John L Davis delivers address. Taps and firing squad volley follow.
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Talreleld
Fairfield
Mid River
Cemetery
Bain
John L. Shively
Southport
Arthur J. Bennett
William A. Kinsella
Fairfield Band
Lewion
Legion Aunxilary
American Legion Fathers’ Council
Visiting Nurse Association
Catholic Daughters of America
Limecheon Club
Reg Maen
Howard A. Smith
George Alfred Smith
Tha
American Legion
Legion Hall
Migs
Downey
Wanders Sields
Wiliam Clampett
John. L. Davis
New Britain
Joseph A. Racoppt
Grout Will Revitalize Westport Democratic Town Committee
William H. Pet named secretary replacing Amy G. Dodge who resigned to teach elsewhere. Hugh Driscoll elected treasurer succeeding James Driscoll. The committee added several women to broaden membership as part of a party expansion. Edward M. Grout, new chairman, will convene a full meeting to energize organization in Westport.
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Wwstport
William H. Pet
Westport Democratic Town Committee
Amy G. Dodge
Hugh Driscoll
Repla James Driscoll
Eadward M. Grout
Sues Missing Owner for Barn Rental
Norwalk May 21 Special to the Telegram Sarah Seefield brings suit against Louisa Streeter Warren formerly of this city now at parts unknown for 2.55 owed for barn rental from January 1 1913 at 15 dollars a month. Plaintiff claims she paid 169.73 in taxes due to the defendant's failure to record a deed.
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Norwalk
Sarah. Seefield
Louisa Streeter Warren
Bethel Town Meeting Votes to Buy Tractor
Bethel town meeting held a sparsely attended session voting to purchase two new tractors for road work. The old tractor was worn, and the town agreed to apply a $1 part payment toward a replacement of the same type, with the new tractor costing about $1,000 in cash and $340 allowed for the old machine.
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Bethel Town Meeting
Bethuel
State music clubs meet in Stamford
Stamford May 21 Special to The Telegram Connecticut Federation of Music clubs held sessions in Stamford with about 100 attendees. Speakers included Mrs John Downes state president Danbury Mrs Hanseh R Dorey national historian Greenwich Mrs George Hall Rhode Island Federation Mme Edna Marinome honorary president New York Federation Mrs Frederick Li Milliken Plymouth district Boston. It was announced Mrs Clayton Hotchkiss of Stamford was appointed state chairman of the Young Artists contest to succeed Mrs F Cedar of Bridgeport who resigned.
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Stamford
Connecticut | Federation of Music Clubs
John ©. Downes
Danbury
Hanseh R. Dorey
Greenwich
George Hall
Rhode Inland Federation
Edna Marinome
New York Federation
Frederick Li. Milliken
Plymouth
Boston
Clayton Hotchkiss
Young Artists
F.eard
Bridgeport
Man Held Over Alleged Home Assault In Stamford
Arthur Kerr of SS Wardwell street, a railroad employee, was arrested in Stamford on charges of assaulting Joseph Secor, 23, whom Kerr says he found in his home with Kerr’s wife upon returning from work. Secor suffered a torn outfit and possible broken nose. Kerr released on $450 bond pending City Court hearing.
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Stamford
Arthur Kerr
Wardwell Street
New York, New Haven and Tartford Railroad
Joseph Secor
Main Street
Ferris
Minister Henry Blatz Dead Reading in Library
The Rev. Henry Blais longtime Methodist pastor died of heart disease while reading in his Brooklyn library. Funeral services will be at 10 30 Friday from the Me thodist Episcopal church with Rev William Kid of Stamford officiating. He was 60 and had served in Long Hill and New York City churches, including Summerfield in Ridgeport. Survived by wife Jennie and four children Warren Paul Raymond and Clara Evans. Burial in Brooklyn.
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Nichols
Henry Blais
Methodist Episcopal Church
William Kid
Stamford
Brooklyn
Blatz
Tie
Long Wilh
Long Hil
New York City
New York
Summerfield
Reidgeport
Ansona
Fev
Hlatz
Allegheny College
Westville Methodist Church
New Haven
Yale Divinity School
Jennie
Warren
Paul
Mound Raymond
San Francise
Clara Evans
New Jersey
Senate to Probe Pacific Rail Road Grant
Washington May 21 Congressional investigation of the Northern Pacific Railway land grant was authorized by the Senate in a resolution. Secretaries Work and Wallace urged delaying final grant adjustments until after the inquiry concludes.
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Washington
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Senate
Work
Wallace
Local residents and visitors listed in Huntington Telegram notes
The Telegram reports routine social notices from Huntington and nearby areas. Mr and Mrs Michael J Wesolowski update their home improvements on Huntington Street while Mrs Rachel Whola visits. James Wall from Walnut Tree PH street stays several days in town. Mr and Mrs Paul Gieberman host neighbors invited to Hengonhurst. Frank Ry, Frank Tuma Jr and Mrs Grib Mike visit from New Jersey. Mrs Broderickh Galahy receives shipment of 60 small chicks. Wilgon Fair sustains knee injury cutting brush on the roadside. Ellsworth Blakestec of New Haven visits Bonnybrook. Herbert Wright of Steps visits with daughter Herocer Ferris on Glass Street.
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Frank Na Ry
Frank Tuma, Jr
Grib Mike
Titir Hiames
New Jersey
Broderickh Galahy
Wilgon Fair
Ellsworth Blakestec
Xow F Haven
George Warner
Bonnybrook
Miers
Herbert Wright
Stepnes
Fey
M Herocer Ferris
Glass Street
Hamilton High seniors host home economics adviser
Mrs Myer, Hamilton High School home economics adviser, entertained the senior class at her Ridgefield home. Guests included Myrt Weaver Irene Floyd Stella Tayneh Katherine Lrewagh and others. Several students and local figures were mentioned in coverage of gatherings and a trip to Storrs Connecticut Agricultural College.
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Jamey Cobvin
Patrick O'Neefe
John Cbd
Cartoni
Bltias Myrfhe
Misa Margarat
Alma Whitlock
Trabert
Ieving Keeler
Robert Seymour
Connecticut Agricultural College
Storrs
John Mettarthy
Joseph A. Treach
Fred Minne
Slarty FE. Mull
Robert Dxou
Shverett
Ray Seymour
Legion
The
American Legion
Westport
UF. Watt
Miami
Abner TI
Heeler
Maine
Charles S. Nash
Bred RR
Seoflell
Carleton
Scofield
Farre
USA
Norwalls + country club
Norv
Wilton M C A elects officers for coming year
At the Wilton M C A executive committee meeting J Clarence Jackson was chosen chairman for the coming year Rev Fred R Bunker was named vice chairman and William St John Comstock was elected secretary and treasurer Philip Young was made an ex officio member of the executive committee.
Woman Lawyer Miss MecCormick Speaks on Rights
Miss Helen MecCormick, assistant district attorney of Brooklyn New York, addressed the Catholic Women's Welfare bureau meeting Tuesday on women's civil rights. She urged using the vote now that the privilege is afforded and emphasized civic duty.
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Helen MecCormick
Brooklyn
X. Y
Catholic Women’s Welfare Bureau
Unitarian Women Expand Work Beyond Fundraising in Boston
In Boston on May 11, the Alliance of Unitarians and liberal Christian women met as part of an anniversary week. President Mrs. Oscar C. Gallagher urged members to move beyond fundraising, stressing spiritual growth through shared schooling and home religion, with social service efforts addressing local problems. Secretary Mrs. Caroline Atherton noted international outreach and the Prague branch formation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Alliance of Unitarians
Unitariaan
Oscar C. Gallagher
Lse
Caroline 5. Atherton
Alliance
Prague
Coroner to Probe Sudden Death in Danbury Woman
Danbury May 21 Coroner John J Phelan of Bridgeport departs for Danbury to hold a secret inquest into the death of Mrs Gaetano Zenobia who collapsed at 3% Division street home of midwife Rose Acavello. Acavello was arrested on a charge of performing an illegal operation and released on 1000 bond as the inquest is ordered delayed pending coroner findings. Funeral services for Mrs Zenobia mother of six were held this morning at St Peters cemetery burial at St Peters following service by Rev James J Kane.
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Danbury
John J. Phalan
Bridgeport
Gaetano Zenobia
Rose Acavello
Acavello
Zenobia
Liberty Street
Hev
James J. Kane
St. Peter's
Mrs Sarah Beard Dies in Shelton After Long Local Stay
Mrs Sarah aritfin Beard, 71, died Monday afternoon at the home of her son Charles Sears in Shelton. A native of Newtown, she lived in Shelton 18 years and was twice married, first to Marshall H. Sears of Newtown and later to Seymour Beard, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her son Clarence Beard and a brother Bruce N. Guiffin, both of Shelton.
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Shelton
Sarah Aritfin Beard
Charles Sears
Newtown
Marshall H. Sears
Seymour Beard
Irs. Beard
Clarence Beard
Bruce N. Guiffin
Old Resident Dies in Greenwich at 68
Miss Susan T. Lane, 68, lifelong Greenwich resident born in Cus Coh, died today at the family home. She traced lineage to L B D Lounsbury and to early Revolutionary stock.
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Greenwich
Susan T. Lane
Cus Coh
Lounsbury
Devon May Meeting Aids Ladies Auxiliary and Guild
Special to The Telegram describes a well attended Ladies Auxiliary meeting of the Devon Improvement Association hosted by Mrs C O Mathews and Mrs William Mathews with sandwiches cake and coffee followed by games and stories. The report also notes a whist and pinch for St Andrews Guild at Mrs Ralph Shoemaker home and social events including a dance fundraiser at Devon Athletic Clubhouse and a vocal recital at Wilcox Memorial Annex with Miss Mahie Trutchinson and soloists from Bridgeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devon
Tne Provement Associattion
C. O. Mathews
Wiliam
Ralph Shoemaker
Louis Wagner
Naugatuck Gardens
Louis Tetper
New York
Parl
Attar Society
St. Mars‘s
Devon Athletic
Lenox Avenue
Nan- Batuck Avenue
Mahel Trutchinson
Walnut Leach School
Bainica Nettleton
Wilcox Memorial Annex
Young Composer to Study Music Abroad
Norwalk May 21 Special to the Telegram Harold F B Winter of Melbourne Road, a youthful mute composer, will leave town Saturday to attend five years in study of music in the West and abroad. George Borglum, Dartmouth student and nephew of sculptor Gutzon Borglum, will accompany him. They will study under Borglum's father in Omaha for two years, then proceed to Paris for three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Harold FB
Melbourne Road
Mutaic
George Borglum
Dart
Mouth
Gutzon Borglum
Borglum
Olmaha
Nebraska
Faria
Remedy for Neurathery Claims Pink Pills Cure Neurasthenia
A customer in Pawtucket reports lasting relief from neurasthenia after using Dr Williams Pink Pills. He describes years of nervous headaches dizziness and faintness with appetite loss, noting improvement after the first box and ongoing benefits after the second. The ad urges readers to buy by mail from Williams Medicine Co. and offers a free booklet on nervous disorders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmond Smrfith
North Main Street
Pawtucket
R. J
Spella
Dr. Williams
Matt
Williams Medicine Co
Peterson's Ointment Promises Cure for Skin Ailments
Buffalo resident Peterson touts Peterson's Ointment as a universal remedy for old sores, piles, eczema, salt rheum, itching, and related skin conditions. He claims physicians across America endorse it and offers refunds if not beneficial, presenting letters as proof of healing power.
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Peterson
Buffalo
America
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Raymond Keeler
Carleton Weeg
Frank Benedict
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Civic League
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Fairfield Profiles
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World Court
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Westport Democracy
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