Huntington to gain electricity soon in Derby plan
Over 50 people attended a Republican club meeting in Huntington on May 9 to hear Malcolm M. Fehrardt of Derby Gas and Electric and Mrs. Helen E.B. Lewie of Stratford discuss a home wiring project. They outlined subscription terms, distribution points, and a $2 minimum yearly bid to raise $1500 annually for five years, with at least 75 families sought to sign up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Republican Club
Malcolm M. Fe«hardt
Derby Gas and Electric Company
Helen EB. Lewie
Stratford
Mckhardt
Huntington Street
Kurt Zeigler
Frederick Evitt
Ripton Street
Nichols Avenue
Barney Martin
Earl Street
Derby
Lewis
John B. Russ
Republican Women’s Organization
House
State Board of Education
Board of Finance
Educational
Allingtown Hospitalee
Russ’ Tow Cabin
Charles FE
Milard
George Arundell
Julia Danny
Herbert
Ferrig
Clarence J. Zynch
Olin C. Sheiton
Eloctrictty
Frederick Evitts
H. Andrew Beattie
Charles W. Goldspint
Etta M. Brockway Volun
John B. J. Seite
Niehw
Schools reopen as epidemic subsides
Epidemic subsides prompting schools to reopen with students and staff returning to classrooms. Notes mention families visiting relatives, a new building project for a church parsonage, and community members traveling for gatherings as the town resumes normal activity. Members of the Briggs, Walker, and other local families are cited in brief updates.
Monroe Woman Is Guest At Governor's Home
Monroe on May 21 Special Mrs Earle Lewis guest at luncheon of Mrs John H Trumbull wife of Governor Trumbull later afternoon Whitty pianist played at a musicale for the Plainville Women's club She played To An Morning Star Wagner The Storm Weder Nocturne Tachackowsky Mrs Frank Mallett Elm Street ill under doctor care Several from this place plan to attend The Prince of Sollars at Easton Grange hall May 22 Mrs Charles Skillinga entertained Wednesday Mr Charles Clark Milford and Mrs Edward Gilbert California Lady Martha Chapter Q E B No 103 held meeting at Masonic Temple Guests from Long Chapter Bridgeport
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Earle Lewis
John H. Trumbull
Governor Trumbull
Lewis
Plainville Woman's Club
Wagner
Tachackowsky
Frank Mallett
Elm Street
Easton Grange Hall
Charles Skillinga
Charles Clark
Milford
Edward Gilbert
California
Martha
Masonica Temple
Bridgeport
Stratford Legion Drives To Meeting Endowment Goal
Stratford Post of the American Legion launches a campaign to raise 2500 for the National Endowment Fund with members pledging about 300 ahead of the May 24 opening. Commander Harry Flood highlights rehabilitation services aiding disabled veterans and orphans, stressing cost efficiency and the need to support tuberculosis and welfare cases among World War I vets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratford
Stratford Post
The
American Legion
National Endowment Fund
American Legion Endowment Fund
of the Legion
Harry Flood
National Rehabilitation Service of
American Legion Rehabilitation Service
Endowment Fund
Legion Service
Comimander
Liege
Legion
Stratlaré
Fairfield High School Senior Class Essayists
Fairfield May 21 Special progress on commencement plans for the Roger Ludlowe High School class of 1925. Commencement is set for June 10 at the Community theatre with reserved seating and one ticket per seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Roger Ludlowe
Parade to open house to house veterans drive
Danbury May 21 Special A street parade will mark the opening of the house to house drive of Danbury post American Legion for funds to buy a home. The Legion seeks 25 000 for remodeling the former Hopkins home on West for use as a veterans’ house and headquarters. A 200 worker regiment organized for the drive will be led by Thomas J Bowen with battalion commanders Nathan Spiro and Judge Martin J Cunningham. Twenty captains head the companies and many workers have prior drive experience. The Legion will use the home as headquarters for veterans and patriotic groups plus Boy Scouts and Camp Fire Girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danbury
Danbury Post
American Legion
The
Legion
Hopkins
West Arrest
Thomas Jy. Bowen
Nathan Spiro
Martin J. Cunningham
Veterans
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
Camp Fire Girls
Minor Collisions Reported in Ansonia on Colburn Street
A minor collision occurred Thursday noon at Colburn Street Ansonia involving a car driven by May Dusaka and a Bullivan and McAvoy painters truck. McAvoy attempted to avoid a rear collision as southbound traffic neared, causing minor damage. A later court session on May 14 included rackley driving charges and a dealer case with a bottle dispute, with evidence lacking and fines reported in New Haven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ansonia
May Dusaka
Colburn Street
Bullivan and
McAvoy
Water Street
Cortier
Shuda
Easton fights to keep bus line over Sport Hill
Local council debates continuation of bus service through Sport Hill as community members argue it benefits students and town connectivity. Town events include visits from residents from Bridgeport and Bethel with social gatherings noted among local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easton
Mystery surrounds theft at Racebrook Country Club
Derby May 21 Special report says a robbery occurred at Racebrook Country Club Wednesday night with details withheld. Orange authorities are investigating and police have the case. Items missing reportedly include 75 golf balls 16 dollars in cash and a gold watch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derby
Raugbrook Country Club
Country Club
Orange
H. EF. Clark
Charles Stevens
Joseph Fernino
Tilbert Street
Home Demonstration Agent Starts County Activities
Miss Helen Clark of New Haven has been appointed home demonstration agent for Fairfield County Farm Bureau based in Danbury. She succeeds Miss Mahlel Milhan and will tour the county with James Case to introduce her role. Clark, a Connecticut Agricultural College graduate, has California experience and will oversee county activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danbury
Helen Clark
New Haven
Fairfield County Farm Bureau
Clark
Connecticut Agriculture College
California
James Case
Lordship 18 Goal For Many Hikers At Ma
Lordship Ma May 21 Special For the past two weeks Lordship has seen large hiking parties from Bridgeport and Stratford schools and scout groups. The Ninety-nine club from Stratford hiked over for supper, chaperoned by Miss Hachel Wilcoxson and OH B blurry and Miss Mabel Wilcoxson. Two Lordship students, Miss Gertrude Treynolds and Norwood Doberg, are members. Stratford High upper classmen hiked to the bluff for a meal. Three girls Huth Reeves Hila Merwin Leviera Wilmont hiked for an early season swim. Twenty-one barrels of oil have been illustrated ground Lordship this week for road work by local residents. Stratford has prepared roads for a well-attended Woman's Auxiliary meeting at Mrs. Gearece Braddock’s home. The group discussed June fair planning and the annual event. Mrs. A. R. Kuehne presided. A planning meeting and luncheon were scheduled for next Wednesday at Mrs. Ottaway’s Stratford Road residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordship
Bridgeport
Stratford
Ninety-nine Club
Hachel Wilcoxson
OH B
Mabel Wilcoxaon
Landship
Gertrude Treynolds
Norwood Doberg
Stratford High
Huth Reeves
Hila Merwin
Leviera Wilemont
Bev
Gearece Braddock
Vharch
A. R. Kuehne
Paate
Atalcolm Ottaway
Stratford Road
Mere. Mieck
Man rebuked for kicking horse in city court
In Shelton city court Judge Joseph G. Shapiro fined three defendants after arraignments for intoxication and cruelty to animals. John Svehnk and Frank Fritzeltka pleaded guilty to intoxication with fines of $5 and costs totaling $17.55. Fritzeltka faces seven days in the city gym. Clarence Mallehan was fined $5 and costs for cruelty and abusive language after an incident involving a horse gaining attention from a passerby. A separate obituary notes 7 year old Josephine Mulready died after five days of fever. services were private and burial in Mt. St. Peters. The High School play Take My Advice will be repeated May 29 to support the endowed fund drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maltiahan
Steppe
Josephine Mulready
Thomas Mulready
Hill Street
Onn
Shelton Avenue
New Haven Hospital
Connecticut Musical Clubs Convene in Danbury Tuesday
Representatives from Connecticut music clubs gather for the ninth annual Connecticut State Federation of Musical Clubs convention in Danbury hosted by the Afternoon Musical Club. The Ridgewood Country Club hosts sessions both morning and afternoon with participation from most affiliated clubs in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danbury
Connecticut
Connecticut State Federation of Muale Clubs
Hidgewood Country Club
Seselona
Father and Son Fined in Court on Liquor Counts
Westport May 1 Special. After pleas of guilty to transporting liquor Michael Vaclanik Sr and his son Michael Jr both of Serilimere Avenue South Norwalk were fined 200 and costs each and given 74 days suspended jail sentences by Judge Joseph Adams in town court. They paid 432 into the court after arrest early Wednesday by State Trooper William Silk who found 40 cases of beer in the truck. A promise not to operate a car again plus counsel plea won leniency. Other brief notes list drivers from Bridgeport and New Haven with fines for liquor related or road violation offenses, with several cases postponed or continued for one week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westport
Michael Vaclanik, Sr
Michael
Serilimere Avenue
Norwalk
Joseph Adams
William Silk
Lavery
Bridgeport
John Walsh
Mast Avenue
Walsh
Jai
Redding Women Learn to Remake Clothes
May 21 meeting in Redding at Mrs Tierhart S Barnea home led by Misa Edith Mason from Fairfield County Farm Bureau extension. Women learned garment remodeling and renovating with a luncheon of salads sandwiches cake and coffee. Present were Mrs Elia J Roddie and numerous local residents including Mrs Bradley Arnes Miss Delith Mason and others multiple attendees named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau Messing
Farm Bureau
Nousa Verdnes Irne
Mras Eedith Mason
Charles Bi. Millard
Harles A Goldspini
Samuel Tighham
George Hilton
Rites Arenes Fryer
Misa Helentherd
Redding
Misa Edith Mason
Fairfield County Farm Bureau
Nedding
Tierhart S. Barnea
Suesia
Elia J. Roddie
M ‘ FR
Bradley
Redding Names and Visits Note Summer Plans
Miss Geneylve and several residents are mentioned in Redding as preparations and visitors set the week. Amelia Wagner and Pantine Pedl are linked to the York telephone exchange. Mrs. Charles Whiff hosts guests from New York. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bishop plan a summer stay in Redding center. Helen and Joyce Buddie, daughters of Mrs. Ella Buddie, will travel to West Virginia next week for a sign from New York. Local notes show continued social activity and regional ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redding
Geneylve
Amelia Wagner
York
Talaphone Exchange
Ty Fig
Charles Whiff
New York City
Joseph Bishop
Redding Center
Helen
Joyce Buddie
Ella Buddie
West Virginia
New York
Danks
Greenwich D A R Card Party For Oxford College Endowment
Putnam Hill Chapter D A R will host a card party at Mrs J R McKee's North Street home on May 28 to raise funds for the Oxford College for Women endowment. The event honors Mrs Caroline Scott Harrison and memory of her daughter Mrs McKee's mother. Eleanor Adame and Mrs Austin C Grant may attend. Committee includes Mrs J R McKee and Mrs Adeline Husted Hungee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwich
Putnam Hill
D. A
Caroline Scott Harrison
National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution
Eleanor Adame
Oxford College
Austin C. Grant
Canton
Ohio
J. R. Mckee
Adeline Husted Hungee
Women Motorists Wreck Autos and Escape Injury
Westport May 21 A pair of prominent women residents collided on Main Street near King Street as both cars smashed into a trolley pole. Miss Donia Wadsworth ee daughter of Mr and Mrs Chemer Bates and Mrs Frederick J2 Lewis of Long Shore Farms in Saugatuck escaped without injuries. No arrests were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westport
Main Street
King Street
Donia Wadsworthee
Chemer Bates
Cross Highway Road
Frederick J2. Lewis
Long Shore Farms
Saugatuck
Aldee
Fairfield Man Seeks Divorce After 23 Years of Marriage
Alfred G. Schult of Fairfield asks for a decree of divorce from Anna Schult of New York City. Papers filed in Superior Court yesterday state they married June 16, 1897. Mrs. Schult allegedly abandoned her husband October 30, 1914. Also from Maine, A W H Fenn golf pro at Poland Spring dies at 67 after several weeks ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred G. Schult
Fdrfielda
Jier
Anna Schult
New York City
Superior Court
Schult
Abwiston
Maine
Associated Press
A. WH. Fenn
Poland Spring
Ite
Milford Converts Funds To Preserve Park Trees
Milford on May 21 reports the Improvement Association seeks town funds to maintain Wilcox Park and protect growing trees after recent cutting. George J. Smith becomes treasurer. other officers named. Also plans for a June 5 musical comedy in Oak Grove Casino and July field day by local groups, with park improvements at Interdale and a roasters pit installed by Mine Host Carl Hoser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Wilcox Park
Village Improvement Association
Waas
Memorial Chapter House
Resis
Menley J. Cheney
Cheney
Capatty
George J. Smith
Society
Dgar T. Clark
H. Youtney
Royal Arcanum
New Haven
Mi.ford Council
Interdale
Carl Hoser
Board of Fire Commissioners
Lewis P. Baldwin
M. J. Harris
James G. Taylor
Iy, Frione and Company of
Welch's Point
Bayview
Bayview Pond Point
Morningside
East Shore
Fira Congregational Church
Wilcox Memorial Annex
Indian River Grange
Redmen's Hall
Paul Ives
Hhaven County Farm Bureau
Mra
Avery Pike
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Beiood
Otter
A. Briges
Con Goilas
KE Mar Briggs
Richar Gaiter
Callwil
Iran
Lotechurch
Adama
Herbert Walker
Dentis Barraugrh
Cocal Memday
Governor
Charles Otto
Alice Winchester
Greenfell Hilla
Benjamin Webster
Joan of Arc
Allen Northrup
John Marshall
Marlon Churchill
Arolyn Knaderer
Benjamin Wertler
Marian Churchill
Alvin Northrup
Arolyn Knoderer
Danbury American Legion
Shay
Jeanne Wheeler
Chagas Toovlinsen
Williames
Plum Tree District
Bethel
Elizabeth Langdon
Hanes Harria
Misa Regina Steucke
Robert Maquat Mes
Stephen Lurrough
Awed
Werbert Smith
J. Smith
Edward Knight
Leroy Wheelers
Racebrook Country Club
Bert Morehouse
Joan Wussr
Yaximan
Loreto Vaccaro
Michael Neary
Eli Mix Uy
Neary
Vocraro
the Fire Co
St. Michael's Polish Church
Grieainwigh
Greenwich Hebrew Institute
Sidney Sobol
Jennia Wells
Walter Weles
Traurer
Nie
Eineoehile
Orland Street
Wraneis Tanner
Naugatuels
John Wakeman
Cross Highway
Chauncey Barton
John Dienne
Chanels New Haven
Meyer Tabakin
Newark
Charles Quincy
Muss
Riley
William James
James Street
Reckleas
William McPee
State
Str
James F. City
Brogan
Frank Tesch
Avenue
Paul Tomasky
Michael Riccucci
Sire
Harry Hamilton
Larchmont
Harold A. Shlypey
Nathan Shipey
Maplewood
Mildred Bradley
Southport
Cyrun Braley
H. Goodsell
Shippey
Pioneer Took and Ladder Company
Staples High Schoal
Tsketa
Fuller
Elizabeth Rodgers
A. Lehreyer
Grace Maurer
Beattie
Frank Castiglia
Wesley Gillette
Henry Vornkahl
James Burke
John Ingram
Fairfield Man
Goep Pio
Improvement Society
Hiéney Basement
WM. Filene’s Sons Company
Washington Street
Boston
Massachusetts
H. DP
Hodgkinson
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