Fourth District Taxpayers Seek Swift Action in Stratford
Fourth District taxpayers form the Fourth District Improvement Association to push immediate town improvements. They demand sidewalks, curbing, and repairs on Jackson and Thompson avenues, citing back taxes as a funding point but warning against selective payoff. A Wednesday meeting will address funding, equitable frontages, and broader district organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratford
Stephia
Fourth Districs Improvement Association
Atackson and
Thompson Avenues
Binaggio DeCesare
Fourth
Sven
Short Beach
Morehouse
Tom
Addi
Seriou
Dee Vasily Goore
Saturdar
Obhar
Ling Memorigi
Marglet Morfnekat to Wed in Fairfield
Miss Margaret Morfnekat daughter of Wall Morfnekat exiled Ruslan nobleman and Stratfield settler is to marry Alexander B Anderson of Stratford. The wedding date is not set but likely in late June. The couple will reside with Morfnekat family on Fairfield Woods road after their union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Merinekat
Wall
Merinekat
Stratfield
Alexander B. Anderson
Stratford
Mings Merinekat
Mormncrist
Coume
Fairfield Woods Road
Stratford Lodges Plan Many Events in Stratford May
Stratford May 25 Special Coming events of St Johns lodge Wo A F and A M include a Wednesday May 27 visit to confer the M M degree for Union lodge and a Friday June 12 SL M degree for Anawan No 115 West Haven. June 14 Sunday service at Masonic home in Killingford and June 20 Veterans Car senior past masters will confer the EH A degree. Officers listed: Ezra W Jaha worshipful master William J Lloyd senior warden John Stall junior warden Clarence Wolfe treasurer George W Spatt secretary George W Osborne senior deacon Walter H Vogt junior deacon Charles J Walker marshal Clarence A Cawde senior steward Charles Eaton chaplain David Stephen Miller Edwards Isinza Clarence Garner Albert Fricke trustees. Memorial service committees named by Evening Star Rebekah lodge and Oronoque lodge I C OF to plan June 7 service. Rebekah committee Mrs MM Brown vine grand Mrs Hattie dale past grand Mrs L Southard past grand Mrs John Tooth past grand. Odd Fellows committee A Ghurell vice grand E Rebstock Charles Mantin. Delegates to Delphian conference Mrs F Wells president and Mrs Malber Ts Swanson secretary chosen. meeting chapter O O B L to be held at 1380 Seaview avenue Thursday 8 with cards. Shepherds of Bethbeth of Stratford lodge No Shepherds of Uethiehem to attend Odd Fellows hall Main street Thursday evening May mildred Ruberge to defend Benefit Play chairman Millard Gon. committee for Water Sheep benefit at Stratford theatre Thursday and Friday evenings May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans’ Car
St. Johns
Ezra W. Jaha
Wiliam
MM. Brown
Hattiedale
Mra
Southard
John Tooth
Odd Bellows
A. Ghurell
E. Rebstock
Charles Mantin
F. Wells
Malber Ts Swanson
County Women's League Meeting in Norwalk
County women from the Norwalk area will gather May 23 for an executive session and program on An American Experience in Geneva, with talks by Miss Alice Glunt. The event includes luncheon and a memorial dance planning by the recreation commission, while a local baseball game and a New York choir performance are noted among community activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Outen
Tuncheon
Misa
Alice Eluntidence
Genev
CG. Shaw
Comleague
Redding Recreation Commission
Sanford
Eveling
Inveret Brinckerhoff
Stephen Uorar
P. Sanford
Ie Acore
Jack
John M'Colliam
Christ! Episcopal Church
St. James
Charel
St. Bartholomews
New York City
Redding
Mre
Imerald Edwards
Mis H. Barnes
Jane Archer
Mabel Nichols
Greenwich Poppy Sale Planned by Legion Auxiliary
Greenwich May 25 special The Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion has received 2000 poppies to be sold before Saturday Greenwich High School will sell 1000 of them The poppies are made by disabled soldiers and their families Funds will support welfare work including aiding a child’s care and other family welfare efforts
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwich
Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion
Greenwich High School
Dtdher
Coroner Elimix holds inquest in Ansonia accident
Ansonia May 25 Special Investigation began today by Coroner EM Mix of New Haven into the death of Peter Sharto 25 of Stevens Street New Haven who died Friday night after a touring car ran up an embankment near Hollywood Inn Sharto was thrown from the car and killed Laura the driver suffered a fractured skull and remains critical another passenger injured a minor Ruth Kingsey 9 of Elm Street is seriously injured from a separate accident at Main and Division Streets where she was hit by a truck driven by Harry Phillips 47 Phillips not charged local court also heard a chicken theft conviction against Joseph Mansta of Ninth Street Ansonia fined 7 and costs
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ansonea
EM Mix
New Haven
Peter Sharto
Stevens Street
Hollywood Inn
Shario
Laura
Mix
Ruth Kingsey
Elm Street
Griffin Hospital
Main
Division Streets
Harry Phillips
Withh Alreet
Phillip
Philips
Joseph Manstha
Ninth
Ansonia
Wyiko Hlygroa
Broad Street
Newtown Minister Celebrates 25th Wedding Anniversary
Rev and Mrs G Werbert Ekins mark a silver anniversary at the Congregational church parsonage in Newtown with a weekend of out of town guests, a reception, and a musical program. The couple wed in Birmingham England on May 23, 1900, and have lived in Newtown since serving at the church for 24 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newtown
G. Werbert Ekins
Mew
Batsail Heath
Birmingham
England
Tew
Muglenid
King
Ins
Congregational Church
Kins
Elire’s
Federated Workers
Roca
Malae
Os Tollo Weil
Anal M
Michanad
A. Gesner
Recs Sire
Oy Brookmvi
P. Schombes
Grankwood
Dal
Ebelion Church
Hikkins
Ile
Bora
Afra
Blane
RW. Ward
Chocoma
N, IL
J. Green
Brooklyn
Schamae
W. Milier Sears
B. Hearn
Afiosel Jhearp
Emma W Stobbinson
Grantwood
Nah
Greenwich Women Spring Party Planned by League of Women Voters
The Greenwich League of Women Voters will hold its annual spring party at Mrs. Leonard J. Martin’s North street home on Tuesday May 26 with afternoon and evening Mah Jong and cards. A country supper will be served around 6 30 p m. Committees include Mrs. George Vanderhoef Jr Mrs Scoville Ramin and Mrs James E Quan in charge of tickets and supper. Many prizes have been gathered by a committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CER Uigeinay Icr
Greenwich League of Women Voters
Leonard J. Martin
North Street
George Vanderhoef, Jr
Scoville Ramin
James BE. Quan
Harry Bulphin
Civil War veteran and wife celebrate sixtieth wedding anniversary
Stamford May 26 Special Mr and Mrs Kenzer N Jarvin of Sound Beach celebrated the sixtieth anniversary of their wedding yesterday at their Potomac avenue home. The couple married in Cold Spring Harbor Long Island in 1866. He served in the Fifth Infantry during the Civil War and was captured at Savage Station. They have two daughters a son and several grandchildren. Despite advancing age Mr Jarvin remains active in carpentry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Kenzer N. Jarvin
Sound Beach
Potomac Avenue
Cold Spring Harbor
Long Island
Hugh MacDougal
Bound Beach
Jarvie
Huntington
Jarvis
Mary &. Rogers
Henry Rogers
Hannah Rogers
Fifth Infantry
Stekles
Savage's Station
Castle Thunder
Libby
Camp Parole
Fort Elsworth
Jno New York
United States Marshal
Jeptha Lodge of Masons
Longland
Nassaty Chapter
Brooklyn
Milford D A R elects officers for two years on June fourth
Milford chapter of the D A R will hold its memorial chapter house meeting on Thursday June 4 with an annual session and election of officers for a two year term Reports will be submitted and a summary of chapter doings for the past year will be given A program on Women of the World War by Mrs Fredus Musge and a special musical program are planned Hostesses are Mrs Otis Treat Mrs Harold C G Smith and Mrs Frederick H Greene Also a delegation from Freelove Baldwin Stow chapter will attend Windsor meeting on June 2
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Fredus Mugse
Otis Treat
Harold CG. Smith
Frederick H. Greene
Freelove Baldwin Stow
Edlaworth Homestead Memorial Association
Windsor
Charles Pond Thapler
Anl
Chemical Company
Woodmont
Wucla
Masonite
Truckman Fined in Westport for Having Illegal Lights
Michael Ficuccu of 304 East Little Street New York pleaded guilty in his own court to operating back with unsafe lights and a fine of 13 dollars and costs was imposed by Judge John Fodi Mor. Later reports note unrelated local notices including a motor vehicle incident and a mortgage foreclosure action. also public lectures for South America and a Fairfield County veterans meeting with attendees from Westport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisport
Michael Ficcuncl
East Little Street
New York City
John Fodi Mor
Witlana Bylvia
Shage
New Bedford
Mass
Mies Callimelatrou
Saugatuck
Dushie
Fasayh Mortuit
K. Bates
Norwaly
Arthur Terris
Norvalk
Jasra
Saylor
Westport
Henna
Gilmore
Hemes Shaughnessy
Greens Farms
Schiol
South Ad America
Howard
MacDonald
South America
Arthur W. Rutt
MacDonall
American Legion and Women's Auxiliary
Ridgefield
Fairfield County
Commanders’ Association
Third District
Pickwick Supper Club Opens Its 1925 Season
Pickwick Supper Club reorganized for the season and held its first weekly supper dance at the Pickwick Arms. The event, Montmarte Night, drew largely from society circles. An entertainment planned for January promises unique features. Officers and patrons include Dorothy Fitel, Ann Heathensy Nu erbull, and many listed ladies and society figures.
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Pickwick
Pickwick Arms
Montmarte
Jane A
Bethany Way Nursery
Cit
Dorothy Fitel
Chatran
Mies Ann Heathensy
Nuerbull
Bue
Dorothy Fitch
Dora, Heackiss
Florence Jcimbrey
Misa Cornelia Ingersoll
Edith Qwynn
Pesegall
Betty Wenham
Mica Daphne Laughton
Grace Haya
Aoted Ag
Frank Kimble
John Shipman
Creorge Helme
Elliot Phil Ups
Coster Steers
Hoyt Perry
Horace Totechkisa
William V. C. Ruxton
Wiliam Browning
W. H. Heys
Derby City Court Docket Light Despite Weather
Derby May 25 In spite of bad weather and accidents in nearby cities Derby's City court faced a light docket Judge Duffield presiding. John Popowski fined 25 dollars and costs 380 day suspended jail for assault on Walter Wantka Wantka hospitalized with injuries from the clash. Funeral services for Bimon Novitsky held at home and synagogue with Masonic rites. Archibald Peck alderman candidate rumors denied not seeking first ward seat. will remain on board until July appointment fills ward 3 vacancy.
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Derby
Duffield
John Popowski
Walter Wantka
Wantka
Griffin Hospital
Sveral
Eiuii Ag
Popowski
Costa
Bimon Novitsky
Minerva Street
Sidney Tedesche
Orange Street
Synagogue
New Haven
Beholem Siegel
Congregation Sons of Israal
King Hiram Lodge
al Vert H. Yudkin
H. Wolff
Freedman
B. Bergner
Cederbaum
W. Olderman
Surtal
Machgelah Cemetery
Brooklyn
Archibald Peck
Willard Hauh
Stamford Girl Dinner and Dance Held at Vachinery
Commodore and Mrs. E. E. Scoville hosted a dinner and dance at the Stamford Vachinery Saturday night for their daughter Miss Weler Scovill. Guests included Yale and Harvard students among Stamford residents, with a long list of attendees such as Miss Mary Warner, Miss Suzanne Murphy, Miss Elizabeth Smith of Binghamton, and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamiford
Commodore
E. E. Scoville
Stamford
Weler
Scovill
Scovill House
Mary V. Warner
Suzanne Murphy
Wilmington
Elizabeth Smith
Binghamton
C. W. Richards
Albert Delman
Gordon Sweet
Yale
Douglas Jane
George Eliot
Johr
S. Garrett
Alfred Rowland
Burr Bartram
Herving Griggs
Uriland Parker
William Wurgereret Holmes
Robert Bennitt
Heald Rosmian
Albert Putnam
Wran- Pruyn
Alfred P. Walker
Loydon Sweet
V. Deckwith
Tai~rella Guild
C.F
Funeral of Mrs Carrie Lake Mallett at Monroe
The funeral for Mrs Carrie Louise Lake Mallett, wife of Frank Mallett, occurred at the home of her nephew Theodore Beardsley with Rev Henry S Habersham officiating. Bearers were Ambrose Hurds, Samuel Hurds, Edward Beardsley and Clarence Bury. Burial followed at Elm Street Cemetery. A fundraiser at Sterney Tire House for the Woman's Auxiliary netted 27.90 despite a storm. Out of town guests included Nan Warren and daughters Edith and Balbina of Clinton, Mrs Charles Watrous of West Haven, Mr and Mrs William Buhler of East Orange NJ, and others from Middletown, Stamford, and Long Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monrom
Carrie Louise Lake Mallett
Frank Mallett
Theodore Beardsley
Henry S& Habersham
Ambrose
Samuel Hurds
Edward Beardsley
Clarence Bury
Elm Street
Sterney Tire House
Nan Warren
Edith
Balbina
Clinton
Charles Watrous
West Haven
William Buhler
Orange New Jersey
Arthur Smith
Clarence Newkirk
Middletown
George Duress
Dorothy Reynolds
Stamford
Guypata
Edward Sande
Duffy to Be Tried in Bridgeport Wednesday
Walter Duffy, former Westport police captain, faces trial in Bridgeport Superior Court on a mandamus action against the Board of Selectmen. The dispute centers on access to his diaries and a request for archives. Duffy’s dismissal as watchman and his replacement by John Dolan are noted in the calendar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westport
Walter Tr. Duffy
Eas
Bridgeport
Duffy
Wiliam Tiermey
Greenwich
Board of Selectmen
D'Smiesa
John Dolan
Quintard Sons Appeal From Will Stamford
Notice of appeal from the admission of Henry F. Quintard's will was filed by Homer Cummings for Charles G. and Harry C. Quintard. They allege influence by Ivy M. Van Valkenburg, a former servant and adopted daughter. The will creates a $16,000 trust for her and bequests to church and grandchildren, with multiple trust funds and residuary stipulations. Charles Quintard previously eloped with Stamford heiress Alice Bradley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Henry F. Quintard
Glenbrook
Homer
Cummings
Charles G. Quintard
Harry C. Quintard
Ivy M. van Valkenburg
Quintard
Mater
Floyd B. Bartram
Misa van Valkenburg
Union Memorial Church of
Elizabeth Quintard Scofield
Charles
Harry
Dorothy Quintard Mix
Frank A. Quintard
Virginia Quintard
Gram
Alice Bradley
Filter
Former Greenwich Instructor Dies at 53 in Port Chester
Sumner Blakemore, longtime Greenwich educator and former instructor at Greenwich Academy and Greenwich High School, died at the United Hospital in Port Chester after a brief illness. He resided in Harrison for years and earlier in Greenwich, where he was active in schools, churches, and civic affairs. A member of Christ Episcopal church, he possessed a wide ranging voice and was a Coolidge classmate at Amherst College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwich
Sumner
Blakemdére i
United Hostal
Port Chester
Harrison
New York
Greenwich Academy
Greenwich High School
Christ Episcopal Church Duty
Blakemore
President Coolidge
Amherst College
Miss Helen Pilling to Sing in Fairfield
Miss Helen Pilling daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles R Pilling Benson road will sing two solos at Greenfield Congregational church Wednesday afternoon accompanied by Mrs Robert Barmure on the organ. She will sing I Shall Not Pass This Way and Prescribed by Kashack at a joint meeting of the Woman's Guild and Missionary Society. Mrs Charles Snow Thayer of Hartford will speak. Radio debut postponed due to WIZ schedule change. air date to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alretold
Helen Pilling
Charles R. Pilling
Benson Road
Greenfield Congregational Church
Robert Barmure
Misa Pilling
Effinger
Kashack
Woman's Guild of the
Woman's Guild of the: Inst Chureh of Christ
The
Missionary Society of the
Greenfield Church
Charlies Snow Thayer
Hartford
WIZ
Miss Pilling
Elaie Steven Won
Misa Beatrice Christie
Organ Installation At Kent Episcopal Church
The Kent Episcopal Church reports arrival and installation of a donated organ. Local events include Grange meetings, a Parent Teacher association exhibit planning, a Memorial Day booth at the Rectory lawn, and a town hall student recital. Kent School hosts an annual dance and a season baseball win. Visits from out-of-town guests and births are noted alongside parish activities and meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent School
Kent
Cheate School
Great Neck
L. I
Blemer Bailey
South Kent
Francis Warren
Belfast
Maine
Warren Wee
Mis
Maude Spooner
Parent-Teacher Association
Center School
Ladies Aid Society of the
Congregational Church
Wll
Harry Britton
Long Hill People Attend League Meeting and Local Notices
Long Hill Epworth League members attended the Bridgeport Group League at Nichols Church with Richard Edwards elected treasurer. Samuel Seeley and Toren Whitney visited Ridgefield. Edwin Cotton plans a large barn. Mrs. Laurence Sherman and others attended local events. two Anton children have scarlet fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. PD. Melcher
Melcher
A. Sherwood
Walter Radcliffe
Phyllis Walker
Margaret Abbott
Edna Clark
Kenneth Sherman
Samuel D. Seeley
Loren Whitney
Love
Epworth League
Nichols Church
Richard Edwards
Toren Whitney
Ridgefield
Edwin Cotton
Samuel Inance
Carpenter Oamy
Iss Jorothy Anderson
Mise du Mahoney
Titscolége
Youce
Lung Hii
Frank Bray
Monrveatree
Bridgeport
W. & Radcliffe
Laurence Sherman
Kellogg's ALL-BRAN Promises Constipation Relief
A historical ad touts Kellogg's ALL-BRAN as effective for constipation, claiming relief when other remedies fail. It cites Mrs. Bench of Iowa and promises regular intake with meals, ready-to-eat use with milk, and nationwide availability with guaranteed results or money back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Bench
Iowa
Kel All-Duan
Ian
Mas
A. P. Raxcu
Nealece
Maden
Battle Creek
Mich
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Bridgeport Telegram
Hillister Heights
Margelet Morfnekat
Fairfield
Stratford Lodges
M Raward Gon
Stratford Theatre
County Women’s League
Elimix
Milford
D. A.R
American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Frank Bill
West Main Street
Boayrd of Fire Commissioners
Folio Electrical
Sherion ‘I. Baldwin
Juma
Department
Wiliam Hewly
Willam Graham
Ernest Gox
George Conney
Asrwass
Supt. of
Machinery
Pred Otis
Chie Warren
Lauarns
Aangus
le George Stealth
Lewis F. Stowe
Yanks
Kla Palais Royalesiva
Myre Beach
Daught Cooke
Southampton
Mayr Cooke
Ide
Mal
Cook
Bng
Mary , Thur
Truckman
Thewo
Repo Nasional
Harmstrong
Pickwick Supper Club
Monroe
Quintard Sons
WILL
Kent Episcopal Church
St. Andrew’s
Peciar
Andrews Epiecoral Church
Grange Social
Parent- Teacher Association
Town Hall
May Richards
Ingersoll
Long Hill
Kellogg
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