America Must Lead Salvaging Civilizaton
A Memorial Sunday sermon argues three scourges threaten civilization famine pestilence and war with war to end war and save civilization. Europe seeks America to lead and a path from isolation toward cooperation is urged. The speaker warns against Kaiserism and calls for unity to overcome war and safeguard humanity.
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United Church
Yester
Babylon
America
Europe
China
Japan
Britain
Tr. Day
Dr. Day
Fight Over Town Court To Come Up In Town Meeting
Fairfield town meeting agenda includes a heated item about accepting and supporting a General Assembly resolution establishing a town court. Selectman Burm and Ion don push the measure despite a peace pact among Republican factions ahead of Friday night session.
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Pairfeld
Frederick A. Burm
William F. Iondon
General Assembly
Fairfield
Drisy
Father Chornock Feted by Parishioners
Parishioners of Saint John's Greek Church honored Rev. Oresteg F. Chormeck with a banquet at 3 p.m. in the church parlors in appreciation of his work during his time in the city.
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Father Chornock
Saint John's Greek Church
Oresteg F. Chormeck
Milford Heads Vote On Sunday Pictures At Camiel Theatre
Milford residents may decide in days whether Sunday showings persist at the new Camiel theatre after a petition secures a referendum. The move splits town between Sabbath observers and supporters of Sunday cinema, with church groups and local officials weighing public voting outcomes and legal options.
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Board of Selectmen
Walnut Beach
Milford Beaches Open for Summer Season
Milford May 23 A bustling seaside scene as nearly 5 000 visitors enjoy the opening day. Rides run on tight schedules while Bob Fagan’s $19 009 Whip offers free rides to children. Amusements draw crowds, jitneys detour to ease traffic, and a minor trolley accident briefly halts service. Paddock vs Excelsiors at Mort Trumbull Beach grounds. plans disclosed for a roller roast site near Ma Feckers grove. Social club dances at Easy Corner pavilion attract large crowds with Jay Foye’s orchestra providing music.
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Milford
Bob Fagan
Excelsiors of
Bridgeport
Ap & P.M
Mort Trumbull Beach Grounds
Cohen
New York Amusement Association
Bears
Paddock
Rasy Korner
Fairfield Honors Memory of Heroic Dead on Memorial Day
Fairfield to observe Memorial Day with a 10 a.m parade and 7:30 p.m. exercises at the town green. The program includes a tapping of the Star Spangled Banner, prayers, speeches by Timothy Fallon and Simon C. Bradley, and the unveiling of a memorial tablet honoring twelve World War dead. The tablet lists John Burehler, Leonard Bronson Hardeseph Jr, Clayton W. Nichols, Henry Sherwood, George Alfred Smith, Frank K. Snyder, William Combes Taylor, David Tompson, William Timmy, and David Wilson among others. Members of the American Legion and local fraternal groups will participate. uniforms encouraged.
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Sabol Children
Arc Department
George Alfred Smith
American Legion
George Anderson
Grand Matshal
Allen E. Beeman
Timothy A. Fallon
John J. Johnson
Madge Bacon Keman
Simon C. Bradley
Congregational Church
Ailen Hy Brewman
Joan Burehler
Leonard Bronson Hardeseph Jr
Clayton W. Nichols
Henry Sherwood
Frank K. Snyder
William Combes Taylor
David Tompson
William Tmmady
David Wilson
Stratford Community Honors Soldier Dead on Memorial Day
Stratford churches joined for a Memorial Day service at the Congregational church with Judge Carl B. Power of Bridgeport delivering the address. Special musical features were organized by William H. Hart as local patriotic groups gathered for the observance. The Stratford Boy Scouts planned a march in Bridgeport and participation in ceremonies at the Soldiers' monument. Also noted are local personal notices including births, visits, and upcoming events such as Children’s Week observances and Camp Fire Girls activities at Lake Mohawk.
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Congregational
Carl B. Power
Bridgeport
William H. Hart
Stratford Boy Scouts
Memorial Day Palace
Soldiers’ Monument
Lake Mohawk
Gast Cornwall
John Richardeot
Broadbridge Road
Simageport Hospital
Donald
Frank RB. Sammis
Academy Hill
Glendon
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