Derby Carnival Arrests Over Indecent Dances At Island Park
At Island Park carnival acts drew police attention as officers in plain clothes arrested three men Ben Mercer John D Williams and Louis N Kantor for gambling and related conduct. A 14 year old girl Julia Dechio faced charges tied to indecent dancing and was sent to Long Farm by her father. John T Bowen Cherry Rovie and Pasquale Coerstennuti appeared in court with fines and suspensions for intoxication and alleged liquor sales. Authorities may seek new ordinances to curb immoral shows and withhold permits until performances meet standards.
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Derby
Island Park
Long Farm
Ben Mercer
John D. Wiliams
Louis N.kantor
Julia Dechio
Averae
Board of Aldermen
John T. Bowen
Costa
Cherry Rovie
Seymour
Pasquale Coretennuti
Coste Coerstennuti
Colgate Student Wil lis Crowe Jr In Hospital After Altercation
Syracuse May 29 Colgate sophomore Willis Crowe Jr. was injured in a student altercation at Deansboro Friday night. He was reported out of danger today at the university infirmary. Crowe suffered a skull fracture and concussion. His father Dr Willis Crowe of New Haven Conn is at his bedside.
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Syracuse
Willis Crowe
Colgate
Deansboro
University Infirmary
Crowe
New Haven
Conn
Fairfield Firemen Denounce Clique Running Tax Fight
Special to the Telegram reports Tunxis Hill Fire Company No 2 denounces Independence Political Organization accusing it of seeking favors for nothing. Firemen defend hose stock at 1,000 feet and Stratfield’s 1,000 feet, claim Tunxis Hill receives town funded protection, praise local schools, and oppose extra taxes for fire and police services while stressing community service.
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Fairfield
Tunxis Hill Fire Company No. 2
Independence
St. Michael's Hall
Stratfield
Tunxta Hill
Stratsleilg
Fairsueta
P. H. Whitman
Gcoup
Tt Ds
Ansonia High School Restricts Graduation Receptions
Ansonia May 29 Special to the Telegram reports the Ansonia High School faculty ruled that graduation reception festivities must stay within city limits. They cite past out of town celebrations and accompanying negative stories brought home to parents and friends.
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Ansonia
Ansonia High School
Bribe Taker Sentenced in Atlanta Federal Court
New York May 29 David Awgnies formerly an Internal Revenue hapecter was convicted Friday of selecting a bribe from Charles Harris a ghise dealer of Norwalk in return for favored treatment He received a 18 month term in Atlanta penitentiary and was released on a 1000 bond pending appeal
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New York
David Awgnies
Internal Revenue
Westports Historic Bridge Snaps Under Heavy Traffic
The Burrs bridges across the Saugatuck River near Westport suffer a beam snap under an eleven ton truck. The bridge sagged about three feet, leading to a temporary weight restriction and a detour via Danbury road. The town plans steel supports to reinforce the aging structure for heavy traffic.
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Westports
Westport
Burr
Saugatuck River
Weston
Weston Turnpike
Danbury Road
State Highway Department
Ccarme
Connecticut
Aspectuck
Saugatuck
Judge Bateman Seeks Pay as Acting Judge in Stratford
Stratford May 29 Special Judge George H Bateman says he is owed full salary as acting judge for April and May after taking over court duties upon Judge Blakeman’s death. Director of Finance Wilcoxson refuses more than 25 dollars per month, threatening contempt of court if funds aren’t honored. Bateman accuses town officials of hindering court business and vows court action if vouchers are not paid. Reading program at Stratford High School, featuring Miss Inga Leing, drew a large crowd and hosted patrons including Mrs W B Cogswell and Mrs R H Wilcoxson. Black fish are running off Lordship and the mouth of the Housatonic River. Memorial Day fishing expected.
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Stratford
George H. Bateman
Town Cour
John C. Wilcoxson
Bateman
Frank E. Blakeman
Judge Blakeman
Batemans
Blakeman
Wilcosson
Wilcoxson
Suatody
Stratford Today
Damen 1
Hunter
John Wilcoxenn
Bate
Finance
Ur Isane
Mutinius
Inga Leing
Stratford Tibhe
Miss Wilcoxson
W. B. Cogswell
Ogden Willey
Lous Snyder
Joseph Hancourt
Walter Wheeler
R. H. Wilcoxson
Lordship
Houusatonic River
Milford Student Wins in Y. M. C. A. Field Day
Milford May 29 Special to the Telegram Milford High School freshman Winthrop Smith led state Y M C A field day at Muldstown. He won first place in three events the 100 yard dash 220 yard relay and running broad jump. Milford teammates Donald and Francis Mazeau also competed and helped Milford reach the state contest through the New Haven elimination meet on May 15.
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Milford
Y. ME. A
Muldistown
Law
Winthrop Smith
George J. Braith
Breadstreet
Smith
Donald
Francis Mazeau
Mazeau Brothers
New Haven
Westport Firemen Plan Carnival for House Fund
Westport fire crews from Pioneer Hook and Ladder No 1 and Compo Engine No 2 met to organize a carnival scheduled for June 30 and July 7. Eleven members from both groups will run affairs with Henry Linxweller as chair and Henry Downes as secretary. Funds will furnish the new central fire station.
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Westport
Pioneer Hook and Ladder Company No
Compo Engine Company No
Pioneer
Harry R. Sherwood
Henr Downes
Joseph Feeney
Otto Mille
Charles Quigley
John Shuivey
Louis Forger
James Hartigan
Leroy McEldwee
Harold Baker
Michael Myers
Thomas Ball
Herbert Welch
Henry Linxweller
Midward Linxweiler
Samuel Lebe
Edward Dunigan
Charles Judd
John Fike
Edward Brown
Thomas Hartigan
Daniel Driscoll
Danbury Veteran Dies From War Wounds
Danbury mourns Det. John BE. Frito PSC World War veteran who died at his parents’ home from injuries suffered while in service. Born Feb 28 1897, he served in the 26th division medical corps and was wounded at Vailly Soissons sector. Funeral set for Thursday at St Joseph’s Church.
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Danbury
John BE. Frito
PSC
Frank Falve
Thorpe Street
Falva
Vailly
Soisson
Vincent
Bridgeport
1Ijpd Atamisance Corps
Ihiy
26Th Veterans’ Organization
Congdon Port
Amercan Legion
Briggenach
St Joseph’s R. C
Wife Sole Heir in Will of R Shackleton
Fairfield May 29 Special to the Telegram The will of Robert Shackleton author who died in France on Washingtons birthday has been filed with Probate Judge Bacon Wakeman His wife Elizabeth Shackleton of Greenfield Hill is the sole heir and executrix The will is in the deceaseds handwriting A E McDonald Beasle McDonald and Adehide L Harding witnessed the signing of the will
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Fairfield
Robert Shackleton
France
Washington
Bacon Wakeman
Elizabeth Shackleton
Greenfield Hill
A. E. McDonald
Beasle McDonald
Adehide L. Harding
Bedford School Honores Ten War Heroes on Memorial Day
Bedford School held a Memorial Day program on the swing lawn with grades 1 through 6 performing poems songs and skits. Students including Russell Mansion Philip Mitchell Sterling Atwater and Lucy Norwood recited and sang while others presented flag related pieces and a tribute to the American soldier.
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Westport
Bedford School
Swingl Lawn
Albert Conley
Russell Mansion
Philip Mitchell
Sterling Atwater
Clarence Jones
John Coley
Eunice Darby
George de Myth
Anna Lyons
N Rong
Catherine Remann
Pitt
Esther Lillander
Harret Shaw
Charlotte Kortge
Anne Izzo
Neilie Samon
Lucy Norwood
Eva Shipney
Lois Sachs
Donna Shukie
May Allen
Florence Able
Ethel Northrop
Tuethe Senna
John Maurer
Frances Dunnigan
Donald Perking
Richard Downs
James London
Powers
Anna Caragone
Donald MacDonald
Flandera Biehl
Anna Ete
Milo Stearns
Betty Beers
Reeves Conner
Florence T Mander
Edna Lewis
Virginia Fraser
Agnes Shusie
Mildred Keene
Ralphael Cacsane
Mabel Albin
Hernen
Barbera
No U
Sone
Milford Charter Meeting Plans Public Sessions
Milford voters consider a city charter as Milford grows toward becoming the states twenty second city. The Charter Commission led by Fred M. Clark calls four July public meetings before the August 4 referendum. Opposition to the charter surfaces, but officials say taxes will rise regardless and emphasize information efforts with leaflets and town hall discussions.
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Milford
Charter Commission
Andrews Named Deputy Labor Commissioner in Danbury
Danbury May 29 Special to the Telegram Harry E Mackenzie will become state labor commissioner July 1 and appoint Representative George W Andrews of Danbury as a deputy labor commissioner and special Industrial Investigator. Andrews, a printer by trade and Danbury's General Assembly representative, chaired the House labor committee last term.
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Danabury
Harry E. Mackenzie
Bethel
George W. Andrews
Danbury
Mackenzie
Andrews
Fairfield Luncheon Club Hosts Lions Dinner in Black Rock
Fairfield reports note the Lions bowling team defeated Fairfield bowlers last winter and were treated to a dinner hosted by the losing team at Champ's Farm in Black Rock. A joint meeting with Bridgeport Lions occurred with a Friday night social and a pre-dinner lagge ball game.
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Fairfield
Tetegran
Andrew Willell
Thm Read
H. R. Elwood
Bridgeport
Selenmen
Breunre
Lions Ciih
Champ's Farm
Black Rock
Lions
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