Norwalk eyes budget surge for fire department
Norwalk residents await Board of Estimate action after a five member committee urged a dramatic rise in the fire department budget from about 30 000 to over 100 000 to meet recommendations. The panel urged twelve permanent men, limited volunteers, updated equipment, and cost totaling 59 729 plus regular appropriation. The report cites prior fires including Hotel Clifton and notes age and staffing concerns affecting response capacity.
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Norwalk
Annavor
Coromities
Uorel
Wofford Gre
Enigmeh
Meran
Board of Estimate and Taxation
Lara
Llens
Alway
John D. Mine
Pirat
Albert H. Winchester
South Norwalk Electric Plaints
W. Harford
Irving Byington
Fred M Wheelnr
Joseph ‘Taylor
George W. Rogardus
Hstifiate
Ita
Vale
Samuel
M'Gowan
M'Gowin
Hardis
Hanadfil
Derby Hero Dives Canal To Save Child From Drowning
Guido Harbieri risked his life to rescue a child from a canal on Hours Terrace near Avenue, diving into rising water to reach a struggling girl and bring her to shore. Neighbors helped recover the girl, who was unharmed, while Harbieri received praise and public thanks for his brave act. The incident occurred during a local event as onlookers watched. Later, evangelist Jecoba continued ten day revivals at Providence Baptist Church.
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Derby
Mar
Guido Harbieri
Bet Tinesyear
Anna Reni
Gleete Terifis
Thons
Cold Witich
Rino
Tadeci
Swan
Barbier
Dees
Barbieri
Maine
Thease
Mierosene
Jecoba
Branklyn Clase
Providence Rapliss Church
Washington Avenue
Whose Body At Lord Pete’s Yard A Pleasant Mirthful Mystery
New York May 9 a review of Dorothy L Sayers Whose Body a murder mystery praised for wit and intricate plotting. The critic highlights Lemuel Peters Worth as a central detective figure and notes the novel’s blend of eccentric suspects and clever misdirections in a moody London setting.
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James W. Deas
New York
Sayers
Howe
Uyin
Rembtherhood
Lem
Peter Worses
Housedrobi Klong
Pete
Uer
Iniversit
Flores Javenght
Memorial Day Observances Planned in Stratford
Stratford prepares a Memorial Day program at Sterling Memorial Hall with Rev Bush as speaker and Rev Hash of the Methodist church as another speaker. Commander Edward Bariow and local veterans will participate with school performances and Lincoln Gettysburg Address reading. Officials note plans for decorations and a mass meeting to follow a First World War era commemorative tone.
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Stratford
Bush
Stratford’ M
American Legion
Brooklyn
Sterling
Hash
Andrew
Chamberlain
Methodist Church
Chapman
Brooklyn Legion
Legion
Eterling
Main Street
Barlew
Edward J. Bariow
Andersyn-burn-Kovhias
Spruker
Welcnie
Honeyspat
Stratford High School
Lincaln
G.A. I
Sons of Veterans
Council
Denall Saninis
Renmiaitee
G. A Ro
Statford
Reverend Ernest J. Graft to Speak at Memorial Day in Bridgeport
Fairfield assigns Rev Ernest J Graft of Christ Protestant Episcopal Church Bridgeport to deliver the Memorial Day address replacing City Attorney John A Cornell who is ordered to bed for a week due to a heart condition. The ceremony will include parade reporting, wreath at the GA RR slab, High School chorus, firing squad salute, and prayers by Reverend Ki Johnson and Reverend Craft.
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Ernest J. Graft
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church Bridgeort
John A. Cornell
Cornell
Bridgeport
Falefela
Crift
Ansonia Parade Details From City Officials
City officials announce a nighttime parade forming along Main Tremont and Train streets with divisions led by Lieutenant Neils Le Pogisen and Assistant Marshals Albert Gardeima and Albert Phelpa. The Harvey Hubbell band will play at the Soldiers Monument as the procession proceeds through Ansonia.
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Eines
Hne
Hell
Init
Neils le Pogisen
Poties
Cheb
David
Clinton
Sears
Sion
N Street
Soul of Central
Tremont Steet
Mat Street
Kiowary
John Catlhan
Harvey Hubbell
Milford Memorial Day Parade Honors Fallen Sailors
The Sons of Veterans will organize Memorial Day events in Milford with a grand marshal and a procession forming at Milford High School on West River Street at 9:30. Rev Charles BSkous will deliver remarks near Memorial Bridge, honoring sailors lost at sea, followed by exercises and a short program with town groups, schoolchildren, and Boy Scouts participating.
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Sons of Veterans
Vetous Organizaliis
Westport Aids Crusade Targets Autoists In City Drive
Special to the Post reports Westport launches a crusade against drivers failing to have proper lights. Officers issued warnings and arrested several motorists during the week as part of the effort. Joseph Mdginthus of 60 West 26th Street, New York City, was arrested in connection with the incidents.
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Ford Niehuly
Hades
Mawlewead Avenue
Brulsepert
Pear
Joseph Mdginthus
S60
West 26Th Street
New York City
Memorial Day Parade Route and Ceremonies in Westport
The Memorial Day parade will start on Kaichareh Street near the YM and proceed via City Street to King Street Cemetery on King Street, then Ludlow Road and Ring Street. Ex service leaders from Armedrvan Legion and Veterans of Foreign Waco will command troops from Mast Church Street to cemetery and back. The program includes wreaths at Town Hall, a firing squad, buglers, and speakers at several cemeteries, with Rev. George Re Thitch and other clergy delivering prayers and readings. The parade will conclude with band performances and a moment of silence, followed by remarks from local officials and veterans.
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Central
Norwalk
Concerce Street
Knox
Main Street
Tre
Jaun
Yorwalk
KaiChareh Street
Catholin
King Street
State Street
Ludlow Road
Ring Street
Harry Keene
Armedrvan Legion
Mast Church Street
Emil Dennett
Veterans of Foreign Waco
Church Street
Honor Voll
Town Hall
Charles IB
Ulrich
Thelleys
Charles Quigley
Michael Dominick
Ives
Oyer Joseph Fagan
Willow- Crank
George Wiiworth
Lown
Stalional Church
Othe Phibe
Pridgeport
Wal
Georgia
Richard J
Church of the Assimnidion
Willy
New Milford to Hold Memorial Exercises and Parade
New Milford plans memorial exercises led by American Legion and Sons of Veterans at the Linvern monument on the green. Rey Td Lee will read the Cetlysburg address, and Memorial Day rites will conclude with graves of veterans inart wars to be decorated.
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Bridgewater
Phey Wall
New Aluford
EH Ofelock
New Milford Bani
Goa
American Legion
Sons of Veterans, Bays
Memoe Ialdas
Rey James
Teanmer
Center Seavel
Stamfordites Fund Memorial Fountain Dedication Planned
Stamfordites will signalize the day with an afternoon dedication of a memorial fountain tent, designed and paid for entirely by locals. The statue weighs 500 pounds and stands over the fountain. funds were raised by a popular subscription led by former County Councilman Frederick. Gadhrsele Down nine, a noted poet, has donated his estate items including furniture and books to the memorial display.
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Ford
Danbury May Parade Series At Five Divisions
Danbury by The Memo describes a May Day event at 10 o clock with five divisions. Veterans of Civil War Spanish American and World Wars will join patriotic clubs in the parade, plus a school children division and prizes for the best showing. The fifth division features fire brigades and bands, with Rev Leo M Finn from St Peters Church as speaker.
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Seatly
Esros
Soliors
Greenwich Memorial Day Observed by Civic Societies
Greenwich observes Memorial Day at 2 pm with exercises in Havemeyer Industrial Hall. Dr. M. George Thompson of Christ Episcopal Church delivers the main address. The 12nd Artilleries parade unit holds a prominent position in the procession.
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Greenwich
Havemeyer Inditarum
Hey
M. George Thompson
Reetor
Christ Spiscopal Church
Artillers
Warehy
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