School Physician Clashed Over Parochial Visits
Fairfield special to the Telegram reports Town School Board debated whether Dr Poole should stop visiting St Thomas parochial school while examining children. John H Perry urged action. Board deferred decision to December noting visits aid town health, with no final ruling after a long discussion.
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Fairfield
L. B. Peoly
St. ‘Thomas
Wbk
John H. Perry
Southport
Pools Ja Gut
Te Wha
Poole
Perry
Amour Weigatt
Bread prize noted at Greenfield Hill Grange test
Special to The Telegraph reports a Grange meeting at Greenfield Hill where third and fourth degrees were conferred on candidates. Mrs Frey Banks won best white bread, Miss Frances Conklin best water bread, and Miss Maria Wakeman best raised biscuit. Jim Waterman won the coin contest as readings and talks followed.
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Fairfield
Greenfield Hill Grange
Henry Meyers
William Sturges
G. Zink
Frey Banks
Prances Conklin
Maria
Burr Hiltalk
Fred Banks
F. Wierren
Howard Wakeman
Trumbull
State Police Inspectors Praise Local Barracks Condition
Acting for Superintendent Robert T. Nartey, State Police Inspector J A Tuahey visited the Hartford barracks. He praised office and personnel appearance and discussed a new department program to improve equipment and conditions, with discipline measures for violations.
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Robert T. Nartey
Hartford
State Polics
J. A. Tuahey Yastertly
Jensure
Blais Police
Four Killed in Shell Explosion in Italy
Four soldiers died and several were seriously injured today at Tor Guano Carnicilano when shells exploded during a bombardment. The blast started a forest fire with no flames visible at first. The original detonation came from a shell being handled by soldiers near a fort. Firemen arrived from Arnia and combed the area for additional dangers.
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Genga
Tenty
Potr
Pegona
Tor
Guano
Carnicilano
Ex-Gov Woodruff Near Losing Chance to Vote
Siw Havix reports former Governor Teolin Woodruff nearly lost his right to vote on Tuesday as his name was missing from the polling list. Officials did not recognize him until friends verified his identity, allowing him to cast a ballot. he had been living on a farm in Guilford after a period on Edwards Street.
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Woodruff
Teolin & Woodrug
Née
Depuy Regiaisra
Edwards Street
Hig Farm
Guliford
Rose with 35 Buds Ready to Bloomin New Canaan
New Canaan on November 3 features Gardener Winfield DeForest showing a hybrid perpetual rose near Ida, with Jens Bouton along East Woods road reporting 35 buds ready to bloom. The bloom size and quality are praised as unmatched, challenging rivals to equal King George varieties.
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New Canaan
Specia
Winfield de- Forest
Gardner
Hama
Idra
Jens Bouton
East Woods
DeForest
King eGorge
Danbury Jailer Pick Tied to Alfred A Baker Appointment
Danbury officials report Sheriff Simeon Pease intends to appoint Alfred A Baker as deputy jailer at Danbury Jail. The process would replace widow Mrs David W Wright as acting jailer until Baker takes office on April 1 1924. Baker is a Mallory plant employee and active in Republican politics with ties to Danbury.
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Danbury
Nev
Simeon Pease
Bridgeport
Alfred A. Baker
Dynbury
Pease
David W. Wright
Baker
Voon Ag
Crady
Ey Ig
Mallory Company
Mallory Company's Prant. He Has Been Active In Third Ward
Polths
Danbury Building and Loan Association
New Situation in Politics Faces Lloyd George
London reports Lloyd George returning to England to confront a radically altered political scene. Southampton will honor him with the freedom of the city, signaling a triumphal welcome as he joins Liberal leaders like Sir Alfred Mond and Winston Churchill.
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London
Associated Press
Loy George
Enrland
Southampton
Liev George
Chelsea
Politiewl
Lord George Wiiding
Alfred Mond
Diyod Genrae
Winston Sbearer Churchill
National Liberal Party
Haldivin
Plymouth
Vonar Law
Tovar Lal
Theft in Norwalk Reported at Residence Jewelry Box Stolen
Norwalk on November 5 Special Telegram correspondent Arthur C Colburn of Hinstriet reports a valuable diamond bag owned by his wife was stolen from a jewelry box in their bench. Police are investigating.
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Norwalk
Arthur C. Colburn
Hinstriet
No- Hee
Red Cross Roll Call Drive Set to Begin Sunday
Fairfield area launches Red Cross Roll Call with district chairs including Mrs J B Sanford, Carlisle Hunter, and Miss Hoden. Teams of Camp Fire, shoo children, and Boy Scouts will canvass churches in the morning and homes in the afternoon to oversubscribe last year’s 1200 members. Reports go to Mrs Winchester by Monday night to gauge progress.
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Fairfield
Red Cross
Agene
B.S. Winchester
J. B Sanford
Redding
Carlisle Hunter
McNeil
Southport
Hoden
Grafonfield HA
J. MS. Clark, Stratfeld and Mrs. 4. ' ,BiLaChengh
Eta
Percival
Grasmere
Har Acction
Boy Scouts
Ruth
Winchester
Pictures convict rum runner in Fairfield court
In Town court Edward Russell of New Haven faced charges of illegally transporting liquor. Prosecutor Bacon Wakeman presented the case with a picture record as twenty barrels of denatured alcohol were seized from Russell’s truck near Flint's Corner. Evidence suggested the liquor could be redistilled for public consumption, though owner intent remained undetermined.
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Fairfield
Bacon Wakeman
Edward Russell
Whiting Street
New Haven
Russell
Fudde Clarence B. Hall
Arthur 7. Bennet
Flint's Corner
Post Road
Bridgeport
Sutmac T. Metealt
Anthony Florio
George Street
Paul Schwartz
Bridgenort
United States
Althouh
Election expenses may top five thousand say town clerk
Town Clerk Clarence E. Winton warned election costs may exceed 3000, with estimates showing 2160 for demonstrators and 250 for transfer service. He noted lighting, trucking, lumber, and other items will push the total past previous years as voting machines were moved from the depot and guarded by a Public Works crew.
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Clarence E. Winton
Jess Yaag
Winton
Dein
Uetal
Phils
Rixemhrover
Public Works Department
Aurinzs
Imon
Leon Ctor
Woman Accused in Fur Coat Fraud Case
Police seek a woman who allegedly obtained a fur coat valued at $50 from William Sigleture on Golden Hill Street by fraudulent means. She provided a false name and address, and the item was discovered missing after verification.
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Agkor
William
Apple idols and village tunes headline odd local page
Report from Donovan on Post Road notes a branch of apples and a mysterious lime of phrases in his yard. The village quarter last night hosted a peculiar performance with sing along lines and a twist on the standard rendition.
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Donovan
Post Road
Vilage
Fones Plans Reestablish Normal School Amid Board Reforms
Dr Fones outlines aims to reestablish a local Normal School while detailing board actions on school reform. He cites building programs, policy changes to eliminate political influence, and a shift to a commission-like system with a strong executive. The piece compares Hartford and Bridgeport school projects and discusses vacancy challenges for teacher training.
First Woman Justice Marries in Greenwich Society Fete
Ruth Wills daughter of Mrs C J Wills of Greenwich marries Doraly A McClave of Orange New Jersey at First Presbyterian Church Greenwich Rev Dr Frank A Hosmer presides Matron of honor Miss Charles Fowler of Plainfield maid of honor Miss M Hirshop of Tilport bridesmaids Edith Wills Helen Wills Ruth Collins flower girl Ruth Wills wears gown of white and gold bouquet Bridal party attire features yellow satin and autumn chiffon The couple will reside in Grange New Jersey long with Mr McClave serving as treasurer of EW McClave Company in Harrison New Jersey
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Greenwich
Nev
Ruth Wills
C. J. Wills
Belle Miven
Doraly A McClave
Orange
N. J
First Presbyterian Church
New York
New Jersey
Frank A. Hosmer
Charles Fowler
Whilh Plaina
Meartetta Hirshop
Tildreport
Misa Edith Wills
Helen Wills
Greenwiich
Ruth Collins
Moorestown
Francis H Tage
Actes
James Worcester
William McClave
Kenneth MecClave
Ralph Royaling
Robert White
James Hodges
Rye
N. Y
Tireg
Harold L. Wellaccod
Bennett School
I Greenwich
Berta
Greenwich Day Nursery
Woman's Meter Corps
Red Cross
Liberty Loan Delves
Rome
Grange
N, JF
McClave
EW. McClave Company
Harrison, M J
Tobacco Growers Body Taxable as Dealer
Washington Nov 8 The Internal Revenue Bureau ruled that an association of leaf tobacco growers that contracts its members to purchase and sell tobacco cooperatively is subject to the same dealer taxes as other leaf tobacco dealers. The ruling says such associations are not farmers or growers and cannot claim exemption.
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Washington
Internal Revenueé Bureau
Hedie
Protests Over Warrantless Truck Search Rise in Fairfield
Town Court heard protest as Attorney Paul Connery argued officers had no warrant to search stored trucks. Judge Clarence Hall reserved ruling until Monday when the Henry case resumes. Henry, arrested transporting 9 barrels of beer to New York, faced bond reductions from 4000 to 3800, then to 1000.
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Fairfield
Paul Connery
Norwalk
Clarence EK. Hall
Thome Jienry Jr
Brooklyn
Tenry
Arthur J. Bennet
Henry
Convstable
Arthur J. Bennett
New York
Local debate over reopening and funding of the Normal School
A letter argues against reopening the Normal school citing political expediency and misused funds. It contends public schools must serve children with best teachers, warns of inefficiency, and foresees a modern, better system under new leadership while opposing reliance on politics to drive educational policy.
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rAnce
Smith
Ae Caldwell
Curtis
Fonex
Medinx
Tty
Sisting
Longfellow School
John Y. Caldwell
Etton Buck
Weeren Harding Hich
Buck
Caldwell, Walker
Beckwith
Corteight
Manufacturers’ Association
Imht High School
Black Rocz
Florence Blackham
Mary A. Walker
Agaidant
John A. Young
New Hartford
Echool
Iran
Fonér
Hoard of Education
Board of ‘Education
Schovia
Board of Apportionment
Board of Education
Mirror
City Auditory
Otter
Thia
Bringpine
Pridgeport
Ichidren
I Ts
New Haven
Danbury
State Board of
Connecticut
Alem
Federal liquor permits open to state inspection
Federal prohibition officers and state authorities will jointly inspect all liquor permits starting November 13. Breweries manufacturers wholesalers and druggists will have permit stipulations allowing state sheriffs inspectors and revenue agents to inspect operations. Refusal to allow inspection can lead to permit revocation.
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Weil
Haynes
Pinchot
Pennsylvania
Mellon
The
Treasury
Tasteac
Amiltmz
Effec
Commubmioner
General Revenue and Prohibition
Canadian alier's youthful romance ends in wedding
Miss Mary Wartlett Winsor daughter of Mrs. George Toya Winsor of Milbank agency marries Robert Neison Bankr of Woodstock Ontario in Christ Episcopal church Greenwich Nevada at 4 pm Rev George Thompson officiates. Bridesmaids Georgiana Winsor Elise Winsor flower girls William Ball best man reception at Greenwich Country club. Mary born in England educated there later lived in Duxbury Massachusetts. Ball served as Captain in the Royal Flying Corps overseas in World War I.
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Greenwich
Mary Wartlett Winsor
George Toya Winsor
Milbank Agenut
Candieh
Robert Neison Bankr
Woodatock
Ontario
Christ Episcopal Church
George Thompson
Aintor
Georgiana Winsor
Wonor
Tayo Uitle
Elise Winsor
George
Winsor
Maher Avent
William Ball
Greenwich Country Club
England
Duxbury
Mass
Ball
Woodstock
Fora Flying Corps
Rummage Sale Planned in Hollister Heights Temple
A rummage sale for the benefit of the Sunday school will be hosted by Hollister Heights Temple on Hollister Street Saturday afternoon.
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Stratford
Hollister Heights
Holister Street
Kiwanis Night Steeped in Burlesque Courtroom Gags
At Stratfield Kiwanis informal Ladies Night the club staged a mock burlesque court before Mayor Fred Atwater. Prominent businessmen and ladies were arraigned on playful charges while officers and judges riffed with wit. Prizes and after-dinner entertainment followed, including music, magic, and comedic repartee.
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Fred Atwater
Kiwanta Club
Stratfield
Deval
al Merritt
Walt Hubbel
Leverty
Stern
Edward '. Bueckinghan
Bach Cane
Fairfield acquires deed to school land at Grasmere Heights
The Bridgeport Housing Company filed deeds with Town Clerk to transfer Grasmere Heights school property to the Town of Fairfield. The deed restricts use to a school and playgrounds and reverts to the original owners if used otherwise. Grasmere Heights is expanding with four new houses nearly finished and more under construction with spring plans.
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Fairfield, Nav
I Grasmere Heights
Pairfield
Bridgeport Housing Company
Clit Ffline
Grasmere Ielshes
State Conference Attendees at Naugatuck
Jenny Grant and William C. Burr attended the State Conference of Congregational Churches in Naugatuck this week, reported by special wire. The event drew clergy and delegates from across the region as sessions covered church governance and community outreach.
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Fairfield
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Torr Mensurus
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Aridseport
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Hridgepore
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First Woman Justice
Belle
Donald McClave
George M. Sevius
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Ohlla’ Welfare
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Axing
White House
Louis Schweidtle
Tha
Witmeas
Pred Atwater
Sprivener
Oricar Hubbell
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Tes
Wallace Dayliss
John A. Laverty
Justice
Teynce
Merritt
Plebdenl
Hubbell
Laush
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Watkins Art Store
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Holmes and Edwarda Silver Co
Watkins
William Kuigard
Julia Wilker
Meriden
Soprino
Joseph la Vaux
Lawrence Crane
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