New Canaan Village Hall To Host Gymnasium and Events
The New Canaan Civic League forms a men’s advisory board to aid the Village Hall gymnasium opening on November 15. Aikens of Holmewood School named director as the hall to host basketball games and dances this winter. Red Cross fund drive launches with strong subscriptions as local groups plan events and charity plays. The Armistice day parade featured Girl Scouts and Knights of Columbus officials visiting Father Stapleton. Basketball opens December 5 with Westminster Academy captains and Compo Life Guards clash at Village Hall.
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New Canaan
New Canaan Civic League
Gymnids
Rev
Merrill # Clark
Stephen B. Hart
Harry Offen
John Sterling
Marshal Stearn
George T
Smith
A. 33
Walker
Mir. Aikeng
Holmewood School
Wood
Ahs
Genevieve Cowles
New York
Civic League
Women
Red Cross
Lend
Stamtfo
New Ca
The
Knights of Columbus
John Stapleton Couner
K. of C
Beware The Cough Or Cold That Hangs On
An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a twofold remedy for chronic coughs colds and throat lung troubles. It claims creosote soothes inflamed membranes kills germs and that the formula builds up the system after illness with a money back guarantee if relief fails.
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Creamuision Co
Amata
Danbury Factory Heads Form New Association
Danbury factory leaders form a new industrial association with seven representatives from two major plants. President James I. Doran announces the group aims to advance local industry and coordination among firms. Officers include Frank J. Lee as vice president and James D. Biges as secretary treasurer, with several directors named.
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Danbury
Lt Presigent
James I’. Doran
Industrast
Aws
Itnacsaat
James I’, Doran
Prank J. Lee
James D. Biges
T. Joy
C. E. Carter
Charles D. Parks
Emil Bemming
Devon children celebrate birthday party in a Devon home
A birthday party on New K avenue honored a girl turning fourteen. Guests included Doris, Anthony, Mae Cratty, and others. A lunch and a cake with four candles were enjoyed, and several relatives and friends attended from Easton, Bridgeport, and surrounding towns.
Auction and party planned by Woman's auxiliary and Legion
The Woman's auxiliary and American Legion members will host an auction whist and pinochle party at the Fable building on Monday November 24. Mrs Patrick Connelly and daughter of Brooklyn visit the Burr Aleekers. relocation to New York City for winter noted for J C Relcher couple.
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Westport
American Legion
Patrick Connelly
Brooklyn
Charles Burr Aleeker
J.C. Relcher
New York City
H. N. Northrop
Salvatore Gilbertle
Dr O'Connell
Yoseph Donlon
Mary FE
Driscoll
Ian Ion Woodsifle
Charles Fable
Marvin “Do
Suffalo N
St. Petersburg
Divorce Action Filed by Mrs Biber in Norwalk
Mrs Zené May Biber of Norwalk files for divorce from Allvin Biber on desertion grounds. Married June 28 1919 in Port Chester New York the husband deserted her May 3 1921. She asks restoration of her maiden name Taylor. Case set for December term of the Superior court. Attorney John J Canes represents Biber.
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Norwalk
Zdne May Biber
Allvin Biber
Port Chester
Taylor
M Biber
John J. Canes
Milford Chamber Discusses Treat Memorial Park Plans
The Milford Chamber of Commerce board will meet November 18 at Walter M. Irving's office to decide whether to proceed with the Treat Memorial Park site at Main and Cherry streets. Officials consider selling the property after the town finance board rejected a 6,000 purchase request, and talks with a New York manufacturing concern over riverfront land near Devon continue amid river depth constraints.
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Miled RD
Milford Chamber of Commerce
Walter M. Irving
River Street
Cherr
Chamie
Robert
Treat
Chambery. of Commerce
Robert Treat
Chamber
Board of Finance
Finance Board
Plymouth Church
Ito
Iaid
Chaimbee
Forj
Tosta Hall
P Dent
Corrmarea
New York
Housatonic
Devon
Plana
Washington
Milford
Chamber of Commerce
Bridgeport Orders Removal Of Fire Menace Structure
Bridgeport officials move to tear down the old Selleck mansion on Fairfield Avenue as a health and fire hazard. Stratford officials consider similar action on the former post office building after delays tied to insurance disputes. Fire Marshal Judson urged action, with 15 days given to remove the wreck if the owner does not comply.
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Selleck
Bridgeport
Straleo
Stratford
Hf Bridgeport
Daniel
Bridgeport di Rhiet
Bridgepart Gommen
Bridgeport Common
Fairfield Avenue
Grove
Gemmen Council
Bridgepool
App
Bridgeporth
Strateford
Alien D. Judson
John Son
Schleck Building
Selleck Place
Judson Glas
Bulding Has Been Responsible For the Delay. i Beach, Crockery Marchent
Pest
Ned & & Ing
Judson
Alford
Sterling
Steatford
Thalre
Buster Keaton
Couple Celebrates 50th Wedding Anniversary
Danby is home to Mr and Mrs Peachio who marked their golden anniversary with a day of family and friends and a four generation reunion. They were married in Austria Hungary and have lived in Davoury for thirty nine years. A gold purse was presented by members of the German Evangelical Church and the pastor Rev Edward Fischer spoke.
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Danby
Peachio
Galden
Maeho Ag
Ola
Peachko
Austria-Hungary
Davoury
Erman Tatheran Church
Nembe
Edwardi
Fischer
Lordship Notes From Local Clubs And Activities
The Oak Club hosted Authors and Masur clubs with Mrs Nor Mains and Mrs Albert in attendance. Lordship Fire Association report shows a lively weekly pinochle party led by George Luther and Joseph Larsen. Members discuss National Education Week events at Lordship School with posters and slogans and mother participation urged.
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Oak. Club
Lhe
Masur
Amanda Waskee
Charles Frag
Fourth Avenue
Lelic Vaughn
Margharita Lawn
Scoutinus Diwis
Lordship
M Thompson
Leslie Moore
New York
Albert Anderson
Stratheld
Geoge Wind
Gursie
Samuel G. Wallis
John. Welly
and Mes
Ph Davis
Waterbury
Pronvost
Watermoor
Wilside Avenue
Jamaica S. T
Lordship Rathway Company
Connecticut Company
Local Society Events and Church Service Notice
The Senior group meets at 6 20 pm with a sermon on Slackers and the Holy Grail at Tide o clock service. A special program features a leading New Haven contralto. Kuyopha Girls Club hosts a meeting at Mrs Henry Smiths 9 West Main Street Monday at eight. Sons of Plymouth church parish hall holds annual meeting and banquet Thursday at 6 30. Ansanta lodge A F and A M to hold stated communication with Fellowcraft degree demonstrated.
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New Haven
Kuyopha
Henry Smith
West Malin Street
Sons of Plymouth Church
Ansanta
Local Notes and Events From Bethel Area
A daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Roach of Jim Street was born yesterday. both mother and baby are healthy. Amroge Mullaney of Blackman Avenue is on the road to recovery after weeks of illness. Mrs Edward Wixted and Edward Jr visit Mrs Wixted’s sister in Paterson NJ. Mr and Mrs George Pattee of Bayonne NJ have returned home after visiting relatives. Miss Aneta Dorfman of Center Street returned from a visit with grandparents in Brooklyn. Mr and Mrs F W Knowles of 48 Joli Street travel to Pomona Florida for the winter. The annual supper and dance at St Mar Church was a success with attendees from Redding, Bridgeport, Sandy Hook, Danbury and nearby towns. A full supper was served 5:30 to 8:30, dancing till midnight, with an orchestra. Committee chairs and hostesses are listed, including Mrs Daniel Riordan, Mrs A A Archer, Mrs Peter McMagus, Mrs John Caryo, and many others. The young parish women served as waitresses and various ladies oversaw food and candy booths. Red Cross canvassers are named with route details and volunteers across local streets and avenues.
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Robert Roach
Jim Street
Amroge Mullaney
Blackman Avenue
Imears
Edward Wixted
Edward Jr
Maple Avenue
Paterson
N. J
Wixted
Charles Ridgley
George Pattee
Bayonne
Aneta Dorfman
Center Street
Brooklyn
F. W. Knowles
Joli Street
Pomona
Fla
Tr of C. Hall
Ladies of
Orc Ohistra
Daniel Riordan
A. A. Archer
Peter McMagus
John A. Caryo
James Morey
Eilzabeth Cutiden
John Gardner
Predd
Margaret McGrath
Gertrude Man
Helena Keane
Margaret
Troy
Marie Manualda
John PB
Mys
Don
Sarroll
PreManus
Mra Hiward Costello
John Griffiiny
John McManug
Thomas McGrath
Food Sun
Jameux Ryan
James,Wixved
Thomas Perks
Anna JaaValta
Thomas Walsh
John Gorman
Missy Mary Ryan
Elizabeth Cuthder
Fairfield Woman Fined for Abusive Language in Town Court
A Fairfield woman was fined five dollars plus costs after arraignment before Judge Jonathan Grout on a charge of abusive language toward a probation officer. The report notes welfare concerns as several children in the family face institutional placement due to neglect and hunger.
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Nove
Celerive
Mary T
Jonathan Grout
Anna
Pulkjer
William Mire
Raenermit
Peter \Wannisky
Peter
General Frost Marries Norwalk Society Leader
Norwalk notes a society wedding as General Ru Frost wed Mrs Macy Harriet Elarte at Mrs Harle’s residence on Wight street with Ernest I McGregor officiating. Best man was Trost Jr and George Woodward attended. A wedding supper followed before the couple departed for an extended tour aboard the Olympic.
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Norwalk
Tele- Bram
Ru Frost
Tisbylde
Macy - HL Eiarte
Ernest I. McGregor
First Congregational Church
Wag
Georgen Woodward
Winnie
Gaveler
Sherry
New York
Sunday convention opens with 200 delegates in session
The State Sunday convention began with 200 delegates and guests attending. Robert Darling of Onsign-Bickford presided as the Sunday School Association trustee. Osbert W Warningham spoke on God In Moral Recovery and Oscar A Phelps addressed Womens Gardens and Fruitful Wield. The temple of fine arts displayed 300 color prints valued at 1500 dollars.
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Robert Darling
Onsign-Bickford Company
Limabury
The
Sunday School Association
Osbert W Warningham
Beston University
Oscar A. Phelps
Sunday School ‘Association
Myler Brush Company
Hartford
Wome
Temple of Fine Arts
Augustine Smith
Heston University
Mr. Phelps
Warmingham
Rolang H. Bainton
Yale, Divinity School
DAR to Hold First Meeting in New Norwalk Home
Norwalk chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution meets Thursday at the renovated home now under D. Auition care. Mrs. Luli Loveland Shepard will address the gathering on The Secrets of Mormonism detailing alleged church ties to liquor, political power, tyranny, and polygamy.
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Norwalk
Luli Loveland Shepard
Daughters of the American Revolution
D. Auition
Mia
Shepard
Morman Church
Dickens Troupe Presents The Teark at Community Theatre
A Charlestown report notes the Dramatic club debuts with The Teark by Charles Dickens on December 1 at the Community Theatre. Benjamin Webster presides with Alice Winchester as treasurer and Virginia Travis handling tickets and ads. Kim Stevens oversees stage and props.
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Balliol DD
Novis Ram Service
Charles Dickens
Welhenday
Benjamin “Web
Alice Winchege
I Sie Stevenson
1 Low
Ng Sok
Iekel
Joan Perrybingle
Prerybingle
Frances B Fumer
Beada
Wikle Hlévens
Virginia Travis
Marian Churchill
Unclear Names Linked in Fairfield Area Date Unknown
Fragmentary OCR lists multiple individuals and addresses around Fairfield and Bridgeport. Names include George W Cox Mary Fallen Henry John Sacage Corsine Reichardt Tony Siler Mary Lycns John Dunleavey Helen Dixon Ladislaw Orpeay and Margaret Skullsty with listed street addresses and towns. No clear event or action stated.
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George W. Cox
Fairfield
Mary Fallen
Henry John Sacage
Corsine Mary Reichardt
Hanover Street
Bridgeport
Tony Siler
Mary Lycns
Madigan Avenue
John Dunleavey
Helen Dixon
Banks Stream
Ladislaw Orpeay
Stratfield Parents Plan Sale and Joint Meeting
The Stratfield Parent Teachers Association will hold a food sale Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs Newton Hoyt in Jac man avenue from three to six oclock. A joint Stratfield Men s Club and Parent Teacher association meeting is set for November 21 with a program in preparation. The Men s Club will host a father and son banquet at the Stratfield Baptist church tomorrow night.
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Sprate
Yelegram Service
Stratfiel Parent-Teachers Association
Newton Hoyt
Jacman
Avenue
EB. Howart
Fra
Trealy
Td. Stropel
Sir Pease
Ladies’ Aid Society
Ita
J Gilbert
Havens
Stratfield
Lincoln
Schoo
Stratfield Men's Club
Yather
Tratfield
New Milford News Roundup and Local Updates
Telegram report notes a sneak thief stole pounds of fish from Charles Murray who caught the culprit. Dorothy Berry and Natalie Stuart are away for a vacation. A minstrel show is planned Monday afternoon at the Town Hall. Bennett and son won a hospital contract for flooring work. Mrs Chauncey Marsh broke her wrist from a fall but is recovering. Diphtheria cases trigger temporary school closure in Shington. A Washington vs New Milford basketball game was postponed.
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Milford
Charles Murray
Murray
Dorothy Berry
Natalie Stuart
Gaya
Migs Berry
Bénnett
Chauncey
Marsh
Shington
Hetwie
Washington
New Milford
Baeen
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Merrill F. Clark
Mies Ruth A. Child
IM. F. Clark
Berrian FV
Girl's Friendly Society
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Hannah Benedict Carler
Thomas Tunney
Cherry Street
Thomas Ellsworth
Iida Ellsworth
St. John Place
Westminster Academy
Basketald
Compo Life Guards
Walte Deve
Jennie Rockwell
California
Lewisboys
Tate
Frank B. Brandegee
J. @wiebel
Freda
Emilie
Freda Deighne
White Plains
Connecticut Agriculture College
Storrs
Hang Zwiebel
E. M. Hauser
Walnut Beach
Boston
Armong
Walnut Beach Chapel
Batler
Hsusa
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Peger
Miss Carley
St. Ann's Church
Ray
Arnold
Edward Tuttle
Bridgeport Avenue
Star
Howard ‘Coffey
Walnut Beagh
Grace
Helen Tantec
Helen
Alice Wheeler
Laurel Club
SUNS
ATC. OF C
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Trumbull Beach
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Fay Chemical Companias
Erace
Walter Maroney
Fire Board
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Atkins
Plymouth
Sons of Plymouth
Soelety
Bethel
Red Cross Bell
Annograti
Rae Ass Menbera
Arthur Geera
Chin
Greenwood Avenu Avenue
M Joseph
Yreadwerr
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Beaver
Main Street
Sarah Steck
Chestnut Street
Minchield
Wilson Chase
Fountain Piane
East Railroad Crossing
M. Judd
South’ Street
Pot
Henry Street
Taylor Avenue
Oakland
Susay Baldwin
Pernit
Nelgon
R. Wearson
W. J. Hill
Redfield Road
W.b.hill
Harry Robson
Dalewoal Avenue
James
Melle Sherry
Middle Street
Nellie Shei
Ta. A. Wibbard
Tr Eoud
Dilien
Test Road
Arthur Spritenhas
Meadow Brook Road
Arthur Dritenhas
Homer Benham
Miller Avenue
Santa Judson
Kenwood Avenue
M. Newman
Wilson Avenue
Clara
M! Flint
Howard Bacus
Joseph Andl Mthel Koema
Sprucestroaa
William
Edith
Masche
Dana Bavo
Virginia
Walter
Barta
Wilhemina
Bingon
Witsil
Buena Vist
Shirley Anne
Nelson
Anna Margare Porter
Andrew
Annie Selko
Beach Road
Glen" Russell
Grover Cyané-Ferida
B. Benton
Post Road
Tnadph
Staphen
Nellie Metebkusky
Brentwood Avenue
Waa
Sander
Theresa Baravyal
An Francis
Talmades
An Wakeman
Sherman Court
Alfred Werman
Louise
Anna Wah
Halle Street
Donald Walter
Pele Bsa
Ouise Freer
Dorothy Marie
Anna Amalia Peterson
Second Street
George Henry
Bertha Marsh
Ligten
Chae M. Flint
the Alling Rubber CO
Fairfield Ave
Fordard
Portage
Frost
Norwalk Society
Porter
Cumming
T. Association
Stratfield- Sale
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