Local classifieds and notices span garages and obituaries
An assortment of tiny classified items appears, listing garage for rent or sale and private ads for carpentry, painting, and violin lessons, followed by a string of 1926 obituaries and funeral notices from Milford Bridgeport Newtown Stratford and S. Connecticut towns with names ages and service details.
Wepawang Country Club plans 63 acre Milford golf links
Milford Nov 24 with incorporation of the Wepawang Corporation a holding for Wepawang Country Club plans progress for a modern club on 63 acres in Clarketown. Incorporators Clinton J. Benjamin Raymond W. Tussell and Dr W C Ralston announce a nine hole course clubhouse and stock shares for membership amid broad regional interest and prospectus mailings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Wepawang Corporation
Wepawang Country Club
Clinton J. Benjamin
Raymond W. Tussell
W. C. Ralston
Prospectie
Ansonia
Derby
Shelton
Clarketown
Wepawang
James T. Rose
Charles A. Goelz
Gentermen
Inb
Notice of bereavement and zoning appeal details
The family of the late Mrs Rose Ellen Letuce of Devin extends thanks for floral offerings and sympathy for the passing of wife and mother Philip Lenoce. Public hearing of the Board on Zoning Appeals set for Monday at 8 PM in City Hall to consider B J Lynet’s porch extension at 126 Gem Ave. Also memorial lines for Ilving Hammill Jr reflect on his passing February 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Ellen
Letuce
Devon
St Ann's Alter
Philip Lenoce
George Pollon
Common Council Chamber
Cite Hall
B J Lynet
Gem Ave
Meriden Couple Sues Cohn For $170000 Fraud Claim
Meriden couple Joseph and Rose Reader sue Morris Cohn for $170000 alleging fraudulent dealings in a real estate transfer nearly $176000 in January. The suit accuses Cohn of cheating the Readers in the transaction. Corporate maturities for December total $15,817,050 with railroad bonds 4,460,620 and industrial securities 11,887,140.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Britain
Morris Cohn
Ty Joseph
Rose Reader
Meriden
Cohn
Donda
Auto crash at Westport curve nets driver charge
At Hills Point road on Post Road Monday night two trucks ahead of a car forced Joseph Zwierlein of Ridgefield to attempt a pass. He collided with oncoming traffic and faced reckless driving charges. his car and Bannerman’s were towed. Zwierlein to appear in town court November 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westport
Hills Point Road
Joseph Zwwiestein
Saltan Textile Manufacturing Co
Tridgeport
Charles H. Reed
Hancock Street
Stratford
Zwierlein
James Bannerman
South Avenue
Bridgeport
Bannerman
Turnpike
Town Court
Bedford Junior High School
Eshco
Seelig
Frederick Bradley
Methodist Episcopal Church
Piin K
O. Council
Knights of Columbus
National Hall
Richard J. Caroll
Church of the Assumption
C. Council
Father Carroll
Cannell
Wiliam J Mulligan
Connecticut
The
Knights
Hartford
P. A. Garneau
Edward M. Haggerty
Greenwich
Charles C. Dunne
James J. Hartigan
Thomas Hardlean
David Hartigan
John J. Sullivan
Frincis Risting
Bernard Scully
Willliam London
John F. MacLaughain
Walter Lynehan
Jerry Dolan
Willard Williams
Louis J. Collett
Benjamin Mills
Chain Store Furniture Head Dies in Worcester
George A. Northridge aged 44, a well known figure in Massachusetts furniture retail and Masonry, died suddenly of a cerebral hemorrhage in Worcester. He had operated in the chain store furniture field for 20 years and was prominent in local Masonry circles. Separately, Baldwin Locomotive Works received orders for 20 passenger locomotives from Baltimore and Ohio and 9 from Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe, while Atlantic Coast Line of Connecticut declared an extra dividend of 1.00 in addition to the regular 2.50, payable November 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Mass
George A. Northridge
Massachusetts
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Altimore Red Ohio
Atchison Topeka
Santa Fe
Atlantic Coast Line Company of
Connecticut
Calvary Church Alpha Players to stage Am I Intruding
Huntington notices report Calvary Church of Bridgeport’s Alpha Players will present the play Am I Intruding on Friday December 3 in the Huntington school auditorium, sponsored by St Paul’s Episcopal parish. Residents note local visits, family events, and community plans including Yale football captaincy news and Thanksgiving gatherings.
New Fairfield Useful Club Meeting and Wax Flower Demo
A New Fairfield Useful Club gathering will be at Mrs. Martha Poat's home at 8 p.m. for an officers' election, future plans, and a wax crepe paper flower demonstration by Miss Post after the short business session. Visitors invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Fairfield
Charles Ellis
Painbridge
N. Y
Harry Macody
Monroe Nov. 24 social notices and upcoming events
The Willing Workers of Stepney plan a Saturday meeting with Ray and Mrs. TZ B Jefferson of New Haven. Several couples hosted gatherings including Mr. and Mrs. Bradford Hawley, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Varfoshe, and Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Joyce. The Christian Endeavor Union convention is set for Friday to Sunday in Ansonia, with Monroe society members attending a dinner and meeting at First Baptist Church in Ansonia Saturday. George Merriell and family spent the weekend at home. Mildred Van der Leith of Glendale, Long Island, visited Mrs. Lodwin C. Shelton. Thanksgiving plans include Mr. and Mrs. Edwards S. Beardsley and son, and Mr. and Mrs. Edwin C Wheeler hosting in Bridgeport, with Joyce and Puller families among Thanksgiving guests in Monroe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Alpha Players of
Calvary Churcn
Bridgeport
Iuntington School
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Paul Rehnberg
West Haven
Olin. Shelton
Nichols Avenue
Howard L. Moore
John West
Huntington Street
Loig Batley
Clement Griggs
Bridgeport Trade School
Huntington Firemen
Hickory Hill Orchestra
Frederick Ray
New York
George Penny
Hipton Street
Howe Avenue
Shelton
Robin Schneider
Belits
Yale
William Webster
Edwin
Vargashe
Moss Dorla
Alma Vargashe
Richard Vargashe
Stepney
Richard Schmidt
Sheri
Frank Olmatead
Wthel M. Beardsley
Mohegan Street
Clarence M. Webb
Horace
Harry Williams
Nichola Avenue
John B. Russ
William Wright
Springfield
Mass
Board of Apportionment Mundi
Donald Walmes
S Werbert Holmes
Bradford Hawley
Edwin Varfoshe
Stanley Joyce
Kenneth Wilkingen
Louise
Stratford
Charles Bond
Willam Lane
Stratfield
M. H. Field
Hise
E. C. Hammong
H. Sherwood
Aon
John
Fall River
Christian Endeavor Union
Ansonia
Monroe Christian Endeavor Society
First Baptist Church
George Merri
Edward
Louises
Hare
Mildred van der Leith
Glendale
Long Tavind
Long Hill
Artier Adama
White Plains
Learge Drews
Henry Adama
Tashus
Betty Mrafwrehte
Alfronce
Murehte
Castus Ball Foy
Alci Wat
Herbert Walker
George French
Tiamabulh
Sameel
William Stotter
Hudgeport
Emma Shernan
Long Mar
Onl
Mie
Charles Downs
Saul
Nenjamin ‘Turcey
Vive Axe
Harry Hasloe
Tugs
Mra
Corn
Stevenson
Tasma
Min Jones Kohler
Mmiva
Mabel ‘Trip
Ian Tripp
Albany
Floyd Mallett
Treacher Association
Allingtown
Allingtowm
Puraday
Sarah Elliott Weds Irving Shaw In Newtown Church
Miss Sarah Elliott daughter of Mr and Mrs James Elliott of Newtown married Irving Shaw son of Mr and Mrs Cyril Shaw of Stratford at St Rose s church Newtown an 8 80 oclock ceremony Rev William H Kennedy officiated floral decorations pink carnations and yellow chrysanthemums brides gown sand crepe with large picture hat bridesmaid Miss Anna Hisam Bridgeport choir soloist Miss Genevieve Brown Bridgeport. Following the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served at the bride s home and the couple planned a wedding trip before settling in Newtown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newtown
Sarah Elliott
James Elliott
Irving Shaw
Cyril Shaw
Stratford
St Rose's Church
William H. Kennedy
St. Stose’s
Anna Hisam
Bridgeport
Charles Coles
Genevieve Brown
St. Rates Choir
Gounod
Mrs. Shaw
Thomas C. Keane
Dayton Street
Sandy Hook
Keane
New York, New Haven and
Startford Railroad Company
Highland Division
Nin
Iie
Democratic Party
Board of
Assessors
Virgillus Council
Knight of Columbus
Holy Name Society of
J Rose
Helen Keane
New York City
Mary I Keane
Watertown
Anna Keane
Hawley School
Joseph Keane
Thomas Keane
John Edward Keane
Tarrytown
N. Y
Explosion of safe sets house afire in Melrose
Thieves entered the home of J Frank Nelson in daylight and blew a small salt safe taking $12. The blast ignited the house causing $1 009 damage. Neighbors who saw smoke summoned the fire department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melrose
Mass
J. Frank Nelson
Driver May Have Caught Sleeve on Auto Accelerator
Norwalk coroner holds inquest into Mrs. Anne Hyman death after a Post Road crash. Witnesses say the Wiener car rolled twice at 45 to 60 mph. accelerator sticking, driver attempted brakes. Wiener injured, daughter and witnesses describe speeds. accelerator sleeve theory considered. coroner to rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
John J. Phelan
Anne Hyman
Post Road
Wiliam W. Tracey
Martin Lengye
Philip Wiener
Wiener
Stephen Bodi
Novak Street
Cove Agime
Mr. Smith
Marvin Beach
Stamford
James’ Hill
Read Ag
Hendricks
Clarence H. Lynch
26 Spring Street
Lynch
Besale Wiener
Miss Wiener
Paul McGrath
McGrath
Phelan
World Berries pageant to return at Lee M E church
Easton Faston reports the World Berries pageant will be repeated on November 8 at Bocluck, directed by Pastor Stev Howard B. Warren. Denmark Club members are urged to meet November 20, with committee members named. Also notes Boy Scouts, Thanksgiving plans, and a dance by Faston Volunteer Fire Company with an orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faston
Lee M19
Stev Howard B. Warren
Denmark Club
Jesse Lee M. E
Paswonage Nest
Willem EF. Diahrow
Robert Mar
Feed Mareh
Arthur Wheeler
Mim Clarence Jennings
Boy Scouts
Lee M. B. Hall
Gouldinatton
Nichols
Mise Margaret Plumb
Bridgeport
Hartiet Shelton
Lanter O'Dalt
Watertown
Arthur Buh
George Hitchcock
Misa Lorihtha Hall
Beaton University
Mra. Chestesyn
Howard B. Warren
Fay
Frank 11 Young
3Rd Motown
Tonge
M. HB
Ar¢our Finah
Faston Volunteer Fire Company
Frei Rt. le
Stratford Prepares For Thanksgiving Football And For Dance Night
Stratford High meets Seymour High at 10 30 a m at Hurd avenue field in the Thanksgiving game as a large crowd is expected. In the evening the American Legion basketball team opens its season in Sterling Memorial hall with dancing and basketball from eight to midnight. Two fires last night at Fast Broadway and Warwick avenue and North Main street caused damages. Bishop Channery Brewster visits Christ Episcopal for Confirmation and Holy Communion at 11 o'clock with services at 8 00 and 9 30 a m and 7 30 p m. Thanksgiving services include St James church mass and a federation union service at Stratford M E church at 10 80 a m Rev H Francis Hine to preach. Knights of Columbus hold Thanksgiving smoker with turkey prizes. Hollister Heights group hosts a boxing program. Dance at Nichols avenue fire house Saturday with Tokyo Serenagers. Three Arctic white owls sighted near Lordship meadows by Stratford residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swedish Lutheran Church
Park Avenue
Frisble Yt Company
Nelison
Smith-Comstock Company
Lewis F. Stowe
Mitford Fire Department
Silver Beach
Stowe
John Gendall
Woodmont Fire Company
St. Raphael's Hospital
New Haven
Dutee
Milford
George van Horn Camp
Sons of Union
Knight of Columbus’ Hall
Charles M. Shaller
Nathan Stowe
Nelson Stowe
George van Horn Post
Woodbury
Whitney and
Atwater
Claude Palmer
Victor Massey
Stephen A. Libby
Women’s Relief Corps
Masonic Assembly Hall
Lucia
League of Nations
Association of Conneceut
Hoor
Thynest Jaeckh
Institute of Political Science
Berlin
Federal Economical Council
Versailles
Genoa
Locarno
Geneva
Taft
Dr. Jaeckh
Europe
George Allen
High Street
Milford Hospital
James M. Maher
Allen
J. M. Maher
Buckingham Avenue
Miss Hyde
Galf Street
St. Andrew's Guild
Richard Arnold
Bridgeport
Peggy” Carley
John Carley
Bills Street
Pride of Devon Council
Daughters of America
Sue Addleman
Bridgeport Avenue
William Shepard
Green Street
Irene
Walter Rathbun
Stockbridge
Mass
St. Mary's
Broad Street
Willam J. Fitzerald
St. Mary’s Church
Alstera
Hala
Ford
C. F. Atkins
Church of Christ, Congregational
Milford Cemetery
Passale
Mary
Evelyn
Helen McMahon
Holant McMahon
Michael Griffin
John McNamara
Bristol
Stratford
Stratford High Sch
Seymour High School
Hurd Avenue
American Legion
Sterling Memorial Hall
C. H. McGill
Fast Broadway
Warwick Avenue
Jerome
Allen D. Jurison
North Main Street
Channery Brewster
Episcopal Diocese of
Connecticut
Christ Episcopal Church
Sac
H. Francis Hine
St. James R. Church
Stratford Federation of Churches
Stratford M. E
St. James’ Council
Knights of Columbus
Hollister Heights
Tokyo Serenagers
Thanksgiving notes and local society items from Long Hill area
Long Hill and nearby towns share Thanksgiving visits and family gatherings. residents attend church and club meetings while local societies plan events and fundraisers. distant relatives visit from White Plains and Bridgeport as weathered residents discuss school shifts and reservoir changes. a pipestone note mentions the Yankton Sioux and indigenous claims. Philadelphia reports a diabetes treatment discovery by Dr. David Riesman at the University of Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
David Riesmay
University of Pennsylvania
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Wooster
Davis MM
Woostet Mow
DAVES
Ot.aw
Pxamisers
Batonta Omlee Machinery & Tools
Ld Ima
Center ST
Pood Factory
Apace Sprinkinr
Tafouarlna
Albert Cohn Ter Wale
Uurtford
Ogden Et Bromo
Gareo
Eleasant
Noble Nat
Privall Conrete
New North Ave
Bartum
Whee
Houxe
Tuten Wen
Ateam Bert
Brewster St
Flansburgh
Censori
Bond
Conn
Mary Frances
Annibel Bond
Road Street
Ofugust G. Baker
Stratford Aveue
Thomas. Keane
Dayen Street
St. Rose's Church
St. Rose Cemetery
Newown
Mary Agnes Cannon
Gordon W. Kelly
Oak Street
Arents
Saturay
Kenyon
Wednesay
Tracy
Franklin J
Blanch Danfey Kenyon
Norman Treet
Mt. Grove
Ryan
John J. Ryan
Notus East Main Street
St. Marg'e Church
St Michael's
Britain
Walser
William Walser
User
St Joseph's C
St. John's
Tratford
Wilcoxson
Charles Wilcoxer
Maintreet
Vane
Graham
Fairfield Ave
Bridgenort Bar
Eee
Boucher, Ward & Reilly Co
Undertankers
Rourke and Boucher Co
Noble
Washington Ave
Charles L. Dennis
Brocket
Huches & Chapman Co
Malearoome
Rtratford
Avr
Country Club
Glarketown
Milford Police Association
Bolton
Cipriano
Supt. of Police
Milford High
Charles Clark
Hos
Dames Hammill, Jr
HLS
Sue Cohn
Ridgefield
Chain Store Furniture Head
Myron Knapp
Middle River
Arthur Disbrow
George M. Nevins
New Brunswick
N. J
Rudolph Behrens
Harry Behrens
G. M. Nevins
Cora Sanford
Ruth Sanford
Kent
Cora Paige
Margaret Elish
Sturge
Granville D. Stubbs
Danbury
Walter Chatterton
Ealiers
Keith Joyce
Joel Joyce
New Milford
Ada Benedict
George Benedict
Ernast Tenedict
Gustave Wulfer
Rocky
Monroe
St. Rose’s Church
Sister Emanuel
St John's Hospital
Long Island City
Emmanuel
St. Michaels Parochial School
Flushing
St. Joseph's Academy For Young Ladies
Brentwood
Long Island
St. Malachy
Rockaway Park
Ife
M. K. Donahue
WAL
Board of Assessors
Lake Zoar
Walter C. Krantz
Earl of
James J. Meyers
James, Jr
Waterbury
F. H. Trowbridge
Lower Main Street
Easton
Stratford High
Seymour
Lordship’ Meadows
Pipestone
Minn
Ty Quarries
United States Supreme Court
Red Pipestone Reservation
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