Milford Bridge at Indian River to Be Open Soon
New Indian River bridge east of Milford is nearly complete and set for formal opening in about two weeks. The reinforced concrete girder structure replaces an unsafe old span, with a 40 foot main span and 28 foot roadway, built on spires 25 feet below the river bed. State highway officials say the town and state costs are covered, with no local expenditure required.
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Milford
Indian River
Lere
State Highway Department
New Haven
St. Mary's Parish
Connor and Foeher
Broad Street
Lucia
Masonic Temple
John Gandall
Woodmont Hire Company
St. Raphael's Hospital
Central Grammar School Recorder
Charles F. Beardsley
Dill Street
Milford High Sschool Delphian Scholarship Fundi
Beardsley
Helene Y. Putney
American Legion Auxiliary
Batsford
Walnut “Beach
Ackenash ‘Tribe of
Redmen
Capitol Theatre
Danbury Banks To Distribute 175000 In Christmas Clubs
Danbury banks will pay out about 8000 through Christmas clubs around December 1. It marks the largest payout ever in the city for such a program and reflects local prosperity. Many club members are from nearby outlying towns.
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Danbury
Commander Smith declines renomination as Legion post leader
Warfield November 27 Ly Telegram Service reports Commander Howard A. Smith will not seek another term as commander of the George Abred Smith American Legion Post. He cites increased personal commitments and time constraints, despite a belief by many members that his term has been highly successful. The post plans to seek re-election of other officers while hoping he reconsider, with Dr Valery Howard anticipated to join as the new member once approved. Colonel Howard Haward, resident on the Post Road, is noted for malaria control work in Cuba and the Panama Canal Zone and for aiding Fairfield in recent years.
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Warfield
George Abred Smith
American Legion
Howard A. Smith
Mic
Smith
Ame Logion
Valery Hovard
Haward Wo
Cuba
Panama Canal Zone
Fairfield
Ridgewood Club Reelects Fred Joy President Again
Danbury November 27 Fred T Joy the first president of Ridgewood Country Club has been reelected to lead the club for a third year along with C Stuart McLean as vice president and George FP Green as treasurer Reports show a successful year with promising prospects The clubhouse will stay open through winter with plans for skating bob sledding and other winter sports Directors named Dr E H Brownles Harry McLachlan Jr C Stuart McLean and Donald McAlpin as house committee members
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Danbury
Fred T. Joy
Ridgewood Country Club
C. Stuart McLean
George FP. Green
Treasuray
George E. Dweed
FR Brownles
Harry McLachlan, Jr
C. Stuart Mcean
Donald McaAlpin
Two Couples Married at St Thomas Church Fairfield
Two couples wed at St Thomas R. C. church in Fairfield this morning at 9 and 10:30. The brides are Pessie Lopert of Fairfield and Amelia Hydia of Fairfield. The grooms are Michael Finnity of New York and William L. Ross of Bridgeport. William J. Blake officiated.
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Fairfield
Telligram
St Thomas R. C
William J. Blake
Michael Finnity
New York
Pessie Lopert
William L. Ross
Bridgeport
Amelia Hydia
Kellogg's Bran offers relief from constipation
Advert says constipation causes many diseases and promotes Kellogg's ALL bran product. It claims permanent relief with regular five tablespoon daily servings, promises guaranteed results or money back, and notes usage in meals, with Kellogg's Bran made in Battle Creek and served in hotels.
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Kellogg’s
Kellogg's
Sweet's
Kellogg
Kologg
Battle Creek
Stratford Post of Legion May Re Elect Flood
StratfordNovember27 local notes report Commander Harry Wlood favored for re election to lead the Stratford post of the American Legion. Flood’s record includes boosting membership and assisting ex service men with adjusted compensation and hospitalization, with strong support for his continued leadership.
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Stratford
Legion
Flood
Greenwich to Vote on Bond Issue Friday
Greenwich will vote on a bond issue totaling about 250 900 at a special town meeting to be held in Town Hall on Friday evening December at o clock. Principal expenditures include 69000 for remodeling Town Hall and 50000 for an inspector to be stationed along Hamilton avenue to replace the present dummy. An increase in salaries for nano teachers is also requested this year.
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Hamilton Avenue
Thanksgiving services and events draw Newtown crowds
Newtown Nov 27 The community Thanksgiving service at the Congregational church was well attended with Rev G Herbert Biking and Rev Elsie Stows participating and Rev Dr Richmond H Gesner preaching on gratitude as instinctive. The Newtown Library Association to hold its annual meeting Dec 1 at Beacon Memorial Library. cantata “A Song of Thanksgiving” to be sung at St John’s Sandy Hook Sunday at 7:30. Also, Blawley school children’ Thanksgiving program, Hawley school hosts Bridgeport team, and Thomas J Maloney recovering after appendix operation at St Vincent’s Bridgeport.
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Newtown
Grim Servics
Congregational Church
G. Herbert
Elsie Stows
Methodist Church
Sandy Hook
Richmond Hy Gesner
Trinity Church
God
Jesus Christ
Newtown Library Association
Beacon Memorial
Enswitg Sar
St. Johns Church
Dandy Hook
Maunder
St. John's Church
Girl's Friendly Society
Richmond H. Gesner
St. John’s
Blawley
Ay School
Hawley
Hawley School
Bridgeport
Thomas J. Maloney
St. Vincent's Hospital
Germany's Railways Rebuilt Under Dawes Plan Credit
Anglo American bankers arrange a 15.5 million dollar credit to the German State Railway Company as part of the Dawes Plan, preparing operation by private management. The system, vastly extensive with thousands of locomotives and cars, is described as the world’s largest railway network.
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Germany
Dawes
B Lish
German Stats Railway Company
Dee to Speak at Engineers Institute
Dee of The ee company will address the department of industrial construction at Bridgeport Engineering Institute in Hoon 318 at the high school this evening at 7 30 on Steel Sash Sash Operators and Skylights. The meeting is open to the public.
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Willkun
Dee
Ee Company
Rbridgeport Engineering Institute
Hoon
Campaign for a new Hungarian church begins
A drive to raise funds for a new church edifice was launched yesterday by members of the Hungarian Reformed church. The campaign will run for one week with all church social clubs participating.
Darien Bride Weds New York Policeman in Noroton
Miss Mae Savage of Darien married Colin J. Robinson of Brooklyn at St John’s church Noroton with Rev J McGuane officiating. Bride wore powder blue crepe with silver lace. bridesmaid wore old rose canton crepe. reception at bride’s home followed. The couple will reside in Brooklyn where he serves in the New York Police Department.
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Warien
Mae Savage
Patrick Savage
Raymond Street
Darien
Colin J. Robinson
S. J. Robinson
Brooklyn
St. John's Church
Noroton
J. McGuane
Katherine Robinson
Mateh
Eugene Bape
Robinson
Brokelyn
New
Miss Nichols Towed Fitzgerald on Sunday
Southport, Nov. 27. By Tela Service. Sunday morning hall chief operator Tyattis of Eix the airfield Telephon change, and Myank J. Brits of New York City will wed Rev. William J. Blake at St. Thomas R. C. church. Dwin FPaulkner of Bridgeport will be the bride’s maid, William O’Gennell of New Haven best man. Only close friends present. The couple plan a California trip over several weeks and will reside in New York after returning.
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Southport
Cby Tela
Sungday Rooming Hall
Tyattis
Eixthe F
Myank J. Jrits
New York City
William J. Blake
St. ‘Thomas
R. c. Church
Dwin Fpaulkner
Bridgeport
Wilam O'Gennell
New Taven
Greenwich Home Destroyed by Fire in Harold Avenue
A Greenwich apartment house on Harold avenues suffered a total gutting by a fire caused by an overheated stove. The dwelling, owned by Angelo Rocco, sustained damage estimated at over $2,000. Fire crews responded promptly, with residents safely evacuated. The incident remains under investigation by local authorities.
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Greenwich
Harold Avenues
Angelo Rocco
Legion Veterans Honor Benefactor Mrs. Glover at Home
Fairfield war veterans presented a testimonial letter from James A. Drain and letters from TE Armstrong and Mrs. O. C. Orphan to Mrs. Henry Sheaff Glover. They praised her wartime leadership in aiding servicemen and organizing American Legion activities. They plan future visits to her home as she recovers from illness.
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Tas
Fairfield
Henry Sheaff Glover
M Glover
Rahers
Not Thankful Mercenary Man, Pastor Says at Union Service
Fairfield November 27 The sermon by Rev S McDowell at a Union Thanksgiving service of Congregational Churches and Black Rock Church focused on manhood over mercenary gain. Participating churches included Greenfield, First Church of Christ Southport, Greens Farms, and Black Rock Congregational. The speaker warned of mercenary pursuits and losing life’s higher aims amid commercializing inventions and reductions.
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Fairfield
S. McDowell
Pirat Church of Christ
Church of Christ
Greenfield Hill Shows Four Yale Presidents Through Century
George Henry Merwin told Greenfield Hill Historical Society members that Greenfield provided four Yale presidents in one century. He noted the old parish schools, the Dwight academy, and later district consolidations.
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Vatrim
Greenfield Hill
Yale
George Henry Mervin
Wainfield Historical Society
Memorial Library
Schoole
Greenfield
John H.perry
Southport
Southae
Allen Ji. Beeman
Merwin
Sreenfield
Flo
Greenfield Hlm
Parish
Dwight’s Academy
Hayden's Hill
Bullleys
Banks North
General Assembly
Timothy Dwight
Yale Collegé
Jeremiah Day
Soviet Leaders Attack Trotsky in Published Reports
In Moscow Nov 27 Associated Press reports reveal full texts of Kamenev and Stalin critiques of Trotsky. They portray Trotsky’s pre 1917 career and post coup activity as shifting from Bolshevik dogma and party ideals toward Menshevik tendencies.
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Mobcow
Associated Press
Tho Ixamenets
M. Stalin
Trotaky
Communist Party
Trotsky
Kameneff
Stalin
Menshev
Punch and Judy Show to Interest Children
Scores of children are expected at the United Church this afternoon for a Punch and Judy and Magic show from a New York entertainer. Mist. Laurence M. Cornwell and Mr. Donald Choate organize the fundraiser for this year’s Junior League effort. Mothers and newsts accompanying will be admitted free, followed by refreshments for the children.
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The
United Church
New York
Laurence M. Cornwell
Donald Choate
Fairfield Church Men to Discuss 1923 Budget
Fairfield Nov 7 Fairfield church meeting of the Societies committee of the First Church of Christ is set for tomorrow at 8 o clock at the home of Charles B Jennings on Center Street. The 1923 budget will be discussed and Sunday school teachers will join a broad discussion on teaching methods.
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Fairfield
First Church of Christ
Charles B. Jenningson
Astreet
Ahuret
Unpaid Norwalk Police Continue Work Despite Pay Delay
Norwalk Nov 27 Members of the supernumerary police force will continue on duty even without pay as long as Chief William R. Pennington assigns them to beats. The four new men stay at work until Mayor Robins orders otherwise. The mayor had directed Pennington to appoint four men on Nov 15. Last week pay was due but no money was available after Police Commissioner Herbert M. Wolfe declined to approve salaries, citing funds were for regular officers and no appointments had been authorized.
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Norwalk
William R. Pennington
Robins
Pennington
Herbert M. Wolfe
State Park Plan to Be Presented in Norwalk Meeting
Walter C. Filley of the State Park commission will address the December 4 Kiwanis club meeting in Norwalk explaining the commission project and seeking support. A. Raymond Betts has become treasurer of the Oakfield County Planning Association and will assume duties immediately, following Charles E. B. Hoyt.
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Norwalk
Bervica
Walter C. Filley
Stabs Park Commission
Kiwanis Club
el. A
Raymond Betts
Charles EB. Hoyt
Vakfield County Planning Association
Hoyt
Treasreser
Scrooby League Invites Young People to Meet
The Scrooby league of Greenfield Congregational church invites younger members from Wairfield and Southpost Congregational churches to Sunday night events. A supper at one o'clock precedes an address by Dr. Harrison Bilott of Deacon's College. Dr Willett will speak on Service. Discussions will cover related matters. The Red Cross drive, led by Mrs. B S Winchester, is progressing well with over 100 members pledged toward the goal. No report yet from the Nedding district.
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Greenfield Hit
Scrooby League
Greenfield Congregational Church
Wairfield
Southpost
Harrison Bilott
Deacon’s College
Willett
Apesker
Mra
B.S. Wincester
Nedding
Ov. i
Danbury Normal School Dormitory Backed by Boosters
The Danbury Boosters Club and educators back a state appropriation for a dormitory at Danbury Normal School. The land adjoining the school on Whiting Street is state owned and eyed for dormitory use, with nearby city land for a new high school and gymnasium. The plan, seen as essential for student benefit, gains momentum after past defeat.
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Panbury
Danbury
City of
Audh
Boostars
Ll. D. Hiss
Danbury Seeks 4250 for Near East Relief Drive
Danbury aims to raise 4250 for Near East Relief under Hartford state chair H F Kazimier. A temporary committee led by James F Doran met to outline methods including a public appeal and Golden Rule Sunday collections in all churches, with Fred Brown as treasurer. The clergy of the city endorsed the plan.
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Danbury
Dalengram Service
H. FP. Kazimier
Hartford
James F. Doran
Fred’ Brown
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Fred Joy
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Itwa Autos
Tlzwbeth Deubin
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Philo Breen
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Honeyspot School
Town Planning Board
Planning Board
Honeyspur Road
Sehosl Board
Engineers’ Institute
W. Y
Miss Nichols
Fitzgibbon
National and
Staite
George H. Merwin
Fairfield Historical Society
Judge Perry
Schenck
Connecticut
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Banks’ Farms
Lyon's Farm
Burr's Quarter
Gilbert's Terrace
Hil
Jeon
Sma
George Wallace Banks
Ridgefield
Davight School
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