Stratford Red Cross drive under way in Stratford
Stratford Nov 29 Special The Stratford Red Cross Nursing Service affiliated with the Connecticut State Tuberculosis commission has launched its 18th annual Christmas seal sale. Seals go to residents to fund local care and fight tuberculosis. No school children will sell seals this year. Officers include Mrs. Harry Wilcoxson president and several others. Legion meets tonight to plan annual bazaar December 2 3 4 and nominations December 7. Basketball practice for Legion team, Edmund Wheeler captain, first game after bazaar. Wine seized in a raid will be destroyed. Masquerade ball December 5 at Masonic Temple plans led by Mrs. Bagley. Thimble Bee club December 2 and LWV December 7 meeting. State meeting December 3 at Hartford delegates named. Edith Hastings tree planted at Academy Hill. Pancake and sausage supper December 4 planned by Stratford High seniors. Substitutions at Honeyspot school due to illness. Sewing club formed at Stratford Junior High.
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Stratford
Stratford Red Cross Nurseing Service
Connecticut State Tuberculosia Commission
Hag
Nursing Service
Harry Wilcoxson
M. BR. Delacour
Stanley Y. Beach
C.phompson
Mrillian L. Beers
Legion
Sterling Hall
Edmund Wheeler
Dr. Wilkes
G. Williams
Kinoneth Harroun
Hazaar
Ian Masquerane
Avana
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Main Street
S. Bagley
L. Cowdery
A. Gothardt
B. Wadhams
E. Tyler
F. Bond
M. Clinton
Hassem
A. Osborn
F. Simith
Thimble Bee
Agalia
Harry Toulson
North Main Street
League of Women Voters
League
Westport
Hartford
H. Wilcoxson
Maud Hull
J. Richardson
J. Houle
Academy Hill
Edith Hastings
Stratford High School
Stratfield
Byron Moore
Anson Avenue
Bees Use Waggle Dance to Share Foraging News
A German scientist reports experiments showing two bee languages for communication. Four swarms visited a sugar source immediately after a bee fed and returned to the hive to spread news. Bees communicate by a peculiar dance to note food sources and hive direction.
Weston Wilson Elected Grange President
Weston, Nov. 20 Special The following officers were elected at the Norfield Grange No. 146 meeting Friday evening Master Robert Wilson Overseer Ralph Oden Lecturer Mrs Charles Brock Steward Rehind Gifford Assistant Steward Raymond Witch Chaplain Mrs Ralph Odell Treasurer Mrs Lilie Breitweiser Gate Keeper Francis Bennett Ceres Miss Mabel Patchen Lomana Miss Margaret Clifford Flora Miss Dorothy Bennett Lady Assistant Steward Miss Florence Barks Executive Committee for 5 years Clarence Smith Mrs F Bennett Assistant Steward Miss Dorothy Bennett
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Weston
Norfield Grange
Robert AL Wilsos
Ralph Oden
Charles Brock
Rehind Gifford
Raymond Witch
Ralph Odell
Lilie Breitweiser
Francis Bennett
Ceres
Mabel Patchen
Lomana
Margaret Clifford
Flora
Dorothy Bennett
Florence Barks
Clarence Smith
Lhan- Ist
F Bennett
Edward C Hoyt Dies at Stamford Home in 72nd Year
Stamford November 29 Special Edward C Hoyt former president of United States Leather company and Central Leather company dies at his home on Narragansett Hill in Stamford in his seventy second year after long illness. Survived by wife C Ida Hoyt daughter Mrs Gayet G Dominick and sons Kenneth and Oliver C Hoyt. Funeral private. Hoyt born in New York City eldest son of Maria and Oliver Hoyt descended from Simon Hoyt who arrived from England in 1628. He joined Hoyt Brothers Leather in Pennsylvania then New York. In 1893 he joined United States Leather company and rose to president as it became Central Leather. He resigned from board in May 1924 due to ill health. He belonged to multiple clubs including Woodway Stamford Metropolitan Union League Kharquet and Tennis New York Yacht New York Athletic and Society of Colonial Wars.
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Stamford
Edward C. Hoyt
United States Leather Company
The
Central Leather Company
Novreton Hill
C. Ida Hoyt
Gayet G. Dominick
Kenneth Hoyt
Oliver C. Hoyt
New York City
Maria Hoyt
Oliver Hoyt
Simon Hoyt
England
C. Ida Bruggerhof
Frederick Bruggerhof
Noroton
Hoyt Brothers
James Horton
Hoyt
Leather Company
Woodway Country Club
Metropolitan Club
Union League Club
Kharquet and Tennis Club
New York Yacht Club
New York Athletic Club
Society of eColonial Wars
Epworth league social and bowling plans at Long Hill
At the Epworth league social held at the Gongs EL. M. church in Long Hill on Friday evening, Rev. W. D. Melcher Miss Leonora Melcher and Miss Myrtle Kiffin led games attended by twenty church youths including Milton Pease Lulu Latimer Helen Barr Hazel Weaver Arnold Gordon Samuel Seeley Howard Seeley and Kenneth Sherman. The Long Mill bowling team met at the Youx first house Friday to plan weekly bowling Mondays. Frank Halden returned to New York after a stay at the home of Mr and Mrs Henry Adams of Tashua. Holiday guests at the Helmrich home included Mr and Mrs Joseph Ehrhardt and daughter Mr and Mrs Frederick Helmrth all of Springfield Mass. Mr and Mrs Benjamin Turney hosted Mr and Mrs A Ellis of Easton and Mr and Mrs Clarerebe Mouttrop and daughter Marjorie with Mrs Alice Page of Mrs Neilie Shaut and Easton and Harry Wunilan of Newtown.
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Long Hill
Epworth League
EL. M. Thurch
W. DB. Melcher
Leonora Melcher
Mise Myrtle Kiffin
Milton Pease
Lulu Latimer
Helena Barr
Hazel Weaver
Arnold Gordon
Samuel Seeley
Howard Seeley
Kenneth Sherman
Long Mill
Youx
Frank Halden
New York City
Henry Adams
Tashua
Albert Helmrich
Joseph Ehrhardt Trat
M Frederick Ifel
Monroe Fire Company Meeting and Auxiliary Gathering Notice
Monroe, November 8. The regular Monroe Fire Company meeting is set for Tuesday evening December 1 in the orehouse. The Woman's Auxiliary will meet at the same time as the burial of Mrs. Bbe Dumm. An annual Fairfield County Patrol meeting at Odd Fellows hall in Beldeepart occurs Wednesday 16:30 a.m. with plans for 1926. Catherine Wabersham and Nigwnor visit their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jiving Haber sham. Miss Margaret D 1 ou, a student at Danh Normal, has spent several years with her parents.
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Monroe
Spectal
Monroe Fire Company
Orehouse
Woman's Auxiliary
Mrabbe Dumm
Farrifield County Patroli Range
Odd Bellows
Beldeepart
Teera
Will le
H Nigwnor
Catherine Wabersham
Sheir
Jiving Habersham
Margaret D. 1 Ou
Danh Normal School
Boe
Milford Events Highlight Legion Guest And Local Affairs
Milford November entries note Edward J. Kelly, Bridgeport tax attorney and ex state commander, as a guest speaker for the American Legion. auxiliary supper and social to follow. Also listed is Society sales at Wilcox Memorial annex, a Spanish War veterans aid committee, a large family reunion, DAR exhibit, Arctic Engine Company meeting, Milford High Alumni gathering, Paderewski concert reception, and local social notes.
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Milford
American Legion
Edward JT. Kelly
Bridgeport
John H. Trumbull
Kelly
American Legion Auxiliary
Young Woman's Aid Society
First Congregational Church
Wilcox Memorial
Milford Camp
United Spanish War Veterans
Thomas F. Fagan
Broadstreet
John F. Allen
Seaside Avenue
Ladies Aid session at Congregational church in Huntington
Huntington Nov 29 Special The Ladies Aid of the Congregational church will meet with Louise Wooster Tuesday afternoon for an artisan session. Several local residents hosted dinners and visiting guests over the weekend, including Miss Ethel Beardsley, the Nichols and Prank families, and travelers Dr. Eugene Peck and Mrs. Peck preparing to move to Boston after years abroad.
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Huntington
Louise Wooster
Frank Olmstead
Monroe
Ethel M. Beardsley
Mohegan Street
Cyril Mika
Ernest
Newark
N. J
Frank Tuma
Booth
Ht Street
Rudolph Mika
Ralph Sherwood
Yale Scientfic School
John West
John B. Russ
Misa Ethel M. Beardsley
Wiham J. Walker
Winsted
Evitts
New York
Eugene Peck
Dr. Peck
John Flysphrey
M Peck
Boston
Pek
Fures
St. John
Haircut Prices Targeted by Stamford Union Barbers
Stamford November 29 Special reports union barbers aim to raise women’s haircuts to 1 after January 1 with cheaper cuts for others. A shingle or boyish bob would cost six dimes, men’s haircuts 60 cents, shaves 20 cents plus tonic, while barbers seek $30 weekly wage and 50 percent commission on over 45 dollars.
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Stamford
Union Barbers of
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Danbury Veteran Mailman Retires After 30 Years
Charles W. Hopkins ends a three-decade Danbury postal career and takes a pension after falling ill last year. Replacement carrier Francis J. Murphy will be appointed permanently. Col. Ira R. Wildman, Danbury native, returns from Florida trip. Willi J. Steffanson speaks to Women’s League on Arctic exploits. Bridgeport investors plan a large theatre behind the former Masonic block at Main Street.
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Danbury
Charles W. Hopkins
Post Office Department
Hopkins
Francis J. Murphy
Ed H. Bailey
Col. Wildman
Ira R. Wildman
G. A. R. Hag
Florida
Stephenson
Arctic
Willij Jalmur Steffanson
Women's League
Louis
Charles Levin
Bridgeport
Leo Levy
Masonic Block
Main Street
Scouts Meet In Easton Hall And Dances At Fire House
Easton parish notes list a Boy Scouts gathering led by Rev. Howard B. Warren at Les Methodist Hall on Monday night November 30. Easton Volunteer Fire Company plans a dance in the new fire house. Other items include visits and family gatherings across Bridgeport, Selbyville, New Haven, Milford, and Stratford with numerous local residents listed among attendees.
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Stanley Bibblus
Richird August
Stratford
Mixaanford
New York
Mrx + Granger
Bridgeport
W. Trais
Middletown
Erwin Mawards
Alice Downs
Stevenson
Milas Laura Minquat
C. Fr. Dickerson
A Word About the Author Hugh Ambrose Jennings
Hugh Ambrose Jennings watched major league baseball as player manager and assistant for 34 years. He played 1894 to 1902 for Louisville Baltimore Brooklyn and Philadelphia and became one of the great shortstops. From 1907 to 1920 he managed Detroit winning three pennants and since 1920 has been McGraws assistant with the New York Giants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Ambrose Jennings
Louisville
Baltimore
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Detroit
John Joseph McGraw
New York Giants
Jennings
Hughie Jennings Record and Baseball Greats Profile
Hall of Fame infielder Hughie Jennings played for Louisville Baltimore Brooklyn and Philadelphia. In 1896 he hit .397 with 73 stolen bases the peak of his career. He mentored Ty Cobb and helped Sam Crawford become a slugger while later writing his observations for the Telegram. Jennings starts a series answering who is the greatest player manager and team of all time ranking batsmen base-runners pitchers and selecting three all star teams.
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Telegram
Hughie Jennings
Pennsylvania
North American
Alliance
Iughie Jennings
Louisville
Baltimore
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Jennings
Detroit
Tyrus Raymond Cobb
Royston
Sam Crawford
Wahoo
Neb
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Vuaxe
Henry Harford
Joseph Chiadela
Harding Street
Tanner's Brook
Tess Chiadella
Chiadella
Honky Bees
Wilson
Grange
Edward G. Hoyt
Milford Veterans
E. N. Clark
Florance
Guilt Street
M. Ellen Clark
New Haven
Stanley N. Clark
Alfred and
Stanley Newton, Jr
Port Cheaster
N. C
H. C. Peck
D. A. TR
Freelove Baldwin Stow Chapter
Memorial Chapter
J. ©. Jeffery
Trubee J. Doolittle
George J. Smith
Asa L. Giles
Fredus M. Case
Arctic Engine Company No. 1
Fire Headquarters
Milford High School
Central Grammar School
William T. Hoyt
Golden Hill Street
N. Y
Whham Seeholzer
Hope OF Stamford Barbers
Steffanson
Explorer
Women’s League
Easton
Edward Wiliams
Oxford
John Matten
Frank Snyde
Ashley Falls
William Sheck
Bridge- Bart
Tratah Randall
Frank Smith
August Smith
John Smith
Sora Smith
Long Huh
George Kathele
Tacite Gordon
Arenta
Med Wallace
Waterbury
John Marsh
Raymond Candee
Gearse Hitchcock
Id Candee
Hugh £. Jennings
Lab
Bouinville
Recttimore Baltimiore
Totad
Sid
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