Parochial High School Planned Near St Augustine’s
Rev. McClean, rector of St Augustine’s, indicated Bishop Nilan aims to erect a parochial high school in Bridgeport, after noting the church’s purchase near Walhoun Place and Washington Avenue to guard the area from commercial intrusion. Plans include enlarging St Augustine’s seating and expanding the parochial school as part of this effort.
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Walhoun Place
Waastington Avenue
St Augustne
TR. C
John To Kyan Ag
Sita
Veter McClean
McClean
St Augustine’a
Ballot transparency deemed absurd by state official
Elmer H Lounsbury deputy secretary of state dismissed charges that Hast Haven ballots were transparent. He said complaints to Secretary Pallotti or his deputy by Democratic Town Chairman Charlies Stanton are ridiculous. He noted Australian ballots use standard paper and were inspected by printers with no action planned absent a formal complaint.
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Elmer H. Lounsbury
Francis A Pallatti
Charlies H Stanton
Eveny
Democrata
Loundsbury
Printera
Lounsbury
Inherited and acquired lockjaw strike Stamford family
Stamford dispatch reports two generations in one family suffering lockjaw after stepping on rusty nails. John DeCarlo died in Stamford Hospital last June from tetanus while his four year old son currently battles a similar illness. Doctors expect the boy to recover.
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Stamford
John DeCarlo
Ely
Four Hundred Teachers to Enroll in Lecture Courses
Superintendent J Everett Cortright announced that about 400 teachers are expected to enroll in five extension work courses opening this week and next. Courses by Dr Edgar White Burrill and the Phalps series may raise attendance, with college credits possible for those accredited in cooperation with New York University.
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J Everett Cortright
Board of Education
Edgar White Burill
Cortright Kehlevas
Franklin W Johnson
Columbia
Gale Harrison
Charles M Gil
New York University
Cortright
Burrill
Bridgeport
Walling to be notified for Fourth District Congress seat
Delegations from surrounding towns plan to attend the formal notification of Greenwich resident William English Walling as the Democratic candidate for congressman in Connecticut's Fourth District. The notification committee includes Mrs Josephine Cassidy Mayor Bennett N Beard and Rep Harry Platt. Walling will address campaign issues and his stance on a constitutional amendment granting Congress veto power over the Supreme Court.
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Wiliam English Walling
Greenwich
Josephine Cassidy
Bennett N. Beard
Shelton
Harry Platt
Trumbull
Lis
Walling
Congress
Supreme Court
Marjorie Leemhuis Weds J H Malkin In Norwalk Ceremony
Miss Marjorie Leemhuis daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur G Leemhuis of 96 South Main street Norwalk and Joseph H Malkin son of Mrs Emily T Malkin of Norwalk were married yesterday at South Norwalk Congregational church by Reverend Frederick H Jacobs. The bride wore white crepe de chine with lace and roses, veil with silver leaves, and carried bride roses. bridesmaid Miss Marion Felling wore ivory crepe de chine with gold accents and carried Ophelia roses. best man was Frank Randolph Starr. After a wedding trip they will live at 63 Chestnut Street South Norwalk. Mr Malkin is connected with the South Norwalk Trust Company.
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Marjorie Leemhuis
Arthur G Teemhuis
South Main Street
Joseph H Malkin
Emily T. Malkin
Norwalk
Frederick H Jacobs
South Norwalk
Mies Marion Fellings
Frank Randolph Starr
Mrs Malkin
Chestnut Street
South Orwalk
Veteran of Civil War Dies at Greenwich Home
Greenwich October 7 veteran of the Civil War died at his Greenwich Avenue home. Born in New Canaan May 31, 1848, he was descended from a distinguished Revolutionary family and served long in the Connecticut regiment. He joined Gaia Guflin post 6 ATR Scranton IA. He was wounded at Cold Harbor and left a widow, a son, two daughters, and a granddaughter.
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Greenwich
W Conlay
Greenwich Avenue
New Canaan
Gaia Guflin Post
ATR
Scranton
Consaventistea
Bkighth
Connecticut Regiment
Cold Harbor
Fire Prevention Day Urges Panfield Residents Action
Chief i WS Pickett of Panfield Center delivers a Fire Prevention Day message urging residents to remove debris from cellars and attics and oil premises. The plan calls for drills by all fire companies during the day Thursday as part of the observance.
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Palirfinld
Dy Telegrim Servita
I WS. Pickett
Panfield Cionter
Reef Read Fire Company
Cranking of Car Given as Cause of Death in Norwalk
Cornelius C. Parmeley of 9 Adams Avenue, carpenter, died suddenly this morning near his home while driving to work. A neighbor saw his car swerve and he collapse. a boy said cranking exhaustion may have triggered the heart attack. Medical Examiner ruled heart trouble. Parmeley, 80, had lived here several years after leaving Bridgeport. funeral plans not set.
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Norwalk
Cornelius C. Parmeley
Adams Avenns
Carpenter
Freeman Rose
John Wilson
Parmeley
Samuel H. Huntington
Bridgeport
Commissioners to Hear Claims in Benham Estate
Creditors seek about 8100,000 from the estate of F Neil Benham cashier of the First National Bank killed in an auto crash last year. The Probate court commissioners meet Friday at 2 pm at the county courthouse to hear claims. Mrs Benham seeks 265,000 in one of the largest claims. Attorneys Charles Canfield and Richard Swain and George H Woods of Bridgeport Savings Bank are the commissioners.
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F Neil Benham
First National Bank
Benham
Charles Canfield
Richard S Swain
George II Woods
Bridgeport Savings Bank
K of C Hosts Reception for New Bethel Priest
The local Patriotic Council of the Knights of Columbus gathered at the home to welcome Rev. Patrick F Connors the parish priest and council chaplain About 70 members attended a card session radio concert and a late feast featuring roast ham with dressing mashed potatoes sauerkraut celery pickle balls apple pie and coffee Vocal and piano selections were performed by members The group plans another similar event soon
Mrs North Estate Appraised At 42894 In Probate Court
Probate records show the estate of Mrs Paulina North of 121 Timwwood Place, who died April 27, valued at 42894. The inventory lists Hamuel North as the sole heir.
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Paulina North
Timwwood Place
Hamuel North
Gole
Partridge Paint Co President Dies By Gas Suicide
Worcester Mass October 7 Partridge Ifoyn Partridge aged 60 president and treasurer of the Partridge Paint Company committed death by his own action by inhaling gas in his home. Family said he was in excellent health and spirits with no motive stated.
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Worcester
Mass
Ifoyn Partridge
The
Partridge Paint Company
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