New Fairfield Seeks Control Of Town Meeting Road Dispute
With a five day deadline, New Fairfield factions push to sway the town meeting over a 12 mile highway dispute with Connecticut Light and Power. Republicans led by George Nevins seek road transfer in exchange for new routes, while opposition led by Justice William Fairchild and John Kessick mobilize voters to block the deal and fund legal counsel for a court challenge in Waterbury on November 1.
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New Fairfield
Connecticut Light and Power Company
Lake Danbury
Power Company
Superior Court
Waterbury
George Nevins
Wiliam Fairchild
John Kessick
Justice Fairchild
Republicans
Fairchild
New Milford
Danbury
Sherman
Trumbull Pastor resigns post at Congregational church
Trumbull October 24. The Rev William F P White reads his resignation as pastor of the Trumbull Congregational Church to take effect December 1. White has served twice as pastor, first for about twelve years, then again about one and a half years ago as trustee of the Nichols Memorial Library. Neighbors Night at Trumbull Grange Friday October 28 with Pokoho and Shelton Granges expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trumbull
John Trommiet
Waterbury
Jerute Brins
Harriet C. French
Trumbull Congregational Church
William FP. White
Charten Nichols
Banford Bear
Elmore T. Nichols
George B. French
Long
Harry J. Parks
Naval Hospital
San Diego
Cal
Stephen J. Parks
Florida
Parke
Edward A. Ayre
Bridgeport
David T. Esoth
Daniela Farm
E. J. Kurtz
Frederic J. Leta
Sandy Hook
Mary Vollinger
Edward
Francie Vollinger
Hatfield
Mass
F. R. Letss
Charles Lelas
Francis Lees
Wiliam F. White
White
Nichols Memorial
Trumbull Grange
Pokoho
Shelton
Cod Liver Oil Query Echoes in Country Druggist Talk
In a terse exchange the country druggist dismisses cod liver oil concerns stating no one around ever complains about having cod liver oil. The odd dialogue hints at local attitudes toward remedies and medicine.
Bark Discovery Returns After Antarctic Voyage
After two years at sea the three masted bark Discovery returns to Falmouth harbor with thousands of deep sea life specimens, some from three mile depths. The voyage studied whale migration habits, life, and extinction risks, using a marked dart system to log locations. The ship, once captained by Stenhouse, will be exhibited in London.
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Falmouth
Eng
Associated Preas
Antarctic
Discovery
Falmouth Harbor
Cape Horn
Scott
Pnp
Shackleton
J. R. Stenhouse
Falkland Islands
South Seas
London
England
Milford Notes and Community Events at a Glance
Milford residents share news of return trips and visits across New Jersey and New Haven. Local clubs meet for supper and worship with officers elected, while preparations for Halloween and bake sales continue. Nome, Beers, and Maroney families feature, along with travel updates to Florida and New York, and a bank relocation in Bridgeport.
Traffic lights to be moved to curb in Bridgeport
Bridgeport police official Patrick J Flanagan says traffic stanchions in two intersections will be replaced with corner type signals after being wrecked by motorists. Corner signs will be installed at North and Madison avenues and at Connecticut and Central avenues.
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Bridgeport
Patrick J. Flanagan Sai
North
Madison Avenues
Connecticut
Central Avenues
Great Swindle Victims Prompt Youth to Cry Names
A terse buyer mocks the newspaper loudly questioning a so called Great Swindle. A teenager raises the stake, shouting sixty one victims, while the crowd questions the paper’s coverage of the alleged scheme.
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John Arbuckle
Nestlé’s
Nestlé's
Nestle’s
Berkshire Mill
Barnum
Dandraff
Lequid Zeno
Zeno
Aldrig
Bark Discovery
Milford
Bernice Nettleton
Lafayette Street
Frederick D. Neidermeyer
Perth Amboy
New Jersey
Mise Minute Beers
Goldsmith House
West Main Street
Beers Homestead
Plaina Road
Benevolent Union of the
Congregational Church
Ladies Aid Society
George Brown
D. D
Mary Kellogg
Muriel Larkin
Florence Roberts
Clara Pederson
High Street
Woodmont Chapel
Alma Hall
Leslie Ricey
Weylister
Stratford
Charles M. Bhatler
Lucy
W. R
Mystic
Shailer
Vichen
New London
New Haven
Wilbur Abbott
Mrs. Abbott
East Hampton
Long Island
West River Street
Mr. Abbott
R. Summers
W. Burhdall
Willard
Milleanore Maroney
New York City
The
Walter Maroney
Canada
Montreal
Earl F. Adams
Church of Christ, Congregational
Center Church
Rama
Clarktown
Chicago
Devon Bank and Trust Company
Eade Block
Bridgeport Avenue
Bridgesport Avenue
Naugatuck Avenue
Washington D. C
Washington, D. C
Dunlop City
Dunlop
Buffalo
Talleyrand
Dunlop Tire and Rubber Company
Fairfield Avenue
Conn
Telegram & Post
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