Westport Votes on Higher Tax for School Building Fund
Westport considers a Tuesday vote to authorize an additional 12 000 for a proposed Bedford High School project as the town faces a looming four mill increase next year. Taxpayers weigh the need for a modern junior high against financial strain and prior donor commitments.
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Feters
Bedford
Estport
Ayers
E T Bedford
Chaiman
Emmnitte
M. Dedford
Ile
Fr. Bedford
Mitford
Westport
Boost Shelton campaign opens with citywide signs
Two organizations plan to cooperate to promote Shelton with road signs and emblems. Signs erected along Shelton roads will direct residents to town, with 25 mile detours noted and 28 by postcard materials printed. Campaign aims to boost Shelton as gateway to a visit.
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Coopa
Cem
Shelton Kiwims Cluss Ag
Shelton
Marc
Walt Amt
Vaduus
Venak
Ugaituri
Aise
Shefea
Dinner dance set at Indian Harbor Yacht Club
A dinner dance is planned Monday evening at the Indian Harbor Yacht Club in Greenwich. An afternoon event titled angry water parts of the club will take place.
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Greenwich
Indian Harbor
Thefternoon
Danbury Dealers Raise Coal Prices 50 Cents
Danbury and Bethel coal dealers increased anthracite by 50 cents a ton today, a move they say is routine and not tied to the miners strike. The annual pattern adds ten cents per month from April to September, bringing Danbury Bethel coal to sixteen dollars per ton. Dealers insist supply is ample and a prolonged strike into spring would affect Danbury only if extended.
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Danbury
Bethel
Charity Sermon Draws Large Gathering at New Fairfield
A sizable crowd attended the Methodist Church service in New Fairfield as Dr Guthrie of New York preached on Charity Abideth Forever. The event featured vocal and instrumental music from the Advent Church choir in Danbury and included social and family notes from local residents and visitors.
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New Fairfield
Methodist
Guthrie
New York City
Danbury
Inquest Called Over Stamford Car Crash Fatality
Coroner John Jo Phelan opened an inquest in Stamford into the death of Mrs. Della Kunz of New York City who died after a car driven by Lamont DeWald skidded and overturned. The coroner reserved his decision after hearing testimony at the Stamford hospital.
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Euniece Scudder
Danbury
Geren
Irving Geren
Pugsby
Charles Geren
Bethel
Beacon
Newbury
Katherine Hatch
White Paina
Daniel Hatch
Betsy Hatch
Boardmans
Vincent Sibbitt
Danbury Hospital
Joel Joyce
Griffing
N W Milford
John Seudijerty
Mildred Johnson
Brooklea
Stamford
Aroner
John Jo Phelan
Stamford Hospital
Della Kunz
Baker Avenue
New York City
New Parsonage Plan Takes Shape in Huntington
Huntington notices a meeting of the first ecclesiastical society to discuss a new parsonage replacing the one lost by the Game Club. The Huntington Fish and Game club also plans a City hall session on buying grounds leased by the club. Labor Day three day celebration on Judson street with 30 prizes, including 10 silver cups, is announced.
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Huntington
Ecclesitotical Society
James Nicholay Nichols
Huntington Fish and Game Club
Judson Street
Lidith Hilliker
Marion Hilliker
Eagleville
George Hilton
Dorothy Hilton
Misa Cordelia Dyer
Beckwith
Nichola
Pleasure Beach
John H Hazelston
Carlotta Fair
Pomfret
George Quick
Frank Tume
Booth
HM Street
Stella Roraback
Bridge- Wort
Georges
Nichols
John Arundell
Tsinglass Streets
John Vanderberg
Lillian Vanderberg
Edith Dorthy Nicholas
Brooklyn
John West
Cordelia Pver
Mabel Buckher
Kent
Dorothy Geduldig
Bridgeport
Robin Schneider
Lilt Street
William Brewster
Rahway NJ
Laurel Beach
John Brewster
Clarke
Beardsley
White Hills
Harald Thompson
Clarke S Beardsley
Harold Thompson
Susan Beardsley
Daniel B Shelton
Lilgabeth Shelton
Gladys Shelton
Stephen Beardsley
Arthur Tracy
Vera Tracy
Arthur Constantine
Mass Annie Brooks Phillip Margolis
Rubin Schneider Rey
Mra Panton
Woodhaven i 1
Harold French
Warren C Hubbell
Lisie Hubbell
Helen Jones
Thousand Islands
Niarara
Ottawa
Canada
Lordship School Opens Next Week
Labor Day marks a shift with teachers using the day to prepare. Enrollment is set for Wednesday at 9 o clock. Mrs Miriam Bouton begins her third year teaching grades four through six. Mrs May Courtade starts her fourth year teaching grades one to three. The article notes staff and guest connections, including travels of Mrs Routon and visits by Mr Sexton and Mr Caruso, with Miss May Farrell recently in town.
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Lordship
Miriam Bouton
May M Courtide
Routon
Ocean Grove
Brooklyn
Twin Lakes
Courtade
Maine
George F Ehrsam
Bridgeport
East Boothhay
Portland
Shreveport
M Sexton
Grove Street
Mr Sexton
Arthur’Caruso
Fast Orange
May Farrell
New York City
Sexton
Truck Crashes Into Fence in Newtown
A truck believed owned by a Brookfield party crashed through an iron fence in front of resident George Miler on Miln Street around 11:30 last night. The vehicle loaded with empty barrels was traveling north and caused only fence damage.
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Aiwtown
Airtyk
Brookfield
George Miler
Miln Street
Hon Trincina
Milford residents push for improved water facilities
A Myrtle Beach Improvement Association petition seeks town action on water improvements proposed by the New Haven Water Co and endorsed by the Fire Commission to boost fire protection in the congested Myrtle Beach district. The project would add an eight inch main to Maple Avenue, increasing capacity from 400 to 900 gallons per minute, with waivers of damages pending from two landowners and hopes of lower fire insurance premiums.
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Milford, Sept
Myrtle Beach
New Haven Water Company
Public Utilities Corporation
Water Company
Meadows End Road
Maple Street
Beach
Maple Avenue
Maina
Ned
New England Insurance Exchange of
Boston
Milford Finance Board reorganizes with Merwin chair
The Milford Board of Finance met to organize the 1925 28 fiscal year with Harry M Merwin elected chairman and Wig Annie D Nettleton named clerk. Albert P Stowe and John J Toomry won terms, Fred M Chirk to fill ongoing vacancy. Clark to serve unexpired Smith term. Community groups outline budgets at hearings on west shore beaches.
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Milford
Board of Finance
Cnllé
Harry M Merwin
Wig Annie D Nettleton
Albert P Stowe
John J Toomry
Mtepublican
Fred M Chirk
Harold C Smith
Clark
Smith
West Shore Beaches
Devon
East Shore
Board of Edupation
Board of Police Commissionsra
Chamber of Commerce
Stratford Flower Show Delights At Red Men's Hall
Stratford Garden club hosted its first annual flower show with 184 classes and prizes for both professionals and amateurs. The event drew a large crowd, ran from 2 to 10 pm, and featured notable displays from Stratford Rose nurseries and local growers, plus a special gold and silver cup for the exhibitor with the most points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratford
Stratford Garden Club
Red Men's Hall
Stratford Rose Nurseries
J G Brock
Fairfield Opens New Roger Ludlowe High School
Fairfield awaits the opening of the new 250000 Roger Ludlowe High School on Unquowa Road. Town officials teachers and the superintendent will greet visitors during the Thursday afternoon and evening open house.
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Fairfield
Roger Ludlowe
Charles F Otto
William G Smith
Unquowa Road
Stamford Gardener Dies From Car Accident Injuries
Henry Hirvey, 56, landscape gardener and estate superintendent for F J Marlon of Shippan Point, died at 11 Lafayette Street Stamford from injuries suffered in a two year old automobile crash. Born in England he had lived in Stamford 40 years and was a member of the Sons of St George and the Knights of the Maccabees. Survived by wife Mrs Margaret Harvey and three sons Alfred Edward and Victor Wirvey, plus a sister in Stamford and three sisters in England.
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Stamford
Henry Hirvey
F J Marlon
Shippan Point
Lafayette Street
England
Sond of St George
Knights of the Maccabees
Margaret Harvey
Alfred Edward
Victor Wirvey
Mary Ada
Greenwich Horse Show Promises Large Society Crowds
The twelfth annual Greenwich horse show organized by the Greenwich Riding Association and Westchester County Hounds will be held at the Greenwich Polo club ground on September 9. The event expects a large society crowd and features prominent participants.
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Greenwich
Greenwich Riding Association
Westchester County Hounds
Greenwich Polo Club
Defunct Stamford Paper Seeks Return Of Sentinel Building
The Stamford Press Incorporated publisher of the Stamford Sentinel filed a District court petition alleging New York financing will cover debts and asking to restore property on Gay Street, Stamford, formerly occupied by the Sentinel, to its control. Respondents include Orwin M Jennings, Frank Rich as receiver, and creditor Daniel Ryan as of September 16 show cause deadline.
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Stamford
New York Capital
Stamford Press Incorporated
Stamford Sentinel
Orwin M Jennings
Bridgeport
Frank Rich
Daniel Ryan
Gay Street
The
Sentinel
Jennings
Derby Police Nab Three Offenders In Daylong Raids
Derby police conducted raids on alleged moonshine operations. At 2 Ridgewood Avenue they found a 100 gallon still active, seized mash and finished liquor, and arrested Atking Sedgewick who was later released on bond. At 45 Minesa Street raid uncovered seven cases of pre war liquor. proprietors Albred Sacuganna and Carmela Pepe were arrested and released on bond. Other sites yielded evidence but liquor had been removed before officers arrived.
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Derby
Ansonia
Atking Sedgewick
Ridgewood Avenur
Sedgewick
Minesa Street
Albred Sucuganna
Carmela Pepe
Quo
Shelton Schools to Open Sept
Shelton begins the fall term on September 9 with 125 freshmen entering Richland School and about 80 graduates. Attendance is expected to rise by at least 26 percent from last year as the district prepares for a large enrollment and a staff overhaul with five new teachers.
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Shelton
Board of Education
Fawher
Cathein Social Welfare Elect Officers at Marys RC Church
The Cathein Social Welfare announces a meeting in the basement of Mary's RC Church on Saturday at 8 o'clock. The annual election of officers will occur at that time.
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Greenwich
Cathein
Fairfield G O P Chairman Would Bar Office Holders
AIRFIELD Sept 2 Republican Town Committee Chair man Albert B Lavery favors excluding all town office holders from the committee. He says current 36 offices on a 25 member body hinders frank discussion and that removing officials would restore confidence and allow the caucus to act as a check. The present officials control the committee and face discontent, with Lavery advocating a slate of staunch nonoffice Republicans to better serve voters.
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Albert E. Lavery
Albert B Lavery
Haldser
Lavery
Cauce
Han Prient
Tews
Fhe
German Emissary Entertained in Ridgefield Home
German ambassador Baron Mal sean was hosted by Mr and Mrs Samuel Morris for a weekend tea on Saturday. Baron Walsean dined in New Canaan at the home of Mr and Mrs Cahel. Librarian resignation noted as Miss Mary Seymour leaves after 14 years. Mrs Howard P Nash to succeed. Personal items include visits and travels of locals. several building and dog incident reports. Garden club to hold a flower show September 10 at the Congregational Church house.
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Ridgefield
Baron Malsean
Samuel Morris
Norris
Baron Walsean
New Canaan
Cahel
Mary F Seymour
Miss Seymour
Fritz Utes
Norwalk
Howard P Nash
Arthur W Northrop
Roy Norton
Strong
Maine
Norton
Springfield
Mass
Portland
Nelson Pearson
Meriden
Dora B Leeson
Maple Avenue
Sheridan
Allen Reynolds
Severn
Redfield
Hartford
Legrand Beers
Epworth League Picnic and School Bus Schedule
The Epworth League of the Le echurch plans its annual picnic at Savin Rock Saturday night. A bus will transport children to Werren Hoarding High School in Bridgeport with pickups at Blue Bird Inn and Blanton Center, returning in the afternoon.
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Treginning
Werren Hoarding High School
Bridgeport
Blue Bird Inn
Blanton Center
Sport Wl
Sport Hin
Live Bird Inn
Arthur Bush
George Hitchcock
William Garrity
Chester Wain
Helen Marsh
Barbara Marsh
Misa Nutille Marsh
Lason
Alice Collins
Morristown
Dorothy Jones
Gladys Jones
Visa Mildred Jones
Stratford
Lordship Beach
HF Dickerson
Beir Mountain
Wnj
Mia
Charles Groschel
Emma Flamm
Georgze Sflamm
Gear Mountain
Mind Dxon
George Brown
Afce Collings
C LE Dickerson
Charles Morehouse
Tunbury
Misa Hulat Morehouse
Lew Milford
Tha Antiews
Statthie Bunnell
Stratfield
Stephen Wilson
Pairfield
Edward Gillette
Llorence Slade
Leroy Worthur
Frank W Shut
Wiss Angeline Bell
Frooklyn
Robert Maquat Moss
Laure Miquar
Simon Mii
Charles Everett
Mallett Sanford
Danbury
Lake Kenosii
Star's Plains
Ealle
Milford 10 Meet Board Plans Fall Term at High School
Milford school board session set for eight tonight in the high school to finalize fall term plans. Labor Day closing and wake-up exams for Milford High announced for Tuesday at 1 30 pm. Dorothy Libby hosts Miss Jeanette Morris from Nanuet NY visiting in Gift Street home.
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Milford
Board of Education
Milford Publi
Nine O'Lock
Yonkers
Fort Trumbull Beach
Volney Matthews
Lafayete Street
Martin Christopher«isot
Joan Anderson
G Shropshire
Herbert Fox
Holl
Emily Kelly
Moa Volney Matthews
Harry Sanborn
Frederick Gorham
Milford High School
Ali
Dorothy Libby
Mra
Stephen A Libby
Gift Street
Jeanette Morris
Nanuet
Misa Morris
Libby
Mount H Lysoke College
New York City
Iby
Stafford Springs
Frances Connor and Alva E Clark to Wed in September
Invitations have been issued for the marriage of Miss Frances Connor of 110 Havemeyer Place to Alva Everett Clark of Brooklyn. The ceremony will be on Saturday evening September 12 at 780 o clock in the Masonic Temple, followed by a reception.
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Greenwich
Frances Connor
Catherine Conor
Havemeyer Place
Alva Everett Clark
Brooklyn
Masonic Temple
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