Pine Grove notes show busy Niantic summer season
Niantic scenes capture arrivals and visits as families from Middletown New York and Hartford descend on Pine Grove. Cottages change hands, roofs are shingled, gardens praised, and local transit keeps pace with daily life while residents and visitors enjoy weekend crowds and beach activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niantic
George H. Reade
Ella Reade
Middletown
Pine Grove
Frank A. Aston
Wells Street
John Schenowitz
Brookyln
N. Y
Orchard Street
F. A. Aston
R. B. S. Washburn
Mr. Haviland
Robert Theriland
New York
James Metcalf
Pinerove Farm
Fannie Lindsley
Ella V. Weir
Pines
H. E. Smith
Albert E. Brown
New Haven
Monroe
Alf Blake
Mary Blake
New London
Master Blake
Purdy
South Street
New York City
Robert Duchette
Boon Cottage
Broadway
Mr. Duchette
Libby
Pavilion
Steele
Bristol
the Grove
Duchette
Center Street
Charles Lester
Sylvia
Giant’s Neck
Niantic River
Frank Clark
Niantic Depot
Johnson
Seymour
Florence Seymour
Hartford
Norman W. Rogers
Monroe M. Blake
Niantic School
Quiet Portland Fourth with scarce crowds and small fires
The quiet Fourth in Portland had unusually subdued crowds and little firework activity. Police and private watchmen reported minimal incidents aside from a hay-raising prank and a minor hand injury from a cartridge pistol. Social and church events continued with prayers, processions, and community gatherings amid a restrained celebration.
Fourth of July in Ivoryton Quiet Celebration
Clarence Champ of the U S N spent the Fourth at Bandos with Mr and Mrs Wayland Champlin as their daughter and family hosted a calm holiday in Ivoryton. The Honor Roll event in Essex and Deep River drew attendees while Sunbeam Chapter plans a meeting and a King’s Daughters fundraiser contributed to the Red Cross. Local residents Herbert Martin Art Gannon Kes Sizer and others were noted, with Kes Sizer recently buying a new automobile.
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Clarence Champ
Bandos
Wayland Mmplin
Essex
Deep River
W. L. Champlin
Charles Sizer, Jr
Azariah Bailey
Lesphinson
Saybrook Beach
Herbert Martin
Peterson
New Britain
Art Gannon
Sherman
Kes Sizer
Sunbeam
King’s Ters
Ie Cross Fund
Beacon Ce
King’s Daughters
Laurel Hall
Colchester Park program draws Jewish and civic leaders
A large park platform in Colchester hosted prominent speakers including J W Pincus editor of The Jewish Farmer and Gabriel Davidson of the Jewish Agricultural Society. Local figures H London and George Brown spoke, with attendance by Colchester guards at Lebanon celebration and a lawn party at St Andrew's rectory.
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Colchester
H. London
J. W. Pincus
Jewish Farmer
Gabriel Davidson
Jewish Agricultural Society
Manhattan
Washington Lodge
New York City
George Brown
Joseph H. Ullman
District Grand Lodge
No. 1
New Haven
Charles H. Shapiro
District Lodge
Bridgeport
Samuel Hein
Federation of Jewish Farmers of America
B.S. Day
Lyman
Columbia
Lebanon
Max Siegel
Eva
New York
Timothy Sullivan
William
Providence
R. I
Moodus
East Hampton
St. Andrew’s Church Rectory
Say brook Point Notes on Locals and Moves
Saybrook Point reports Miss Sarah Granniss guest of sister Miss Ruth Granniss in New York. Mrs E E Bacon to Burlington Vt near son Alfred stationed at Fort Ethan Allen. Mrs John Clark plans rebuilding after last month’s house fire. Miss Milded Stanton to teach next year. sister Effa Stanton engaged as organist at Congregational church starting July 1. B W Hazen of Haddam visiting town Wednesday.
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Saybrook Point
Sarah Granniss
Ruth Granniss
New York
E. E. Bacon
Burlington
Alfred
Fort Ethan Allan
John Clark
Milded Stanton
New Britain
Effa Stanton
Congregational Church
B. W. Hazen
Haddam
His Only Objection Motto Sparks Work or Fight Debate
In a Washington Star item, Mr Rafferty asks why the motto Work or Fight is objectionable. Mr Dolan replies that it is too easy since True often must do both, highlighting wartime duty and personal resolve. The exchange underscores pressure to contribute labor and defense efforts.
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The
Washington Star
Mr. Rafferty
Mr. Dolan
Quiet Fourth Observed in East Hampton
East Hampton July 5 quiet Fourth with fewer crowds and no fireworks purchases. Selectman Hills kept order as youths returned a mislaid meat cart, bonfire smaller, few pranks. Carrier's pavilion dancing and shore cottage fireworks drew crowds. Meriden Y M C A beat East Hampton Y M C A 6 4. locals Frances Cashman and Pauline Quigg noted. Red Cross to meet. hospital adenoids removed. Swed ish Lutheran service at 8 30 Sunday morning.
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East Hampton
Star’s Pond
Selectman
H. G. Hills
Selectman Hills
Carrier’s Pavilion
Sears Park
Meriden ¥. M. C. A
Frances Cashman
Bridgeport
Olive Wells
Middletown
Nancyette Day
Pauline Quigg
Hartford
William Quigg
Red Cross Society
Chatham Hall
Thomas Wall
St. Francis Hospital
Ralph Thatcher
Rupert Day
New Milford
Rev Hildreth marks tenth year at Cromwell church
In Cromwell on July 7 the First Congregational church celebrates the tenth year of Rev H W Hildreth’s ministry. Attendance has grown with 13 new members, and while 21 members died and 33 went elsewhere, the church remains active. Hildreth has led war work, lectured widely, and his manuscript on Great Thinkers and Their Thoughts of God awaits Boston publication.
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H. W. Hildreth
First Congregational Church
National Council
C. R. Brown
Harmon Potter
Hildreth
Boston
State Council of Defense
Conn. State Guards
Birthday party at Parsont Age in Chatham Middle Haddam
In Chatham and Middle Haddam on July 5 Master Franklyn Barbour hosted a birthday party for friends. Guests included Mrs. Cody and son Gordon from Higganum, and others visited during the Fourth. Also noted are wedding trip return of Rev and Mrs Louis W. Pitt, and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Bartman visiting relatives over the Fourth. Edith Reynolds of Middletown stayed with Mrs. W. H. Connery. Alfred B. Carrier and Mass. relatives visited W. A. Carrier’s family. Mrs. F. E. Cone entertained relatives.
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Edith Reynolds
Middletown
W. H. Connery
Herbert Eno
New Haven
Cobalt
F. E. Cone
Alfred B. Carrier and
Tolyoke
Mass
W. A. Carrier
Rockfall July Fourth Social Ties Mention Keneficks and Cronins
Rockfall notes visitors over the Fourth as Mr and Mrs William Kenefick of Southington visited Mr and Mrs George Kavanaugh. James Cronin called on his parents, Mr and Mrs J Cronin, yesterday. Many locals spent the Fourth at Savin Rock. A sewing machine loan for Red Cross work is requested, with notices to Mrs W L Morgan or Mrs J A Kellner.
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Richard Lynch
Free ® Avenue
James FE. Glasheen
Camp Devens
Thomas Coleshan
Long Hill
James Sarsfield
Werly Avenue
Richard H. Lasher
Ford
Gerald Tracy
Frank J. Brainerd
Joseph T. Elliott
William Speight
Newre
N. C
William M. Irs
Main Street
Aes
Ishington
George F. Cramer
Lake Pocomug
East Hampton
St. John the Baptist
Hale
Rockfall
William Kenefick
Southington
George Kavanaugh
James Cronin
J. Cronin
Savin Rock
Red Cross
J. A. Kellner
Rocky Hill July Fourth Events Showcase Local Leaders
Miss Jessie Bulkley hosted North Methodist choir members at her Rocky Hill home with Mr Vielle and Mrs Michener among attendees. The Fourth of July program on the green featured Hon George Chandler and Col Charles Burpee, with a luncheon at Library hall for visiting dignitaries and Connecticut State Guard officers.
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Rocky Hill
Jessie Bulkley
North Methodist Choir
Hartford
Vielle
Michener
Miss Kemmerer
Miss Fanning
Miss Jacobs
Iss Naugel
Nelson
Jerson
Young
Alma S. Griswold
Elm Street
Florence M. Bacon
George FB. Chandler
Charles W. Burpee
Oran A. Moser
Oliver T. Magnell
Battle Hymn of the Republic
Liberty Chorus
Connecticut
Marcus Hills, Sr
Joseph ¥. Kelley
John L. Beaumont
Edwin Collins
George B. Chandler
America
Morris FE. Alling
Library Hall
Joseph F. Kelly
Connecticut State Guard
Sydney Templeman
Charles Templeman
Chalker Beach
Saybrook
Prima Facie Evidence Creator Language Confidence
Brooklyn Citizen notes a lawyer questioning fluent language use, while a witness recalls an instance when the subject attempted to open a car window. The item presents a brief, quoted exchange illustrating credibility challenges in a legal setting.
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Brooklyn
Strawberry festival boosts church efforts in Westchester area
West Street residents report a successful church vestry strawberry festival raising funds for local school. Socials included a pulpit service by Mr. Burnap from Ivoryton and an all-time grand whist at the Chapells to aid the school. Prizes went to Mrs. Weaver and Mr. Wilcox. Several local residents, including Dorothea Williams and Miss Jean Herindeen, are mentioned with hospital and family visits. The Red Cross meeting convenes with Mrs. Emerson as host.
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West Street
S. D. Brainard
George Kaufman
Clinton Williams
Weaver
Mr. Wilcox
Dorothea Williams
Frank Williams
Miss Williams
Hartford Hospital
Jean Herindeen
New London
Bernice Wilcox
Mansfield
Red Cross
Emerson
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Eastern Star
Foresters of Amos
John Griffin
Patrick Ff
Michael Murnane
Repre
Michael Mn
Garrett Barry
Axel W. Nh
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Ivoryton
Cromwell
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Windsor
Mary Binks
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