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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1926
Page
17
A bolt struck a Buck property on Maple Avenue during a severe storm, destroying a truck shed and hay bale storage while a cow burned to death. Firefighters arrived as the structure was razed, and Maple Avenue traffic faced hazards from fresh roadwork and muddy trenches.
The Miss EAL tanceron of New York visits during the absence. The Womens Beneficient Society of the wgatuck Congregational church meets Wednesday at 2 PM with Mrs. William AL Wood Jr. Postmaster and Mrs King Skraune celebrate their fourth wedding anniversary. Mrs. George J. Green hosts Neighborhood Bridge at Hidden Door tea room Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Merritt Gantt entertain MM and Mrs Jerey Evans of Alasmarba. Mrs. James K. Fraser of New York City spent the weekend at Coleytown. John A. Jees, president of Lees Manufacturing Co, was elected vice president of the Norwalk Kiwanza club. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Cornel return to Greens Farms after wintering in New York City.
Milauker April 26 The Y W C A electors' convention refused a pledge requiring belief in Jesus Christ as Savior. A substitute to open membership to all creeds failed, preserving a division with the Y M C A on work among women and girls and denying any merger with the YM C A.
The Cabe club of the New Haven railroad held its business meeting and banquet at the Stratfield Hotel. A ladies musicale directed by Lewis Grannis featured the Aeolian Trio Frances O'Neil Mabel Benson and Trnel Faher with solos by Helen Pettigrew and Mabel McCarthy. The program included vocal and instrumental numbers by Charles Cole and Harry Hawley plus four hand piano pieces by Leslie Fairenald and Ernst Macauley.
Washington April 26 The House Ways and Means Committee hears Armenean members of the Mixed Claims Commission testify on awards and commission work. Rep Garner of Texas and Rep Carew of New York press questions. Carew notes possible U S participation in double tax. Arkansas Democrat Midfield accuses Republicans of blocking data to reveal wartime profits of sale insurance firms.
Milford April 26 Miss Michel Botteynolds chairs committees for the May Basket sale to benefit Gueia chapter 32 8 at the Marble temple May 1 baskets must include owner name and will be auctioned after a program of entertainment and dancing. The Mary Taylor M A L church unit elects officers and the new Women’s Association plans a May 5 luncheon.
Hawley High School Sophomore class presented a well arranged concert in the school auditorium under Mrs Antoinette Duniels of Danbury. The program featured mixed quartet piano solo glee club and several vocal numbers to a good sized audience.
First annual pilgrimage from Chicago to Lisieux France announced by Carmeite Fathers overseeing the American parish shrine at Castile Flower. Pilgrims sail from New York on July 10 to join the voyage and offer service on arrival and during the journey.
Stratford civic group asks Stratford Historical Society to place a marker at the ruined Wooster birthplace near Pine Rock Park along the Stratford Shelton road. Major General David Wooster, born March 2 1710, died 1777 after a Ridgefield battle. The article also notes local society and community events and several personal notices from Stratford, including a lawn party at Sedgwick school and various visits and appointments.
Stratford residents report plans for a Friday night dance at the Gupheig club, a card party at Mrs Roger Istiggs home, and a Pencil of the American Legion Auxiliary event. Mr and Mrs Brunk LH of Niverton Terrace recently visited Washington DC. Stratford's 44 club will attend a two day Hartford meeting April 30 and May 1. Women of Hollister Heights push to form an auxiliary of the Hollister Heights improvement association. The membership committee includes Mrs A Simko Mrs William Wardman Mrs DePasque and Mrs A Recheck. Burntford tech Men plan to attend the state convention in Torrington May 6, with state officer elections. local members depart for the opening festivities May 5 and business sessions follow.
Ottawa reports Canada will adopt a rural credit plan modeled on the US federal farm loan act. A Canadian Farm Loan Board will issue long term loans backed by government capital and provincial subscriptions. Loans require 5 percent capital stock by borrowers and 5 percent provincial participation. board bonds may be purchased up to 15 million dollars.
In Ossian on April 26 AP reports Rev Preston Fothamus of the Methodist church launched a crusade to rid the town of square dances deeming them contaminating. Rev Dothamus and Rev N A Andrews warn of dancing’s evils while American Legion post leaders arrange another dance for May 6. Legion commander A W Bushee says dances are properly run and invites only members’ guests.
Nine people died and twelve were injured when an electric train struck a motor car carrying holiday makers at a grade crossing at Boronia on the Fern Tree Gully line northeast of Myldavnt.
Ottumwa April 21 192? A retrospective profile on Dan Steck Democrat of Ottumwa who unexpectedly secured an Iowa Senate seat in 1924 amid party splits. The piece details his unlikely path from high school football star to lawyer and veteran leader, his military service in WWI, and long odds overcome to gain national prominence as a senator.
A delegation led by Jane Addams of Chicago urged President Spodge to press for universal abolition of conscription and world disarmament. They called on American delegates to push these topics onto the agenda of the fall commission at the League of Nations Armament Conference in Geneva.
An advertisement touts McCoy's Cod Liver Oil tablets as a remedy to gain weight and improve health. It claims 60 tablets for 60 cents, promises five pounds in 30 days, and offers refunds if goals aren’t met, urging use by all ages and calling for Hindle Drug stores.
An old advertisement touts Danderine as a youthful hair tonic. It claims the product replenishes moisture, strengthens the shaft, stops falling hair and banishes dandruff, with a simple routine for daily use at a low cost.
An olive colored vegetable compound promises to improve skin tone and appetite by stimulating the liver and bowels without calomel. The copy says one to two tablets nightly produce results, with no dangerous after effects and claims millions sold yearly at 15 and 30 cents.
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