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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1927

Page

17

Wall Street News Notes Highlights 1926 profits and deals

Wall Street notes report quarterly and half year profits for several firms including Marlin Rockwell Merrimac Manufacturing Texan and Pacific Railroad Westinghouse Maytag Chandler Cleveland Southern Dairies and Commercial Solvents. Also reports on dividends stock values and an acquisition talk involving National Tea Co and Piggly Wiggly stores. General Atterbury elected director of Continental and Commercial National Bank in Chicago.

New York Associated Press Marlin Rockwell Corporation Merrimac Manufacturing Company Texan and Pacific Railroad Company Wall Street National Tea Company William Wallace Atterbury Pennsylvania Railroad Continental and Commercial National Bank Chicago

Realty Records summarize property transfers and quit claims

Real estate transfers list Samuel Zimmer to Max Cohen and others, deeds on Capitol Avenue and Whittier Street, Pine Street, Armstrong Place, and more. Several mortgage deeds show values including 82,250 and 317,004, with quit claims involving John Devine and Adele Malafronte and receivership by John A. Cornell.

Samuel Zimmer Max Cohen Capitol Avenue Joseph G. Morin Thoms3 Maretone Armstrong Place Ald Seeley Street Anna Walkiman Angelina Andrew Balogh Whittier Street Regina Kien Margaret E. Jennings Tranisian Avenue Gloveant Bueshick Gacena Gulcio Holyrod Avenue Mountain Grove Cemetery Association Fred L. Mills De+ney street City National Bank William M. Stowe Overland Jwsus Mugsenfeld George Walder Beechwood Avenue Samuel Dawe Newfield Bank and Trust Company Smith Street John Ulbrick Yeank Virag Bridgeport Fee Ple Bridgeport Fee Ple's Savings Bank Brew- Stuy Street Flora G. Wheeler City Savings Richardson Street Bath Jobe Kartovsky The City Savings Bank Howard Avgenue John F. Devine Toy Wiliam B. Hertine Charles P. Wilson Frederick Crouch Adele Malafronte Jerry Malafronte Samuel Kale Max E. Elprin John A. Cornell W. J. Collins Company, Inc

Shipping Arrivals and Sailings Reported in August News

Shipping arrivals list multiple transatlantic crossings with vessels including Mauretania Empress of Scotland Verdi and President Wilson. Ports mentioned include New York Southampton Laconia Quebec Paris Lisbon and Manila with dates like July 27 28 and August 2.

Laconia New York Liverspool Majestic Southampton Mauretania Plymouth Veendam Rotterdam Augusta Hamburg Quebec Wilson Giuseppe Verdi Palermo Mrdson Manila Seattle Megantic Queenstown Montreal Patria Lisbon

Crude Oil Price Cut in Wooster Creamery District

Findlay Ohio August 2 crude oil price down by 50 cents a barrel. ChiA Ol company lowers Wooster crude to 1.57 a barrel reducing costs for local buyers and affecting regional markets.

Findlay Ohio Associated Press Tha Chia Ol Company

City Employes Sail on Long Island Sound

About 45 city employes from City hall offices enjoyed a three hour sail on Long Island Sound aboard the steamer Northumberland last night. Sandwiches were served at Pleasure Beach after the 4 pm start, an orchestra played dance music, and dinner followed while guests enjoyed beach freedom.

Long Island Sound Pleasure Beach

Should We Buy A Home Without Money Saved Up

The piece weighs whether buying a home without savings is wise. It notes modern schemes ease entry but warns against rushing in without own funds. It cites benefits of saving a fifth of the price for better terms and selection, and urges caution before commitments.

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Obituary notices list multiple local deaths and services

Obituary items cover Tyrold Moss drowned at Rockaway Beach with funeral yesterday at the family home in Cleveland Avenue. Zaron Badgidlan, World War II veteran, had services at American Legion post and burial with firing squad honors in Mountain Grove. Mary Sullivan’s funeral occurred at Mullins Redgate parlor and St. Mary’s Church with Mass. Mrs. Mary Hanner Wetchardt funeral at Stratford home. Thomas H. Trelease Sr. to be buried at Lakeview after services at Stratford avenue mortuary.

Tyrold Moss Fraternity Orothers Alpha Et Ra Wesleyan University Herold Moss Rockaway Beach Edwin Moss Cleveland Aveni W. R. Scott U.S. A Ing St. George's Chairch Charles H. Hendrickson Cuyler Shay Gilbert H. Schwerdtle Carlton Weidenhammer Elmore Lyford Beaumont Wicks Birlawas Mountain Grove Cemetery Zaron Baleidlan Zaron Badeidlan American Legion Golden Hill Street Harry Congdon Zaran Badgian 304Th Infantry France Plek U. S New York City Mullins Redgate Mountain Grove Connecticut Natives Guard Har. W. Congdon Mary Nivate Mary Sullivan Elias Street Scott and Redgite Golden Imm Street St. Mary's Church M. Ernest Wilson Nicholas Abriola Marta Joan Michael McDonough John Kronen James Sullivan William Bridy Frederick Schackett Nelann A. Henreux St. Michael's Cemetery M. Ernest Wileson Macy Wasner-t Wetchardt Mary Haner-Wetchardt Rer Sletcy Matilda Poll Strateford. Avenue Stratford H. D. Wiemer German Reformed Church Park Cemetery Thomas Wr, Trelease Thomas H. Trelease Beardsley Terrace August G. Baker Stratford Avenue Lakeview Bridgeport Trelease Eddyville N. Y

Bugle Call Wins 2:10 Trot at Monroe Meet

Bugle Call a bay gelding owned by H. M. Stanaford of Springfield Masse driven by Art Martin won the straight heat in the 2:10 trot for the richest purse of the opening day at the Orange county client meeting in Monroe Clara Bascom the favorite finished third.

Bugle Call Middletown Associated Press H. M. Stanaford Springfield Mass Art Martin Orange County Monroe Clara Bascom

Gallagher resigns from Milford police board amid reform clashes

Milford August 2 Lawrence T Gallagher a Democratic member of the Board of Police Commissioners handed his resignation to First Selectman Harry M Merwin and said he quit over improper conditions on the board He accused J Burton Smith Ford and others of partisan influence and questioned expenditures on investigations tied to liquor raids He suggested sport for merit not favors and criticized plans to appoint a lieutenant while duties and pay would be misaligned He indicated possible future service on the Board of Finance for Gallagher which could follow a Democratic Town committee meeting that week.

Milford Lawrence T. Gallagher Board of Police Commissioners First Gallagher Warner Hall Fagan Smith Ford Arthur Harris Sergi Gelpronner Harris Democratic Party Ciagher Board of Finance Morgan P. Tibbaly Democratic Town Committee

Michael on throne as regency meets in Bucharest

Aug 2 report from Bucharest notes King Michael I, soon to be eighteen, sitting on the throne as regency governs state affairs. Queen Marie describes him as mischievous yet bright. he loves fires and teasing dogs, while tutors remind him he is a king. Local color includes palace scenes and playful remarks about his future coronation.

Bucharest Associated Press Kingg Michael I Rowmank Tedey Marie Mud Mickey Michael Nils

Racing Results Racing events with multiple races and contenders

Results cover six races for two and three year olds plus older horses. Pola and Timekeeper posted times in the first race, Sahillelah Steepie Chase saw Brantome prevail, Retaliate and Crystal Pennant led in the mile, Happy Argo and Extreme contested the six furlongs, Sledge Hammer led two year olds, and War Lord headed the 1 1/8 mile feature with several rivals listed as also ran.

Pola H. Thurber Skavar G. Ellis Barnes Star Gold Rendezvous the Cossack Fog Sporting Vein Bystander Inca Aster Ryhme Reason Judge Bartlett Ederle Millson Kite Bridegroom Brantome A. Ferguson Nomad Cheyne Maureen Bawn F. Precse Ron—Rorkes Drift Crimson Dawn RACH K. Horvath Crystal Pennant F. Weiner Bewithus G. Johnson Royel Play Astron Easy Money Royal Change Happy Argo O'Donnell Extreme Storm King Fatex Gun Royal Bonnie Khayyam Monterrat Millwick W. Kelsay L. Fator E. Barnes Montanio Jack Dempsey Charley J. S. Red Bridge Beelzebub Laughing Fair Enough Binnacte Postage St. Benoit War Lord Craigmyle Abel Weiner Rarmond Fisher Clear Sky Black Bart Tractor

Raceland Results Race by Race Summary

Six races list with ages, weights, purses, distances, and top paying horses. Notable results include Double Rainbow, Osceola, Ruth Gold, Tho Cold, Red Room, Norseman, with times shown and payouts to place and show. Also ran names include Cobweb, Walking Name, Ferguson, and West Point among others.

Ruth Gold Meyer Chillcutt Ste Barker Root Tima rin—Ferguson Runall Undergrowth Letter Six Chex Osceola Start Scoble Tath Jackson Caphagan Panorel Dawn of Virginia Longworth Red Room Roser Frank Greta Mertz Dentess Divorere Golden Tinted Clear Star Madam Emelie Per

Lincoln Race Day Results Show Mixed Finishes Across Seven Races

The Lincoln track card lists seven races for three year olds up, with purses from 1,200 to 81,700 and one mile to one and a sixteenth miles. Notable performances include Agnes Call and Red Grange in early races, Lieutenant Seth and Etern Magic in middle events, and Wrackhorn and Shasta Bally among the top finishers in later stakes.

Agnes Call Jenner Shasta Lad Philpot Red Grange Pool Blaze of Our Gains Blue Manx Hats Up Baalbec McComas Vellas Hornsby Plehon Elizabeth Seth Deprema Hardy Red Heart George Groom Lieutenant Seth Bowden Etern Magic Russell Princess Elma J. Smith Casino Ruben Reelin Mary Carr Sphere Homage Imperial Eagle Suc Stutches Chiovetth Helen EB McGonrgle Joe Adams Morris Lady Loose Ey Lou Kischer Macher Spring Ban Honeyfish Pug Joy Bells Blue Rose Isaac L Mace Barbara Rothermel McDeamore Rhinock Picton Cudgeller Binary Star Fannie J Woolridge W. Garner Fairy Man Sea Lion Guerdon Lepanta Benito Wrackhorn Shasta Bally Hughes Bird Behave McDermott

Delacour Named Treasurer of Veterans Home

Lieutenant Colonel Benedict M Holden was elected chairman of the Veterans Home commission at the state capitol. Colonel Rex B Delacour of Stratford, previously temporary chairman, was named treasurer. Delacour’s record includes leading the Connecticut State Guard in World War I and serving as a Stratford representative in the 127th General Assembly. The commission considered several applicants for superintendent, but no appointment was made. Henry J Seeley remains in charge during the search, with Arthur G Bennett in temporary charge. The commission will visit Fitch’s Home for Soldiers at Noroton to assess needs, and a follow up meeting will gather their recommendations.

Benedict M. Holden Veteran’s Home Commission Atete Capitol Ceaters Day Rex B. Delacour Strathford Houlden Reepubliven Club Hartford Norston Military Mergency Board Connecticut State Guard Philadelphia Pittsburgh Columbus Toronto Delacour Stratford House of Representative Henry J. Seeley Arthur GC. Bennett Charles H. Sprague Veterans’ Home Commission Soldiers’ Hospital Bord Fitch Soldera Noroton

Multiple Local Obituaries From August 1927 Notices

In Norwalk and surrounding cities notices report deaths of William H. Barnum aged in his CSth year. Michael Capozzi, James Gilmore, Mary Heeds, Gustave Peichert, Thomas H. Trelease, Mary Hafner Weichardt with funeral details at local chapels and churches. Interments set at Lakeview, Park, or St. Michael cemeteries. services held Aug 3–5 in 1927.

Bane M Norwalk Conn William H. Barnum Frands Henry E. Bishop Mortusery Fairfield Avenue Briggsport Lakeview Cemetery Michael Capozzi Lezting Revenue St. Raphael's Church St. Michael's Cemetery Tom Thumb Street James Gilmore William L. McCarty North Fvente Park Cemetery UELDS Middletown Mary Heeds Bridgeport Louis E. Richards & Son Main Street Lakeview Pechert North Avenue Mary Gustave Peichert Uer St. Pauls German Lutheran Church Harriet Street Trelease Thomas H. Trelease Beardsley Park Terrace Imonth Baker Stratford Avenue Lake Flow Kingston Weichardt Stratford Mary Hafner Earnest Weichardt Miildy Fill

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