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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1927

Page

3

National Letter Carriers head praises Connor retirement

Edward J. Gainer president of the National Association of Letter Carriers writes a tribute to Arthur F. Connor postmaster of Bridgeport announcing his retirement on August 15. The letter released by Samuel Merritt expresses regret over Connor leaving and commends his considerate treatment of postal employees along with the high regard in which he is held.

Arthur F. Connor Bridgeport Edward J. Gainer National Association of Letter Carriers Connor Samuel Merritt Welfare Council Conn

Summer Spoiled Skin Removed by Absorption

Summer exposure leaves tan redness roughness and freckles. Pure mercorized wax absorbs the outer skin to reveal facial clarity. In days the under skin shows a healthier white complexion. Adv.

Gratitude for Your Welfare and Future Distinction

A formal closing expresses appreciation for interest in our welfare and confidence in continued success and distinction in future endeavors.

Lawyer Gets Term in Jail for Fraud

New York August 2. David R Deutsch a forty year old lawyer was sentenced to four years in Sing Sing for obtaining nearly 1 million on forged chattel mortgages on nonexistent automobiles. He confessed after his business collapsed. His creditors cried as he faced the court and his wife fainted outside. Deutsch was jailed in the Tombs unable to post 200000 bail.

New York Associated Press David R. Deutschforty Sing Sing Deutach Louis Holzasser

Lindbergh Visits Herrick in Hospital

Cleveland August 7. Charles A Lindbergh and Ambassador Myron T Herrick, who met on the night of May 31 on Le Bourget field, exchanged greetings in private today at Herrick’s hospital room as the famed flyer recovers from an operation. Lindbergh is a guest at Herrick’s estate near Chagrin Falls and went to the hospital with Parmley Herrick, the ambassador’s son.

Cleveland Aso- Elated Charles A. Lindbeagh Myron T. Herrick le Bourget

Local Names and Addresses in Connecticut Notice

Fragmentary OCR lists several names and street addresses across CT towns including Stamford Southport Danbury Bethel Naugatuck and Norwalk area firms and individuals such as H. E. Smith Kenny J C Kerrick Fitzgerald Martin and W D Grosby with multiple street details. The readable items resemble a directory or notice of entities with addresses rather than a full event.

Danbury C. Kerrick River ‘T Fitzgerald & Martin Crosby St Bethel Wiliam Wright & Te Naugatuck W. D. Grosby Churen St Main St J. Mantcint

Christian General Lends Partial Aid To Nationalists

Peking dispatch by Vincent Silbean reports across central and northern China amid civil war pause, detailing Feng Yu-hsiang’s control in Honan, limited nationalism, and a peace envoy trip from Hankow to Loyang. The piece notes labor bans, nationalist posters, and a cautious Shansi under Yen Hsishan with roads and prosperity.

Cops Cicht Sou Anushain Peking China Hankow Feng Yuhsiang Yen Hsishan Hankew Hi Kung Sun Yat Sen Confucius South China Kung Loyang Feng Hankoun Honan Kuomintang Henan Feng'a Yellow River Shansi

Fishermen Adrift Eight Days Rescued Near St Johns

Jean Menguy and Louis Liberton, Granville, France fishermen, went adrift in dories from the vessel Therea eight days ago. They were picked up by the Furness liner Nova Scotia near St John s, with no details on their condition after exposure on the fogbound fishing banks.

ST. Johns N. F Associated Press Jean Menguy Louis Liberton Granville France Nova Scotia Liverpool

Misconduct Charge Against Norwich Officer Filed

Norwich August 2. Charges of misconduct and incompetency were brought against Police Officer William Sharvin by the board of police commissioners at the monthly meeting of the court of common council. Hearing is set for August 17. Officer Sharvin is accused of misconduct with a girl under sixteen while on duty.

Norwich Associated Press Wiam Sharvin Board of Police Commissioners Court of Common Counci Sharvan

Retired Manufacturer Reynolds Dies At 81 In New London

Giley J. Reynolds eighty one retired treasurer and director of the American Pulley Company of Philadelphia who founded it in 1896 died after a two month illness in New London. A native of Lyme he worked in Connecticut hardware before organizing the Philadelphia concern. He retired in 1918 after the death of his first wife. Survived by his second wife formerly Mrs Mary Raymond Fosdick of Lyme a son Clarence G Reynolds of Boston and two grandsons.

New London Associated Press Giley J. Reynolds American Pulley Company of Philadelphia Reynolds Lyme Connecticut Mary Raymond Fosdick Clarence G. Reynolds Boston

Natives Blamed for Communism in U S by Speaker

New Haven August 2 Americans are at fault if groups cannot speak English or understand American ideals and transplant revolutions. Miss Etta V. Leighton civic secretary of the National Security League spoke at Yale's summer normal school urging clearer interpretation of Americanism to help foreign born and native born alike. She warned public apathy aids communism and urged teaching economic principles underlying Americanism to adult students to counter agitation.

New Haven Associated Press Etta V. Leighton National Security League Yale University America

Elm City Storm Claims 200000 in Damages

New Haven reports storm claims totaling over 200000 from citizens after record rainfall yesterday. City engineers estimate city property repair costs include pavements sewers bridges and street flooding. five hours of rain dropped 3.6 inches across 14084 acres.

New Haven Associated Press

Heart Attack Kills Ex Representative Cheshire Man

Henry E. Terrill aged sixty eight former Cheshire representative in 1907 and 1911 died suddenly last night after a walk. He served as selectman for multiple terms and held town offices. He is survived by his widow and two daughters.

Cheshire Associated Press Henry E. Terrill

Complexion So Improved Friends Ask What She Used

Detroit Michigan January 29 Mrs Sara Burnett describes severe facial acne improved after using Resinol Soap and Ointment. She had tried various treatments without success but found clear skin in days. She urges others to use Resinol and notes availability at drug stores.

Detroit Mich Sara Burnett Scotten

Satin-Glow slips and silk gowns highlighted in fashion note

The feature showcases the Satin-Glow foundation garment for slender silhouettes, soft with lustre, and tailored tops with hip fullness. Pastels, Navy and Black color options appear. On the second floor rear, a summary of Georgettes Crepe de Chine Laces Silks and printed crepes in sizes 16 to 46. Sport Formal and Informal models across Georgettes Chiffons Crepe de Chine flat crepe satins and wool crepe.

64 Inch Cloth and Napkins Sale Note

A fragment details cloth sizing 64 by 84 inches and napkins 18 inches, with pricing hints of six napkins and twelve napkins and a $9 to $6 range. The text is incomplete but indicates fabric and napkin quantities with dollar amounts.

Belt selection in suede and leather finishes

Display features 3-4 inch suede belts in multiple colors including Black Rose Beige Blonde Nile Yellow Poudre Blue Red and Tan. 5-8 to 1-2 inch widths Black Patent Plain or Perforated. White Kid 5-8 1-2 3-4 and 1 inch widths Plain or Perforated. Fancy group includes varied combos like Black Suede with Gold trim Blonde with Brown Green with Nile Gold Silver Roman Stripes and beaded edges. Other belts priced from 75c to $1.50. MAIN FLOOR FRONT.

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