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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1926

Page

11

Ir Department Restricts Water Traffic At Bridges

The IR department declines adding ICG restrictions amid complaints about traffic at Stratton and Mill bridges and others near Main. Director Northey has pressed the War department to close bridges during the moon hours to allow water passage, citing insufficient data. War department figures show openings and closures. current data may not warrant action.

Trafford A. J. Northey War Department Main Jielind Sfateleek PL OK Romer War Department Eapes Muidmmis Northey Fast Newcomer Lp. My Stratforst Avenue Mill Bridge Grand Street Bay Tak Washington Avenue

Watch Your Breakfast

A short piece extols a complete breakfast, arguing morning meals shape energy all day. It highlights Quaker Oats as a nutritious option rich in protein and essential nutrients, noting two quick cook varieties and urging households to begin breakfast with this food.

Stratford traffic plan sparks debate on open crossings

Director Nerthey told Major Newcomer a closed period for Stratford avenues was sought due to heavy traffic. Bridgeport Tow ing and Connecticut company officials agreed to the plan but Major Newcomer urged weighing necessity against navigational restrictions. Openings at the time were limited to commercial craft, prompting questions on the number of openings required under current rules.

Bisoff & Disiked

Barrel Company Zoning Appeal May Be Settled

The City Barrels Company seeks relief from zoning rules after a fire destroyed its Beardsley Street plant. A public hearing set for August 9 was postponed indefinitely as talks between Barrels lawyers and neighbors progress toward a compromise. If no agreement is reached, the matter may proceed after a brief vacation, with the board’s decision likely to hinge on zoning changes from industrial to residential.

City Barrels Company Board of Appeals Asaintaint Henr Greenstein Carl F. Siemenhatrman Siemen George N. Wrinklestone William A. Redden Greenstein Mon Finklestone Dumaden Beardsley Street Ares Hecht Industrial

Appeals Granted for Cement Shop and Several Homes in City

Permit approvals totaled 41 875 in value with grants for a cement shop at 406 Gregory Street and multiple residences. Notables include three two family houses for George M. Coughlin and other applicants at properties on Cherry Street, Benham Avenue, Beechwood Avenue, and surrounding blocks.

Max Relief Guard of All George M. Coughlin Foremer York Teanin Dre Warks Chimner Cherry Street Luckner Bosworth Street Lawrence Curfield Avenue Hitchem Aveni Coug Im Street M. Coughtin Tall Street Coughtin Palmsorert I. Buckernik Hancock Avenue Annie Rigney Benham Avenue Frank Kovacs Beechwood Avenue Mix Heffin Gregory Sippet August Torregiani James Street Pudhomn Remington Arts Company UM Coompany

Ohio churches unite to form council of denominations

Seventeen Protestant denominations in Ohio form the Ohio Council of Churches led by a resident pastor for each area. The council includes Brethren, Christian Church, Church of God, Congregational, Disciples Christ, Evangelical and other groups. An assembly of denominational delegates governs the body and funding comes mainly from individual gifts.

Columbus Ohio Ohio Council of Churches Brethren Church of God Congregational Disciples Christ Evangelical Church Evangelical Synod Friends Metodist Pal Moravian Spiscopal Reformed U. S Salvation Arn United Brehtren United Presbyterian

Protestant Church Merger Push Aims For Stronger LeadorshiP

The state council urges population based pastor allocations and consolidation where over burdened. It recommends merging or federated churches in overextended areas, notes 1100 abandoned churches statewide, and highlights county councils expanding to 46 of 88 counties. An annual pastor convention drew 600 ministers from 22 denominations in 1526 with a summer school run with Ohio State University.

Ohio Ohio State Univer

Royal Arbitrator May Divide Late Czars Millions

Berlin August 4 The descendants of the Romanoffs plan to settle the vast czarist fortune by a loyal arbitrator with kings of England Italy and Spain floated as possible choices. The $75,000,000 Bank of England reserve is the remaining vast asset, with lands and castles in Russia largely confiscated by the Bolsheviks. Disputes center on a possible escaped daughter and differing inheritance laws in Russia and England affecting heirs Olga and Xenia.

Berlin England Italy Spain Russia Olga Xemia Czar

Bridgeport Girls at Lakeville Manor Social Event

Bridgeport residents listed as guests at Lakeville Manor this week include Mary McGuire Catherine O Connor Jelle Mosenthal Laura ash Catherine Coffee Isbel Lawe rence and Nora Daly The August councilors are Miss Elizabeth Donovan and Mary Tobin The hostess is M Campbell Guests plan outings to Berkshires Dutchess County and Hudson River with frequent card parties Reservations via Catholic Community House or Mrs W EK Campbell Lakeville Manor Lakeville Conn

Lakeville Conn Lake Mononscopomoc Lateville Manor Berkshires Dutchness County Hudson River Lakeville Manor Connecticut Council of Catholic Women Washington Avenue W. EK. Campbell Lakesville Manor

Auto Victim Leaves Hospital After Wreck at Westport

Irving Sgalio seventeen of Westport was discharged from St. Vincent's hospital after the overturning of a car on Test road at Peat Swamp early Monday. His mother and Emmity seven remain hospitalized with knee fracture and wrist injury. Ann Howell and son Fred 38 also confined with arm fracture and broken nose. Driver Matthew Sgallo of Stratford avenue suffered head lacerations.

Irving Sgalio Peat Swamp Westport St. Vincent's Hospital Ms Stater Emmity Ann Howell Maplewood Avenue Fred Elso Norwalk Howell Matthew Sgallo Stratford Avenue Coney Island Gallo

New York Transit defers quarterly dividend amid petroleum shipment curtailment

Directors of the New York Transit company omit the current quarter's dividend. President D. S. Bushnell explains in a letter to stockholders that a sudden severe curtailment of crude petroleum movement to the Atlantic seaboard by Pipe Lines has made the action necessary. Previous dividends were $1.25, $1, and 75 cents for the last four quarters.

New York Transit Company D. S. Bushnell Stockhold Berg Atlantic

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