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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1926

Page

5

Thieves Strip Car Of Pembroke Man Then Abandon It

A Pembroke resident Levi Peck reported his touring car stolen while he and friends were at Pleasure Head Saturday night. The vehicle was found in Westport with tires, robe and two tovia missing and one headlight damaged. Danbury police notified. Peck to recover the car.

New Fairfield Levi Peck Pembroke Diatrict Irving Lyon Danbury New York State Vermont Ausable Chaosin Plymouth Coolidge Henry Treadwell Wilton Walter Chatterton Ridgefield Park N. J Robert Chatterton

Federal men seize opium in Dedham raid

Federal narcotics officers traced a trunk from Seattle to Dedham and seized opium valued at twenty thousand dollars in a raid on a Chinese laundry. Wons Toy, also So Hoo Toy, proprietor, was arrested. The trunk was shipped by express to Boston and sent by hired car to the laundry where 196 eight ounce tins were found.

Dedham Mas CAPY Seattle Wash Wons Toy Hoo Toy Express Pacific Etty Boston Vere Wedham

Stowaway Snake Found In Greenwich Man's Car

Will D. Finch returns from a Mohawk Trail motor trip to Greenwich New York during a hurricane New Hampshire. A large snake apparently flew from a field onto the car luggage and hid in the luggage. It remained there for the trip and died upon arrival.

Greenwah Specia Will D. Finch Mohaws New Hampshire Finch Greenwich

Radio Program Schedule Across Cities and Bands

Readable fragment lists stations and times for music weather talks and sports, spanning New York and other cities. It notes orchestra performances, soprano and tenor appearances, weather reports, and baseball scores among varied radio segments.

WCWS Bridgeport F.S Cotton Exchange Madison John BH. Kennedy Bernard Abreng Troutadey ‘Tavern Mate Maxneth Hugembie T.O Elks Mule Patrick Lynch Waldan Astoria Orchestra WY Yoirk Nevekses Merming Roxanna Erb Cota Hugh Grant Rowell Emily Hose Knox Robert C. Lower Walter Sellers Robert Fraun Rath Mober Len Saxon Literccy ‘Trade Socreta Thomas Uarell Braeball John B. Foster Wright Henry Welling Tadto Frank Wright Plano Teaselt J Harold Fowler Civ Crapanze Quartet WGRS New York Auspleen American Bible Society Evelin Virte Joe Davis Fireion Virtu Joe Darla Terese Hoaehnid Daca Lilian Biehbler Englind F. Louie Campbell Charle Cin Orchestra Langston Hughes WMGA Jack Cohen Tall Hp Alban Harold Normanten Hartisen Stevens Gladys Thirham LeRoy Montesanto Tadlele Bed McDonald FEM RA Plm Colden Golden Monte Carlo Ram Weber Eddis Woods RPM Legion News Eagle Maurice LaFarge Franks Tracy and Dougherty Lrtrin Wrong Manning Jimmy Clarke Iris Ditte Brand Haines Evelyn Virtue David Newman Joseph Hoag Newas Chile Ward Shantz Roseland Orchestra Leverich Thre Peter the Great Feen Collin Club Richmond Fill Sophie Schott Thies Sopranoington Boey Soprane Janet Mezzo Jan Vit Bommel Lon Hues Orchhestra Hartpoud Travelera Club Orchestra Blumenthal Hab Trio PR —Goldman Land Co Kimd Werther Capitol “Theatre Organ Schenectady Asia Tech Orchestra Deasle B. Lane van Curler Ralph Christman Kclon Halprin Sport Faye Vomnieretal Digest Julith Roth Sopranc Mi—Tawnevel Tatd Putterman Ben Bernie TL Gernsback Helene Koster Nick Hughes Hdnie Gillis Wray Orchestra Aware N. Z First Presbyterian Chareh Newark Vint and Vigor Gym Clase Ryatal Palace Asino Dacods Pil Wather Dots Brooklyn Nally Eagle Sewark Philharmonic Kiein Monterey Nopiety Orchestra Montereyoncert HS Pol Bernie WAAM Laneheon Ambassador Concert Orchestra Ao PI Verselia AO P.M Galen Hall Ladies' Frio Diean Fry EKDKA Pittsburgh Cleveland Chicago T.L New York Stork Exchange Grein Cornta

Hartford Flyers Hindered by Fog

The 118th Observation squadron of the Connecticut National Guard returned from a two week field duty at Mitchel Field described as very successful by Major William F. Ladd. An attempt to fly to Hartford was halted by heavy fog. one plane continued but ran out of gasoline and landed in a cornfield at Cornwall, damaging the aircraft but not injuring its crew. Lieutenant Harry Be Generous remained at Mitchel Field with the squadron planes to return later.

Hartford 118Th Observation Mitchel Field William F. Ladd Hubert Johnson Herbert F. W Cornwall Harry BE

Westport Hearing Sparks Fight Over Ymca Field Plan

Citizens led by J P Bradley oppose a proposed 11 600 town and YMCA contribution to fund a new athletic field behind Bedford Junior High. The Board of Finance backed the plan amid concerns over YMCA supervision, maintenance costs, and land ownership, with debate over control and timing of development.

Westport Izecin Board of Trustees Towin New Bedford Junior High School J. P. Bradley Compo Beach Board of Finance Erwin M. Jennings Jennings Y. M. CG Staples High School Robert Fuller Westport U.nt. Co. A E. T. Bedford C. Forge

Y M C A Teams Square Off In Local Matches

Bedford Valley hosts West Port Y M C A versus Hawthorne 4 C of East Portchester. On Saturday August 14 the local team meets Compo Life Guard team in another league clash.

Auto Driver Laula Fink Killed in Langhorne Race

Laula Fink veteran Philadelphia driver died after his car struck a wet spot and hit a fence at Langhorne speedway. His wife and three children witnessed the crash. He died at Mercer Hospital in Trenton from internal injuries after the accident on Saturday. Fink had previously suffered serious injuries in a 1923 Providence race and spent months in the hospital.

Fink Mercer Hospital Trenton N. J Providence R. I

Bus Collision In West Haven Involving Trolley Company Bus

A Bridgeport New Haven area trolley company bus en route to this city from New Haven collided with an automobile on Ocean avenue near Dawson avenue in West Haven. The car driven by Harry J. Alpert was forced into the bus by a truck driver. Alpert was slightly injured and his car badly damaged. The bus, operated by Harry E. Mitchell, sustained no injuries to passengers.

New Haven West Haven Ocean Avenue Dawson Avenue Harry J. Alpert Edgewood Avenue Harry &E. Mitchell Thomas Street Alpert

Son Tries to Take Life After Fight at 199 Church Street

John Misencik eighteen of 199 Church Street attempted suicide after a fight driven by his father's liquor addiction which spent the youth's earnings. He was found unconscious at noon and rushed to St. Vincent's Hospital after swallowing iodine. Patrolman James J. Fitzpatrick advised authorities.

John Misencik Church Street St. Vincent's Hospital James J. Fitzpatrick Precinct No. 3

Druggist Aids Youth After Poison Incident

A youth was found unconscious with iodine burns on the lips after a family quarrel over earnings. Pharmacist Cucenio took antidotes from Ricco's drugstore and accompanied officers to the youth's home where the youth was revived with help from a city ambulance. The pharmacist’s actions are credited with saving the youth's life.

Ricco Willard Street Cucenio Wiccenio Yes Hia Nps Coneeroness Flanagan

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