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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1927

Page

17

Stratford Sth District Organization Dissolves Faction

In Stratford a split emerged as the Sixth District Voters and Taxpayers association withdrew representatives Arthur Meloy and Charles Hotchkiss from the People's General Committee over local improvement disputes. The move may force the committee to organize a new club in the Sixth district to retain control. Also noted: potential settlement of Clyde Potts suit against the town over sewer work for about 13,085. council approved roughly 10,000 in road funds, 75,600 in short term notes, a Melville street widening request, flood repairs, air station permit decisions, and grass growth concerns. A missing 41-year-old man, Stephen Angelovich, prompted a police search. Funerals were held for motorcycle crash victims Carl Schutz and Knowlton Sherwood Coddlington.

Stratford Sixth District Voters and Taxpayers’ Association People's General Committee People’s General Committee Sixth District H. Leroy Lewis Conn Arthur Meloy Charles Hotchkiss P. Bowe Melville Street Birdseye Main Streets Lucy Jane Everett Sniffen Stephen Angelovich Soundview Avenue Terd Angelovich Long Meadow Mass Carl Schutz Malin Street Knowlton Sherwood Coddlington Hillside Avenue Thomaston Young Schlantz Brafford Fire Department St John's Lodge A. F A. M Union Cemetery

Westfield Rain Record Reaches 3.3 Inches In 24 Hours

Severe storm neared regional rainfall records with 3.3 inches in Westfield for 24 hours. Springfield water works filter beds recorded 4.9 inches while Westfield city proper saw about 1.88 inches of rainfall.

Westfield Springfield Mass Associated Press Springfield Water Department

Estate Left by New Haven Rabbi Becomes Eighth Century Gift

Bequests of 1000 8500 or 2000 are left to Jewish charities by the will of Dr Adolph Gutman filed today The notable Western New York rabbi presided over a synagogue for years and left the residue of a 100000 estate to his wife Mischa G Link The will names several churches and institutions in the city and region.

New Haven Associated Press Adolph Gutman Long Western New Mischa G. Link Wwe

Georgetown Woman Edith Lounsbury Dies After Month in Coma

Edith Lounsbury wife of Harry Lounsbury died after lying unconscious at home near the Mark Twain library for a month. Doctors could not halt the coma despite remedies and a brain clot is blamed on influenza, a disease that killed her son eight years ago. She leaves husband a daughter Marjorie a grandson an aunt Miss Lydia Rowell and a half sister Mrs Edgar Fields of Danbury. Burial at Umpawang cemetery officiated by Rev. Elwell O Mead.

Georgetown Mark Twain Edith Lounsbury Harry Lounsbury Lounsbury Harry Marjorie Harry, Jr Lydia Rowell Edgar Fields Danbury Umpawang Cemetery Elwell O. Mead Congregational Church Hazel Anderson Bridgeport Martin Engdahl Methodist Roton Point Tranmer

Social Notes From Augusta and Nearby Areas

Miss Isabel Grippen of Bridgeport Avenue visits New York relatives for the week accompanied by her aunt Miss Alice Treat of Orease. Mr and Mrs Ted Golden announce the birth of a daughter yesterday. Mrs Gladys Kendry, before marriage, is Mrs Ted Golden. Mrs James Kervin of Walnut Beach hosts a guest. Miss Rose Flynn of Manchester Conn visits. John J Kennedy and P Kennedy families vacation on East Broadway at Silver Sands. The Liato Council 47 Knights of Columbus Summer Dance Friday August 26 at Oak Grove Casino Walnut Beach. A Falsidsire Electric Ice Box prize to be given. Committee in charge: Charles L Doherty, Paul Ford, William Frobih, John Broderick. Dr and Mrs H S Riddel, formerly of Devon now in Bridgeport, visit with Mr and Mrs B R Andrus of Lenox Avenue.

Devon Augusta Isabel Grippen Benjamin Grippen Bridgeport Avenue Alice Treat Orease New York City Ted Golden Berwin Street Golden Gladys Kendry James Kervin Walnut Beach Rose Flynn Manchest John Kennedy Bridge Port California B. R. Andrus Lenox Avenue

Milford Turnpike Victim Dies From Injuries

Eric Peterson of Hartford died at Milford Hospital from injuries suffered on the Milford turnpike a week earlier. Coroner Eli Mix prepared to hear details at tomorrow’s inquest in New Haven. Investigators said no broken glass or obvious crash signs were found near the scene and questioned two men who found Peterson.

Milford Silas Milford Turnpike Eric Peterson Ward Street Hartford Milford Hospital Wrobe Case Peterson Milford Center Eli Mix New Haven Mix East Hartford Harry Robert Harris Thomas Blinski Orange Mas

Picnic and community notes in Huntington society

A Sunday picnic at Mr. and Mrs. Irene Cribley’s Soundview home drew many visitors from nearby towns including Mr. and Mrs. James Smith of Litchfield and Mr. and Mrs. Louis Turburg of Norfolk. The junior agricultural college reunion and a large ninth course with 912 participants were outlined alongside personal notes, local visits, pheasant release by Harry Bahner, a Huntington Fire Company dance, and plans for Labor Day carnival activities.

Huntington Irene Cribley Soundview Avenue James Smith Litchfield Louis Turburg Norfolk Jerry Whalen Marian Whalen Joseph Harry Whalen Tortington Helen Cribley White Hillis Connecticut Agricultural College Robert G. Foster United States Department of Agriculture Milton Daneziger Olga Gotech Rose Gotsch Earl Millard Charles Mitchell Bridgeport

Road worker may lose leg after hit near Middlefield

Maurice Rone foreman for Lane Construction of Meriden on a state road job between here and Meriden was struck by a Wallingford driver near Black Porch. He suffered possible loss of a leg and internal injuries after the car swerved toward him as he attempted to climb an embankment. Antonio Multeadowahi was arrested on reckless driving charges and released on bonds. he is due in Lawn court tomorrow.

Middlefield Aug Associated Press Maurice Rone Lane Construction Company Meriden Here Antonio Multeadowni Wallinford Rute Black Porch Multeadowahi

Trinity Guild summer sale and supper planned at church

The Trinity Episcopal Church Women of Newtown announce a Thursday sale and supper in the guild rooms. The 3 PM sale offers gifts for birthdays and Christmas, followed by an 8 PM supper with jellied chicken, salads, ice cream, and cake. Proceeds go to redecorating the church interior, aiming to draw attendees from town and beyond if weather cooperates.

Newtown Trinity Guild Trinity Episcopal Churcn

Fleischmann's Yeast Promotes Digestive Health and Energy

Letters extol Fleischmann's Yeast as a corrective food improving constipation indigestion and sleep. Users report relief from gas appetite restoration energy and clearer skin. Advertorial letters urge regular daily use and note easy access at grocers with guidance for dosing.

Health and Diet Advice on portion control and digestion

A health column urges reducing food intake to one half or one third of current amounts to improve health and efficiency. It warns against overeating after hard times, notes signs of excess such as heaviness after meals and drowsiness, and stresses choosing quality over quantity. It also answers reader questions on iris coloration, eggnogs for weight gain, and gastritis from overstuffing.

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Parenting advice on bottle feeding infant milk

A fragment suggests guidance on feeding a baby with bottle milk rather than nursing. It references using pure Holstein milk and discourages continued nursing for better milk provision.

Personal Serivce Ad for Dr Frank McCoy in Bridgeport Telegram

Bridgeport Telegram invites readers to write Dr Frank McCoy about intimate problems and receive a personal reply. Enclose a self addressed envelope if a personal reply is desired. Address letters to Dr Frank McCoy Bridgeport Telegram.

Bridgeport Telegram Frank McCoy Ffrank McCoy

Reef in Longfellow Poem to Be Surveyed

Washington August 9 Quaint Gloucester harbor used by Longfellow as the background for his immortal poem The Wreck of the Hesperus will be surveyed by the Coast and Geodetic Survey next summer. The Massachusetts Maritime Association requested the survey because of increased shipping entering the harbor, chiefly fishing boats. The Hesperus was wrecked on Norman's Woe, a dangerous reef near the harbor entrance, according to the poem.

Washington Old Gloucester Longfellow Coast and Geodetic Survey Poemmerce Massachusetts Maritime Association Norman Coast Survey

Morse's Sister Leaves 40000 Estate In Maine Probate

The will of Miss Jennie R. Morse, sister of Charles W. Morse, filed in Bath Probate Court, leaves an estate valued at 40000 with 35000 personal, to be divided equally among four Morse siblings’ children Benjamin W. Morse Erwin A. Morse Harry F. Morse and Mrs. John Geiger.

Bath Maine Associated Preas Misa Jennie R. Morse Charles W. Morse New York Benjamin W Erwin A. Morse Washington, D. C Harry F. Morse New London, Conn Mrs John ©. Geiger Chicago

Notables Donate Cups for Newport Motor Boat Races

Newport Br 1 August 6 Associated Press reports major trophies for the Narragansett Bay regatta on August 19 and 20. Mrs. Astor will sponsor the women's championship, a new event. Other trophies include the Constellation Trophy by Arthur Curtiss Jones and the Vanderbilt Expreme Cruiser race prize. Entry notes Curtis Wilgold SI owned by Roy Keys and Reginald Williams of Buffalo among expected competitors.

Newport Associated Press Narragansett Bay Sure Vincent Astor

Middletown Y M C A Contracts For Home

A contract was let to Dennis O'Brien and Son of Middletown and Hartford for a new 302000 Y M C A in Middletown. The three story brick and slate fireproof building replaces a 35 year old structure and will house eighty-one dormitory rooms. Designed by Douglas Orr of New Haven, the project is funded by public subscription.

Middletown Dennis O'Brien Hartford Douglas Orr New Haven Punlig

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STH Tax Payers’ Association Sidh District Voters and Taxpayers Association Clarence Carlson Norwalk Clinton Traumer Elwell C. Mead Dexter Mead Mrs. Wells Dentel Mead Naugatuck Paris Square Gruen Davis & Hawley CO John Oelschlager, Jr John Oelschlager Nichols Avenue William Boutelier William Jr Shelton Wells Hollow Berald Hilton George Hilton Charles Eberle Derby Eac Millard Earl Street Felix Weedlowski Huntington Street Newark N. J Harry Bahner Huntington Fish and Game Club Ansonia Huntington Fire Company Huntington School Stephen Tucker Maree and Mack Marie Sadler Long Hill Maude Edith Sadler Mohegan Street Clarence Hobson Miss Sadler David Evans Meischmann Pauline Siegenthaler Galland Calif Leischmann Fleischmann Health Research Dept The Fleischmann Company Washington Street Old South Fleischmann's Yeast Elisabeth M. Crow Birmingham, Ala Irvin S. Cobb Irvin S. Cogn Health and Diet Advice Frank M’coy Questions and A. N. Asker C. W. Morse Pauline Siege Haler San Francisco
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