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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1926

Page

13

Rabbits killed by dogs at Greenfield TV farm incident

Valued Hessian rabbits owned by Pe Woo cave tie of Greenfield TV were killed by ten large dogs over two nights. Six died the first night and five the second as stray dogs from nearby, led by a large shepherd, reportedly raided the enclosure. Local police and zoning matters follow with permits and scheduled hearings.

Taurfield Ang Tf Pe Woo Cave Tie Greenfield TV Southey Comartaside Addrey Soo Ardmore Street Arthur Teidgeport Ecourt

Lenglen says amateur tennis too exciting as she turns pro

Suzanne Lenglen, world’s leading woman player, discusses leaving amateur status and launching a pro career with AP, detailing her readiness to face all opponents in the United States tour. She recalls Wimbledon battles, cites Wills and Ryan as top rivals, and hopes a US match with Helen Wills could happen.

Suzanne Lenglen Thomas T Torping Paris Associated Press Uoon United States Pourville France Cap Lenglen Sensile Nea Theppe Reed Suzaime Suzanne Eaffel Towers Helen Helen Wals United States Tennis Association America Thia Miss Lenglen Tean Borotta Mile Lenglen Borotra Lambert Chambers Willa Walter Johnson Wibledon Nettle Risieta Club Miss Wilts Nice St Luke Milo Lenglen Paassin Suvanne van Lenglen Misa Wills Wold Senorita Hila de Alvarez Papa Lenglen Miss Wills Senorita de Alvarez Hilizabeth Ryan Miss Ryan Seabright Lawn Tennis and Cricket Club Ryan Nitsa Ryan Gertrude Ederle

Mistrial Called In Bandit Case

A mistrial was declared in the five member bandit case known as the cry baby gang. The judge cited a jury issue and a special panel will be drawn for a new trial to begin Thursday. Bernard urged immediate release as interruptions complicated the proceedings.

New York Bernard Phillip Oquerss Mediacie Liochine’s Bank

History of the Stars and Stripes at Civitan meeting

Thomas O'Donnell shared the history of the flag from Betsy Ross’s bunting to today’s banner at the Civitan gathering in Stratfield. The meeting opened with a roll call and Creed recitation and discussed the club outing on August 19 at Dr Jerome Stanford’s summer home in Compo Beach with water sports and a big cookout.

Stars and Stripes Civitan Stratfield Thomas O’donnell Bedell Company Betsy Ross Herbert Hoskins Harvey and Lewis Jerome Stanford Compo Beach

Will of Inn Fire Victim Leaves Estate Over 500000

In Waterbury Connecticut August 10 the will of Henrietta Beardsley a victim of a Helnes Falls fire is probated. The estate exceeds 500000 to be split mainly among three sons Herbert who died with his mother and surviving sons Harry J Beardsley and Frederick. Ten thousand dollars goes to grandson Wilfred and 40000 is left in trust for great grandson Wilfred Jr who inherits at age fifty.

Waterbury Conn Henrietta Beardsley Helnes Falls Herbert Harry J Beardsley Frederick Wilfred Wilfred Jr

Meeting 16 Deferred by Board of Recreation

The Board of Recreation postpones its monthly meeting to a later date as most members are away on vacation. Summer business has largely been addressed at prior sessions and necessary preparations remain incomplete.

Ibue Hoard of Recreation

Owners Of Beach Blamed For 11 Drownings

Buffalo Aug 10 AP Sheriff Frank W Tyler charged criminal negligence caused the Brant beach drownings. He said three parties entered dangerous water over three hours with no warning and that lack of buoys and warning signals failed to protect swimmers. Survivors paid township fees. two girls were nearly drowned Sunday and warned others. Authorities will forward findings to the district attorney for possible charges.

Buffalo Frank W Tyler Brant Beach Sherif Lpyier Justiuce William Mackie Brant Keast Sandy Beach Brant Township H Miller Sheriff Tyler Ulatsict

Birthday party marks Ingrid Detts tenth birthday

Ingrid Detts of Pembroke District celebrated her tenth birthday with a Friday party at her parents home. Guests included local children such as Ielen Johnson Ellen Delis Alice Peck Laura Morgan Ingrid Delfa Helen Getz Helen Goesenger Austen Peck Richard Delfs and Hubert Morgan.

New Fairfield Augus Ingrid Detts Pembroke District Ielen Johnson Ellen Delis Alice Peck Laura Morgan Ingrid Delfa Helen Getz Helen Goesenger Austen Peck Richard Delfs Hubert Morgan

Lifebuoy soap promises all day odorless perspiration protection

An advertising pitch for Lifebuoy soap claims the antiseptic cleansing action removes odor and germs, letting users perspire all day while staying dainty and clean. It emphasizes lasting freshness, health protection, and affordable price with the red box and orange red palm fruit oil soap.

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