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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1927
Page
20
Victor MacClure a young Scottish author playwright and war hero continues writing praised by critics despite a bullet near his heart that could not be removed. He lies propped in bed at night to plot his stories after being shot at Gallipoli and later recovering to seek a literary career.
Moses Gurkin of Schenectady New York pleaded not and was fined 25 dollars when appearing before Judge Lowell in Federal court. He was charged with unlawfully wearing an Army uniform after being arrested at South Station for displaying a banner reading Justice for Sacco and Wangerti. The banner charge was filed after the federal charge.
The Department of Welfare held its regular meeting in Angus P. Thorne’s office. Attendees included Charles Schwarz Mrs. Jacob B. Klein and William H. Brady. Thorne submitted his monthly welfare department report.
Friends announce that Richard Good Luck Lombard will return to Bridgeport on August 29 or 30 after a summer in Ireland. A letter notes his plans and includes a clipping announcing the auction sale of his car, which he took abroad but decided to sell before coming home.
Arthur A. Brown of New York, owner of the yacht Gray Goose, pleaded guilty in Federal court to unlawfully possessing liquor. Seized at Woods Hole last week by Coast Guardsmen, he was fined 30 after the district attorney said there was no commercial use and the liquor was for Brown's own use.
Homer B. Cummings of Stamford was named receiver of the Bilton Machine Tool Co by Federal Judge BE Thomas. The insolvent petition by Harry H. Pinney was heard earlier and the receiver will post a $25,000 bond to manage the company’s finances.
Fort Wright N Y August 15 Local 242nd Coast Artillery C N Y at Bridgeport arrived after action on the mine planter Absalom Baird. The 325 men cleaned up the camp area, whitewashed the mess hall, and the first storm section was declared satisfactory. The 1st battalion led by Major Moore held a parade and guard mount. Rain kept many awake. breakfast featured eggs and potatoes and dinner roast beef with potatoes and gravy. Training starts tomorrow with rifle range and battery work plus outdoor recreation.
Herman Bogel of New York received a 14 month sentence at Plymouth House of Correction for using the mails to defraud. Two co-defendants were indicted. one is at large and the other is imprisoned for a different crime. The case involved defrauding a Boston seaman of several thousand dollars over a garage sale.
A warranty deed transferring the old South schoolhouse on Irenistan Avenue from the City of Bridgeport to Thomas J. Keating was filed with the city clerk. Keating bought the building and grounds from the Board of Education in March for 31,500 and plans to sell it later.
Fairfield August 15. Stephen Kalay of Bridgeport is held by New Haven police for Fairfield by local police in a home robbery at Special Constable George Marvel on Rowland road. Kalay identified by photographs as a man seen near the Marvel home the day of the burglary. The Marvel family were away in Canada when the intruder ransacked the house, taking valuables. Deputy Sheriff Orville W. Holmes investigated the scene.
William F. Spooner, Valparaiso's 7 year old friend of children, is elected mayor as the city's sole Democrat in Porter county. He credits candy giveaways and cheerful greetings from youth years ago for his victory, noting he once distributed 400 pounds of candy, then 1,000 pounds, and later a ton and a half to local youngsters who now form a key part of the electorate.
Street Moor front and rear tailored models fit beneath slim summer frocks. Made of excellent rayon in French drawer style with self straps. Colors include peach honeydew orchid tea rose and nile with contrasting bandings and applique. Sizes 36 to 42.
A nostalgic ad style explodes with Magnolia Sweetened Condensed Milk as the key to an ice box cake. It freights romance with richness and economy, detailing a chocolate pudding filling, lady fingers, and chilling instructions, urging readers to try the milk for coffee and many desserts.
A one day clearance offers Hubrite and Sunbeam dresses in attractive styles and colors. Includes Math wing voices in plaids, Tissue Ginghams with long sleeves, Tub Silk and Rayon in pastels suitable for sports or street wear. Sizes up to 52.
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