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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1927

Page

5

Cummingss Takes Active Charge Of Bilton Company

Homer S Cummings, former state’s attorney, was appointed receiver for the Bilton Machine Tool Company by Judge Edwin S Thomas. At a Smith Norwalk hearing, Cummings took formal charge amid stockholders’ meeting. no interruption to business is planned under the current management. Pinney seeks receivership backed by 51 percent of stockholders, citing over 300000 in obligations and bank notes of 162800. The Bilton company, formed in 1905, expanded by merging Parsons Foundry and Standard Machine in 1917, but faced steady decline after 1920 with debts rising and property depreciation.

Homer S Cummings Buton Machine Tool Company United States Edwin S Thomas Smith Norwalk Cummings Mr Cummings Harry H Pinnes Cleveland Ohio Remington Ars Compan Union Metallic Cartridge Company Magner Natonal Cash Register Company Middle West Pinney Entty Remington Arms Company Frederick Rhodes Robert S Hintks Newman Marsilius Edward A Harper Roscoe S Lathe Bilton Machine Company Clarence E Bilton Bilton First National Bank Pin Rey

Boston Widow Alice Hawley Hawley Dies in City

Friends of Mrs Alice Hawley Boston formerly Mrs Alice Hayle widow of Charles Hawley of Barnum Avenue Stratford learn she died in Boston August 5 and was buried there August 9 She is survived by one son Charles Hawley of Boston formerly of Stratford

Alice Hawle Boston Alice Hayle Charles Hawley Barnumavenue Stratford

Coffee Cherries Brand Seeks Best Blend Discovery

YUBAN sclec ted from many sudh plan tations, blending tested to find the most delicious, tempting cup. The ad notes careful selection and tasting to refine the final v5 AN blend.

Radio Programs and Concert Schedule Highlights Today

A dense listing for WIZ and nearby stations features orchestras, soloists, and chamber ensembles. Notable names include Vera Solotat, Glalys Hawking, and J Fagan with schedules across afternoon and evening, plus a Waldorf Astoria dinner music slot and a Metropolitan Mirror segment.

Cf AM RAS AM Federation Morwig Deratt Glalys Hawking Glalys Waiwkis Lise AM Berry Creed Melo Saslarsk Tela Negrilariat Teague Dou Freready Houmoo Janacens

Outstanding Radio Schedule and Community Notices

A dense listing of radio programs across stations WIZ WEAF and others shows concerts, orchestras, weather reports, and sports scores. The long scan includes times, station names, and program titles, with mentions of local stations WDRL WTAM WTAN and regional programs, ending noting James G Graham named professor at Mercersburg Seminary and a Yale Divinity graduate World War II veteran.

Willimantic Associated Press Tne James G Graham Windham Center Yeas Mecersourg Seminary Mercersburg Yale Divinity

WICC Temporary License Extended to October 19

WICC radio remains on a temporary license extended by the Federal Radio Commission until October 19. No final decision on revoking or renewing the station’s license has been announced, with attorneys suggesting a lengthy review and precedent implications for future cases. Easton residents oppose the station’s move to Sport Hill and seek its powers limited, while the station seeks increased broadcasting power amid a loss of accounts.

WICC Federal Radio Commission Washington Jacob B Klein Commission Klein Efforta H L Shaff Easton Haston Sport Hill

Easton Haston social and church events recap

Easton Haston reports a Congregational church Ladies Aid afternoon social at Mrs Clarence Logan's home. It notes the upcoming Sunday school picnic at Putnam park, a funeral service for Mis Elite 5B Gillette, and extended community notices including outings, visitors, and local visits across towns, with numerous names and connections.

Haston Ladies Aid Society The Congregational Church Clarence Logan Putnam Park Gillette George Gillette Fred Bunker Wilton Robert Marsh Union Cemetery Mis Gillette Wilard S Gillette Sterling Edward Gillette Frank Mallett Frances Mallett Tashua GS Mallett Sanford Matalle Marsh Camp Mohawk Litchfield George Micklas John Micklas France Kahanec Marie Novishowsk Hrien Cipcer Irene Buda May Kahanec Fophie Galla Emma Buda Mary Galla Josephine Buda Mildred Cipcer Theresa Galla Helen Mickles Robbt Cipcer Edward Buda Frank Galle Joseph Mihaly Michael Galla Stephen Galla Andrew Sutay Harry Hobbs Thomas Peace Bridgeport Eliza Smith Misa Barbera Marah Dorothy Marsh Cyrus DeHondt Bayside Long Island Mallett Sanford Minnie Smith Henry Hobbs Norfolk Frank Smith Natalie Marsh Augusta Ollis Mallett Banford Leroy Wheeler John @ Mellen Eunice

Two Robberies Reported in Fairfield

Two burglaries occurred in Fairfield with one at Faith Chapel Mission tied to First Congregational Church through a window, stealing window panes and merchandise. Police reported another break in at the area where thieves took goods. investigation ongoing as Constable William Burts aids the inquiry.

Kings High Way Fairfield Faith Chapel Miesion Pirst Congregational Baho William Buri Iniking Wi Investigaton

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