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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1927
Page
17
Six room house near center advertised with features listed as near cuter and telephone contact Faliletg or address 185 Hillside Ave Bogeta New Jersey.
Warranty deeds record transfers from Sarah Hoff to Elizabeth Tunney on Dewey Street and others including Andrew Gargano to Rocca Tramontano on Hallett Street. Several estates and banks exchange properties at Lake Street Grovers Avenue Lafayette and Birmingham Avenue with varied sums. Quit claim deeds involve Bridgeport Land and Title Company and several named individuals.
Tulsa August 16 Foreign exchanges firm. U S oil production fell by 10 331 barrels in the week ending August 13 from the week ending August 3. Oil and Gas Journal reports output at 2 559 354 barrels versus 2 568 685 barrels.
Stratford town planning board to meet at 4 PM on August 31 1921 in the Court Room Town Hall to hear arguments on Harriet Baldwin's application for property at 2100 Main Street Stratford. Secretary GEO W Carey signs.
Notices from Fairfield and nearby towns announce the August 1927 deaths of Eugen A Bassett Nora B Callahan Charles E Flint Joseph Hevery William Kovacs Catherine McCauley Bronson Emile Prevot with funeral details, times, and cemeteries in Oaklawn St Michael Mount Grove Lakeview and Blessed Sacrament churches features. Interments planned at Oaklawn Mountain Grove St Michael Lakeview and local cemeteries. services at homes churches and service rooms.
A card of thanks expresses gratitude for kindness and sympathy shown after the loss of Anthony Fapka. The note thanks pallbearers, widows, floral and spiritual bouquets, and those who offered support during this difficult time.
From January 1 to August 12 1927 stock prices averaged about 16 percent gains. Motor and accessory stocks led with about 32.7 percent advances while rubber, petroleum and copper lingered behind. The August 12 technical reaction was anticipated by experts as speculative gyrations in some specialties and not in solid issues like General Motors and U S Steel.
Your Money P' Problem by Harland H Allen explains locating lenders for home building funds. It outlines using lawyers, banks, insurance or trust companies, and building and loan associations plus options like first and second mortgages to secure financing with emphasis on lender reliability and business ethics.
The Board of Building Commissioners approved multiple permits yesterday totaling 84 655. Names include Ligzi Petrossi A Gondola Joseph Bruno and Alice M Cornell with projects such as garages frame houses and alterations at numerous streets including Ridgewood Avenue Pipe Street Charles Street Lincoln Avenue and Harborview Avenue. Continuous entries list two family and single family homes plus commercial alterations and temporary parking notices.
Rubber closed barely September at 86.20, December at 28.80, and March at 36.10 as the market showed little directional movement on August 18. The report notes modest shifts amid general supply, demand, and futures activity.
Hartford Aug 16 The Connecticut Valley Tobacco association directors rejected bids to appoint Frank E Soule and Arthur E Nelson as liquidating agents. They said current officers could better wind up affairs and sell tobacco on hand, and they denied knowledge of undisclosed assets, seeking notification if any exist.
Clara Hill Lindley and Erastus C. Lindley petition the Interstate Commerce Commission seeking intervention in the Great Northern Northern Pacific merger hearings. They are major holders in both roads and advocate unified ownership and operation via one of the three roads rather than a new Delaware company.
Details from seven races including winners and times. Gun Royal led the first race for three year olds and up, Time 1 12 4.6. Oh Say dominated the two year olds in race two with Time 1:06 38-8. Sixth race notes Sirdar second but disqualified, Time unrecorded.
Instructional golf piece emphasizes complete follow through and wrist action. Evans urges players to imagine a perfect stroke and practice with intent to maintain a continuous smooth swing and independent clubhead feel.
Agnes Geraghty representing the New York Women's Swimming association set a world best in the 100 metre breast stroke with a time of 1 24, eclipsing her 1925 mark of 1 27 2. The Indiana Kentucky A A U championships open in Indianapolis. Raymond Ruddy of New York AC won the National junior 880-yard freestyle in 12 11, with Frank Kennedy and others following.
Two year olds race with Bedford Dream winning from Trompelaine and Collar Ada Rose. Time 1 08 4 5. Also listed other runners. Second race for horses three years and up. Royal Pearl wins from Arrant Jade and Lavan Fair. Time 1 15 1 5. Also Ran Westward and others. Third race for four year olds and up. Gonwithin leads in 6 furlongs with Tid Bit and Jibe close behind. Also listed other runners. Fourth race for three year olds and up. Patricia wins in 1 12 4 5 with Worthmore and Powhatan following. Fifth race at 1 mile 70 yards. Solidity wins over Shepherd of the Hills and Pandora. Time 1 45 3 5. Also Ran Spheridity and Me Too. Sixth race for four year olds and up 1 1 16 miles. Real Artist and Scissors top with Sun Swept close. Also Ran many.
Shipping reports list arrivals and sailings with ships such as Conta Biancamano Conte Rosso and Tuscania. Vessels arrive from Genoa Cherbourg Bordeaux London and New York with dates in August. Some entries note departures toward Manila and routes to Buenos Aires and Antwerp.
Walter Cox of Goshen New York swept two stakes on closing day of the 1927 Grand Circuit meeting at North Randall Ohio winning the North Randall 2 11 trot and the Cuyahoga 2 07 trot. Hazelton and Sam Williams led Cox to straight heat victories in front of a strong field including Mini Dillon Donald Miss McElwyn Wellworthy and Fine Girl among others with times around 2 04 to 2 08.
A reminiscence on betting myths and fighter gambles compares boxing odds to stock tips. Milburn leads a shifting polo lineup across eras with major players from Whitney to Hitchcock, as international duty tests and cross regional matches loom ahead.
The Meriden area obituary roundup lists Nora Callahan daughter of Mrs Mrs Callahan and the late John Callahan dying at her mother’s home on Grand Street. Survived by four brothers, funeral from her home then St. Augustine’s, burial at St. Michael’s. Other notices include Otto Victorson buried after I O O F rites, Catherine McCauley deceased with four daughters and a son, Eugene A Bassett funeral from Oldfield Fairfield home, Catherine Gill Mulligan, Emile Prevot four years old, with several surviving relatives and upcoming services at Blessed Sacrament and St. Patrick’s cemeteries.
Two year olds race for 61200 purse with Stitches 106 and Deprema among top finishes. Also ran include Brotiway Provost William B Little Broom Issac L Wind Flower Rolling Star Respond Florence Orang and more. Time 1:13.
Maine lecturers at the 16th annual New England Grange Congress in Rhode Island urged consumers to cut the middle man and urged farmers to sell directly to the public. Speakers included Merrill Harriman James C. Fermec and Maud B. Whiting. Modern liners feature miniature hospitals with wards operating rooms dispensaries and medical staff.
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