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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1926
Page
11
President Coolidge greets guests at the Summer White House as business leaders and officials discuss foreign policy and economic concerns. Upcoming visitors include Senator Capper and Mack Truck president Brosseau, with further plans and inspections hinted for this week.
James Ivers 72 of Mansfield passed away Tuesday morning after a surgical procedure at a hospital. A New York City born veteran of both World Wars, he served in the Navy and Army, accompanying Admiral Harragat’s flagship crews in combat. He was a Mansfield Post member and survived by his wife, five daughters and ten sons.
Lew Haven weather observer reports August likely to set a wet record. By August 18 the city had accumulated about 12.5 inches of rain, far above the 9 inch August average. Expect more downpours before month end. the heaviest storm occurred between August 11 and 16 with Mendes’ s storm bringing roughly 1.24 inches.
Washington report states the Leviathan, a tea s Atlantic Lines vessel, was cleared of liquor charges after an investigation. The inquiry examined claims of alcohol aboard during a prohibition era period, with Captain involved and official findings released by authorities.
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A 24 year old New York City man, Robert Lewis, died in a boating accident near Danbury Lake. He was captain of the Acre Mutors and had joined a Sunday bike outing with friends when his vessel capsized. His body was recovered after a search.
William Ostrander aged 43 of Brookfield likely ended his life Saturday after long illness. His body was found Monday in a brushy area near his home after a hunting trip went missing Saturday night. Survived by a daughter May, funeral held at St Paula Episcopal Church.
Siemon, head of the Board of Appeals on zoning and a Public Purchases member, emerges as a Republican candidate for the Board of Education as nominating time nears. His name is tied to the post now held by Mrs Fannie T Crosby, whose term ends and retirement is approved by the administration.
Hastings Neb Aug 18 Radio aid will lead in breaking dull monotony of cold Arctic nights. Special Arctic Circle broadasts organized by KPEKX and partners will air November 14 December 24 January 8 and February 18. Programs on 288.3 meter wavelength start at 4 PM CST and run about four hours with messages from friends and official bulletins from Canadian departments. Entertainment features will fill the program.
Williamstown reports Dr Forbes of Pennsylvania State College urged a shift to cereal based diets to combat global nutrition problems. He warned refined grains and sugar reduce mineral and vitamin intake, linking poor nutrition to the world’s great health challenges and proposing international cooperation and food interchange as solutions.
The annual Bridgeport Brass Co sales girls party, hosted by Miss Hielen Sterkheimer, was held at her Lordship home with a steak and corn roast, games, dancing, singing, and a gift basket for Miss Madeline Drowne soon to wed Addison Thornton. Attendees included many Misses Haley, Bousquet, Snape, Seeley, McCarthy, Higgins, Healy, Bond, Bankowiltz, Horkheimer, Dronne, OConnell, Sale, Mills, Ritzmann, Coulson, Moabyde, DelVecchio, Minar, Baumsteiger, Vaughn, Jacobs, and their families.
Mayer Behrens will meet at noon with the Board of Appraisal of Benefits and Damages. Harry Garnsey, secretary of the Twelfth District Republican district, will be named clerk of the board, and Frank Brathwaite, currently clerk, becomes a board member succeeding Fred Em Sepeger, now welfare bill ling superintendent.
Lewis M Bernstein former president of the Twelfth District Hebrew Republican club now lives on Bronx Avenue and was elected to membership in the Sixth District Republican club at the regular meeting last night Also Sam Javit former labor leader with Socialist affiliations was elected to membership District Chairman Thomas Connor announced a caucus to select district delegates to the city convention will be held early next week
Stamford announces the Democratic primary to choose delegates for county, congressional, senatorial and state conventions will be held Monday August 30 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. The exact polling place will be decided at a town and city committee meeting Friday evening.
The Kent street fair will be held again tomorrow and Saturday evenings from seven to midnight. Last week's features will be presented including refreshments and new attractions.
American youths touring the world arrived in Constantinople after thrilling experiences in the Balkans. They were detained near the Greek frontier as bandits had made the route unsafe by murders and robberies, with 15,600 drachmas consigned to a bank in Athens. The report ends with their next voyage still to be announced.
Travelers flee Crete as a revolution erupts and mounting danger forces their shore escape aboard a passing steamer. They later meet royalty, traveling with King Boris to Conetan Haple, marking a dramatic exit from the island.
Scientists warn that handshakes can spread germs and bacteria. Officials urge caution in offices to reduce illness risk and encourage hygienic practices to protect staff health.
The annual meeting of the New Town Forestry association will be held tomorrow evening at 7 30 on the lawn at William T Cole's residence on Cole's Lane. Commissioner Phil T Platt will preside. Planned speakers include Congressman James P Gyan of Winsted Professor Samuel N Spring of Ithaca NY and Whiter O Filley forester of the State Park commission. Members are urged to note the meeting time change.
A church supper and sale are planned for tonight in Newtown with proceeds to support church activities. Details include time and location to be announced at the event.
An event at Trinity Church Newtown offers an evening sale of fancy articles and a pre made fine supper. The article notes a changing fashion away from clingy attire and highlights Daniel Webster's campaign bet found with no holes indicating prior chewing.
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