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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1927

Page

7

Funeral Honors for Elbert Gary at Wheaton Burial

A five minute pause in U S Steel plants marks Elbert H Gary’s burial in Wheaton Illinois. Leaders like Charles Schwab Pershing DeNee Baker Morgan Parrell Miller and Northwestern University’s Dr Walter Bill Scott attended. Ministers praised his Christian principles and business integrity as his casket lay in rest near ancestral graves.

Gary Memorial Methodist Church Gary Wheaton Charles M. Schwab Joan J. Pershing United States Charles &. Denee George F. Baker Jr. Junius &. Morgan James A. Parrell Nathan L. Miller Walter Bill Scott Northwestern University Abraham Lncoly James T. Ladd Elgin Ills Frederick EK. Leete Indinapolis Jesus Ernest ‘Tittle Evanston Ill A. M. Pennewell Wheston Church

Red Men plan Rockville pow wow scouting party

One hundred Red Men of the Miantonomba tribe prepare a scouting expedition for the Maple Grove Rockville pow wow to secure 100 chickens. Jim Bardo, a barber, is named chief of the party.

Manchester Associated Press Miantonomba Trible Maple Grove Rockville Jim Bardo

Spurning Royalties, Scientists Continue Work at University

MadisonWis Aug 18 Two Wisconsin professors lead modest lives while living near campus and pursuing research rather than wealth. Stephen Moulton Babcock, 84, emeritus agricultural chemistry, developed the butter fat test and equipment for its use, yet accepts only a plain salary. Harry Steenbock, a Wisconsin graduate who stayed to teach, pioneered food irradiation to aid calcium absorption and cure rickets, yet refused large sums from commercial firms and entrusted profits to Wisconsin alumni for public benefit.

Madison Wis Associated Press University of Wisconsin Stephen Moulton Babcock United States Hary Steenbock Babcock Wisconsin Gray House Nis Steenbock

Tax delinquents respond 10 pleas says challenger

Tax Collector Howard S. Challenger said 10 delinquents filed pleas while preparing a list of 100 delinquent taxpayers for Prosecuting Attorney James C. Shannon. He noted 38 abatements totaling over 360,000 prompted payment demands and warned warrants will issue if funds remain unpaid or debtors cannot prove poverty. Sheriffs handle abatements and warrants. future personal tax warrants go through the prosecutor.

Howard S. Challenger Alse James c. Shannon

Shower Held for Mrs Walter Cook by Hartford Friends

A miscellaneous shower was given at the home of Mrs Mary Kranyak in Hartford in honor of Mrs Walter Cook formerly Irene Kranyak of Bridgeport. Guests included Mrs Mary Cook Mrs A Gerundo and many others from Hartford Bridgeport Stratford Devon and Easton with music by local quartette and dances performed by Virginia Daly.

Mary Kranyak Walter Cook Hartford Cook Irene Kranyak Bridgeport Virginia Daly Peter Duly Cleveland Ohio Charleston Joseph Kranyak Joseph Sivee Louis DeLally E. Elliott Joyce Elliott Mary Helen Staske Anna Kollar Anna Batcha Stratford Lews DeLally Irma Shirley DeLally Margaret Grega J. O'Connel Ray Tompki Mandell Kitty Branyak M. D. Mibalex Cc. Jasenzak Mae Anna Hammilla Anna Hammilla, Mse James J. Cook Mrs

Miss Sadie Jacoby Weds Irving Angelo

Frank Jacoby of Park Avenue learned by telegraph yesterday of the sudden marriage of his niece Miss Sadie Jacoby to Irving Angelo of New York. The ceremony occurred Tuesday at 25 West Eighty Sixth Street with a small circle of Mr Angelo’s friends present. The bride, daughter of the late Herman and wife of Bridgeport, is a Bridgeport High School graduate. After a wedding trip to Atlantic City the couple will reside in New York.

Frank Jacoby Park Avenue Sadie Jacoby Irving Angelo New York Tuesaday West Eighty-sixth Street Angelo Herman Jacoby Bridgeport High School Atlantic City

Musical Comedy Cast Displays Dramatic Change

The average musical comedy is half way clean anyhow. Heavy clothing, from head to foot, is worn by every man in the cast. A boy is quite different after he goes 70 Gohege. Instead of trying to get liquor he now endeavors to secure alcoholic refreshment.

Catholic Sokol Opens Five Day Convention and Athletic Meet

Preparations completed for the five day Slovak Catholic Sokol convention at St John Nepomucene Brooks and Are streets. A three day athletic meet sanctioned by the Amateur Athletic Union features 70 teams, with Murray Hulbert addressing athletes and a Sunday parade following his speech.

Order of Catholic Sokols Church of St. John Church Street Cra Amateur Athletic Union Murray Hulbert The New York Board of Aldermen America Monessen, Pa Boonton N. J School of Sts. Cyril and Methodius My. Hulbert Michael Sincek Monessen Sohols Passaic Mid-West Michael Sincak John Helsenek Philadelphia Margaret K. Benet Milwaukee Wis John Bartos Bethlehem Joseph Matasovsky Pittsburgh John Wyboch Chicago Andrew J. Kalman Powryoplis A. M. Palkovic Youngstown Ohio Board of Auditors Francis Skulil Beonton N. Y Supreme Jury Martin E. Rubicky New Brighton G. Kostia Katolicky Sokol

Thirty Ask Abatement of Personal Taxes

The Claims committee of the Common Council met in the council chamber last night and heard 30 petitions for abatement of personal taxes.

The Common Council

Motor Salesman and Customer Debate Car’s True Mileage

A salesman touts an eight second hand car claiming it has only a thousand miles. The customer counters with skepticism about the stated mileage. The exchange hints at common auto sales misdirection and buyer caution.

Oldest Inhabitant Quips About Life in Brief Interview

Interviewer asks how the old man attributes his long life. The response is concise, noting “1 nit” as the sole detail given by the oldest inhabitant.

Patent medical firms bargain over current developments

Several patent medical companies are negotiating amid evolving conditions described as a “now” in the field. The talks focus on licensing, collaboration, and market timing as parties seek favorable terms and clarified rights amid rapid medical innovation.

Patent Medical Companies

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