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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1927

Page

3

Skunk case and Huntington fire prep dominate town notes

Huntington reports a trespass fine of 1 plus costs for Faust Iacomacci and others on Bridgeport Hydraulic land. A close season led to a guilty finding, judge taking mercy on costs. Carnival chairmen named for Huntington Fire Co events opening Labor Day Sept 5. State fire convention and parade plans, plus local club activities and fresh pheasant releases from Huntington Fish and Game.

Huntington Faust Iacomacci Carlo Jacomacci Antonia Mavreno Lous Faduc Bridgeport Hydraulic Company Faust Yacomacci Huntington Fire Company Frederick E. Cawthra William Beattie George Arundell Charles E. Millard Stephen Tucker Edwin S Vargoshe Andrew Beattie Arthur L Laborie Edward Ferguson Rubi Schneider Michael Cross Charles W. Goldspin Frederick Rau James Lynch Albert Cawthra Willard Nicholas Felix Wesolowski Marty Curtiss Nichols Road Edwin Vargoshe Michael Baltovich Daniel West Haven George Arundel Echo Hose Book and Ladder Company Shelton Queen Esther Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Derby Russ Log Cabin Caroline Wright Springfelt Mass John B. Russ Millcroft Edvin S Vargoshe Huntington Dairy Naugatuck Valley Doris Johnson New Haven Charles Jones White Halls Lois Schmidt Bridgeport Doria Vargoshe Huntington Street Huntington Fish, and Game Club Isinglass

Local Girls Named Conference Officer

Laura Webb of Danbury was elected president of the Older Girls' Conference of Connecticut and Western Massachusetts at Advent Camp. Officers include Anday May Ackerman of Bridgeport as vice president Dorothy Lay of Hartford as secretary Lola Ellsworth of Hartford as treasurer.

Plainville Associated Laura Webb Danbury Connecticut Massachusetts Anday May Ackerman Bridgeport Dorothy Lay Hartford Lola Ellsworth Gear Griswold Meriden Royal Btone George Stone Bristol John Stevenson Plainvile

Lindbergh Hopes For Tour's End in Madison Return

Col Charles A Lindbergh, at Grand Rapids talk with Prof P H Hyland, says he plans to end his nation wide tour incognito and return to Madison after his contract expires. He recalls spending almost two years in Madison as a student and desires a quiet visit with old friends after the speaking circuit ends.

Madison Wis Associated Press Charles A. Lindbergh P. H. Hyland University of Wisconsin At Col. Lindbergh

Connecticut Abolishes Bank Deposit Tax

Connecticut removes the four mill tax on state bank deposits effective September 1. Depositors rush to learn the change as banks report many unaware of the law. The Legislative Committee finds widespread avoidance schemes harmed revenue and bank operations.

Connecticut New York Connecticut State Banker's Association Edmund §. Wolfe First National Bank

Realty records unfold numerous property transfers across several streets

Real estate transfers list numerous deeds: Bendento Sorrentino to Margaret Pucci on Charlies street. Sorrentino to Daniel Pucci. William Winter to Camille Guerra on Madison avenue. Thomas Murray to Elizabeth Nyister on Lewis street. Robert Hessler to Herman Goldstein. Willis street Capitol avenue to West and Bowling Alleys Inc. DeForest Ball to Jacob Kleinberger on North avenue. Stephen Ruszkal to Laszlo Pak on Hansen avenue. May Schread to Bertha Peel on Main street. Ross Sehwartz to Louise Crawford Thompson on Cleveland and Laurel avenues. mortgage transfers show Nyister to Murray on Madison. Kleinberger to DeForest Balletux on North avenue. Guerra to Winter on Madison. Pace to Sorentino on Chases street. Valentino to Sadie Dawe on Central avenue. Schreud to Bushner on Noble avenue and Ash levy etc. Madison transfers, 2895 Main street attachment to Henry Carstesen. 8450.

Bendento Sorrentino Margaret Pucci Iti Realty Charlies Street Bany Madison Avenue Alice McGasey Elbert O Hull Lacey FR. Blackman Lacey R. Blackman Stanley J Greerwood Samuel L Bernstein Franres M Arnold North End Bank and Trust Company Ito Rose Schwarz Helengs Henrietta Machel Stlin Valentine

Kempinski Dies After Year in Russian Prison

Herman Kempinski Bridgeport merchant died after a brief illness at 844 Norman Street. A 19th century entrepreneur, he helped launch early five and ten cent stores with Charles W. Pease, later endured a 13 month Russian confinement for emigration. Survived by wife, daughter Mrs. Max Stein, and grandson Sylvan Stein. funeral at 2:30 pm with burial at B nai Israel Cemetery.

Herman Kempinski Bridgeport Norman Street Kempinski United States Frank W. Woolworth Charles W. Pease Ansonia Derbys Weterbury Konin Poland Russia Mr. Kempinski Privon Jacob B. Klein James G. Blaine Abraham Lodge No. 89 Order of BiNai Brith Bernhard Klein Jacob B Klein Max Stein Sylvan Howard Stein David Levy B'Nai Israel Cemetery

Electric Burn Fatality Shocks Stamford Lineman

Nicholas Bauer, 463 East Main Street Stamford, died at Stamford hospital after a 13,000 volt line incident near the Stamford railroad station. He fell 46 feet when a clamp slipped, was rescued by fellow workers, and received artificial respiration but succumbed at 5:50 a.m. He leaves a wife and two children.

Stamford Nicholas Bauer East Main Street New Haven Railroad Stamford Hospital Bauer

WTIC WCAC SHARE WAVE LENGTH RULING

WTIC and WCAC receive 560 K C wave share from the Federal Radio Commission effective August 27 to prevent interfrequency interference with WEAF and WIZ. WTIC holder Walter G Cowler notes the arrangement links WTIC WCAG with Connecticut Agricultural College and mirrors the WNYC frequency. the elder Broomer Girls reference is noted.

WTIC WCAC Hariford Associated Press Travelers’ Instance Company WEAF Wiz Lelegiam Federal Radio Commisssion Begnn Walter G. Cowler Travelers' Insurance Company WCAG Connecticut Agricultual College Storrs WNYC New York City Cowles

Sports Gear On Sale At Wide Regulated Discounts

Local ad lists baseball equipment with large price cuts including catcher's mits gloves masks leg guards body protectors and shoes. Also advertised are bat bags uniform bags bases and related gear with reduced rates.

Mits la. Ceee Eee

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