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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1926

Page

4

Cob Cob Bank Charter Appeal Reported Denial

Incoprorators of the Cas Cob Trust Company plan to appeal after the state bank commission denied a Connecticut charter. Opponents led by Putnam Trust Co of Greenwich urged against the bank, while incorporators including Don Cy Itz and Frank Thalin vow to seek court intervention.

Hartford Amg State Bank Commission Cas Cob Trust Company Walter Anderson Cow Cob Greenwich Anderson Geld Cos Cob Trust Company Putnam Trust Company of Amers Con Cob Washington

Stratford Firm Bues Local Co Damages Over 16000

Barry Wheeler of Stratford doing business as Elmwood Button Company of Bridgeport sues Niebio Manufacturing in Superior Court. He alleges an agreement on February 15 1926 to change machinery for the defendant without interrupting business, but the contract was terminated March 23 by the defendant.

Barry Wheeler Stratford Elmwood Button Company Dgeport Niebio Wilaint Camps

Litchfield Firm Goes Into Receiver's Hands

Hartford August 20 The Superior Court appoints William vy of Waterbury as receiver for Bantam Ball Bearing Co of Litchfield for four months with bond of 25000. The company faces suspension after an attachment for 200000 in favor of Wellworth Automotive Corp. Vine R Parmeles and Shipman and Goodrin represent the parties.

Hartford First National Litchfield Nellie oxeTs Bantam Judes Edwin ¢Eneon Superior Court O- Spr Willian Waterbury Bantam Ball-Bearing Company Litchfe Litchfield County Wellworth Automotive Corporation Vine R. Parmeles Sermour and Parmeler Aint and Shipman and Goodrin

Republican Outing and Dinner Broadcast Across New York Area

A large radio schedule details a Republican outing and dinner with Judge Carl Foster as toastmaster. Prominent speakers listed include Mayor William Behrens Senator Hiram Bingham Gov John Ho Trumbull Arthur F Connor Alfred W. Burdick Rep Town Chairman J. Henry Hornback and others. The program spans multiple stations and times with concerts and market reports interwoven.

WCWS Carl Foster William Behrens Hiram Bingham John HO Trumbull Arthur F Connor Alfred W. Burdick Rep J. Henry Hornback National Schuyler Megritt New York Tris ZOO TM Cotton Exchange Waldorf Astoria Root Wright Wrong Iarmony Songa Stadium Philharmonic Erlen Traehe Antar Roof Orchestra Tower Health Paereiaes Greater New York Federation of Churches Pomc —Waldorf-artoria Mimertroso Hila Orchestre Frank Farrell Pal Ben Bernie Roanerett Rolfe Palais D'Or Tmano Pollen Alamo Emperial Orchestre i Rasebad Remlta Imperial Orchestra Pearl Miler Jack Wier Dave Elman Org Lee Helen Wood George Hart Royal Arradians Clifford Cheasley Umbera Allos Quinn George Pretan AW Pam the Northern Choral Society Loutatana Ebony Ree Wisen Kelly Mitchell William ‘Nagle Trish Tappen Monte Carlo Tha Bea Orches Alfred Orner W. Sanndera Thelele Dick Hughes Hansen and Howard Yntertamern

Lawyer outlines state automobile laws at Exchange Club

Assistant city prosecutor James Shannon told the Exchange Club at Stratfield about the main auto law infractions, emphasizing drunk driving as the most serious and likely to lead to license suspensions. He urged understanding the prosecutor's role in protecting both innocence and guilt and answered club questions before noting the Knot Hole gang will skip a Newfield Park visit on Roosters' Day.

James ©. Shannon Exchange Club Stratfield Shannon Roosters Knot Hole Newfield Park

Three Held as Strike Sympathizers in Amford

In Amford on August 20, Samuel Ober of Brooklyn and Harry Bloom of New York were held on breach of peace charges in bail of 50 dollars each. Police say they came from New York to influence the garment strike scene, driving a car with two clubs found during a search after following two shop cutters. They claim they were here on a peaceful errand.

Amford Tubin Star Clinton Avenue New York Samuel Ober South Second Street Brooklyn Harry Bloom Nurfalk Street Pelics

Greenwich Resident Augustus Scott Dies at 68

Greenwich August 20 Augustus 5S Scott boatman town for years died last night at his Cos cob home after a brief illness at sixty eight. He worked with the New Haven road for some time. He was born in Greenwich and spent his life here. Survived by wife Eva Fistellescott and sister Mrs Mary I Mille of East Elm Street. Funeral set for Sunday at 2:30 at the late home.

Greenwich Augustus 5S Scott Cosroth New Haven Road Rcott Theia Eva Fistellescott Mary I Mille East Etm Street

AMS Takes Point Lead In Outing Of Manufacturers

The Manufacturers association outing lists leaders across eight events with 94 prizes. Archery H D Strong leads, while J Kretvix and Max Ams Jr. claim top spots in multiple events. The association champion by aggregate points names Max Ams Jr first, J Kreivix second, and A Winter third.

AMS Manufacturers’ Association H. D. Strong T. W. Grumman EP. Ballard M. J. Wakeman PF. Kuhn A. Winter F. I. Myers H.R. Smith Bruce F. Young G. BE. Hale A A. J. Hale Association Max Am Jdr J. Kreivix A A. Winter

$20 000 Loss Suit Over Amputated Leg In Norwalk

Willam H. Finch of Westport sues Mrs. Ida Sheldon of Norwalk seeking 20000 damages in Superior Court for loss of his left leg and injuries after a June 27, 1926 automobile collision at the Seymour Street West avenue intersection in Norwalk. Finch states he rode a motorcycle. Sheldon’s car struck him from the opposite direction, throwing him against the curb and causing above knee amputation.

Willam H. Finch Westport Ida Sheldon Norwalk Finch West Avenue

Birthday Party for Charles Booth Marks 90th

Easton gains a family gathering as Mrs Leroy Turney hosts a dinner for Charles Booth turning 90. Guests include Booth's children grandchildren and great grandchildren and a large cake with 90 candles. Other local notes mention church society supper Grange meeting and visits among area residents with several named families attending.

Easton Leroy Turney Charles Booth Booth Mre Samuel Turney Mra Dora Herriert Turney Barbara Kats Annie Freeborn Marion Shelton Ladies and Society Centre Street Willard. Gillette James K. Penny Danbing Central Pomona Grange Meriden National Grange L. J. Tabor John 4. Mellem Eunice Mellem George Berry Bridgeport Misa Mary Alieny Charles Phillips New Haven

Monroe Social News and Local Visits Reach Smith’s Point

A special number of Republican Women’s Association members visited Mrs William K Mix at her Smith’s Point cottage. Guests included Mrs Dr Stevens daughter Martha of Bridgeport and others visiting area families across Monroe and Stepney with several trips to Port Jefferson and Cape Cod noted.

New York May Tana Nicholas Cape Cod Stepney Theuenain Monroe

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