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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1927

Page

11

Third Man Is Held After Fairfield Stabbing Afrray

Fairfield August 21 Special Correspondent A third man, Stephen Balocorni, forty two, was arrested on a charge of assault with intent to kill in a stabbing affray that wounded Steve Bognay nineteen of 28 Jennings road Fairfield and Albert Patrick nineteen of Sound View road early today. Patrick suffered nine deep cuts from mouth to ear and throat with discolored eye and swollen hand. Bognay treated and allowed to go home. Patrick held in danger list. Balocorni identified by victims at hospital and later arrested. all three allegedly intoxicated. Balocorni to be arraigned in Fairfield town court tomorrow.

Fairfield Steve Bognay Jennings Road Albert Patrick Sound View Road Stephen Balodlorni Clinton Avenas Patrick Bognay Wlimam Burr Pleasure Beach St. Vinecents Hospital Boging H. RF. Elwood Balocorni Burr Elwood Patrick and Baloclorni Fairfield Town Court

Funeral for drowning victim Harold Havenfeltz set for Monday

The funeral for Harold Havenfeltz twenty electrical engineering student who drowned near Fairfield beach will be held Monday morning at 9 from St. Peter's church after a service at Gallagher and Gallagher parlors. He is survived by his parents Emil and Josephine Havenfeltz. A search continues for George Wilson who disappeared near the same spot while Elton Hanson was rescued from a overturned canoe off Penfield Reef after a one hour struggle with the surf.

Harold Havenfeltz George Wilson Manchester Gallagher and Mallagher Fairfield Avenues St. Peter's Church St. Michael's Cemetery Young Havenfeltz Arthur J. Bennett Fairfield Gallagher and Gallarher William H. Donaldson Wilson Elton Hanson Fairfield Avenue Penfield Reef

Peterson's Ointment for Skin Eruptions

Advertising copy boasts Peterson's Ointment clears pimples and skin blemishes quickly. Claims users will feel confident with smooth fresh skin, even after trying other remedies, price 35 cents a box.

Peterson Patersen

Nine Injured As Automobiles Crash Near Winsted

Nine people were injured when two cars collided on the Win sted Norfolk road six miles west of Winsted at 2 30 p m. Mrs Tiffany and their two sons Burton and Clifford were kept at Litchfield county hospital with shock and lacerations. James Gauthier Harold Gauthier nine and Charles Winslow Richard Tobin and A Sanford Chepper were treated and discharged. State police investigated.

Winsted Associated Pres Winsted-Norfolk Litchfield County Hospital Frank Tiffany Burton Clifford Williams Avenue James Gauthier Britton Street Torrington Harold Charles Winslow Litchfield Road Richard Tobin A. Sanford Chepper Water Street Tiffany Leonard Watson

Turkish Harem Means Hotel For Women Of Family

Constantinople Aug 21 The Associated Press notes the Turkish term harem correctly denotes a women’s apartment not polygamous seclusion. Guides explain sultan refers to the Padishah’s wife and sultana does not exist in Turkish.

Constantinople Associated Press

Unidentified woman found on Bridgeport bridge in wartime style report

An unidentified woman about 44 years old, well dressed, was found wandering on the Congress street bridge late Saturday evening and brought to Hillside Home as an alcoholic patient. She claimed to be Mrs. R. Leverty of 169 Cornwall Street Stratford, but Stratford police found no such resident. Held for identification, she is listed as Jane Doe.

Congress Street Bridge Hillside Bureau of Missing Persons Bridgeport Police Department R. Leverty Cornwall Street Stratford Jane Doe Daniel Fitzroy

Elm City Couple Dead in Suspected Murder Suicide

Massaro known as John Palmeri and his wife Rosina Russel were found dead after an apparent murder suicide in Parmlee avenue room. Acting Medical Examiner Jonlyn ruled deaths as murder and self-inflicted, noting premeditation and that Massaro carried only a razor from its case to the scene.

Tal Providence Massaro John Palmeri Palmer Rosina Russel Parmlee Avenue Jonlyn

Bomb wrecks Ford shop during SACCO protest in Cordoba

A powerful bomb exploded at Ford shops in Cordoba Argentina this morning. Walls were blown out and nearby houses damaged. Residents flooded the streets as authorities suspected the blast tied to protests over Sacco and Vanzetti.

Sacco Cordoba Argentina Associated Fiels Ford Vanzetth

Grotto Officials Pleased With Crowds At Outing

Oben Grotto committee to meet at 8 to review finances and attendance of the New England Inter-Grotto convention held Friday and Saturday. Expenditures expected to run into thousands of dollars. attendance lower than forecast with about 400 of 1,200 expected Grottos represented. Mardi Gras dance at Pleasure Beach drew 3,100 through the turnstiles. Broad way sow cost $1,000. sheep roasted 2,600 pounds for Saturday noon barbecue. near beer and cigars served. Traffic at Pleasure Beach described as heavy with cars queued along Seaview avenue until 12 then Newfield avenue. trolleys filled with people. police said crowds unseen in years.

Oben Grotto New England Inter- Grotto Association Dal Lara Brooklyn Pleasure Beach Gus Herthal, Jr Gus Herthal, Jr., Chairmen of the Entertainment Committee Herthal Thomas Connery Police Department Seaview Avenue Connery Newfield Avenue

Shore-to-ship mail run aborted by fog over Boston

A Navy PN-10 and escort aircraft failed to drop four 25 pound parcels of mail to the liner Leviathan after fog enshrouded the bay. The plane returned to Squantum and the destroyer Lawrence retreated to New York as Leviathan continued toward Europe. The Raleigh, Tren ton, Billingsley, and Eagle 19 escorted the flight but provided no aid due to the dense fog.

Massachusetts Bay Boston Leviathan Raleigh Trenton Billingsley Lawrence Eagle 19 U. 8 Associated Press H. Schildauer New York Gen Navy Schildauer

George E. Curtis Dies After Long Bridgeport Life

George E. Curtis a Bridgeport resident for over fifty years died at his home 40 Cottage Street after a brief illness. Born in Trumbull he served 35 years as treasurer of Arcanum lodge No 41 Odd Fellows and was secretary treasurer of the Odd Fellows association. He worked in mortgage and securities investment and insurance with offices in the City Savings Bank building. Survived by daughters Maude and Carrie Curtis the family home. Funeral services likely Tuesday.

George E. Curtis Bridgeport Cottage Street Mr. Curtis Trumbull Arcanum Lodge Odd Fellows Odd Fellows Association Curtis Mortgage and Securities Investment City Savings Bank Main Street Ancient Order of United Workmen Fidelity Rebekah Lodge of the Odd Fellows Maude B. Curtis Carrie E. Curtis

Negro flyer plans non-stop flight to Africa in Blackbird

Jersey City aviator Clarence E. Lorraine Jr announces a September departure for a nonstop flight to Liberia in a three metered Ansonic monoplane named The Blackbird. The venture is funded by seven New York and Los Angeles Black financiers including Dr Clarence E Lorraine of Los Angeles, father of the flyer.

Jersey City N. J Liberia Africa Clarence E. Loraine, Jr Oakland California New York Los Angeles Clarence E. Lorraine

President Coolidge Leaves Black Hills for Yellowstone Trip

President and Mrs. Coolidge travel by special train from the Black Hills to Yellowstone National Park for a week of outdoor recreation. The party includes John Coolidge, Secretary and Mrs. Everett Sanders, Col. Blanton Winship, Major James Coupal, and newspaper crews. Schedule has stops through Wyoming into Montana, with a return to the summer White House. The trip marks the President’s first real pleasure excursion since taking office.

Blanton Winship James F. Coupal White House Coolidge Wyoming Billings Livingston Mont Black Hills Nebraska Pine Ridge D. D Yellowstone Park Plymouth Rapid City Washington Leavitt Montana Erickson Mr. Coolidge Gardiner

Obituary notices for Coons Pathode Benard in Stratford

Charles Henry Coons died at his home after a long illness. He was a longtime foreman at the Dictaphone factory and a member of local fraternal orders. Survived by wife Charlotte A., two daughters, two sons, a brother and five sisters. Funeral from his residence with burial at Mountain Grove cemetery. Napoleon Pathode died at home after a two day illness. Funeral from 618 Newfield Avenue and St. Anthony’s Church with requiem high mass. Interment in St. Michael’s cemetery. Mrs. Josephine Benard died at St. Vincent’s hospital. Survived by husband Joseph Benard, three children, sisters and brothers. Funeral from her home and James’ Church with a requiem mass. Interment pending.

Charles Henry Coons Maplewood Avenue Uncas Council Pequonnock Webster Coons Napoleon Pathore Napoleon Pathode Newfield Avenue St. Anthony's Church St. Michael's Cemetery Josephine A. Benard Josephine Mi Grath Joseph Benard Capaan Road Stratford St. Vincent's Hospital Frank Kupic Catherine Edward Benard William Price Lawrence Blake Helen McGrath George McGrath John McGrath James’ Church

Man Killed by Trolley Near Deerfield Street

Charles Cas on, fifty, was killed instantly when a Turners Falls trolley struck him on Deerfield street shortly after midnight. Police are at a loss to determine how he came to be lying in the street.

Greenfield Mass Associated Press Deerfield Street Charles Cason Turners Falls

JUNGE LORD DIES IN MONTPELIER AT 78

Montpelier Vermont August 21. Judge William A Lord dean of the Washington county magistrates and one of the oldest attorneys in the state was found dead in bed at his home. He was seventy eight. A Dartmouth College graduate he had served as speaker of the Vermont House of Representatives a State Senator a national bank examiner and a Montpelier Municipal court judge. He remained active in politics and campaigned for numerous Republican presidential candidates.

Monntpelier Associated Press William 4A Lord Washington County Bamisters Vermont Dartmouth College House of Representatives National Bank Montpelinr

Hard Boiled Haggerty tops Milton Sills' film run at Poll's Majestic

Review notes strong humor and romance in Hard Boiled Haggerty with Milton Sills as tough air ace and Molly O Day in a World War I setting. Plot draws from Belated Evidence with aerial action including a crash landing, Paris behind the lines, and a court martial. Bobby Vernon also stars in Hoot Man set in Scotland. An Oben Grotto convention report closes the item.

Milton Sills Majestic Theatre Molly O'Day America Sills Bobby Vernon Scotland Bridgeport

Passion and Fashion Review at Polis Vaudeville

Polis opens with a stellar vaudeville and screen bill led by Lestra La Monte in Fashion and Beauty Review. The Passion film, starring Emil Jannings and Pola Negri, is hailed as a top picture with Lubitsch behind it. Local acts Mary Conrad, Larry Bradham, Anna Maraton, Monocle Manley, Murray and Fayne, and The Versatile Trio headline together with a Pathe News segment and a Mack Sennett comedy.

Poli Lestra la Monte Paper Fashion Star Emil Jannings Pola Negri Polis Ernest Lubitsch Mary Conrad Larry Bradham Anna Maraton Monocle Manley Charles Smith Murray Fayne Pathe News Mack Sennett

Finger Prints at the Palace Theatre thrills audiences

Louise Fazenda stars in Finger Prints at the Palace Theatre adapting Arthur Somers Roche crime mystery. A $85,000,000 bank robbery drives thrills while Fazenda delivers strong laughs, aided by John T. Murray and Helene Costello. A vaudeville bill follows with Dear Little Rebel plus acts Nutology Vale of Vision and Gladiators.

Louise Fazenda Dora Palace Theatre Louise Warner Bros Arthur Somers Roche John T. Murray Miss Fazenas Helene Costello Southland Nancy Gibbs Robert Vernon P. J. O'Connor Dick Trust Edwin Burke Clit Hoss Joe Doran Frank Soper Japonette Edward Vale of Vision Janet France Edith Bohlman

Pleasure Beach hosts ladies night and kids day event

Tonight is ladies night with free admission for women at Pleasure Beach. Wednesday is children day with thousands expected to visit the island. rides offered at half rate and hundreds of free ride tickets. Contests in the picnic grove at 4 30 p m with prizes for winners. Mothers urged to bring children to the playground. The Adrian Star Lodge will host its annual summer dance at the Pleasure Head ballroom Tuesday evening with many tickets sold. Capt Julien Trekster and his Bay State Aces provide music.

Pleasure Beach Pleasue Beach Adrian Star Lodge Shepherds of Bethlehem Pleasure Head Julien Trekster Bay State

Teen Held After Auto Theft Arrest At State and Main

John Genaro of 2 Louisiana Avenue was arrested Saturday by Detective Sergeant Jack Curry on a charge of taking an automobile without the owner's permission. Authorities allege he and two others took a car owned by Carl F. Nelsony of Roxbury and wrecked it in a crash at State and Main streets.

John Genaro Louisiana Avenue Jack Curry Carl F. Nelsony Roxbury Mage State Main Atreeta

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St. Peter’s Church Daltimore Harem Elm City Yellowstone Park John Junge Lord Poli's Ernst Lubitsch Little Rebel J. C. O'Connor Dek ‘Trust Cliff Hess Dan Doran Soper Edith “Te Bohlman Vale of Visions Gladiators Poe Capital Prize Lee Bros. Furniture Store Tanker Brown Madelyn Moore Haggerty Poli’s Majestic Trumbull Firemen’s Carnival Trumbull Center Raton Point Pavilion Jack Miller Starlight Entertaining Orch McCormack Barry, Mars Babe Ruth Babe Comes Anna Q. Nilssom Our Gang Shepherds of Dance Palace Palace Hippodrome Park City Reed Howes Liberty Gladys Hulette In “the West End Telegram
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