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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1927

Page

12

Alling Clarifies Ruling Limiting Marrying Powers

Hartford August 21 The attorney general Benjamin W Alling clarified his earlier ruling on who may perform marriages. He now says ordained or licensed clergymen may join persons in marriage so long as they continue in the work of the ministry, even if retired, as long as they are engaged in church work as a vocation.

Hartford Asociated Press Benjamin W. Alling Alling J. C. Martin New London EL Am United States George W. Reynolds West Hartford Generel Omcrat Reynolds Unitean Munis van John

How to Keep Bugs Bright and New

The text offers a quirky home care tip about cleaning insects with a water based solution. It mentions names and terms that appear garbled but suggests steps to brighten bugs and maintain their appearance.

Funeral for Herman Kempinski Draws 500 Friends

Funeral services for Herman Kempinski, died Friday, were held at his home on Norman Street with more than 500 attendees. Rev. Dr. David Levy officiated. A Bridgeport Hebrew businessman, he was born in Russia and once imprisoned for avoiding military service before an American intervention. Honorary pallbearers included Jacoby Klein and Henry Greenstein. Interment followed at B Nai Israel Cemetery in Fairfield.

Herman Kempinski Norman Street David Levy Kempinski Russia Bridgeport Ansania Derby Waterbury Jacoby Klein Henry Greenstein Joshua Meltzer Frank Jacoby B G. Shalet William Wintter B’nal Israel Cemetery Fairfield

Retired Rector Skene Officiates at Stamford Wedding

Rev John D Skene of Norwalk a retired clergyman officiated at the 4 pm Saturday wedding of Miss Eleanor Gray Thompson daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Thompson Long Ridge and Frank Walcott Bogardus of Stamford at St Andrews Episcopal Stamford Church was full for the ceremony. Skene noted Attorney General Allings ruling on retired clergy weddings does not apply to him as he is not engaged in another calling and he has recently served at St Peters in St Petersburg Florida and St Pauls in Norwalk during the season.

John D Skene Norwalk Clegyman St. Andrew's Episcopal Church Stamford Eleanor Gray Thompson Walter Thompson Long Ridge Frank Walcott Bogardus F. W. Bogardus Gray Rock Place Rev Skene St. Andrew's Benjamin Alling Skene Matt Ne Rev. Skene St. Peter's Church St. Petersburg Florida St. Paul's Church Harle W Smith St. Andrew's Church

Stolen Car Recovered After Abandoned Find

A touring car owned by Frank Soule of New Mullmd was stolen from the Stratfield hotel driveway yesterday afternoon and later located abandoned at the corner of Avenue and State Street.

Frank Soule New Mullmd Stratfield Avenue State Steel

Clergy Qualified to Perform Marriage Under Statute

The document discusses whether an ordained clergyman who retired from active ministry can legally perform a marriage service under state law. It references past opinions by Attorney General Healy and Judge Alling, noting the requirement that a minister must be in actual charge of church work to legally perform a marriage. It cites correspondence from Hartford authorities and the Connecticut Federation of Churches.

Healy Morris E Alling Hartford Martin Alling Connecticut Connecticut Federation of Churches and Hartford Council of Churches

Artificial lake island to become Chicago's principal airport

Chicago plans an artificial 70 acre Lake Michigan island near Soldier Field as the citys main airport. After four years of filling, a 2700 by 200 foot runway links to the mainland. The project aims to keep the lake front park system intact while providing rapid access to downtown for mail, express and passengers.

Soldiers Field Chicago Lake Michigan Ang Associated Press Grant Park Jackson Park South Park Board New York Park Board Lake Front Soldier Field Municipal Stadium Field Museum Michigan Avenue Aly Mail and Express Lindbergh Field Maywood R

Heirs in Rhode Island to See Estate Shared at 100000 Event

About 200 heirs including four sons and 44 grandchildren will gather on a Johnston farm to witness Thomas Barone draw up his will. The 68 year old plans to reveal each heir’s share of his 100000 estate while offering roast chickens and watermelons. One nephew, Rocca Barone, is disinherited and absent in Italy.

Providence R I Associated Press Thomas Barone Johnston Rocca

Coolidge Shuws Church Disappoints Rapid City Women

Rapid City Congregational church members express disappointment and resentment as President Coolidge attends a service in Hermosa instead of their church. They spent about 600 dollars to prepare for his visit, hoping he would come to their congregation on September 4.

Rapid City Associated Press Congregational Church Coolidge Rolfe Liam Hermosa

Man 103 White Street In Stratford Lockup Attempts Suicide

Frederick C. Humphries, 103 White Street Bridgeport, jailed on a theft charge, attempted death by own action in Stratford lockup by diving headfirst from a cell bunk to the concrete. He was taken to Bridgeport Hospital with a deep forehead gash, not considered serious. A fellow prisoner reported he suddenly became wild and caped the cell, climbing walls before officers stopped him.

Frederick C. Humphries White Street Bridgeport Stratford Town Humphries Timothy Ryan Stratford David Dinan

Your Money Problem by Harland H. Allen

An analysis of how rent and fixtures influence consumer prices. The piece argues that center location and visible fixtures raise costs shared by all goods, while outlying rents pay less impact per dollar sale. It emphasizes efficiency of management and service quality as true tests of a store’s economy for shoppers.

Appointments Co

Four Hurt in Crash. Driver Charged with Drunkenness

Meriden August 21 Four men were injured when a sedan went off the highway and overturned on Wilson hill. Edward McDermott of Woonsocket the 30 year old driver is held on a driving while intoxicated charge. Harold Pistel of Middletown is listed in critical condition with a fractured skull and other injuries. M R Lauder of Woonsocket and Vincent Carroll of Middletown sustained minor injuries. McDermott Pistel Lauder and Carroll were charged with intoxication. Studer will face similar charges after hospital discharge. In a second accident John Kane of New Britain suffered a fractured shoulder and wrist after being struck by a car driven by Thomas Butler of New Britain with charges of reckless driving and no operator license filed.

Meriden Associated Press New Meriden-Middletown Wilsow Hill Edward McDermott Woonsocket R. I Harold Pistel Front Street Middletown Meriden Hospital M. R. Lauder McDermott Vincent Carroll Silver Street Colony Place Thomas F. Butler Highland Avenue New Britain Butler

Two Swimmers Abandon 15 Mile Delaware Bay Swim

Two aged swimmers, Miss Delemia Jones and Whi tlam B. McConnell, started from Cape May toward Rehoboth, Del., battling strong winds and reverse tides for five hours before being rescued near Delaware Bay. McConnell cramped and the girl grew numb from cold as pursuit boats aided them after 6 p.m.

Lewes Del Associated Press Cape May Rehobeth Delaware Bay Delemia Jones Wilmington Whitlam McConnell Delaware City

Three Causes of Tuberculosis Health Advice

A health column argues tuberculosis stems from three underlying causes beyond the bacillus. It emphasizes chest and diaphragm weakness from lack of exercise, and poor diet as major preventable factors. Proper breathing, calisthenics, and balanced nutrition are urged to reduce risk.

United States

Readers invited to write Dr Frank McCoy for private advice

Bridgeport Telegram invites readers to send intimate personal problems to Dr Frank McCoy and receive a personal reply. Include a self addressed envelope for a personal response. Letters should be addressed to Dr Frank McCoy Bridgeport Telegram.

Bridgeport Telegram Frank McCoy

Doctor held in death tied to exorcism temple

Mobile Alabama August 21 The Associated Press reports King William Carpenter a voorloo doctor and four high priests of the temple were jailed as Sheriff Pat Byrne probes alleged temple practices and the death of a 73 year old man who reportedly endured treatment A hitching post used to bind patients during exorcisms was found Carpenter 70 with companions C W Cook 61 George Davis 67 John Burket 70 and Ben Patton 26 face charges of practicing medicine without a license and will have a hearing tomorrow

Mobile Ala Associated Press William Carpenter

Wallet Lost at Pleasure Beach Says A F Jones

A. F. Jones of 1565 Main Street reported to the detective bureau yesterday that he lost a wallet containing 835 while at Pleasure Beach Saturday night.

A. F. Jones Main Street Detective Bureau Pleasure Beach

Duty to back Governor Fuller urged by Massachusetts official

Major Charles P. Howard, chairman of the State Commission on Administration and Finance, told the Weymouth Agricultural Society that it is the duty of all good citizens to stand with the governor and uphold Commonwealth laws. He cited the Sacco-Vanzetti case and the East Milton home explosion, urging unity against attacks on authority and institutions.

South Weymouth Mas Associated Press Charles P. Howard State Commission Weymouth Agricultural Society Howard Norfolk County Fuller Secco Vanzetti East Milton Lewis McHardy Massachusetts Mr. McHardy Supreme Court Commonwealth of Massachusetts Milton Commonwealth

Victim of Cycle Accident Dies in Winsted

James Bronson nineteen of Winsted died today from internal injuries after a motorcycle accident. He and two other youths had been taking turns riding when the machine toppled over a hill. Bronson was found in the ditch and did not recover. The cause remains undetermined.

Winsted Assanciated James Bronson Bronson

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