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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1927

Page

4

Bathers Affect Modernist Art Designs in Suits

Deauville, France, Aug 20. Modernist art influences appear in bathing attire for Denonville Grande semaine opening tomorrow. Van Dongen has redesigned bathing suits with one piece dresses like abbreviated gowns, wide lapels, and crosswise folds. Leg visibility is emphasized with contrasting stockings, recalling Paul Poiret. Beachgoers apply sunless tan and wear silica-cut outfits from top dressmakers as thousands gather for the week.

Deauville France Associated Press Denurilles van Dongen Kees Fleuxe van Donigen Stacklings

Funeral for Mrs Margaret Moriarity held in Waterbury

Jeremiah Maroney of Newtown notified by the death of his sister Mrs Margaret Moriarity aged 56 at her Waterbury residence 160 Abbott Avenue. Funeral and funeral mass set in Waterbury with interment in Turners Falls Mass. Survived by husband two daughters Misses Fireen and Wilza Moriarity one son Phillip Moriarity and two brothers Jeremiah Maroney of Newtown and Thomas Mahoney of Meriden.

Newtown Jeremiah Maroney Waterbury Margaret Moriarity Abbott Aveue Turners Falls Mass Shete Fireen Moriarity Wilza Morianits Phillip Moriarity Thomas Mahoney Meriden Trinity Church Ym Louise Wiehells Town Hall Yeach Louise Nichols Gaing John Rav Jr Herbert Maversiolin Edna Waite Mutch Catherine and Uste Cole Mr Ganio Danbury Dexter Peck Edward Conger Jr

Message to Underweight Men and Women Pills Ad

An old style advertisement promotes a liver oil tonic claiming rapid weight gain for underweight men and women. It touts dramatic results, promises full health improvement, and states doctors authorize returns if unsatisfied. The copy demands readers ask for Mitch Cod Liver Oil tablets by name at drugstores nationwide.

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Television progress and limits loom in early beam radio era

An Associated Press report notes trans Atlantic beam radio and television trials, the BBC and RCA work on longer lines, and Bell laboratories’ 3 inch, 2000 dot pictures. Experts cite obstacles including power, synchronization, and the need for multiple transmitters to achieve motion and larger scenes. They caution broad commercial use remains uncertain, with faster transmission possible but not yet practical.

New York Associated Press Radio Corporation of America American Bell Telephone Company London Cape Town Canada Austrelia Radio Corporation Additon Amatei Bods Redia Corporation Bell Telephone Laboratories Orce Atlantic

Milford Yacht Week End Cruise Returns Home Safely

Milford boats from four local yacht clubs led by Commodore Thomas Falls headed to Lloyds Harbor in a weekend club cruise. The Splome and Sahara led advances with other craft including Rosebud and Rosewell preparing to return. A new 28 foot sea sled purchased by a Finance Board member was towed to Milford harbor.

Milford Lloyds Harbor Long Island Thomas 2 Splome Sahara Hans Raecke Naugatuck Charles Shutier H H Bedell Albert Stowe Finance Board Commodore Falls Silome Homer Trefy Commodore Falls Cuiser Hizgganum Tod White American Legion Europe Edward Lee

Ladies Aid Plans Lawn Food Sale At Wheeler Home

Easton report notes the Congregational church Ladies' Aid held a Friday meeting at Mrs Clarence Logan home. They planned a lawn sale on Saturday September at the Wheeler residence and named a committee including Miss Alice Burr and Mrs Clarence Logan. Transportation to the Putnam park Sunday school will be arranged with busses provided. All are asked to bring own utensils and attend the picnic committee event.

Pauline Perry Floyd Fred E Stillman Charles Parmalee Leroy Turney Dora Adele Brown Jesse Wheeler Clarence Logan Aurel Rumen G&r Putnam Park Theresa Porter Edward K Frreboorn Jesse Lee E J Furman Louise Klein Mra Sper Herbo View Beach Norwalk Joseph Jacobs Mi Cys DeHondt Clareence Jennings George Lanty Harvey New Haven Clarence Andrews George Nichola Teresa Nichola New York Mary Mille Arthur Wheeler Nettle Loper Bridgeport William Loper Henry Blackman Bethe Martha Edwards

Bridgeport Man Arrested After Slot Medallion Seizure

Joseph Leon twenty eight of Bridgeport was arrested yesterday on possession of Ave slot medallies placed in local stores. He was released to his attorney for appearance in City court on August 29.

Stamford Associated Press Joseph Leon Bridgeport Ave Slot Medilies

Fairfield Man Arrested for Zoning Violation at Beach

Fairfield August 21 A Fairfield man was arrested by Constable H R Elwood on charges of violating zoning regulations by maintaining a driving stable and tent in a residential beach area. He posted a 150 bond for appearance in town court Monday. Prosecuting Attorney William A Kinaelia noted this is the first arrest for zoning violations since the law was adopted almost two years ago. Fire Chief Daniel Johnson and voters’ committee plan inspections and recommendations. An additional westbound train now stops at Fairfield and express deliveries to the Fairfield railroad station will be free starting September 1 within a one mile radius.

Fairfield j—George Williams Fairfield Beach H R Elwood Willam A Kinaelia Beach Daniel Johnson Maure Stour Fairfield Ca Fairfieldailroad

Man Injured Leaning on Post After Auto Collision

Fairfield report states sixty seven year old Steve Ruaskay was bruised and suffered a compound leg fracture when a motor vehicle struck him while he leaned on a post reading a paper. John Eteriosi of Norwalk, driver, was arrested on charges of operating with defective brakes. Eternal and Kal Estar were passengers in the turning car at the time of the crash.

Fairfield Steve Ruaskay John Eteriosi Clift Street Norwelk Ruskay Williams T Burr Veckles Kterios Dutl A Kalestar 88 Ridge Atenue Bridgeport Eternal Iduskay

Mental lapses blamed for most car crashes in study

Connecticut traffic expert Robbins B Stoeckel argues most accidents stem from mental failure rather than proximate causes. He urges road engineers to study sites, enforce reasonable rules, and expand traffic education from schools to adults using films and lectures to raise awareness and caution.

Robbins B Stoeckel Stoeckels Auguab Bulletin Motor Vehicle Department Connecticut

Newtown Veteran William Kilbride Laid to Rest

Funeral services for William Kilbride a forty World War veteran with overseas service, who died suddenly in Yonkers, were held in Sandy Hook and St Roses Church. The ceremony featured a requiem mass, a large turnout of relatives from out of town, and burial at St Roses Cemetery. Kilbride is survived by three brothers John, Michael and James and several sisters.

Newtown William Kilbride Yonkers John Kilbride Cemetery Avenue Sandy Hook St Roses John Donahue Corneliya Haugh Thomas Honan Fianes Kilbeide John H Keane Martin Tauby Presia LeRoy Hyatt Richard Gaffnes Misa Catherine Kilbiide Edward Cassidy John Hassett Bridgepot Frank Snider John Kilpride Sandy Hoox Michael Kilbride Bridgeport James Kilbride Bloomfield N. J

Driver Arrested on Drunkenness Charge in Fairfield

Michael Babcock of Townsend street New Haven was arrested this morning by Constable J Arthur Bennett on a charge of driving while intoxicated. He was locked up in the Third precinct station for arraignment in Fairfield town court tomorrow morning.

Fairfield Michael Babcock Townsend Street New Haven J Arthur Bennett Third Precinct Fairfield Town Court

77 771 A E F Dead Now In Marked Graves

Washington reports War department confirms 699 percent of Americans killed in World War I identified and buried in registered graves. Total deaths reach 77 771 with 46 284 interred in the United States and 90 812 remaining in Europe including 20 880 in France and 431 in Great Britain.

Washington Associated Press War Department France UEF United States Europe Great Britain Belgium

Grange Meeting Draws Large Huntington Crowd

Farmill River Grange held a combined Past Masters and watermelon night drawing a crowd of over 50.. event featured readings, sketches, and speeches by past masters including George Arundel and Dwight Wakelee, with a juvenile grange planned for Sept 16 and a vegetable exhibit set for September 10 under Ansonia Derby Shelton Civics committee.

Huntington Farmill River Grange George Arundel Ethel Beardsley May Adams Gertrude Adams Charles W Goldspink Ethel M Beardsley Albert T Cook Charles E Millard Dwight E Wakelee Charles John B Russ Carlotta Fair Mias Frances Cook Bert Lockwood Edward Feguson William Hallaman Women's Club Ansonia Derby Shelton Indian River Grange Milford Charles W Goldapink Edwin S Vargoshe Huntington Street Edward J Buckingham James M Emerson Asonia Sentinel Douglas Wilson Jamaica Long Island James E Palmer Wells Hollow Brewater John Arundel Isinglass Street New York Michael J West J Edwin Stevens Doris Stevens Gertrude Derry Mildiid Welch Marian Stevens Levern Leap New Milford J Edwin, Stevens

Six Men Arrested at Holmes Street Gambling Wheel

West Haven police under Chief Harry W Tuttle arrested six men for gaming at a money wheel on Holmes street. Those named were Daniel Douglas and James Monde of New Haven John Simmons and Bernard Seery of West Haven Leonard Kelley of Bridgeport and Frank Thomas of Walnut Beach. Bonds were set at 700 each and all were scheduled to appear in West Haven town court Monday morning.

West Haven Associated Press Hany W Tuttle Holmes Street Daniel Dougla James Monde New Haven John Simmons Bernard Seery Leonard Kelley Bridgeport Frank Thomas Walnut Beach New

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