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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1925

Page

4

Funeral Held for Publisher Victor Lawson in Chicago

Notables and officials attend the funeral of publisher Victor Lawson in Chicago. Survivors include close relatives and former editors as speakers honor Lawson’s life at Congregational Church with floral tributes and songs, reflecting his civic stature and ties to Chicago’s business and newspaper community.���

Jon Laven Fcrm Katly News Dasvson Hell Lavon Christian Lawson Ameria Thinwes William HR Dawes Aden Chicago An&otla of Commerce Viram l Dever Chicago City Counie Chicago

Peniel Farm Sold At Penfield Auction

Howard A Smith of Penfield, former Warner company employee and ex member of the George Alfred Smith American Legion, has sold the Peniel Farm property in Greenfield. The four room cottage sits on four and one half acres formerly owned by the late Mr Ridgepath, with a price around 350 dollars. The buyer plans to enlarge and renovate the cottage.

Howard A Smith Penfield Warner Re Company George Alfred Smith American Legon Greenfisla Fielm Hinker Price

Bridgeport Women Seek Divorces in Superior Court

Ten Bridgeport women filed petitions for divorce in superior court yesterday afternoon. Alleged grounds include intemperance and cruelty. Bessie Phelps Pheps, married June 27, 1913, seeks divorce from John Pheps. Mildred Fickston Shepard claims abandonment June 10, 1920, from Edgar Shepard Bridgenoit. Mrs Shepard seeks custody of their year old daughter Sutalie.

Bridgeport John Pheps Bessie Preece Phelps Mildrad Fickston Shepard Bridgeport Ashe Edgar Shepard Bridgenoit

State Expenses Show Increase Across Year

Hartford August 24 AP M Deputy State Comptroller L H Wilkins presented itemized state expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1924 totaling 27,140,035.38, up 3,098,339 from 1923. The highway department led with 10,887,451.85, education 2,441,450.17, and cuts in 1923 amounted to 1,083,799.11, about 4,070 less than 1923. State upkeep included Connecticut Agricultural College 2999,585.08, state utilities 331,200, Manchester Tanning School 49,"}

Hartfoad APM Stile Comptroller L H Wilkins Highway Department Connertict Agriture College Connecticut State Norwich State Hospital

US to join world court predicted by Capper

Senator Capper predicted the United States will join the world court next December. He said Europe is preparing politically and psychologically for a new disarmament conference when the US calls it. He cited the Dawes plan as pivotal for a successful outcome across Germany, England, and France.

United States Aord Court Arthur Capper Hang Thelleye Europe Capper Tangua of Nations Unites States World Court Germany Ingland France

Police release Anderson suspect in Montreal report

Montreal August 24. Drummondville police released a suspect identified as Ditch Anderson, a reputed associate of Gerald Chapman, after United States authorities advised he was not the man. The weekend inquiry had centered on a Sonthe rumor and police confirmed the release.

Sontreal Fvenrger Whitaker Drummondville Ditch Anderson Sun Min Gerald Chapman

Radio Programs and Schedules Across Major Cities

A dense listing of radio programs and time schedules across WEAF and various stations in New York City and other markets. Entries include talk shows, musical performances, orchestras, operas, news, weather, and community programming with numerous named artists, orchestras, stations, and times.

Electric Cable Property Sold in City Plant Transfer

The Electric Cable company at 480 Bunnell street sold its entire property for 237,100 to Habirshaw Cable and Wire Corporation of New York City. The sale follows a reorganization under receivers, with an Indenture dated August 1 and signed by Receivers Sohn and Moses and John B Johnston. Two parcels on Crescent avenue and Bunnell street pass to Habirshaw, including real and personal property, to continue the plant locally. Assessed value stands at 660,020 with building 236,777 land 25,121 and merchandise and machinery 40,000. Nelson Shreve of Electric Cable and Allan G. Eline of Habirshaw signed the deed.

the Electric Cable Company Bunnell Street Hablishaw Cable and Wire Corporation New York City Iowa Sohn Nelson Shreve The Electric Cable Company Allan GO Eline Habirshaw Cable and Wire Corporation

Memorial honors famed humorist in Calvary Episcopal church

Hundreds from across North Carolina attended a memorial window dedication and bronze tablet unveiling at Calvary Episcopal Church to honor Edward Wilson Nye famed American humorist. Dr C S McClellan Jr preached, praising Nye’s clean humor and noting his burial in the churchyard.

Calvary Episcopal Church Three Cay Bul’ Nye North Carolina Edward Wilson Nye C S&s McClellan Jr

Coca Cola Board Declares Dividend After Stock Retirement

The Coca Cola Company announces retirement of 3,000,000 in preferred stock and a regular quarterly dividend of 1 73 per share on common stock following a directors meeting in Atlanta on August 24.

Atlanta Coca Cola Company

Importance of Vacuum Tubes for Radio Set Performance

Article stresses the crucial role of tube condition for radio sets and urges testing and matching tubes. It discusses tube testers, matched tubes, and renewal devices as rising market tools, and offers a suggested tube placement order for optimal results, mentioning notable performers and events in the era.

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