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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1927

Page

11

Kansas City Star Publisher Bies Dies in Saratoga

Kansas City Star publisher R. Kirkwood died in Saratoga Springs on August 19 after a three day illness from stomach hemorrhage. He had arrived for the races on August 18 and suffered acute heart failure. He had been a noted Southwest public figure and director of the Associated Press.

Saratoga Springs R. Kirkwood Kansas City United States Kirkwood Comstock Thin City Stork Kentucky Bayard Tuckerman, Jr Hamilton Mass Associated Press Star the Star Saratoga Spring

Lottery ticket cases continued after raids across city

State police arrested eight alleged vendors of Treasury Balance lottery tickets in raids Saturday night. In court yesterday the cases were continued to September 2 with bonds set at $200 each. Suspects include Harry Laufer Vincent Piesto Mike Caruso Frank Mancuso Harry Bishop George Amither and Philip Caraguer with addresses listed.

Treasury Harry Laufer Seaview Avenue Mike Caruso Kossuth Street Vincent Piesto State Street Herman Slavin Railroad Avenue Frank Mancuso Stratford Avenue Harry &. Bishop East Main Street George F Amither Howard Avenue Philip Caraguer Ann Street

Boy perished in cave-in at sand pit in Middletown

Francis McMeken, seventeen, died in a sand bank cave-in at Portlend last Monday. Coroner L A Smith reports death accidental and that rescuers initially worked at the wrong end of the pile. no one held responsible. Body remained under sand about an hour before rescue.

Middletown Country Francis McMeken Portlend Cording Co L. A. Smith McMeken

Armour Branch Closes Early After Executives Death

In a notice from John R Woodhull Inc Bridgeport representatives the Armour Meat Packing head J Gyden Armour of Chicago died in London last week. The Bridgeport office will close at 2 PM today and the funeral is planned at his Chicago home.

J Gyden Armour Armour Meat Packing House of Chicago London John R Woodhull Bridgeport — Representatives Chicago

Mississippi flood losses top 225000 livestock and 1300000 poultry

The department of agriculture announced losses in the Mississippi flood area totaling more than 225000 head of horses, mules, cattle and swine and over 1300000 poultry, with further totals reported in an Associated Press dispatch.

Washington Aux Associated Press Mississippi Department of Agriculture

Devon Devon News Two Tourists Visit Ashland N H

Devon and Milford residents embark on a motor trip to Ashland New Hampshire for a week. Gifford Ryder hosts visitors from New York City. Emma Forst entertains guest Florence Leak Crestwood New York. Devon Union church midweek Traver meeting led by Rev W J Gungenheim. West Haven Chamber of Commerce clambake set for Sept 15 at Interdale Inn. Over 100 members expected. Mervyn Williams from Silver Beach enjoys a two week vacation at Camp Seyttesaen.

Devon Speaviki Stewart White Bridgeport Avenue Raymond Parmelee Lorraine Milford Ashland N. H Gifford Ryder New York City Misa Emma Forst Florence Leak Crestwood N. Y Devon Union Church W. J . Gungenheim West Haven

Easton women prepare church cleaning and events

Easton reports detail the Lee M. E. Aid Society cleaning the redecorated church on Friday at 9 am, a Foreign Missionary society election at Mrs George Bees home, and various church activities. A lawn sale fundraiser, a Grange dance, and a Square and Compass picnic are noted along with member attendance and visiting guests.

George B Bees Kenneth Bunter Wilton Congregational Church Dramatic Club Clarence Logan Lathes Aid Society Joseph Jacobs Wheeler Alice Burr Joseph Bernard John Candee Charles Parmatee Grange Easton Grange Arthur Wheeler Chester Hull E E Norton Trenie Heli Tailgers Square and Compass Club Easton Lake Zoar Lee M Rey Howard B. Warren Mildred Ferris Clifford Gilette Edward Gillette Gillette Sterling Mary VanAken Harry J. Scott Francis Escott Chester A. Hull Letty Hull Edward Knight Esther Knight Fred Marsh Walter Jennings Beatrice Jennings Stephen Wilson Morris Wilson Maquart Laura Maqual Lloyd Harold Maqual Lerey Turney Dora P. T Cunco South Norwalk Michael Blake Delaware Middletown Dorothy Marsh Evelyn French Trumbull Sarah Broo Noroton Pred Marsh Herbert Botsford Huntington Lorenza Sterhe Naugatuck Millard Rimndall Fred Mersh Dorothy Col Henry Seeley Noraton Verne

Community notes from Weston and Meriden events

Special correspondent reports social visits in Redding and gatherings in Weston including Jenn Benson’s party and a flower show at the Art Gallery of the M. Cc. Weston Garten club. locals planned fairs, suppers, and a charity event with volunteers named. In Meriden, William Glazeski, 43, of 35 Grant street, was fined $900 and costs in police court for alleged voting violations.

Weston Margaret Ayer Cobb Redding John Benson Jenn Henry Stuart Cobb Art Gallery M. Cc Westen Garten Club Wilbur Preston Danbury Roue Ladies Aid Society Norfield Church Wills Barks Willam Careall A.C. Bramley George Watcoury Fane Ork Oscar Budd Frank Fitch Teving Tackwood Nk Perris Richad Coleman Roni Fairfield County Jona 4 MacDonald Meriden Associated | Press Wilter Glazeski Grant Street Praluneuien Bey

Westport Beach Boardwalk Damaged by Heavy Sea

Westport reports extensive damage at Compo Beach as Long Island Sound surges wash loose the submerged end of the boardwalk leading to the transient bathing pavilion. About six feet separated and is hauled ashore, with end section to be repaired and the rest left as is.

Westport Long Island Sound Compo Beach Dayton Fagar H Perry Evergreen Avenue Sherif Perry Perry John Held, Jr Weston Stamford Fairfield County Hunt Club Hutchinson Mitchell George Mitchell Clinton Avenue Guelph Ontario BE. L. Reed Christchurch George M Colean Miss Glass Mire John Dolan Bridge Street Saugatuck C. J Kelleher Naugatuck Myr William Cathcart Murvon Street William Lydecker Mount Vernon New York E. Anderson Ell Anderson Estelle Green George J. Green Albertina Rasch School of New York City Algernon Binyon King Street Southampton Long Island Reed Binyon Caroline van H. Bean Post Road Westport Bank and Trust Company Alfred A. Howard Ocean Avenue Brooklyn George Ross Hall Gordon Avenue Bronxville Howard Harvey Allen Morningside Drive Greer Edward Capasse Carmine Filipelli Portsex Street New Haven Parker Filipelli

Local Notes from Long Hill and Surrounds

August reports visitors and moves in Long Hill with families from East Orange Stratford and Bridgeport. A carnival booth earns $100 for the Long Hill Community Club while Mrs Habersham hosts the Christ Episcopal Ladies Guild. A surprise shower honors Miss Edna Barnes of Stratford. Miss Barnes will wed Byron Tingley.

Long Hill Daniel Hoyt East Orange N. J Louis Hoyt Alice Proudman Ernest Proudman, Jr Hampton Emme Sherman Horace Weaver Wedge Road Jackson Weaver Pennsylvania Edna Barnes Stratford Mre . Hawkes Marie Tripp Tashua A. Hawkes Lester Hawkes Kenneth Hawkes George Barnes Miphel Tripp Berthe Waltersdorf Richardson Harold Peck M. Kirk Grr Dorothy Wetherwax Albert Laubscher Bridgeport Ernest Sherman Stephen Tingley Eva Norsel Vilestine Picott Bertha Norsel Thousand Islands Wilton Myr George Doherty Howard George Helmrich Grace Hill Horace Hill Dorothy Beach Sherwood Wilmot Leroy German B. Merrill Beach Perkins Nichols Lora Rickey Viola Randall Flora Jones Ruth Jones Katherinee Burroughs Florence Cooper Bridgeport Hospital New Haven Dorothy Boach

Trumbull Social Notes and Local Weddings

In Trumbull August events include visits by Mr and Mrs Arthur Hale of Stratford and Rev and Mrs W F White. The Grange held its last meeting with 21 attendees and accepted an invitation to Pomperaug Grange. A wedding of Robert T Hutchinson to Lillian M Fisher occurred at Christ Episcopal in Bridgeport with reception and plans for a trip to Atlantic City. Voter registrar opens Sept 6 for October town election and Carl J Nelson remodels a house on Daniels Farm road awaiting move-in.

Trumbull Arthur Hale Stratford Francis Wells W. F. White William Bushnell Snaybrook Trumbull Grange Grange Hall Pomperaug the Grange George Denmani E. B. Landon A. Gilbert Mra W. 8S. Brown Ernest Hutchinson M. White W. Penny Mabel Harding Elmer Morten Bridgeport Carl Hartag Ang Son Ocean Side L. I Myre Joseph Stapleton Sort Janes New York Carl Hurtzy Frank Fernald Edwin Prindie Stewart Kenneth Betty Sharon Misa Helen Prindle South Norwalk Luther Shearer Seasion Town Hall Carl J. Nelson Daniel's Farm Peter von der Lieth Woodhaven Long Isand George Rugutty Glendale Long Island John Mange White Hillis George W. Judson Congregational Church Esther Hecox Charles E. , Millard Earl Street Derby

Medical examiner H BR DeLuca to lead two week Canada trip

Medical examiner H BR DeLuca accompanied by his daughter Frances and colleagues Ms Catherine Delaney and Margaret Shea depart Saturday for a two week motor tour through Canada. In Dr LeBaron Peters absence a substitute from the East side medical campus will assist during the trip.

H BR. DeLuca Myre DeLuca Frances Catherine Delaney Margaret Shea Canada H. LeBaron Peter Caamiuer East Side DeLura

Newtown Roads Suffer Washouts After Heavy Rain

Heavy rain across Newtown caused extensive road washouts and flooded cellars. Town officials led by First Selectman Thora F Brew rushed temporary repairs, with tractors and crews clearing damaged routes. Culverts washed away and earth carried off near Holten McCarton and St Rose’s church, risking private property and crops.

Newtown Astricta Thomas M. Holten Anna McCarton St. Rose’s

New Fairfield News Briefs Details Shower and Dances

Thelma Erickson, awaiting marriage to Barry Smith, was honored with a bridal shower at sister Mrs Harold Warner’s Beaver Brook home. Guests received gifts including silverware and appliances. Also, the New Fairfield Useful Club hosted an open air pavilion dance at Ernest Benedict’s home, marking the second of the season with a third planned soon.

New Fairfield Spe Jclades Thelma Erickson Barry Smith Harold Warner Beaver Brook Benjamin Warner Thelma Shean Henry Taylor Grace Hibbert Lee Warner Theodore Warner Clarence Disbrow Truman Warner John Kenrick Charles Disbrow Martin Wellin Matthew Gilbert Martha Wallin Martha Warner Harwd Warner New Fairfield Useful Club

Huntington Ansonia Teacher to Wed Minister Denny

August 29 Huntington special correspondents report a wedding in Ansonia on Wednesday August 31 at 4 pm at the First Congregational church. Miss Lois Jeynes daughter of Postmaster Alfred W Jeynes will marry Dr Walter Bell Denny writer pastor and instructor currently Bible and philosophy professor at Russell Sage college. Denny studied at Yale during postgrad work in Huntington.

Huntington Ansonia First Congregational Church Lois Jeynes Alfred W. Jeynes Walter Bell Denny Denny Russell Sage College Yale University Jeynes Howard Upton Jack Dixon Street Bridgeport Helen Foster Upton New York Ethel M. Beardrey Earl Street Theodore H Krueger Academy Hill Derby John

Crops normal despite weathers report

Springfield August 2. Crop conditions in Massachusetts fields are reported near normal for the month despite overcast skies. Professor W E Ostrander notes July was more variable, August rains exceed average with less humidity, and tobacco and corn have recently flowed.

Springfield Mass Associated Presa W. E. Ostrander Massachusetts Agricultural College Amherst Ostrander

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