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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1926

Page

21

Miscellaneous Secondhand Lumber and Rail Materials For Sale

For sale at the old Wheeler Howes Coal Company location near Trade School in Sterling Street and Noble Avenue. Items include secondhand lumber bricks corrugated iron light rail road tracks stone heavy derricks machinery steam boiler heavy timbers and more. John Gapozziello & Son offer pickup or delivery by calling Noble 5981.

OLD Wheeler Howes Coal Company Sterling ST Noble Ave John Gapozziello & Son Call Noble

Birds and pets on sale canaries and more

A local ad lists dogs birds and other pets including canaries. Items described as prize quality with various breeds and songbirds offered by a seller seeking quick buyers. Names and exact quantities are unclear due to OCR fragments.

Obituary notices from Danbury and surrounding areas

Local death notices list Anne Elizabeth Shalvey Bryan Kane Elizabeth May Hulse Katherine L Minor Elizabeth May Macy Annie Steinkamp Betty Laura Zolyomi and related funeral details. Deaths span late November 1926 with services and interment at St Joseph's St Mary's Mt Grove Farm Hill Willow Brook and State Street Reformed cemeteries.

Francis Eugene Hemingway Fiannell Street August G. Baker Stratford Avenue Kane New Bryan Kane Ann Street Dee St Mary's Church Tatermont St. Michael's Cemetery Stamford Macy Elizabeth May Hulse Cornelins W. Macy Wood Avenue Mt Grove Minott Katherine L Edwin D. Minor Main Street Stratford Union Cemetery Pearson Ina G Bradley Robert L. Pearson West Haven Bayfield Hospital New Haven Savin Avenue Kenneth Mackenzie Cameritus The Holy Trinity Church Westport Wilow Brook Steinkamp Annie Jacot Sreinkamp White Street St Charles Church Middletown Conn Farm Hill Zolyomi Shelton Betty Laura Joseph Julia Zolyomi Lee Avenue State Street Reformed Church Mountain ‘Grove

Card of Thanks and In Memoriam Notation

Expressions of gratitude to relatives neighbors and New York friends for kindness during bereavement. Thanks to various companies clubs and officers for assistance and flowers. In memory of Harry Emil Krampff and beloved mother James Moody Lydia Gosselin and others noted.

New York Wire Co American Chain Co American Chain Co Athletic 4Sen Obeh Grotto Am Wenn Ladee of AM the Sewing Club Jongine Co 1 Theo H Gary New York Hoya Bignod Geonue Heine and Tasony Harry Emil Krampff Jesus James Moody Lydia Gosselin

Cotton Mills of Bay State Vote to Consolidate

A merger of Pepperell Manufacturing Co and Massachusetts Cotton Mills was approved by stockholders in special meetings. Pepperell will exchange eight Pepperell shares for five Massachusetts shares, adding 23,828 Pepperell shares to 31,250 new shares. The combined assets total about 15 million dollars with minimal financing. Pepperell operates mills in Biddeford Maine and Opehlka Alabama, plus a Lewiston bleachery, while Massachusetts runs spindles in Lowell and Lindale Georgia. Pepperell reported a net profit of 616,530 for the year ending June 30, reversing a prior loss.

Boston Pepperell Manufacturing Company Massachusetts Cotton Mills Massachusetts Pepperell F Pepperel Biddeford Lewiston Opehka Ala Lowell Lindale Pepperell Manufacturing Co New England

Your Money Problem by Harland H Allen

A columnist argues that optimistic leaders in business skew public mood toward better times. He notes that prosperous periods are reinforced by confident managers who project good times, but cautions optimism can be a self fulfilling force that shortens downturns and boosts others.

Barwim Wilreou Hope St Binh Wikee Ae Nichols Roafing Co Ash St Elaypr Harland H. Allen Colé

Building permits issued for church and residences

A permit to build a brick basement for the Hungarian Reformed church at State street and Hancock avenue was granted yesterday afternoon by the Board of Building Commissioners. Permits for a residence at 5000 Main street and alterations at 1009 Main street were approved, totaling 52740 dollars for multiple projects including brick additions, frame garages, and a store front alteration by Crieper and Marie Magi.

State Street Hancock Hungarian Reformed Church Board of Building Commissioners Main Street Harley Martin Eighth F. W. Woolworth Company Hancock Avenue Byahap Kdealty Company Albert Macgata Fine Street H. O. Canfield Relforth Street Grovers Avenue Amelia W. Werkeman Wood Avenue Anna Smetana Union Avenues Rose Ma~dien Catherine Street Crieper Marie Magi George Street P. Piccirilli Amsterdam Avenue Morris and Arthur Frame Arctie Karl C. Martin Matin Street

Testimony Ties Doheny Fall to Pearl Harbor Oil Deals

The Pearl Harbor contract and Elk Hills leasing are linked by a $100,000 loan to Fall from Edward Doheny. Testimony shows Navy and Interior officials coordinated on naval reserve oil plans, with Finney detailing leases and a push to favor Pan American interests while Doheny’s group pressed to bid. Daugherty denied prior consultation on legality.

Pearl’ Harbor Elk Till Reserve Interior Department Navy Harry A. Stuart Navy Art Pearl Harbor Elk Hills Owen J. Roberts Comparijson Tinney Navy Department Wall New Mexico Hogan Finney Fall H. Poster Rain Bureau of Mines Bain Doheny Pacific Coast Pinney Daugherty Hik HiNs Jlease Eal Curbstone Harding Geological Survey Irall Secretary of the Interior Secretary of the Navy Pan-American Petroleum and Transport Company Standard Ol Company California Associated OM Company J G. White Engineering Company New York Ford, Bacon and Davis Engineering Corporation White Company Ford, Bacon and Davis Standard and Associated Standard Standard Oil H. M. Storey Standard O11 Company Telegraph Pan- American

Noted Explorer Dies in Jungle and New York Tribute

Charles Francis Akeley, famed explorer tied to the American Museum of Natural History since 1909, died from a hemorrhage in the Belgian Congo after recent illness. Born 1864 in Orleans County, he helped pioneer modern taxidermy and planned a Great African Hall.

Charles Francis Potter Okeley American Museum Africa Akeley Orleana County Daniel Webster Akeley State Normal School Brockport N. Y Field Museum of Chicago American Museum of Natural History New York Field Museum American Museum of Natural History Today Carl Akeley Mount Mikinoe Kivu Belgian Congo Rorilla

De Russey's Lane Denies Trespass Near Orchard

In East Hampton on a cold November day, Earl Barton posted a warning sign at the entrance to a lane leading to his apple orchard. The sign proclaims De Russey's Lane No Trespassing, reflecting Barton's anger over the use of the glen as a trysting spot.

East Hampton Earl Barton

Crusade Services Planned at St John’s Church Bridgeport

Eleven Episcopal churches in Bridgeport joined nationwide Bishop's Crusade prayers starting January 6 and ending Easter Day. St John’s Episcopal Church hosts one of two Connecticut diocese sites, with diocesan members from across the state gathering in Hartford and Litchfield County attendees at St John’s. Rt Rev Thomas P Gailor will lead, backed by two unnamed ministers, with daily services throughout crusade week.

Bridgeport Episcopal Church St. Andrew's St. John's Episcopal Church Stephen Fish Sherman Connecticut St. John's Church Litchfield County New York State Fairfield County Hartford Thomas P. Gailor T. D Memphis Tenn Epiecoral Church Tennessee University of the South Bct Gallon

TALY MUST GUARD TEMPER BRiAND

France and Germany discussed possible understandings as Foreign Minister talked of progress toward peace. Mussolini set political deadlines around 622 anti fascists, granting small daily allowances while districts restrict their movement and potential releases through appeals.

Germany Stresemann San Ps France Rome Italy Mussolini Interior

Founder of N Y Bank Dies at Seventy Seven

James McClenahan, 77, founder and former president of the Mutual Bank of New York City and longtime Stevenson Brewery executive, horseman, and political figure, died at his Port Chester home after a career expanding heirs’ legacies and guiding early New York banking efforts. Born in Ireland, he rose from self-made origins to prominence in finance, brewing, and society.

Greenwich James McClenaham Stevenson Brewery New York City Port Chester N. Y Ireland McClenahan David Stevenson The Mutual Bank of

McPherson Word From Kilpatrick On Disappearance

Kilpatrick says McPherson frightened by deep subjects and could sleep for first time since vanishing. He recalls McPherson’s earlier work under him at Hillside, notes McPherson had little money, and that police were told he was not hissing and had no definite plan to return. Public remarks made Monday night referenced safety concerns.

McPherson Kilpatrick Hillside Forpatrick Mra McPherson Angus Thorne Jed Thorne

Channel Swim Star Corson Plans Further Crossings

Mrs Corson, famed for crossing the Hudson and crossing the Channel from England to France, remains active in public life. After a York visit with husband and two sons, she contemplates further swims and a Catalina event while noting widespread public support and a recent fortune claim tied to her crossing.

Corson New York Bridgeport Carson Mille Gade Rhen Amerbex Denmark Carl J. Gade Norman Gade Bryantine Company Hattan Island Hudson Schemmal Iain Corson St. John's Episcopal Church Port Stephen Fishman Gertrude Ederie Ron Bhai England France Heney’ van Lowell Masa Cabra Pate Kansas City Detroit Cleveland Cage Minneapolis Clem Catalina L. Walterger Norwalk Ashe Lissbenger

Phillips Resigns as CN 6 Major at Stamford

Alfred No Phillips Jr of Stamford and major of 1 Battalion of the 192d Fisk Jersey has resigned his major post and been placed on the National Guard reserve list as inactive duty. Eric Knight, also shown, is linked to the event.

Stamford Alfred No Phillips Stimford Fisk@ Jery Phillips Tional Guard Hevet Eric Knight Bose

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