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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1926

Page

3

Three Lease Bids On Fairfield Office

Three proposals were filed for a Fairfield post office lease. Pickett seeks to enlarge the current building to fit post office needs but zoning rules block his plan. Martin proposes using the Kinsella block facing Community Saw, while Plotkin aims for a Post Road location near Mi Pisin Road with a two story structure for lodge rooms. The Post Office will study all locations, prepare floor plans, and solicit rental bids for a ten year lease.

Fairfield. Nav Y —Spevial Postofics WLS Pickert Ita Charles Martin Ffee Kinsella Willi Kinsella Martin Benjamin Phatkin Post Ofice Mi Pisin Road Ionderstood Plotkin Pickett Zoning Board of Appeals Renef WHL Egett General Assembly Postonce Goddard and Stelber Postoffice Department Amd Representative Pickett

Union Jack Schooner Lost After Grounding Near Penguin Islands

The three masted schooner Union Jack under Captain Martin Frampton was a total loss after grounding on the Penguin islands at St Johns NX. The crew were rescued by the steamer Susu.

ST. Johns Martin Frampton Penguin Islands Susu

D A R Campaign Sponsors Thrift Drive Urged

Daughters of the American Revolution in Winsted Conn urged by national chairman Mrs. Maurice Clark Turner to conduct an educational program on conservation and thrift. The message, transmitted through state chairman Mrs Elliott B Brongon, urges citizens to learn to conserve and thrift to combat the Red menace and promote Americanization and patriotic education.

Maurice Clark Turner Dallas Tem Elliott B. Brongon Winchester Connecticut

New York Roofer Dies After Fall

Alex Bessoff proprietor of the New York Cornice and Roofing Company died in New Britain General Hospital after injuries from a fall while inspecting a house on Grand Street. He was 49.

NEW Maitain Alex Bessoff New York New Britain Grand Street Treenent Street

Middletown Firm Changes Its Name to Russell Co Inc

Hartford report states the Middletown Manufacturing company, a sites agency, has changed its name to Russell Company Inc. Directors listed are H. W. Hubbard, Ernest A. Ingis, and P. J. Goldner. The Rubber Store Inc. of Stamford organized under the law with initial capital of 850,000. incorporators include Gi Be Hemp, Kanisch, and Montsen.

Hartford Mrussell Manufacturing Company Middletown Russell Company Tnc Secretary of State H. W. Hubbard Ernest A. Ingis P. J. Goldner Stamford Anaho Kanisch Montsen

Man starts suit to halt digging in Passway case

Frederick J. Benton of Plainville filed a Superior Court suit seeking an injunction to prevent John J. Murphy and Charles W. Hird from using a pass-way on Whiting street. Benton says he has a right of way since 1893. Defendants plan to dig a ditch for pipes. Representing Benton are John T. Kirkham and Margaret Derkin. Bonzano and Domalt Gaffney appear for the defendants.

Startford Frederick JL. Benton Plainville Superior Court John J. Murphy Charles W. Hird Plainvile Whiting Street John T. Kirkham Margaret Derkins New Britain Bonzono Domalt Gaffney

Senior Prom Restricted and Yearbook Plans At Congress High

Congress High notes a Senior Prom restricted to accompanied guests on December 23. A Constitutional Committee was formed for the Yearbook staff, and editors were selected. Glee Club, history and debate activities are scheduled, with gym classes resuming after Thanksgiving. Senior trip to New York is planned, plus a Tail Day social and A A banquet for the football team.

Harding Lotuts Adolphe Coerne Lass Raymond Dulye Mary Keating Frances Marrilat Mary Murphy Elizabeth Randurien Stylus Mdltor Haymond Hotchkiss Slary Keating Aurces King Wayne Comer James Creagh Kenneth Tazette Samuel Fleisher Albert Ridguard Louise Comer Marion Bailey Helen Gaydos Jeneatte Ginnon Helen Clark Dorothy Coyne Elizabeth Janeo Anna Koskuba Congress Congress High Glee Dorothy Goldstein Glee Club Lois McGovern Current History Club Congress High Harry 8S Lyon Central Rice Tac Bors Corneila Fitzgibbon New York Lewis Venain King Moge Pines Wil Memora Board of Education Bridgeport

Six New Patrol Boats Launched At Camden

Six patrol boats each 125 feet long were launched in Camden New Jersey for the U S Coast Guard prohibition fleet. Built by American Brown Boveri shipyard the vessels carry sponsors Harriet Lane Mrs C B Newman Active Mrs I M Hunnewell Agassiz Miss M Heiner Antietam Mrs TR Wilder Jonham Mira J M Heiner and Allaix. Each boat displaces 220 tons with a beam of 24 feet and can reach high speeds.

Camden N. J United States Coast Guard Prohibition American Brown Bovett Shipyard Harriet Lane C. B. Newman A. Hunnewell Misa Jennison Antietam TR. Wilder Jonham Mira J. M. Heiner Allaix

Cargo of silks breaks records across country

A silk express car shipment valued at 1.6 million dollars completed Seattle to New York in under 85 hours, beating fastest passenger routes. The train averaged 50 mph, using Chicago Great Western lines with segments on Great Northern, Wabash, Delaware and Lackawanna and Western, and final delivery to New York.

York New York Pacific North Seattle A. W. van Chicago Great Western Rail Roaed Far East Seatte Great Northern St. Tau Chicago Great Western Chiago St. Paul Chicago Buffalo Wabash Delaware and Lackawanna and Western

Cowboy lawyer admitted to bar after no tie rule

Washington scene reports a cowboy lawyer from Oklahoma appearing before the Supreme Court for admission to practice. With a 10 gallon hat and no tie, he challenged the rule but the tie was borrowed for the ceremony. He was admitted and left the courtroom removing the borrowed neckwear.

Washington Gkemah Okio Waterloo Supreme Court Short Oklahoma

Four-Card Major Take-Out Rules In No Trump Bridge

Milton Co C Work discusses whether partner's No Trump should be taken out with a four-card Major. He explains that take-out is unsound except in unusual hands with great four-card Major strength, side support, and a blank or singleton. Two example hands illustrate when four-card Major take-outs are advised or risky.

Hanis Jeson

Hand-tailored Silk Mufflers From Switzerland

Hand-tailored all silk mufflers made in Switzerland with swanky colorings for day or evening wear priced at 5 dollars. In Truhu washable silk dot patterns offered at 3 dollars.

Switzerland

Silky Ties Debut New Designs in Quality Range

Silky Ties unveils a range of new designs noted for splendid quality and modest pricing around $1.50 each, signaling a value emphasis for shoppers seeking stylish options.

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