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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1927

Page

11

Musical Recital by Bubblig and Roosevelt at Stratfield Hotel

Richard Bubblig, billed with Emily Roosevelt, to perform a joint recital under the Musical Research club on Wednesday evening December 7 at the Stratfield hotel. The program features American-born composers and works, including Kodaly, Debussy, Brehms, Bach, Schoenberg, and Mussolini. Roosevelt to sing arias from Der Freischutz.

Richard Bublg Emily Roosevelt Stratfield Hotel Musical Research Club

King Re-Elected Head Of G A R Post Here

For the sixth consecutive year Fran's A Kile was elected commander of the Elas Hoxe Jr Post No 3 6 A Ro during yesterday's noon meeting in the rooms. Other officers elected included so on vice quarters Fichn and Junior one-commander Themes Brac ker chaplain Edward T Abbott surgeon Wo Hall officer of the wax crsepi Py, officer of the guard Thomas Walker. The installation of officers will occur on the first Thursday in January. Current membership stands at 1598 with peak membership at 1200.

Elas Hoxe Jr O Mater Ures Bracker Chaplan Edward T Abbott Stir Wo Hall Crsepi Py Thomas Walker Ft Janary

Dawes Rules Out 1928 Bid Favors Lowden

Washington December 1 Vice President Dawes repeated he is not a presidential candidate and backed Frank O Lowden. He met President Coolidge and Mellon Pershing and spoke with Senators on organization and Senate seating issues. Congressional leaders planned calls to discuss his forthcoming speech.

Washington Associated Press Dawes Coolidge Frank O Lowden Emipheticell Ni Coolidge Mellon Pershing Capitol Woolen S .Uare Pennsylvania Frank L Smith Ilinois George

Junior College to Offer Evening Courses

Everett Cortrigat president of the Junior College of Connecticut announced that evening courses aimed at earning college credit will be offered next winter. The program will cover languages literature social studies mathematics commercial subjects and miscellaneous cultural topics with admission requirements hours and credits to be detailed in a forthcoming bulletin.

Serry Junior College of Conneticut Everett Cortrigat

Legless Veteran Archie Poirter Dies in Providence

World War I veteran Archie Poirter, born in this city, died in Providence Rhode Island on Monday after living there for three years. He lost both legs in the war while serving in the 192nd Infantry of the 28th Division and was a member of the Haney W Congdon Post of the American Legion.

Archie Poirile Archie Poirter Providence Ben Poirter 192Nd Infantry Hany W Congdon American Legion

City Board Eyes New Ambulance Purchase

The city dispensary board debated needing a new ambulance as the current unit is worn out. Angus P Thorne and Dr William H Curley were assigned to draft a tentative budget for the purchase, aiming for approval at the next meeting in January before submission to the board of apportionment and taxation. Dr Curley was reelected board chairman, with Miss Katherine Hehir as secretary and supervisor of clinics and Miss Mary O Kane as assistant.

Ciy Algonquin Club Angus P Thorne Department of Welfare Willem H Curley Thorne Curley Hve Leen Ion Culley Katherine Hehir Mary O Kane

New Head of Legion Honored at Dinner Dance

The Harry W Congdon post Amer ican Legion feted Commander Henry Sullivan with a dinner and dance at the Legion home. About 75 members attended as post speakers included Rev Henry E Keell, 1st Commander George Movie Attorney A Bchwainz Di S 6 Green berg, William Bullou, Sackr Adjutant Thomas Keenan and Mrs Han Jey. Sullivan received a gold watch and gave a brief speech.

Harry W Congdon Post American Legion Henry Sullivan Legion Ladies Auxilary Pird Faulkner Henry E Keéll St George’s Episcopal Church Commmander George Bchwainz Greenberg William Bullou Thomas Keenan Han Jey

Vocational Leaders Plan Connecticut Conference

Directors of the American Vocational Association Connecticut branch met at Bridgeport Brass to plan the annual conference in New Haven on January 12. Topics include Foreman Conference work in industry and Education In Agriculture and the Building Trades. F Trinder was named a delegate to the national convention in Los Angeles December 17–20.

Bridgeport Brass Company Chamber of Commerce New Haven F . Trinder American Vocational Association Los Angeles

Coat Not Paid For Court Case In Fairfield

Mary S Parson of Fairfield sues Simon Bawer in Common Pleas over a leopard skin coat. She says a 1924 agreement set the price at 205 dollars with a first payment of 15 dollars, coat to stay with Bawer until fully paid, and she asserts she has paid 242 dollars to date.

Common Pleas Court Mary S Parson Fairfield Simon Bawer Main Street Bawer Bower

Coat Purchase Balance Clarified in 1627 Billing Dispute

Bawer states the remaining balance was settled by October 31 1627 and Mise Pare fon may take the coat once the final payment is made. The note confirms ownership transfer upon completion of payment.

Bawer

Tug Returns After Long Canal Tow Voyage

After four months towing barged through the New York state canal from New York City to Buffalo, the tug Reserve returns to Bridgeport. The vessel rests at the Bridgeport Towing Company's dock anchored off the harbor. Owned by Engineer William Zeller of Catherine Street, the tug resumes duties.

New York State Canal New York City Buffalo Bridgeport Towing Company Hes William Zeller Cathareine Street

Mussolini assassination rumors denied by Italian agency

The Italian News Agency Stefant emphatically denied reports that Premier Mussolini had been assassinated abroad. The agency described the rumors as absolutely fantastic and said Mussolini was in good health. Meanwhile Red Cross relief work in Vermont’s floods is described by Amelia Wenderoth with letters from Alison Haluj to manage Franklin county efforts.

Kunos Mussolini Stefant London Stock Exchange Descmubis Bpia Red Cross Vemont Amelia Wenderoth Bridgeport Red Cross Alison Halu Franklin County Vermont

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