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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1927

Page

15

Pioneer Lodge Sons of St George Installs Officers

Pioneer lodge No 79 Sons of St George installed officers before about 100 visitors at St. Shall on Stratford avenue. George Sheashy district deputy grand president was installing officer assisted by Herbert Hickman grand messenger. Officers installed included Holt Wales Tooth Wond Smith Stradling Sfinger Pict Tooth Jenkinson Murgatroyd Ritchings. Representatives from Naugatuck and Ansonia attended. several extemporaneous floor speeches followed. secretary and treasurer reported increased membership and a substantial lodge surplus.

Pioneer Lodge No 79 Sons of St. George St. Shall Stratford Avenue Magna Carta Tudge Bridgeport George Sheashy Ansonia Herbert Hickman Lewis Holt Dent Edward C Wales John W .Tooth Imessenger John W Wond Thomas Smith Samuel Stradling George Sfinger Herold L Pict Arthur Tooth Sentinel Simon Jenkinson George Murgatroyd Thomas Ritchings Naugatuck

Legion Colonel demands truth after Doty release

Doty speaks on Legion horror stories and discipline at Legion Ia Girls' School. He says the colonel asserts justice and denies offenses by Legion officers. Doty emphasizes strict discipline and questions laxity, noting no brutal treatment by any ranking officer.

Koty

Spanish War Veterans Delegation Heads to Stamford

A delegation from Lieutenant N. W Bishop camp United Spanish American War Veterans will attend the Frederick A. Hill camp annual election of officers and smoker at the state armory in Stamford. The group will depart from the armory by automobile at 6 30 p m.

N. W Bishop Frederick A. Hill State Armory Stamford Tonhcat Ermory

New London State Cop Suspended From Force

Hartford Dec 3 By Associated Press State Policeman George Sisson of New London attached to the Groton detachment has been suspended from the force, admitted today by State Police Commissioner Robert T Hurley. Details not yet furnished but the offense stems from his report of an accident involving the state police car used by him. Sisson is the son of Representative George W Sisson of New London whose father runs the school fund bureau in the state treasurer's office.

Hartford Associated Fiss George Sisson New London Groton Vrtacks Robert T. Hurley Hurley Sisson George W. Sisson School Fund Bureau State Measurer’s

State to Seize Land for Hammonasset Beach

The state park and forest commission began condemnation to seize five Madison properties for expansion of Hammonasset Beach State Park. Deputy attorney general Ernest Aveill and agent A J Turnefield inspected the sites as the commission seeks title. Owners named are Rose B Smith Hartford Mabel G Harlowe Springfield and Theresa Caon stands Madison.

Hartford Dec iBy Associated Press State Park and Forest Commission Madison Hammonasset Beach Ernest L Aveill J Turne Supmer Edward L Reynolds Ewt Haven Samuel C Doty Button Hill Trvotved Rose B Smith Mabel Harlowe Springfield Theresa Caonstands

The Marmola Method to Banishing Fat

Modern research shows the right way to banish fat is to turn food into fuel rather than fat. Marmola Prescription tablets claim to supply a natural element the body lacks and have been used for 20 years with millions of boxes sold. Each box contains a booklet explaining the formula and why results occur, offered for one dollar from your druggist.

Fashion Tea Models of Junior League to Act

Mrs. Frederick Eb Morgan of 200 Park Place will model at the Junior League fashion tea with other league members listed. A Labrador article sale is planned for United Church on December 14 tied to Sir Wilfred Grenfell’s lecture. Sir Wilfred and Lady Grenfell will attend. plans include hosting by Mr. and Mrs. Wincks. The illness of Mrs. C. V. Barrington postpones the play Ragey Muffin until after January 1.

Frederick EB. Morgan Broderick E. Morgan Park Place D. M. Read Company John Field Norman J. Gaynor Lawrence M. Cornwall W. Gerald Lineburgh Ethel Skinner Sally Lavery H. Ellis Briggs Province L. Pogue Bradford Warner Alfred Bishop Sasco Hill Labrador United Church Wilfred T. Grenfell United Church Forum Gabra‘dor Bishop Wilfred Maus C. N. Worthen L. T. Warner Henry W. Hincks Alma Becker Carolyn Chapman Gresham Griggs Thomas Kirkham Robert Hincks Lady Grenfell Robert 8. Wincks Grovers Avenue Sir Alfred and Lacy Grenfell Bridgeport C. V . Barrington Ragey Muffin Dorothy Dowel A. Lawrence Riker Pilgrim Hall Charles W. Cyrus Rusling Plate Junior League Family Welfare Society Paul Blackburn Ralph Blackburn Andrew R. Smith John A. Rusling Harvey Hubbell Louisearlland Virginia Anderson Charles MM Ladies Aid Society The Stratfield Baptist Church Fannie Washburn Fred Bennett E M. Hill Esther Deachfield Madison Schior Parent-Teacher Association Frederick Monroe Card Marion E. Rannells Bridgeport Society of Mental Hygiene

Miss Mohican chosen at dance in era event

Miss Maria Sullivan was selected as Miss Mohican after a formal dance hosted by the Mohican Athletic Association. Over 600 attendees heard the judges, Fred Westine Roy Gregory and Kenneth Kochi, announce the winner as part of a colonial ball entertainment program led by John M Sullivan and his wife Miss Marie Sullivan.

Maria Sullivan Mohican Elpha Molutran Athletic Misa H.shop Anima Meigeou Catherine Jacobs Fred Wetsiine Roy Gregory Kenneth Kochi Atha Robert and Lorine Andes James Swuncers Willian Goldeman Alice Gregory Jack Finley John M Sullivan Mahtean Athletic Festeration Sfter Maile Sullivan Andrew Pepp John Hannon Joan Caasidy Michael Chow Charles Slauss

Man accosts cop and threatens death in Danbury

Det 5 By Special Cor respondent reports an insane man approached Officer Fatholman Lewis saying he might do something rash perhaps kill someone. He claimed escape from a California sanitarium two years ago and wandered since. He showed vague army references, was locked up for the night, and arrangements were made to transfer him to the state hospital at Middletown for identification and care.

Danbury Det Fatholman Harry Lewis Lewis Mason B. Sel- Jeck California Army State Hospital Middletown

Fishermen Paint Swordfish Blades In Portland Harbor

Portland, December 6. Sword painters of the Portland fleet decorate swords from their winter home after an annual swordfish cruise. Each three foot blade is scraped and sanded, glossed, colored with pigments, and fitted with a wooden handle by a carver before display, with most swords given away rather than sold.

Portland Associated Press

Tammany Hall Sold Dems Move Uptown Wigwam

New York Dec 5 The Tammany Hall organization has decided to relocate its wigwam after 60 years on 14th Street. Leader George W Olvany announced the present site was sold to an unnamed buyer and that the party was negotiating to buy a new site. The move aims to secure a building better suited to its needs.

New York Associated Press Tammany 14Th Street George W. Olvany Tammany Leader Democratic Organization Olvany

Police Seek Relatives of Man Who Died Here

Bridgeport police sought relatives of Howard Vanderslice of 1401 Stratford avenue who died early Sunday morning of a cerebral hemorrhage after being rushed to Bridgeport hospital by Dr Haberlin. Two sons believed living in Rochester Pennsylvania were telegrammed to locate Raymond Vanderslice and his brother and notify them of their father’s death. The funeral is set for tomorrow and officials hope the sons can reach the service.

Howard Vanderslice Stratford Avenue Bridgeport Co. BE. Haberlin Rochester Pennsylvania Raymond Vanderslice

Lottery Tickets Found As Man Is Searched

Tony Capodagli of 772 Madison Avenue was taken into custody on High Street after patrolman Bartholomew Sheridan spotted suspicious conduct. A pocket search at police headquarters recovered 50 lottery tickets. He is charged with breach of the peace, bond set at 8100, and claims the tickets were his own purchases for personal use.

Iio High Street Bartholomew Sheridan Tony Capodagl Madison Avenue Senen Iis Geof A. Washbiau Tony Bond Capodagli Des

Typewriter Stolen From Hotel Room

Police report filed yesterday afternoon by Philip Clark of the Amon Hotel. A portable typewriter was taken from his room during his absence.

Philp Clark Amion Hotel

Car Stolen From City Street In East Mudgeport

A car owned by Abraham Aé senisky of 202 Bunnell Street was stolen last night from its parking place at Kosyuth Street and East Washington Avenue. The owner found it missing at 9:30 PM and notified police who circulated a description of the vehicle. The machine bore registration F-£ 000.

East Mudgeport Abraham Aésenisky Bunnell Street Kosyuth Street Washington Avenue Borg Reistration

Kansas City Favored by Butler for G O P Meet

Washington dispatch notes that Chairman Butler supports Kansas City for the Republican convention, stirring debate among RNC members as they weigh Kansas City, San Francisco, Detroit, and others. Delegations from multiple cities arrive to present their cases, with a decision expected Wednesday.

Kansas City Butler Washington Associated Press The World San Francisco Detroit Missouri City

Yale Alumnus John M. Comley May Become Judge

The Yale Law School alumnus John M. Comley is favored to become judge amid a contest with Walter D. Makepeace of Waterbury. Makepeace, connected to Waterbury industry and related to Mark L. Sperry, gains support through Terence Carmody and local leaders as Hartford county contenders fade.

Yale Law School Walter D. Makepeace Waterbury Waterbury District Court Comley Judge Makepeace Terence F. Carmody State Bar Association Mark L. Sperry Scovill Manufacturing Company Charles 8. Sperry Hartford County

Bridgeport Harbor Project Receives 4500000 Allocation

A River and Harbor report to Congress by Major General Edgar Jadwin requests 45,0000 for Bridgeport harbor to dredge 150000 cubic yards, enabling larger drafts. Connecticut totals 438,000 with allocations for Thames river 300,000 and Norwalk 70,000, plus Southport and Milford projects. The 645,000 for administration and contingencies covers harbor work as breakwaters require repairs.

Bridgeport Congress Edgar Jadwin Army Engineers Connecticut Pequonnock River Ma‘jor Jadwin Anchorage Fayerweather Island Aea Fan Harbor Thames Hartford Southport Norwalk Thames River Providence Jadwin Milford Harbor

Palais du Maroc in Bridgeport Sets Oriental Mood

Natalie reveals plans for Palais du Maroc at 4 Cannon Street in Bridgeport. The Moroccan style restaurant, still under construction, features a blue ceiling with gold stars, white walls with orange trim, and Moorish decor designed by the proprietor Fortune Seror’s uncle. Even before opening, gifts and imported items are sold, while local shops like Louise Faxon Knapp’s studio showcase vibrant decor and Christmas wares.

Palais du Maroc Bridgeport Cannon Street Fortune Seror Morocco Mile Seror St. Morgosef Palais Louise Faxon Knapp Fairfield Avenue Mrs Knapp

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Jusi Pioneer Lodge Legion Colonel Doty Soldier Clare Legion Legion Ia Girls Clare America Stamford New London State FORCE Will Mary B. Henshaw Arthur Wirt Robinson Robinson France U. S. Aquitania Deauville Hisle Henshaw Archibald McNeil Carmella Ponslle Fanny Crosby Pym Miss Ponselle McNeil Sara Shean Fryer Y. W.C Galden HL Stree Jonathan Grout Brooklawn Park Bradford G. Warner Fairtitid Oouncheon Brooklawn Country Club Paul Blackhirn Indige Lie Rionl EB Wilson Fanciild Wheeler Hage Congdon Post, American Legion Gene Tunney Bridgeport Central High School Jeane Hansen Stratford Richard Fitzpatrick Stracin, Jr New York City North End Parent Teacher Association of Stratford Thorsday Washington School TE. Toulson Harriet Allen Stanley C. Naramore the Stratfield E. G. Batchelor Bella Boubier F. Caim Long Hill Boubier Lincoln Qyrde James W. Davis Advent Christian Church Mary Cristy Wheeler Katherine Buns Alice Connors Mary Lamb Nellie Sherwood Berisha Sherry Adeline Clocher Mary Hewes Emly Jepson Annie Toomey Huger Barlett Mary Stickler Rose Stephen Nellie Holden Mery Thorpe Bessie Rice Marie Sullivan Athletic Association Portland Fleet Tammany Hall John M. Comley Nileford Harbor Housatonic River Johnson Electric Jos Natalie Knollwood Stratfield William A. Nichols Tollsome Hill Eastwood Roads Bayer Arcade Harold Borck & Stevens Bakery John Peter Ives D. M. Read's Read Priscilla Boston Blue Uke & Car Meigs & Co Edith Crawford Laundry Crawford Steiger Poole Co Viking Ship Peeing City Savings Bank Richard W. Cogswell Sparper
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