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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1927

Page

10

One-Trick Squeeze Saves Game For Texas Bridge Star

In a sixth radio bridge game, Mrs. Bradbury of Dallas became declarer in a no trump contract and executed a rare one trick squeeze that secured the game. The play featured Milton C. Work and Wilbur Whitehead for New York, with Evans of Houston and Bradley of Dallas as opponents.

Bridgeport WEAP Milton C. Work Wilbur Whitehead New York Texas E Ll Bradley Dallas Joseph W. Evans Houston Evans Mr. Whitenend West Clun Mr. Weu.x North Mrs. Bradbury East Bradbury South Mr. Evans Mra. Bradbury Bis Evens Mr. Work Mr Evans Dummy Declarer Evan Atwood Hevine Will Work

Darien Coroner Probes Death Of Girl In Collision

Darien December inquest into death of Angelino Curto twenty one of Cos Cob following a taxicab collision with a truck near the All Saints Church. Taxi driver Harold Schnauutz released on bonds of 2600. truck driver John Terp held then released. Medical examiner said death from shock due to nervous condition, not direct injuries. Family members injured minor. taxi and truck damaged. Coroner’s decision expected soon.

Darien John J. Phelan Bridgeport Angelino Curto Dallen Methodist Church Stamford Harold Schneautz Frank Rich Norwalk Schnautz Mianus Park Greenwich John Terp Franklin Street Allston Mass Benjamin Mead Ralph W. Crane Crane B. T. Newman Salvatore Curto John Cos Cobb Stamford Hospital Goroner Phelan

Unidentified man taken to Middletown hospital after Danbury incident

In Danbury on Main street an unidentified 35 year old, well dressed man accosted Patrolman Frank Lewis asking to be arrested for protection, claiming he would kill someone. He claimed to arrive by airplane with John D Rockefeller and may be a former soldier with shell shock. Declared insane by a physician. transported to Middletown State Hospital due to lack of local confinement.

Danbury Frank Lewis Main Street Waa Middletown John DB. Rockefeller Phys Eierene

Workman Breaks Nose in Fall from Ladder at Crescent Avenue

Walter Pipin aged 38 of 48 Harriet street fell about ten feet from a ladder at the new No 2 fire engine house on Crescent avenue yesterday noon fracturing his nose. The city ambulance and Dr. Greenspun treated him on site. He is the third workman to fall from the bulking since construction began.

Crescent Avenue Walter Pipin Harriet Street David Greenspun Plpin

New Traffic Lights Put In Operation

Two newly installed traffic signal sets began operation yesterday at Connecticut and Central avenues and at Madison and North avenues. Twelve additional street corners will be activated as installations are completed.

Connecticut Central Avenues Madison North Avenues

Lieutenant Barton Named Head of Holy Name Society

At St. Patrick's parish annual meeting about 800 men voted Lt. J E Barton of the Bridgeport Police as president of the Holy Name Society. Other officers named were Michael McGarry, secretary Joseph Kelly and Charles McGee treasurer. The event featured WWI official pictures and remarks by Judge Buckley and Prosecutor Shannon.

St. Patrick’s Parish John E. Barton Bridgeport Police Department Holy Name Society of the Church Michael McGarry Joseph Kelly Charles McGee United States War Department William J. Buckley James C. Shannon Shannon James Saunders Bill" Toomey

Huntington Milk Shortage Hits Residents Hard

Huntington residents face milk and egg shortages as higher demand for tuberculin tested cows reduces regular supply. Local dealer Huntington Dairy sourced from another producer to avoid handicaps, while others had to import. Store eggs replace regular eggs for many customers. Community notices include bridge players and Young People's league meeting. several locals ill with whooping cough under doctor care.

Huntington Michael J. West Bridge Huntington Street John B. Dillon Howard L. Moore John West C. Edward Perley Herbert C. Ferris Vivian Graves Margaret Judson Young People's League Farmill River Grange Hall Elizabeth Crowe Staten Island James Nicholas Nichols Vente Samuel Saul White Hills Wallangfors Stephen Beardsley James Ambler New Haven Harold Thomson White Hil David Grant, Jr George Kraemer Jack Kraemer Kenneth Kraemer Church Street

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