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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1927

Page

8

Levy Fatally Stricken. Vehicle Collision Near Bridgeport

Joseph A. Levy died from a heart attack while starting to drive from a curb near the Bridgeport Street institution company on State Street. His car rolled forward, struck another, and he collapsed at the wheel. Levy, proprietor of Park City Sign Co, was treasurer of Temple Lodge No. 127. He is survived by Estelle his wife, a daughter Alene Lederer, a son Herbert E. Levy, four sisters and a grandson. Burial at B’Nal Israel Cemetery after funeral at his home at 112 Poplar Street tomorrow afternoon at 9 o’clock.

Joseph A. Levy Popla B'Nal Israel Levy Bridgeport Inst Company Trail Iter Aleady Mi Levy Park City Temple Lodge Levy'a Estelle H. Levy Alene Lederer Herbert E. Levy New York Frank Pantz St. Petersbug Florida Catherine Reavély Wallineford San Franco

Borah Supporter to Talk Law Enforcement

John H Fones of Oakland California brother of the late Civillon Fones former mayor and uncle of Dr Alfred Foner will speak at Bridgeport Christian Union tomorrow evening at 7 30 about strict enforcement of the Eighteenth amendment and will urge Senator Borah of Idaho as a champion of law enforcement noting the amendment has reduced intoxicant use among minors.

John H Fones Oakland Cal Civillon Fones Borah Idaho Senate Committee On Foreign Relations Fones

Two Compensation Claims Dismissed

Charles Ekos of 42 State Street and Walter Minich of allied Baculen Murure both lost compensation claims. Ekos, a cook at Central Lunch, injuried his leg moving goods. an infection followed and he quit work. The commissioner found insufficient proof to support the claim. Minich, employed by Eastern Malleable Iron, claimed finger ankylosis from moving a barrel. the commissioner ruled the finger condition predated the injury and dismissed the claim.

Charles Ekos State Street Central Lunch Bankers Indemnity Company of Hartford Bet Buckingham Ekos Budgeport Hospital Ekon Buckingham Walter Minich Alian Baculen Murure Agaist Minich

Highway Forces Keep Roads Open in Snowbound Winter

Snow blankets rural roads as state and county departments mobilize to keep main routes passable. Nebraska adds 25 to 50 plows, while Wisconsin, the Dakotas, Iowa and Michigan strengthen lines with snow fences and tractor patrols to avert drifts. Tractors with plows clear paths, with one Wisconsin tractor delivering milk on a sled mounted wagon for lactated sections.

Chicago Associated Press Nebraska Northwest Canada Wisconsin Dakotas Iowa Michigan Antigo Wis

Exams Authorized For Service Schools In Washington

Representative James P Glynn of Connecticut has authorized the Civil Service Commission to hold preliminary examinations for appointment to the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis Maryland and the United States Military Academy at West Point New York. Examinations will be held in Waterbury on January 7 applicants must reside in the Fifth Connecticut District. One appointment will be made to each academy with entrants entering July 1 1828. Glynn reports 35 West Point applications and 12 Annapolis applicants.

Washington, D. C James P Glynn Winsted Civil Service Commission United States Naval Academy Antappolis United States Miliary Academy West Point Watebury Glynn Annapolis

Dollar social aids Huntington church fund drive

The Ladies' aid of Huntington Congregational church held a dollar social that raised nearly $25 and featured varied tales of how funds were earned. Activities include a Christmas party December 27 and a January 2 supper, with plans for barrel outreach and organ repair proceeds. A school health talk by Child Welfare is planned for December 19 at Huntington school.

Huntington Congregational Church Lois Bailey Susan Farmill River Grange Parent-Teacher Association Duces Child Welfare Association Huntington School Marie Giannino Louis Baldwin Charles MiNard, Jr Edwin S Vargoshe John Wheeler Long Hill Fairfield County Farm Bureau Charles W Goldspink Huntington Street Blue Ribbon Senior Sewing Club Charles Etzel Huntington Fie Company Thursdge Operntog Charles E Wheeler Stratted bin Huntington Republican Club Farmul River Grenge Young People's League Farmill River Drange Hall Ing

Thompson's Platform Amplified With Referendum War Stop

Chicago December 8 AP Mayor Thompson amplifies his platform with amendments to America first. He calls for a constitutional amendment to require referendum approval for overseas draft or war and suggests global peacedefense by worldwide referendum agreements.

Chicago Thompson America

Campaign for Uplift of American Menu Initiated

A national drive to uplift the American menu opens in Chicago with chefs and caterers forming a committee to standardize soups and dishes. Fred Schmidt of Louisville criticizes vague names and calls for clear explanations of ingredients. C L Schweitzer of Chicago emphasizes understanding hors d oeuvre and the many aliases of hamburger across languages.

Chicago Dec Chefa Catarera Fred Schmidt Louisville America C. L Schweitzer Dtuke Marlborough

Gray, Maine theatre executive dies in Lewiston

Neal McGray, 50, head of Maine and New Hampshire Theatres and operator of Paramount theatres east of New York, died after years of ill health. He started in Portsmouth NH twelve years ago with a small hall showing motion pictures and stage acts.

Lewiston Neal Los Angeles Cal William P Grey Maine and New Hampshire Maine New Hamphre Vermont Paramount Theatres New York Boston McGray Heath Pacific Coast Adolph Sukor Portsmouth NH

Queens Hockey Team May Abandon Tour

Kingston Ont Dec 3 The Queens Hockey Club may cancel its planned tour to New York New Haven Boston and Springfield due to heavy expenses and insufficient guarantees from American clubs to cover local costs. The move follows unofficial reports this morning.

Kingston, Ont Associated Press Queens Hockey Club New York New Haven Boston Springfield Mass Trevel

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