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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1926

Page

8

Board awards contracts for new school and staffing changes

The Board of Education awarded the Capitol Telegraph school contract to Shaughnessy for 56, marking other bids at 84.4. A transportation contract to Connaught for Maplewood pupils was approved, with several janitorial and staffing changes including appointing Milas Mildred Encrowe and replacing Maud Lilien Ree Blick Rock. The pension for Albert Schmidt and temporary janitorial staff adjustments were approved as portables on Capitol Avenue were addressed.

Board of Education Capitol Old South School Trantstan Avenue Getrit Capltelverte School Willam Fodhoiuchness Jr, Inc Jack Oo Calibts Fonds Carroll ER Cdts Conneaut Company Maplewond Fapitol Avenu Mies Mae Albert Schmidtin Brookschoe Busine John B. Wynkoop Schmidtin Inet Ase Vie Wyn- Rong Charles Ro Greene Island Brook School Pausine Avenue Falieane Avenue R. Bheman Wien William B. Coler

Rupture treatment and cautions from an old medical note

A fragmented memory describes rupture issues and a doctor advising surgery as a last resort. The text mentions delays, attempts at quick fixes, and concerns about an operation with references to various names and places in a medical context.

Central High School venues for Christmas and Notre Dame club concert

The Manufacturers' Association seeks use of Central High School auditorium for a December 23 Christmas entertainment. Knights of Columbus request use of the same hall for a January 3 concert by the Notre Dame Gler club. The business reports monthly activities and acceptance.

Manufacturers’ Association Central High School Ita Knights Ofolumbus Notre Dame Gler Club

Four Appeals On Zoning Rulings Granted By Board

The Board of Appeals granted four zoning petitions yesterday afternoon with no competition. Approval included a three car garage at Linwood Avenue and Normin Street, while other cases covered setbacks and conversion plans. An additional appeal by Alderman Wilbert Sanford for a Putnam and Noble corner station was set for December 20, along with Mrs Henry Hunt’s plan to partition a barn at 1347 Boston Avenue.

Fise Board of Appeals On City Auto Company Linwood Avenue Normin Street Wood Avenue War Flemed Wilbert Sanford Wo Hubbell Building Company Ttenry M. Hunt Boston Avenue

Highball Seized Grace Arrested in Liquor Raid

A ginger ale highball on the bar led state and local police to arrest saloonkeeper Andrew Grace of 216 Seaview Avenue for liquor law violations. Officers seized the drink a gallon jug of liquor and other containers during a search with a warrant. Grace, already twice convicted of liquor law violations, faces a third court appearance.

Andrew Grace Seaview Avenue Grace Maloney Murphy McNamara Gunzenhauser

New Hampshire clamps down on gambling in Ashland county

In Ashland Grafton county, county officials led by Clark Bo Frost and aides launched a county cleanup against all forms of gambling from penny machines to poker and punchboards. Prosecutions yielded fines totaling 1929 dollars as authorities coordinate a statewide crackdown through Plymouth and surrounding towns.

Ashland N. H Grafton Clark Bo Frost Blores and Averages Co Oraidmt Incel Amon Hanl Church Solteiter Ard Hi Gidea Plymouth

Mentha Pepsin Promises Fast Relief From Stomach Ailments

An advertisement touts Mentha Pepsin as a quick remedy for stomach distress including indigestion and gastritis. It claims to ease dizziness and depression tied to chronic stomach disturbance, with a pleasant taste and healthful effects, available at drug stores nationwide.

Trial May Begin On Murder Case Here Tomorrow

The Superior Criminal Court led by Judge Alfred C. Baldwin prepared for key docket actions with murder charges against Frank Pulitane of this city and Horey Surgiovanni of Norwalk. One case likely goes to trial tomorrow while pleas for others may move to manslaughter.

Superior Criminal Court Alfred C. Baldwin Frank Pulitane Horey Surgiovanni Norwalk Tomorow Duraon Cheshire Reformatory Waa Hauar John W. Banks Superior Court Racenty

Holiday Rum Bad Analysis Reveals Springfield

Dec. 13 in Maas Massachusetts Springfield AP reports federal agents identify a new holiday liquor called Prult whiskey. The bootleg mix re-distills painters thin nerve to fit Christmas demand and shows low grade alcohol with traces of wood alcohol. No reliable indicator exists for its dangerous character.

Springfield Maas

Easton Community Events and Lectures Highlight Local Week

Rev Howard Warren spoke at a rural church program in Lee Mi o church Sunday night. Easton Grange holds a meeting December 14 in Orange hall with Miss Mary Turnes and a program including piano solo recitation vocal duet and educational reading. Christmas observances at Easton Grange December 26 feature a tree and presents. children prepare a program. A choir rehearsal for the Lee Mr. church is set for December 17 at the Marsh home. A minstrel show is planned December 14 at the firehouse by Park Cf Minster Troup with dancing and refreshments. The Three Pegs will perform December 17 at Grange hall under Easton Grange entertainment committee. Fundraising gatherings include a chowder supper at Sephney Baptist Church. residents attend various Grange meetings and social events.

John Logan Misa Regli Steucek Easton Grapse Mae Booth Charles Turney New York Lee Mr Robert Marsh Firehouse Park Cf Minster Troup Baseball Club of Easton Grange Hall CWC Tass Stratfield Baptist Church Htertainment Committee Easton Grange Erwin Edwards Minfred Candee Sephney Baptist Church Livnard Knight Albert Johns

Italian Star Says She Never Had a Sweetheart on Tour

Italian-American opera singer Cusolina Giamini, 24, arrived after European debuts and told reporters she has never had a flirtation or a sweetheart. She explained a wink meant nothing to her, and credited prayer before performances as part of her success. She will reside in Philadelphia before a concert tour, accompanied by her mother Mrs. Antonietta Giannini.

New York Dec Cusolina Giamini Gotme Philadelphia Antonietta Giannini

Danbury Bus Driver Held In Reckless Driving Case

Harold C Williams chauffeur of a Danbury Bethel tramper bus was arrested by Patrolman Dyard McNally on reckless driving and disobeying officers. Williams, defended by J Mors Ives, allegedly backed into traffic after a Malin Street to Wooster Square turn, creating a jam before resuming.

Danbury Harold C. Wiliams Bethel Danbury Power and Fraction Willilama Dyard McNally Williams J. Mors Ives Traction Company Danbury and Bethel Street

Many Connecticut Boys at Wesleyan

Prof J W Hewitt dean of freemen at Wesleyan University Middletown presents statistics on 206 freshmen. 783 pursue BA 66 BA and 29 Pi B. New York leads residence with 51, Connecticut 41, Pennsylvania 24, New Jersey 22, Massachusetts 20. Occupations show law 18, medicine 17, business 16, teaching 14, engineering 12, ministry 11. Churches vary Metiadians 58, Episcopalians 33, Congregationalists 7, Presbyterians 19. Baptists Catholics Jews Lutherans follow. Athletics favor tennis. football baseball basketball also strong. Music, vocal and instrumental, plus drama and debate noted.

J. W. Hewitt Fredamen Wesleyan University Middletown New York Connecticut Pennsylvania New Jersey Massachusetts Wesleyan

Trip with Gun Injures Danbury Man’s Foot

Special Martin Reed of DeForest Corners New York sustained severe injuries to his left foot when a hunting trip ended with a gun discharging as he fell. The shell shattered ankle bones and tore skin, after which Reed was treated by Dr. C. W. Boynton in Brewster before being admitted to Danbury Hospital.

Danbury Martin Reed DeForest Corners N. Y Dor C. W Boynton Brewster Danbury Hospital

Oil heater smok es firemen summoned in Queenwich

Firemen were called to the home of Mrs W Teufel on West Putnam avenue when an oil heater began to smoke. The firemen extinguished the smoke and left within minutes with no damage reported.

Queenwich Mra

Two Held in Theft of Car in New York

Darien police arrested Neal B. Vautiquette of New York and James Doyle of Brooklyn yesterday for auto theft. They were taken to New York by detectives for further action.

New York Darien Erneal B. Vautiquette James Doyle Ath Hirst Street Brooklyn Afoy Anderson

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