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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1927

Page

2

Bandits Use Auto Ram to Crack Philadelphia Bank

A bank in Philadelphia was robbed by bandits who used a car as a battering ram, escaping with about $11,000 in cash. The sedan crashed through the outer wall, with gunfire and a tense chase by police as officers pursued suspects through streets and alleys. The incident drew a large police response and a jury later weighed the evidence.

Philadelphia Abe Exander Ferris Charles Cithlin Camden

Greenwich Woman to Take Bar Examination

A Greenwich resident plans to take the bar examination after a period of study. The article notes discussion of the exam process and mentions local individuals connected to the event, including Redmond and Brower Greenich Thread.

Greenwich

Roads Are Landed at Newtown to Aid Motorists

Roads and sidewalks were landed in Newtown to help motorists despite heavy work. State and local departments coordinated to improve routes, guiding residents and easing travel during ongoing repairs and detours.

Newtown

Fire equipment deemed unsafe by Newtown fire chief

Acting Chief John A Calgon of the Newtown Hook and Ladder company and a fire inspectors board member reported a defective device. It was separated and may be safe to restart in a few days. The Newtown Athletic Club barred its basketball team from using the dressing rooms after a December 10 game at Center ACG Cit of Bridgeport.

John A Calgon Newtown Hook and Ladder Company Chimory Newtown Athletic Chi Ihe Slige Fil ACG Cits Brideport

Realty records list transfer deeds across multiple properties

Biranty Deeds Willad Cr Belioff transfers to Otte Beloit et al. Lomwvne to Lice. Podolott & Sons and others convey parcels on Bash and Berksh ire avenues. several transfers show prices from $1,200 to $31,000 to Credit Association and others. entries include Joseph Chernes on Bash Avenue and other firms like Budgeperl Tish corp and Belt Realty on Vist Avenue.

Biranty Willad Belioff Beloit Eit Simnmlt Fornabin Et al Hullet Saulerson Lomwvne Lice Podolott & Sons Luc Joseph Chernes Liams Martone Reilly Joseph J Caffell Alvin Wharme Street John Berkshire Avenue Helen Street Joseph Chevys Vist Avenue

Two Local Persons To Receive Bequests

Adele M Jeverty of 359 Washington Avenue is bequeathed a portion and a contingent interest in the residue plus all furniture in the will of her late brother William J Murphy of the New York Athletic Club who died in New York in December. The will was probated in New York today but not yet appraised. James R Leverty of 368 Washington Avenue receives a contingent interest in the residue.

Adele M Jeverty Washington Avenue Wiliam J Murphy New York Athletic Club New York James R Leverty

Shriners Aid Crippled Children This Christmas Season

Pyramis temple of Mio and Wisconsin will not distill biscuits this year but will distribute funds to crippled and fortunate children and send a charitable contribution to Shriners Hospital. Mass planned in spring to mark the effort.

Shriners SON Mio& WI Willvsteid

Elks Plan Christmas Party for Children

Bridgeport Elks set December 28 at 4 PM for a charity Christmas party for about 1000 children at the Finks Club. Organized by DG A Mersne with Bike om nutter and other Elks volunteers distributing gifts to attendees.

ELKS Bridgeport Bile Vint Plas Sme Finks ¢Lub Streed Cacet Dg A Mersne

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