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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1927

Page

15

Navy rescue coverage shows faults and praise, reporter says

Boston Post writer George C. MacGuiggan argues the navy misjudged public沟pr­ess need while detailing rescue attempts for the sunken S-4. He notes Rear Admiral Brumby supported divers under brutal conditions, and that criticism intensified as divers faced gale winds, cold, and risky operations to reach the torpedo room.

Navy Boston Post Admiral Brumby George C. MacGuiggan Boston Paper MacGuiggen MacGuiggan Paulding Boston Sturteysit U. S Falcon Bren U.S. S. Bushnell Fortsmouth Whaty Yard Lark Maillard Frank H. Brumby Larkana Sule Thomas Eadie Fife Tnis Ufe Ataeb Michels Floppe Philadel Phin Chelsea Naval Hospital Falcon Eft Coast Guard J. King India Edward Etlsberg Launcers Portsmouth Navy Yard Henrr Hartley Brumby Provincetown Torspedo Roen Moen Pefer Oval Provincelows Fle Falcon Phose Alourd Mason Associated Press Washington Charlestown Navy Yard Mimen

Milford Officers Respond to Busy Day of Fires and Crashes

Milford fire crews answered three alarms on Monday including two grass fires on Buckingham Avenue and Elbow Street with rapid extinguishment. Police logged three accidents on Bridgeport Avenue and the turnpike near Seven Gables, none serious, plus a reckless driving arrest. Two youths aged ten and thirteen were later admonished after wreath thefts and an extended spree ending at local theaters and Walnut Beach.

Milford Det Fire and Police Carleton Heady Cherry Street Buckingham Avenue Devon Elbow Street Bridgeport Avenue Berwyn Street Frank Rowntree Oronoque Stratford Bridgeport David Calechman Goffe Street New Haven Calechman Rowntree Otto Harold Chase Bridgeport Turnpike Seven Gables Katherine Ditlon Relay Place Stamford Bessie Gilpatrick Broad Street Barker's Crescent Street Capital Theatre Walnut Beach Colonial Theatre Gulbrenner Aleng Everett G. Knoll

Comet Discoverer Barnard’s Nashville House Story

Dr. R G Aitken recounts how Edward Barnard, famed as a great observer, used prize money from comet discoveries to buy a Nashville house known as the Comet House. The story covers Barnard’s career, notable feats, and his humble character.

Nashville Tenn Edward Emergon Barnard R. G. Aitken Aitken Lick University of California American Association For the Advancement of Science Barnard Fr. Aitken Dr. Aitken Lewis Swift H. H. Warner Rochester New York Warner Astronom Lick Observatory Yorkes Ooservatory Wisconsin Tn. Aitken Jupiter A& A Alt~xen

Red Men aid 70 children with Christmas entertainment

Ackenash Tribe of Red Men hosted nearly 70 underprivileged town children at the Broad street wigwam. A dinner, a Santa figure, gifts, and a varied program followed, including clown acts, dances, and songs. One youngster unable to attend was provided transportation and special arrangements.

Walter Roder Milford Hospital Rose Meroth Orchard Street New Haven Miss Meroth Miss Mercy James Chiaretti Prince x Street Edward Doyle George Street Belle Lamson West Ivy Street Wit Brown Capitol Avenue Hartford Miss Lamson Chiaretti Lambert Doyle

Gala Holiday Week Celebrated At Polis Vaudeville

Tomorrow Polis Vaudeville presents First National film French Dressing starring H. B. Warner Lois Wilson Clive Brook and Lilyan Tashman on a Paris sightseeing dream. The bill includes The American Girl Collegiate Capers Laughology and more with Joan Page Six Whirlwind Steppers and Frear Baggot Frear. Also Chaos Frolics of 1927 Marlon Davies in Quality Street and Our Gang Comedy screens.

POLS Polis Vaudeville Theatre H. B. Warner Joan Page Billy Tart Martin Sands Mildred Doone Haven MacQuarrie Marlon Davies James Barrie Quality Street Marion Davies Conrad Nagel OCR Gang

Gilbert and Greta Garbo Star in Love at Majestic

John Gilbert and Greta Garbo headline the Christmas Week program at Majestic Theatre in a lively Love presenting Garbo as the tragic Anna and Gilbert as the wily lead. The feature is backed by a novelty prologue In a Toy Shop and a brief program including The Collegians Majestic News and other bits.

Gilbert Greta Garbo Mamestic John Gilbert Polit: Majestic Theatre Miss Garbo Anna Gilbert i Daniel Quilty Collegians Majestic News

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