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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1927

Page

6

Real Good Time Speech Urges Harmless Fun for Girls

A talk at Olivet Church last night, arranged by the TWCA, urged girls and women to seek wholesome recreation. Miss Statters defined a good time as harmless and clean, cautioning against anything that could harm the mind or body, and warned that popular dances and flirtation can lead to unsafe behavior.

Dev Margaret Slattery Olivet TWCA Haan Ancey Peu Tayeis Speiker

Nominate Bullard for U S Chamber post

A petition nominates Stenim F L Bullard, vice president and plant manager of the Avant Machine Tool Co, for a second term as director of the United States Chamber from the Forty district. Bullard recently completed his first term and has been active with multiple state and regional chambers.

Jeepert Chamber of Come Ties Chamber of Commerce Wasineton Stenim FL Bullard Anvant Machine Tool Company United Hates Chamber Siret Neyy Hest Bullard Minglind Puttach Amore Bridgeport Jwiarther Connecticut Chamber Leg _Commerce Butlard’s Rama Fin Theirsport Chamber New Havenooniversary New Botan Suanchester Chambers Heldgeport Eeation

Police Board Remains Silent on Simson Case

Police officials offered few remarks as the board postponed action on the Simson matter. Prospective rewards were noted, including a $25 reward for information leading to recovery of a stolen vehicle. The meeting focused on funding and procedural steps for subsequent reviews.

Milford Red Men To Go To Bristol

Milford Red Men prepare for Bristol engagement amid uncertain arrangements and partial details. Community speakers and officials discuss the trip logistics as plans develop.

Milford Bristol

Produc ers Seek Restoration of Deleted Portions The Drag

Two men acting for The Drag producers sought to restore deleted script portions after a dress rehearsal attended by police censor Sergeant Joseph T Coughlin. Postmaster Arthur F Connor refused to influence the police, citing department control. Manager Marty Jacoby denied Hartford bans and noted trips to Patterson New Jersey for performances. A second show drew a fair crowd as Coughlin observed from the balcony. Police superintendent Flannagan said 19 complaints were revived after the eliminations.

Unan Arthur F. Connor Standay Uve Bla O Administration Joseph Coughlin Connor Police the Park Theatre Stamford Onas Alan Hartford Marty Jacoby Patterson N. J Amorrow Lyceum New York Joseph T. Coughlin Po-Ice Patrick J. Flannagan Bligeport Perce

Stabber Suspect Held After Knife Found Near Taft Restaurant

Anthony Turbeano of 29 Prospect Street, arrested Monday on a complaint by Mary A Taft proprietor of a restaurant, is held as a suspect in a series of stabbings. A long knife was found concealed in his alcove and another weapon hidden in his room. He was taken to police headquarters for questioning and a sanity examination is probable. Turbeano described as mentally deficient, proceeding delayed in city court. Police linked to ongoing stabbing cases but no confirmed connection established.

Anitl Anthony Turbeano Prospect Street Mary A. Taft State Street Turteano Turicano Mondey William Buckley Robert Grandfield Pullce

Missionary body declines to flee in Shaow China

American missionaries in Shaow China inform the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions that they do not wish to leave their post. Board officials cite precedents of heroic action despite danger. The State Department in Washington forwarded to the board the Foochow cablegram dated January 18.

Boston Reh Shaow China American Board of Commissioners Department of State Washington Amfern Board Foochow

Family Welfare Directors Meet at University Club Noon

Reobert Wo Thuere, editor of the Survey magazine, will address the directors of the Family Welfare society at a luncheon meeting at the University Club this noon. About twenty directors are expected to attend. His subject will be industrial conditions at present.

Reobert Wo Thuere Survey Family Welfare Society

Club Seeks Renaming New Mexico to Coolidge in Legislature

The Albuquerque Advertising club moves to change the state name to Coolidge. A resolution backing a bill prepared for presentation to the legislature was unanimously adopted, aiming to rename New Mexico in honor of Calvin Coolidge.

Club New Mexico Coolidge Albuquerque N. M Albuquerque Advertising Club State of Legislatura

Bridgeport Patriots Seek Funds for Monticello Memorial

Sixteen representatives from Bridgeport patriot ic organizations met in Mayor Behren's office to discuss the Thomas Jefferson Memorial fundraising movement aimed at supporting Monticello. Edward T. Huckingham chairs the Bridgeport committee, with Robert A. Crosby and Francia Donnelly among speakers. A large fund notebook will be bound at Monticello, and all Bridgeport patriotic groups are invited to join. Theodore Frederick Kuper will speak at Stratfield hotel and to Bridgeport high school students during the Lincoln and Washington birthday period.

Bridgeport Behren Thomas Jefferson Jefferson Monticello Edward T. Huckingham Robert A. Crosby Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce Francia Donnelly Trumbull Cenes James‘oulter D. A R Sarah E. Houdren Eimma F.eames George BE. Hathensy Helen Goodsell WR. C Grace Se Wedge J W Davis C T. Buckingham Belleport C. Francis Dannell Gerda L. Chapman Stratfield Hotel Theodore Frederick Kuper New York Hacheleht Lincoln Washington Kuper

State Neglecting Fines Amid Truck Enforcement Concerns

Commissioner MacDonald says the state is neglecting millions in fines by not enforcing laws against out of state trucks. He pushes the state police to step up enforcement to secure revenue and ensure compliance.

MacDonald

$10,000 Needed for Geological Probes

Hartford February 1 AP report on the State Geological and Natural History Survey seeking an appropriation increase from 6000 to 10000 dollars. The commission says the funds are for investigations and coastal erosion studies prompted by expanding seaside properties and the need to protect shores.

Hartford Commission State Geological and Natural History Survey Commission Valla

Joint Session Honors Baldwin with Death Resolutions

The Connecticut legislature met in joint session in Hartword to honor former governor Simeon E Baldwin. Resolutions praised his service on the bench and as governor, noting his dedication to independence, learning, and public welfare. A funeral committee and engrossed copies were ordered for the Baldwin family.

HOUSE Senate Baldwin Sintt Hartiword Overnor Simeon Bo Baldwin New Havven Flanes J Rd- Win Kvathard Simuel C. Shaw Redding Seenate House of Representatives Simeon Eo Baldwin Es Mer Gidvernor Baldwin

Marvin Becomes Civitan Member At Stratfield Meeting

Myron Marvin manager of Hillside Home was elected Civitan at a femter weekly gathering in the Stratfield hotel. Frank Dunnhom was the other new member. Mrs Werence Goulien Mallett sang at the entertainment with Perry Rodman on piano. The roll call theme was My Most Embarrassing Moment. Frank Penny of Bridgeport Safety Emits Wheel Co will speak next week. Members plan to attend the Inter city Civitan Club meeting in New Haven and tour the progress expo there.

Myron Marvin Hillside Home Civitan Club Femter Stratfield Marvin Frank Dunnhom M's Werence Goulien Mallett Solist Witth Songa Solist Christs Church Perry Rodman Frank Penny Bridgeport Safety Emits Wheel Co Mew Haven New Haven

Fire devastates Waterbury building on anniversary night

A blaze in Waterbury caused $100,000 in damage to a central area building and nearby tenements. A fire fueled by a tire and breeze raged after midnight, injuring many residents, with one reported fatality. Dozens were treated at local hospitals. reserves fought the flames, which threatened adjacent frame structures.

Oas Pohes

Stamford Court Contest Settled in Stamford

The Stamford court contest, a remnant of 1926 political maneuvering, ends as resolutions seek appointment of Judge Young Deputy Judge Brinckerhoff and Justice M Skene with Justus J. Fennell as deputy judge. The vendetta between Senator Kenealy’s faction and the Lincoln club persists, marking gains for the Kenealy side.

Lst Norwich Young Brinckerhoff Juorge M Skene Justus J. Fennell Stamford Kenealy Anoushout Leweter Kenewy Ieneuly Raneed Mix Spelke Keneuly Republian Lincoln Club Upstate

English co-ops move to join Labor Party

London Feb 1 The co operative party with about 600000 members adopted a resolution signaling a clear step toward an alliance with the Labour Party led by Ramsay MacDonald. The co-ops will retain their separate identity under guarantees, and their wealth could bolster Labour, as many co-operatives already vote Labour.

London Cooperative Party Labor Party Ramsay Maclonald

European Radio Fans to Hear Coolidge Speech

New York February 1 AP officials at NBC announced a 37 station hook up to relay President Coolidge’s February 22 speech to Europe. London stations will try to rebroadcast the address via 60,000 watt short wave links from WGY Schenectady and KDKA Pittsburg if conditions allow. Dawes will introduce Senator Tress before the president, whose address is expected to last about an hour.

New York Coolidge Europe America Congress National Broadcasting Company United States London Staton Wgy Schenectady N. Y KDKA Pittsburg Dawes Tress Ohio United States Commisson Georges Washington

Judge Christens Names Citizen Julius Not Gaetano

Gaetano Nobili was christened Julius by Judge Edwin C. Dickenson at a naturalization session. The day admitted 114 new citizens with 41 cases continued. Witnesses included John E. Hill and Frederick M. Salmon as the session resumes at 10 o’clock with 184 more petitions scheduled.

Gaetano Nobili Edwin C. Dickenson Naturalization Session Superior Court Nobili Gaetano Julius Carmin Selppa Harry Welmstein Giovanni Girgenti Ethel Ilague James Hague Emery Szamosi George Kefalas Fortunate Gunnar Steve Szabo Bfilding M Swarhall Antonio Brazano Pete Boschetti George Deogaris Frank Motil Edwin M. Hughes John 5. Nemergut Alexander Lamamski Gus Katsis Joseph Feher Stanley Suapinaki Montini G Egidio Paul Nalband Joseph Gbriedford Antonio Calandrea Albert Culler Roberto Roberts Thomas D. Jeffry Thomas J. Mulrennan Ivangelou N. Barbas James J. Dillon Joseph Robhin Joseph Marosa Edwin ©. Dickenson Ie Naturalization Court Wime Dickenson Thomas Matanowski Wladyslaw Bualewski Stamford Stanley Dejewski Dejewski Dominick Calve Melinda Petrucelli Bridgeport Salvator Causo Vincenzo Calabrere John E. Hill Shelton House of Representatives Connecticut Frederick M. Salmon Westport A. Joseph Williamson Frank P Stapleton Road of Health of the Aty Bridgep.t

Accused Officers Face Trial Tonight Before Police Board

Two officers are summoned to appear before the discipline committee of the Board of Police Commissioners tonight. Motorcycle Officer Roderick Ludwig and Patrolman James Renehan face charges. Ludwig allegedly failed to report off duty and was off duty without leave in December while issuing warnings to tax delinquents. Renehan, then on probation, is alleged to have been intoxicated on January 19 and was suspended immediately.

The Board of Police Commissioners Roderick Ludwig James Renehin Renehan Ludwig

Marines Ordered to Chinese Waters for Duty

Washington Feb 1 Twelve hundred U S Marines were ordered to Chinese waters for potential emergency duty. The force, drawn from the San Diego base, would be kept near war strength as the fourth regiment mobilizes.

Washington U. S Navy Department San Diego

Keep Looking Young The Olive Tablets Cure

An old advertisement promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a cure to keep people feeling young. It claims most sickness stems from inactive bowels and liver and touts a vegetable compound mixed with olive oil to cleanse the system and tone the liver. The product is described as olive colored and sold for 18c 20c and 60c.

Edwards Ohio

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Olivet Church U. S. Chamber Police Board Peaston Gore Company Ots Hoover Pensen Duly & PS Beac Pitrick Wilford Jefferson Memorial Connectiaut Mourim Shaw, Lawlor Waterbury Flall New Britain Aver Ul Branford Citron Middletown Hot Waters Middlebury Mulloy Derby Civitan Atlantic Christens Arcade Barber Shop D. J. O’connor Arcade Super Post Office
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