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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1928

Page

7

Milford Court Deduces Fines After Milford Stabbings

In Milford court Judge Stoddard presided over a Saturday session. Jacob Cutter of Bridgeport faced charges for operating a motor vehicle without sufficient license and received a heavy fine. The case involved a collision on the Milford turnpike that seriously injured Henry Woods and Lorena Cunningham, with testimony noting Driver Pronk tied to the incident and issues about visibility and front mudguards.

Ilford Robert Stoddard Jacob Cutter Bridgeport Ted Pronkite Sever Sees Milford Henry Woods Lorena Cunningham Mew- Noy Woods Cumiinghim O

Gun in fun ends in tragedy as husband shoots self

Houston report says W P Chamberlin, 25, produced a pistol in front of his bride during a joke and shot himself. Mrs Chamberlin, 72, went into mourning after the fatal act. The incident occurred in Texas on February 5.

Houston Texas Associated Press W. PF. Chamberlin

Mrs Preston Claims Father John's Medicine Proves Value

Mrs Helen G Preston of 18 Merose St Boston asserts Father John's Medicine improves health for herself and many others. She reports observations of weight gain and strength, noting benefits after illness, neglect, or stress. The testimony emphasizes nonalcoholic, non narcotic relief and personal recovery after a war period.

Helen Gi. Preston Boston Merose St. Busteg Lax Beevet Forther Etplos Vather John's Usd Iso Tose Abels Father Jomx Dude Nan Teady Bulding

Huntington Anniversary of Trumbull Grange Celebration

Huntington residents witness the thirty sixth anniversary of Trumbull Grange marked by members from Juvenile Grange and state officers. Edyar Leroy Tucker leads the program as Charles Quinnard of Springfield recalls Grange progress and future goals including irrigation projects and prohibitions. About 400 guests attend with refreshments served as master Romeo Miller presides.

Uuntngtor Laser Grange Menabers Trumbull Grange Igh Demeter Charles MM. Qaidner Springfield Maas Ihr Edyar Leroy ‘Tucker Atate Grange Romeo Miller Tra Bull Grange Svidge Party

Beets and Bequest Case Hints at Heirship Riddle

A fragmented notice hints that Jennie J. Whesler of Beet or Jeff may be the sole heir in a small realcue suit tied to Rownseholdt Furniture and bric-a-brac. The case appears to progress to the District Court as a probate matter with unclear heir relations.

Rownseholdt Jennie J. Whesler Jeff Vargoshe

Fairfield Selectmen's Controversy to Be Presented

Special correspondent reports Wakeman claims a case against Beyongh Selectman David J. Domwickow. The board seeks unity and action for town policy while two other selectmen stay silent on longstanding concerns. A Saturday meeting tackled charges. an early statement is planned. Wakeman rumored as possible Republican candidate for representative.

Paimfield Web Prohul Jide Pecan Board of Selectmen Ege Wakeman Na Ft Uife Nex Kestlon Pairfield Mw Jicard Asaemors Sasencore Ballsf Fairfield

Monroeville News Reflects Losses and Local Happenings

The Monroe community mourns the death of Estella May Bixbee Joyce widow of Herbert W. Joyce after a pneumonia illness. She served in church and Harmony grange and was active in Republican groups. Survived by brother Oliver Bixbee son Stanley and grandson Donald. Also reported are injuries to George L. Burr and the 35th anniversary of Trumbull grange with musical addresses. An Eli Seeley burial, Episcopal guild meeting, and local civic notes complete the roundup.

Monroe Mra Estella May Bixber Herbert W. Juyee Stepney Joyce Grange Geal Shepney Harmony Grange Ihla Grange Republican Town Committee Republican Club Oliver Bixbee Chicago Stanley Donald George L. Burr Cuflers Farms Tavork the Woods Trumbull Grange Trumbull Center Eugene Northrop Edgar C. Northrop Eli Seeley Mortis Nusbaum Cutlers Farms Yonkers Wemenday Elm Street Guild of the Episcopal Church Arthur Curtiss Misses Wheeler

Florence Noyes Dies Founder of Rhythm School

New York, Feb 5. Mrs Florence Noyes sixty four founder of a rhythm school with branches in Eastern and Midwestern cities died after a street accident on Broadway. She had crossed with an instructor when a taxicab bore down and she fell to the pavement. The original Washington school was started fifteen years ago and later moved to New York. A summer camp at Colal Cann.er was run in connection with the New York school.

New York iBy Associated Press Florence Noyes Broadway Noyes Washington Colal Cann.er

Rockefeller Too Big for Prejudices

New York February 5 Father Patrick J Lennon pastor of St Celics church retires from Ormond Beach Florida after a three week visit as guest at John D Rockefeller home He was asked how a Catholic priest and a Baptist could be friends His reply Rockefeller is too big a man to have prejudices He is broad minded He likes men for their qualities and so do I

Preitte Milford Studdard Pratt Tidge Cutler Scutte Almego Gorden Ningleen Sherman Avenue New Haven Henderson Margaret Zemper Zempet William Jrphy Exchange Street Newren New Ha- Gas Company Mgain Zempla West Haven Pera Toms Qeorie Larkins Chi.n Hotel New Maren Puphe Larkins Browent Charles Nagel Charles Moffett Jamaica New York John "Ome Browntreet Reckress Arthur Battersly Bridgeport Battersby Bridgert Poties New Britain New Jersey Butteraby Battery Be Wood Regiment Mford Oramair Auditorian the Athletic Association of Ge Milford Figh Leehont Alfred Madler Devoy John Bruce Elmine Tardne Smith Rhoda Gregory Bettany Ketehan Richard Roxan Legion Versity Tean Seconds Sheldon al Botsford Varsityre French Shelton Shelton ii Weing Willis Cheteey Sufffield Prep Suffield Kenneth Roswell Devon Renssylaer Polytech Nila Philippiies Edwert W. Putney Kathleen Fortrosa Munroas Virginda Morel Major Putney Helen End Baward Willa, Jr Herne . Putney Brooklyn Philippines Minn Alo. S. Grummin Hartford High School Edward W. Putney Alce EB. Patehen Briceeport Uie Putney Broad Street C. Reever Reevra Manufacturing Company Walter Winkler Orange Avenue Patrick J. Lennon St. Cecelic’s Ormond Beach Fla Aew House John D. Rockefeller Rockeeller Rockefeller Father Lennon

Redding Court Dismisses Charges Against Harold Copeswell

Redding court dismissed charges against Harold Copeswell of Georgetown after testimony and witness statements. The proceeding included questions by Attorney Connery and a motion for a verdict, with the court denying the motion and discharging Copeswell.

Harold Copeswell

Norfield Grange Names 1828 Officers and Members

Weston Feb. 5 Special Cor respondent reports at the last Norfield Grange meeting the 1828 officers were sustained with Rowland Gifford master Francis Bennett overseer Mrs Rowland Gifford lecturer Miss Gertrude Breitweiser chaplain Kenneth Fitch steward Clarence Smith gatekeeper Kenneth J Bennett secretary Raymond treasurer Mrs George Water Ruth Bennett Pem Fiora Mr Robert Wilson lady assistant steward Mrs Eula Fancher executive committee George Waterbury Robert Wilson Ralph O'Dell home economies Mrs Charles Broch Mrs Frank Fiich Mrs Frank Bennett committee for visiting the sick Miss Gertrude Breltsy Miss Mary Coley and Rev. W. B. Curron pianist Mrs Frank Bennett Mr and Mrs John Heiddr left town Monday for Simtingo

Howard L. Moore Wells Hollow Ableneuice Reginald Chaves John Wort Michael J. West Herbert C. Forria John B. Dion C. Edward Perley Arline Curties John West Redinald Craves Michael Cichar Mia Wisner Joseph Tichy Catherine Bablonka Mary Chual Helen Oribley Emily Lichen Miriel Peterson Bertha Suren Rose Wriowch Helen Horvath Helen Miseenclk Mary Plavecky Annie Chudi Florence Parkins Curtiss Ferns Leroy Heiman George Jeeninga David Jane John Rogowski Clarence M. Webb, Jr Dorothy Bradbury Dorothy Ferris Julia Firepatrick Josephine Luchon Tillie Schmelcer Margaret Suren Knights of Washington of Huntington Christ — Church aAngonta Enquires of Washington Knights of Washington Board of Eaucation Congregational Church George Judson Nnl Trundington Fire Company Parmill River Grange Ostock Farmil River Grange A. Arthur Shepardson Hunt Trnton School Derby Shelton Ansoniaa Miss Cutts Ansonia Town Hall Huntington Bieri Smith Arline Curtles Stratford George W. Judson Herbert Weirs Clifford Merwtt George Arunde Hunington Peter Arti E. Wilson Adelaide Georges Olin R. Shelton Edward Millard Francis George Ralph Sherwood Mre. Wisner F. Wilson Hunington School Marie Martin Frederick FE. Cawthra Wisner E. Wilson Frivette A. Bartlett Bridgeport Nellie E. Wheeler Edwin &. Vargoshe George Waterbury Robert Wilson Ralph O'Dell Charles Broch Frank Fiich Frank Bennett Gertrude Breltsy Mary Coley W. B. Curron John Heid Simtingo

Puzzle Makers Meet in Philadelphia Convenes Feb 13

Leaders in the puzzle world plan the eighty ninth semi annual National Puzzlers Convention in Philadelphia. The gathering marks a long tradition with Green's Hotel as the historic meeting place for puzzle enthusiasts from across the country.

Philadelphia Associated Press National Green's Hotel Diamond Club Farmers’ Alamne Boston

World War Memories Brought Before Public

A sprawling report from the Allied world conference details debates over reparations and troop withdrawals in the Rhineland. Discussions cover Franco-German tensions, Pan American diplomacy, and postwar plans, with figures like Briand and Stresemann weighing peace prospects.

Ultra whistle aids police tracking criminals

Police use an amazing device called the ultra whistle for tracking criminals. The high pitched sound is inaudible to humans but the dog’s sensitive ears detect and respond to it. The device emits about 40,000 vibrations per second to guide detection.

Giernan Police Steand

Motorcycle Driver Arrested For Unregistered Vehicle

Marino Decaro of 64 Oxk Street was arrested Saturday at 4 PM by Detective Be Daniel Brolley for operating a motorcycle without registration. He was released on a 695 bond for appearance in City Court this morning.

Marino Decaro Daniel Brolley

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