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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1927
Page
13
Fragmentary text references a home remedy and dosing for a sick child, mentioning California Mig Syrup and concerns about constipation fever or bilious symptoms. It reads like a disjointed pediatric care note with nonspecific instructions and warnings.
Fragmented advertisement-like text discusses drugs exciting the kidneys and drinking water. Mentions a theater and various nonsensical lines, ending with an advertisement note about a beverage and a health claim. Contains many garbled phrases and unclear details.
The article reports on a radical shift in spring fashion with brasieres and supportive belts reshaping the bust. Designers and experts note the era’s emphasis on hip emphasis and a flatter chest appearance, replacing postwar silhouettes with a higher, restrained bust line and new straps and supports influencing wearers’ posture and movement.
Yesterday a well attended concert at the WOCAJ under YOMusiert Research featured a university quartet led by Stoeher Milton Dayton. Performers included Kneilene Mrs amare soprfane and two other members, with solos by Sloman Vavallaro Mabel qanoo and Jack B Christe. The program offered varied pieces amid inclement weather and drew support from the George Dison Fund.
Mrs. Melanin Rogers, secretary to Simon Lake, married in New York City's St. Patrick’s Cathedral. The ceremony was conducted by a Benedictine clergyman. After a brief honeymoon trip, the couple settled in Webster where Mr. Rogers is involved in local construction projects.
A local report notes church policy expelling girls who bob their hair, citing adherence to religious discipline. The source text is unclear and garbled but references a Kristan Catholic Aquatehurab in law and a note from officials, suggesting enforcement of grooming rules.
Mrs Frederick F Lynes chairs a Ways and Means card party at 752 Park Avenue Thursday at 2. Reservations taken by Mrs Frank Sharen and others. Several church and social groups host meetings dances and planned pageants at Grace M B church First Baptist church and local clubs. The Bridgeport Chapter American Institute of Banking mid winter dance set for February 138 at Strathfield. Community members entertain at Marina Park North End and South End events with charity drives and club meetings, including Mothers Club Presbyterian church and Bridgeport BPW. Marriage reception plans and charity dinners also noted with committees named and venues Goorman Manor Ritz and Park City Hospital planning sessions.
Philadelphia speaker William T Bills urges a revamped program for theological training. He proposes a year of field work in biblical events, plus postfield examinations by profs who have studied the regions, to create self reliant preachers with authority born of experience. The plan follows his critique of modern preaching and travel eroded authority.
Four Pan American planes resumed their journey this morning under the New York ship, led by Major Werbert Darxuc as flight commander. They departed from Tor Disco, planned a lunch stop to replenish fuel, with next stops at Islay and Mollenda.
Mac Cullough was marooned on Lysale Island off Northern British Columbia for 22 days and survived on raw seafood. He nearly died from exposure before a passing fishing boat rescued him and brought him to hospital. His gas boat exploded miles from the shore, and he clung to wreckage for eight hours before drifting ashore.
Miss Slattery urged direct stage control to curb perceived decline in American theater. She warned against political censorship, urged education of stage juries, and called for child labor limits, college reform, and renewed commitment to truthful journalism, addressing a 1200 plus audience.
New jazz czar Julian T. Abeles says songs with offensive lyrics or music will be banned. He outlines a new national program led by Paul Whiteman to push toward “clean” music, replacing “hot tips” rhythms with Gershwin style content. The regime begins Monday.
In Bath England Feb 6 ancient church wardens assistants now sideamen had duties clearly defined in old St Michael's records dating 149 to 1572. The notes show they supported wardens with tasks of keeping order at meals and drink, guiding roamin g wardens home when drunken. The text satirically notes beer as a frequent expense and laments prohibition without a drink.
Tokyo reports the funeral for Emperor Hirohito will be the costliest in the Orient. Estimated expenses total 4,000,000 yen about 2,000,000 dollars with the government allocating funds and private contributions covering the remainder. Emperor Hirohito personally donated 1,000,000 yen to charity as a token of respect.
Mrs Rose Lancaster Warburton denies plans to wed W K Vanderbilt calling rumors ridiculous. Reporters ask about divorce and Paris plans as Vanderbilt arrives in Paris and is later seen dining with Warburton who is Wanamaker kin. Paris society puzzled by New York rumors of shared boat and yacht sightings.
Wallingford School of Wallingford Connecticut won first place in the Inter Preparatory School Glee Club singing contest in New York. Deerfield School of Deerfield Massachusetts finished second and Williston School of Easthampton Massachusetts third. Choate scored 262.8 points, Williston 253, and others competed from ten eastern schools in this inaugural event.
Dispatches from London describe heavy fighting in Oporto with insurgents dominating the north bank of the Douro while government troops hold the south. Machine gun fire and artillery rattle as ships concentrate for action. A cavalry regiment crossed Dom Luis Bridge and was repelled by machine gun fire, suffering capture and casualties amid damaged buildings. Turkish merchants seek protection from Lisbon, as a revolutionary movement led by General Setiza Dine forms a provisional government under military oversight.
In Nashville Illinois Feb. t AP Perry and Washington counties police and volunteers search for Ethel Price wife of patrolman Lary Perce whose mutilated body was found near town after the couple vanished January 11 The Price murder linked to Southern Winds gang feuds as rivals Birger and Shelton are named in the investigation
Atlanta, Feb 6. After the third awning fire in two weeks at the Georgia state capitol, Superintendent J H Andrews warned occupants of the second and third floors to stop throwing sighted cigarettes cigars or lighted tobacco from windows or awnings will be taken down and not be renewed. The superintendent said the carelessness is becoming too expensive.
Governor Trumbull accepted the guest of honor role for the 66th anniversary banquet of Abraham Lodge No 89 J O B E to be held February 21 at the Stratfield hotel. Mayor Behrens and Louis Osterweis of New York City will deliver addresses. Broadcast radio coverage planned from the dining room with attendees from across the city and state. Jacob B Klein chairs the banquet committee with several officers and new Lodge members initiated.
New York Feb 6 AP government resumes a second bid to convict former Attorney General Harry M Daugherty and ex Alien Property Custodian Thomas W Miller of defrauding the United States in the transfer of 7 000 000 in impounded American Metals assets. The first trial ended with a hung jury after more than a month of testimony.
Eva Morrison, famed New England cold water swimmer from Roxbury, was arrested at her home on larceny charges for stealing a violin and case worth $200 from Peter Balterzon, a dealer. She posted $200 bond via trainer Michael Tonly. Morrison claimed Balterzon gave her the violin and will present letters to prove her claim.
Roanoke Va Feb 6 AP three men were reported killed and two others wounded in a pitched battle between rival clans near Dodson in Patrick County. Two sons of Ben Cox and Turner Hal were listed among the dead and a man and his wife were said seriously injured as Sheriff 80 Mays and other officers rushed to the scene. The battle was reported continuing.
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