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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1927
Page
14
Nearly 200 couples are expected to attend the fourth annual Demolay Ball at the Stratfield hotel in Bridgeport. Patrons and patrons include Mrs Em Gerden ter and Mr IW Gartham, with decor in bine and gold and greens shaping the hall as guests arrive.
A fragmented advertisement-like text discusses a cosmetic cream for wrinkles around the eyes and mouth. It mentions ordinary effects, simple use, and various odd terms without clear results or credible evidence. The wording is garbled and references multiple names and places in a unclear context.
Mrs Joseph Hafner Mr and Mrs Gooddell Mr and Mrs Charing Sitrine Mr and Mrs Paul Goldberg Edward Hunt and William Cumming appear in a community committee report Albert Rogers heads the committee with Gordon Cave Charles McMullen Russell Stewart and Carl Heiman named as members.
Hartford officials report broad public support for the State Water Commission in its anti pollution drive. Sanford B. H. Wadhames, director, told the legislative appropriations committee that communities seek authority to ban bonds to fund sewage projects while the commission handles most improvement plans.
Hartford city court fined Pellegrino Perugini and Bernaccio Bernaccio 200 dollars plus costs each after convicting them of selling lottery tickets. Bernard Costello faced similar charges but unclear outcome. Tickets described as Hartford Louisiana lottery scheme, with sales allegedly supported by state authorities.
Major George J. Hewlett honors Abraham Lincoln before Lions Club members at the Stratfield Hotel. He praises Lincoln for integrity, public service, and honesty, noting his study of law, memory, and opposition to unnecessary litigation as exemplary traits. The talk cites Lincoln’s family history and perilous times to illustrate enduring virtue.
A speaker extols Abraham Lincoln as a unique leader born in Kentucky who rose through poverty to the presidency. He praises Lincoln’s patience, vision, charity, and belief in government for and by the people, noting admiration from Dr Cadman and a bronze Oxford tablet marking the Gettysburg Address. Stanton’s line that Lincoln belongs to the ages is cited.
A locomotive struck an oil tanker at a crossing today causing damage but the driver escaped serious injuries. Police and emergency crews responded as the truck was pushed off the roadway and traffic was briefly halted. Investigators opened a preliminary inquiry into the incident.
On Monday evening February 28 the Musical Research club presents Eddwin Hughes a leading pianist. Proceeds aid the MacDowell Colony in Peterborough NH. Hughes has collaborated with Mrs MacDowell and served as Schirmer's editor in chief and once as assistant to Leschetizky. Tickets managed by Miss Catherine Territs.
Anxiety grows in Liverpool over the 300 ton schooner General Pan overdue on a voyage from Newfoundland to Brazil. The ship sailed from Labuanberg to St Jubis now unclear after departing last December. no word has been received.
Special from Huntington notes a Three-ninety-eight club party planned for Saturday at the Bipacopal parish house on Church street to raise funds for a stereopticon for the school. Local residents report visits, entertaining guests, bridge evenings and bowling plans. Park commissioner Edward J. Buckingham and wife plan a winter in Florida. Reverend Judson will address the Parent Teacher Association on Abraham Lincoln’s use.
W K Morris the American auto magnate known as the Eng Heh Ford has acquired Wolseley Motors Ltd a major British car maker American bidders competed Morris said he acted to keep Wolseley from foreign hands He plans to sail to Buenos Aires on March 18 to promote his car in Argentina.
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