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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1928

Page

3

Army Recruiting Office Reopens for Enlistments

Sergeant James resumes active duty at Bridgeport US Army recruiting office after a brief pause. He reports brisk enlistment interest with several recent enlistees for Panama and Fort Wright assignments and notes letters from soldiers praising Army life and career training opportunities.

Army Recruiting Office Dese James Bridgeport US Arts Han Fairfield Avenue Water Street Arncle Sam James Army Lst Bergesot James United States Army Washington New Haven Andrew Gulas Putnam Fort Wright N.Y United States Panama Hawaii Uncle Sam Uncle Bein

Husband Arrested for Breach of Peace at Wife’s Home

Henry Teyo of 58 Green Avenues was arrested yesterday on a breach of peace charge after allegedly visiting his wife at her home and causing annoyance. He was located at the American Tube and Stamping plant and held on a 156 bond after a warrant issued over a week ago.

Henry Teyo Green

Peterson's Ointment Promises Pimples Gone

A vintage advertisement touts Peterson's Ointment as a 35 cent cure for pimples and blackheads. User testimonials from Minnie Jones of Louisville and Genevieve Linehan of Bradford praise clear skin after trying the product and receiving free samples. Drugelet is claimed as a frequent dealer nationwide.

Peterson Minnie Jones Louisvills Aliss Genevieve Linehan Bradford Mase

Washington Ave House Chimney Fire Damages Woodwork

Firefighters were summoned to 161 Washington Avenue yesterday at 4 23 PM after a chimney fire spread through woodwork. Abraham Mandel owned and occupied the home. Damage was estimated at 835. A separate grass fire on Tranistan Avenue at 3 15 PM caused no damage.

Washington Avenue Abraham Mandel Tranistan Avenue

Storrs Egg Laying Contest Sees Steady Leaders Amid Cold

Storrs Conn February 12 Continued cold weather checks egg production in the Storrs Laying Contest flock. Week fourteen shows a decline of 5 146 eggs to 52.5 percent, a drop of 184 from last week but up 516 from the year ago. Total produced 64 238 eggs giving 460 per pen of 140 entries and 48 per bird. Rhode Island Reds from Charlescote Farm Sherborn Mass head the honor roll with 61 eggs, leading the red class and ranking third overall. White Wyandottes from Fisher Farm Ayton Ontario are second with 57 eggs, Amukagsin Farm White Leghorns Yonkers N Y third with 56, White Rocks Granite Springs Farm Granite Springs N Y and White Leghorns George Lowry West Willington Conn tied for fourth with 55. Breeds show close competition with several varieties in strong standing. Broadview Leghorns Winstead Conn maintain lead at 823 eggs. Hirt White Rocks So Weymouth Mass rank fifth overall. Amakusein Farm Yonkers climb to third in White Leghorn division, while Red and Barred Rocks competitors hold steady or fall back in rankings. Feeding pens list top producers across White Leghorns and other breeds.

Storrs Conn Rhode Island Reds Charlescote Farm Sherborn, Maes Fisher Farm Ayton Ontario Amukagsin Farm Yonkers White Rocks Granite Springs George Lowry West Willington Weg Te AM Fv Yandotteg Broadview Winsted R. W. Davis and Sons Rockland Bournedale Farm Millerton WN. C E. A. Hirt Weymouth Mass Amakusein Farm Barred Rocks BR. W. Davis and Sons Maine

Chilean Steamer Yungay Sunk Off Eleuthera Island

A Chilean steamship named Yungay was sunk off the north shores of the Bahamas near Eleuthera Island on Tuesday night. Details are sparse with no crew information provided in the intercepted message.

Poril-Au-Prince Bahamap Mara Pere Eleuthera Island

Woman's Purse Snatched on Charles Street

Miss Mildred Milo of 170 Parrott Avenue was robbed early yesterday morning after alighting from a trolley on Malin Street. A man followed and grabbed her pocketbook containing a small amount of money before fleeing. Police pursued but no arrest reported by morning.

Inge Imu Mildred Milo Parrott Avenue Charles Street Parrow Avenue Mise Milo Malin Street Negro

Clergy Split Over Connecticut Temperance Union Severs From League

Bridgeport clergy and temperance leaders clash as the Connecticut Temperance Union withdraws from the Connecticut Temperance and Anti-Saloon League. Rev. Herbert Brown backs the Anti-Saloon League urging unity, while Dr. Oscar Maurer accuses the union of misstatements. Pending itemized finances to be published.

DR. Brown Split Connecticut Temperance Union Anti-Saloon League Herbert 8. Brown Bridgeport Pastors’ Association Connecticut Charles W. Simpson Bridgeport Christian Union E. Stanley Welles Oscar E. Maurer Connecticut Temperance and Anti- Saloon League Welles Maurer Center Church New Haven Connecticut Temperance and Anti-Saloon League Seue Canon Antos Mis Dorothy Wheale Bronx Javerue Maurer Friday Connecticut ‘Temperance Union Miss Wheale

Trumbull Heads New England Aeronautical Societies

Governor John H. Trumbull of Connecticut elected president of the New England Aeronautical Societies at Springfield meeting of eight flying clubs and aeronautical bodies. Winsor B. Dey and Charles H. Cale named vice president and secretary. Albert F. Bobick named treasurer. Directors include W. Nelson Bump, Orville D. Crocker, and Benjamin Kelsey.

Springfield Mass John H. Trumbull Connecticut New England Aeronautical Sccleties Trumbull Winsor B. Dey Charis H. Cale Noth Flying Club of Albert F. Bobick Worcester Society For the Promotion of Aviation W. Nelson Bump Harvard Orville D. Crocker Waterbury Conn Light Plane Club Benjamin §. Kelsey M. I .T. Aeronautical Engineering Society Flying Clubs Aeronautical Societies New England Harvard Flying Club M. I. T. Flying Club M. T. TV. Aeronautical Engineering Society The Aircrafters of Flying Club of Spring Held Yale Aeronactical Society Winceater Society For the Promotion of Aeronautics Northwestern University Flying Club Dennison Airport Flying Club Waterbury Light Plane Club

Tax Collector to Open Office Monday

Tax collector Howard L. Challenger announces the office in the former Peoples' Jevings Bank building will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, continuing usual hours despite Lincolns birth anniversary and avoiding closing.

Lincoln Howard Challenger Peoples’ Jevings Bank

Printed Crepes Spotlight Fashion Freshness 39 Inch Wide

Ao expects Howland to offer merchandise as the fashion world discusses freshness. The printed crepes are gloriously colored and measure 39 inches wide.

Howland’s

Linen-Finished Garden Prints on Special Price

Linen finished garden prints promoted for various garments including dresses smocks beach coats and children’s frocks with emphasis on their beauty and blossom-time appeal.

Washable Flat Crepe in New Shades at Special Price

The store promotes washable flat crepe in plain colors with a special price. Silks are on the Third Floor and the Wash Prints, Main Floor, Rear.

Howland's Free Cutting Service Helps Make Frocks

Howland offers a free cutting service with a skilled dressmaker to cut gowns or coats, easing the toughest part of sewing. The ad encourages choosing new silks and taking advantage of this assistance to start the project confidently.

Howland

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Jesse James John J Urda, Jr Hallam Street Infantry Herman Windhovel Newkirk Avenue Brooklyn N. Y John Lo Murphy North Matr Coast Artillery Ralph McNally Cannonsburg Calles Varest Studebaker Claas Champign Dour F. L. Mills Co Fairfield Ave Washington Ave Rhode Island Rall Bahamas Trumbull Heads Flying Societies New Victor Records Tom Waring Fannie Brice Waring Abraham Lincoln America Radio Ibuo Mary Stuart Queen Bess Froui Rose Cracker Paris Baron Tewaty Schop Mallinson Newport Madeleine Bagatelle Howland’s Free Cutting Service
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