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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1928

Page

19

Children Present Play for D A R Chapter Event

A reading of the DAR program describes Miss Nettie Nettleton presiding with Mrs Henry E Pad iege at the Stuur Lotel. The event featured speeches on patriotism, a junior chapter entertainment, and introductions to delegates bound for the annual DAR meeting in Derby. Delegates and participants listed include Miss Catherine Newtie, Miss View Hurlburt, Kathy Lawton Frances Mott, and many others with details of roles and committee chairs.

Paula Stuur Lotel Henry Nettin Aerine Gus Impone Nectieron United States Derthy Wilmot Wilmot Walter D Pech Wishburton Derby DAR Stratfield Hotel

Lady Astor Slams 100 Percent Citizens Not Typical American

Lady Astor denounces 100 percent citizens and says Lincoln embodied the finest traits of citizens of all nations. She praises American English ties, warns against 100 percent English or American exclusivity, and argues unity best serves Anglophone relations.

Lady Astor Lincoln Lincely States Great Britain England

Camphor Ole and Breathing Relief Items Noted

Fragmentary OCR notes mention camphor products for chest cold and sore throat with stray foreign strings. Contains disjointed phrases about head, lungs, and various brand-like terms, lacking clear events or named entities.

Staulaan

Senator to Ask Hoover to Appear Before Flood Committee

Washington February 13 Senator to ask Secretary Hoover of the Commerce Department to appear before the Senate Flood Committee to discuss flood control legislation. The request aims to have Hoover testify on flood measures and potential federal action, with plans to report progress in the coming weeks.

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Selectmen Face Charges Over Local Dispute

Reported turmoil surrounds selectmen after accusations by Donison and Grout. Allegations reference Varfield story factors and formal charges, with defendants denying responsibility and awaiting statements.

Fredetica Jonathan Grout David

Mothers and Son Die in Streetcar Crash Funeral Planned

A mother Mrs Chiks ToP and her four year old son Edward of 43 Reilly Street were killed when a streetcar struck their home. Edward’s funeral will be held at home and a second service at Holy Trinity church. Survivors include Mrs Pistay and Charles Pistay, with arrangements in Bellette. The accident occurred Sunday afternoon and the scene was described in detail with immediate medical responses and community mourning.

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American Legion Urges Duty Aid to Ex-Servicemen

The message champions joining the American Legion to support veterans in hospitals and in defense, stressing unity under God and country, preserving republican values, and backing a strong, trained army and navy to deter war. It calls for community help, firefighting and policing readiness, and honors those who served.

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Memorial meeting to raise Leonard Wood funds at Stratfield hotel

General R L Bullard and other notables speak at a noon luncheon marking the Leonard Wood Memorial and Roby club meeting. The event coincides with the campaign to boost the Leonard Wood Memorial foundation supporting Leper colony Culion in the Philippine Islands.

Milm Gene Raber Lee Bull United States Army Stanley H Bullard Furfield Bullad Machine Tool Company Leonard Wood Memorial Roby Club Stratfield Hotel Bulegepert Leonard Wood Memoirs Foundation Culton Philippine Islands Ba Bullaid Edmund S Wolfe Fis Gmpuinn Bridgeport Stitford Fairfield Westport Newtown Dorothy Paul Wade HH Wihudse Wace Culion Wade Living

Mayor weighs options to cover city deficit

Auitur Beliens said yesterday he expects resource conservation by all departments to yield savings and cover a projected deficit ranging from 326000 to 370000. Superintendent Angus P Thane noted the Public Welfare department will face a 317000 shortfall, with no immediate plan for short term bonds.

Auitur Beliens Wwe Angus P Thane Puplie Wolfatu Ami Wu

Requests Suspension of Tax Collection Affects Delinquent Local Property

The Washington I D Reed led Whitters Housing Corp asks collector Hownd S Chulleigh to suspend back tax collection after conflicts with Attorney Edward J L Kelly. The company owes 4028 in unpaid taxes. Chivlenger will pursue personal taxes from new citizens and has sent 200 letters to verify receipts. A court report will note all who fail to pay.

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Douglas inquest continues as police hunt data

Coroner J Phem said evidence tied the Feb 6 death to a group involved in a fatal injury case. Witnesses described a night scene at Brewster and Douglas, with a driver named Zelener and others testifying about a motorist who struck a pedestrian. Police pursue leads to identify the driver.

Rober Deg Felts Jetlind Jara J Phem Mas Ziloner Douli Brewster Foy Zelener Huther Douglas Ow Jevi Abs Doulas Bowe Gare Ored Brewster Street Firfe’s Tim Tvmethesia Rodiiel Iek Perons Douglas Zetomer

Relief Board Will Hear Appeals Today

Relief board will hear appeals today on reductions and tax assessments. The session opens at 1 reception of tax notices and will continue into the afternoon in the common council chambers. Citizens seeking reductions may present pleas to the tax assessor and board.

Relief Board Common Council Willi Fo Connelly

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