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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1928

Page

13

Republicans Elect Turner in Fifth District

Alderman James A Turner was elected president of the Fifth District Republican club last night succeeding Senator Elbert Hull. William J Hope was elected vice president to fill Turner’s vacancy, with Edward Nussenfett as secretary and Joseph Junge as treasurer. David W Price Henry Sundine and Edward Repko Jr were named to the executive committee. Officers spoke briefly. Streeter delivered a lecture with maps and colored pictures of the far west.

James A.turner Fifth District Republian Club Elbert O. Hull Turner Hull Wiliam J Hope Lurner Wot Begin Edward Nussenfett Trepeurer Joseph Junge David W. Price Henry, Sundine Edward Repko, Jr Price Maurity Olson Edward Biundage Harrison G. Streeter Jess Lockward Levi Cobb Briely Albert Jo Merritt James Mutin Second Susimness Streeter Clap Far West

Cuba Acts on Lindbergh Advice in Central America

Havana Feb 14 President Machado signed an order for an aerial survey of Cuba to study optimal aerial centers. Captain Eduardo Laborde and American flyer Captain Collyer will depart Camp Columbia by army plane to assess potential passenger service across the island.

Havana Charles A. Lindbergh Ameria West Indies Machado Cube Eduardo Laborde B. D Collyer American Flyer Camp Columbia Field

Modes of the Moment in tailored brown ensembles

A tailored suit of brown broadcloth, a beige silk blouse with orange accents, and a brown bee leather Mower are showcased. The wrap-around skirt is cinched at a lower waist, with jacket pockets flapped to extend backward, visually narrowing the hips.

Diernaid Et Cie Amt

Truck Hits Cow on Road Kills Man in Dartmouth Town

In Dartmouth Mass a motor truck carrying Manuel Correia aged eighteen and two others turned over after hitting a cow on the road. Correia was killed and John Consalves aged twenty four and Joseph Entelho aged twenty seven were injured in the afternoon incident reported by the Associated Press from Bedord.

Rew Bedford Mass Associated Press Manuel Correia John Consalves Joseph Entelho Dartmouth

Memorial Service For Maine Sinking Held Tonight

On the 30th anniversary of the Maine sinking in Havana harbor Spanish War Veterans and Veterans of Foreign Wars jointly hold services tonight. Rev. Dr. Alexander Aljeon Jr. will deliver the memorial address at the event.

Maine Havana Veterans of Foreign Wars Alexander Aljeon Jr

How Can Women Keep Well Enough to Get Up Singing

Mrs Belle Thompson of East Lake Tennessee tells how Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash helped her end four years of illness. She notes better sleep appetite and energy after six bottles and says she keeps a bottle on hand. A Union City New Jersey reader endorses the products and offers to answer letters. The advertisement claims fifty years of use.

Belle Thompson 44Th ST Nelle Thompson Hast Lake Tenn Lydia H. Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia Union City, N. J

American Committee Surprised at Action

New York officials of the American Olympic committee and Amateur Athletic Union protested the cancellation of the 10 000 meter skating race. Daniel J. Ferris said no basis for scrapping the event exists and urged postponement to a later program when ice is better. Kirby acted as rep for the committee’s president General Douglas MacArthur.

New York Associated Press American Olympic Committee Amateur Athletic Union Daniel J. Ferris A. A UU Perris Kirby Douglas MacArthur

Real estate deals flood 10 000 and 1 400 transfers

Realty records list warranty deeds from Gabriel Kovach and others to multiple buyers including John Knecht on School Street and Paul Comanescu on Herald Avenue. Deeds show transactions with Mechanics and Farmers Savings Bank and City Industrial Savings Bank, plus individual transfers like Paulina Dalbenza to Tony Pascal and Annie Zachow to Samuel Katz.

Gabriel Kovach John Knecht School Street Paul Comanescu la Vaile Grigore Herald Avenue Steve Sante Stephen Santa Hancork Avenue Murtige Charles G. Miller Mahy Motor Truck Company Fairfield Avenue Burr Creek Edward 0. Bogey Mechanics and Farmers Savings Bank Realty Denver Avenue Charles Cinero Mechanics and Farmers Savings Bank Foster Square Charles Cisero City Industrial Savings Bank Paulina Dalbenza Tony Pascal Wayne Street Annie Zachow Samuel Katz Barnum Avenue Theresa Colanglea Propies Loan and Investment Association Cedar Street Corine Binnette Helga Olle Carixen

Credit Manager Embezzled $1,800 in Rochester

Henry F. Andrews, former credit manager of N. B. Thayer and Co in Rochester, pled guilty to embezzling more than 1,590 of the firm's funds. A two year state prison sentence was imposed with suspension on restitution to the company as a condition. Andrews, a Worcester import, had been active in local affairs and a shoe industry official.

Henri Burque Andrews

Nomination of William B. Simon as New Canaan Postmaster

President sent to the Senate today the nomination of William B. Simon for postmaster at New Canaan. The move comes as part of a broader batch of executive appointments released this February 14 from the White House.

Washington Senate William B. Simon New Canaan

Vital Statistics Births and newlywed notices flood Telegram-Post

A long list of births with names and addresses tabs the vital statistics page, followed by several marriages and engagements. Names include Birthe Joseph, Leone Detussand, Anna Smits, Myrtle Javenue, Maurice Borsk, Harold Morris, George Joseph, Edmond Marin, Harold Sirtine, Morton Bartlett, John Hedmen, Arthur Sullivan, Joseph Sandoia, Holger Janson, Malachi Farrell, Stephen Yosis, Joseph Sandoia, John Timkak, Samuel Washburn, James Leach, John Dowalby, Lilian Weaver, Paal Kovalutuk, George Kraussman, T J Roche, Stephen Yuste, Frederick Montgomery, Max Greenstein, and others. Addresses span Pembroke Street, Anson Street, Main Street, Chase Street, Parroth Place, Livingston Place, Grandfield Avenue, Dover Street, Laurel Court, Midland Avenue, and more. The note closes with an advertisement from a real estate ad touting quick, easy property transactions.

Birthe Joseph m Leone Detussand Putnamelreeb Joseph Anna Smits Myrtle Javenue William Veronica Gross Pembroke Street Maurice Ida Borsk Anson I Street Harold John Lillian Morris Harold G Olga Sirtine Atun Place Morton Dorothy Bartlett Orchard Street John Gustave Ianthe Hedmen Fourth Street Sor Arthur Flora Sullivan Bond Street Elizabeth Sandoia Howard Avenue Holger Edith Janson Hancock Avenue Malachi Marguerite Farrell Park Terrace Stephen Pauline Yosis Summer Street Joseph A Jeanette Boucher Grandfield Avenue John Julia Timkak Dover Street Samuel T Gertrude Scott Fairfield Avenue Frederick Jamer Dorothy Montgomery Noble Avenue Max Clara Greenstein Garfield Avenue Marrkdges T Dy Lange New York Merilda Charluermean Albany Thorimond G du Sosslet New York City Mary Morris Hincka Park Place Albert B. Kraimer Stratchard Jennie Gribko Egbert H. Chandler Washington Avenue Margaret M Calahan Black Rock Avenue Frank Haines Trumbull Edna Kells Madison Avenue Anthony Magaracy Columbus Street New London Alex Gaubo Osborne Street Elizabeth Gaul Hansen Street

Yale Undergraduates to Be Club's Guests Dinner

Fifty Yale undergraduates from scholarship athletics and activities will be guests of the New York Yale club on March 9 in celebration of last year's dinner. Guests include Bruce Caldwell football star A C Robertson of Cambridge Mass Horton Spitver of To1eso and John Rockefeller Prentice New York.

New Haven Pics Yale University New York Yale Club Bruce Caldwell A.C. Robertson Cambidge Mask Horton Spit

Talks With 1irei South Manchester Expedition

Two way radio contact was established between South Manchester and the University of Michigan meteorological research expedition at Mount Evans Greenland about 3,500 miles apart. John Reinertz, inventor of the Reinertz receiving circuit and Bowdoin radio operator on MacMillan's voyages, spoke Sunday night to Paul Oscanyan at the expedition base. Oscanyan answered in code.

South Manchester Associated Press University of Michigan Mount Evans Greenland John Reinertz Reinertz Bowdoin MacMillan Paul Oscanyan Oscanyan

Simple Method Clears Blackheads Quickly

An unclear ad style notice promises fast removal of blackheads using Calantte powder and hot wet cloth. It urges brisk rubbing over the affected area with a claim that in two minutes every blackhead dissolves away, though the sourcing is dubious and unverified.

Aprink

All new fashion trends seize the moment now

Item notes fashion tight silhouettes and rapid turnover as shoppers seek the newest styles. Retailers tout fresh arrivals and limited runs to drive urgency, with emphasis on bold fabrics and streamlined cuts.

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