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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1928

Page

13

Boyish figure blamed for tuberculosis rise among women

New York reports blame on a doily figure diet craze and starvation for tuberculosis among women and girls. May G McCormick of the State Department of Education cites high school girls as victims while noting overall declines in other age groups. A national education drive by the National Tuberculosis Association targets those unaware they are ill. Diphtheria deaths drop in major centers. Dr Edward S Godfrey Jr notes high risk for children under five and urges toxin-antitoxin treatment as part of disease control efforts highlighting 264 deaths and nearly 4000 injuries statewide.

New York Associated Press G McCormick State Department of Education Today New York Health Conference National Tuberculosis Association George T . Nelbach State Charities Aid Association New York City Edward S Godfrey Jr Division of State Department of Health Yonkers Niagara Falls Godfrey

Pinegrade Perfection Gets Hub Dog Honors

Pinegrade Perfection a three year old white Sealyham terrier won first honors at the Sixteenth annual Eastern Dog club show in Boston. The dog, also best in Westminster in 1927, nearly duplicated that feat but was edged by Telavera Margaret, owned by Reginald M. Lewis, as Stockmoor Story took second in its class.

Boston Associated Press New York Reginald M. Lewis Telavera Margaret Telavera Margaret Samuel Milbanks Stockmoor Story Pinegrade Perfection Frederick Brown New York City

Congregational Pastor Dill Winchendon Mass Obituary

Rev Gustavus Ware rem Jones acting pastor of the First Congregational church Med at his home after a short illness. He was commander of Gilman C Parker post and long served on the board of public welfare. Jones preached at the church for 30 years and was a Weld Maine native.

Winchendon Mass Associated Press Gustavus Warerem Jones First Congregational Church Old Center Mr Jones Gilman C Parker Board of Public Welfare Weld Maine

Telegram Daily Pattern Service wrap around coat style

Pattern feature describes a wrap around coat in silk crepe with a deep shawl collar and circular front panel. Includes pattern sizes from bust 36 to 43 inches and options in sheer wool crepe georgette satin and silk. Price listed as 13 cents in stamps or coin.

Airport layout approved by flying teacher Casey Jones visits Bridgeport Airport

Casey Jones chief of Curtiss Ply am from Long Island flew to Bridgeport demonstrating an ideal airport layout for both sea plane and land plane facilities. He spent about an hour inspecting Bridgeport Airport, calling the layout among the best he has seen. Weather favorable, work proceeding, and surveys by manufacturers and Chamber of Commerce assess Bridgeport’s potential as an air mall hub.

Casey Jones Curtiss Plyam Curtis Field Field Long Island Lordship Meadows Bridgeport Jones Atlantic Coast Jones Spen Deacon Mannufacturers Association Chamber of Commerce

Local Mail Route Talks Stir Budget Port

Residents express interest in boosting Budget Port as a daily mail stop with passage of proposed changes. Local factories plan to print envelopes for all mail, signaling stronger efforts to route a higher volume through the town.

Aly Buidgeport Ely Budgeport Meady

Luther Film Banned in Bavaria Sparks Catholic Protests

Berlin reports that a movie depicting Martin Luther has been banned in Bavaria after Catholic groups protested that it offends Roman Catholic sensibilities and disparages their religion. Bavarian authorities received numerous objections prior to the prohibition.

Berlin Associated Press Martin Luther Bavaria

Couple sets dancing record after 67 hours in Pittsburgh

Maelanne Jacque and Albert Sonach stopped their gruelling marathon after 61 bows and 55 minutes to claim a dancing record. They outlasted rivals Tenny Nelman and Tony Philippa for 8100 in gold prize, with the marathon era ending at 9 52 hours and 46 minutes after 4 30 this morning.

Pittsburgh Maelanne Jacque Albert Sonach Tenny Nelman Tony Phillipa Padid

Yale to Stage Desert Play From Pueblo Region

Yale university theatre will present a play about the American desert titled Pueblo a drama by Covington Littlejohn. George Pierce Bake directs a cast of twenty with former Yale student Covington Littlejohn in the script. Originally shown privately in December, it was revised for Yale alumni day and praised by graduates for its fresh material.

New Haven New Yale

200 Cloak Makers Strike in Boston

About 200 workers in eight cloak shops in Boston went on strike to push for a 42 hour five day week. Officials of the International Garment Workers Union said more than 20 other shops could be affected tomorrow as the dispute continues.

Boston Associatid Press Boston Clork Manufacturers Association International Garment Workers Union Smikers

Modes of The Moment Paris Spring Salt From Suzanne Talbot

Paris AP reports a spring salt color trend described as dark and light blue by designer Suzanne Talbot. The pocket detail hints at a fashion accessory note amid seasonal palette shifts.

Paris Suzanne Talbot

Blouse Design Notes Describe Pique Fabric and Trim Style

The note outlines a blouse in pale cotton pique with a lighter shade of stripe and a dark blue ribbon trim. It mentions an upstanding band forming miniature panniers for reinforcement, with pockets and a second belt as functional features.

Vital Statistics: births and marriages listed with addresses

A clipped list records births and marriages. Entries include individuals such as Wirths Vine and Joanees Balter of 19 Hamilton Street with a February birth, and marriages like Dolph Matink aged 26 of 286 Crand Steel with Rose Marini aged 16 of 699 Madison Avenue. Other pairs include Charles J Abeles 25 and Rose Mhster 22 of 187 Maple Street, Paul Norke 21 of 1320 Pemroke Street and Edna Cole 19 of 199 Burroughs Street, Peter J Macari 32 of Newark City and May Battegilo 33 of 241 Helen Street.

Marrhages Dolph Matink Crand Steel Rose Marini Midison Avenue Charles J Abeles Rose Mhster Paul Norke Pembroke Stimet Edna Cole Burroughs Street Peter J Macari Newark City May Battegilo Thurythiee Helen Street

Fairfield County MFC meeting to hear two speakers

Members of the Fairfield County MFC association will hear Captain Leonard Ashelm speak at tonight’s meeting in the State Armory Colonel. John B Schoeffel also will address the gathering.

Bilge Fairfield County MFC Leonard Ashelm State Armory John B Schoeffel

Borah Indicates National Prohibition Tour Planned

Senator Borah of Idaho said he would tour the country from around April 1 if Washington affairs permit to discuss prohibition and other topics on the stump. He plans to speak across the nation starting in early spring pending legislative matters.

Washington Associated Press Borah of Linho Washinton

Crowned with Satin Striped Straw in Narrow Brim Adornment

A fragment describes a crown of black satin striped with straw draped gracefully over a narrow brim. The image evokes refined millinery with contrasting textures and a poised silhouette.

Fashion ensembles offer navy coat and dotted dress options

A spring fashion spread presents a navy kasha coat with slender lines and a poka dotted dress with diagonal tucking and pleats, priced at 79.50. Also shown is a green imperial wool ensemble with a deep yoke, matching blouse, and 79.50 price, plus a tweed sports ensemble for fuller figures at 35. A Lunwoodie silk crepe street frock with deep surplice collar and large buttons, and a light teal two piece model with a tucked blouse neck finish complete the lineup.

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