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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1928

Page

16

Young burglars face court for admitted theft

Joseph Babini, 18, George Vellucci, and Joseph Havencik, 18, admitted burglary in Waterview Avenue and stealing from a teacher’s desk. Judge Newell Jennina presided. Babini received a suspended sentence to Reformator, Vertucel 60 days jail, Havencik 1 month. plea for clemency cited family heart trouble.

Joseph Babini George Vellucci Joseph Havencik Newell Jennina Criminal Superior Court Waterview Avenue Waltersville George Finlestone Mace Havencik Iblic R G Jennings Babian Es Vertucel Havaneik

Mexico City Postal Rates To Fund Air Mail Routes

Mexico City reports increased postal rates will be used to cover the cost of establishing new air mail routes. An estimated 8,570,000 yearly will aid in launching three routes, one connecting the city with an American port likely in Texas.

Mexico City Assotet J Bly Texas

Imports of Golf Balls Decline In 1927 Trade

Washington Feb 24 The Commerce Department reports a drop in foreign golf ball imports for the year 1927. Total imports fell by about 200,600 units to 3,057,102 balls with most coming from the United Kingdom. Trade value exceeds 1 million dollars.

Washington Associated Press Department of Commerce United Kingdom

Nobile to Fly North Pole in Dirigible Italia

Special dispatch from Rome reports General Umberto Nobile will command the dirigible Italia on a voyage to the North Pole with sixteen aboard. The trip aims to reach Spitzbergen and Nicholas II Island, landing at the pole if weather allows, with a three month schedule and Rome return planned by late June. The crew includes Italian naval officers, scientists, a Czechoslovakian explorer, and Dr Eridia of the Rome Meteorological Society. The voyage departs mid April from Rome via Germany to Spitzbergen and beyond.

Rome Dirgible Italia Umberto Nobile North Pole Pole St Olph Germany Spitzbergen Kingsbay Nicholas II Eridia Rome Meteorological Society Inet

Educator Advocates Slow, Broad Education For Gifted Children

Asst. Supt. Arthur Gould argues scientific education shows some children are more educable and could advance faster or study more if given broader opportunities. He warns against pushing precocious students too fast and suggests integrating art music manual activities and hands on labs to foster well rounded development for future readers and citizens.

Arthur Gould Los Angeles Calif

India experiments with concrete roads in Bombay area

India plans concrete highways to aid transport and lift the Indian cement industry. Two long stretches near Benares have been laid with a third route to connect Allahabad. The effort aims to improve mobility and boost morale in the region.

Bombay India Benares Allahabad

Vital Statistics Births and Marriages Reported

Vincenzo and Maria Schiavone of 196 Highland avenue welcome a daughter. Donald and Elizabeth Parker of 78 Sherwood avenue welcome a daughter February 16. Stephen and Anna Smetana of 1304 Pembroke street welcome a son February 18. Edward and Wenda Dempsey of 1482 State street welcome a son February 38. Phillip and Jane Caragiar of 63 Ann street welcome a son February 17. Jernyk and Meri Nemeth of 810 Wordin avenue welcome a son February 17. William and Mary Mann of 846 Brewster street welcome a daughter February AB. Joseph and Mary Fitzgerald of 93 Cottage street welcome a son February 20. Sylvester Holmes of 116 North Washington avenue and Queenie Randolph of 98 Madison avenue announce their marriage.

Stephen Anna Smetana Pembroke Street Edward and Wenda Dempsey State Street Phillip and Jane Caragiar Ann Street Jernyk Meri Nemeth Wordin Avenue William and Mary Mann Brewster Street Joseph and Mary Fitzgerald Cottage Street Sylvester Holmes Washington Avenue Queenie Randolph Madison Avenue

Growing Pains Linked to Rheumatic Infection Warning

Medical authorities warn that growing pains in children may signal rheumatic infection in many cases. About 9000 London children receive treatment, with prior joint pains often noted before definite rheumatic attacks. Mothers may dismiss pains as mere growing pains or chill, delaying care until severe damage occurs.

London

Easton entertainment by Emil Closs and Swiss hand bells

A large audience in Easton enjoyed Emil Closs of Bioattyn New York with George W rfetres as accompanist at the Lee M E church. The program featured Swiss hand bell selections novetta songs and stories including The Village School Address of Welcome His Mark Grandma The Sun I dont want you to school Oh Little Mouse and My Country Lis of Thee with impersonations by Closs. Refreshments followed.

Easton Siven Emil Closs Bioattyn New York George W Lee Meb Johnny Green Ruth Ketchum the Sun Bim Gipsey Tommy Turker Fonz Little Mouse Mathilda Billings Joss Raymond Kent John Champberlain Taldgepot Wing Club Stratford George B Beers Millard Randall

Elizabeth and Others Callers on Mr and Mrs Howard Silliman

Elizabeth and other visitors contacted Mr and Mrs Howard Silliman of Erdegeport regarding recent calls. The exchange noted social or routine inquiries without indicating any incident or dispute.

Elizabeth Howard Silliman Erdegeport

Mussolini Recalling Italian Minister to Vienna

The Glorioso D Italia reports Mussolini plans to recall the Italian representative at Vienna Aurul as Austria faces parliamentary strains over German policy. The piece notes Italian calm amid indignation and hints a decisive statement when the chamber reconvenes. A Luther biopic in Berlin provokes political reaction in response to riots.

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