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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1928

Page

2

Four Firemen Promoted in City Fire Department

Frank J. Lapinski failed fitness, John F Topelski chosen. seven appointments shared among districts. Appointed include Joseph Hachmen, Thomas Keating, Augustus Gottschalk, Charles Hamann, William Toomey, Francia Cullen, and John Topolski. Liptak and Burns also noted for promotions and transfers. Vacancies in engineer ranks and a lieutenant for the prevention bureau to fill retirement gap. new assignments by Chief Johnson.

Frank J. Lapinski John Francis Topelski Iet Joseph Hachmen Pare Street Nth Thomas J. Keating Wiliams Street Augustus A. Gottschalk Pequannock Aieutenant Joseph Burns Chemical Company No. 1 Engine Company Adolph Zacchia Fire Department No. 7 Engine Company No. 12 Engine Company Truck Company 3 Engine Company 10 Frank Reh Uireman No. 6 Engine Company No 3 Chemical Company Ealst No 10 Engine Company No. & Engine Company Prevention Bureau George Bennett Daniel E. Johnson Middle Street John W Bray Henry W. McCatchron Bray Johnson

Wales' Brother Falls From Horse in Dangerous Season

Edward, surpassing Henry in hunting zeal, suffers more tumbles among the brothers. The season brings several accidents and two fatalities, yet the Prince of Wales continues riding unshielded. He vows to resist coddling, determinately pursuing activity despite concerns.

Edward Henry Prince of Wales

Pinehurst 10 XN New York Train Wreck Blocks Traffic

Locomotive overturned in a wreck near Pinehurst. Other cars remained on the tracks, blocking all four passenger lanes. Passengers escaped from tilted Pullmans and were later moved to New York on a special train.

New York

Recall Proposals Reported by Reed's Supporters

Local discussants reveal opposition to Reed's discharge as Morehouse maintains anti Reed stance. A recall drive is organized with Stuart Sebring and Charles Rice named leaders to arrange a March meeting and fund the MAS gathering at Knights of Columbus hall with a large turnout anticipated.

Morehouse Reed Tee Anli Charles Rice Stuart Sebrine Ormer Everett Sniften Joseph Kopnicky Holfare Euine Sorerio Messees Sebring Rice Snitfen Wellman Terple Joseph DuBois Joseph Moller Funes MAS

Tax Board Splits On Cafeteria Vote

The Board of Apportionment debated cafeteria funding in Bridgeport with Mrs. Winifred Hart directing the program. Mayor Behrens urged an annual $60,000 appropriation tied to cafeteria receipts under Board of Education control and a later four to three vote reversed prior actions.

Winifred Hart Hart Carroll Reed Wynkoop Reed Leverty Ino & Position Board of Apportionment Leverty and Lyhne Behrens Cafiterias Board of Education Miller Burnham Tig B.é.d of Education Agaises Jt Mra. Hart Wheeler Warner Havens Elmer H. Havens Josephine Emmons Board of Apportioners Bridgeport Connecticut Genlemen

Woman Reports Robbery At Alex Street Home

Mrs. Rose Iannucci reported to police that her residence at 180 Alex Street was broken into within the past week. Three watches and a stick pin were stolen from the house.

Rose Iannucci Alex Street

Judge Lindsey Decries Companionate Marriage In Debate

In a New Haven Community forum debate Judge Lindsey denounces companionate marriage and birth control as undermining traditional family life. He argues birth control should be legalized to aid poorer mothers and claims companionate marriage risks early unions, divorce, and a decline in moral standards while noting the need for education on motherhood and sex.

New Haven Shaw Stogan West Denver George Bernard Shaw Lindsey Holland Bisha Contro Davis United States Lfe

Debate on marriage and celibacy in Judge Lindsey dialog

A fragment discusses views on marriage and celibacy attributed to Judge Lindsey. It contrasts lifelong commitment with casual relationships and questions societal norms about marriage as a sexual contract. The excerpt mentions a Yale Divinity School professor and quotes concerns about men seeking sex without marriage.

Lindsey Lindey Davis Yale Divinity School

Bishop Talbot Dies at Tuckahoe

The long serving bishop, born October 9, 1848 in Fayet te Missouri, built parishes and missions across Wyoming and Idaho and founded St James Military Academy. Consecrated May 27, 1887 in St Louis, he guided the church through western expansion and later led the Diocese of Central Pennsylvania.

St. James Military Academy Chicago Episcopal Church Christchurch St. Louis Talbot Woming Idaho St. Matthew's Cathedral Laramie Wyoming Boise City Ida Wallace Ide West Telbot Central Pennsylvania Harrisburg Hethishem Dicese St. Paul's Cathedral London Westminster Abbey General Board of Religious Education Ukewlee Commission On Christian Unity Plains Tim Fayete Howard County Missouri River Bilahop Talbot John A Alice Daly Talbot Dartmouth College General Theological Seminary of New York University of Missouri

Ford plane plunge linked to tiny plug failure

Investigators ruled the crash resulted from a plugged fuel tank causing vacuum loss as the plane, a Ford Flivver, sank near Titusville. The pilot Brooks had started using the only partially full tank while other tanks remained full, and a delayed switch contributed as the motor faltered. Witnesses reported motor trouble before the dive.

Titusville Brooks Melbourne Brooks Sitter Trtueville Iss Detroit Miamil Miami Ford

Welfare board sale of land for General Electric plant

The Welfare board sold a land parcel near Boston Avenue and Bond Street deemed unsuitable for farming and near a garbage plant. If the Board of Aldermen accepts the welfare board recommendation, the General Electric plant will gain an entrance on Asylum Street in addition to existing entrances on Bond Street and Boston Avenue.

Welfare Board General Electric Asylum Street Bond Street Boston Avenue Board of Aldermen

Wheeler estate funds total 350000 with three trusts

The will establishes three trusts totaling 350000 for grandchildren Doris Calhoun Julia Wheeler and D Fairchild Wheeler Jr with life income for the granddaughters and provisions for remainders among survivors and contingencies for deaths without issue. A 100000 trust is set for Hobart Cole with life income and remainder to surviving grandchildren. conditions about advancing income for education apply until age 21. Witnesses were L Morehouse Arthur Jennings and Norman J Gaynor.

Philo G. Calaun Wheeler Calhoun Julia Wheeler Rodie W. Stuart Redie Amovnt D. Fairchild Wheeler, Jr Éeither Roche D. Pairchild Wheeler, Jr Cole Hobart E. Cole Charles M and Edith Wheeler Cole Hobart F Cole Doris W. Calhoun Julia A. Wheeler D Fairchild Wheeler, Jr. Ag Arthur ©. Jennings Norman J. Gaynor

Los Angeles Ready for Panama Flight Test Amid Helium Concerns

Continued from page one the airship Los Angeles poised at French Field 60 feet high with ground support trucks for balance ahead of a possible Panama Canal flight. Lieutenant Commander Rosendahl weighs timing and safety as helium expansion in frigid New Jersey to tropical Cuba heat could raise risk on return. Patoka mooring mast sits at Guacanayabo Bay Cuba for emergency use.

United States Rosendahl New York France Field Navy Department Los Angeles Lakehurst Atlantic New Jersey Panama Guacanayabo Bay Cuba

Giannini Heads Board of Bank of America

Dr A H Giannini elected chairman of the board of Bank of America as control passes to Bancitaly through his brother A P Giannini. Edward C Delafield remains president. Leo V Belden joins the board. Stock distribution to Brancitaly holders will create the largest list of shareholders among U S banks. Prices cited range 470 to 510 dollars.

New York Associated Press A. H Giannini The Bowery and East River National Bank Bank of America A P. Giannini Bancitaly Corporation Edward C Delafield Leo V. Belden Bancitaly Brancitaly Corporation

Adlerika claims and testimonials for digestive relief

An advertisement-style piece promotes Adlerika as a bowel cleansing remedy with claims it removes toxins and gas. It quotes several testimonials from individuals like Mrs Gunn and J Weaver praising its effects, including reduced constipation, gas, and headaches. The text lists ingredients and an endorsement from a New York retailer.

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