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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1927
Page
9
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Westport reports a young man known as Don Juan, 24, detained in the town lockup after a disturbance on state street. Police described the episode as a series of reckless actions, with bystanders affected by debris and blocked traffic. Local officials prepared to arraign the suspect as a case moves toward formal processing.
On January 4 Father William S. Kennedy of St. Rose's church presented the annual report showing parish receipts totaling over 13,000 dollars for the past year. He plans to decorate the church and improve the cemetery with parishioner help, noting substantial progress since his arrival and many improvements already completed.
Devon town column reports visits by Mrs F Leroneaon of Cleveland avenue and Mrs C J Eliott of Spring street plus Mrs Anna Welch entertaining her mother Mrs Mary Welch of Phelmont. N. Henry Valmont of Bridgeport avenue recovering after grip. Alfred Fratz from Hopkins avenue Silver Sands back to New York City. Early editions of the Post and Telegram at Murray's News Stand. A touring car with New York plates crashed at the Washington Bridge causing a stall. rumor of a fatality spread but was found groundless with no serious damage.
New Haven January 24 Victor Roth president of the TV company of this city was elected to the board of directors of the Southern New England company to fill the vacancy caused by the death of John W Alling. Roth succeeds Alling as president of the Security Trust company and is among the seven largest holders of Security company stock.
Stratford January 24 Special visitors to Bond's dock at Stratford avenue were surprised to find the famed training quarters building torn down. It housed Terry Me Govern for battles with Young Bett and other fighters. Three sixteen year olds from New London were detained by Stratford police and returned to New London after being found missing by their parents. A Milford motorist, Clark Mur dough, was arrested for defrauding a gas station by driving off with ten gallons unpaid. Thrift Week observances marked Stratford schools tenth anniversary with student compositions on saving. An old fashioned dance drew Stratford and Bridgeport folks to Ster ing Memorial Hall. Church party at Holy Name of Jesus drew large attendance. Auto accident notes and newly elected Pride of Stratford circle officers listed.
John F. Raleigh of New York City, who claims direct descent from Sir Walter Raleigh, married Miss Henriette Overholt of Cleveland today at St Peter's Church in Port Chester after obtaining a marriage license. The ceremony followed an initial Greenwich wedding attempt hindered by five day quarantine rules, with two other couples present.
London wool sales today offered 9,500 bales with about 8,000 held solid. Prices fluctuated as buyers competed but many bales passed at owners' high limits. New Zealand crop fibers held steady, driven mainly by the home trade at full values.
The annual report of St. Jam BR church Stratford was read by Pastor Rtov James Delian. It shows 1925 revenue of 26 905 reflecting progress despite debt from Father Dean. The report notes church improvements including marble altar and damaged floors, with extensive parish activity and religious services expanding.
Fire at the St Louis Frisco railroad shops caused an estimated loss of 26000. Thirteen coaches and much shop equipment were destroyed. Flames spread to the main shop, but firemen saved other buildings. The shops employ more than a thousand workers.
Cap Martin F Trench governor of the Virgin Islands dying on a visit Probate Court in Worcester Mass today probates his will leaving his entire estate to his widow Helen B Trench named executrix The will dated April 1 1911 cites his then rank as lieutenant commander in the Navy
Charles Wellington Furlong of Restemn has filed a suit against Universal Pictures in New York alleging unauthorized use of scenes from his books Buckskin and Buckskin. The case, begun Jan 24, seeks accounting and damages for alleged copying of his fiction.
Milford notices report the engagement of Misa Katherine Broden to Richard Cotey of Myrtle Beach. Cotey’s family hails from Shelter Islands. Broden teaches at Walnut Beach School. Also noted are Milford postal staff pushing a memorial for late Congressman Thomas S. Reilly and local social club plans, plus town updates on residents and church concerts.
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