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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1927

Page

22

Connecticut Senators presents multiple wartime petitions in Senate

Senator George P L MelLean of Connecticut introduced petitions from various Connecticut groups urging or opposing federal measures. Petitions call for amendments to the Employees Compensation Act, prohibition and treasury bureau changes, tax and revenue controls, amusement tax repeal, veterans pension increases, and Boulder Dam construction.

George PL MelLean Connecticut United States Senate National Association of Letter Carriers Bridgeport National Association Letter Carriers of Milford Hethel Connecticut State Association of Letter Carriers Hertford Letter Carriers of Meriden United States Employees Compensation Act Thompsonville Board of Trade Thompsonville Women's Christian Temperance Union Stafford Springs Montville Stamford Woman's Club, Inc Stamford New Haven Bethel Waterhamy Women’s Club Waterloo Yellowstone Park Bristol Boulder Dam

Alfalfa praised as health food by dentists in Chicago

Dentists from across the country at meetings of the American Dental Association and American Association of Dental Schools endorsed alfalfa as a rich source of vitamins and iron for teeth and overall health. Dr Sherman L Lewis of Tadlana University called alfalfa the richest leafy vegetable for health, while others noted its reputation as purple meadow in England and its claimed appetite-stimulating merits.

American Dental Association Anetican Associati Shermin L. Lewis Tadlana University England Davis

Plumbing as an advertising topic discussed in Rome club

Advertising club members heard Albert Gulon of Bridgeport Mouse Company discuss challenges in promoting plumbing related products. He described copy structure and review of ad layouts using historical imagery to illustrate effective messaging for apprentices across the country.

Rome Stratfield É Albert Gulon Bridgeport Mouse Company Gillion Ginion Rete Carthage Moulon D.esterday

Decision reserved in Wheeler claim in common pleas court

Judge Frederick W Huxford reserved decision yesterday in a $1 500 drain age case filed by Harriet A Wheeler against her stepson Henry Wheeler now in the west. The suit seeks to collect on a note dated July 15, 1920 for the sum of 8450. The money allegedly covered loans Wheeler borrowed from his stepmother after their father's death. The elder Wheeler devised the estate to his widow and children in trust. Testimony indicated Wheeler attempted to sell the property near Puckavenur to Max Bechler but title issues remained unresolved. The defendant contends payments were made, which he denies.

Frederick W.huxford Harriet A. Wheeler Henry Wheeler Wheeler Rough Wheeler Peto Roo Ownes Puckavenur Max Bechler

Stamford Gambling Probe Is Blocked

In Stamford a council vote blocked Mayor Alfred I. Phillips from appointing a five member investigating committee into gambling conditions. A five to four party party line defeated the measure after debate over a proposed $2009 appropriation for the study approved by the Board of Finance.

Stampford Dan Wit Op Uris Alfred I. Phillips Philips Board of Finance

Fairfield Church to Vote on Parish House Improvements

Fairfield January 25 special church meetings planned at Church of Christ. Ecclesiastical Society to authorize up to 9000 for basement completion of the parish house on Center Street and to address related matters. Church Council previously approved a Sunday school start time change to 9 45 a m with other details debated.

Fairfield Church Council Child Memorial Religious Education Committee Ti Ia Congregational Bridgeport Funior Hellates Roger Ludlowe Champ's Karl O. Mertz H. ©. Perry Center Street Harbor Road Southport Zoning Board of Appeals

Ledge Removed in Stamford Harbor by U S

The eastern Stamford harbor ledge has been removed and the harbor channel dredged to twelve feet. The War Department Engineers informed Representative Schuyler Merritt that completion will aid navigation and commerce in Stamford.

Washington Stamford Board of Engineers of the War Department Schuyler Merritt Antford Meavitt Td

Canadian Youth Hangs for Murder

Canadian youth Wilfred Bonnin, twenty four, was hanged today for the murder of Maurice Garvie, twenty two, during the holdup of the Royal Bank branch on Tagan Avenue. The execution was carried out by provincial guards after the trial and conviction for the bank robbery and killing.

Wilfred Bonnin Maurice Garvie Bank Eleck Etina Tagan Avenue Rwoyel Bank

Man drinks 100 cups of coffee for record reach

In Port Arthur Texas D Kinard a real estate dealer set a claim for the champion coffee drinker title by drinking 10 cups between 3 15 am and 3 20 pm and totaling 100 cups for the record yesterday as witnesses testified AD)

Port Arthur Texas D. Kinard

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