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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1927
Page
7
Town council postpones action on an ordinance to curb street peddling in Puritt Town. Officials asked for a revised draft and deferment to the spring town meeting while committees review proposed penalties and regulate jelly sales to fund school projects.
The missing daughter of Victor D Lapnasse, a student at Northwestern University, is believed kidnapped after she left home yesterday morning for campus. No word has reached her family. doctors say she was absorbed in her work and not normally restless. The case draws police and university attention.
Florenes Carter of Silver Street testified that a Stratford Avenue bus driver, intoxicated and unable to pay extra fare, drew a knife and cut her slightly before other passengers intervened. Special Officer Ablen investigated the incident, which occurred on Nichole Avenue in Stratford. An ensuing investigation by Nic Anderson and local authorities was noted. A community event was announced for January 27 at St James parish hall with a village store, crafts, and a bake sale to benefit church funds. Legion auxiliary members gathered at Sterling Memorial hall for their regular meeting marking the organization’s seventeenth anniversary.
Misa Dereth Marsh of Sport Holl begins probation training at Brtlvue hospital after presigning with Bridgeour Chapter American Red Cross. Evelyn French and Merril Shepherd visit. Hermany friends wish her success. Edladrench hosting New York visit. Parent Teacher Association to meet at school auditorium Tuesday with rehearsals for a February performance. Campfire Girls ceremonial meeting planned at the home of Wardn Nan Maid Io L Mathis Friday evening.
Residents report visitors and family stays at Huntington and surrounding towns. Dorothy Hilton of Flurtyend visits relatives. Peck of Boston Mant and Mrs Borderick Faltta of Shelton Avenue are noted guests. Citizens observe aircraft activity over Whiteville with reports of lights and searches.
In a Senate session marked by sharp exchanges, Senator Wheeler of Montana challenged the administration's Nicaragua policy, accusing the state department and Secretary Kellogg of withholding key facts. The Foreign Relations Committee meanwhile declined to release the transcript of Kellogg’s testimony, citing incompleteness and the need for hearings to be open from the start.
Meriden January 26 AP Mrs Minnie L Gannon wife of Joan B Gannon died suddenly of heart trouble just before 8 pm in the lobby of the City Hall auditorium where her husband was acting in a musical comedy produced by the Emanuel Lutheran Brotherhood. A crowd watched as a substitute read Gannon's lines during the performance. A crime wave rumor circulated amid the evening’s events.
The steamer Hendin arriving at Haifa carries five American students and professors aboard the so called Floating University. A reception in Jerusalem will be given by leading officials to honor the guests.
In New Orleans a gasoline tanker exploded at a pump tonight causing three deaths and six injuries. The incident occurred in a busy area and involved three Black victims. Emergency crews rushed to the scene as investigators began documenting debris and assessing the blaze.
Mayor-elect Charles N Ashley arrived at his New Bedford home from Massachusetts General Hospital Boston where he convalesced for two months after two November operations. Elected December 7 for a 23rd term, he may take the oath of office tomorrow night as Mayor Edward Hathaway has served as acting chief executive during the illness.
Meriden January 26 AP Anthony Pinard of 115 Cook Avenue was fined 75 dollars by Judge A B Aubrey in Police Court after pleading guilty to keeping a gambling house. It was his fourth appearance before the court on similar charges and a reputation for conducting such a place was noted.
The appeal by William Dizenzo seeks permission to erect a six car cement block garage at 163 Jones Avenue. A public hearing is scheduled by the Board of Appeals for January 21 at ? pm in the Common Council chamber.
Captain Charles Dexter of schooner Lochinvar fears two Portland fishing vessels the Bernie and Bente and the Albert W. Black may have foundered in last night's gale. Lochinvar returned from Casha Ledge with sails torn and iced, seven crewmen frostbitten, and the ship swept by heavy seas as 5000 pounds of fish and deck cargo were carried away.
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