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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1927

Page

9

Pennsylvanian 10 Meet Bayside Rival Finalists in Marble Finals

Thaddeus Walug of Gudlowers and Joe Medvidovich of Clairton Pa, both 13, reach the United States Marble Championship final at a South Carolina avenue beach ring in Atlantic City. Walug advances with four straight wins and two losses. Medvidovich defeats Walter Hutemin and Charley Reidell to reach the final, with earlier two wins and two losses.

Atlantic City Iby Associated Press Thaddeus Walug Gudlowers Little Joe Medidovich Clairton Pa Will Knuckle United States Tommrow South Carolina Avenue Walag Charley Reidell Harrisbug Lso Sidney Kelly Lexington

Schooner A and W Oolkie to Be Burned Off Revere July Fourth

A three masted schooner built in 1872 at East Machias Maine will be scuttled off Revere on July Fourth as a dramatic end to the celebration. The A and W Oolkie, damaged in a collision near Monhegan Island while en route from Parrsboro Nova Scotia to Boston, was condemned by a board of survey and deemed not worth repairs after decades in coastal trade.

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Prohibition Debate Prompts Perplexing Public Views

In interviews from Detroit and beyond, Mrs Fox and Mrs Christie defend Prohibition, arguing it protects children and public morals, while opponents warn against biased statistics and enforcement flaws. The discussion covers enforcement, personal choice, and the national impact on families and communities.

Bank Dividends Here On Increase

Savings banks report higher semi annual dividends with gains led by Bridgeport and Peoples Savings. Combined dividends rise as five months of interest for old deposits skew figures. Mechanics and Farmers and City Savings Banks also show substantial increases in interest paid.

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Boy Disappears Leaving Papers Behind at Courthouse

A boy vanished after taking a dollar from a newspaper buyer and leaving a stack of papers at the courthouse. A woman later offered more money, but the boy did not return for the change, and the papers remained on the elevator until someone decides on disposal.

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Miss Leckie Tennis Theft Reported at Beardale Park

Anna Leckie welfare investigator reported to police that $11 was stolen while she played tennis at Beardale Park. Detectives from headquarters are investigating the theft.

Anna Leckie Welfare Department Beardele Park

Voodlo doctor held for mail fraud scheme in St Louis

Indicted by federal grand jury for using mails to defraud hundreds of Black customers nationwide. Samuel Koyce Pearce Black, claiming ties to West Africa, sold various charms and powders such as Tie-Em-Doo and Te-am-Down claiming magic powers. Pearce admitted collecting large sums from each client, operated from Detroit and St Louis after starting in New York.

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Postum Company to Buy Cocoa Firm

Boston June 30 Associated Press Directors of Walter Baker and company Ltd approve an offer by the Postum company Inc for the purchase of all assets. A July 19 stockholders meeting is set to vote on accepting the proposal. The deal would exchange one and a half Postum shares or 160 in cash for each Walter Baker share.

Boston Associated Press Wale, Baker and Company Ltd Postum Company Inc Baker Company Senate of Directors Walter Baker and Company Ltd Enpbic Walter Baker and Compeny Ltd Pontum Walter Baker Massachusetts Walter Baker and Companys Dorchester Milton Montreal

Bride of Two Weeks Contracts Scarlet Fever in Quebec

Mrs Grorge P Foster formerly Miss Frances Jennings of Greens Farms contracted scarlet fever during her honeymoon in Quebec with husband Mr Foster. Though not seriously ill, she remains in quarantine and will be out for some time. Frances Jennings is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Ervin M Jennings. Mr Foster is the son of Judge and Mrs Carl Foster of North Avenue, who just celebrated their thirtieth wedding anniversary.

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Two Women Help By Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound

Mrs Nina Matteson of Bow New York and Mrs Ernest Tanguay of Adams Massachusetts credit Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring strength and sleep. They report relief after using the remedy for fatigue and insomnia, noting it helped them resume regular work and daily activities.

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