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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1927
Page
12
The piece promotes oats and milk as a balanced breakfast, highlighting protein, carbs, and vitamins as essential nutrition. It touts Quick Quaker as a fast, convenient option, faster than plain toast, with no kitchen mess.
Fairfield July 10 The Gold Star owned by F. T. Bedford won by seven seconds over Southwind II owned by W. J. McHugh in a Star class Long Island Sound race off Southport harbor. The wind light but east to northeast, 14 miles, with 3:30 pm start. Skipper Buggs Cunningham led, while Kiowa and Laughing Water also finished strong in Indian class. Next week Larchmont regatta beckons, with Pequot Yacht Club preparing a茶 tea event and a Saturday Southport race for non-Larchmont entrants.
Seagirt July 10 Associated Press Yergeans W. O. Raymond of the Seventh New York Veterans won the Marks trophy with a perfect 160. Captain R. H. Lummis of Roselle Park was second with 94 and Private P. H. Agramonte, also of the Seventh New York, was third with 99. The match was at 200 and 500 yards prone. The Seventh Regiment Veterans won the Spencer trophy with 4a 1 of 2 possible 600. Captain F. W. Allen of Boston won the Governor's Foot Guards trophy. Lieutenant M. Lenz of New York took the Snyder match. Lieut ant BH kL Boeninger of Somerville won the one match with a perfect 100. Captain Lummis also won the Phillips pistol match, the Worden match and the Simmons match, all with perfect 100s.
Mrs Horace E Dodge the Detroit auto family divorcee traveled to Honolulu in deep mourning after the Calawali delay. Reports say she denied engagement to naval aviator Lieutenant Charles Williams who perished when his plane crashed near Honolulu last Wednesday. Detroit spokesman Jack Hall indicated the couple’s friendship might have led to an engagement had Williams lived.
Blind since age 12, Francis J. Cummings of Wilmington Del accepts an assistant French instructor post at the University of Pennsylvania. His Braille mastery and aid from teachers backed a brilliant academic career despite a 1920s era illness leaving him sightless.
Jim Spaulding of Stamford, a lifelong circus devotee and retired New Haven conductor, travels nationwide with unlimited rail access to follow circuses. Born March 17, 1863, he began as a water boy in 1906 and became a special conductor, earning many badges and a local nickname Mayor of Myrtle Avenue.
Dresden and Bergischsmühle report a deadly Saxony disaster after Saturday cloudbursts. Winds gusts five to seven feet flooded vast areas, with at least 93 dead and many missing. Federal troops aid victims as cooperation between rival groups helps relief efforts.
Washington inventor C Francis Jenkins has developed a propeller reversing device with a safety leash that cannot be moved in flight. When the plane touches down a spring releases the guard, allowing near instant stopping on ground or water. The system promises safer landings on ships and city rooftops, reducing crash risk in failed takeoffs.
Albert Wrable aged forty nine of 1002 Pem broke street was held at the Second Precinct yesterday on drunkenness and breach of peace charges. Officers subdued him after he threatened a nun with a large carving knife. He is held in bond at 200.
A special town meeting will be held at the Grange hall on Saturday July 16 at 3 o clock to discuss funding for the State Aid road from the corner near the Baptist church to the Yellow School house and to consider zoning the town. Voters also approved borrowing authority and set allocations to support highway work. Other items include church activities, scouts camping, and a Sisters Night program at Fuston Grange with refreshment plans.
Ethel Barrymore cancelled her matinee and evening performances of The Constant Wife in New York to attend her uncle's funeral in Philadelphia. It marked the first time she has canceled a show in her career. She would not have appeared yesterday as Saturday performances are not held in the summer. she will instead perform next Saturday afternoon and night.
Major Herbert A. Dargue, leader of a 20,000 mile Pan American goodwill flight, landed at Bolling Field after flying over 34 states and Canada. He visited 100 cities on the tour, with Walter Lochner and officials from the National Association of Commercial Organizations Secretariat aboard for the New York leg.
Richard Grace announced plans to return to Los Angeles to obtain another plane and fly back to Hawaii after his aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Kauai. He had left the wrecked machine at Barking Sands field after about fifty one minutes aloft.
Nathan Gold thirty six of 6938 Madison avenue was arrested at a meat market run by Mrs John Rothwicz at 275 Hallett street after creating a disturbance. He faced drunkenness breach of the peace and resisting an officer. Patrolman Robert Dunnigan reported having to use force to subdue him.
Amusements announce Captain Salvation a picturesque story at the Palace theatre with first class vaudeville. The cast includes Lora Hanson Pauline Starke Marceline Day Ernest Torrence George Fawcett Flora Finch Sam DeGresse Eugenie Ford. Vaudeville features Tramp Tramp Tramp with Jack Cameron Leo Lee and ten singers. Cardo and Noll in Opera A La Hoke, Thatcher Devereaux and Adama in A Peach and a Pair. Navarro Sisters and Jane and Bob George perform Nature's Laff. Reduced rides and free tickets for youngsters at entrance noon to 3 pm. Watermelon eating contest and a popular Pleasure Beach bathing area attract crowds. Open til 10 pm nightly.
The Post's Vaudeville house offers DeMille war drama Fighting Love with Jetta Gondal Victor Marconi and Henry B Walthall. Mack Sennett comedy Should Sleep Walkers Marry Pathe News. Eddie Wakefield Big Show stars Jack Bparlin Muriel Warner Mimi Lehman. Also A Crisp Revue with Crisp Sisters Pat Whaton Bob Cage Gladys Jackson Four Chocolate Dandies and Salvatore Scall with Dolly and Billy O'Brien crooning.
The Majestic presents Rolled Stockings with Paramount Junior Stars James Hall Louise Brooks Richard Arlen and Nancy Phillips. The plot centers on a young athlete and university life with romantic subplots amid other film offerings. A Russian choir and Bealalnika orchestra accompany a Russian folk recital with 42 singers and 40 musicians.
Ladies week returns at Pleasure Beach Dauce Palace with free ballroom admission on all nights except Saturday and Sunday. Captain Webster and Bay State Aces present nightly programs featuring new dance numbers. Tonight also marks ladies night at the Roller Rink with half price admission. Kiddies Day set for Wednesday for Bridgeport children.
Dr Chalmers Sangree of New York his wife and their fifteen year old daughter Daphne with John Van Pelt of Patchogue were rescued yesterday from Great South Bay after a gasoline tank explosion forced them to jump from the cabin cruiser Undine. The Undine was destroyed. Gregory Taylor of New York in his speed cruiser Jack made the rescue.
Mexico City July 10 The American embassy reports a reply from the Mexican foreign office to its third note seeking the apprehension and punishment of Arthur Brewer die at Guadalajara last June The reply repeats prior statements that the matter has been referred to competent authorities and offers no new commitment to act.
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