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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1926

Page

5

FORN PRODUCTION LOWER THIS YEAR SURVEY REVEALS

Washington July 10 4AP production of this years important farm crops declined from last year per July 1 condition as reported by the Department of Agriculture The report gives area planted and yields for winter wheat spring wheat corn barley flaxseed rice hay beans peaches apples grapes and other crops with contrasts to the previous year and notes percentage of normal by crop

Washington Department of Agriculture Hye Harley

Boy Struck On Nose By Bat At Main Street

A 16 year old boy was accidentally struck on the nose by a baseball bat while playing with peers near Main Street. The injured youth was taken to Emergency hospital for treatment.

Patrak Liliano Eimergencs Hospital Atte Ethana Vantus

Vacation Boon May Be Discovery Of God in Nature Says Dr. Day

Dr William Horace Day spoke at the Walted Church service about vacation as a God given boon. He argued Americans will spend more on vacations, urging leisure used with faith and brains to keep the nation’s soul. He cited Moses and the Exodus, stressing nature’s open air as a path to renewal and leadership in society.

God Dr. Day Americ Gove Tals Qame William Horace Day Walted Day America France Philippines Exoda Moses Bavot Alver Egypt Thie Jesus

Obituary Victor Springford a State Street merchant dies

Victor Springford a well known State street merchant died suddenly at his home Saturday night. Funeral Tuesday at 2 40 from Welmot and West 884 Lafayette street Rev J Radoppi officiating. He was sixty four and resided 64 Chapel street. Survived by wife Mrs Elizabeth Decastro Springford two sons and one daughter Harold A Pieter Sr Tan EB Harnl a and Lillian in vaudeville act at Polís Palace. Also survived by three brothers and two sisters in Boston. Funeral of Frank W Smith later today from 25 Liberty street. Burial in Royalton Vermont. Mrs Elizabeth Potter died at 2 home of her daughter Norton. Potter widow of G Potter age 92. Funeral Tuesday at 2 at the home of her son William Potter Devon. Survived by four daughters and one son.

Victor Springford Victor &. Springford State Street Ins Heme Welmot and West, Inc Lafayuette Street J Radoppi St. “John's Church Chapel Street Mos Elizabeth Decastro Sprinsford Harold A. Pieter Sr Tan EB. Harnl@a Lillian Poli Palace Theatre Boston Frank W. Smitth Frank W. Smith Liberty Street Alexander Alison Independent Order of Odd Fellows Samuel HH Harris Joyce Royalton Vermont Elizabeth Potter Bridgeport Norton Mars Potty G. Potter Tran William Potter Devon Potter Co A Carpenter Noten Carrie Franklin Mar Garnell Tillian Bush Willam Metter

Rev Weng Tells Of Ephesian Life In Sermon

Rev Armin G. Weng, pastor of the First Lutheran Church, spoke at the First Methodist Church on A Famous Letter the Epistle of St Paul in the Ephe sian. He called the letter a gem of literature and wisdom, focusing on Jesus Christ as the central subject and source of strength.

Metropolia Ephesus Asia-Minor Armin G. Weng First Lutheran First Methodist Rome Tei Weng Christ

Mercury Drops as Clouds Cover Bridgeport Sun

Rainless clouds sheltered Bridgeport yesterday providing relief from heat. Morning temperatures around 0 degrees rose to about 3 degrees at the hottest part of the day. Cooler conditions followed and by nightfall temperatures fell below 75 degrees.

Bridgeport

Western farmers split on relief as GOP insurgence stirs polls

Washington reports show westward sympathy for Coolidge mixed with dissent over farm relief. Insurgent Republicans favor cooperative marketing while organizing new associations. Tariff shifts loom as Democrats eye control, with western voters backing incumbents likely to support Haugen-like bills.

Three Year Old Burned By Spilled Coffee Incident

Three year old Zeda Vierne was severely burned on the abdomen and thigh when her mother spilled hot coffee. She was treated at the Emergency hospital and later moved to St. Vincent's hospital for rest and observation.

Zeda Vierne St. Vincent’s Hospital

Patch Work Quilt Exhibit At Stratford History Society

The Stratford Historical Society plans a patch work quilt exhibit featuring colonial blankets at Judson Home Friday. Mrs Adelaide Guenther and Mrs Margaret DeLatour lead the committee with help from Society members and friends. A cake sale will accompany the exhibit with members assisting in bake goods. Hostesses today include Mrs Frank Sammis and Mrs Henry DuBois.

Stratford Historical Judson Adelaide Guenther Margaret DeLatour Frank Sammis Henry DuBois

Ousted Portuguese dictator exiled to the Azores

General Gomez da Cosa, who briefly ruled Portugal, was ousted on July 1 by General Caruona’s government and sent from Portugal today aboard a warship bound for the Azores where he will be at liberty.

Talon Portugal Lia Gomez da Cosa Caruona Azores

Hogan Announces Senate Candidacy On Wet Platform

William E. Hogan, former sixth district alderman, declared his Democratic bid for the senate from the Twenty-second district. He denounced Bridgeport Republicans for surrendering Home Rule and framed his run as a fight against wet legislation and the 18th Amendment, calling himself a war candidate aligned with Democratic aims. He cited Bridgeport’s 1925 legislative suffering and urged party unity to win the seat.

Hogan Senate Willian E. Liogan Bridgeport Republican Organization J Henry Roraback Alayer Hebrens Democratic Party Common Council Democratic Association Zoning Commission Connecticut Bridgeport Democratic Party Bridgeport

Man bitten trying to stop dog fight

Michael Toth, 28, of Hollywood Avenue Wes, treated at emergency hospital after his right hand was severely bitten by a dog. He was walking his leashed dog when a second dog attacked. Toth tried to separate the animals and was bitten.

Michael Toth Hollywood Avenue Wes Toth

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