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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1927

Page

15

Olidge Sought In Pony Express Visit To Wyoming

A Western relay of horses rode from Cheyenne toward Rapid City inviting President Coolidge to visit Cheyenne and Spearfish Canyon in Wyoming. The 270 mile trek, with 27 riders on horses named for regional dignitaries, aimed to persuade Coolidge to attend a Wyoming rodeo and to meet officials, including Governor Emerson.

Rapid City Prairia Coolidge Cheyenne Iva Wyoming Uy 28 Southakota Blackie Black Hills

First District Women to Host Lawn Party

The First District Republican Women's Club will host a lawn party at 1 o'clock tonight at 712 Broad Street the home of Mrs James Datyson. Supper and entertainment are planned with Mrs Catherine Moran as chair and assistants Mrs Sarah Daniels Ms Katherine Connor Mrs Margaret Bennett and Mrs Anna Moran. If weather is bad the event moves to the labrooms at 33 Liberty Street.

Broad Street James Datyson Catherine Moran Sarah Daniels Twelfth District Savin Rock Womer Conmittee Inc Bertha Skerry Sarah Conner Minnie Simpson Jacah Miller Mary Lynch Roge Howard Place Saratoga Springs Canada

Man Falls From Vessel Deck in Drowning on Rose Standish

Massachusetts July 11 Associated Press reports Harrison W Bowker of Worcester drowned after falling from the hurricane deck of the steamer Rose Standish between Pemberton and Nantasket. Mate Roy Grindle and two others rescued the body. identification was made from Bowker’s papers. Also noted is the death of Cardinal Octavius Cagiano de Azevedo near Rome, born 1843.

Pemberton Mass Associated Press Harrison W. Bowker Worcester Rose Standish Nantasket Roy Grindle Bowker Rome Octavius Cagiano de’ Azevedo Holy Roman Church Anzio

Hindenburg reacts to brisk American handshake in Berlin

Berlin event described as Presigtout Von Hindenburg meeting an American tourist at the city zoo. The visitor grasped his hand firmly announcing I am Iron America, prompting Hindenburg to gaze at his palm and reply in a wary tone. The scene highlights cross cultural tensions amid European views of American enthusiasm.

Berlin Associated Press Presigtout von Hindenburg Ras Tafuit America

Nellie Signal Is Circuit Winner At Toledo Meet

Nellie Signal captured the Steadman two year old class trotting title in straight heats on opening day of the 1987 grand circuit season at Toledo. The colt owned by Rd Stout of Pontiac Michigan and driven by Nat Ray trotted 2 07 1 4 for the mile, with Stelarene winning the open trot later and Valo Rico taking the three year old pace.

Toledo Ohie Assonciated Steadman Nellie Signal Rd Stout Pontiac Mich Nat Ray Mooney Atake Valo Rico Win Crozier Stelarene Bob Plaxtoo Bamore Stokes Stellevene Binjola Plaxico Peter McCray Lewis Sau Andress Br. G Stour Mary Scott Brus Lacey Jack Toddington Barbara S Miss’ Que Winter Axilene Vola Rico Peter Velo Croziers Hollrood Jacqueline Re. F Gilda Gray Gr. F Harry D Bretnant Ovelmo Lad Matt Japlast Winchester May Direct Foxy McKinney Trme Atta Vola Otzinachon Blonde Lady

Men’s Assembly Show At Roosevelt Hall Delights 400

The Men’s Assembly of Cirace M. BE church staged a well received social last night at Roosevelt Hall with 400 in attendance. Directed by Freda H. Birbarie and J. Airlie, the program featured soloists Morris Allen William Hatton Charles James Robert W. Jones William White Frank Oertie Albert A. Ross Ben Slinson and Scotty Miner who received praise for their performances.

Cirace M. BE Roosevelt Hall Freda H. Birbarie J. Airlie Morris Allen William Hatton Charles James Robert W. Jones William White Frank Oertie Albert A. Ross Ben Slinson Scotty Miner

Aid for Girls Against Moral Hazards Urged

New Haven July 11 By Associated Press that many towns in Connecticut are sadity in need of some means of moral protection for that young girls was brought out at the first meeting of the Girls Protective Council of Connecticut organized by members of several state wire public and private societies at the Civic Protective association New Haven. The plan for a county organization was discussed and a pamphlet listing all sources of help for young girls and their problems was to be issued. The officers elected include chairman Mrs Ruth Mix New Haven chairman M Eugene Kerner Waterbury secretary and treasurer Miss Helen Sturges Bridgeport and county chairmen for Hartford New Haven Middlesex Fairfield Litchfield Windham Tolland and New London with respective names.

New Haver Associated Press Connecticut Girls’ Protective Council of Civic Protective Association Mew Haven Counsil Chorman Ruth Mix New Haven Veo Eugene Kerner Waterbury Helen Sturges Bridgeport Fisht Hartford Ida Hamilton Rose Clark Middlesex Midnie Pennkuan Fairflets Laura Makinson Litchfield Edith Balmford Windham Try Hutsler Tolland Mabel Matthor Mew

Three Brass Firms To Hold Outings Here

Pleasure Beach hosts a coring week with picnics by Chase Forensen’s Waterbury rolling mills, A. T. Hungerford Co, and American Brass and Copper Co of New York. Outings include contests for most beautiful and most popular girl, plus athletics, dancing and water sports. Mayor Bethens may judge.

Pleasure Beach Chase Forensen’s Association of Ie Chase Rolling Mills Waterbury F. William Ebethens

Beef Supper Set by S. E. Class at People's Church

The S E class of People's Presbyterian Church will host a roast beef supper tomorrow at 8 pm at the church. Congregation members and friends are invited. Mrs Rockwell Larra pee chairs the supper committee. Proceeds fund a bulletin board for the Park Avenue frontage. This is the second event in the series and will be followed by a prayer meeting.

S. E People's Presbyterian Church Rockwell Larrapee Park Avenue Ieee Eae

Kent Community House Carnival Promises Family Fun

A Kent Conn carnival will run July 21 to 23 from 5 to midnight at the Kent Community House. A 5 to 7:30 supper serves children, with later refreshments available. Midway booths, a two-course appeal to color enthusiasts, and an orchestra for dancing operate from 8 to midnight. Proceeds benefit the Kent Community House.

Kent Conn

Home Behind at Cabin and Europe Trip Plans

Natalie describes returning home with family to Stratfield and touring Knollwood and Fair Acres while noting progress on a Dutch Colonial home by William A. Nichols. She recalls sending relatives to Europe from New York and outlines travel routes and costs, plus shopping at Read's and Sueier Poole Co. for furniture and hats. She mentions laundry plans and Crawford Laundry rates.

Knollwood Stratfield William A. Nichols Tolsome Hill Roads Toilsome Hill Road

Local society notes from Norwalk and surrounding towns

Community calendar and social items list September programs at Black Rock Yacht Club and August duties by Mrs. DeLoss. Marriages include Eleanor J. Adams with Arthur R. Winterbottom and Sophie Phelan with Wendell Coger. Garden parties, club outings, and hotel reunions follow with numerous hostesses, travel plans, and society connections across Norwalk, Southport, and Fairfield.

Ts Toke Black Rock Elth

Weddings, Outings, and Social Notes From Local Coastline

Afternoon and evening beach plans as men join wives for supper. Dorothy Gordon Hunt to wed Philip E. Dickinson tomorrow at the Hunt home with Rev. W. C. Knowles officiating. Best man G Union Bintchley of New Haven. Edith Birdwood maid of honor. Hunt a Middletown kindergarten teacher, Dickinson with Goodrich Tire. Also: Mrs Rosenkrans vacationing in Southern waters to August 1. Cornelius Lyon visiting sister in Garfield Avenue. Pride of Bridgeport outing at Mrs Henry Reicher’s Pleasure Beach Cottage. locating at 1:30 pm from Seaview foot. Starmng next day if weather permits. Socials include Fidelity Sewing circle outing from 10:15 New Haven car. Busy Workers of Morris Court outing with covered dish noon meal. Plaza area bus at 10. Reservations with Mrs A. E. McKimmie. Mrs Richmond Mason visiting Worcester. Emily Lilley vacationing in Lakewood. Announced marriage of Roberta Shipman and Charles A. Wight. Levina Shipman maid of honor. couple motor-trips to Vermont, plan to reside here. Wight previously Nichols School teacher. Shipman with Connecticut Co.

Dorothy Gordon Hunt Gordon Channing Hunt Park Avenue Philip E. Dickinson W. C. Knowles Dickinson Miss Hunt Edith Birdwood Gunion Bintchley New Haven Mr. Dickinson Middletown The United Church Goodrich Tire Company Akron Ohis Henry Reicher Pride of Bridgeport Seaview Avenue Starmg Linara Belden Fairfield Beach Morris Court Wall Streets A. E. McKimmie Roberta J. Shipman Robert Shipman Wade Street Charles A. Wight Brattleboro Levina Shipmint George Wight

College Quartette to Sing at A. M. E. Church

The Famous Odeite from Livingstone College Salisbury NC will perform at Wal ters Memorial A. M. H. Zion Church tonight. Rev H R Jackson pastors the church. The concert is part of the summer tour and a large audience is expected. Admission is free.

Odeite Livingstone Cllege Salisbury North Carolina Walters Memorial A. M. H. Zion Rev. H. R. Jackson

New Yorker Drowned Bathing in River at Preston

Harry B. Mandell, 38, of 992 Southern Boulevard Bronx, drowned while bathing in the Quinabaug River at his nephew D. I. Mandell’s Preston home about five miles from Norwich. Body recovered and to be sent to his Bronx home. widow and father reportedly reside in the Bronx.

Norwich Associated Press Harry B. Mandell Southern Boulevard Bronx New York D. I. Mandell Preston

Man Denied Alimony in Chicago Divorce Case

Superior Judge Hany Lewis denies Walter Brinkman alimony from his wife Rose Brinkman as their divorce proceeds with allegations of cruelty. The ruling comes as the petition asks for support pending settlement of the case.

Chicago Hany Lewis Walter Brinkman Rose Brinkman

Funeral of Missionary Rev Charles Ewing Held

In New Haven on July 2 Associated Press reports the funeral rites for Rev Charles Ewing missionary to China from Plymouth Congregational Church. Rev Orville A. Petty preached the sermon as the church prepared resolutions. Ewing died after a Friday car crash in Guilford that injured several other party members.

New Haven Associated Press Charles &. Ewing China Plymouth Congregational Church Orville A. Petty Plymouth Church Mr. Ewing Guilford

Woman leader objects to surplus women label in Britain

London July 10 Associated Press Mrs Corbett Ashby new president of the Women s National Liberal Federation denounces the term surplus women used for the two million British women unlikely to marry due to men shortage She says only the droves are surplus and employed women contributing to the country deserve respect A candidate for Parliament and leader of the Women s Inter fetenst Suffrage Alliance also comments Milford chapter Lauralton Hall Alumnae dance plans finalizes arrangements for July 22 Town Hall Tickets available from committee chair Miss Laura Gallagher and members Miss Frances Fochr Miss Margaret Sullivan Miss Mildred bandine

London Associated Press Ashby House of Commons Women's Milford Lauralton Hall Town Hall Laura Gallagher Frances Fochr Margaret Sullivan Mildred Bandine

Also Mentioned on This Page

Olidge Pony Express Cardenal Gees Hindenburg Nellie Men’s Assembly OF Church Presents Rumford Girls’ Protective Council Kent Community House Natalie Europe Jane Borck Greven Edith Bert Mark Ton Aittractive Lines Willam J. Histon F. E. Lalley Fair Acres Rowland Fairfiel Tgeler Mother Beth Loewith & Cog Bery Bank St Albany Alexandra Bay Thousand Islands Alentreal Boston Harold Nantucket Meigs & Cy's Read Sheraton Sueier-Poole Co New Bedford Stelzerdale Crawford Crawford Newway Ralph Blackburn Eleanor J. Adama Arthur Robert Winterbottom Philadelphia Sophie T Phelan Wiliam A. Phelan Arcadia Street Wendell Francis Coger Frederick F. Coger Black Rock Avenue Jay 16 Jeanette Phelan Raymond J. Coger International Christian Endeavor Cleveland Ohio A. H. Kean Edith May Porter del Fennell John Fennell Helen and Gertrude Fennell Anna MacNamare East Seventieth Street Burrwood Cold Spring Harbor Constance Jenings Albert H. Ely, Jr Albert H. Ely Fort Hill Southampton Jennings Eugene Lentilhen Lving Paris Foxcroft School Virginia Jennngs Henry C. Taylor Oliver B. Jennings Walter B. James Annie Burt Jennings Oliver Gould Jennings Fairfield Ely Yale Union and University Clubs Silvermine Gulla Hall Silvermine Bernhard Guttman G. J. Steugel Augustus Smith Daggy Helen Hamilton Richard Dagey Gutmann Alexander Johnston Harry Townsend Guilh Myrtle Sewing Circle Savin Hock Douglas Stowe Beers Bridgeport Hospital Beers Doris Louise Bunting Walter Lashar Jug New London Newport Percy P. Anderson Norman J. Gaynor C. A. Baldwin Frank T. Staptes Dotan R. Regisuen Jay Minnetonka Susan Nathanie Henry B. Stoddard Old Academy Tea Room Davia S Clinton Avenue Reyharyi Dutro | Plumb Pairfield Pairfield Beach Club Hugh B. Auchincloss Southport Hammersraith L. T. Frissell Willmarth Turmaington Edward L. Parker Julrfield Lake Sunapeu N. J Lie Edward N. Parker New Troopshire Parker Bretton Woods LoHan XL. Goldstein Jacob Miller Goldstein Herbert 8. Brown Olivet Church National Council of Cangreg Omaha Mr. Brown California Yosemite Yellowstone Park Paradise Inn Mount Rainier Rainier National Park Washington Brown Paradise Valley Paradise Glacier Mr.Brown Eval Linder Sweden Germany Holland England John Lavey Catholic Daughters of America Asheville N. C Mary C., Duffey Newark Frances Maher Kane Katherine M. Rosney Poughkeepsie N. Y Elizabeth Ahern Lenora A. Maher Wiliam Wilmot Thomas J. Walsh Alsiee Street Niagara Falla Wiliam Chew Republican Woman's Club Walter Jennings Hoya Pleas E. B. Rosenkrans Stratford Cornelus Lyon King’s Park T. 1 Mrs. K. K. Hayes Land Family Garfield Avenue Frederick Bergman Park Street West Haven Fidelity Sewing Circle Golden Hill Main Streets Richmond Mason Worcester, Mass Ida Sherwood Madigan Terrace Emily Lilley North Avenue Lakewood A. M. E. Church New Yorker Larralton Mall Maine Porce Auuays Arown Sugar New England
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