Stoeckel opposes insect screens in car windows
Hartford insurance asked the state to allow screens in automobile windows to deter wasps and bees. Commissioner Robbins B Stoeckel rejects the idea noting screens could obstruct sight and hinder signaling. He argues open windows aid signals and safety during accidents by allowing easier egress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boss Waaps
Hartford Insurance Company
State Motor Vehicle Department
Robbins B Stoeckel
Insurance Company
Can I Sell It Again A Guide To Wise Purchases
Harland Hallen cautions readers on money decisions focusing on resale value. He stresses asking Can I Sell It Again before purchases, notes furniture as a common trap, and explains lenders assess value by resale potential, not original cost. The piece urges prudence in real estate, bonds, or any purchase to avoid regret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ular
Dr McCoys Reducing Class Diet Plan Breakfast Lunch Dinner
A historical diet guide outlines daily meals and exercise, detailing a breakfast of one egg with Melba toast and stewed fruit, a luncheon with mixed fruits and nuts, and an evening dinner featuring protein options and vegetables. It stresses moderation, sugar avoidance, and gradual weight guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eras Wool
Burning barn linked to new Huntington insurance policy
July 17 Huntington special correspondent reports a peculiar fire at Bridgeport hardware firm storage barn with hay and tools lost. Insurance papers were in transit during the blaze, and a motor boat was recovered. Firefighters tested a new pumper. reservoir water supplied Lake Huntington. Local events include White Hills Improvement Society meeting heat, Grange rehearsals, and community notes on parish, Grange, and social activities with multiple local names and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Conespondeni
Bern
Bridgeport Hyraule Company
Herbert C Perris
Edwin S Vugoshe
Tip Fall
Lake Huntington
White Hills
Grange Plas
Mis
Ethel M Beardsley
Earl Street
Charles Wo Goldspin
Cedar Beach
Franklin Wells
William Welle
Shelton
Fatmill River Grange
Benjamin Bentie
William Hallaman
Mamie Adams
Personal letters sought for Dr Frank McCoy guidance
Readers of the Bridgeport Telegram are invited to write Dr Frank McCoy with their intimate problems and receive a personal reply. Enclose a self addressed envelope if you wish a reply. Address letters to Dr Frank McCoy Bridgeport Telegram.
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Bridgeport Telegram
Frank McCoy
Dr Frank McCoy
Two on danger list after cars collide in New Haven
John Holden 57 of West Hartford and Albert Keilson 54 of Branford remained on the danger list at Grace Hospital after a head-on collision Saturday night. Montonese Neilson reportedly has a fractured skull and other injuries. Holden’s family said his condition is serious with internal injuries, while three other occupants Eva Blake Mildred Blake and Mrs Holden are listed as doing well.
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New Haven
Associated Press
John Holden
West Hartford
Albert Keilson
Branford
Grace Hospital
Neilson
Wholesale prices decline in June nationwide
Washington July 17 The Labor department reports wholesale prices fell slightly in June from May and were substantially lower than June 1928 The all items index stood at 1477 in June versus 1441 in May and 1826 in June 1928 Food building materials house furnishings and dogs contributed to the decline Also noted is an award of the purple ribbon to Mme Lempereur, longtime promoter of the Comedie Francaise in Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Associated Press
Mey
Labor Department P
Bern
Mme Lemperein
Comedie Francaise
Paris
Complete Radio Gives Courtney Position At Sea
The article describes Captain Frank T Courtney equipping a Dornier flying boat with Marconi radio gear for navigation and long range communication. A two-loop direction finder, fixed loops, and a twelve tube amplifier support bearing fixes and distance calculations. The system includes a 500-watt transmission tube, wind-driven generator, and emergency mast for sea navigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courtney
Calshot Naval
England
Frank T Courtney
Marconi Company
Odetta
Nett
Marcon
Byrd
America
Two Killed As Car Turns Over On Hill
Oscar Range of North Easton Massachusetts was driving when a broken rear axle caused the car to overturn on a steep incline at Dark Lantern Hill along Providence road. Range, about 66, and his wife were killed. their three year old grandson escaped unharmed. Mrs Range died en route to Putnam Hospital.
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Daniels
Associated Press
Oscar Range
North Easton
Mass
Range
Providence Road
Putnam Hospital
Firemen Return When Barn Burns
A severe electrical storm struck Newtown on Saturday splitting the town’s nerves as a barn owned by Charles Tinto in Taunton district was struck by lightning and burned. The loss runs about 2000 with some insurance, and only hay not yet harvested remained. Hawleyville’s fire company briefly attempted a run but returned after learning the barn was already ruined. The storm also disrupted telephone lines and electric service for hours. A tree limb fell onto Bridgeport state road but was removed without accidents. Jacob W Kaeser, 72, a longtime Newtown resident and former farm owner, died in Hartford after a year long illness. He leaves five daughters, three sons, and several siblings and grandchildren.
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Newtown
Charles Tinto
Yaunton
Tinto
Hawleyville Fire Company
Auto Chemical
Danbury
Charles B Johnson
South Center District
Bridgeport State Road
Hartford
West Hartford
Mi Kaese
Herman Ludge
Knights of Pythias of
Hrtford
Mra
B Smith
Windsor
A H Bickel
Bridgeport
H W. Tatcott
Talcottville
Frank Cawte
Bloomfield
William Humphrys
Frederick J Kaeser
Alvert G Keeser
Frank W Kaeser
Albert Kaeser
Frederick Kaeser
Rudolph Kaeser
Toledo
Elizabeth Eggert
Ohio
Mandchildren
Boy, 3, Scalds Self With Hot Water Incident
Charles O Connor four year old son of John OConnor of 186 Patan Place Naugatuck was taken to Mary Hospital after pulling a pan of hot water onto himself. He suffered second degree burns to face chest sides and abdomen. Hospital authorities say his condition is serious.
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Waterbury
iBy
Associated Press
Charles O Oconnor
John Oconnor
Patan Place
Naugatuck
Alfred E Smith to Receive Presidential Chair at Union Convention
New York July 17 By Associated Press a presidential chair will be presented to Governor Alfred E Smith at the Upholsterers International Union convention. The chair was designed by William Kohn, president of the union, who hopes the chair will be seen in the White House in 1929.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Associated Press
Govenor
Alfred E Smith
Courtney Talks It Over Addressing Atlantic Flight Plan
Courtney, planning a westward Atlantic hop from England to New York, discusses the voyage with Sir Samuel How Bretishan chief aboard a Northmertian Newspaper Alliance event. The Westminster Gazette London is connected through the alliance.
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Frank
Caplin Bank
Courtney
England
New York
Atlantic
Dias Plais
Samuel Howe Bretishan
Lhe Flight 1 Lander
Northmertian Newspaper Alliance
Westminster Gazette
London
Mott Captures Fairchild Cup in Tight Golf Match
Sid Mott of Mill River clinched the Fairchild Cup in a marathon 86 hole match against Irving Louden, winning one up after taking the final par on the last hole. Louden finished with a five, while Mott overcame a 24 stroke spread to prevail.
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Sid Mott
Fairchild Cup History and Key Contenders
The Fairchild Cup has a four year history. To claim permanent possession a team must win it three times. Noted competitors include Mott, Dr G H Wilpu, Clark Lane, and A B Tommers.
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Iicde
Mott
G H Wilpu
Clark Lane
A B Tommers
June Employment Slips Slightly in US Report
The Associated Press reports June employment of workers in the United States was slightly less satisfactory than in prior months. Declines in several major industries and a general drop in building activity contributed to the softer condition, according to the United States Employment Service.
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Washington
Associated Press
United States
United States Employment Service
Seven Hurt as Car Plunges Into Naugatuck River
Waterbury July 17 Two persons were seriously injured when a touring car failed to make a corner at Robbins Street and WaterTown Avenue and plunged over a bank into the Naugatuck River at 5 30 this afternoon Three other girls and two other young men escaped with minor injuries The driver Cestra 16 Edison Avenue received a minor scalp laceration and was left for the coroner The injured in Waterbury hospital include Florence Romansky 17 Lawrence Griffin 19 Doreth Snenden 18 Evelyn Hayes 39 Margaret Finnegan 19 Joseph Green 18 and Cestra The car traveled over trolley tracks jumped a nine foot bank struck a tree and landed with two wheels in the river
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Waterbury
Associated Press
Robbins Street
Wartertown Avenue
Naugatuck
Georie
Gestra
Edison Avenue
Waterbury Hospital
Florence Romansky
Dikeman Street
Lawrence Griffin
Crown Street
Doreth
Snenden
North Main Street
Evelyn Hayes
Dikemen Street
Margaret Finnegan
Catherine Avenue
Joseph Green
South Street
Cestra
Robbins and
West Main Street
Meroes
Mias Romenskiy
Connecticut Baptist convention ends in Storrs
Sixty delegates and teachers from across Connecticut attended the Connecticut Baptist convention at Connecticut Agricultural College campus in Storrs. The sessions, begun July 5, closed today under trained leaders and young church volunteers guiding religious development, vocational leadership, and church work with children and youth. Afternoon programs featured sports and amusements, with faculty and guest leaders from outside Connecticut assisting the state’s churches.
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Storrs
Associated Prese
Connecticut Baptist Convention
Connecticut Agricultural College
American Baptist Publication Society
The
Seasions
Connecticut
Clean Rug Stains By This New Method
Teaspoonful of Sylpho Nathol in a quart of water rub over dusty or stained rugs and capers to clean thoroughly. It kills germs and dust and makes fabrics hygienically clean without injury. Keeps rugs bright and new looking. Get Sylphor Nathel at all dealers Ady.
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Germain
Ady
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Stoeckel
Answers Insurance Company
Harland Hallen
Dr. McCoy
Hydraulic Company
Alice Graves
Floyd Lockwood
Benth
Grange
Mwiss
Willard Nicholas
Wong
Erles
Giangewok
Callotta Farr
Charles E Millard
Fairfield County
Pomona Grange
Putnam Park
Louis J Taber
Russ
Geoge Arundell
Charles E Millad Beit Lockwood
George Brndbury Willard Nicholas
Charles W Goldspink
Benjamin Bentley
George Arundell
George Bradbury
Carlotta
Helen Millard
Nichols
Nichols Pee Shelton Sherif
Frank Omstead
Monroe
Bayer
Baer
North Americ Seaspaper Alliance
Taunton
AL Smith
Fairchild Cup
Mull River
Irving Louden
Naugatuck River
Steiger Poole Company
Main and Fairfield
Nalgiri
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