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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1927

Page

11

Board declines to reopen case for Obeh Grott

The Board of Appeals refused to reopen the Grotto gas station case for Victor F. Mailay and the Obeh Grott, denying new evidence presented by attorney Marty A. Goldstein. President Carl F. Siemon and Secretary John G. Schwarz Jr. stated there is no reason to revisit the matter. The Grotto’s request to operate at 1211 Fairfield Avenue was rejected after weeks of board deliberation.

Victor F. Mailay Obeh Grotto Grotto Board of Appeals Marty A. Goldstein Carl F. Siemon John G. Schwarz, Jr Grotto Uition Malny Fairfield Avenue T Maliny Lala

Bankruptcies Rise in Connecticut in 1927

New Haven records show 640 bankruptcy petitions filed in 1927 for the state, a high mark by about 109, with merchants leading these failures at 292. Total liabilities reach 15.5 million, secured claims 8.7 million, unsecured proven 3.0 million, unsecured not proven 1.5 million. Net assets after expenses stand at 1.03 million. administration costs 284,159.12.

New Haven F.y Associated Prosa Connecticut Charles Elliott Pickett Tte Federal District Court New Flaven

Three Persons Treated for Dog Bites at Hospital

With the continuing dog days, three victims sought treatment at the Emergency hospital yesterday. James Beach, five, of 3028 Madison Avenue, was treated for a bite to the right arm by Dr. David S. Greenspun. Clara M Grouchlen, six, of unspecified address, was treated by Dr. Alexander Sollosy for a bite to the left ring finger. Dan Kivok, thirty four, of 9 Avon Street, was treated for a bite to the right wrist by Dr. Alexander Sollosy.

James Beach Madison Avenue David S. Greenspun Clara M Grouchlen Alexander Sollosy Dan Kivok Avon Street Tor

Milford Resident Held on Worthless Checks Charge

Elmer E. Stevens fifty six of Milford was arrested yesterday by Detective Sergeants Frank Holbrook and John Gunzensguser and held for Milford police. He is wanted in Lait town on a charge of passing worthless checks.

Elmer E. Stevens Milford Frank Holbrook John Gunzensguser

Woman Injures Hand in Washing Machine

A newspaper brief reports a woman injured her hand while using a washing machine. She was brought to the emergency room where a doctor provided treatment. The article offers few specifics beyond the incident and medical response.

Police Seek Leaders In Lottery Sale Case

Police continue their investigation into a city lottery ticket operation. Judge Albert J. Vierritt ordered two alleged sellers held after they pleaded guilty, while authorities search for higher ups. Thomas Minas and James Nicholas were held at Broad Street addresses, claiming ignorance of the ticket supplier’s identity.

Albert J. Vierritt Thomas Minas Broad Street James Nicholas

Vets Win Second Round in YMCA Tennis Tourney

Three former high school stars plus tennis veterans advanced in the YMCA handicap event. Francis Higgins beat John B Fern 6-2 while Mansfield Sprague and Clifford Lytle won 7-5 6-2 and 6-4 7-5 respectively. Dr R H W Strang and Dr R Warren Hall posted victories as round two concluded.

Theenich Y. M. C Francis Higgins Central John B. Fern Mrasfield Sprague Clifford Lytle George Lindquist Stanley Lonsvite R.H. W. Strang Oxrder H. E. Bre R. Warren Hall R. Whittles Winnie Hoffman Sever A. G. Laas FP. K. LaFlatr T. C. Chang M. Niman T. E. Jones Foster T.taylor F. B. Hawley Clifford Wied' Ich Prancis Higgins John B. Ferns R. H. W. Strang H. E. Brown W. D. Benedict J. W. Knepp Clifford Lyne Stanley Lonsdale Dr. R. Warren Hall R. Whitytles Mansfield Sprag

Middletown Wins Commandery Title In Connecticut Golf

Middletown Commandery captured the Knights Templar Golf Association of Connecticut championship by one point over New Haven, finishing 1010 to 1011 in six-man team scores. A record field of 156 golfers competed in team and individual events, with awards for low gross and low net across 18 and 36 hole formats and various classifications.

New Haven Commandery Middletown Knights Templar Golf Association Connecticut Low Gross Andrew Stephens W. Larkin Water William Faterson Low H. EB. Abbott Samford F. G. Libbey Hartford T. F. Sidy W. J. Curtis Columbia Harolt Hotenkine J. WH. Warris Crusader J. McDermid Atlan Carmichael P. Francis The Fox

Girl's Premonition of Accident Comes True in Hamden

Frank M. Kirby of Hamden was fined 103 dollars and costs for reckless driving after a collision last Tuesday near the Seven Gables Inn injured Sophie Paluraz of Brooklyn. Paluraz testified she had a premonition of disaster while riding in a car driven by Kirby associate Blaight, whose machine allegedly came from the east on the wrong side of the road.

Milford Special Core Frank M. Kirby Morse Street Hamden Couts Mir Sophie Paluraz Brooklyn Carrot Evenue Joseph Smight Cooper Street Blaight Kirby Seven Gables Inn Mise Palusak Slaight

Hunger strike doubts shadow Sacco Vanzetti case

Boston July 18. Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti abstained from food at the state prison. Vanzetti drank coffee at breakfast and lunch amid questions whether they have entered a hunger strike. Officials attribute heat and routine to their diet, while the defense committee says Vanzetti may refuse further meals as protest against Governor Fuller’s methods.

Boston Associated Press Nicola Sacco Bartolomeo Vanzetti Vanzetti Sacco Hendry Husbar Executive Council Defense Committee Shes Herbert B. Ehrmann Witter Bynner New York Massachusetts

Ushers Association Meeting In Devon With Social

Devon Devon July 18 special Mrs Thomas Chrimes Elis street hosted New York visitors over the weekend Tomorrow night the Ushers Association of the Devon Union church meets at the church hall followed by a social Miss Clara Talmadge New York city visits Miss Lilly Fox Beach avenue for the week Mr and Mrs J Cohane Beach avenue entertain Miss Betty Gill Hartford Miss Vivian Brenne Bridgeport avenue leaves for New York and Philadelphia Miss Bernice and Robert Roose Pittsfield Mass visit grandparents Mr and Mrs Frank Russell Karena avenue for the month

Devon Thomas Chrimes Elis Street New York Ushers Association The Devon Union Church Church Hall Clara Talmadge New York City Lilly Fox Beach Avenue J. Cohane Betty Gill Hartford Vivian Brenne Bridgeport Avenue Philadelphia Bernice Robert Roose Pittsfield Mass Frank Russell Karena Avenus

Italy protests Vienna police force expansion

London July 18 AP Berlin dispatch reports the Italian minister at Vienna protested against a new 2,000 member armed police corps. He argues the move violates the peace treaty.

London Associated Press Berlin Vienna

Ambulance Calls Log For Local Residents

Ambulance records list 10:00 am to 3 Norland Street for Anna Wood age 37 with acute appendicitis, taken to Bridgeport Hospital. 8:00 am to 1200 Main Street for May Fedt age 35 with fainting, taken to Bridgeport Hospital. 3:15 pm to Railroad and Colorado Avenues for John Doei with alcoholism, taken by police.

Norland Street Anna Wood Bridgeport Hospital Main Street East Main Street Railroad Colorado Avenues John Doei

Young driver arrested for no operator license

John Newel, sixteen, of 258 Madison avenue, was arrested last night by Motorcycle Officer J. J. Brennan and held at the Fourth Precinct on a charge of driving an automobile without an operator's license.

John Newel Madison Avenue J. J. Brenan Fourth Precinct

Monroe Community News Highlights Local Meetings and Events

The last regular meeting of Monroe’s Woman's Auxiliary of the M. F. D. featured whist, prizes to Miss Emma Opper and Mrs. Hans Dineson, plus plans for a Port Jefferson trip on July 29. Engagement announced for Marion Frances Johnson and G. Kenneth Merrill. Harmony Grange conferred four candidates and invited Easton Grange. a shore-side picnic at the Mix cottage is planned. Albert Kraemer’s death announced in Pomona. Notes on local visits, motor trips, and upcoming lawn party at Frederick Sherman’s home.

Hans Dineson Arthur Curtiss Merwin W. Johnson Mar Ion Frances Kenneth Merrill Harmony Grange James Wells John Keller George Curtis Jerome Osborne Brother Warner Litchfield Grange Litchfield Easton Grange Harmony the Grange Walliam K. Mix Smiths Point Miga Louis B. Beards Dorothy Alice Mabersham Puri Marion Johnson Della Valentine Stratford Valentine Frances Martha Hurd Nan Huntley Niagara Falls Glen Falls Elmira Congregational Church Frederick Sherman Mr. Sherman Walter Lyons Long Island

Bicyclist Struck by Produce Truck in Hartford

A. Gordon operating a fruit produce truck reported striking and injuring a boy on a bicycle at Railroad and Bostwick avenues. The victim was John Belus, fifteen, of 240 Bostwick avenue, and he was only slightly injured. Assistant Superintendent Flood is on his annual vacation in the mountains.

A. Gordon Temple Street Hartford Railroad Bostwick Avenues John Belus Bostwick Avenue Thomas Flood

Milford Woman Bessie McGrath Arrested Three Times in 24 Hours

Milford July 18. Justice released Bessie McGrath after a sequence of three arrests in one day. She was drunk, police sent for friends, supplied water and cigarettes, and she was released each time. Judge Robert C Stedlard finally nailed a drunkenness charge. Police hope she keeps her word.

Milford Bessie McGrath State Street Bridgesport Tessie Bessie Robert C Stedlard

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