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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1927

Page

13

1000 Airports in U S by 28 1s View

Washington July 18 William P MacCracken Air Secretary of the Commerce Department announced a national survey shows 864 airports in operation with more than 300 cities funding or starting construction of modern fields to speed commercial aviation. He says America will soon surpass Europe's progress and chambers of commerce civic groups are aiding the airway network effort.

Washington William P. MacCracken Commerce Department Eigil Aeronautics Europe MarCracken America

Florence Roberts Actress Dies at 50 in Los Angeles

Florence Roberts, screen actress and cousin of Theodore Roberts, died yesterday in Los Angeles. Widow of Lewis N. Morrison and wife of actor Frederick Vegeding, she rose to prominence on stage in 1906 in The Strength of the Weak. She starred in Faust opposite Morrison for five years and last appeared on stage in Dancing Mothers. Her remains will be taken to New York for burial.

Los Angeles Cal Associated Press Florence Roberts Theodore Roberts Lewis N. Morrison Frederick Vegeding Miss Roberts New York Faust Morrison San Francisco Ronald Colman Wilma Banky Hetruse

Two Plays Tie for Second Prize in National Tuberculosis Play Contest

Southbridge Massachusetts reports that Today's Court of Honor by Dorothy Higgins of Mary E Wells High School tied with Robin Good and His Followers by A Manti of Utah High School for second prize in the National Tuberculosis League Playwriting contest. The former had won a state prize in Boston earlier.

Southbridge Mass Associate de Press Court of Honor Dorothy Higgins Mary E. Wells Robin Good A. Manti Utah Nation Tuberculosis League Boston

Telegram Daily Pattern Service design for stout figures

The pattern describes a design suitable for stout figures with inverted plaits at the front and a novel sleeve treatment. It lists sizes 38 to 46 inches bust and notes fabric requirements of 3 inch size needing 3 54 yards or 40 inch contrasting. Printed with a silk crepe illustration.

Water drought grips Pottersville district in Somerset

In Somerset's Pottersville area, over 100 families rely on wells owned by Benjamin B. Chace. Prolonged dry weather has lowered water levels, prompting repeated water restrictions and three stoppages to let wells recover. A town water supply project is under construction.

Fall River Mays Associated Press New England Pottersville Somerset Benjamin 8 Chace

Small Boy Hangs From Picture Moulding as Ladder Falls

Dialog shows a child asking if the step ladder fell while his mother tries to interpret the scene. The boy is described as hanging to the picture moulding, with a concern that the father may be unaware or distant in the moment.

Long Service Employed Teachers Retire in Connecticut

Hartford July 18 By Associated Press Of twenty teachers in the state whose retirements were approved by the state teachers retirement board three have given fifty or more years of service. Miss Aliee L Baker New London completed 63 years of service and Miss Nellie Hills Bristol retired after fifty and one third years. Walter A Towne New London draws actively after 30 years. Others include Mary Award Bloomfield 27 1 2 years Agnes Craigle Stamford 34 1 2 years and several more with 17 to 49 years in various districts.

Hartford Associated Press Connecticut Aliee L. Baker New London Nellie EB. Hills Bristol Walter A. Towne Bulkeley School Mary GC Bloomfield Mae B. Conk Plymouth Agnes Craigle Stamford George W. Buck Danbury Delian H. Bailey Winchester Eeith K. Burnett Northwest School Marion 2

Vital Statistics Births and Marriages Listed

Birth announcements for Justin and Dorothy Vallenta and many others show newborns from July 3 to July 22 in several addresses including Sturges Road Mitford New York and more. Marital notices include Stanislau Olszewski of Stamford marrying Julia Stok of Bakersville and Albert A. Marks of New Britain marrying Martha Schwartz of Hartford.

Justin Dorothy Vallenta Sturges Road Charles Florence Hantelli Mitford Marguerite Packard New York Stanley Catherine Krick Railroad Avenue Giuseppe and Maria Nicalizi Boks Street John and Jennie Bertanza Dewry Street Frank and Anna McAvoy Olive Street Walter A Lillian W. Clark Buckingham Street Fannie Damiani Wayne Street Joseph Clara Cuneo Wilson Street Everett Hilda Hallquist DeKalb Avenue Frank Giuseppina Giordano Gregory Street Luigi and Selennora Piantacose Harral Avenue Michael Susie Roman Hallam Street Anna Sember Clinton Avenue Francesco Filomena Nicolazzi Suggetts Lane Tuigi Stanislau Olszewski Stamford Julia Stok Bakersville Albert A. Marks New Britain Martha Schwartz Hartford

Babies and Courage to Walk Alone

The article argues that infants lack strength rather than resolve to walk. A child’s hesitation stems from underdeveloped legs, potentially rickets, and not fear. Proper development comes from natural growth and supportive guidance, not forced timidity or imitation.

Nursery chair and play yard sale listing with beads

Regularly priced ivory nursery chair with tray, beads and painted animal back. Ivory play yards with wooden floor for dampness protection and beads. Includes Hathadans Kurdistans Mousouls. Jewelry brooches and pins with pearls and stones. Linen towels woven with names. Prices noted for main and second floors.

Personal service offer from Mrs Eldred at Bridgeport Telegram

Readers are invited to write Mrs Eldred regarding their intimate problems and receive a personal reply. Address letters to Sirs Myrtle Mozer Eldred Bridgeport Telegram.

Mrs. Eldred Myrtle Mozer Eldred Bridgeport Telegram

Costume slips with lace trim on third floor

White cotton costume slips with shadow hems, trimmed with handmade lace. They are marketed for regular and extra sizes and recommended for wear under cotton dresses. Located on the third floor.

Organdie Dresses for Girls in Basque Styles

Quaint models in basque effect and full skirts with short sleeves. Some with roll collars, others collaress. Plain colors and prints in rose maize blue and orchid. Third Hoor.

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