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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1927

Page

10

Amusements Hint Hints Tomorrow At Vaudeville Theatre

The big faced funnyman John Hines as White Pants Willie stars in a fast peppy comedy at Palls Vaudeville tonight and tomorrow. Dora Ford Revur leads a thirteen member singing and dancing company in a vaudeville program for Monday. Water carnival events feature Yehn Lube high dive exhibitions with Miss Helen Briscoe as part of the program at Pleased Bach.

Johnny Hines Palls White Pants Willie Beau Brummel Hines Dora Ford Wreh Dane Robert Elis Pathe Mick Sennett Will Ilso United States Europe Helen Briscoe

Palce theatre hosts Gala with sports stars and stage acts

The Sultan of Swat and Babe Ruth headline a Palce Theatre program featuring football themed cinema and a night of varied entertainment. An elaborate closing show includes photoplay with Dorothy Pillip and Pierence Turner among juvenile stars, plus musical interludes and rodeo style acts.

Swat Bibe Ruth Palce Wemouew Comeny Siowng Leet Touteville Tin Pa Che Bralen Cate Dorothy Pillip Pierence Turner Bryster Collier

AVWTESS SEES OF 1 AE MERISTIC Thrills and tiyld romance film

A garbled review notes Metro Goldwyn Mayer mystery melodrama of the season and a grand adventure feature starring John Gilbets and William Althons with Ernest Torrence. Cast includes John Crawford Tom O Ben Bert Roach Eileen Perry and Agnes Byres while other items reference Eyes Love Letters and International News Resops Pables.

Metro- Goldwyn Meyers John Gilbets Wiliam Althons McGuhbes Jonn Crawford Che Ang Ernest Torrence Vlan Tom Oben Bert Roach Eileen Perry Earle

One Driver Held After Two Trucks Collide

Milford dispatch reports one driver held after a collision involving two trucks on the Bridgeport Milford turnpike east of the center. Mario Maivitale of 1346 63rd Street Biophiva NY was arrested on reckless arm charges following the crash. A second driver, Hud B Mackay of 316 South Avenue Bridgeport, faced charges as the operator of the other truck. The second vehicle was owned by Motor Transportation Company of Brooklyn.

Milford Mario Maivitale 63Rd Street Biophiva NY Bridgeport Milfoad Turnpike Ecriteriale Halland House Txo Brooklyn Hudd Mackay South Avenue Bridgeport Motor Tran + pmtation Compan Connecti Ei

Fairfield selectmen plan to omit hearings on building code

Proposals to advertise the building code this week face limited public hearings as the Building Code committee follows directions from the selectmen. Zoning Board of Appeals and Town Planning Commission set hearings next week on revisions for Meadow Brook Road and Kings Highway business districts and private road developments in Southport and Stratfield.

Building Code Committee Recret Frederick A Bur Butt Zoning Bond of Appeal Meadowbrooky Road Kings Highway Town Hall Town Planning Commission Pravat Road Southport Roselle Steel Stratfield Phe Teugekher Keith-Albée New York Cits

Sharkey Tops Dempsey Bet in Garden Check Bid

In New York July 22 Mike McPigue reports Sharkey collected his fight check at Madison Square Garden after last night’s bout with Dempsey. McPigue recalls Sharkey joking about pay and says he won 37000 from betting on Dempsey. Police locked up a drunken, disorderly man at the station and Milford faces a new insulin charge against a Bridgeport man.

New York Mike McPigue Jack Sharkey Boston Sharkey Madison Squae Garden Shikey Michael Dempser Sharkey John Franklin Shiity Poll

Higher Light Charge in Worcester Reveals Contract Standstill

Worcester mayor O Hata insists no contract with Worcester Electric Light Co will be signed unless the utility drops a proposed rate rise. The firm seeks 11 dollars for all night lamps and 1.03 for loose lighting, while the city holds to a maximum 96 cent per light effective charge.

Worcester Mass Associated Press Healy of Worcester Worcester Elecuric Light Company O Hata Electrc Light Company Eledtue Light Company Lonechik

Laurel Beach Pleas for Fire Protection Draws Letter

Laurel Beach residents urge Milford officials to improve fire protection along the east shore. In a letter to the Board of Fire Commissioners, Laurel Beach Improvement Association chair John T Brewster cites faulty telephone service and calls for automatic call boxes and adequate hydrants to prevent delays in emergencies.

Milford Bay View Point Beach Pond Bay View Heights Morningside Laurel Beach William M O'Hara Boand of Fire Commissioners John T Brewster Lan] Beach Improvement Association Wiltrs Fine Commissioners Brewsters Mulford Laurel Brach Associat John 'T Brewster

Man Kills Wife in Crowded Store in Troy

July 22 report by Associated Press describes Bert Amond killing Lola Amond in a Troy department store. Amid chaos, Amond shot three times at the ceiling then the wife, who died on the floor. He fled but was captured by police and arraigned on murder charges. Witnesses said he claimed she had been with other men. Officers stated his attorney would be the only spokesperson.

Troy NY Associated Press Lola Amond Bert Amond Dhe Amond Katy

Woman Injured by Trolley at Point Beach Crossing

Milford July 22 A woman was injured when struck by a trolley at a cross near Point Beach east of Milford. She was taken to Milford Hospital with pain and suspected fractures but no broken bones reported. Motorman declined comment as nurses assisted at the scene and hospital.

Milford Carle Fox Roseland Street Waterboy Point Beach Messin Coyle Platt Street Carpente William Ehons Choline Street Thi Qu Hulsey

Courtney Eyes Readiness For Hop After Today

Captain Courtney aims for a sixth test flight tomorrow and the Atlantic crossing as weather permits. Preparations include fuel tests and engine checks on the flying boat while awaiting favorable conditions.

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Gallant Hit By Girl Sentenced By Court

A court proceedings yesterday resulted in a sentence for Daniel Alas, who assaulted a waitress at a Clifton restaurant. The trial described the incident occurring in the evening at 94 Collis Street, with testimony detailing the assault and the defendant’s actions.

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