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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1927

Page

5

Campaign to Save Steps in Household Work Begins

Darland Nebraska July 24 a Nebraska farm woman endures long water carrying trips to heat and wash the family home survey by the General Federation of Women's Clubs shows how home equipment reduces labor. The campaign urges utilities cooperation and highlights aid for washing heating and chores.

Darland Neb Neebraska Near Urough General Federation of Women's Clubs Ne Ieraska

Autos Crash on Lawn Injures Four in South Willington

Four persons were badly injured when oxo automobiles crashed head on on a lawn at Pildein's Corner south of here. The injured include Rupert Reiner and Miss Edith Scully of Tolland and Clayton Scully, with Miss Rose Bartles of South Willington. The Church auto also involved, driver Clifton A Church, was nearby. All victims were taken to Johnson Memorial Hospital in Stafford Springs.

South Willington Associated Press Oxo Automobiles Pildein's Corner Rupert Reiner Reiner Clayton Scully Ail Tolland Edith Scully Rose Bartles Clifton

Message to Underweight Men and Women

An unclear OCR text promotes a product claiming weight gain benefits. It mentions tablets or a date related offer and references authorized distributors. Details are garbled but suggest a weight gain remedy marketed to underweight individuals.

Deposed Amateur Golfer Voigt Defends Dual Roles

George Voigt, a Washington amateur golfer, told the District of Columbia Golf Association he was employed as an assistant secretary to Edward B. McLean and that his golf ability was unrelated to his work. He said McLean did not mind him playing golf while in his employ, and Voigt won the Maryland Country Club invitation tournament from Warren Corkran of Baltimore.

Baltimore Jay Associated Press George Volet Washington District of Columbia Golf Association Edward B. McLean McLean Voigt Maryland

Wood 10 Devote Much of Energy to End Leprosy

Governor General Leonard Wood announced a leave from the Philippines to raise 2 000 000 for leprosy eradication. He plans to return in September and devote his remaining years to care and research at Cullen leper colony, hoping disease control within 10 years. A national fundraising campaign will begin under a committee including Wood as honorary chair and General James G. Harbord as chair.

New York iBy Associates Leonard Wood Philippines Cullen Campna Guidante Wood James G. Harbord

Statue Unveiled at St Ann’s Church

Impressive services drew over 500 people for the unveiling of a five foot high marble statue of St Ann and the Blessed Virgin at St Ann’s Church Bridgeport. The gift from BE and F Construction cost more than 500 dollars and was carved from a single swain marble block weighing 1260 pounds.

St. Ann's Church David Sullivan St. James’ R Stratford Wiliam Daly St. Thomas’ Church Fairfield Church of the BE F. Construction St. Ann’s Italy Bridgeport Swain

Obregon Opponents Parade in Mexico City

Several thousand opponents of General Obregon march in Mexico City carrying banners declaring against reelection. Supporters plan a big demonstration when the candidate arrives, with authorities prohibiting weapons to prevent clashes and authorities making elaborate preparations.

Mexico City Associated Press General Obregon Friends of Makig

Body of New Haven Woman Is Identified

Miss Margaret, a caterer rooming at 99 Nor street in New Haven, was identified as the elderly woman found dead at Hulhoure avenue and Grove streets. Authorities believe the death was caused by a heart attack. her friends in the neighborhood had known her.

New Haven Associated Press Hulhoure Avenue Grove Streets Margaret Norstreck

Indigestion Treatment Proposal Echoed in Ad Copy

A garbled ad style passage promotes a new indigestion treatment claiming real relief. It repeats lines about trials and recommendations before devolving into incoherent phrases and stray numbers about prices and stores.

Woman shields Byrd and his crew at Paris reception

Helen Davenport Gibbons, wife of Dr. Herbert Adams Gibbons, managed Byrd and the America team’s Paris visit. She coordinated tours, press interactions, and engagements, smoothed official programs, and arranged for services for the flyers, while acting as host at the Hotel Continental.

Paris Associated Press Richard FE. Byrd America Helen Davenport Gibbons Herbert Adams Gibbons Rodmer Wananicker Byrd Continent

Naval conferees scrap silk hats at Geneva talks

At the Geneva naval conference, delegates largely abandon silk high hats for dinners. Baron Saito remains almost alone in traditional headgear. Most attendees wear soft felt, pearl gray bekys, or straw hats. even Elie Comte de Claudel favors a soft felt with evening dress.

Geneva Associated Press Tripartite Conference On Baron Saito el le Comte de Claudel France Paris

Norwalk Driver Held After Westport Crash

Elmer Gray, 18, of 15 Prospect Avenue Norwalk, jammed into a car on the Post road near Bulkley's Bridge when brakes failed. Motor officer Eugene R. Burns arrested him on charges of defective brakes, reckless driving, improper use of markers, and driving without a license. He remained in custody in default of a $150 bond.

Westport Iby Spretal Elmer Gray Gray Prospect Avenue Norwalk Bulkley's Bridge Post Road Eugene R. Burns

Norwalk stabbing affray ends with two arrests

Respondent Brink Alvis of Ot and Anahol Mumtion faced charges after a stabbing at a yard game dispute. Unejo received a deep knife wound in the back. Alvis was charged with felonious assault and Mutire with assault. both to be tried in Norwalk City Court in the morning.

Morwalic Brink Alvis Anahol

Nature as forester era in early southern farming shifts

In the past land near the South was left idle after soil exhaustion, returning to tree cover. Abandoned fields, once used under a limited system, reveal valuable pine timber now estimated at hundreds of thousands of board feet. Lumbermen anticipate a long term, perpetual operation.

South Boulheaar

Health and Diet Advice for School Children

A column on health education urges parents to have children examined by doctors summer and year round to detect defects early. It cites 30 million North American pupils and high rates of heart disease tuberculosis deformities hearing malnutrition enlarged tonsils and defective teeth, urging corrective action through early screening and treatment.

Sumner Chile North America

Personal Service From Dr Prank McCoy In Bridgeport Telegram

Readers are invited to write Dr Prank McCoy about intimate problems and receive a personal reply. Enclose a self addressed envelope if you wish a personal reply. Address letters to Dr rank McCoy Bridgeport Telegram.

Bridgeport Telegram Prank McCoy Rank McCoy

Three American Children Play With Roumanian King in Bucharest

In Bucharest on July 24 AP reports three American children from minister Willan Smith's family befriend King Michael I who has just become monarch after his grandfather's death. The boy enjoys play and baseball with the Culbertson children and their fox terrier, while declining to abandon his American playmates for royal duties.

Bucharest Ittie Willan Smith Roman Michael Paris Thas Little King Culbertson Blind Man Mr. Culberteri

Former Mule Driver Heads Fuel Company

Thomas Moses, once a mule driver in Ninols coal mine earning 1.75 daily, rises to president of United States Fuel Company, a United States Steel subsidiary. He now oversees about 40,000 workers and formerly served as general superintendent, after advocating mule teams for coal haulage.

Danville Hrs Associated Press Thomas Moses Ninols Moses United States Fuel Company United States Steel Corporation

Hundreds Attend Bristol Triduum Catholic Pilgrimage

Hundreds of Catholics from New England and New York arrive in Bristol for a triduum connected to the St. Anne novena at St. Joseph's church. A relic wrist bone of St. Anne is shown daily after morning, afternoon and evening prayers. Rev. Austin of Springfield leads the preaching with a planned procession on Tuesday.

Bristol Jess New England New York State St. Anne St. Joseph's Church Chalmore T. J. Koona Pr. Austin Raistank Hartford Diocesr

Clammer Drowns After Warning Ignored Near New Haven

July 24. Savin Mock, fifty nine, drowned after being found clamming near Longpier despite a friend’s attempt to save him. Tide depth varied. a pulmator used with no success. Dr. Kowilewski arrived to confirm death. One party member carried his rig and tried to help but Gugnant weight hindered efforts.

New Haven cBy Associated Press Longpier Savin Mock Joseph O.cugnin W. A. Kowilewski

Sill and Lanman Reach Norwich Golf Finals

John Sill of Wethersfield Connecticut and W K Lanman Jr of Columbus Ohio advanced to the final of the Norwich Golf Club Invitation tournament for the Mrs Charles D Noggs trophy. Sill beat Dave Morton of Norwich one up in 18 holes and Lanman edged F Shelden of New York two up in 18. Sill’s 150 foot pitch on 18 set up a 12 foot par saving putt. Lanman recovered from a hill to be two down on seven and one down on nine before steadying to clinch his final berth.

Norwich Associated Press John Sill Wethersfield Morton Lanman Sill Shelden Lanmen

Rockville Man's Death Under State Police Probe

State police investigate the death of Anthony V aged thirty nine in Rockville. Body found on a kitchen couch with two stove burners on. Daughter alerted authorities. Dr. Thomas Rockwell and Coroner John Fancy called to determine cause. Police seek details of preceding events.

Rockville Ageotec Press Anthony v SLD Thomas R. Rockwell John F. Fancy

Water-dog Fish Barking Exhibition Mystery

A bizarre feature describes a four legged fish in Canada that barks like a dog. Reported sightings extend from Desjardins Canal to Misslastop Valley with experts puzzled by its unusual physiology and origins.

Desjardins Nirio Canada Misslastop Dundas Marsh

Ancient tools reveal primitive digging methods with antler picks

In ancient times early humans used deer antlers as digging implements and flat bones as tools. The fragment describes method and context, noting crude technology and practical use in digging activities.

Derr

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