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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1926
Page
6
President Coolidge, touring Paul Smiths in New York, studies local lore and the region’s ties to establishment of resorts and tourism. He examines Ashton histories, mountain folk networks, and the role of local leaders in shaping a prewar northeastern leisure economy.
Schuyter Merritt lauds government training camps as invaluable national service. He urges eligible youths from Connecticut to attend and asks parents to encourage participation for character and fitness benefits.
Derby police report a girl shot in a canoe remains hospitalized with injuries described as not life threatening. Authorities, including Roy Scouts, say the suspects are young men from Naugatuck. police actions are pending further investigation and release.
A historical note reports the Pope being presented with 200 bottles of wine, claimed to be 269 years old, during a ceremony in Trem Funcha, Spain. The event centers on a symbolic ration and charitable offering connected to the pontiff.
Stamford zoning board approves regulations drawn by the commission and asks city council to adopt ordinances to enforce them. The building inspector will issue certificates showing conformity and the building inspector’s enforcement authority is outlined as part of the plan.
The Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles suspended five operators for one year for driving under the influence. The list includes named individuals like George Reynolds, James Romanillo, Stan Russo, and Louis Zagford among others from Norwalk, Meriden, Waterbury, and Bridgeport. One signer previously convicted out of state. Notify authorities if any suspendes are seen.
Eleven year old Jean LaFrance, daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert LaFrance, is in Milford hospital with a severe leg fracture and other injuries after being struck by a car driven by Francia Shepherd of Center Street Milford near a trolley station at about 9 30 pm. Shepherd stopped and took her to hospital. police say accident was unavoidable.
North Canaan July 87 state officers stopped three beer trucks early today. Thomas Basso of Canaan led with ten barrels. Salvan Vivigard of Waterbury had forty cases with Louis Martin, also of Waterbury. Fred Engelke of Hudson had forty Hatt barrels. Basso Vivigard Engelke were fined 400 dollars and costs. Martin 100 dollars. Engelke had prior arrest in Torrington on a similar charge.
After the county party division, a peace exists between the King faction in Fairfield City and the Roraback machine. Reports say Harry Mackenzie of Hethel, Fairfield County chieftain, may address the Republican Four committee this week on reorganization plans.
The Board of Education yesterday awarded contracts for steelwork at Mallen and Hlack Mies schools to Vie and F. Cunstenction Co. and PLC. Booth received the contract for a new building at the same schools. Wimes H Havens, board president, said the contracts were for eighteen dollars.
A dense, era-accurate schedule details numerous orchestras, singers, and concerts across New York stations, with stock market updates, weather forecasts, and physician and public notices interwoven. The page lists performers such as Maude Sauchees Orchestra, Liberty Levi, Virginia Schutz, and many others, along with station IDs, times, and event notes for daily broadcasts and market reports.
The Board of Police Commissioners will discuss any action on the water pipe stunt death of Patrolman John J. Lombard at 183 Worden Avenue. Lombard died Sunday during off duty stunts with Patrolman Michael McPadden and Patrolman Thomas Minogue at McPadden’s Edwin Street home. The meeting Thursday follows the absence of a chairman as Commissioner Sam Dawe is in Europe.
Stephen Neubauer of 465 Bostwick Avenue was ordered to pay 10 dollars weekly for the support of his wife and children after arraignment in City Court on a non support charge. He was released into probation custody. An earlier paper erroneously stated he had been arrested on charges by a fourteen year old girl.
In Chicopee Falls Massachusetts the Fisk Rubber company announced a four day a week schedule effective immediately. The reduced hours reflect the dull season and about workers are affected by the change.
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