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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1926

Page

11

Judges Selected For Policemen Yearly Baby Show

Bridgeport police Benevolent Association announces the annual baby show Judges include Dr William Hall Coon health officer Miss Louise Spence head of Visiting Nurses Edward Buckingham compensation commissioner. Entries due by August 4. judging limits one adult on floor at a time to reduce confusion. colors designate classes.

Martin Gris Bridgeport Police Benevolent Department Rouge Eureka Gorlon William Hall Louise Spence Visiting Nurses’ Association Edward T B

Lions Club Bears Excellent Talk On Investment Bonds

John W Wheeler, prominent local broker and Tiens club member, spoke at Stratfield hotel luncheon on early investment history and the risks of securities. He urged consulting bankers before buying and noted plans for a Lions club outing at Pleasure Beach with a local baseball game and shore driver activities at Newfield Park.

Lions Club John Wheeler John W Wheeler Tiens Club Stratfield Wheeler Ty Athletic Committee Brakao Lions Clu Pleasure Boach South Norwalk Lions Club Lig Tu Knothole Gang Newfield Park

Bridgeport Autos In Woodmont Crash

In Milford on July 28 autos owned by David F Mattern of 282 Golden Hill Street and WHi Hamandres of 471 Gordon Street were badly damaged in a collision on Woodmont Road. Gertrude Pierson of New Haven, a four passenger in one car, was cut about the face and both drivers were slightly shaken. Mattern was summoned to appear before Milford Town court on Saturday morning on a charge of reckless driving.

Milford David F Mattern Golden Hill Street

Woman, 76, Dies in Cousin's Greenwich Home

Mrs Margaret A Blown of New York City died suddenly last evening at her cousin Mrs Andrew Jaander's Mead Avenue Cox Cob home. She was seventy six and had been in ill health. Funeral service set for Friday morning at the Linder house with Rev Lewis Barney officiating.

Greenwich Margaret A New York City Andrew Jaander Mead Avenue Cox Cob Hye Ji Heath Linder House Lewis Barney

White coats oats of wolf patterned wool vheviot worn over light summer trocks

A fragmentary note describes white coats with a wolf pattern in white wool vheviot, noted as very smart when worn over light summer trocks. The text is unclear on origin or purpose but emphasizes stylish, cool-weather wear.

New Mushroom Varieties Hit Casled Tehail for Summer Display

Newest models on display this late summer feature sleek shapes and vibrant colors. Fashioned for casual wear, these items blend practicality with bold style, attracting buyers seeking fresh wardrobes for the season.

Tehail

Vaudeville lineup at Polls Theatre features famed star and varied acts

Milton Lilly curates a Thursday bill at Polls Vaudeville with Jamon Novarro and Kathleen Key in Lovers Oath, The Speake Easy Revue, Tennie Miller and her Collegians, and a comic act by Towers and Darrel. Mikie Lose, Bob Bobble and Hab, plus a Pathe News reel, headline. Sunday sees Ben Lyon and Alleen Pringle in The Great Deception. Minor, famed organist, touted as doctor of music, performs with C Sharp Miner’s trio and Sheridan-Terrace orchestra for local dancers.

Poll Vaudeville Milton Lilly Jamon Novarro Kathleen Key Ben Hurt Oma Khayyam Ramon Novara Persia Vaudesilte Bidl Tennie Miller Collegians Lances Towers Darrel Tonys Mikie Bob Bobble Hab Tramas Bbr Pathe News Ben Lyon Alleen Pringleye Minor Jaze Heada Difticurt Miner Remick 4 New York Piidgeport Donnell Q Biion Mio Minor Pleasure Beach Dance Palace Sharpe-Miner Mim William Smith Martyn Minor Wil Popula Sheridan-Terrace

Mantrap at the Majestic Delivers Superb Screen Entertainment

Poll's Majestic presents the Sinclair Lewis story Mantrap starring Clara Bow and Ernest Torrence in standout roles. Percival Marmont and Terrence provide strong performances in a tale of a flapper and two men entangled in an unusual love situation set in the Canadian woods. Includes The Majestic News and cartoons, with a comfort-focused ventilation system.

Sinclair Lewis Poll Majestic Theatre Canadian Woods Clara Bow Curist Minneapolis Miss Bow Ernest Torrenco Thapper North Woods Terrence Mantrap Percy Marmont Clara Majestic Progranm Majestic News Jesops Bray Fighting Hearts Charles Chyees Kins

Flirtations and Futurity Race Features At Riverside

The program headlines Flirtations by George Criifen with scenery by Mat Bollmin and a top cast led by Jeil ly Reilly and Kathleen scanion The bill also includes Vera Post in The Dapper Dandy and a race track feature Winning the Futurity a melodrama of racing thrills stars Cullen Lands and Clara Holten The plot centers on Firefly the famed horse and a race to secure a future for the heroine requiring a $100000 payment within eighteen months. a dramatic ending follows with a victorious race and a happy pairing

Pali Ace Ivy George Criifen the & Reén Pogram Reading International News Otheis Cullen Landis Clarana Horton Iveves Wireast Clara Holten Cullen Lundja Hom md

Sharpe Minor at Pleasure Beach

Sharpe Minor appears as a noted organist at Pleasure Beach performing dance music. The piece highlights his solo ability and distinct style, emphasizing his reputation as a leading organist in urban entertainment circuits.

United States Toakle Sharpe Dave Comine Wing

Boston lottery operator held for trial in federal court

Arthur J. Driscoll of Boston, linked to a major lottery operation, faced federal charges for transporting Boston Clearing House pool tickets to Bangor Maine on three occasions. He pleaded not guilty and was held on 2500 dollars bail. Agents say the pool moved up to 15000 dollars weekly, with ticket sales as high as 26000 per week at 60 cents each, part of a broad crackdown on lotteries.

Bostow Arthur J. Driscoll Boston Albany Todiy Driscoll Boston Clearing House Poly Bangor Maine Driscoll

Fort Slocum Soldier Held for Desertion

Stamford July 2. Edward II Temme thirty one years old of 32 Breenwood Hill was taken back to Fort Slocum for trial in a military court on a charge of desertion. He was arrested here and claimed an honorable discharge but Lieut. George Hoyt said Temme deserted after serving one enlistment.

Stamford Edward II Temme Breenwood Fort Slocum Fiee George Hoyt Temme

Italy awaits Secretary Mellon as Mussolini officials meet

Rome July 28 Secretary of the Treasury Mellon arrives to a chorus of interest from Premier Mussolini and Italy's industrialists and bankers. Marsellini, sworn in as minister of corporations, conferred with King Victor Emmanuel III on domestic and financial matters including the new corporation and labor law. The king will host Mellon at the Quirinal, no state banquet due to the queen mother’s death. Government aims to curb anti-American agitation and stress a soft approach to war debts.

Rome Mussolini Italy Marselini Victor Kommanuel Mellon Quirinal

First U.S. safedeposit firm formed in 1885 NYC

The fist safety deposit company in America was organized in New York City in 1885 by Tuanels It Jenks.

The Fist Safety-Deposit Company America New York City Tuanels It Jenks

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