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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1927
Page
5
In New Haven on July 28, the cost of the trial of Fred W Edel of Meriden was about 3250 dollars. The Superior Court clerk reported expenses including 1068 dollars for jury selection and other costs bringing the total to roughly 3250 dollars.
Middletown July 21 Associated Press Johnny Miller twenty five local manager for the Maytag Washing Machine company was held tonight under 190 bonds charged with embezzlement of 6150 Miller is the second representative of this company to face embezzlement charges within a short time George Findlay of New London former manager for the company in Eastern Connecticut was bound over to Superior court under 7,600 bonds charged with defrauding the General Contract Purchasing company One of Findlay s employees William Trent of Niantic was bound over at the same time on the same charge under 4000 bonds
Manufacturers push new electric coffee pots with glass tops and hand decorated vitrified china exteriors. Sets include sugar and cream components and come in many colors and patterns.
An advertisement extols Gargoyle Mobiloil to reduce engine noise from wear and poor lubrication. It cites high heat from explosions, praises use by pilots and the military, and claims 182 automakers approve the Mobiloil Chart. It urges customers to ask for Mobiloil by grade at independent dealers.
The Bridgeport Industrial Bureau reports eight new industries located in Bridgeport during the year ending July 1 1927 bringing 442 workers and a payroll of 9464 200 by 1928. It notes lost prospects like National Biscuit due to freight rates and urges a waterfront industrial site and a five mile airport to spur growth. The report covers prospects, relocations, and ongoing expansions, plus a push for a citywide industrial survey and targeted outreach to attract more plants.
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