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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1927
Page
6
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a May event at a local shop, with unclear names and details. The readable pieces point to a sale or inquiry about footwear or comfort items, but key facts and participants are not discernible.
An advertising notice urges keeping the milk top on by using Magnolia Brand Condensed Musk to sweeten and enrich morning coffee. It claims a rich blend of cream, sugar, and water removal to deliver smooth, mellow taste at lower cost and extended can freshness.
In Storrs July Farmers Week closed with L J Tibet master of the National Council calling organized agriculture essential as New England farms face fewer farmers and more nonagricultural residents. He cited tariff protections, freight rates, and tourism growth as keys to a more substantial future since the Revolutionary era.
ALAMEDA Calif July 24. John J Riley serving his sentence for making drinks outside the jail was found brewing a home brew inside Alameda County Jail. Authorities probe how yeast entered the cell and the drink was conjured in confinement.
In Saint Joseph mid July 28 the venerable Purnell group faced a dramatic session as the household cut ties with their son and daughter alleging harm from Benjamin Purnell and his followers. Witness Edward Johnson testified, with Mrs Hansel and Burt Johnson facing morality charges linked to Purnell. Ida Johnson recalled prior hostility toward Mrs Hansel, claiming she would not visit on her death bed if she remained Benjamin’s foe and home wrecking.
Detroit July 28 police captured Marion A Elliotte 25, the fourth man in a quart et accused of murdering Henry T Pierce, a Philadelphia baronet. The seven year search ended with his arrest.
In Ridgefield a Camp Toquivun Scout, Chulen Talbot of Stamford, rescued Mrs Peatt who was unable to swim after her innner tube burst. The incident occurred while watching campers on Lake Mamanasco. Talbot guided her to shore. she suffered no lasting harm. Community honors follow.
An impressive funeral service was held for William Wilson son of Mr and Mrs Ernest Wilson at his Main street home on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Charles Wade Walker sang Or Such Is the Kingdom of Heaven accompanied by Charles Wade Walker. Rev Mr Bassett and Mr Bulmer officiated. Mr and Mrs Federic Utes of Norwak were Sunday guests of Mrs Utes mother Mrs Rutus Seymour.
Elizabeth Payne of New York made faces at a Cannes traffic patrol, sticking out her tongue as orders were given to her chauffeur. The officer testified she could not be forgiven for the taunting gesture, leading to a penalty of 100 francs.
Berlin July 28 Associated Press Bascom Slemp former Coolidge secretary said Hindenburg would likely welcome an invitation to visit America. Slemp, traveling privately in Europe, did not extend a formal invitation. He described the German president as well poised and physically fit, and noted interest in Coolidge's outing and American public affairs.
Springfield reports fines totaling 440 dollars imposed on nine people tied to a raid on the Empire Pool quarters where 50000 pool tickets were seized. Raymond Mason, alleged proprietor of the printing shop, paid 200, his wife 100, and seven others 20 each. The pool operated on a fairly extensive scale.
Los Angeles July 28 Dr Gladwyn Nichols exiled leader of revolters from Angelus Temple calls for Aimee Semple McPherson to reopen her kidnapping trial before a temple court. He says a not guilty verdict after full evidence would restore public confidence, and vows his 280 secessionists would not return even if the temple clears her. He repeats demand that McPherson and her mother confess to the hoax.
New York July 26 by Associated Press an estate filing shows James Warren Macrosky left a large estate split among heirs. His widow receives the bulk after state tax assessment while sons Donald of Schenectady receives 610,050 and Theodore of New Haven Cann 10025 plus a planned 8500 gift.
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