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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1926

Page

5

Hollywood Preview System Edits Films Before Release

In Hollywood and Los Angeles a new preview plan developed by Hector Turnbull shows pictures in a crude state to gauge audience reaction. Viewers from diverse regions score titles scenes and details via postcards, guiding final edits while stars stay away to avoid influence.

Hollywood Cal Hollywood Los Angeles Diagorge Hector Turnbull Palas Mount Cat-Barn Vasd Turnbull United States Hallwood

Mass town to hold celebration mass in 1927

Uxbridge Massachusetts moves to celebrate its 200th anniversary in 1927 inviting cousins to join. Charles A Root chairs the anniversary committee and plans a trip to England to invite a representative, with Ontario and possibly Australia branches coordinating greetings.

Uxbridge Charles A Root England Ontario Australia Worcester

Stratford Directs Corn Borer Fight

Stratford hosts U S Department of Agriculture entomologists directing a campaign to stamp out the corn borer across the south west and now Connecticut. The operation partners with Sehmee and Schnee Bridgeport and J Strauss garage Beardstey avenue to mobilize trucks and equipment for farms where corn is forming. Government workers to operate in the vicinity for several months.

Stratford United States Department of Agriculture Connecticut Sehmee and Schnee Bridgeport Ff J Strauss Beardstey Avenue

Swindled paint dealers to be reimbursed

Bridgeport paint dealers duped by Harry Kuull of Stratford who sold wholesale materials and refunded at retail pricing after claiming dissatisfaction. He was jailed and then released to Stratford custody. sufficient funds were found to repay the dealers. Deposits left at the jail are to be distributed by deputy sheriffs.

Bridgepot Harrys Kuull Sr Benettad Stratford SeiRele Todiy

Horse Entangled on Tracks Near Chicopee

A horse owned by TY Vanderpool became wedged between railroad ties on a defunct spur near Chicopee Mass. Firefighters using equipment borrowed from a contracting firm attempted to free the animal after it wandered onto the 160 foot trestle. The ordeal lasted over six hours and drew local attention as crews worked to ease the animal’s suffering.

Chicopefp TY Vanderpool Thin City Bampaen Fire Department Howes Ward Wao

Browning Blackmailer Gets Suspended Team

Philip Siegel a young man who demanded 50060 in a threatening letter from Holward W Brownity a wealthy real estate operator had pleaded guilty and been in the Temhbe since May. He appeared in court when arraigned to ask for a sentence. He said he was living in fear due to the threatening letters and that an example should be made.

New York Philip Siegel Young Primiry Holward W Teror

Goodrich Former State Senator Dies at 91 in Hartford

Elimur Stillman Goodrich, a Hartford business leader and former state senator, died at his Wethersfield home aged 91. A Republican born December 28, 1844, he led the Hartford and Wethersfield Horse Railway Co as electrification occurred, headed the Hartford New Haven Transportation Co, and served as representative and senator for Wethersfield. Survived by two children four grandchildren and a brother, his funeral is set for Tuesday at 8 p.m. at 1212 Jordan Lane Wethersfield.

Hartford Elirur Stillman Goodrich Hartford and Wethersfield Horge Hallway Co Hartford & New Haven Transportation Co Wethersield Mr. Goodrich Wethersfield Hutzur Goodrich Jeruahea W Buiman Épmyvan Hartford & Wethersfield Horse Railway Co Hartford & New York Transportation Co Wartford Middletown Goodrich Lafayette Ludgs F & A M Deeren Washington Knights Templar Waa City Bank and Trust Co

Training Vessel Leavs on Cruise From New London

The US Coast Guard training ship Alexander Hamilton left New London at 1:30 p m bound for Paris Island for a three month practice cruise. Forty cadets from the first and second year classes joined the voyage with Commander H D Hinckley in command. Lieutenant Commander G T Finley will helm the academy in Hinckley's absence. Rear Admiral F C Billard led the send off as officials and ships in port wished the crew good speed.

New London Paris Island Bermuda Nova Scotia New England United States Coast Guard Alexander Hamilton Academy Af H D Hinckley Academy G T Finley F C Billard Commando Coast Gland Iscalattons

Fire damages Stamford store in Tuesday blaze

Fire traced to the Modern Electrical Supply Co. shop at 254 Astaire Street damaged the building at noon today. Loss around $4010. The blaze forced over 100 students from a local business school to upper floors and caused smoke damage to the Stamford Advocate office and the newspaper plant.

Stamford Phe Modern Electrical Supply Company Astrarie Street Stamfod Advocatg Ihn

Beaten gubernatorial candidate spent $91 752

Harrisburg June 1 AP Congreyman Thomass Phil lips Jr, a Republican primary candidate for governor, spent $91,752 on his campaign. The official count is not yet determined if he finished first, second, or fourth. Major items include $13,637 for billboard advertisements and $23,768 for field service employees.

Harrisberg Thomass Phillips, Jr Republian Philips

Judge Yeomans At Hartford Hospital In Observation

Judge Edward M Yeomans remains at Hartford Hospital under observation in a comfortable condition. He did not undergo the operation that had been expected.

Nartford Edward M Yeomans Hartford Hospital Yeomans

Easy Certo Strawberry Jam Quick Batch Method

Step by step notes describe cutting ripe berries, measuring about 2 quarts, adding sugar and Certo, boiling to a hard rolling boil, cooling briefly, and sealing with melted paraffin. The ad promises large yield and mentions a Certo product bundle and a Rochester address for pectin supplies.

Mike Douglas-Pectin Rochester

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