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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1927

Page

2

Four Connecticut victims dead in Springfield trolley crash

Springfield, Mass. June 6 Associated Press reports four Connecticut residents killed when a trolley car struck a sedan in Longmeadow. Edmond Trombley of Hazardville and Nellie Sharrow of Rockville died at the scene. Madge Rockey of Thompsonville later died. Raymond Sharrow and Gerald Sharrow, both of Hazardville, sustain injuries. Dorothy Sharrow, five, also injured.

Springfield Mass Longmeadow Edmond Trombley Hazardville Com Raymond Dorothy Sharrow Reymond Trombler Rookey Ttelove Sharrow Rooker Lear Gerald Trombley Mrs. Shorrow

Willis Appointed to Garlick's Post in New Haven Court

Attorney Willis plans today to appeal before the Supreme Court of Errors in New Haven regarding the life sentence of Pedule of Nortalk for second degree murder. William H. Comley will present the case, with Judge Wolfe having presided previously. The meeting names county officials, public defenders, and state attorneys including DeForest, Hoyt, Combs, Willis, and others, with Wheeler presiding and Yoemans acting as clerk.

Pttorney Willis Surgeyme Court of Errors New Haven Agateie Squilty Jeeney William H Comley Wolfe Comley Br. Ci Rn Beck Namre Therare Michael Flanagan Frank Munich Henry PF. Lyons Frederick Beach Robert G. DeForest Oroner John Jo Phelon Bradford D. Pierce George & Hawley Wiliam H. Combe Blate Samuel EB. Hoyt Lawrence L Levis Waterboy Middleax Ernest A Snes New London Arthur M Brown Fair-field William H Combs Lorin W Willis Tolland County Thomas F Noone Hartford John FP Fairfield County Peter Trenc'h New Havel Samuel E Hoyt Wiliam W. Gager Waterloo Ber Xwomion Charles L. Stewart Litchfield Clinton Newell Jennings Leonard J Wickerson Arthur Elis E . Simpson Edvin Dickenson Alfred W. Beldwin Edward N. Yoemans Justice Wheeler Judge Yoemans

Reverend Day Sails for Europe Tour

The Rev Dr William Hacre Dar pastor of the United Congregational church and Mrs Day sailed last midnight on the Revolute for Europe. They will tour England and Saizertard and return to Bridgeport in September. During Dr Dev's absence, Res For test Lamar Knapp associate pastor will conduct the service. The pastor recently completed his tenth year at the United church.

William Hacre Dar United Congregational Church Mrs Day Revolute Europe England Saizertard Bridgeport Dev Res Fortest Lamar Knapp Wil Condue di da The United Church

Women's G. O. P. Club Meets Tonight on Alfred Street

The regular monthly meeting of the Third Drtnet Women's Republican eu will be held this evening in the clubrooms on Alfred street starting at 3 30 o'clock. All members are required to be present as this will be the last meeting before September. Hostesses will be Grece Williams and Mrs Mary Smith.

Reguls Alfred Street Grece Williams Mary Smith

Republicans win Norwich election signals party balance shift

The Republican ticket wins Norwich city election by about 700 over Democrats, electing two aldermen and four councilmen to a council that will be evenly divided by party. Democratic mayor Milo R. Waters retains a deciding vote in his third term. Turnout was about 61 percent with 2,770 Republicans to 2,087 Democrats for water commissioner.

Norwich Associated Press Milo R. Waters

Connecticut to Host New England Co operative Marketing Institute

A four day marketing institute and conference for lenders, directors and managers of New England farmers cooperatives will be held at Connecticut Agricultural College starting August 16. The event, a regional first, aims to train leaders in cooperative marketing and includes prominent experts from Connecticut and federal agencies, with sessions on organization size, leadership, policies, and buying.

New England United States Connecticut Agricultural College Bureau of Agricultural Economics United States Department of Agriculture Connecticut Clifford E Hough Washington, Conn Connecticut Mnk Producers’ Association McLean Buckingham Watertown Corn Eastern States Farms F. C. Miner New Connecticut Poultry Producers’ Association Co-Operative Associations of Irving G. Davis Willard A Munson Massachusetts Agricultural College Howard Edwards Rhode Island State College

Jews Observe Feast of Shevouth in Bridgeport City

Bridgeport residents celebrate Shevouth, observing the holiday with temple services across the city. The observance began with a flower service at North End Talmud Torah as communities mark the day Mares received the ten commandments at Mount Sinai.

Shevouth Bridgeport Mares Mount Sinai

Confectioner Held as Dry Law Violator

Emil Savech proprietor of a confectionery store at 611 Hallest was arrested yesterday afternoon on a charge of liquor law violation when a quantity of wine was found in the store. Savech was released on bonds of $300.

Emil Savech Hallest Wrroce Brio Polls Tyecas Satech

Rome Disappointed as Plane Goes to Berlin

Italy's June 1 report notes Rome's disappointment at Chamberlain and Levine choosing to fly to Germany rather than Italy. The crowd shows enthusiasm for gaining the Atlantic crossing from New York for a second time in a little over a fortnight and praises advancing travel progress despite the chosen route.

Rome Berlin Italy Chamberlin Levine Germany Atlantic Yor E Mule

Livermore Jewel Robbery Exposes Bandits’ Chilling Escape

Worcester reports Arthur Barry known to Boston police, tied to a $100,000 Livermore burglary. Gino Gibson, alias Artans Garry, implicated, with loot valued around $88,000. Robbers entered Livermores home after midnight, threatened Mrs. Aronsohn and Mrs. Livermore, taking rings, a sapphire necklace, a watch, and cash while leaving behind a sentimental sapphire bracelet.

Wethersfield Bridgeport Big Frank Michaels Jewskry Barry Sunday Gibbon Livermores Roeberie Livermore Livermine Mincola Gibron Boston Billy” Williams Willams Uptown Williams Gibson Mrs. Livermore

Christian Science Church Elects New Board Members

The Christian Science Church session announced new board of lectureship members including Charles E Jarvis Bliss Knapp Cyrus Rogers James G Rowell and John Ells Sedman. Charles E Heltman becomes business manager of the Publishing Society. The year saw record new members 51 societies becoming churches and 2277 total branches with college affiliations.

Elias Hoag Brookline Mass Bliss Knapp Lyman Rogers San Francisco James G. Rowell Kansas City John Ells Sedman Virginia City Montana Christian Science Publishing Society Charles E. Heltman New York Christian Science Monitor Elisha B. Seeley Christian Science Benevolent Association Christian Science Trustees John Henry Weer Tacomms Wash Pleasant View Concord N. H Palmer Europe South America Australia First Church Board of Lic Trust Edety Chestnut Hill Benevolent Association Pacific Coast Florida Mississippi Middle West Ripley

Lindbergh To Be Presented To President At Washington Event

Colonel Lindbergh will be introduced to President Coolidge atop the Washington monument grounds by John Hays Hammond. A White House reception and nationwide broadcasts are planned to mark the aviator’s arrival in Washington with his mother Evangeline Lindbergh expected to join.

Sivan Lindhere Wi John Hays Hammond Hammond Aviator Washington Monument Coolidge New York Conildge President's Lindberg Evengeline L. Lindbergh Washington Netralt Union Sindon Oe White House Weshington Lindbergh Minnesota Soviety Orange Networks Weleansty Ag

Mrs Chamberlin Receives 19000 To Carry To Husband

Mrs Wylda Chamberlin and Mrs Grace Levine received personal gifts as they prepared to sail to join their pilot husbands in Germany. The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce funded a 14000 prize for the Bellanca voyage. gifts included a traveling bag and a wristwatch. The wives aimed to sail on a North German Lloyd steamer from New York, with情 Clarence Chamberlin and Charles Levine expected to reach Bremen by June 17.

New York Associated Press Wylda Chamberlin Columbia Germany Grace Levine Brooklyn Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce Levine Myers Paris Ralph Jonas Chamber Chamberlin Lindbergh Wlves Charsherlin Charles G Lockwood Lockwood Samuel Hartman

Trumbull Guests Fly to Mitchel Field Visit

Hartford dispatch reports Colonel Benjamin D Foulois and Mrs Foulois hosted guests at Mitchel Field Long Island on Sunday Governor Trumbull and Major William F Ladd joined the air visit flying from Hartford yet returning the same day The gathering underscored postwar military ties with the 43rd division air service C N G presence.

Hartford Associated Press Benjamin D. Foulois Mitchel Field Long Island

Chamberlin Celebration Opens in Denison A Homecoming

Denison honors Clarence Chamberlin with a band concert and a parade featuring a baby buggy bicycle and motorcycles. Lieutenant Governor Kimball commends Chamberlin flight opening American European air links, with Chamberlin Day planned in October during a three day festival.

Clarence Chamberlin Charles Levine Eisleben Germany Chamberlin Know Denison Clem Kimball Chamber Iway United States Europe Denisom

Fog and fogbound flight described by Chamberlin and Levine

Clarence Chamberlin explains the Atlantic flight past the Mauretania through dense fog and night, then steering east toward land over Germany. He and Levine, fatigued but optimistic, recount repairs, a rough landing near Berlin, and a welcome in Cottbus amid delays and fuel shortages.

Cottobus Germany Clarence D. Chamberlin Toda Charles A. Levine Mr. Chamberlin Mauretania Bremen Boulogne

Chamberlin and Levine Landing In German Town

CHAMBERLIN WAITS FOR NEW PROPELLER. ChamBerlin and Levine were forced to land near Kottbus due to fuel shortage on the Columbia. They received a warm welcome from local officials and crowds as repairs proceed. An official reception and honorary citizenship are planned. The aviators await a repaired propeller before resuming the flight to Berlin.

Berg Dewitt C. Poole Chamberlin Mr. Poole Levine Lindbergh Cherbourg Atlantic New York Helfia Elsteben Columbia Berlin Coun Eiselber Bureomaster Kottbus Stottbus Sident Coolidze Marg Hehbalf Leline Emonsey Washington Baron Maltzan Berlin Qn Mr. Levin Cerman Aesa Club Chanihesi Kottbue Jacob Gould Schurman Champerlin Eisleben Tempelhofer Colum&ig Digos Lufthansa Tme Kolihus Germany Sy Associated Press Clarence D Chamberlin Charles A Levine Wari Brandenburg Kiinge le Bourget Owly Bine Sirman Kreuz

Los Angeles to Meet Lindbergh on Flight 10 in Washington

Navy announces Los Angeles will depart Lakehurst New Jersey next Friday to meet Charles A Lindbergh at sea escort him to Chesapeake Bay. The dirigible crew will join invitations, and seaplane patrols will accompany Memphis to Washington. American Federation of Labor leaders join the reception committee.

Washington Los Angeles Shenandoah Charles A. Lind Bergh Navy Lakehurst N. J Atlantic Memphis Naval Seaplanes Virginia Capes Chesapeake Bay Lindbergh Green Morrison Hayden American Federation of Labor

Oklahoma Bandit Kimes Linked to Bank Robberies

Police pursue a young Oklahoma bandit named Kimes linked to two bank robberies in Beggs and Covington. He led a gang, abducted rancher Red Carter, escaped into the woods, and was later captured near Weotoers Arbiteress as George Kimes faced a manslaughter conviction tied to Perry Chuchulate’s death.

Kimes Red Carter Carter Fupgutde Himes Beggs Sequoyah Perry Chuchulate Abertif George Covington Ole Weoeters Chuchulate

Public neglects builders landing pilots and I S charge

New York opinion piece argues that while Lindbergh and Chamberlin capture the public imagination pilots rely on mechanics and designers. It urges equal recognition for engineers, testers, and trouble shooters whose work keeps aircraft reliable as commercial aviation expands.

I S Fitzhugh Green U.S. N Gapyright New York Lindbergh Chamberlin Woolworth Paris Guamberlin Europe

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