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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1927

Page

2

Germans Cheer as Columbia Aviators Visit Berlin

Readable segments recount a Berlin visit by American aviators from Columbia with a formal welcome including Burgomaster Scholz and officials. Officials, bands, wreaths, and a motorcade surrounded the flying field while diplomats and crowd cheered as the aviators toured the Aero Club hangar and spoke with the German authorities.

Columbia Murgamaster Scholz Federal of Air Aero Club Frantisek Chyaikovsky Blanche Russell Washpeter Chambertin Legation Berlin

Fragmented OCR note mentions names and items in garbled text

An unreadable OCR fragment references several unclear names and terms including VETIW, VELOGEN-in, and a Drugg label. It appears to be a damaged page with scattered phrases such as thesees, ten sek pears, and puretey lahwanhine, offering no clear event or context.

Ste Wightly Viren

Americans Honored as Citizens in Kotthub Germany June

Airmen Chamberlin and Legie were welcomed as honorary citizens in Kotthub Germany with a cortege through the town. Burgomaster Kreutz hosted a luncheon at the White Horse tavern, where the pair became members of the local aviation club. A flags adorned procession featured flowers from women and children as the town celebrated with music and a Star Spangled Banner.

Kotthus Kotytbus Germany Iby Associated Press Chamberlin Legie Rathaus Kreutz Kottbus Fellowship Aviation Club White Horse Tavern Spreewold Reson Tnem

Expert says HP was safe three times after mid April

New York June 7 By Associated Press Two men crucial to Lindbergh and Chamberlin trans Atlantic flights worked behind the scenes and will not receive medals. Weather officers in New York provided crucial data guiding start times. Since April 20 radio reports from ocean liners helped chart storms, confirming three safe flight windows.

New, York Associated Charles A. Lindbergh Clarence D. Chamberlin New York Lindbergh Chamberlin Europe James H. Scarr James H. Kimball fumirans-Atlante Atlantic Ter Matt M Serri Acosang Bellanca Manhattan Bermy

Chamberlin Gift of Pilsener Beer Arrives in Berlin

Berlin reports a diplomatic gift when Czecho Slovak minister Dr Chrynikovky presented a case of forty bottles of Pilsener beer to Chamberlin. The accompanying note expressed best wishes and a desire for cordial relations on arrival, urging acceptance.

Chamberlin Berlin Dr Chrynikovky Rou M. Chratkot

Local Fraternal and Union Meetings On Tonight

A mixed listing shows several fraternal orders and auxiliary units holding meetings tonight. Entries name Cannon Street addresses for groups such as Ladies of the Masons and Benevolent orders, with scattered street reminders and lodge numbers.

600 Teachers Sing for Salary Raises at Banquet

A large group of teachers gathered in a banquet hall to roast and praise school leaders while urging higher pay. Miss Margaret Dorsey hosted as toastmistress, with speakers from the Board of Education and Superintendent Reed present. Parodies and songs praised education, lamented costs, and urged boosting the salary schedule amid a celebratory, reflective mood.

Margaret Dorsey Association Havens Reed Fannie Hurley Mary

William V Dee Returns From Florida to Bridgeport

William V Dee, who wintered in Florida for five months, has returned to his Bridgeport home. A well known figure in community work and the Bridgeport Little Theatre, he is highlighted among local residents. The Mary Silliman DAR reports the Elsworth Home association annual meeting in Windsor on Friday, June 18, featuring a box luncheon and afternoon session with reports at 1 o'clock.

Willan V. Dee Florida Bridgeport Mr. Dee Wor J Mary Silliman Dar Elsworth Home Association Windsor

Moscow Enraged Over Killing Shock to Poland Regrets Flood Diplomatic Rift

Poland reels after the murder of Soviet minister Peter Volkoff in Warsaw as a young Russian student claims responsibility. Boris Kowceda, linked to a monarchist group, is detained. Polish foreign minister visits the hospital and expresses deep regrets while tensions with Russia rise.

Poland Warsaw Associated Press Peter Voilkoff Central A. P. Rosegolz London Moscow Volkoff Rosenzolz Votkoff Himse Boris Kowceda Vilnia M. Volkoff Russia Switzerland Soviet Union Vorovsky Soviet Republic Foreign Office Sokoloff Ekaterinburg Peter Volkoff Theoviet Romanoffs Voikoff Pierre Voykoff Nicholas Moscicxi Kalinin Union of Socialist Soviet Republics M. Vatkoff Zele

Convicted Killer Fights Life in 1926 Connecticut Case

In South Norwalk on August 8, 1926 a man allegedly stabbed and shot Clementi after an earlier knife threat, then hid the weapon in Rowlyton woods before fleeing to Montreal where he was captured. The defense claimed Clementi threatened with a knife. Separately, Margarite Fry of Greenwich sued deputies, the Maryland Casualty Co, and others for assault and loss of money and securities tied to eviction disputes. verdicts favored the defendants. The record also notes appeals in a New Haven jewelry case over a diamond breach, with details of conduct and court actions in Fairfield County.

Margarite Fry Greenwich Fry Henry M. Bilch Maryland Casualty Company Bondanen Michael Jor Fannie Taylor Cos Cob Edwin ©. Dickengen Pry Taylor Abe J. Leo Sykes jJewelry Saad Libbs Asia

Obituary Notices From Bridgeport Area

Funeral services for Caroline M Kelley 82 widow of Nathan Kelley were held Friday at her home 1258 Brooklawn Avenue. Born in Sherman she is survived by one daughter Mrs Nicholas Veckarell of Ridgeport one grandson and three sisters. Burial in Mountain Grove. Also funeral services for John Pender 250 Newfield Avenue, a Blessed Sacrament church member and Holy Name Society, survived by three daughters two sons and three sisters. Miss Cornelia E Sherwood to be buried at Stepney cemetery. Arthur H Linley 82 of Nicholls died Sunday. He belonged to Washington Lodge F and A M and Sons of St George. Interment in Nichol Cemetery. Edward Thompson of 608 Union Avenue had mass at Blessed Sacrament. Pallbearers Adamor Bundock Captain Snooks John May Joseph Pennie Albert Johnson John Hutton. Mrs Jennie Bieger widow of Charten Bieger died at Bridgeport Hospital survived by two sons and one daughter. Funeral at The Pines 880 Fairfield Avenue. Michael Monahan death announced after extended illness survived by one sister and four nephews. Funeral from Mullins Scott and Redgate 293 Golden Hill Street to Sacred Heart Church. Mrs Lillian Cox funeral at 2099 Main Street with readings Free to Face and Abide with Me. James D Black 80 of Canaan died after heart trouble survived by wife Mary Semon and seven sons and two daughters. Won Post Telegrams cup in 1926. Interment Mountain Grove Cemetery.

Caroline M. Kelley Nathan Kelley Brooklawn Avenue Kelley Sherman Nicholas Veckarell Ridgeport J. W. Blakeman Plainfield H. J. Meade Bridggeport Lauree Kelley Stratford Mountain Crove John Vender John Pender Newfield Avenue Blessed Sacrament Clyworch Holy Name Society of the Church Irene Lillian Margaret James Bridgeport Kate Flanagan Annie Flanagan Margaret Stark Springfield Long Island Cornelia E. Sherwood Frederick A. Parsons Main Street Stepney Cemetery Stepney Risa Sherwood Mr. Parsons Corrie Fitch Arthur Linley Arthur H. Linley Nixly Nicholls Mr. Linley Washington Lodge A. M Monroe Sons of St. George Nichole Cemetery Nora Stanley S Wiliam A Emma L Clara A Prances Esther 2 Edward Thompson Union Avenue August G. Baker i Stratford Avenue Church of the Blessed Sacrament Thomas Moran Bt. Michael's Cemetery Adamor Bun ‘Dock Captain Snooks John May Joseph Pennie Albert Johnson Johna Hutton Jonnie K., Bieger Jennie Bieger Charten Bieger Bridgeport Hospital Frederick M Goldenrod Street Henry M Frank B. Ellis Brooklyn the Pines Fairfield Avenue Woodlawn Cemetery New York Michael Monahan Julia Malone John Willem Edward Malone New York City Bartly Julia Lynch Monahan Mullins Scott and Redgate Golden Hill Street Sacred Heart Church St. Michael’s Cemetery Lillian Cox Ernest J. Craft Christchurch Henry Mausert North Adams Mass Raymond Wills George Wills Arthur Peel Arthur Laclair Lakeview Black James D. Black High Street Canaan Conn Aberdeen Scotland Bridgeport Forge Company Mary Semon John Semon Aeronmt New Haven Port Chester George Edward Cary Robert Cannan Peoples’ Presbyterian Church of Mountain Grove Cemetery

New Boston Radio Station Wins Federal License

A Boston area station, the first granted since the Federal Radio Commission's creation, received a license. It is located at Boten, uses the call letters WMES, broadcasts on 1420 kilocycles with 100 watts, and faces questions about survival of the fittest in its era.

Washington Associated Presa Federal Radio Commission Boten WMES

Calles Joins Funeral Train In Mexico City

President Calles and former revolutionary leaders shared grief at the state funeral as the body was moved from Mexico City station to Chapultepec Castle. Dignitaries and foreign officials attended while floral tributes piled up, including a vast display claimed to honor 6,000,000 women. Senora Calles died in Nogales after an operation and had traveled for her daughter's wedding.

Dent Calles Callen Mexico City Chapultepec

Carroll Must Go to Prison at Atlanta

The Department of Justice officials discussed Carrolls transfer to Atlanta prison as his condition grew weaker. Attorneys emphasized no hurry to act, and physicians reported no reasons to delay the move. Carrolls wife and brother voiced shock and sadness at the impending sentence and his ill health.

Carroll Atlanta Sargent Department of Justice Department Carro

Medical Examiner Score at Trial in Tuberculosis Case

The trial featured cross examination of Dr Horwitz and expert testimony by Yale’s Prof. Thoms. Defense argued the girl’s death could stem from causes other than tuberculosis while pathologists contested these claims. Dr Beck’s wife attended court as defense counsel sat beside him amid a packed courtroom.

Keogh Herbert Thoms Yale Medical School Thomes Beck Charles C. Godfrey DeLuca Benjamin Schwartz New York Miss Reynolds

Jennings Honored on 25th Anniversary

More than 100 friends of Mr and Mrs Ri Jennings of Black Rock turnpike Wilson Mills district Fairfield attended the party held to observe their 25th wedding anniversary at their home Saturday. Mr Jennings has been with the Foster Besse company of Bridgeport for many years.

Ri Jennings Black Rock Turn-Pike Wison Mills Fairfield Jennings Foster-Besse Company Bridgeport Joyce

Come On Over Says Chamberlin in Berlin Call

Denison June 7 A. P. report says Clarence D. Chamberlin’s mother Mrs. E C Chamberlin set a long distance telephone record by talking with him in Berlin via relay from Denison. The seven minute call bridged half the United States and part of Europe.

Denison Town Associated Press Chamberlin Clarence D. Chamberlin E. C. Chamberlin Berlin Europe United States England Holland Germany Brown London Constena

Levine Took Mail on Hop Amid Lindbergh Reception Feud

Charles C Lockwood of New York aided Levine who joined a semi official committee for Colone Lindberghs reception this Saturday. The move widens his clash with Postmaster General New over the North American Airways mail contract. Justice Department and Comptroller General reviews followed a bid reversal after Levine's stake in the company and war material salvage concerns surfaced.

Sta Charles Co. Lockwood New York Levine Coolidge Coleone Lindbergh Postmaster General New Levan North American Airways, Inc Cleveland National Air Transport. Inc Chicago Paul Henderson Wenera Levines Henderson North America Alry McCarl Sargent Department of Justice Wer Department Sir Company

Extra Session Pleas Gain Coolidge's Ear

President Coolidge weighs early Congress convening amid flood control needs. Smoot, Utah, Republican leader, to meet with the President as pleas mount for a special session before December. Officials say flood program would take years and short-term measures may offer little help.

Coolidge Washington Associated Presa Congress Coollak Senate

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