Stratford Declamation Contest at Parish House
High school students from Milford, Fairfield, and Stratford enter a traditional declamation evening at Christ Episcopal Church on Main Street. Judges include Seward B. Pries, George S. Hawley, and Miss Lecy Curtis. silver cup awarded to top team and to best individual scorer. program features solos, scenes, and a vocal duet with contestants from each town.
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Stratford
Christ Epiaco‘pa
Milford
Fale
Seward B. Pries
Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce
Charles
Dudley Warner
Frederick Waraman
Mittord
Barris
Mary Ahearn
Norma Franklin
Keatae
James Sharkey
Els Steed
Edward Parker
Faelen Huptes
George Chase
Hoover Calls Retail Coal Merchants to Aid Price Control
Washington June 9 Secretary of Commerce Hoover urged retailers to cooperate in keeping coal prices down during the miners strike. In letters to leaders of national coal retailers associations he asked for unity to protect consumers and criticized disputes over minor points. Chicago merchants warned of a May price ceiling impact and predicted a consumer coal crisis by August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Washington
Secretary of Commerce
Cccalera
Crote
D. Tones
Retailers Association
wre _ Stephens
Chicago Coal Merchants Association
Universal Service
Avgeus
Chicago
Hercer
Koo Koo Elix Put On At Holden Memorial
The Hokden Memorial hall at the Gliyet church hosted the two act comedy Koo Koo Elix last night. A country town club and its antics provide humor with the Ave huntred chorus in a key role. Gerry Treadwell directed the performance featuring Clara Stremple Loong Petruschei Lena Alien Thelma Knox Elsie Rupp Edna Moors Dorothy Boyson Ted Thompson George Clark Russell Halloween Davis brother Roy Robbins Rupert Moore Robert Farren Adalbert Knox Joseph Rice Arnold Anderson.
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Hokden
Gliyet Church
Gerry Treadwell
Clara Stremple
Loong Petruschei
Lena Alien
Thelma Knox
Elsie Rupp
Edna Moors
Dorothy Boyson
Ted Thompson
George Clark
Russell Hallowe
Davis Brother
Lcot Robbins
Rupert Moore
Robert Farren
Adalbert Knox
Joseph Rice
Arnold Anderson
Southport Yacht Club Dredging Channel Project
The Southport Yacht Club has formed four committees to study harbor dredging costs. Work underway at about $5,000 with 35,000 allocated for other channel dredging. Channel extends from inner beacon beyond outer beacon, about half a mile, 70 feet wide and low-water depth unspecified. Donations from prominent club members support the project.
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Southport
Jane P
Southport Yacht Lab
Ata Ner
Yacht Club
Match
Lesk
New York
Rotenrisi
Metrest
Murphy and Family
Ecotiyn
Heary
Kemnan
Brooklyn
Harvey J. Swan
A. R. Womrth
Womrsih
Hobson
Greeny Farms
Mary 5
Wells
Kenneth Wacky
Henry H. Rennell
John H. Buckingham
Graves Memorial Hospital
Jane Madino
Sega
Prise Ds
Priday
Eben Willamy
Sage Hill
3Rs
Ll. B. Switner
Arthur Mills
Rags
Jennings. Otis
Edward Walte
Boward Saekis
Iles
Dkley
Edward Inglie
Whatey
Willam Bulkley
Fairfield
A.C. Ma Ber
Main Street
John Jacob Astor
Chamberlin
Russel
Guzgaing West
Ward case witness summoned as jurors plead strain
The father of Ward is called to testify amid a murder inquiry in which Cunningham is named with Peters and Rogers. A writ of habeas corpus is denied and Ward grows increasingly distressed as interrogation reveals a photograph of Peters on the table, repeatedly turned facedown by Ward during Sheriff Werner's questioning sessions.
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Wa Onte
New Rachelle
Ward
Werner
Peters
Disallowson's Claim Against Estate Dismissed
Third and final hearing before County Court Commissioners disallowed Howard KX McLaaz's claim against the estate of his father Charles H. McLens, former Proprister of the Sevelde hotel. Evidence showed the car remained in the father's name, making him owner and liable, despite the son's assertions. Attorneys Burroughs and Fitzgerrald argued irregularities. Shaw and Wilder represented the son.
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Howard KX
McLaaz
Charles H. MeLens
Sevelde
County Court House
Joseph Shapiro
David Price
R. Arthur Brown
Probat
Paul S. Miller
Charles E. McJean
Charles HI. NeLegn
Innes
Harry Ford
Stratford Avenua
Arnold Cargill
Burroughs
Sridlauloua Glaim
Henry C. Burrougne
David BH Fitzgerrald
Newslaven
Palace
Samuel C. Shaw
Frank L. Wilder
Gompers Attacks Supreme Court In Coronado Case
Samuel Gompers, AFL president, condemns the Supreme Court and calls for new federal legislation after the Coronado decision. He accuses Congress and state legislatures of opposing labor and urges workers to back labor-friendly candidates in the fall elections. Delegates denounce Congress and state governments as labor enemies and pledge active political effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moers
Telza
United States
Supreme Court
Bridgeport Rate Case Opens With SN Telephone Finance Lines
Bridgeport proceedings will bring in the financial state of Southern New England Telephone Co. including capital position operating costs and returns to shareholders. The plaintiff’s attorney says this data was not shown at the PUC hearing and will require witnesses. City officials plan to monitor developments and may appear if needed to protect city interests.
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Southern New England Telephone Co
Black Solgers
Public Utilities
India
City Attorney Council
Hia
Obituary Notice for Pauline Ottaway and Barbara Kris offHowl
Pauline Ottaway daughter of Mr and Mrs Malcolm Ottaway of Lordship Manor Qed Thuratay in Bridgeport hospital The funeral will be held soon after a wake from the martius ehang Augh Pano ker 1988 Stratford avenue Burials will take place in Lale cemetery Barbara Hristerr The funeral at irs Barbara Kris officiated by Rev Chornitzky at R G church burial at Michael cemetery
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Pauline Ottaway
Pauline Otaway
Infan
Malcolm Otaway
Lordship Manor
Qed Thuratay
Bridgeport Hoanital
Martius- Ehang
Panoker
Stratford Avenue
Wiige
Lale Cemetary
Barbara Hristerr
Irs
Barbara Krisoff
Tony
Jannings
Insten
R. G. Church
Rev. Chornitzky
Michanel
Fraternal Meeting Date Changes Noted
Notices in The Telegram announce changes to meeting dates, surrections or additions. Address Pratarnal Editor, The Telegram, 40 Middle Street, for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pratarnal
The
Telegram
Middle Street
Socialst party and local groups list in Bridgeport notice
Community notice lists several local organizations and addresses including United Commercial Travelers of America at 1685 Broad Street, Modern Woodmen at 64 State Street, Nutmeg Encampment I C F at 1083 Broad Street, and references to Fairfield Avenue and Bridgeport Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Socialst
Fuirfeld Avenue
Bridgeport Council
United Commercial
Travelera of America
Modern Woodmen
Stata Street
Nutmeg
Shelton School Speaker System May Be Altered
Shelton board of education met in the library to discuss the gradual changing of the speaker system and pupil participation in graduation exercises. They also reviewed substitute teaching rules, contract renewals, resignations, and upcoming school closures as the district plans the new high school needs.
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Shelton School
Sseuton
Snelton Board of Education
Farry Seisel
Connecticut
Sloknoga
Jt Wy
Last Health Pageant at Bridgeport High Dazzles Crowd
The final Health Pageant at Bridgeport High drew thousands of parents and children to the auditorium. Written by Dean of Girls Margaret Keily, directed by Sera Sherman Pryor, with a capable committee, the historical Youth play featured Trane Comer and an ensemble of Irene Comer Jessie Wight Catherine Egbert Elie Amer Hanna Slasabe Gladys Murphy Ray Paves tella Bessie Sacks Veronica Brannan Dorothy Dear Willan Allen Davin Greerbarg Bente Beldun Mikaya Katz Myrtle arman Tulla Monahan William Butterfield Genevieve Stone Anna Selgai Belen O'Neil in costumed scenes celebrating education, good food, exercise, rest, and daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport High School
Margaret Keily
Sera Sherman Pryor
Trane Comer
Irene Comer
Jeasle Wight
Gathering Daly
Catherine Egbert
Elie Amer
Dramatic Y W H 6 A pageant charms town
The Dramatic Clubs of Y W H 6 A presented a colorful six episode pageant about Girlhood to Womenhood in the Industrial Service Center auditorium on Barnum avenue. Miss Mary Brittin led the effort with over 15 children taking roles in a pantomime themed production ending with a Japanese tea garden after the performance.
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Y. W
Iskaddon
Ig Hood
Barnum Avenue
Mary Brittin
Anne
Revine
Ruth Lipsowits
Chidhoos
Molly Birnbaum
Va 'Girihgod
Elizabeth Didrikson
Tharr
Fairfield High Chooses Valedictorian And Salutatorian
June 9. W Sherwood selected valedictorian of Fairfield High School’s largest graduating class. Katherine Mary Coates named salutatorian. Cluas day exercises in Victory Theater Southport Tuesday evening feature: history by William Shortwood, prophesy by B Regsler, remarks by Katharine Cortes and others. Class roll lists graduates including Florence Baker, Katherine Coates, Sherwood family names, and many more.
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Fairflede
B. Regsler
Willy Katharine Cortes
Edna Greenwald
Tle
Tga
Ferciield High School
A. Benton Anderson
Florence Katherine Baker
Dorothy R Burmore Bar Burl Waynon Brotherton
Eunice Dennie Burr
Pat Swift Creland
Katherine Mary Coates
Anna Good Connor
Agnes Frances Corcoran
Isabella Vrumbull Dawson
Olla May Thekerson
Kataryn Frances Egesing
Agnag Gertrude Fian- Bean
Florence Sherwood Wox
Bana Greenwald
Joan Henry Jennings
William Augustus Leahy
Ethel Evelyn MacGregor
iFlorence
Aileen Mansfelt
Merwin
Dy Marshall
Edward Arthur Mila
Marjorie Edith Northrop
Edith Lilian Ressier
Gertrude Marie Ross
Ralph Earl Ressier
Edward Francia Russall
James Raymond Scully
Anne Banks Sherwood
Clarence Leslie Sherwood
Robert Weasley Sherwood
Willar Wakeman Sherwood
Srences Field Sutton
George Walter ‘Oor
Branch Rickey pressured use of Bill Sherdel by Reds
Pat Duncan of the Reds recounts how Branch Rickey often used Bill Sherdel on the mound in Reds games. Duncan recalls a game when Sherdel started against Cincinnati and was knocked out early, prompting Rickey to keep him on the bench rather than returning him to the clubhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Duncan
Cincinna l Reds
Branch Rickey
Duncan
Rickey
Biil Sherdel
Reds
Shercel
Sherdel
Jewett City Boy Drowns After Pond Jump
June 3 in Jewett City Frank Brown aged 9 leapt into a 40 foot deep pond though unable to swim. He was retrieved quickly but revived efforts failed. He leaves a mother and four sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewett City
Frank Brown
Siatary Pond
Untermeyer Pushes Steel Merger Inquiry Proposals
The committee led by Samuel Untermeyer seeks to expose stock manipulation around the North American Steel merger. He urges broader FTC powers to curb interstate corporate deals without prior approval and calls for reform to prevent exploitation before announcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lockwood Jegislatlys Committee
Insec
North American Steel
Kuhn
Lnye Hoen
Sorita Securities
Sarmuel Untermeyer
Federal Trade Commission
Untermeyer
Republic
Midwaly
United States
Staat
Americanization Exhibit at South Branch Library Display
An Americanization display opens at the South Branch Public Library on Myrtle Avenue. Directed by the State Board of Education Americanization Section led by Robert C. Deming, it shows charts on foreign born citizens, nationality distribution, and U S language manuals. The exhibit features child work, photos, and a book list, with prizes and badges offered. A Community Congress is planned with local foreign-born leaders. date to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Branch Public
Myrtle Avenue
State Board of Education
Robert C. Deming
United States
Children in Costume Stage Novel Ballet at Varana Hall
Five year old Gertrude Lockwood presented a toe ballet during a closing reception at Varana Hall arranged by Miss Ball. The program featured Grecian, Oriental, Tas ballet, Scotch and novel Asian dances with young performers in varied costumes. the children appeared confident and accurate in their routines.
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Gertrude Lockwood
Mary Tall
Varana Kall
Misa Ball
Children Performances Highlight Evening Recitals
Three years of dances the Kewpfo Kit and Powder Putt routines featured Boneni- Jan sketches with Eastern dance interpretations and special costumes. Two young performers Polls theatt appeared among others, delivering engaging songs during intermissions as dances demonstrated the training children have undergone to execute the steps with precision.
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Mt.deahticren
Real relief from summer heat and digestion aid
Advertisement claims Horsfore's Acid Phosphate in water or fruit juice provides cooling relief from summer heat, quiets nerves, aids digestion, and refreshes. distributed by druggists.
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Willdeclaim
Nstratford
Stuents
Jayles
Foundation For Public Control
Middle St
Wall
Fairfield Ave
Bop
Radio Tube Dist. CO
1St Ave
Koo Koo
Elix
Holden Memorial
Southport Yacht Club
Disallowson
Howard K. M’lean
Gompers
Coronado
Bridgeport
Dramatic Clubs OF
Sherwood
Fairfield High
Branch Rixey
Bill Sherdell
UNTERMYER GAN SEENOHARMN _—STEEL MERGER
Lockwood Committee
Easstunll
American Hardware
Farfield Ave
Aesar Miisch
Caesar Misch
Prin
SPOR
Elso
Dresaéa
Canton
Crepe
Atc. A . de Fas
Tommy Tucker
Acsarz Misch
Terenetat Main
Golden Mill
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