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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1927
Page
4
A city official endorses using only branded gasoline to preserve engine life. He cites recent publicity on the need for guaranteed quality and identifies Sinclair as a reliable fuel choice for any car.
In Bridgeport residents weigh opinions from leaders and motorists on branded versus unbranded gasoline. Municipal officials back Sinclair as a standard of quality and safety, while others caution against unbranded fuels and endorse trusted brands for motorists.
Hartford June 9 The new state board of control ena finance formed an executive committee to handle most board work meeting Thursdays. Members include Governor Trumbull State Treasurer Rogers Comptroller Salmon Attorney General Alling and Rep Elwyn T Clark. The full board meets monthly unless called. A subcommittee plans reinvestment of 2,500,000 soldiers relief fund. Printing 750 copies of codified highway laws approved and new state agency investigator and Abbey R B Chaffey named field agent in public welfare.
Jacksonsville Ore June 9 Associated Press Arrest of Ray and Joy de Autremont alleged Siskiyou tunnel bandit slayers will not delay the trial of Hugh in Steubenville Ohio. George Neuner United States district attorney said July would be completed today and the trial proceed as scheduled. Special precautions will keep the twins in the county jail during the proceedings.
Hartford June 9 Two petitions from the New Haven road ask authority to change crossing warning methods. One seeks to abandon bell signals on the line between New Haven and Derby Junction and at Tyman's crossing Orange and Auing's crossing West Haven due to reduced tram service. The other asks to replace flags with flashlight signals at Parmington avenue Bristol crossing formerly owned by the New England Railroad.
A dramatic claim touts over one billion tablets sold for a stomach ailment remedy. The ad notes wide global use, endorsements from leaders and officials, and emphasizes relief from sour stomach and indigestion with a sixty cent full sized vial.
New York June 9 for the first time a supreme court decision holds that a life prisoner sentenced for murder is legally dead and his wife may inherit his property and may remarry without divorce. Justice Fawcett ruled on the application of Mrs Blanche Irene Gallaway Webster wife of Harold F Webster convicted Slayer of his mother in law Mrs Catherine Callaway killed in Hempstead last October.
New York article cites Mrs. J Borden Harriman saying modern flappers use eyes and smiles to attract suitors. She contrasts past restraint with today’s openly pursued courtships, noting women once hid feelings and men hunted, leaving heartache. She calls a new, more direct courtship emerging.
Detective in Nassau County continues pursuit as Barry, held in Mineola, is questioned about 15 unsolved 1924 robberies. District Attorney Edwards links him to the Livermoore and Rockefeller incidents and hints at possible life or 40 year sentence under Baum laws. Betty Blake’s testim ony remains inconclusive amid sightings and jewelry losses across several households.
Eugene ONeill drama Anna Christie staged by Bridgeport Little Theatre League at the Empire last night. Cast includes Oliver Hunter, Charles Cy, Harold Phimb, Samuel W. Davis, Mrs. Conrad Lashar, Mrs. Lewis Katz, and Eugene Hull. Noted for strong performances by Mrs. Lashar as Anna and Davis as her sea captain father. Matt the sailor rescues Anna and helps her seek a new life while Chris returns to sea.
Stratford avenue bridge halted west and east traffic during the 6 o'clock rush as a loose timber between lift bays bent out of place. Workers, including Superintendent Frank E. Squires, used a sledge and wedge to drive it back and secure the steel plate. Timbers were touched up and the cam reinstalled to prevent further delays.
The Jitney Players in their fifth season perform at Legion Field Fairfield on Thursday June 16 at 8pm under George Alfred Smith Post No 74 of the American Legion. If rain, show moves to Child Memorial hall. They present The Dwenna a music play by R Brinsley Sheridan first staged at Content Garden theatre November 21 1775 and staged about four hundred times. Directed by David Belbridge.
Greenwich June 9 Fourteen hundred acres of the Converse farm once owned by the late Edmond C Converse were sold today to T Randolph Jacobs of New York for about 1400000 This sets a new high mark for Greenwich realty transactions The land on North street will be divided up into 10 acre plots The original Converse farm included about 2000 acres with the Converse mansion The farm has been sold in parcels until about 10 years remain
In Hollywood California an inquest ruled that film actress Helen J. Clair Evens died by suicide from poison. Her husband Arthur F. St. Clair Evens, a scenario writer, testified that a quart bottle was present when she swallowed the poison Monday night.
Charles Beneke of 312 Wayne Street, Bridgeport engineer and aviation enthusiast, urges immediate establishment of a municipal airport in Stratford. He outlines landing field requirements, identification needs, and the broader benefits of hosting air service, repair facilities, and fueling, asserting a proper field must be level, well drained, safely located, and adequately equipped for safe landings and takeoffs.
Models of ships from sailing yachts to ocean liners will be displayed tonight from 7 to 9:16 at the Poquatuck Yacht Club on Housatonic Avenue in Stratford. Stratford High School manual training students enter for prizes with first second and third cash awards.
An advert explains rupture should be treated early to prevent growth and complications. It promotes a Bridgeport, Connecticut clinic at 198 Fairfield Ave near Main St, offering free examinations and truss fittings by the New Slavon Surgical Co. with testimonials on file.
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