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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1927

Page

2

Welcome Lindbergh Returns to New York in Grand Parade

Charles A. Lindbergh's homecoming parade in Manhattan drew massive crowds along Broadway and beyond. Police, bystanders, and officials including Mayor Walker celebrated with confetti and a Medal of Valor presentation as Lindbergh rode through packed streets to City Hall and Madison Square Garden.

Ginee Madison Re Mali Central Park Eath Avenue Broadway Lindbergh Gentral Park New York State Qiaieh New Yorker South Fowyer Lindbergh 45Th Division Air Service Missouri National Guard New York Paris Long Island Marece Mackay Mitchel Field Washington

Lindbergh Plane In Running Order Again

The Spirit of St. Louis is in running order again at Anacostia hangar. Officials awaiting Lindbergh's instructions decide whether to fly to St. Louis or move to New York. A new piston rod replaced a slightly cracked one after more than thirty minutes of engine work. Wright motor expert Kenneth Tone called it an unfortunate occurrence and could not explain the trouble.

Washington Associated Press St. Louis Anacostia New York Lindbergh

Lindbergh Guests at Mackay Dinner in Roslyn

Colonel Charles Lindbergh and his mother were guests of honor at a Mackay estate dinner in Harbor Hill Roslyn attended by Mayor Walker and Grover Whalen. The event featured armor hall displays, orange trees, a fountain, and a large reception for about 200 people. Lindbergh appeared fatigued after a long day and returned to his New York quarters for rest.

Roslyn N.Y Associated Press Charles A. Lindbergh Harbor Hill Clarence H. Mackay Postal Telegraph Company trans-Atlantic Flyer Mackay John W Mackay Armor Hall Walker Mr. Mackay Colonel Lindbergh John W. Mackay Kenneth O'Brien Lindbergh Dinnner Linkbergh le Bourget New York

Local man penned verse after Lindbergh reception

William Smith Jr of 269 Ogden Street attended Colonel Lindbergh’s New York reception yesterday. He said the spectacle inspired a new poem set to Only as Volunteer. The verse praises Lindbergh as a volunteer who flies from Washington to New York and earns the public’s respect.

William Smith, Jr Ogden Street Colonel Lindbergh New York Lindbergh Washington Old New York

Cathedral Chimes Play to Honor Lindbergh

In New York on June 13 Cardinal Hayes presided as St Patrick's Cathedral adorned with a giant American flag. Charles Lindbergh attended, greeted by the prelate after alighting from his car. The chimes rang out "Home Sweet Home" as Lindbergh and the mayor passed by.

New York Associated Press Charles Lindbergh Cardinal Hayes S T Patrick’s Lindbergh Aviators

Bay State Governor Invites Lindbergh to Visit Boston

Governor Alvan T Fuller sent Capt Theodore L Storer to New York to deliver an invitation to Col Charles A Lindbergh on behalf of Massachusetts citizens. The message asked if he would come to Boston after St Louis and promised a warm reception rivaling Washington and New York.

Boston Associated Press Alvan T Fuller New York Charles A. Lindbergh Atx Washington

Lindbergh Glad to See French Flags in New York Welcome

Colonel Charles Lindbergh and his party march through Central Park amid cheers from about 200000 spectators. Governor Smith presents a New York state Medal of Valor, joking about elevating Lindbergh to general, while Gertrude Ederle watches from the crowd. Lindbergh notes joy at seeing the French flag and expresses friendship with France. The celebration ends with a parade review and a motor trip to Clarence Mackay's Roslyn home.

Toose Lindbergh Ajoud Irdnergh Battery Place te_ nerrete Washington Wenang Grover Whalen City Woolworth New York Central Park Associated Press Charles 8 Walker Central Park Mall Governor Smith Smith Slaughter Gertrude Ederle English Channel A.m Trudy New York State France America Roslyn, L. J Clarence Mackay Posts Telegraph Company Dindbergh

Lindbergh visits New York amid grand parade and cheers

Crowds jam windows and roofs as Lindbergh returns aboard the Macom cruising up the harbor. Fire boats spray water while a ticker tape shower drifts down Grand Avenue. The Spirit of St. Louis had suffered motor heat from salt spray, requiring thorough cleaning before future use.

Whalen Lindbergh Winlen Harboreld Naval Rene Bouyge New York Buyge Bollingfield Washington Memphis Herald Granduay

Coolidges Leave for Vacation in Indiana

President Coolidge will pass through Hammond Indiana en route to South Dakota to dedicate Wicker Memorial Park a new playground for inland steel workers. East Chicago school girls will scatter flowers as fifty airplanes from multiple fields participate in the welcome show. The visit includes a two hour stop and radio broadcast of the dedication.

Indiana Mead Hammond Ind Associated Press Country Way Coolidge South Dakota Wicker Memorial Park Chicago East Chicago Tanteul Mount Clemens Mich Maywond Field Chisago Ford

Lindbergh Greeting Heard By 15 Million In NYC Welcome

New York on June 12 reports that Colonel Lindberghs greeting Hello New York was heard by about 15 million people via NBC network. The welcome message was spoken from Pier A into a microphone held by announcer Graben Mee Namee and distributed to thirteen stations in the east and middle west through a deal with WNYC.

New York Associated Press Lindbergh Pier A Graben Mee- Namee National Broadcasting Company WNYC East Middle West New York City

Lindbergh Receives Welcome Across New York City

Aye Lindbergh returns to New York sparking a citywide triumph. Mayor Walker proclaims New York shares fame with the aviator as crowds cheer at City Hall and along the parade route. Lindbergh remarks on aviation's future and recalls receptions in Paris Brussels London and Washington.

Paris New York America Scrail Walker Lindbergh Nungesaer Cali New York City Brussels London Washington Europe le Bourget Pride of Scotland Yard Croydon Loudon Houghton Potomac Chad City Hall Lafayette Street Tombs Prison

Stamford Park May Be Named for Lindbergh

Stamford acting mayor Arthur W. Hell proposes renaming the recently acquired Woodside Park Lindbergh field and developing it as an aviation site. He will present the plan to Mayor A. N. Philips Jr. on the mayor’s return from California.

Stamford Associiated Arthur W. Hell Woodside Park Lindbergh Field A. N. Philips, Jr California

Lindbergh Welcome Draws Bridgeport Delegation

Mayor Behren and Postmaster Arthur F. Connor joined Bridgeport figures in New York to witness Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh’s welcome. Also aboard were John G. Stevens, William Martin, and George T. McCarthy from local boards and committees.

Mayor Behren Arthur F. Connor New York Charles A. Lindbergh

Lindberghs Mother Steals Spotlight at Flyer's Parade

Mrs Evangeline Lodge Lindbergh stood in the background as her son Charles Lindbergh paraded through New York amid ticker tape. Mayor Walker introduced her to the crowd calling her Lindy’s mother while she displayed quiet pride. She later said signing her contract would not affect teaching duties.

New York Associated Press Michigan America Evangeline Lodge Lindbergh Waa Broadway Fifth Avenue Lindy Walker City Hall Atlantic Charles San Diego Europe Harry H. Frazee Mrs. Lindbergh

Builders to cling 10 St Louis plan

New York June 13 Associated Press Harry Knight a backer of Col Lindbergh and B F Mahoney head of Ryan Aircraft spoke on future plans. Knight said he advised Lindbergh to avoid theater work and focus on aviation. Mahoney said Spirit of St Louis features would guide stock planes with a pilot and four passengers. He noted plant expansion is unnecessary due to strong demand and hoped Siam would join the venture.

New York Associated Press Harry Knight Col. Lindbergh B. F. Mahoney Ryan Aeroplane Company Spirit of Mahoney St. Louis Col. Lindberghs Siam Mr. Mahoney

Parade Halts for Mrs Chamberlin in Transit

Mrs Chamberlin travels under guard as a parade pauses for her, while observers dispute use of a high box for a vantage point. Clarence Chamberlin’s mother hopes for a quick reunion, but fear keeps her abroad for months unless he returns home.

Lindbergh Chamberlin Clarence

Snow in Kansas Reported as June Weather Oddity

In Ottawa Kansas light snowflakes fell briefly this afternoon as part of a string of weather anomalies across the southwest this year. The Ottawa thermometer registered a low reading around 50 degrees.

Kansas City Associated Press Kansas Ottawa

Lindbergh's Clippings Beat All-Time Record

Four leather bound books will be presented to Col Lindbergh at the Nungesser Coll benefit performance at the Roxy theater. They will contain about 300000 clippings from New York papers over twelve days, a new record. Comparisons note the Prince of Wales 250000, Queen Marie of Roumania 200000, and General Pershing 200000.

New York Associated Press Col. Lindbergh Roxy Theater Midnine Prince of Wales America Roumania General Pershing United States

Cline Indicted on Murder Charge in Willimantic Case

The Willimantic case centers on Harry Cline charged with murder after the grand jury returned the indictment. State's Attorney Noone asked to postpone the trial to September to gather more evidence while noting the investigation remains unfinished. Cline was present for the grand jury, greeted by wife and sister, and spoke with attorney William A King prior to the court proceedings. Witnesses named include Dr. Louis Mason and others from the hospital and state police, with routine procedural steps documented.

Thomas F. Noone Irwin Noone Greely Bill Grand Jury Cline Willam A. King Willimantic Wiliam HH. Reed Dennis J. McCarthy Rockville Connecticut Yeomans Charles Puffer Hartford W. H Reed Superior Court Reed Louis ¥. Mason August Hanser Chicory Hill Arthur J. McFarland James Lee Jeremiah McCarthy Lee A. G. bin Windham County Robert T. Hurley Hulburt, Hinehold Harmon and Burns Br. Mason

Flag Day observance to begin with gun salute at park

A public Flag Day program will start with a shipyard gun salute using a yacht gun owned by William E Burnhamy. Sacred Heart church bells will toll three minutes before 7 pm, signaling the lowering of national banners. Rev. James H. Killian will speak on flag history at Elks service. Frederick W Harrison will read Elks tribute. William Lounsbury invites all, with expected attendance of G A R veterans and others.

Wiliam E Burnhamy James H. Killian Sacred Heart Church Elks Frederick W Harrison Board of Aldermen Willian Lounsbury Lodge Yard

New York Remembers Grant and Washington Centenary Parade

The article recalls General Grant’s burial procession up Riverside Drive and the 60 000 strongest centennial celebrations of Washington 1789. It notes a quiet 1883 procession by 900 American Wheelmen through the same avenue and links to Lindbergh era street noise as the city’s memory of grand parades.

General Grant Riverside Drive Washington Manhattan American Wheelmen's Association Lindbergh

Locarno Talks in Geneva Seek Europe Reconstruction

Geneva, June 13. French Foreign Minister Briand and German Foreign Minister Stresemann said they would continue reconstructing Europe along Locarno lines. Stresemann asked Briand to agree to a reduction of the Rhineland occupation army, but no result was reached. Discussions covered Russia, the Hague Geneva codification conference, and league prestige amid looming September assembly decisions.

Geneva Switzerland Associated Presa M. Briand Gustev Stresemann Europe Brresemann M. Orland Germany M. Briand Deciined To Reveal Whether Dr. Stresemann Rhineland France Dr. Stresemann Russia Hague League

Meetings Tonight by Various Bridgeport Groups

An aggregation of notices lists meeting dates and venues for many local organizations in Bridgeport, including United Patriotic Societies Auxiliary 366 Golden Hill Street, Bridgeport Association of Insurance Agents 211 Blaze Street, and several lodges of the I O O F, A F and A M, and other groups with specific addresses across Main Street and Broad Street.

United Patriotic Societies Auxilary Golden Hill Bridgeport Association of Insurance Agents Biaze Street Bridgeport Rifle Club Main Street Foresters of America Pequonnock Broad Street Lucetta Warner Circle Cannon Street Improved Order of Red Men Konckapotawauh Tribe Madison Avenue Pequonnock Lodge I. O Loyalty Lodge Freundschaft Rebekah Lodge International Bible Students Harmony Council State Street Knights of Pythias Shenandosi Mithra Jodge

Additional Notice in Connecticut Probate Action in Bridgeport

Clarence H. Bolton seeks an added order of notice in a New Haven city probate case. The petition requests publication in Bridgeport Telegram for three weeks to reach a defendant whose whereabouts are unknown, detailing steps and court orders to ensure notice.

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Death notices and funeral details from Bridgeport area

Obituaries and funeral notices from Bridgeport and surrounding area dated June 1927. Entries include Anteliano, Albreczky, Assel, Canfield, Drew, Galanger, Gutman, Ortwan, Spash with names ages addresses funeral times and burial locations such as St Michael's cemetery Mt. Grove and Lakeview cemetery.

Antelisano Westfield NW. J Frank Antelieano Bridgeport New Jersey Charles Street Bt. Raphael’s Church St. Michael's Albreczky Helen Peter Albreczky Dewey Street St. Stephen's Church St. Michaela Assel Jacob Asse Warren Street Tuenday Mountain Grove Canfield Barmills Harriet B. Osborne Charles W. Canfield Wilmot and West Inc Lafayette Street Newtown Drew Samuel J. Drew Wentworth Street St. Patrick's Church St. Michael's Cemetery Galanger Albertina R John W. Galanger Clinton Avenue Louis Horvath Norman Street Mt. Grove Guttman Lefayette Street Lakeview Cemetery Spash Alice Hunter Jacob E Fred H. Spash Seymour Street

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