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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1927
Page
5
Officials of municipal filling stations say publicity on unbranded gasoline has boosted sales. The report notes a trend of Awomobile owners preferring this safe and economical fuel to feed their cars, signaling rising demand and public acceptance in the town.
A chaotic OCR summary discusses branded versus unbranded gasoline, noting rising sales of branded fuels. It cites claims from Municipal Filling Stations, Inc. about widespread adoption of their gasoline and asserted superior quality. The piece references consumer interest and debates over fuel quality and engine performance amid a storm of reports about fuel standards and distribution.
Milford June 13 A New York student lawyer defended himself in town court after a minor collision on River street. John C Ringe inventor and Singer employee testified his car was struck by G August Gerber who claimed he had right of way. Gerber, a Columbia law student, argued and called witnesses but the judge dismissed the reckless driving charge. The day also included a domestic dispute case with ongoing continuances and remarks on alcohol and conduct.
Reports from Boston commencements and moves across Connecticut include shifts at MIT and Yale Divinity School, license suspensions in Myrtle Beach, and local social events. Notable items mention Rev. Neil D. Crawford departing Woodmont Union chapel for Cleveland, Miss Eleanor Maroney taking charge of The Willard, and Mrs Isabel Winder detailing country experiences to the W F M S meeting.
Ernest E Draper's ten metre racing boat the planing star lies at anchor in Stamford after sailing down from Helitas Nova Scotia. The Blazing Star built in Germany sailed to Halifax on a German Nu ern. Crew members Kingsley Gillespie navigator W F P Gillespie Richard A Gillespie Stuart Betts. Voyage took seven days covering 515 nautical miles amid rough weather. First stops Swanenbergh Sheltonpurne Cape Cod Nantucket Martha's Vineyard Vineyard Haven. Then to New London for American registry and down the south shore toward home port.
Fairfield Archdeaconry of the Episcopal Church met at St George's Episcopal Church with about 20 clergy present. Holy communion was led by Archdeacon Frink S Morehouse assisted by Dr Henry S Kelly. Discussions covered financing for mission stations while Yale University pastor Fred J Kingbury and Elmore McKee spoke on the Berkey university transfer to New Haven.
Absence of a quorum postponed yesterday's meeting to consider reelection of three board members. Terms of Limer H. Havens William B. Bordman and Jerome Orcutt expire and they are to be reelected, with the reorganization and key business on the agenda.
Mayor Behrens authorized a purchase of 1800 feet of new fire hose from Eureka Fire House Manufacturing Company of New York. The Department of Public Purchases ordered 500 feet of one and a quarter inch tenement hose and 1300 feet of dace-equaier inch chemical hose, for a total cost of 1060.
June II AP report says the Municipal Petty ferry and the Bronx ferry collided off the Battery. Both vessels suffered damage but remained in service. No injuries occurred though passengers were shaken.
Clarence DeWreley, lineman for the Stanford Fest and Eterne company, was burned after contact with a live wire. He was taken to Stamford Hospital for treatment.
Four inmates condemned for the 1925 Sheriff Klein killing tried a third breakout at Statesville peniten tiary. A guard ambush killed one, Gregorio Rizo, as the convicts used Sheriff Markgraf as a shield. Charles Schader escaped, others were recaptured. Rizo died, Staleski wounded but alive, Duschowski wounded and subdued.
England's fashionable week opens tomorrow with the Gold Cup feature and a pageant of feminine fashions. King George and Queen Mary, Windsor guests, will view the day from seven state coaches. Viscount Astor and A Macomber among owners with horses in the race lineup.
Geneva reports Foreign Minister Stresemann said Germany completed the destruction of 34 military strongholds near the Polish frontier, fulfilling the Paris accord of January 31, 1927. The announcement was sent to Great Britain France Italy and Belgium.
New York June 34. A marriage announcement records Stanley O Hara twenty seven of Milford Conn and Miss Dorothy Agatha Dart twenty four of 610 West 172d street New York formerly of Bridgeport. The wedding will be June 18 at Notre Dame church. Miss Dart was born in Bridgeport and is a teacher. Mr O Hara is a native of Derby Conn and son of William and Elizabeth O Hara.
Corse and Fraundberger of 118 West ick Avenue Bridgeport are among ten college men chosen at the University of Pennsylvania by First National Pictures and College Humor for photographic potential and personality. Fraundberger, a sophomore, has won prizes in swimming and diving and is preparing for film work.
WW Couger, president of HCG Company, a United States Steel subsidiary, died in a Pittsburgh hospital after an appendicitis operation.
An advertisement touts the Pearl-Mint Tooth Hygiene Packet from Associated Dental Products Inc. It promises whitening teeth and healthy gums using a three-part kit: toothpaste, a rubber gum massage toothbrush, and dental tape. The complete outfit is offered for 50 in drug and department stores.
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