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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1927

Page

2

French aviators Nungesser and Coli reported alive

Reports from River Bend Quebec and Paris claim the missing French aviators Nungesser and Coli may have been found alive after leaving Paris on May 6. Flares and a pistol were recovered with an explanation tying the reports to the North American mainland.

Quebec River Bend Blatts Saguenay River Lves Montreal Que Nungesser Coli Lake St. John St. Germain Mnd

Auto Runs 59 Miles Per Gallon Invention Claims Gains

A garbled report discusses an invention promising 59 miles per gallon and instant starts. It mentions engines tested with various fuels and claims quick energy savings, noting prototypes and potential cost reductions in fuel use. The piece references experts and a dated address in 1941 with promotional language and notices of fees.

Nash Sheaff wedding unites Nash and Comstock in Norwalk

Annie E Nash daughter of George P Nash of Portland Maine married Clifford William Comstock son of Captain and Mrs William J Comstock of Norwalk at the bride’s sister Mrs Harold A Sheaff home on Warren Street Norwalk. Ceremony officiated by Rev Ernest F McGregor with sister Mrs Sheaff as attendant and Chester A Comstock as best man. couple left for a wedding trip to Portland Maine.

Annle Eiizabeth Nash George P Nash Portland Maine Clifford William Comstock William Comstock Warren Street Norwalk Harold A Sheeff Willow Street T Ernest F. McGregor First Congregational Church Mish Nash

Bigger Air Fleet Needed for Peace

A London luncheon honors Charles Lindbergh with a gala reception attended by William L. De Bost of the New York Chamber of Commerce and St Louis partner Harry Knight. Chief White Horse Eagle, a full-blood Cherokee, greets Lindbergh, who expresses gratitude for his late father and his own aviation achievements.

Harry H Knight St Louis London Mr. de Bost Lindbergh Lindy Big Chief White Horse Eagle Catskills Bay Duble Marling Essa Lindy Marling Brad-Dun Company We Company Matling Europe Marling de Bost Chamber of Commerce of New York Frazee Park Avenue John J Byrne Brooklyn National Association of Professions Baseball Leagues May Park Ufder

Remington Award of 646829 In Court Ruling

The United States government contends a September 1915 information flow and a December 18 1938 meeting shaped the contract dispute with Remington. A Tull auditor found a possible excess charge tied to conversion price, with the court noting the case questions whether Remington was obliged to devote low price materials bought for performance to government uses. The judge stated no obligation to repurpose cheap supplies for federal account.

United States Plait Uli Kowtnmenl Wes Remington Company

Coolidge On Last Lap Of Journey

President Coolidge neared stopping points in South Dakota with Mrs Coolidge. Senator Norbeck joined at Lake Preston with a eastern state delegation. Huron hosted about 5000 people for the reception. crowds cheered the President and first lady as flowers were presented.

Sioux Falls Argus Huron Coolidge Citions Senator Norbeck Mr Coolidge Lake Preston Minnesota

Policeman rescues two from capsized boat in sound

About a mile offshore in the sound a patrolman spotted an overturned boat. He pulled a drowning boy aboard, then saved a second youth from the water. Both were brought to shore, examined by Dr. Morne, and treated for shock and exposure.

Young Burton Tenney East End Yacht Club R Morne

Firemen Respond To Two Auto Smoke Alarms

Fire department answered two calls last night for cars with carburetor trouble and no damage was reported. At 8 13 p m hoax call near East Washington avenue and Beach street summoned apparatus for Rex Kember of 714 Howard Avenue whose automobile emitted smoke from a flooding carburetor. A still alarm sent crew to M J McClusky of 54 Fulton Street parked on East Main Street also with carburetor trouble.

East Washington Avenue Beach Street Rex Kember Howard Aeenue M J McClusky Fulton Street East Main Street

Three Re elected to Park Board

Elmer WH Havens and William B Board along with Jerome Orcutt were re elected to the park board and Tolbrery commissioners at a meeting yesterday.

Elmer WH Havens William B Bill Jerome Orcutt Board of Tolbrery Commissioners

Chaplin Divorce Trial Set for August 22 in LA

A divorce trial for Chaplin is scheduled for August 22 in Department 20 of the Superior Court. Presiding judge Welter J Wood will oversee the case with one attorney representing each party.

Chaplin Los Angeles Envorce Welter J Wood Rage

Milford Judge Resigns Before Term Starts

Hartford June 15 By Associated Press Governor Trumsull teary accepted the resignation of Jervi:. 0. Brown Jr., of Milford town court. The resignation is effective the Monday in July, the date from which Judge Brown had been elected for a two year term. He has served Milford town court for several years. No successor has yet been appointed.

Hartford Jime iBy Associated Press Trumsull Jervi Brown, Jr Milford Brown Hac Beer Annerat General Assembly

Airport Board Elects Kelly Chairman at City Meeting

Edward L. Kelly was elected chairman of the city Airport Commission at the organization meeting with Mayor Behrens. Other appointees Willett and Bullard attended. A tour of possible sites Seaside Park Lordship Meadows Lordship Blis was advised, with a flight to inspect airfield options next week, possibly funded by short term notes under Home Rule.

Edward L. Kelly Airport Commission F. William Behrens Edward 8. Willett Augustus H Bullard Clarence Knox Hartford Bridaport Uo Commission Sloit Jstrom Terra Firma Kelly Lordsheadows Lordship Bliis jProject Department of Commerce

Boarder Held in Theft of $1040

Frank Babanek, a Lansdowne, Pennsylvania boarder, is jailed in Bridgeport on $2000 bond after allegedly taking $1040 from landlady Mrs. Anna Bayrs on December 5 1926. Bayrs reported the loss December 7 and said the money was missing from a bureau drawer while Babanek worked on an oyster boat in New York. He was arrested after extradition papers arrived from Lansdowne.

Frank Babanek Anna Bayrs Holistt Street Lansdowne, Penn Brbanek Lansdowne Lansiowne Bridgeport Babanek Bayes Detective Babenek New York

Black Snake Tribe Holds 15th Reunion at Park

The Black Snake tribe of the Wooderrat League of America marked its fifteenth annual grand council night at the Pair child Memorial park. About 60 braves in buckskin gathered around a large flame, smoked the peace pipe, and admitted new members, celebrating 35 years as the league’s oldest active tribe amid local spectators.

Trumbull Black Snake Woooderatt League of America Pairchild Memorial Park Woodratt League of America

Employment Managers Plan Annual Meeting Brightens Schedule

The Employment Managers announce their annual meeting set for Tuesday June at Devinn House Greery Brennan Business. 319 PM event includes a program with speakers and organizational updates.

Devinn Hous Greery Brennan Busi Nore Marie

Colleges Should Increase Charges and Endowments

The article argues private funding must grow for college endowments and suggests higher tuition as a path. It envisions scholarships and loans for needy students, with gradual fee increases and expanded loan funds, while noting state universities may respond with higher fees. It also lists Brown honorary degrees and graduates.

Rockefeller Mttla Varius Colleges Brown Everett C. Herrick Newton Theological Institution William A. Hill Northern Baptist Michael Pupin Columbia University Mark Sullivan William L Poeat Wake Forest Walter Sarzent University of Chicago Edwin C. Broome Brow Philadelphia Wallace BR. Lane Chicago Clarence M. Bookman

Friedman Chosen Head of Harry Cutler Lodge No 77

Samuel E. Friedman was elected chancellor commander of Harry Cutler lodge No 77 Knights of Pythias at a meeting last night. Officers named include Louis Bilelweiss vice chancellor Julius Steinbergh prelate Louis Segal master-at-arms W P Shapiro outer guard and Solomon Pavick master-of-works.

Samuel E. Friedman Hary Cutler Lodge No. 77 Knights of Pythias Louis Bilelweiss Julius Steinbergh Louis Segal W. P. Shapiro Solomon Pavick

Meetings of Bridgeport fraternal groups listed tonight

A scrambled note lists numerous Bridgeport organizations and meeting sites including Raymond W. Harris Post No 145 at 53 Cannon Street, Pythian Sisters at 4019 1250 Main, Sixth District Republican Club, Elks Lodge No 30 at 360 State Street, Bridgeport Philatelic Club at 185 Main Street, and many others with addresses such as 1241 Main Street, 1596 Main Street, and 174 Broad Street. The message notes secrecy and coordination among groups and mentions Veterans of Foreign Wars and various lodges and clubs.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Raymond W. Harris Cannon Street Pythian Sisters Colinthe Temple Main Street Republican Club Madison Avenue Charles Street Wowompon Tribe R M

Central High Seniors Read Will At Banquet

About 200 Central High School seniors attended the annual banquet at Champ's Farm where a class will and prophecy was read in eight pages of a newspaper style. Ed ward Reilly Jr Wilson Tilden Doris Decker George Laden and other leaders were named as future masters in baseball art science and finance. The will was written by Hetty Berman and Rudolph Greiser and set aside seats and roles for the incoming class. Principal James C Moore was guest of honor and urged perseverance. Wilson Tilden Seney accepted a platinum camp gift for Ruth Ladd.

Central High School Champ's Farm Duane Decker The Pen Dorothy Mitchell Edward Reilly, Jr Wilson Tilden Doris Decker George Laden Hetty Berman Rudolph Greiser James C. Moore Tre Wilson Tilden Seney Ruth Ladd Julia Farnum Dorothy Cutler Commencement Criterion Board Girls’ Student League Arthur C. Sided Wilmot T. Fiske Mildred Brinsmade Grace Cochran Mila Dy

Lindbergh Flight Critique by Col Mitchell

Col Mitchell accuses naval officials of incompetence and propaganda over Lindberghs ocean flight. He charges warship leaders with delaying aviation progress and cites the Memphis role and poor plane maintenance at Anacostia. Warner disputes blame, praising navy handling of the ship.

Edward P. Warner Navy Anacostia Field Wright Company Col Mitchell Washington Post Warner Lindbergh Col Mitchell Washington Memphis Col. Lindbergh Anacontia New York

Car Hits Pole in Milford Injuring Two

Two occupants of a Milford bound car crashed into a trolley pole on East Broadway in Myrtle Beach. The trolley pole fell and blocked traffic while police sought the driver and a second woman. The car was a total wreck and two people were hospitalized.

East Broadway Myrtle Beach Milford Hospital Heir Hove Pain Barone Benton Street Waterbyr Michael Byuoore Ifty SN Jettera Street Waters Fos Stans Roe Tae

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