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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1927
Page
17
In Annecy on June 16, wild boars are described as increasingly popular pets in the south of France. News notes docile youth with coats striped dark and a friendly, playful demeanor, though mature boars develop aggression.
Hartford June 16 Official reports say Governor Trumbull signed a Louisiana extradition requisition for Donald William Horton held in Hartford on non support. Detective Serjeant Hallissey to receive and return Horton to the state. A New York extradition for John Sadlon charged with arson and insurance fraud was signed, with State Policeman Paul Lavin authorized to transport Sadlon.
A. J Lynd of Water Haven Florida seeks to collect 500 on a promissory note dated March 1 1826 from Ann and May Olean in a suit filed in Superior Court. The note bears 5 percent interest and was due one year after its date.
Evelyn Maurine Livingstone of Little Rock is chosen as the University of Arkansas beauty queen from 22 nominees. Dorothy Cummings, designated third prettiest, is another blonde. Martha Louise Lide, Doris Carkuff, and Mary Elizabeth Wiseman are brunettes holding second, fourth, and fifth places respectively.
The Wadlow pupils under Mrs. Carolyn A Wadlaow presented a two part program at Pilgrim hall closing The Studio recital. The show featured colorful folk and national dances followed by modern dance and interpretive numbers with students such as Gertrude Feldsman Olza Kuaik Mae Hammond Kathryn Wallace Lilian Deutsch Mary Russell Edith Nussenbaum and many more.
James Negus found 51 year old Robert H. Nevius, lifelong Dartmouth resident, hanging in his Boston Smith Hill home cellar after he reportedly first fired a shot in a toilet area. Police indicate a self inflicted gunshot preceded the fatal hanging in the yard area.
Ex Congressmen John J Fitzgerald of 881 Ocean avenue Brooklyn NY or a member of Congress from Brooklyn for 19 years paid costs of court 1060 dollars for violating the rules of the road in Westport Town Court yesterday. The trial followed an accident on Buckleys bridge Westport in which Mrs Fitzgerald sustained a broken arm. Fitzgerald was arrested by state police at the time and remanded on a bond of 50 dollars for his appearance in court yesterday.
Obituaries recount the deaths and funeral plans for Tya Gelleude Leavenworth Eva Certrude Leavenworth widow of Terry Warner Leavenworth and others including Thomas J Timmons Agnes Callahan Viktor Mihilewtes Catherine Scholl and Mrs Brehoels with details on funeral times, church services and interment locations across Seattle Norwalk Derby and Branfield precincts. Survivors and home addresses are noted for several individuals including May Robinson Emma Leavenworth and William Herman.
London June 16 by Associated Press George Bernard Shaw declared there is no such thing as correct English speech and cited 42,767,500 British dialects. He noted each speaker deems others inferior and warned the language problem is complex. He suggested defining a range of speech and drawing a line on accent and pronunciation.
Park board president George M. Hames announced screenings will not be purchased this year for park roads. He claims bid collusion affected the 1 560 tons offered by Bertolini Brothers and George T McCarthy Co at 2 10 per ton, and rejects both bids. Rigid safeguards against future collusion will be required on the Black Rock boulevard project.
Gibbons of Crescent stables with Griffin up won the Palace Hotel stakes at Latonia Ky for three-year-olds and up, running six furlongs in 1 1/12. Dinner Dance was second, King Bastan third. Jolly Roger won the Bayside steeplechase at Aqueduct, two miles in 4 11 5. Ravel second, Nomad third.
Connecticut probation officers hold their annual convention at George Junior Republic Litchfield reelecting Anna E O'Brien of Hartford as president and an officer from New Britain as secretary. The executive committee was chosen and plans for the Hammonasset outing on July 28 were made as juvenile court work issues were discussed.
Easton marked the 160th anniversary of the Stars and Stripes with a program at Rosery Rest Memorial Hall. Rev. Howard B Warren presided, George Pfiemm gave welcome, and performances included songs, instrumental numbers, and a flag pledge. Scout activities and local visits followed, with community notices of hikes, guests, and future games in the area.
Milton McDonald was chosen business representative of Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 173 for the seventh time at the annual meeting. He also serves as president of the Building Trades Council and the Board of Business Agents, and previously led the Central Labor Union for five years. Lawrence Corcoran was elected president with Stephen Shay as vice president and Charles Sawyer as financial secretary.
At 4 30 yesterday two marriage licenses were issued at the Welfare Building bureau setting a new record for a single day. Fredele J Creatura of Gearlow avenue and Mine Scinto of Pitts street obtained a license, as did Louis Yamin of Patt street for Heenan, with Miss Hellie Kater of Maplewood listed as bride.
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