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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1927

Page

2

Hartford Council Members Refuse Flight Then Car Crash

Three Connecticut New England council members refused a Boston to Hartford air trip citing safety concerns. The Goss car and another vehicle collided near Salisbury Beach, Mass., leaving all crash victims badly shaken and receiving coast guard first aid. Henry Trumbull had arranged air travel but others chose automobile.

Martford Alsbury Beach Mass Connecticut Is New England Council Boston Hertford Henry Trumbull Plainville Boston Bastar Trumbull Bartford Rye Beach N. H E. Kent Hubbard E. C. Goss L. C. Campbell Mr. Goss Salisbury Beach Goss W. A. Charlies Coast Guard

Veterans Auxiliary Donates Roses to Asylums

The Major Charles H. Bonestee auxiliary No. 3 of the United Spanish War Veterans hosted a dinner at the Stratfield hotel for about 300 department officers and delegates. Bouquets used to decorate the tables were given to the Hillside home and the Fanny Crosby home. Flowers were grown by auxiliary members for the abrassion. Mrs. Ernest Ortlepp presented greetings from the United Patriotic Auxiliary, Inc and donated a ten dollar gold piece to the encampment fund of the United Spanish War Veterans.

Charles H. Bonestee United Spanish War Veterans Department Stratfield Hillside Fanny Crosby Ernest Ortlepp United Patriotic Auxiliary, Inc Ladies Auxiliary of the

Revaluations Show Little Change in City Sections 11 and 12

Tax Assessor William F Connelly reports only minor changes in land values for Sections 11 and 12, the district bounded by North Avenue Park Avenue Railroad Avenue and Dewey Street. A public meeting in the Common Council chamber will offer owners a chance to confer with the assessor and present opinions on the new values.

North Avenue Park Avenue Railroad Avenue Dewey’ Street William F. Connelly Common Council Connelly

Missouri Road Plan Tied to Loree Nucleus in Rail Unification

Revised Southwest railroad unification plan spearheaded by Leonor F Loree centers on forming a nucleus with Missouri Kansas Texas or a new company rather than Kansas City Southern. Stock market activity fueled by rumors of a two for one exchange of Katy for Cotton Belt shares accompanies tentative draft disclosures. Loree would not discuss specifics beyond general terms.

Southwest Railroad Leonor F. Loree Missouri Kansas Texas Kansas City Southern Interstate Commerce Commission Stock Exchange Katy Cotton Belt Loree

Dulbis Sentenced to Five Days for Contempt of Court

New Haven June 17 Associated Press Joseph Dulbis interpreter was sentenced to five days in jail by Judge Walter M. Pickett in Bridgeport City court for contempt of court. Dulbis charged with accepting 30 to arrange matters for Catt Johnson of Bridgeport who was summoned to answer a charge of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence on appeal from Wallingford borough court.

New Haven Associated Press Joseph Dulbis Bridgeport Walter M. Pickett Criminal Common Pleas Dulbis Catt Johnson Wallingford

Coolidge Trout Catching Tale Doubted by Senators

Washington June 17 President Coolidges reported worm bait trout catching drew swift comment from Sen Borah Idaho and Sen Reed Missouri Borah said he never heard of worm fishing for trout and doubted the claim Reed called any trout biting a worm a Megenerate trout and hoped he used a whole worm.

Washington Associated Press Coolidge Boraly Idaho

Submarines draw crowds with vivid tours and detail

Nearly 10 000 visitors pore over two 1919 Portsmouth built submarines on a public display. Spectators learn about torpedo tubes radio rooms and submerged antenna loops while officers explain operations. The ships carry four torpedoes in peace ten in war and have sailed a world spanning route from New London to San Diego and beyond.

Government Navy Yard Portsmouth New Hampshire Bea Ants Ia Bridgeport New London Pacific Chana Philiplines Philippines San Diego Cal Panama Canal Bard

Initiates Save Work for Charwomen at Roxborough Trust

Philadelphia June 17 A fraternal society initiates cleaned the marble steps at the Roxborough Trust company using toothbrushes to scour the surfaces. The initiates discovered four of five steps were dirty and performed the task themselves.

Philadelphia Associatedt Press Roxborough Trust Company

Local Man Elected President of Connecticut Pharmaceutical Association

Fred Lake of Waterbury was named president at the 51st annual Connecticut Pharmaceutical association meeting in New London. Other officers include First Vice-President Louis Montanero and Second Vice-President J E Jones, with P J Garvin as secretary treasurer. Walter Poule and Fred Bray were chosen for the traveling men’s quorum leadership.

New London Associated Press Fred Lake Waterbury Connecticut Pharmaceutical Association Griswold Hotel Louis Montanero

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