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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1927

Page

16

Channel Conqueror Fails to Swim Lake

Georges Michel famed English channel swimmer failed an attempt to swim Lake Leman from Lausanne to Geneva. after 12 tows he abandoned the 32 mile run half way across the lake citing exhaustion and conditions. He had planned to continue to the United States and Canada in future ventures.

Geneva Switzerland Ress Georges Michel English Channel United States Canada Lake Leman Lausanne Hall Wi

Film Stars Hurt Quit Atlantic City Parade Failures

A Hollywood contingent including Ben Turpin and Dorothy Phillips staged two parades and a midnight ball in Atlantic City to aid charity. Ticket sales were slow, barely $700 of a planned $15 000 nightly event, with only $228 collected from the two nights. Leaders decided to discontinue the parades after Friday’s poor reception while officials debated the parade impact.

Isau Fnday Charles Hallywood Inchuding Ben ‘Turpin Walth Hier Maile Dorothy Phillips Bellv Francisco John Bowers Jack Hoxie Shannon Marguerite de la Motte Atlantic City Ove Doll Harry Bacharach Anthony M . Rusu Ruffy Shriners

Collinsville Youth Killed in Crash

A Collinsville youth, Carlson, was killed when his roadster skidded after being blinded by headlights from another vehicle near a railroad underpass. The car rolled, trapping him, as authorities await coroner and medical examiner investigations before funeral arrangements. He leaves a brother in New York City.

Lais Carlson John Dunne New York City Spescia Nathan Fuller Farmington Chauncey Gilber Tam J Gilbert Calhoun Edward P Dunne Carlsons George F Hale Calhoun

Yale Senior Prom Patronesses Named for Event

Miss A B Jennings of Fairfield named Yale senior promenade patroness as Yale Glee and Bio clubs prepare a final concert at Woolacy hall. Numerous society ladies and Mrs James H Babb and Mrs Wendell Beiger are listed among patronesses for the Yale social season closing event.

Annie B Jennings Fairfield Yale New Haven Woolacy Hall Yale Soc Rowland Angell James Babb Chule Beech Anne Bennett Mia Fodet Downe Harold Engley J Levering Evans Tarnum J Archer Gee Mass Anna Goodrich Graves Greenwhy Arthur Twing Hadley John M Hall George Serracur Hastings Uredeuck Schee Paul Lambert Keysing Lewis Robet Lewin Edwin Tinkwood Russell Fo Lomas David Ivyman Devn Edwin Fo

69 Graduates of St Augustine’s Receive Diplomas

Parish school graduates received grammar school diplomas last night in a ceremony led by Rev Peter H McClean. Rev William Downey spoke on religion and education, with Rev Joseph A Ganley directing the program. Ranking scholars won prizes, and a long list of graduates followed, highlighting many names and awards.

Staty-uine St Augustines Gladt~atien Peter H McClean Reeto William Downey Ife Joseph A Ganley J McCarthy John Joseph Curry Helene Feighar Christian Foctrine Mary Rita Healey Mary Long William E Allen Evelyn M Daly Francis P Juliano Roderick J Ludwig Albert J Rivers Mic Margaet Gannon Phelan Madeline F Brennan James J Hennesy

U S and Canada Face Joint Waterway Construction Plan

A U S proposed canal with Canada would cost between 6.123 and 148 million dollars for navigation. The project aims to boost New England, cut Western freight costs, and create a cross border trade route with a 8 to 12 million ton annual export capacity and 3 to 4.9 million ton imports.

Lane Ontario Montreal New England

Danersk Eliminates Bayridge in Cup Play

Danersk, the Stemford soccer club, defeated Bayridge of Brooklyn in the La Sabana Cup semifinal securing a place in the final. The final opponent will be decided next Sunday as Danersk extends its winning run in the competition.

Danersk Bayridge Stemford Brooklyn

Lodge of Women Assemble Here for Ceremonies

Four hundred women from New York New Jersey and Connecticut attended ceremonies at the Stratfield hotel under Lucetta Warner circle No 472. New York state delegates arrived by bus while others came by train and car. Mrs Annie E Poth presided as supreme secretary. A 100 candidate class was initiated, Stratford lodge initiated a large class, Martha Washington circle brought 200 guests, and a 40th anniversary program was observed. National officers spoke as a banquet and professional entertainment followed.

Cid Companions of Foresters New New Jersey Connecticut Stratfield Hotel Luceta Warner Eircle New York State Annie E Poth New York City Lucetta Warner Circle Stratford Lodge Martha Washington Circle New Yok City Amelia New Yeur Lodge Auntie Maroney Meriden Catherine Hawman Bridgeport 3B Gray Paterson Fred Lopez Warren Drobes Mies Rose Rothenberg New York County

Church School Promotion Pageant At United Church

The United church held a promotion day with a church school led program. Players portrayed Truth and Yesterday characters among homemakers and workers in a play titled Tomorrow. Cast included Cornelia Fitzgibbons Esther Arnold Georgianna Brewer John Hughes Anna Hart and many others.

The United Church Carolyn Hincks Mansfield Sprague Elton Chamber-Plain Ruth Marvin Jprayer Julie Choll Jesus My Shepherd Church School Mar-quet Slattery Cornelia Fitzgibbons Truth Ela Lawson Esther Arnold Geogianna Brewer John Hughes Anna Hart Henry Seiler French Mott Charlotte Hawley Irene Randall Pasant Keipplan Edward Hincks Margaret Williamson Henry Clark Dorothy Cowles Ellies Ella Toleson Morris Canning Vivian Deolan Charles Sprague Vincent Fedelt Carol Davis Alfens W

Nurses Association of Connecticut Plans Quarterly June Meeting

A resolution to base only thaice in stead of for meetings a year will be one of the principal items of business at the Connecticut Nurses Association quarterly meeting. Morning sessions at William Backus Hospital and Wauregan Hotel will host sermons and speakers on education private duty and public health.

Faidvate Nurses Association of Connectic Nowich William Backus Hospital Washington Avenue Tuncheon Wauregan Ancorhers

Two Arrests After Street Fight on Barnum Avenue

Police arrested two men after a street fight on Barnum Avenue and Hallett Avenues. George Tenney Frank Vikel of 52 Shelton Street faced assault charges and was released on a $100 bond. Angelo Deharo, 51, of 52 Shelton Street, charged with breach of the peace and released on a $20 bond.

Barnum Avenue Hallett Aueps Parolman George Tenney Frank Vikel Shelton Street Angelo Deharo

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