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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1927

Page

2

Yale Drive Reaches 17 200 000 Mark

Yale funds show substantial growth as donations from reunion classes and endowment gifts push total to 17.2 million. Officers named for Alumni Fund include Reeve Schley as chairman and John L. Downey as vice president with George Thompson treasurer and several directors.

Os Reunion Este Edward Bronson Mprea- Mead William M. Barnum Charles WW. Frost Clarence E. Barton Ale Law Menations Clase oOth Re Will Barnum Alumni Fund Association Reeve Schley John L. Downey George E. Thompson George Permiey Day H. J. Hisher Thatcher M. Brown William BR Griswold Gilbert Kinney S. Wetson Clayton Buie Yale Endowment Fund Angell Yale Otto T Bannard Sta Auwell Fundy Culumn

Radio Inspectors Test Broadcasting Station Findings

Three radio inspectors report heard WPG Atlantic City WAAM Newark and WIZ in Bridgeport with no interference. They plan to leave for Washington to file findings with the commission after testing a mobile unit. The group was sent to investigate complaints that the station violated its assigned frequency.

WPG Atlantic City WAAM Newark WIZ Bridgeport Washington

Redigan Funeral to Be Held Today

The funeral of Bernard F Redigan of 851 Tranistan Avenue will be held today starting at 9 o clock from his home and at 9 30 from the Church of the Sacred Heart for a solemn mass of requiem. Burial will follow at St Michiels cemetery.

Bernard F Redigan Tranistan Avenue Church of the Sacred Heart St. Michiels Cemetery

Mysterious Flare Sightings Reported in Quebec North Woods

June 26 Montreal. Price Brothers rangers saw a bright red flare near the White River discharge northwest of Chicoutimi at 10 30 p m. The government will not dispatch search planes for Nungesser and Coli until the situation clarifies, per Premier Taschereau and Minister Mercier after a cabinet meeting.

Montreal Que Quebec North Price Brothers Forest Rangers White River Price Brothers Chicoutimi Nungesser Coli Quebec Tasshereau Honore Mercier Lands and Forests

Duchess Yacht Rescued by Navy Submarine Chaser

The 50-foot gasoline yacht Duchess bound from New York to New Haven for Yale class day exercises was towed into Bridgeport harbor after engine trouble and distress signals. Navy submarine chaser No. 163, under Lt. Leroy H. Davidson, sighted the yacht two miles off Black Rock lighthouse and towed it to port for safety. The Duchess, owned by J. R. Schalk, carried ten friends and was en route when the mechanical failure occurred.

New York New Haven Bridgeport Leroy H. Davidson Black Rock J. R Schalk East 92Nd Street New York City Charles Leonard Naval Reserves

Coolidge Fishing Methods Upheld Chicago Ward

Edward Taylor of Chicago urged President Coolidge to stop using worms for trout fishing, claiming it violates good sportsmanship. The Izaak Walton League's North Shore Chicago chapter replied that Taylor does not speak for the league and noted some members approve worm use. Coolidge reportedly abandoned worms on a previous trip, using barbless hooks and the Izaak Walton method to catch six fish on Squaw Creek.

Chicago Edward Taylor Traak Walton Lague Coolidge Ioat Izaak Walton League North Shore Izaak Veliton League Taylor Nwalton League Rapid City S&s. D Squaw Creek Izaak Walton

Fifth Arrest Made in Joy Ride Cleanup

A fifth arrest was made by local police in a case involving a youth linked to crime spree mounting joy rides by abandoning cars in the city over the past two months. The arrested youth is Matthew Ballare, sixteen, of 110 Deacon Street, a mother of Antonio Bailaro, nineteen, one of four arrested Tuesday in Stratford. The earlier suspects Chester Carnell, twenty, 73 Williston Street. Feitzin, twenty, 210 Beardsley Street. and Joseph Dzisinski, twenty, 376 Surf Avenue, had their cases continued to aid police investigations.

Ngh Matthew Ballare Deacon Street Antonio Bailaro Stratford City Cour Chester Carnell Feitzin Beardsley Street Joseph Dzisinski Surf Avenue

Eclectic Medical University diploma schemes exposed

Testimony in Connecticut court shows Dr Adcox and others selling high school certificates for 10 dollars to obtain medical licenses. Witnesses describe years of diploma selling from 1914 to 1923, involving Dr Alexander, Dr White, and the Eclectic University network, with accusations of corruption across Missouri and Connecticut boards.

Aransas Connecticut Goodwin Samuel McCubbin Los Angeles Eclectic Medici) University Alexander Kansas City College Samuel Bslabotsky New Haven Slabotsky Eclectic University Mau Florida Eclectic Examining Board Eclectic Medical University Dawson Land Mast Dawson Simpson Superior Court George W. Wheeler Toy Allyn Brown von Sassennofer Oklahoma Adeny William +. Sachs Sachs James W. Carpenter State Board of Health Sadie Department of Education Adcox Atty. Carpenter Ian Jan Coombs Oroge Gramination Broder App Counsel Adcox 5 Etey Washingon Virginia St. Louis State Department of Education Brunnidge Leek Dr White Carpenter James W. Cottner James Bush Cottner Connecticut Eclectic Board Missouri Fet White Kansas City College of Medicine and Surgery Marsh Ralph L. White Eclectic Examining Board James Carpenter Ralph Lewis White Robert Adcox Samuel Posner Brooklyn N. C Tennessee Stace Board Esaponse St. Saxts College Connecticut Board O Burstan Max Feldman Bill Adcoy William Feldman W. T. Berder St. Louis County St. Charlies County

Turnpike Victim Identified as Orange Farm Hand

New Haven June 22 Identified by Milford morgue John Kukel 2 farmer employed by F J Woodruff and son Orange. Identification made by John Nowiski Milford with whom the victim boarded. Kukel struck by automobile operated by Frank Pecorato Milford. Pecorato arrested released under bonds of 9500 charged with reckless driving.

New Haven Associated Press Milford New Haven Hospital John Kukel F. 3 Woodruff and Sone Orange John Nowiski Kukel Frank Pecorato Heshen

Meetings Tonight in Bridgeport Fraternal and Benevolent Lodges

A jumble of meeting notices for numerous organizations in Bridgeport specifies dates and venues including Broadway addresses and lodge numbers. Entries list Masons, Odd Fellows, Elks, Knights of Columbus, and other groups across streets like 1087 Broad Street 1025 Main Street and 4025 Washington Avenue with varied circulating circles and encampments.

Farven Lodge Stratford Avenue Bridgeport Jorge State Street Progressiva Circle Brace Street Catholic Order of Foresters of America Catalpa Circle Circolo Roma Club Noble Avenue Columbo Society Walter Street Court Romer Washington Avenue Eliis Howe, Jr Women's Teller Corps Broad Street Main Street Murusterberg Lodge Centon Pers City Canon Street Pervbroke Temple Lodge A. F A. M Brond Street Blenda Lodge Cannon Street Morrbos Ty Lodge Naa Street Cannan

Harding High School Awards Honor Students and Prizes

Bridgeport Warren Harding High School distributed major prizes to students including the American Legion Gold Medal to Lloyd Meyer and a 50 scholarship to Paul Durmati. Teachers Association awards went to Mary Keating, Raymond Dulye, Anna Koskitha, and others. Seventeen seniors graduated cum laude, with a strong showing by both girls and boys. The National Council of Jewish Women funded a scholarship for Florence Sherman to Columbia University. The school orchestra and band performed during the program.

Connecticut Agricultural College Jacob Fisher Hves Adams Street American Legion Lloyd Meyer Wiligm Meyer Ann Street Louise Comer Francis Merfillot Mary Keating Paul Duzmati Frencis King Florence Sherman Havens Ralph W. Hedges Bridgeport Kiwanis Club Rotary Club Lions Club Carherate United Civic Clubs Hedgen Henry W. Congdon Tha W. Parker Seeley Bridgeport Teachers Association Elizabeth Dease Father’s Club Sherman Mr. Havens Elmer H. Havens Board of Education Conn National Council of Jewish Women Florrence Sherman Columbia University Helen FR. Shapiro Albert J. Andrulis Donald William Bottom Elizabeth Frances Dease Helen Dorothy Gaydos Hebert Hunerkopt Francis James King Theres Emma Kovac Francis Joseph Merillat Anna Wasco Elizabeth Anne Bankuich P. Wayne Comer Raymond Joh Dulye Jeanette Marie Gibson Mary Margaret Keating Anne Marie Koskuba Ron. Marie Massey Loratta Murphy Hedges Carroll R. Reed Warren Harding High School College Preparatory Albert J. Andzulis Stephen Joseph Bujnovsky Julias Herman Chernoff Lewis Davis Christie F. Wayne Comer James Joseph Creagh Alexander P. Deckman Wilbur Francis Dial Raymond John Dalyr Faul Peter Duarmell Samuel Fleischer Abraham Freeman Isidor Eltin Friedman Albert Golden Morris Goodruff David Alden Hatfield William Hays Jerry A. Holmes Robert Thenerkopt William Fowler Hutton Louis Irva Francis James King Frenk William Keneeny Kenneth K. LaZette Sarkis A. Mangararien Daniel If Massey Murtha David John Me Cenn Janes Rowland McKeever Franccis Joseph MeriNat Lloyd Henry Meyer William John Morris Peter Irvin Pallo Paul Petrucelli Henry A. Remington, Jr John J. Rieh Alfred Louis Ridgard Raymond Conrad Seelgen Louis Sobel Malvin Wagner John Walsh Edith D Abvercrombie Grace Noble Abercrombie Margaret Mary Anderson Marion Suetle Batley Elizabeth Anne Bandurich Marion Begg Sarah Freda Chernoff Louise Marion Comer Dorothy Coss Carrie Deckman Ida Ke

Tax Cut Plans Prompt Sessions and Farm Relief Talk

President Coolidge and Mrs Coolidge visit Rapid City with McKelvie party as Republicans weigh tax cut first and farm relief legislation. President may attend a Newell farmers picnic while planning trips to Deadwood and Ardmore South Dakota with invitations and a Philippine governor general visiting tomorrow.

Congress Coolidge Mountain Rapid City McKelvie Nebraska Game Lodge Newell Here Deadwood Ardmore S. D Leonard Wood Philippines White House

Bo Rooney Taken To Hospital In Sudden Illness

William Bo Rooney, forty, of 693 Water Street, a well known city figure, was taken to St Vincent's Hospital yesterday afternoon after an ambulance call for a presumed mortal illness. Doctor M A Gilden diagnosed general debility as the condition. The turnaround surprised both driver and surgeon.

William “Bo Rooney Water Street St. Vincent's Hospital M. A. Gilden

Trolley Union Fails to Settle Pay Demands

New Haven June 22 The state executive board of the trolleymen's union met with Connecticut company representatives led by John H. Kunderford but failed to reach any wage settlement. The board’s report to President Punderford was believed unfavorable. A follow up meeting with state union president John O Sullivan was scheduled for tomorrow.

New Haven Associated Press Trolleymen‘s Union Connecticut John HK Punderford Frederick A. Walter John O'Sullivan State Union

Woman Injured After Walking Into Glass Window at Auto Showroom

Mrs. Carmela Emmachie was injured when she walked into a plate glass window at the Hayden Automobile showroom, 553 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport. She suffered severe lacerations to the scalp and face and was taken to Bridgeport hospital after the 10 PM incident as her husband entered the showroom.

Carmela Emmachie Bridgeport Rymms Hayden Automobile Company Fairfield Avenue Emmachie

Boyn Glyn Injured In Fall At Home

Lawrence Glynn ten, of 69 James street, was removed to St Vincent's hospital at noon yesterday with a fractured leg suffered while praying at his home. Emergency ambulance transfer by Dr Mark Gildea reported. Damascus Syria is described as the oldest continually inhabited city with about 250000 residents and noted for its many features.

Lawrence Glynn James Street St. Vincent's Hospital Mark Gildea

Two Read Team Players Hurt After Seaside Park Collision

Two D. M. Read players in the Mercantile league suffered injuries at Seaside Park after colliding chasing a foul ball in the sixth inning. John Costigan fractured tibia and fibula in left leg and James Clark received minor injuries before being discharged after treatment. The Read team, tied with Public Market, had the game halted as they were transported to Bridgeport hospital.

D. M. Read Bridgeport Hospital Leftield Seaside Park John Costigan Mercer Street James Clark James Street Read Clark Bridgeport Costigan

Slot Machines Seized From Two Water Street Rooms

Police seized four slot machines from two pool rooms on Water street and arrested the proprietors Frank McDonald of 715 Water street and John Rains of 705 Water street. Sergeant Timothy Shea and Patrolman John Ratzenberger made the arrests on gambling machine charges.

Water Street Frank McDonald John 4. Rains Timothy Shea John Ratzenberger

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