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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1927

Page

2

First Prize For Arion Lyons At Graduation

The marquee awards include Excellence In Latin, a gold leadership medal, and the Somerset Scholarship. George Hall delivers the salutatory with second scholastic honors. Ellenbeth Alison and others receive numerous prizes for math, English, shorthand, and general excellence. The surprise speaker Carroll Reed urges hard work. prizes are funded by Fairchild, Haflen, Marble, and others.

Somerset George Hall Margaret Faith Somerset Milton Tilden Seney Jean Legion Mary J. Memorial ENO United Clerkc Ellenbeth Alison James Fead Esther Brewer Dorie Decker i @ Gall Ruby Hall Lilian Hobera Abraham Kaplowitz Edward Rely, Jr Nicholas Sthaler Wilson Sene Carroll Reed Qeni Javor Havens Fairchild Prive Istert Langham Marie Gertruds Associa Courtland School Frances A. Marble Maury Nwce Frances Nicholas Eugene Rottenthaler Bridgeport Teachers’ Association Miller Frank Miller Miller ii Yale Uni Albert Leonora Coles United Civic Clubs Kiwanis Rotary Lions, Exchange and Civitan American Lejon American Legion Wilson Tilden Seney Walter Clarence Anderson Alfred Ernnest Gall

Radio Chiefs to Visit Bridgeport in Station Inspection

Federal inspectors from the Radio division inspect WICC and other stations in the northeast to assess the June 15 frequency reallocation. Supervisor Downey will report to Washington, with aides Edwards and Brown assisting during the inquiry. The test car accompanies the team, a unique device for this inspection.

Caldwell Bullard New York Boston New England Federal Re @io commission WICC Washington W E Downey W.K. Terrell Radio Division Department of Commerce Downey W. Edwards Detroit J E. Brown

Striking convicts press food and parole demands

Prison mutiny extends over 54 hours as striking convicts demand better meals and allowances for food from friends. They call for parole decisions to follow the law rather than board rulings, while guards, held since Tuesday, report weakness and hunger. Deputy Warden Hudspeth suspects potential coercion behind the pleas and notes no concessions from officials. The mutiny surpassed prior incidents in length.

JL. Heslop R H. Hudspeth Hudspeth Hestop

Fairfield High School Class of 1927 Graduates Seventy-Two

Seventy-two members formed the Fairfield school class of 1927 in a ceremony led by Superintendent William E. Smith. Dignitaries presented diplomas as the program featured the Anvil Chorus, salutatory by Lucy Bradley, and valedictory by Helen Johnson. Awards included D A Ressev prizes for Florence Noy, Helen Johnson, and James Fitzpatrick, plus various class honors.

Fairfield William E. Smith Vincent L. Keating Smith Sid Jet George Empirer Lucy Mila Bradley Girl's Glee Club Winifred Armstrong Smith Bishop von Wettberg Mailkorn Plage Helen Lovez John Rebek Rensselaer Institute of Technology Helen Johnson Winifred Smith Lucy Bradley Josephine Garamella

Salutatory Gratitude At Lleida High School Bonds

Members of the school board and leadership are thanked for unwavering support. The superintendent principal and faculty receive praise for guidance and training, followed by students expressing friendship and anticipation as diplomas are awarded to 72 graduates entering colleges and various programs. The list names Helen Dohey through Sam Wakeman with multiple institutions.

Lleida Vincent L. Keating Helen Dohey Dorothy Drake Susie Fesekas James Fitzpatrick Dorothy Fox New Jersey State College Harry Joseph Gallagher Yale University Josephine Garamelli New Haven Normal School Mary Garamella Misa Smith Willam Kles Rutgers University Josephine Theresa Stanley Stephen Gill Elmore Williams Hall Dean Academy James L. Hanley, Jr Margaret Hays Smith College Nan Howden Eleanor Parkurst Hudson Ruth Elizabeth Jennings Willam Claude Johnson Helen Beatrice Johnson Mary Raderick Danbury Normal School Ethel Ida Kedar Laura Kretscher Violet Lampman Marjorie Lull Javie McGarry Marjorie Meason Helen Meier Alice Moriarty Sylvia Astrid Munthe Margaret Nemenski Normal Caroline Selig Novenski Florence Leutee Noy Normal Echeel Richard Pearson Louis F. Renzulli Carl Sage Anna Schick Andres Sibley Helen l Ruth Smith Radcliffe College Winifred A. Smith Miss Bennett's School Andrew Gervase Sterne Northwestern University Norman Stickney Frances B Strasburger Elmer Timko Rose Ramona Tanning Sylvia Travia Miss Fannie Smith's Cecelia Verull Bishop White von Wettberg Edward Alan Voorhees Dorothy Anna Wakeman Pratt Institute Henry Osborne Wakeman Robert&. Wakeman Roger Mead Wakeman Antioch College Sam Wakeman Ormond Wells

Three Jailed For Hold Up Of Bank

Police nabbed Meyer DeMarco and Florian after a bank robbery. Meyer admitted having about 875 but claimed 700 was hidden. Officers search for the hidden money while suspects say Florian waited outside to mislead pursuit. Cashier Mrs Olson and Theodore Weiss identified DeMarco and Meyer.

Meyer Florian DeMarco Olson Theodore Weiss

Henry L. Irwin Ordained Priest in Weston Mass

In Weston on June 24, the Rev. Father Henry Irwin of Bridgeport was ordained to the Roman Catholic priesthood at the Chapel of the Holy Spirit. Officiating were Rev. John J. Collins and Rev. J. D. D. In attendance were Irwin’s brother F. C. Irwin and several relatives, with Father H. McClean of St Augustine’s Bridgeport present as celebrant.

Weston Mass Father Henry Irwin Bridgeport Chapel of the Holy Spirit John J. Collins Father Irwin F. C. Irwin Father H. McClean St. Augustine's Church Piscip Atenadance

Doctors defend eclectic college in licensing case

Testimony details Dr Slabotsky and others as defense argues eclectic medical schools in Kansas City and St Louis provided training and diplomas. Officials discuss hospital ties and the legitimacy of diplomas while witnesses recount multiple enrollments and credentialing in 1910s to 1920s amid a Connecticut board case.

Carpenter Virginia Kansas City Arkansas Examining Board Slabotsky Philip Pond New Haver Express Eclectic University Kansas City College Special Medical Examining Board Kaiser Siabotsky Nicholson Roy A. Long Kansas City University of Physicians and Surgeons McCubbin Waite Cleveland Western Reserve University Missouri Medical Institutions Kansas City University Pond Samuel Siabotaky New Haven Bridgeport Kansas City College of Medicine and Surgery Kansas Cit University of Physicians and Surgeons McKenzie University of Physicians and Surgeons Roneh Adlcox Adcox Kansas Cityiversity Natunal Eclectic Association Osborn State Commissioner Lcenses St. Louis Date R. Alexander Alexander Connecticut David E. Asyonson Waterbury Connecticut Board Attorney Carpenter Aaronson St. Louis College of Physicians and Surgeons Dean Briggs Kansas Clt; College Abbie J Goodwin Hartford Kanes City College Atate Eclectic Arkansas Westport Kansas City Dental College

Theatre Sold Tickets, Filled Flasks as Well

New York readers learn that Lafayette theatre manager Bryant Burtt ran a dual operation selling show tickets and serving alcohol. A detective testified Burtt bought a ticket then a pint of whiskey hidden in the line. Burtt was held in a $1,000 bail.

New York Associated Preas Bryant Burtt Lafayette Theatre Twenty-second Street Seventh Avenua United States Burtt

Injured Persons Seek City Damages in Eight Claims

Eight petitioners sought reimbursement for injuries and damages from the city. Claims include John Lahosky for a December 9 fall on Pine Street injuring his arm, Mrs. Panny Klein for a March 10 fall on Wilmot near Connecticut, and Anna Saffo for Pembroke Street injuries. Others asked for damages over incidents involving a dog, a broken ankle, a head cut, and a February 16 fall on Congress Street Bridge. Alderman Fred W. Harrison represented Bertha Wilson for expenses stemming from her four year old daughter’s broken arm on Colorado Avenue.

Claims Committee John Lahosky Wordin Avenue Pine Street Panny Klein East Main Street Wilmot Avenue Connecticut Avenue Anna Saffo Pembroke Street Pembroke Dennis Coughlin Alfred Street Steve Beares Vivian Banyaz Main Street Michael Capozzi Ihe Sterling Street State Trade School Howard E. Booth Arctic Street Congress Street Fred W. Harrison Bertha I. Wilson Colorado Avenue

Byrd Faces Weather Delays in Planned Air Flight

Admiral Byrd reports bad weather delaying takeoff as crews inspect a fuselage tow and prepare for an early morning departure. He notes lower heating air improves engine performance and plans a four am launch if conditions stay favorable. A second storm eyeing the path may alter the route.

Atlantic Byrd Great Lakes

Boy near fence suffers heel fracture jumping fence

A fourteen year old, Earl Wright of 3715 Main Street, fell from a bicycle and fractured his arm, then a thirteen year old, John Lengdon of 586 Norman Street, sought care after twelve hours of heel pain. Dr. Mark Gildea diagnosed a small bone fracture from the fence jump.

Earl Wright Main Street BR. M. Morse John Lengdon Norman Street Mark Gildea

Theft Reported Of Golf Gear At Meeting

John Olsen of Malm Street South Manchester and Robert Quigley of Fredericks Street Hartford reported thefts of golf balls and clubs to police during a State Masters Painters and Salesmen Association meeting at Chemps Farm. Olsen lost clubs valued at 450 dollars from his automobile and Quigley reported golfing equipment stolen valued at all.

John Olsen Malm Street Manchester Robert Quigley Fredericks Street Hartford Master Painters’ and Chemps' Farm Olsen Quigley

City Plan Members To Meet Swan Again

City Plan Commission will confer again with Herbert S. Swan traffic and zoning expert next Tuesday. Swan is engaged in making a traffic survey of the city amid ongoing planning discussions.

City Plan Swan City Plan Commission Herbert S. Swan

Wives Annulment Case Details Meyers Marriage Plot

Milas Brennan testified that she and Gus Meyers secretly wed in a recording ceremony at Attorney Goldberg s home with a second couple as witnesses. Brennan said Meyers forced consent after an hour of pleading and planned a priest ceremony to be binding.

Miss Brennan Meyers Goldberg Milas Brennan Notary Attormmey Goldberg Rabinowitz Isidore Yochelman Eclectic Mabel Derry Attorney Goldberg

Witnesses Describe Brennan Meyer Wedding Night Fainting

Irving Goldstein testified that he learned of the license and marriage plan only after Meyers informed him. He testified the bridal party arrived around 9:30 PM and waited about 30 minutes while Miss Brennan showed a worn expression during the ceremony.

Brennan Meyer Abe Irving Goldstein Meyers Mies Brennan Goldberg Marsiage Misa Isrennan

Boy Hurt by Bean Blower Incident

Alfred Munste eight at 205 Central Avenue was frightened while aiming a bean blower at a woman who shouted. The blower edge pierced the mouth root and traveled down the throat. He was taken to Emergency hospital then moved to St Vincent's hospital by Dr Roger Moras after examination.

Alfred Musnte Central Avenue Roger Moras St. Vincent's Hospital

Boy Seven Injured Bathing At Beasids Park

A seven year old boy, Vincent Weston, cut his foot on a broken bottle while bathing at Beasids Park. He was treated by Dr. Roger Morne after an Emergency hospital ambulance was summoned for medical care.

Beasids Park Roger Morne Vincent Weston

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