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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1927

Page

2

Cornerstone laid at St Josephs parochial school service

June 28 at St Josephs parish where Bishop Nilan will preach and Rev Mm Anderson of feed will lead a sermon. About 100 voices will sing. Also noted are obituaries and community members visiting Huntington, Derby, and Greenwich with church services and local events.

Huntington Bt. Joseph’s Parochial School Reid Sundsy Nilan Mm Anderson Feed Zabawski White Hills Moatrand Brooklyn Frederick Nostrand White

Control of Islands Urged in Vil Action

American delegates urge control of offshore islands during a partisan session. President Coolidge weighs public disclosure, while Cabinet members and Hoover plan visits to Washington, with plans for talks on Mississippi road issues and a Bell rodeo trip in early July.

Tinin Cool Mgva Coofices Coolidge Ting Ming Uct Ngton Mall Black Hills Hoover Washington Cali- Him Mississippi Jilao Cooliie Hin South Dacotans Belle

Log of Pacific Flight Made by Army Aviators

Army aviators Maitland and Hegenberger depart Oakland for Honolulu in a Fokker monoplane after final instructions from Major General Mason Patrick. Ernest L. Smith and Charles Carter fly civilian airplane to Honolulu, return with damaged reflector, receive new part, then a Navy ship tracks a plane 750 miles off the California coast at 200 feet.

Associated Press Tam Lester J. Maitland Albert Hegenberger Mason Patrick Air Corps Maitland Hegenberger Honolulu Oakland Municipal Golden Gate San Francisco Ernest L. Smith Charles Carter Honohuy Amy Smith Celifornia Getor Carter Armyne Sonom California Boston Louise Hegenberger Pacific Albert Castle Island Boston Harbor Helen Lindberg Castle Rock Lieutenant Hegenberger Albert Cain Robert Francis John E Lindbng Nantucket Key Massachusetts Institute of Technology Heedberger

Vanderbilt Heiress Marries American Investor Davis

Reports say Miss Vand erbilt wed Henry Davis in a quiet civil ceremony after gossip and high society rumors. The marriage unites the Vanderbilt family with the American Armstead lineage, with witnesses including Colonel Armstead and other relatives, as city records note.

Farewell Banquet Tonight for Miss Victoria Piccirilla

Two hundred guests attend a farewell banquet at the Seven Gables Inn in Milford for Miss Victoria Piccirilla daughter of Mr and Mrs Orfeo Piccirino of West Morrison Street. She sails to Rome on Wednesday July 6 to enter the St Cecilia Academy for a four year music course and will debut in Italy before returning to the United States in winter 1931 32. Prominent Italian educator Pesquale Altieri will speak.

Victoria Piccirilla Seven Gables Inn Milford Piccirilla Orfeo FE Piccirinn West Moison Street Rome Italy Piccirhlo St Cecilia Academy United States Hanager Emilia Fastello

Army plane seen far out on Pacific flight start

Army airmen prepared a long range Fokker craft at Barking Sands Kauai for a Pacific crossing. The Crustaireype plane carries a 220 hp engine and three 200 hp motors, weighing about 12 600 pounds loaded and able to cover roughly 3 000 miles on 1040 gallons of fuel. Provisions included hot quid cocoa soup hardtack and distilled water. Liferaft in the rear fuselage can be inflated for survival if forced down. Family onlookers watched the takeoff amid hopes and cautions, with high officials offering encouragement and weather conditions deemed ideal for the attempt.

Raske Barking Sands Mana Kaual Fokker Maitland Jo W. Maitland Burlingame Cal Army Hegenberger Bradley Jones Wrightfield Dayton Ohio Jones Sostan Lieut Hepenberger Smith Lieut Maitland Scnoluba

Giant dirigible to carry planes design reveal

Karl Amstei, chief engineer of the old Zeppelin firm, helped draw designs for a lighter than air craft. The project, not for sale except by order, may cost 3.8 to 4.6 million dollars. Navy board approved Geodyear’s plan and Secretary Wilbur accepted it. Second best was W. Watters Pagan of Baltimore, third was Dr Johannes Schwengier of Stetiitz Germany, with 37 designs submitted in all.

Karl Amstei Zeppelin Company Germany Geodyear Navy Wilbur W. Watters Pagan Baltimore Johannes Schwengier Stetiitz

Turnpike Victim Identified as Circus Employee

The body of a fatally injured man on the Milford turnpike in Orange was identified as George Field of Florida, a Ringling Brothers circus employee seen in New Haven last week. Identification was by Stanley Hamilton and David Woodbury, both Negroes, with Field reportedly wearing circus-style clothing.

Milford Turnpike Orange George Field Florida Ringing Brothers Circus New Haven Stanley Hamilton David Woodbury Hamilton Bridgeport Field Clrcus Employes Woodbury

Police seize alcohol at Revolver Point in New Haven raid

Fifty gallons of alleged grain alcohol in 30 steel drums were seized by New Haven police in a raid on a range at the end of Adel ine street. Four men and several hotel workers were arrested on liquor charges. two lowlrd rifles and a loaded revolver were also seized during the operation.

New Haven Associated Press H Gulange Adeline Street

Postponed Flight Flight ARSA Indefinitely Delayed

ARSA postponed a flight after an Armius pilot reportedly exited the aircraft and returned following a ring plane incident tied to a sound shield failure. Backers later stated the flight was indefinitely postponed.

Armius Tiawan

Campaign to raise Danbury hospital funds gains source

In Danbury the old Army Pilot’s Wife fund may bolster the drive to save $260,000 for a nurses’ home and hospital addition as a $1,070 transfer from a post office site effort is pledged. Campaign chair William Mallory will convene July 5 to authorize directing the money to the hospital, boosting contributions to $281,000 and signaling the campaign’s near finish before Saturday.

Danbury Danbury Hospital William Mallory Mallory Chamber of Commerce Danburians City Hall

Kohlman Chosen Sachem by Red Men in Semiannual Meeting

Joseph H Kohlman was elected Sachem at the Konckapotawauh tribe of Red Men semiannual meeting held last night at the Red Men's hall on Madironique. Officers named include Senior Sagamore James J Grant Junior Sagamore Jacob Dick Prophet Louis M Machhback and Trustee Wallace E Boice. Installation to be conducted next meeting Tuesday at the Red Men's hall by District Deputy Great Sachem George H Woodsworth of Stamford.

Joseph H Kohlmen Red Men's Hall Madironique Sagamore James J. Grant Junitar Sappamore Jacob Dick Prophet Louis M Machhback Wallace E Boice Sted Men's

Cabaret Owner Sues Aimee Semple McPherson

Bert Kelly, owner of Bert Kellys Stables on Chicago's North Side, filed a $100,000 damage suit against evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson. The claim cites an article McPherson authored in a Chicago newspaper that allegedly harmed the cabaret business.

Chicago Associated Press Aimee Semple McPherson Bert Kelly Bert Kellys Stables North Side Bae Evangelint Caparet Vick Kelly Gutowieys Oad

New Haven Pastor’s Successor Chosen

The Rev H Robert West, longtime rector of Grace Church in Salem Massachusetts, received a unanimous call to head St Pauls Church in New Haven. He will succeed Rev Elmore M McKee who resigned to lead the Church of Chalet at Yale University. West cannot assume until February 1928.

New Haven Sociated Press H Robert West Grace Church Salem Maes Fretor St Pauls Church Elmore M | McKee Church of Chalet Yae University Mr Weir

British and American Talks Struggle Over Cruiser Classes

British and American delegates clashed over limits on capital ships as London proposed splitting cruisers into two classes of 10000 ton eight inch guns and 7600 ton six inch guns. Washington and Tokyo asked for time to study impact while a second Washington conference agenda was floated. The talks, described as long and candid, continued after a three hour session with cautious optimism.

W. Co.Bridgeman Admiralty London Lepire Allie Washington Errth Great Britain

Local Club and Society Notices Inform Readers

The Eighth District Republican men host a card party at Capital and Hudson clubs rooms. St Paul s German-Lutheran Church holds a coffee gathering at 2 30 Thursday with named hostesses. Veterans of Foreign Wars plan a pinochle game at 53 Cannon Street led by William Eichiiggy. Adrian stake lodge OSB meets Friday July 1 at 125 Main Street with officers installed. Mary Lillian chapter DA R invited to United Church patriotic program Sunday at 10 o'clock. assemble Pilgrim Hall at 9 40. Stratford Mary Silliman chapter LWA hosts Stratford Bridgeport July 8 at Historical Society. Reginald DeLacour and Luelle Godfrey lead Stratford plans with relic exhibit and outdoor program changes.

St Paul's Haniel Street Edward Unsdorfer Maudinat C. Rist Berman Heyrodt Luella Klein Adrian Stae Lodge OSB Main Street George Peter Lews Speinkant Susan Wildman Luther Fliggins Harriet Frachon Esther Mahoney Grace Blake George McCaul Mary Peters Supreme Lodge Minnica A Higgins Nellie McCaul Mary Lillian D A. R. Ha United Church Pilgrim Hall Stratford Mary Silliman LW A i Bridgeport Reginald DeLacour Luelle Godfrey Historical Society

Anaconda Purchases Detroit Rolling Mills

Detroit May 28 June 28 report that Anaconda Copper Mining company agreed to acquire Detroit Copper and Brass Rolling Mills from Detroit. The deal, announced by VP Robert E Dwyer after a stockholders meeting, totals over 12 900 000. The plant will be operated by Amtinas Brass company a subsidiary of Anaconda and is among the largest rolling mills in the United States covering 2 acres and consuming 230 000 pounds of copper annually.

Detroit Mid Detroit Copper and Brass Rolling Mills Anagorda Copper Mining Company Robert E Dwyer Anaconda Company Amtinas Brass Company Asinconda Uited

Captain Penalized for Grounding of Colorado

Captain Franklin D Kerns who commanded the battleship Colorado when she ran aground in New York harbor on April 30 was found guilty of negligence by a navy court martial and fined 98 numbers in the promotion list. Lieutenant Commander D J Friederl, navigator of the ship, was also found guilty and reduced 25 numbers with Secretary Wilbur approving the findings.

Washington Associated Press Franklin D Kerns Colorado Diamond Heel New York Harbor Navy D. J. Friederl Wilbur

Senator Bingham discusses China on trip and policy

Senator Bingham argues for quieting unrest in China through language officers in Hankow and Nanking and keeping gunboat patrols at Yangtze ports. He plans to report to President Coolidge, visit Hong Kong Manila and Canton, then return via Honolulu to inspect fortifications.

Peking Hankow Nanking United States America Coolidge Bingham Hong Kong Manila Canton Honolulu Senate

Byrd Plans Paris Hop Off At Dawn

A fragmentary report notes Byrd intends a dawn departure for Paris in a trans ocean flight. The text contrasts his plan with attempting a broader transatlantic route and mentions challenges of navigation and landing targets.

Byrd

Ducky Pond Marries Anna Cadoret in Torrington

Raymond W Pond, Yale famed athlete and former baseball captain, wed Miss Anna L Cadoret at St Francis church in Torrington. Friends attended as Pond, later Hotchkiss athletic instructor, built a legacy alongside Malcolm Aldrich in football and other sports.

Torrington Raymond W Pond Yale Ducker” Pond St. Francis’ Church Anna L Cadoret Hotchkiss School Lakeville Malcolm Aldrich Aldrich

Sewer Contracts 70 Bid Awards Today By City Officials

After sewer bids opened last night Hubbell and Jaynes and Louis Jacques Construction were named low bidders on major projects. An outfall on Bostwick avenue 454 feet of 60 inch pipe carried by 691,948 while Merritt Chapman and Scott bid about 696,000. Jacques 24 inch siphon 200 feet priced about 923,668 versus 847,600 by Merritt Chapman and Scott. Clark Construction likely low on three other contracts with bids on Pierce avenue Capitol avenue and Lindley street packages.

Hubbell and Jaynes Clark Sewer Construction Company Louis Jacques Construction Company Common Council Alderiman Robert T. Cherry Hubbell and Jaynes Company Bostwick Avenue Hubbell and Jaynen Merritt, Chapman and Scott New York Burr Creek Brewster Street Hestwick Avenue Clark Construction Company Pierce Avenue Capitol Avenue Clark Company Leverty and Hurley Plarce Manufacturing Company Lindley Street Higgins Avenue Alex Street Jewett Avenue Montgomery Street

Two men freed to support families

Two men jailed for liquor law violations were released after Judge Ralph Rees reopened their cases in City Court. Frank Hebermeht of Main Street had 30 days and 8200 costs. he served 33 days and was granted a suspension of the remaining sentence. John Balik of South Avenue, whose wife and two babies were destitute, faced 200 and costs and 10 days in jail. he was freed after suspension.

Fairflota Ralph Rees Frank Hebermeht Jeffe Main Street John Balik South Salih Jal

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Flere Lester Maitland Bert Hagenberger U. S.amy Pacifice Ebonululu HOR NEW Sc Huntington Schaltor Esther Fitzpatrick I Buchan Doris Vargosher Herbert Fitzpatrick Rau Emily Luchon Emily Dubill Anna David Jones Josephir Clarence M. Webb Jr Hellman Olga Gotsch Etech Margaret Jones Blirn Juire Corinda McGuire Hawley Westificia Helen Vargoshe Pate Witta Ec'@ Vargoshe Huntington Street Beardston Earl Street Helen Evan Wite P Ryan Ripton Aon Clarence M Webb Cora Northrop Cedar Beach Misa Dorothy Fernis Bert Lakwood Wells Holic Iing Greenwich Carlotta Fair Eliza Hub Andrew Fair Jet Borman Stratmed Rachel Fair Nichols Dor Mro Frankin Wells William Well Mrs W. Goldspink Mrs Wells Micheel George Grates Hollowar Lanny Child Sunde Beniemin Bence Ahi Paige Osettra Ford Fat Bay Tnt Fey Hk Tien Grage Vanderbilt Davis Vanderbilts Miss Vandebilt Mrs Vanderbilt Bliss Vanderbilt Prince of Wales Prince George Wales Lord Inor Spencer Churchill Duchess of Marlborough Consuelo Vanderbilt Marquis of Donegal Prince Dietrichstein Austria Albert H Blyer Vanderbilt St James Henry Davis John Tual Bessie Armetead Datis Kas Mia Stephen Bains Mrsrthur Lee Macemnal George H Storey Henr Howell Armebrend Madvate Midewe Armster Hich Henry Howell Armstead Ws Uncles Mines British Colm Att Cornelius Verdoralt BF Orme Clery Clai K McCormick Kelly Parewell Girl Victoria Piccirillo ARSA Kohlman Redmen Sues Aimee M’pherson Nathan Hollanaer Tatler Joan Flanmigen John Capital and Hudson Avenues C. Bowden Veterans of Foreign Wars Mem Heirs Cannon Street William Eichiiggy Anaconda Detroit Rolling Mills Senator Bingham China Anna Cadoret Roberts Ars The Davis & Hawley Co JEW Wen Street WSPAP Rhhortves
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