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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1928

Page

10

Mrs Lawson Denies Divorce Reports Groundless

Westport March 7 Katherine Stewart Lawson denies reports she will seek a divorce from John D. Lawson former Westport usher and millionaire who was recently sentenced to 26 years in state prison for forgery and endangering human life. She calls the reports fake and says she has no intention of divorcing him. Lawson, a noted sculptor, studied with Lorade Taft and others with works in national collections and has a portrait bust of Rev Kenneth Mackenzie in Trinity Church Westport.

Westport Katherine Stewart Yawnon Pgit John D. Lawson Important Lawson Mr. Lawson Katherine Stewart Lawson Lorade Taft Chicago Clement 4. Barnhorn Cicinnati Herman A. MacNeill New York Mar “Read National Academy President Harding Kenneth Mackenzie Emeriteus Trinity Church

Philatelic Club To Exhibit Rare Stamps

The Bridgeport Philatelic Club will display two rare stamps tonight at 8 in the Welfare building auditorium. A printer’s error produced a misprinted 5-cent stamp valued at 87.50 to collectors, rare due to the postal department’s meticulous standards. President Frederick J. Wieler notes the rarity and value, while warning about imperfect stamps from some countries.

Bridgeport Philatelic Club United States Postal Department Frederick J. Wieler Club

Wilton P T A Reviews Proposed Brick School Building

Wilton March 7 The Parent Teacher Association held a special meeting at the Congregational hour with school board members, the building committee, the present, and the architect. Lawrence Moore and George Wearacke discussed schools visited by officers. Plans for a brick building with slate roof were shown, to include four schoolrooms and modern improvements, estimated cost about 845 005. Mrs Frank Marble of North Wilton is building a tradition to her home.

Wilton Parent Teacher Association of Lawrence Moore George Wearacke Frank Marble North Wilton Ia

Man Who Watched Heart Beat in Mirror

SANTA ROSA Calif March By Associated Press L H Nobles Sonoma county farmer who watched the reflection of his heart beats in a mirror during a delicate heart operation yesterday died today He had been expected to recover The operation aimed to remove pussacs that turned gold the heart after a severe attack of influenza A section of three ribs was removed Local anaesthetics were used and Nobles talked with the doctors while they worked.

Santa Rosa Calif Associated Press L. H. Nobles Sonoma County Nobles

Senate Debates Tax Relief and Unemployment Claims

In Washington on March 7, Senate debates tied taxes to unemployment with Chairman Smoot signaling no tax revision bill this session and predicting tax return data around March 15. Democrats press for relief while Smoot cites funds for dam and irrigation projects. Senator Harrison accuses the administration of blocking tax cuts amid alleged prosperity.

Washington Associated Press Senate Smoot Finance Committee Utah Harrison Mississippi Boulder Canyon St. Lawrence Walsh Delaccrat Massachusetts Labor Department Raid Watson Indiana America J Waish

Gain Weight Fast McCoy’s Tablets Ad Claim

An advertising feature touts McCoy’s Tablets to help underweight men and women gain weight and strength. It includes a sugar coated tablet claim, a money back guarantee after 4 boxes or 2 bottles if no 4 pound gain, and urges readers to buy at druggists nationwide.

Haggard el Craig Indianapolis Epenies McCos America

Adiertka touted to cure digestion and bad breath

An advertisement-like fragment promotes Adlerka a remedy from Beech New York claiming it cleanses both upper and lower bowels, removes foul matter and gas, improves health, and checks intestinal bacteria with instant results despite dubious language and unclear claims.

Drantan Lowell Dy Beech New York

Fear is No Basis for Morris Says Professor Tweedy

Professor Hew Hallam Tweedy of Yale Divinity School spoke at the third Lenten service in Pilgrim Hall, arguing fear serves humanity only when controlled. He cited Jesus as example, saying fear not is frequent in scripture, and urged curing fear through the love of God and prudent preparation, not terror.

Morris Professor Tweedy Hew Hallam ‘Tweedy Yale Divinity School Pilgrim Hall United Church Tweedy Jesus Wallace Reid

Newtown News Briefs Bring Funeral, Games, and Road Plans

The town reports the funeral of Miss Lynch in Danbury and burial at St Rose's Cemetery Sandy Hook officiated by Rev William Kennedy. Other items note a Danbury high school basketball win over Newtown 21 to 15, a March bridge night at Newtown Country Club, a regular meeting of the Hook and Ladder Company, a Simsbury funeral for Josep Holcomb, plans to start a new cement road from Botsford to Malin street on March 15, and Hawley High School basketball champions preparing for a game at Storrs on March 16.

William H. Kennedy St. Rose's Cemetery Mary J. O'Brien William O'Brien Bridgeport Obrien William McNaimara James McNamara Hanover Newtown Frank H. Johnston Newtown Country Club Prank H. Johnston Robinson G. Herbert Beers Ted Walter A. Reynolds Newtown Hook and Ladder Company Ralph H. Holcomb Main Street Josep Holcomb Simsbury Botsford Malin Street Hawley High School Danbury Oye Danburyites Storrs

Social News From Ridgefield and Nearby

Ridgefield notes show visits among Haight, Foreythe, Sperry and Mallory families in Ridgefield and Yonkers with trips to Schenectady and Cambridge. Local clubs host pinochle, book reviews, and charity events led by Mary Rebecca lodge and the Evening Club. Mrs Keeler family updates and funeral in New York mark the week.

Schenectady New York Edward Llewellyn H. Croxsman John W. Nash Cambridge Karl Nash Harvard Natalie Taylor Pinochile Irene Nicholas Lester Ritch Cleveland Bassett W. A Griffith Ridgefield Mary Rebecca Abner A. Keeler Florida Barbara T. Keeler H. H. Keeler Hamsh Townsend Annapolis MM. Smith Hkdpefield James H. Petty Ruth Percy Atlanta

Doves at Cameo and The Patent Leather Kid at Poli's

Norma Talmadge stars in Dolores The Dove at Cameo with Noah Beery Gilbert Rowlan and the Vitaphone Girls in a dramatic sketch Nox-Suppore. Barthelmess headlines The Patent Leather Kid at Poli's with Molly O Day, Arthur Stone and a strong cast in a war era tale of courage and scandal. Also featured are Leff and Hanes and the Meagerexgacion troupe with a notable chorus.

Norma Talmadge Norma Talore LL Crinco Theatre Hes 10 Day Lonimrew Ave Davat Bolasee Hall Sirl Costa Roja Miss Talmadge Dolores Dove Ufe Joseph Diskay Leon Vavara Barthelmess Poli Mijeste Hec Molly O'Day Arthur Stone Stally Iiddy New York East France Bly Lyons Oroups Park Theatre Gladys Lockwood Hlgise Ewan George Karr Katherin Koughtin Whinie Nichols H Frank DuFran Harry Leff Francis Hanes Harry Jackson Aghes Nichols

Palace Returns to Bridgeport With New Vaudeville Show

Village newspaper notes Palace Theatre in Bridgeport resumes daily vaudeville with five acts including mystery detective thriller featuring Estele Taylor, News, Our Gang in Ringling and Brrawa, and a lineup of stars like Sueh Leaceforth and Oscar Lorraine. Body and Soul screening also advertised with Aileen Pringle Norman Kerry and Tronet Barrymore, plus Hal Roach Newsreel.

Bridgeport Palace Estele Taylor Ringling Brrawa Sre Oscar Lorraine Worlaty Humyn Lephe Vioin Mautisi Sai Flo Perry Chicago Songe Apedida Delaney-Heeney Pinnees Pride Uction Wherms Side Madison Garcen Feaure Aileen Pringle Norman Kerry Tronet Barrymore Hal Roach

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