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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1927

Page

20

Mail bandits go to federal cells in gun murder case

Boston March 17 AP News reports John Rosa known as Stephen Suman sought by Tennessee authorities in a wife murder case began flight to Atlanta to serve a 50 year term for rail robbery plus other defendants John and Michael Andrews from Nashua were noted in the case involving two million plus theft. Federal officers suggest Atlanta may be only brief stop. Possible transfer to Philadelphia penitentiary with pardon discussions forRevocation similar to Gerald Chapman case.

Boston APM John Rosa Ephen Suman Atlanti Ohn Michael Andrews Nashua Reid Amesbury Xtlanta Bova Sorgen Philadelphia Boyd Athinisticia Gerald Chapman Mail Connecticut New Britain

Matamel Heals Neuritis and Stomach Trouble, Mrs Ely Says

A New Jersey letter from Trenton praises Matamel for ending horrific neuritis and stomach pain. The writer details unable to work or attend church before using Matamel and now reports strong sleep, energy, and relief from gas and bloating. Dispensed locally by Hind Drugs Stores.

Matanel Mre Franna Ely Trenton New Jersey Methodist Episcopal Church

Despairing patient praises Resinol Ointment for skin cure

In Charlotte Michigan on October 21 a woman describes severe pimples and itching and credits Resinol Ointment with clearing her skin after four applications and two weeks. She recalls using it in childhood for eczema and says she would not be without it now.

Charlotte, Mich Mira Alton White F.D. IL

Lavery and Finklestone Support Realtors' Bill

Lavery and Finklestone not connected to the Realtors' bill debate. Albert Lavery joined Rep Theodore Steloer in voting for the committee report that favored rejection, while Steloer supported the bill in committee but voted against the final report.

Bt Stapf Hartpore Maren 1i Tavery Finklestone Lavery and Finkiestone Bridgeport Ifigh J William J Lavery Albert F. Lavery Kayfield Wth Coorg Tinklestone Theodore T. Steloer

St Patrick Fives Defeated In Catholic Tourney

In Chicago on March 17 AP reports opening rounds of the National Basketball tournament of Catholic High Schools. St Patrick teams from multiple cities were knocked out by opponents including De La Salle Joliet Central Catholic Johnston PA St Vincent Akron and others with scores ranging 29 8 to 20 7. The day featured several close games and eliminated the St Patrick five from North Platte Neb and Washington Indiana.

Chicago Old St Patrick Catholic High School Weston W Va St Patrick Det de la Salle Joliet Cedar Rapides Iowa St Patrick Sons Gentral Catholic High Johnston Pa St Patrick's High North Platte Neb Syracuse Columbus High Austin Minn Sacred Theart Reno Okla St Vincent's Akron Tasalle Institte Lumberland Catholic High School of Washington Ind Campton Hygh Prairie da Chien Wai Johnstown Cathedral High Wichita St Peters High New Brunswick BCOIS St Mary's Bloomington Isis Sacred Heart of Denver St Patrick Team

Westport Radio Debut and Village Novel Talk

Westport hosts Masters who recalls Spoon River readings at WICC Reflections on a village girl leaving for stardom then returning amid personal tragedy as a surgically altered life unfolds with a demented husband and a lawbound youth in the Mississippi river saga

Masters WICC Westport New York Ima Oplaet

Mrs Deveau Wins Irish Costume Prize at St Patrick's Night Dance

More than 1000 celebrants attended Arcadia hall for St Patrick's church story Name society first annual dance and entertainment. Mrs John Deveau won first prize for best old time Irish costume in the grand march. Second prize went to Mrs Latelle Rutov. The event raised funds for the Name society's new clubroom to be established at St Patrick's school.

St Patricks Patricks Church Story Name Society Arcadia Hall Main Street John Deveau Judkies Ies Latelle Rutev Radslog Hoh Name Society St Patrick's School

New Haven Broker Clarence Thompson Dies at 82

Clarence E F Thompson a longtime New Haven investment broker died at his West Haven home after a long illness. He was 82, lived at 159 Court Street offices under Clarence E Thompson and Sons, and is survived by his widow a son and several grandchildren.

New Haven Clarence K. Thompson Offluegs Court Street Clarence Hompson

America in Debt to Irish Citizens Pastors Speech

The Rev Luke Fitzsimmons preached at the Church of Sacred Heart of Jesus in Greenwo lo praising Ireland for its sacrifices and faith. He linked Ireland’s generosity to American freedom, urged a steadfast Apostleship of faith, and praised Irish Catholic loyalty shaping America’s moral leadership.

Luke Fitzsimmons France Landers Fields Fath Church Irelands Nime Ireland America United States Nambhy Petricuiam Aghaerica Americas Prin

Passengers Drink Perilous Flight at Sea Trial T: Passengers Drink Perilous Flight at Sea Trial

A fragment from page one describes officers seizing liquor brought aboard by a crew member as the Leviathen neared port. Dr Amy’s bottle, linked to an inquiry, prompts fine for failing to declare while Dr Aluny denies transporting liquor to the country. He contends he will return to Arizona seeking peace away from Paris.

Dr Amys Aluny Arizona Paris

Vaudeville Nights At Polls With Lions Wakefeld Revue Stars

Vaudeville program celebrates with Billy and Mas Levan Al Hay Rin Tin Tin headlining in Stepping High and Drums of Fortune. Rin Tin Tin stars in Pho Hilla at Kentucky while Pathe Now features a new comedy and Wallace Beery’s Casey At The Bit headlines. Manager Rownthal presents a stage prologue of visions and song and dance to open the show.

Billy Mas Levan al Hay Rin Tan Tin the Dog Star Melina Kelo Lambert Marvel Woman Sunny Thopson Mabel Ken Rin Tin Tin Kentucky Guisa Pathe Now Rownthal Wallace Beery Casey Teery

Lon Chaney Sunday at Cameo Theatre

Vitaphone and The Music Matter presents Lon Chaney in Tell It to the Marines at the Cameo Theatre with Eleanor Boardman William Haines and Lori Mae in a feature. The program includes Van and Schenck songs and Mary Lewis in Southern melodies plus Ratner and Maigeet McKee in a musical burlesque. Two shows daily with seats reserved. Sundry Per­formances begin at 7 20 pm and matinees at 4 15 pm.

Vitaphone Cameo Theatre Schumann- Devik Vincent Loney Tov Plenich Alec Brancis Equil Dubl Warfield Lon Chaney Eleanor Boardman William Haines Larmel Myera van and Schenck Pottery of Mary Lewis Fleeson and Baxter Ratn Maigaeet McKee Wally

Park Burlesque Show Delights with V Watermelon Trio

Park theatre audience wide greeted Speedy Smith Garland Howard and Mas Brown in a new colored review titled V Watermelon. Speedy Smith shines as a fresh comedian and jazz leader while Garland Howard displays stylish dramatic skill and Mae Brown reveals strong song and dance as the trio leads a collective of singers dancers and young artists.

Speedy Smith Garland Howard Mas Brown Park Theatre S&e Speedy Binith Mae Brown Pepps Danuns

Laugh That Off at Lyric Tonight and Tomorrow

The Lyric presents the musical comedy Laugh That Off featuring Don Mulia t as the lead and Harold Renny Granden Thodes along with Foa ter Willams contributing much of the humor. The cast includes Pat Plivera in a key role with a large singing and dancing chorus under George M Cohan’s banner.

Don Muliatto Dune Harold Renny Granden Foater Willams Pat Plivera Mary George M Cohan

Ned Wayburn at Palace Theatre in Bridgeport 1927 Show

Ned Wayburn presents an all star Palace Theatre program in Bridgeport with Wayburn in person for the premiere and multiple performances. Chaperoned by Sammy Lewis and assisted by Floyd Carder plus a cast including Brick Mel Kies The Prince of Walls William Brackard and others. The program features Twelve Minutes of Surprises and Sneezer and College Days with dancing debutantes and a lively stage crowd.

Ned Wayburn Bridgeport the Palace Sammy Tlewis Bell Ar Floyd Carder Mel Kies William Brackard Company Mmilen Mason Romnanere Sammy Lewis Herb de Bell Beryl van Horn Althea Barbara Florence Hennry la May Kaelker Henrietta Henri Norman Bi Jacksorr Gertrude London Tyrics Murrie Ryskind Walter G_ Samuels the Gentleman O Black Mel Klee the Prince of Wails WM. Brack & His CO

John Gilbert in The Show at Polls Mareatis Theatre

John Gilbert, star of The Big Parade, appears tomorrow at Polls Mareatis Theatre in his latest vehicle The Show and a mystery play featuring co stars Barrymore and Adoree. The program blends intrigue with stagecraft as crowds await a new screen to stage crossover event.

John Gilbert Mareatis Theatre Tenee Adoree Barrymore Tlusiens

Huntington Social Notes Make Nineteenth Birthday Party Surprise

Huntington March items recount visits and dinners at Huntington homes on White Hills and Mohegan streets. Friends gathered for Robert Erickson’s nineteenth birthday with dancing, cards, and a buffet lunch. guests included Erickson, Erickson family, Hall, Nichols, French, Werder, Wolff, Tricknon, Curtiss, and others from Stratford and Bridgeport. Also noted are mail delivery disruptions affecting local residents and various Sunday gatherings with relatives and neighbors.

James Curtiss White Elizabeth Shelton Oscar Smith Snelton Northen Hiuntington Mall Eugene Brishola Derby Herbert Burr Mohegan Street Herbert C Ferris John West Huntington Street Robert Erickson White Hills Nets Erickson Nels Firickson Nels Erickson, Jr Walter Hall Frederick Nichols Harold French Frederick von Werder Otto Wolff Mia Agnes Erickson Arthu Erickson Stratford Stratford Miss Tellen Tricknon of Bridegport Jlsip Wolff Wiliam Wolft George Curtiss

Florist Bankrupt in New Haven

New Haven florist John N Champion filed for bankruptcy today, listing liabilities of 7,609 dollars and assets of 3,488 dollars. Champion has long operated as John N Champion and Company, with the case filed on March 17.

New Haven John N Champion

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Tink Jersey Faramel Lavery and Finkelstone Bill ST. Patrick Saint Mrs. Deveau Vaudt Ville Lon Chaney Sunda Cameay Theatre Palace Theatre Wailsnc Huntington Florist Bankrupt Aare Dallruyin Morris Court Pyramid Speidel’s Orchestra ALA Leyte Greater & Woll Keith-Albee Pessy Taylor Morlen & Mason Snoozer Jr Woo Ares Rae Yan Renee Adoree Colegians Helen Shapiro Arcadia Quilty’s Money Talks Ami Capitol Theatre Hippodrome Pom Shirley Mason Rosie O'Grady Mack Sennett Lew Cody Poli’s Eveta Nudsen Foster Wiliams George M Coban Tt Bs Impesalle Ucrefary Buster Boy Smeck the Rollickers Schumann - Heine Vincent Lopez ORCH Mavn Carmel Myers Vataphon van & Schenck Margaret McKei Fleeson & Baxter Tiollegians The Sporting Youth D Griffith Mariov Nixon West End Dorothy Mackaill Leon Errol Rialto Main St Ricardo Cortez Strand Palace Fielie Benaie Star of hteHa Dallas
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