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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1927

Page

2

Separating Yale Colleges The Yale Tradition and Proposals

The author argues for redesigning Yale College structure while preserving tradition. Proposes three undergraduate colleges with distinct curriculums and a separate Honors school for advanced students. Suggests a Yale Balliol style college system built upon loyalty to the whole university.

Yale Han Uh Tan Saeff Pho Tita Urée Helhl Sheff Yalon Fact George Burton Adams Vie College Scientifte Ant Ganite Peach College Yale Balliol Yalunes Oxford

Fraternal Meeting Alerts Across Bridgeport Area Venues

Secretaries of numerous fraternal groups are asked to notify the Fraternal Falter in Bridgeport of changes in meetings or special events. Organizations listed include Logen Blenda No. 11, Vasa Orden Amerika, Oratorio Maciety, Daughters of St George, Washington Lodge No. 26, Pythian Sisters Corinthia Temple, Ancient Order of Foresters, Foresters of America Court Pequonnock No. 52, and several lodges along Main and Broad streets.

Ans Metta Vasa Orden Amerika Main Street Bridgeport Oratorio Maciety Mural High School Daugsters of St.George Washington Lodge Stratford Avenue LS Pythian Sisters Corinthia Temfrre Ancient Order of Foresters Red Rowe Circle Washington Avenue Bridgeport Rifle Club Foresters of America Pequonnock Lucretia Warner Circle Cannon Street Mithra Lodge Man Street Pythian Sisters Calantse Temple Carpenters and Joiners Elm Ltter Coser Workers Man Gy Corinthian Lodge Broad Street Macahern Seaside Wye Arch Street

Greenwich Artist Receives Belgian Cross Honor

Washington based report notes artist George Edwards of Breenwich awarded the Belgian Croix de Chevalier for his work appreciated in Belgium. The feature includes an odd promotional insert for cold cure tablets and laxatives, with unrelated health ad copy appearing beside the article.

Washington George What A Edwards H. Conn

Indiana Senate Starts Trial of Impeached Judge Dearth

Indiana Senators began the impeachment trial of Judge Clarence Wy Dearth of Muncie in the Delaware circuit court. The first day featured routine preliminaries and a crowded gallery as four young boys and a newspaper editor testified for the prosecution, while defense counsel argued jurisdiction and demurrer questions. The seven charges allege corruption and suppression of press freedom amid tense exchanges as the session adjourned without action on the demurrer.

Indianapolis Ind Indiana Senate Clarance Wy Dearth Ute Delaware Celdom India Senate Ars Rugal Snewsboys Tittle Stex Muncie Fort Recovery Ohio Dearth House Board of Menagers Frederick W. Nurs House Board of Manneers Ratwh L. McKesson Plymouth

Aldermen Fail To Secure $20 City Badges

City council members since last summer sought Hartford aldermen for badges but failed to obtain them. City Plan Commission authorized spending up to 10000 for a traffic survey, while the tax board has tabled related communication.

Hartford Tax Board

Postal Worker To Face Federal Court In Derby

Toward J Farrell a Derby postal employee was bound to the May term of the Federal court after a hearing before U S Commissioner Hugh Lavery. He faced a $5,000 bond, same as at arraignment in March, over an alleged link to the disappearance of a registered mail space containing 2500 dollars. Farrell, represented by William Healey, had been transporting mail between Ansonia post office and the local railroad station. The missing item was addressed to William Swan Co of Seymour and appeared at the Ansonia station February 1. Four postal inspectors had worked on the case since Feb 1, eliminating suspects until Farrell was named.

J. Farrell Derby U. S United States Hugh Jr. Lavery Lavery Farrell William Healey O'Sullivan and Healey Ansonia William &. Swan Company Seymour Dia Farrel Warrell

Shanks Gang Member Held in Assault Case

Thomas Vastano alias Tormis ye Blende a Shanks gang member, charged after alleged assaults by the gang on two Stratford girls. He was arrested by Stratford police and jailed awaiting arraignment. remaining gang member at large.

Shanks Thomas Vastano Tormis Ye Blende Ka Bridgeport Stratford Miogers Nventialun Tuene Stratford Pedice Vemalaing

Judge pins fault on Fairfield system in shooting case

In a Fairfield courtroom Judge Hall denied a defense motion to dismiss and ruled the evidence supports a simple assault charge against Dixon. Testimony described a car being shot at on the Post road near Grassmere Avenue Friday night, with witnesses placing Dixon at the scene and a ballistic expert confirming a bullet hole consistent with a Dixon revolver. Dixon testified he fired to scare the driver after stopping the vehicle, while prosecutors argued the act was a cowardly attempt to halt the car, and Lavery contended no evidence showed intent to assault.

LaVery Two Pothia Dixon William A. Kinsella Avoleaide Milliiten Meadowbrook Fairview Avenue Mairfield Post Road Grasspere Avenue Maxy C. Pooton Plum Street Pairfield Culford Edger Milliken Kinsella H. R. Hiwood Motor Vehicle Department Henry L. Bertilson More_ house Street Bridgeport Mare Miliken Hall Kinser Dizon

Milford Barn Fire Destroys Hay and Part of Barn

A Milford fire destroyed a ton of hay and much of a barn owned by James Peelan on Gulf Street behind Milford Preparatory School. The blaze, investigated origin unknown, caused about 400 dollars in damage and a partially insured loss. Firefighters arrived quickly but could not prevent the damage.

Milford, Maran Imperial James Peelan Gulf Street Milford Preparatory School Ehwine

Senator Expected To Be Civil Court Judge

About a dozen attended a two hour session in Mayor Behrens office on legislative matters. Attendees included Edward J. Kelly Arthur Connor Mayor Behrens Judge Meritt City Attorney A L Delaney and others. Conference aimed to plan the administration program for hearings before the Committee on Clues and Boroughs in Hartford. Administration officials favor higher salaries after current terms end and support free text books for high schools alongside grammar schools. Charter amendments for 20 foot building spaces flat rate sewer assessments and zoning charges will be supported. A consolidation of Health Public Welfare and City Dispensary departments is being drafted with expected savings of 30000 to 50000.

Wise Behrens Edward J. Kelly Arthur Connor Meritt A. IL Delaney Robert A. Gould Alfred W. Burdick George 8. Hill Senahora Hall William A. Redden Joseph Chibelli General Assembly Board of Education Redden Thomas M. Cullinan Committee On Hartford A. L. DelLaney

Political Leaders to Honor T. C. Wallen in Hartford

Hartford leaders from both parties and state magnates gather at the Hotel Ta rde for a testimonial dinner honoring Theodore C. Wallen former assistant managing editor of The Grant who will join the New York Herald Tribune as a political reporter on April 1 More than 200 are expected with Harvey P Bissell of Ridgefield as toastmaster Other speakers include Governor Trumbull Lieutenant Governor Brainard Chairman J Henry Roraback Thomas J Spellacy Judge George R B Hinman Judge Leonard Sickerson Judge Alfred Baldwin Mayor Stevens Congressman Fenn Commissioner Stueckel William Hedge Chief Sherin State Treasurer Ernest Rogers Hartford Times editor James Dargan and others

Wartford Maren Hartford Tarde Moorrowrnight Jnr Theodore C. Wallen Grant New York Hearths Tribune Harvey P. Bissell Ridgefield Governor Trumbull Brainard Chilyman J. Henry Roraback Republican State Central Committee Thomas J. Spellacy Democratic Naional George RB. Hinman Supreme Court Leonard Sickerson Alfred. Baldwin Iourt Stevens Fenn Itsbbins B. Stueckel Tex Wilam H. ‘Ledge. Chiften J. Bheriuin Hartford Times James E. Dargan Ernest FE. Rogers Aisairman John M. Wadhams State Board of Flaiive Frederic G. Walcott Torpore Menare Nathan TB. Prince Hartford, Conn, Trust Company Putnam Putnam and Com- Mm Horton the Courant Frances A. Pallett Attorne Henjamin W Auline

Probe of Marsden's Affairs Is Requested

A petition filed March 21 by several citizens alleges misconduct by former probate judge Marsden. The complaint, under section 261, claims carelessness in recording deeds and failures to file and report, seeking prompt investigation by State’s Attorney AL A. Alm after his return. It names Marsden and others to answer before the superior court.

NEW Midison Oan Arthur W. Mac Dod AL A. Alm Chargea Agiinel Marsden

Obituary notices from Bridgeport area crowd local death list

A long obituary notice compiles multiple Bridgeport residents who died Sunday or recently. It lists Elien Bevitt Devitt widow of Thomas Devitt with family ties to FitzGeralds and Mellroys, George Josh, Charles Schmidt, Mary Winn and others, funeral details at St Marys St Augustine’s Blessed Sacrament St Michaels cemeteries, and mentions community roles in Catholic bodies.

Elien M. Bevitt Elen M Thomas Devitt Edwird O. Fitegerald East Washington Avenue Devitt Bridgeport St. Augustine's Church Queen's Daughters Guality Council of Catholic Women Mellroy Brothersa Edward Fitzgeral Edward OP. Fitgeevald William Stapleton Willian VV. Davitt Thia City St. Mary’s Church Burlal St. Michael's Cemetery Elizabeth M. Cody Elizabeth M Patrick Cody Catherine Street St. Michaal's Cemertery Charles Schmidt Connecticut Avenue Blessed Sacrament Church Mary Winn Golden Aln Street Charles Winn Margaret Wilson James J. H. Carroll St. Augustine’s Church St Michaels Cemetery

Durant Promises Motor Sensation and Industry Role

Detroit reports that William Durant, once a GM executive, promises an active role in the auto industry to duplicate past achievements. Rumors of large-scale mergers surface as Durant, now leading Durant Motors, weighs plans to influence production and consolidation amid a market still volatile.

Detroit William Durant General Motors Corporation Automotive Maurent Ford Organization General Motora Durant Shallir Word Filnt Star Encomeble Stair Paige-Detroit Motor Company Ron Panies

Tailor Drops Dead While At Work Here

Joseph Vadell fifty four voyage employed in o P Altieri of 116 Street dropped dead at about 4 p m yesterday The emergency hospital ambulance was called and Dr F M Gutdys confirmed death He DeLuva declared death due to natural causes Wardell survived by a wife Amelia and a daughter both in Chicago He had been working for Altieri for seven years He resided on East Main Street Held for premess Henry Porter fifty two cutter in Kenneth Square Pa was arrested yesterday on a charge of drunkenness by detective Morird.

Charles L. Eagerfeldt Charles Ludwig Jagerfeldt Boston Avenue Mr. Jagerfeldt American Fabrica Company David Conable Miss Margaret Lagerfeld Misa Martha Lagerfeldt Song Arthur Andrew Albert Carl Lagerfeldt August G. Baker Strathard Avenue Bunnell Street Connecticut Ave Mountain Grove Joseph Vadell O P. Altieri 116 Street Hmergney Hospital Henry Porter Fifly-Two Euler Kenneth Square Moirrad

Public Hearings Set Over City Public Works Plan

Public hearings were ordered for April 4 on Hallett street extension to Waterview Avenue and on a new ordinance banning eastbound travel on Fairfield Avenue from State Street to Mountainrove Street. The hearings arise from a plan linked to the Dropped Pen bridge project over Yellow M pond and efforts to establish a uniform penny-on system for the city.

Common Council General Assembly Behrens Hallett Street Goodwin Street Waterview Avenue Fairfield Avenue Atate Street Mountainrove Street Kallett Aeget Rep Rt Streeteams Sidewalks Committee Yellow MU

Fifth District Republican Women entertain members at St Patrick's party

The Fifth District Republican Women Auxiliary held a St Patrick's club room gathering after their regular meeting. District Chairman Albert Merritt and James Martin praised the group. Entertainment featured Alderman James A. Saunders and Raymond Jeroy with Mrs Harold Youd, followed by refreshments.

St. Patrick's Party Daisy W. Barstow Auxiliary, Inc Forey John Huskins Mikes Helen Lynn Gertrud. Reimann Clara Kierman Clara Brownell Lml-N Simplon Albert J. Merritt David W. Price Theodor Sieber Sadie R. Lopwith Bessie Turner Catherine Flynn J. H. Crerand KB. Stebber Harnt Youd Alma Sherwood Lillian Graether Frederick Ludwi Hattie Brown James Devine Florence Williamson Alice Ballad Charlotte Breever J. Meete L. Langdon Stether Hay Ness James Martin James A. Saunders Raymond Jeroy Harold Youd Mr. Youd

Mayor replies to Rev Simpson about enforcing the law

Bridgeport city executive head urges Rev Mr Simpson to report any law violations to proper authorities. He says the police superintendent and district attorney offices are open to him and promises prompt action on any complaint. He asserts Bridgeport strives to be the most law abiding city for its size.

Bridgeport Simpson Wridgeport United States

Mortgage Holder Buys Foreclosed Property at Auction

Abraham Schnell, a New York attorney, representing the mortgage holder on a southwest corner property, was the highest bidder at $6,600 in yesterday’s auction. The sale, conducted by Dorry Whitney, drew a large crowd despite a spirited bidding.

Abraham Schnell New York Aeeyond Mortage Iranetan Avenue Ollye Street Arcanini Lodge Brig.Port Maurice &. Sistranid Bridgeport Louis Gler New York City

Died Connery Foley Scully Notice of Funeral Details

Obituary notices from this city list deaths including Thomas Connery Foley and Harry Scully. Invitations extend to attend funerals from homes on Park Avenue and Golden Hill Street, with church services at St Marys, Sacred Heart, and Christian Union. Interments planned for St Marys and South Manchester cemeteries.

Harry Scully Bridgeport Shospitl Bridgeport Christian Union Dain Street HG. Candelé Company Boston Connery Mons Thomas Connery John Dwyer Park Avenue Con Foley Michael Pat Manchester Ment Scvlix Main Street Friends Tra Mullins, Scott and Redgate Golden Hil Street Thuretay Mareh Sacred Heart Church Requdena Cys Michaels Comes

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