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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1927
Page
8
Dense fog off the Boston coast disrupted visibility as coast guard vessels searched for flyers. Reported rough conditions and limited sighting hindered operations while New York and city offices faced power and communication strains in the unsettled day.
Reports from Paris and Boston detail the perilous Atlantic crossing attempt by Charles Nungesser and Francois Coli aboard the White Bird. Naval and air units mobilize along the New England coast as search teams prepare for any sign of the plane or its crew, with weather hindering confirmation of a landing.
Three Connecticut residents indicted by the federal grand jury for interstate traffic in lottery tickets pled guilty in Federal court. Nathan Polancer of Waterbury received a $1,000 fine on a suspended year’s probation. Frank A. Gregory of Waterbury was fined $250 with four months suspended. Arthur Greenberg of Hartford was fined $300 with four months suspended.
In Plainville on May 4 Ernest Brown 12 and Jack Green 4 were injured when a switching engine struck the truck they rode on near the railroad station. Both were taken to New Britain General Hospital in critical condition with Green semi conscious and the boy suffering cuts and bruises. The truck was owned by Ernest Brown Sr. The boy was thrown and dragged after the collision with the engine running backward.
Hartford May 9 AP reports about 30 special acts adopted by the General Assembly in its Friday session will not become laws until the engrossing fee of 852 pages is paid. Engrossing Clerk William M Martley announced that acts not engrossed are not sent to the governor for signature and approval. One special act from the 1925 session was never paid for and thus did not become law despite passage by both houses.
Danbury May 9 Special. George Lee aged forty of Towners New York died today in Danbury hospital from injuries suffered in a Saturday fall at the Borden Creameries. He is survived by his mother and sister. Burial set for Wednesday from his Towners home.
Coastguard amphibian from Rockland with Gloucester as its objective forced down at 4 30 p m due to fog. Officials say sightings at coast points matched Commander von Daulaen’s schedule and the orange and white craft might have been mistaken for the French White Star plane.
Rome May 9 Senator Marconi and Countess Retsiscall will wed on June 12. The Rota findings sparked a sensational case as Monsignor Grazioli removed all related documents and locked them in his house.
Joseph Neldermeyer thirty nine formerly of Bridgeport and Mrs Stelen Brown Amend twenty nine of West Fifth Street New York obtained a license here today for their wedding in this city tomorrow Neldermeyer born in Bridgeport son of Joseph and Helen Neldermeyer bride elect divorced her first husband Frank Amend in November 1926 she is a t
Boston May 9 AP reports Captain Charles Nungesser may reach New York in his White Bird if luck holds. US pilot Captain Christopher Ford, a former Latte escadrille member, believes success hinges on fuel and wind. Ford notes Nungesser’s route could end at New England fields, with limited landing options near Boston and Squanium.
Margaret D M Cerlen a former dancing instructor here died after a short illness at her parents home aged twenty one She was survived by her husband two brothers and one sister The body will be taken to the home and church for services with burial at St Anns Cemetery.
Members of the Bridgeport Bar and other prominent figures attended the funeral of Hart S rt Canfield held yesterday afternoon. The service was conducted by Dr. William Horace Day, and the burial took place at Mountainrove Cemetery. Pallbearers included George W. Wheeler, Judge Carl Foster, Jules John, Albert Merritt, A. Curtis, George i ., Peter, Joy John t Neh, Dr. Henry Drodgett and We Fl llayes, with the service at 798 Dark Avenue.
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