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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1926

Page

14

Stratford High Girl Dies After Coat Theft Shock

Rudith J. Bollinger eighteenth daughter of Matthew J Bollinger and Alma J Bollinger of Huntington Road, Stratford High School senior, twin sister Isabella Bolinger. The death followed the shock of discovering her coat stolen during classes. Two brothers, Richard and Frederik Bollinger, mourn her loss. The school experiences ongoing thefts including coats hats and gym equipment, with students affected and the building serving as a Junior-Senior High School for grades seven through twelve.

Stratford High School Rudith J. Bollinger Matthew J Alth J. Holtinger Tiuntington Isabella Ry Bol- Iger Richard M Frederik I Bol- Niger Jane Iesa Misa Roliger Eilgh

Candy Kid Bandit Whittemore Seeks Attorney in Murder Case

Whittemore the dapper Candy Kid bandit, lacking funds, petitions Baltimore County authorities from city jail asking for appointment of counsel to defend him on murder charges in the killing of Maryland penitentiary guard Robert H. Holman. The loot from prior hold ups and robberies is said to have vanished.

Baltimore Richard Reese Whittemore Whittetreore Yeret K.conor Robert H. Holman Maryland Penitentiary Guard Whittemore

France blocked in stabilizing franc amid market pressure

Paris May 10 Jap. London and Amsterdam financing fears tie hands of French government preventing full use of the Morgan loan to defend the franc. Unofficial quotes near 34.99 per dollar after intraday lows around 32. Government to seek U.S. credits to cover import needs until stabilization. General Butler fronts the charge but Washington holds final say. Smoking banned in the Union Dollar Clubhouse of the Women’s City Club of San Francisco.

Paris London Amsterdam France Morgan Fund United States Woman’s City Club of San Francisco

Marriage of Irving J. Kleban and Beatrice Pintoff

New York reports the marriage of Irving J. Kleban of Bridgeport in the wholesale stationery business to Beatrice Pintoff of New York City. The ceremony was in the Municipal Building chapel with Deputy Clerk Joseph McCormick officiating. Kleban is son of Abel and Fainie Kleban. Pintoff is daughter of Alex and Ida Seldman Pintoff.

New York City Irving J. Kiebai Capitol Avenue Bridgeport Elm Street Beatrice Pintoff West 147Th Street New York Clty Joseph McCormick Kleban Abel Fainie Kleban Russia Alex and Ida Seldman Pintofft Elf Street

Retail Board Tours Read Store

The retail board toured the Read store yesterday afternoon instead of their usual Monday luncheon at the Stratfield. A Read Tea Room luncheon preceded the tour with four groups led by Paul Blackburn Ralph Blackburn D M Jones and H M Read guiding the groups through the store and meeting areas.

Read’s Esterday Stratfield Read's Paul Blackburn Ralph Blackburn D M Jones D M. Read Hh.it

American hotel men greeted in Austria on tour

A 136 strong American hotel men group arrived in Vifnis and were welcomed by the Lower Austria governor at Melk Abbey on the Danube. Thomas D. Green of Hotel Woodward New York, president of the association, said the hospitality reflected on the entire American association. After a grand banquet and ball they depart Tuesday for Switzerland.

Vifnis Lotel Europe Lower Auatria Melk Danube Vienne Thomas D. Green Hoteal Woodward New York Association American Association Switzerland

Forty Initiated At Foresters Hall In Park City Lodge

A class of forty applicants joined the Foresters of America during the Court Marina Degree ritual at Foresters Hall in Park City. After the initiation there was a smoker and social with a short entertainment program. Committee in charge included George Tidbeald C R Wall George Wright Philip Ramville George Bunnell and James Redden. A delegation was elected to attend the Foresters state convention in New Haven next Wednesday.

Foresters of America Court Marina Court Park City Foresters Hall Order George Tidbeald C. R. Wall George Wright Philip Ramville George Bunnell James Redden Foresters New Haven

New Haven Pastor Attacks Sinclair Lewis Stand

Yale sermon by Rev. Dr. Ralph W. Seckman condemns Sinclair Lewis and Henry Mencken, contrasting iconoclasm with true pioneer spirit. He warns modern youths risk a faithless, dull life if society follows their eccentric example and erodes liberty and religion.

New Haven Sinclair Lewis Henry L. Mencken Yale Ralph W. Seckman Madison Avenue Methodist Church New York Henry Mencken Mencken Mercury Boston Common James Otis John Adama Patrick Uberty Otis Henry

Harvard Undergraduates Speak to Board of Overseers

For the first time in Harvard College history undergraduates addressed the board of overseers. Student leaders outlined issues including athletics, club intercollegiate disputes, and plans to reorganize Harvard into smaller colleges under the Oxford plan. Additional representatives spoke on freshman affairs, crew, and managing the Crimson.

Cambridge Mass Harvard College Harvard M. A. Cheek J. D. Hitch Harvard Glee Club Willard Tibbets Nesdy Edward Aswell The Crimson Oxford Wihian J. Nichols Ded Osborne John Hubbard Harvard Crew J. C. McGlone J. R. Burke Frederic Y. Field

Harvard Daily Crimson Poll On Volstead Act Debate

Harvard Daily Crimson conducted a poll of Harvard students on prohibition as nationwide votes unfolded through the National Student Federation. Students voted on repeal modification or maintenance, with every student given an opportunity to participate.

Cambridge Mass Harvard Daily Crimson Today Harvard National Student Federation

Hard time forming cabinet in Poland as Grabski stalls

War saw May 10 AP. Former Premier Grabski informed the President he could not form a new cabinet to replace the resigned Skrzynski ministry. Former Premier Witor, who failed last week, agreed to try again.

Warsaw Poland Grabski Count Skrzynski Witor Agin

Doug and Mary Visit Mussolini Premier Lands Movie Action

Rome May 16 AP Premier Mussolini hosted Doug Las Wallbanks and wife Mary Frekford at the Chigi Palace for a half hour audience after their return from Germany. Doug praised Italy’s progress while Mussolini joked about movies and real life. The premier presented autographed photos and a rose to Mary.

Doug Mary Mussolini Rome Tremier Mussolini Douglas Wallbanks Mary Frekford Chigi Palare Italy Germany Moselini Stary United States Veriny

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