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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1926

Page

3

Wynkoop Opposes School Insurance At Toronto Meet

John B. Wynkoop, vice president of the National Association of School Business Officials and Bridgeport school head, urged no insurance on new school buildings at a Toronto convention. He favored a sinking fund of at least 10 000 dollars annually for future construction and urged budgeting reforms to manage emergencies and deficits. He warned against overcharging budgets and urged proactive planning with superintendents and boards.

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Special Speakers at Connecticut Temple Sisterhoods Convention

The Connecticut Federation of Temple Sisterhoods will convene in Bridgeport at the Stratfield hotel ballroom next Tuesday. Rabbis from Reform Temples statewide will attend along with guests of honor Rabbi and Mrs Bernant M. Kaplan Waterbury Rabbi and Mrs Sidney Tedeschi New Haven Rabbi and Mrs Abe Feldman Hartford Rabbi Jacob Meyerowitz Bridgeport Mr I M Ullman New Haven Mrs Albert J May Flushing AI and Miss Helen L. Strauss Cincinnati. Miss Strauss will speak after lunch and Miss Strauss will also be the field secretary for the National Federation of Temple Sisterhoods delivering a message relevant to the organization. Mr Richard Oppel is conference general chairman and handles luncheon reservations due by Saturday May 22.

Connecticut Federation of Temple Sisterhoods Bridgeport Stratfield Hotel Harry Silverstone Albert J May Flushing Helen L. Strauss Cincinnati Isaac M. Wise Reform Judaism In America Straws Mias National Federation of Temple Sisterhoods Connecticut Federation Richard Oppel

Grid star Hodges pleads guilty to robbery

Alexander R. Hodges former University of Kansas athlete pleaded guilty to second degree grand larceny in general sessions. Sentencing set for June 18 after a jury draw and trial arrangements. Hodges robbed a 54th Street restaurant of 240 dollars on April 26 with a toy pistol and was captured in Columbus Circle after fleeing three blocks. His mother had arrived from Kansas City hours earlier.

New York Alexander R. Hodges University of Kansas Hodges Kansas City 54Th Street Columbus Circle

Lions Nominate Officers for Next Wednesday Election

The Lions club at Stratfield hotel held a luncheon meeting with a nominating committee report. Officers nominated: President William S Hewlett, first VP Dr Bo M Parmelee, second VP J C Moore, third VP E Beach, Secretary Ernest M Butler, Treasurer Ralph Sprague, and directors Bart Lakeman H Bertilson Herbert I Hianson Thomas Good James T Kane. The annual election is next Wednesday followed by a reception for the American Legion commander at the hotel bill room. Dr Edward N DeWitt shared opinions on France and the United States from his European travels noting French views of Americans as self seeking, and commenting on Vienna, Switzerland, and Mussolini. He praised Swiss railways run by electricity, Vienna autopsies, Strauss centennial celebrations, and Mussolini’s perceived strength. He concluded that many travelers are glad to return to the United States.

Lions Club Stratfield Hotel Edward N. DeWitt RM. Leonard Welfare Committee William 8. Hewlett Bo M. Parmalee J. C Moore E. Beach Ernest M. Butler Ralph Sprague Bart Lake U. S United States Dewitt Europe University of Vienna America France Germany Switzerland de Witt

Methodist Youths See Vulgarity in Movies

Whicago May 18 AP The Lipworth Ledger Epworth league survey reports Methodist youths see vulgarity in films. Delta California winner Lire Strimple denounces producers claim that movies educate etiquette. Concern centers on sensational plays and the impact on moral life.

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Garden supplies and ready made awnings advertised in store window

The advertisement lists ready made awnings and window shades plus a wide range of garden tools and prices. Items include lawn mowers from 8 to 17 dollars, hoses, pruners, shears, rakes, trowels, and bamboo or wood lawn rakes. Also featured are garden sets for children, porch shades, and galvanized screen doors with various sizes and finishes. Fourth floor rear and third floor center showrooms noted.

Couch Hammocks For Warm Days

Hammocks of many types and colors shown at reasonable prices. Heavy duck canvas striped in green, khaki or grey with back chain suspension priced at 19.80. Glider couches with frame and upholstered backs in striped canvas priced at 29. Hammock frames 3.75 each. Third floor.

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