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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1926

Page

28

Insurance Agent Held On Charges In Stamford

Stamford May 24 Special Herbert W. Van Sciver according to the state Insurance commissioners office has been soliciting insurance there without a license at various times since October 1924 when his license was revoked As a result he is under arrest and is held in bail of 500 for hearing Tuesday State Policeman Charles Quigley who arrested Van Sciver says that he not only solicited Insurance but also pocketed premiums This forenoon Guigley had checked up 60 in premiums alleged to have been thus appropriated.

Stamford Herbert W. van Sciver State Insurance Commissioners Office Charles Quigley van Sciver Guigley

Doctors silent on M Cormick case in Boston

Speculation swirled on May 28 about Harald F McCormick's gland treatment after a failed 192% gland grafting operation. Doctors at Evans Memorial offered no comment on metabolism studies, while outsiders doubted renewed youth through gland implants.

Boston Harald F McCormick Chicago Ganna Walaka Evans’ Memorial Massachusetts Homeopathic Hospital McCormick Harvester Stanley W McCormick Catherine M Dexter Commonwealth Avenue

Concert and events in Monroe May 28 29 1930s

Monroe May 26 Special reports a choir concert at Tsong Hill firehouse for Lady Martha Chapter E. 8 and a Town Hall event May 29 to aid the Grange building fund. Notices of local visits illness school substitutions, Field Day May 28 at Lower Stepney, and jury duty in Bridgeport. Gratitude extended to Monroe and Stepney fire companies for barn fire response.

Grange Building Fund Solon B Wales California Paul Blatz Henry Blatz Long Hill Edward Lee Stepney Frederik Sherman Charles F. Nichols Cutlers Farms School Lower Stepney Louis B. Beardsley Bridgeport Arthur Curtisa Monroe

Memorial Day plans and local club events in Stratford

Stratford residents plan Memorial Day with parade and morning exercises from Paradise Green to Academy Hill, plus activities at Mill River country club and Pootatuck Yacht club. Golf matches, a ladies putting contest, and a noon luncheon are on the schedule, with post ceremonies leisure at beaches and other venues.

Stratford Mill River Country Club Paradise Green Academy Hill Soldiers Monument Monument Pootatuck Yacht Club Lordship Othe Walter Goddard

Sogony A A Holds Successful Dance At Ritz

The Standard Of SUmploses Athletic association staged a social dance at the Ritz last night to foster fellowship among members and friends. About 100 attendees enjoyed vocal selections by Daniel Santon and Charles Stanton, with Dom Cre.

Social club notes on dances and outings

The association sponsors a ball team and a bowling league and will plan summer outings. Small social evenings occur at intervals. The dance committee includes David Osborne as chairman, plus James Reilly, William Burke, and William Leahy. Mother’s Day arrives on Sunday. Father’s Day follows Friday with other notes.

Water rate hearing to be resumed today in Hartford

The Public Utilities Commission continues the Bridgeport Hydraulic Co rate hike hearing in Hartford today at 4:30 p.m. Witnesses include hydraulic engineer Nicholas S Hill and accountant WR Gore, plus banker James S Newell from Boston. City and aldermanic attorneys oppose the petition with city engineers aiding the challenge.

Public Utilities Commission Bridgeport Hydraulic Co Hartford Water Company Nicholas S Hill WR Gore James S Newell Boston Hydraulic Co Arthur M Marsh Vincent L Keating E M, Day Petitionere Alex TL. DeLaney Henry Greenstein James Harding Fuller & McClintock New York

Huntington Social Notes From May Weekend Gatherings

Miss Adaline Baldwin of Shelton stayed with Mr and Mrs Kurt Zeigner on Huntington street. Josiah Carson and Edward Ferguson drove to Newburg N Y to visit friends. Guests included Mr and Mrs Herbert C Ferris and Miss Dorothy Ferris. Curtiss and Kenneth Ferris spent Sunday with Mrs Herbert C Batchelor in Waterbury. Mrs John B Rugs visited Springfield Monday. Robin Schneider hosted visitors from Booths Hill street with Louis Grogs Samuel Kauffman Edward Whitlock and Misses Pearl Mabel and Virginia Whitlock of Stratford. Curtiss Tracy and three daughters returned to Auburndale Massachusetts after a few days with Miss Annie Brooks of White Hills. Edwin C Wixom ill for several days. Mrs Willam Finnch’s daughter staying with her. A dog roast at Robert Erickson’s drew about 40 attendees from Shelton and White Hill with marshmallows coffee and games. Mrs Edward A Reers Miss Ted M Beardley and Mr Frank Olmstead spent Monday in Bridgeport. The Cribleys and Helen Cribley visited Torrington for Mrs Cribley’s uncle’s funeral.

Huntington Adaline Baldwin Shelton Kurt Zeigner Huntington Street Josiah Carson Edward Ferguson Newburg Herbert C Ferris Dorothy Ferris Curtiss Kenneth Ferris Vstors Hebert C. Batchelor Waterbury John B. Rugs Springfield Robin Schneider Booths Hill Street Louis Grogs Samuel Kauffman Bridgeport Edward Whitlock Pewurl Mabel Virginia Whitlock Stratford Curtiss Tracy Auburndale Mass Annie Brooks White Iills Edwin C. Wixom Ben Seveal Haye Willam Finnch Robeart Erickon White Hill Edward A Reers Tet M Beardley Imrr Frank Olmstead Tsena Cribley Helen Cribley Bound View Avenue Torrington Cribley

New Bags and Broadcloth Blouses Offer Smart Fall Wear

A special group features Silk Faille and Moire Lizard Grain feather pouch bags with covered or metal frames and inside frame change purse and mirror. Available in black, tan, gray, blue and green. New Broadcloth Blouses for Sports Wear at $2, imported broadcloth with Hylo, Peter Pan or Derby collars, white or tan, long sleeves, sizes 34 to 44.

Pongee Costume Slips Highlight Practical Hemstitched Style

A catalog note promotes Pongee Costume Slips with hemstitched top and straps, shadow-proof hems and inverted back plaits. Available in sizes 34 to 44 at 2.98 dollars and sizes up to 50 at 3.98 dollars.

Gay Sport Ties 75e and 1

In new polka dots and stripes they add color to plain blouses and frocks. Heavy crepe de chine fabrics appear in four in hand and Windsor neckwear styles.

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