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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1927

Page

11

Milford Fire Department picks officers for coming year

Milford No 3 Chemical Company holds nominations for officer posts with Crossin J Harold Blichteledt First Lieutenant George Ho Felton Junior Lieutenant Charles Wright Secretary Charles Northrope Treasurer Joseph D Kavanagh. Election will occur at the annual meeting the second Wednesday in November.

Milford Chemical Company Milfed Fire Department Crossin Harold Blichteledt George Ho Felton Charles J) Wright Charles Northrope Joseph D Kavanagh Freda Seeman Frank Seeman Louis Becker High Street Satuday Biersteis New York Becker Wis Beckers Bridgeport Turnpike Milford Hospital Milfed Holidas Ars Joseph Whitney New Haven Authority On International Affairs X. JL Church of Christ Congregational Mitfod High School Otrer Ngose Am New Eria Scarsdale Frouille New York Austany Manles Cheney Milford I. Cross Ube

Vacuum Oil Declares Special Dividend for Shareholders

Vacuum Oil announces a special dividend of one cent per share payable December 20 to stockholders of record as of October 30. The payment mirrors the regular quarterly dividend, maintaining the same rate as in 1996.

Sofcrum Oil Comte Ours

Unclear OCR fragment about a professor's death and origins

An unclear excerpt reports a professor, possibly from Cornell or Baltimore, dying after illness. It mentions a 1887 date and ties to universities and a Corner field, but readable details are fragmentary and uncertain.

Penny Wins Annual Civitan Tie Contest

At yesterday's weekly luncheon of the Bilegeport Chilton club at Strat field the annual funny tie contest ended in a triple tie among Claence O Liste Maxwell Griffith and Frank Penny on three ballots A non member guest broke the tie by awarding the prize to Frank Penny Frank later confessed the neck gear was the work of Mrs Penny The door prize went to Arthur M Mitchell

Bilegeport Chilton Club Stratfield Claence O Liste Maxwell Griffith Frank Penny Frank Penny Frank Mrs Penny Arthur M Mitchell

Lewis Named in New Charge of Mail Defrauding

A U S government indictment accuses Lewis of further mail fraud involving alleged schemes across seven counties. The case cites large sums lent by associates and promises of repayment with interest, as authorities seek six months in prison and a $1500 fine.

Lewis Los Angeles iBy Arto Elted Press Sum

Bank Heist In Texas Nets Over Twenty Thousand Dollars

Unmasked men robbed the Dust Nations bank in Tooo5 Gms this afternoon. They tied up the cashier and a clerk in the vault and escaped with loot estimated between $29,000 and $54,219.

Texas Bandits Callstov Nervad Pes Dust Nations Gms

Oldest Penston and Early Life of Muir Tirash Soldier

The survey highlights Muir Tirash, a 107 year old Southern Black former slave born in Georgia who served in the Lor foment era. It notes his 40 years of work, a June 1994 entry as stableman at a national park depot, and a 1972 reenlistment under a delay. Also mentions Charles Ford of Minnesota born April 1825 and John Quincy Adams as SA I President who served during the War of 1812.

Muir Tirash Chrissopher Bone Chichama Aelay Capebe Price Willng Charles Ford Minnesota John Jauney Adams

Unclear Fragmentary Text About Mussolini Era Group

Fragmentary OCR mentions a character identified with Mussolini and a society of people opposed or rejected by someone named Fussolin, conveying a distorted historical reference without coherent detail or clear event.

Fragmentary OCR Note Highlights Obscure Phrases

A scrambled OCR fragment mentions various garbled terms and names with little discernible context. It reads like stray letters and partial words, offering no clear event, person, or place to anchor a proper news item.

Westport Heater Ignites Fire At Mrs Armstrong Home

A portable heater caused a fire at the home of Mrs Ferry Armstrong in Westport, damaging the house owned by Edward Von Cisticbeg. Fire crews from Westport responded after two plumbers nearby helped contain the blaze. damage was estimated at 150 dollars.

Westport Westpat Ferry Armstrong Badley Edward von Cisticbeg Pullman and Comley Sillman and Gedires Company Bridgeport Board Builders W Mansfield Bansfiel Suliman Godfrey

Town appoints special constable and police plans outlined

Town records note Edward Birge George K Perry are appointed as special constables by selectmen. Emma M Doherty and Adele K Gtl grant Connecticut Light and Power permission to place poles on their property in Witten road near William S Hatt well, actor known for westerns. Police tactics include Hovey Allen recovery, patrols in greens farms, and staffing plans for new officers with Charlies J Quigley joining after uniform issue. Armistice Day Legion ball schedule shifts, Halloween events, and community meetings at Bedford House and local schools are reported along with notes on local social groups and incidents including a grape scam involving a man claiming Pacific coast ties.

Edward Birge George K Perry Compo Mills Emma M Doherty Adele K Gtl Réu Con Necticut Light and Power Company Poes Witten Road William S. Hatt William Wislick Greens Farms Tukey Ratroad Mas Katherine Wis- Vick Eless Hovey Llen Allen Frank van Scleetman King W Mansfield John A Dolan Charlies J Quigley Walter Brown Quigley Galvatore Frating Te Regula Matthiss Bedford Elementary School Myrtle Avenue Mary Hughes Git Friendly Aid Society of New York Needlework Guild Bedford House Fank Vitell Westpol Arcudi

Marathon runner nears New York on daunting 8000 mile trek

veteran Boston marathoner William H Busch passes through Bridgeport on the final lap of his 8000 mile run from Los Angeles to New York. He carries Major Quiet's letter to Maya and expects to reach New York tomorrow at 2 pm after crossing dense crowds and fatigue.

Allentown William H Busch Maathon Boston Los Angeles New York Maya Walker New York Ad

Armistice Day Air Meet Planned in Wallingford

An Armistice Day air meet is planned in Wallingford with local officials and community groups expected to participate. The event aims to honor veterans and feature displays from military and civilian aviation groups.

Wallingford

Weston MPster Naot and Pauly Ye Street Saga

A scrambled OCR fragment mentions Weston and Pauly and a street scene. It hints at a local incident or listing, with unclear names and places. The readable words point to a geographic setting and possible street names without coherent events or dates.

Mpster Pauly Ley Street Spa Ott Dubay Cay the Vale

Rotary Club May Change Its By-Laws

Rotary club contemplates amendments to its by laws and standing committees at a luncheon meeting held at the Stratfield hotel. William Hammill received a goldfish emblem for a song leading contest won by Bruce F Young who is to pass it on. Each member was presented with a leather roster book as part of the gathering.

William Hammill Rotary Club Stratfield Hotel Goldfish New York City Bruce F Young Mr Hammell Unce

Convention Creates Central Committee On Aims And Objects

Under the vote of the convention a new committee on Aims and Objects will be formed as a central group committee. The chairmen of the other committees will be members of this central body.

Rhode Island panel names Saspec plateau site for state airport

A special committee appointed by Governor Pothier recommends Saspec plateau as the site for Rhode Island’s state airport. The location lies nine miles from the center of Providence and was chosen after review by the committee.

Rhode Island Providence R I Associated Press Pothier Saspec Plateau Providence

Man Held For Assaulting His Wife in Stamford Norwalk

Martin Hamilton of 28 Cress Street Norwalk was bound over to the next term of the Criminal Superior Court in Bridgeport after arraignment in Stamford City Court on a charge with intent to kill his wife. The couple separated two years ago after marriage and lived apart. the incident occurred October 16 when Mrs Hamilton was struck on the lead with a blunt instrument.

Stamford Moy Associated Press Martin Hamilton Cress Street Norwalk Criminal Superior Court Bridgeport Justus J Fennell Hamilton

Woman Declares Husband Attacked During Stroll

A woman testified she was assaulted while walking along a street and later identified her husband as the assailant. Police investigated the incident and records indicate ongoing legal action.

Strument

New Britain Man Ends His Life by Hanging

Dimitry Stojan, 41, committed death by his own action in his basement room at 35 LaSalle Court today. He affixed a rope to an overhead pipe, placed the noose around his neck, and jumped from a chair. No motive is known. A boy found the body at noon while looking for a pet cat. Stojan leaves no known relatives.

New Britain Navy iBy Associated Press Dimitry Stojan LaSalle Court Stojan

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