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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1927
Page
5
Stamford. Dominick Sansome nine of 51 Dean Street is treated at Stamford hospital for a fractured skull after being struck by a car driven by James Grasso of 194 Fairfield Avenue on Main Street last night.
An early 20th century advert promises rapid bunion and soft corn relief using Emerald OF antiseptic. It claims quick pain reduction and inflammation easing with a few drops on affected areas. The copy touts dramatic corn removal and guarantees from druggists.
Rev. Harry R. Miles reports 80 percent of Connecticut Congregational churches have yet to pay their share into the pastors annuity fund. He calls it an economic crime for early career ministers to miss the plan, noting 45 ordained in 15 years are in the fund while 39 are not. The fund, backed by the Pilgrim Memorial trust, aims to provide financial protection in old age with actuarial reserves supporting future annuity payments.
A discussion outlines the need for a national relief framework beyond state units. It argues ministers moving west require protection, urges cooperation between national and state boards, and promotes the Congregational annuity fund linked to Pilgrim Memorial as a cheaper, broader solution to support pastors and churches across Connecticut.
The sixtieth annual General Conference of Congregational Churches of Connecticut in Bridgeport heard Rev. Ernest M. Halliday urge systematic giving to missions. Other talks noted budget cuts in home and foreign missions and a merged temperance effort. Banquets and sessions drew clergy and delegates from diverse Connecticut churches.
Alan Wilson formerly of Danbury was arrested in Larchmont on October 20 for robbery in New England and is held in Westchester county jail after waiving a preliminary hearing. Detectives say he confessed to burglaries in West Haven Hartford Bridgeport and Boston. Quincy police say he is not wanted in the murder of Patrolman Alfred Hollis.
Under the auspices of the Advertise club of Bridgeport a pageant of advertising will be held at the Ritz on the evening of November 18. Local concerns will show what advertising is doing for Bridgeport with three by five foot panel board displays hung on walls to showcase copy and product.
Edward Grady of Vinestreet was hunting in Southbury when his shotgun became entangled and discharged. Buckshot struck his left leg below the knee as he crossed a fence. He was treated by Dr. W H O Nell and taken to Griffith hospital. the wounds, though severe, were not deemed dangerous.
Moe Levine, owner of a State street pool room, was fined 200 and sentenced to 60 days in jail in Police Court as a second offender under prohibition laws. Evidence included a gambling coyote with punchboards and a slot machine, obtained by state police, with an appeal noted.
President Coolidge intends to send his annual message to Congress to be read by clerks. He doubts he will appear in person to read the address at the White House.
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