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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1926

Page

16

Wynkoop Urges Bigger School Spending Nationally

Education is the sole governmental agency seen as preventing social ills said John B. Wynkoop, Bridgeport public schools head and NASBO president, in a WCWS radio talk. He urged sustained investment in public education to lower tax burdens for crime and charity, arguing education fuels security and productivity.

John B. Wynkoop Bridgeport Public Schools National Association of Schoal WCWS National Education Week Wynkoop

Foremost Shriner Visits Nobles Here

Imperial Potentate David Crossland and party arrive in New London for Shrine visits. Guests include Potentates Schwarz and Gailer, Chief Rabban Grover Sweet, Assistant Rabban Homer Knox, and many notable attendees from Pyramid, Sphinx, and Kismet temples. A formal dinner and reception followed at the Stratfield Hotel with Yale band performances and numerous local dignitaries in attendance.

Women Voters Hear Talk by Institute Head in New Haven

Dr Stephen Duggan head of the Institute of International Education spoke at the Connecticut League of Women Voters annual cooperation dinner in New Haven. He praised the League of Nations and noted reforms, Germany’s admission, and evolving balance of powers. Other speakers included Professor Henry W Lawrence and Hartford attorney Herbert K Smith as the convention discussed budgets, legislation, and public welfare reports.

New Haven League of Nations Stephen Duggan Institute of International Education Connecticut League of Women Voters Br. Duggan League Germany Europe Spain Brazil Lovarna Press Laawrence League of Women Voters Henry W. Lawrence Connecticut Women's College Lawrence Vorey T. Walden Anily Whitney Connecticut Lakeville Gala Finance Jury Service For Women

List of Stamford Danbury and New Haven Residents

A long list of names and residences from Stamford Danbury New Haven and Norwalk including Polly Jennings T Aurette Guild Samford Danbury Mrs J New Haven Dorothy TL Bar Mis tram Ruth Cobling Beers H M Van Stone Albert Leclesire Emily erles Roland Lane Howard Palmer Robin Danbury Hurley Danbury Higson Fred Brown Reba Brown Danbury W Is and Mra WLP Oscar Love Fos Root Osborne Tuttle West Haven William Wilson Beverly Throckmorte Michael Aric Flavin Elwin Smithy Fredstick Benne Viola Bnor Ist er Mira Margaret Wargo George Anderson Py Denison Vouner Virginis King Charles Sietson Mrs Dwight Suuth Wround W L dasdine Bennis Bt Joseph Gordon Kimberlyn Wil lino AL tl ns S Strang Hugo Sevtute Mrs Willam Seate A Ffer Viola Avidler Rush Reeves Ar Alerthe Bevingur Jamies Fa Nor Mes George Sip Yo Me Hall Raymond Yi tis Sipe Louise Mmenesar Frank Becker Frana Laurel Alten Iiel Foland Myron Crofon EC Crofant BE Beers De Vorest Palmer Stamford Adelyna Schirmer New Haven Percy Gardener West Haven Tessie Dunning Norwalk William Brown F Geine Edward Kimberly Harriet Kimberly Joseph A Yates Elmer Holmes Frank B Smith St Johnson Charles Cellatly Ruth Smith Paul I Grimes J A Bneman Emily Somerset Alfred Somerset Large Pengue George L White Hetty Cosmith G G Durrin Gladya Pettigrew Wilson Highmore New London

Pauline Jennings T. Aurette Stamford A. Robinson Danbury Myr Arthur Hurley Har Fred H. Higson Howard Dal Fred Brown Reba Brown Danbur W. Is Ns Ifelen S. Strang Hugo Willam Seater Viola Avidler Rush Reeves Alerthe Jamies Raymond Yi Louise Mmenesar Frank Becker Frana Laurel MM. Alten Iiel. Foland H.W. Puan Jennie Birkeman Wwe Dl. . Lane Miatharine Lund

Constable Sought As Inmate Of Jail

A Norwalk resident entered the county jail on North avenue and insisted Constable Elwood of Fairfield was an inmate. He asked to see Elwood and argued he had a fine and coat for him. The keeper checked the register, found no such name, and the man admitted he was mistaken, prompting a laugh from staff.

North Avenue Norwalk LE. &. Elwood Fairfield Mtwood Lignan Hlwood Lwowd Elwood Tere

Man Held on Deserter Charge From U S Navy

Olaf Norley alias Hale Nelson twenty three of Minnenta was arrested yesterday afternoon on a charge of breach of the peace. He was picked up by the Stratford police and brought to Bridgeport. Norley is wanted as a deserter from the United States Navy.

Olaf Norley Hale Nelson Minnenta Stratford Bridgeport Norley Uited States Navy

Alderman Spends Small Sum in Re-election Campaign

The report shows Alderman John H. Martin spent 4.50 to win re-election in the Sixth district with expenses mainly for advertising. Opponent John J. Glilu ran in the Third district but was unsuccessful. Total outlay included about 1004 post cards and 100 posters costing 20.80.

John H. Martin John J. Qlilu Arent

Coroner Clears Three Drivers in 1928 Fatal Pedestrian Runs

Coroner Joan Phelan ruled three pedestrian deaths in Stratford Fairfield and Norwalk accidental. Elizabeth Costigan 48 Stratford died November 1 after being struck on Barnum avenue by Henry Stratton. James Bowman 68 Norwalk died at St Vincent’s Hospital after crossing Mill Plain road and being hit by Richard Williams. Lena Skudovits 67 Norwalk died October 31 on South Main street after car driven by Bertha Schwartz could not stop for slippery road conditions.

Joan J. Phelan Stratford Fairfield Norwalk Elizabeth Costigan Stratton Bridgeport St. Vincent's Hospital James Bowman King's Highway Richard Will South Main Street South Norwalk Bertha ©. Schwartz Belle Island Schwarz

Elm City Woman Killed by Auto

Nov. 8. A Elm City woman Mia Sarah Gillitz, sixty five, was struck by an automobile while crossing the street and died two hours later. The driver Cyril Kelly is held on $400 bond on a reckless driving charge pending investigation.

NEW Mia Sarah Gillitz Cyril & Kelly

Wallingford seeks health fund to immunize students

Wallingford health officer Dyrk T. Sheehan urged the court of burgesses to boost the health appropriation. He argued the extra money would allow immunization of every student in the local schools against diphtheria.

Wallingford Dyrk T. Sheehan Court of Burgesses

North End Improvement Meeting Postponed Indefinitely

The North End Improvement Association meeting at Hill side Volunteer Fire Hall was postponed indefinitely due to inclement weather.

North End

Would You Like to Be Attractive Advertisement Claim

A vintage advertisement promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a health aid for women. It asserts beauty and vitality come from improved health and claims many women have benefited over the years.

Rudy Leautitu Lydia E. Pinkhan Bydis Pinkman Vydia E. Pinkham R. N. Franken Gold St Omaha Nebr Lydia E. Pinkham

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