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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1926

Page

2

Abandon Tradition In New England Ad Urges

Worcester reports M. L. Wilson vice president of the Blackman company of New York urged abandoning old New England traditions in industry at the New England district advertising association convention. He warned tradition could become a fetish as the region shifts toward modern tools, especially advertising, to reach its objectives. John Cline of the New Haven Journal Courier also spoke.

Worcester New England M. L. Wilson Blackman Company of New York Seconl International Advertising Association John Cline The New Haven Journal Courier

Boston Club to Lead 1927 International Advertising Meet

The 1927 convention was held in Boston or nearby, with Easttat Gae named chair and BC Myers of Watecure chosen secretary-treasure. Major Patrick F. O’Keefe of the Boston Club was selected as the second New England member on the International commission, while the president serves as the first member. Gov Freeman of Cotenius is set to speak, with others addressing training future advertising leaders and New England meeting changes.

Easttat Gae Myers Watecure Patrick F. O'Keefe Boston Club New Ineland International Commission Boston Eitkers Thia Gov. Freeman Cotenius Op i Compauny New York Rearden Surryard Graduate Schoo Olyebuty B. Kertfond Newston Center Massoon Cam - Tmck New England

Skyscrapers Ruin City Life Cited By Counsel At Gathering

At the National Municipal League convention in New York City, counsel derided skyscrapers as a social scourge comparable to cholera and yellow fever, claiming they worsen urban life by fueling subways and traffic and harming children in city playgrounds. University of Michigan professor Thomas H. Reed urged rural local government expansion, saying townships are ill-suited for modern needs and should be abolished. In Willimantic, Charles De Villers, a prominent druggist, died after weeks of illness at age fifty after operating a local drug store for years.

ST Boulis Agid Thery H. Curran Coine Ely New York National Municipal League Co. DE Villers Willimantic Charles de Villers Imto ATS

Minister Reported Dead In Japanese Train Wreck Alive

AP reports Reverend David Spencer believed killed in a Japanese train wreck last August. A letter to his brother showed the body mistaken for a traveling insurance representative. Spencer had stayed in Tokyo for a missionary meeting and planned to ride to Kumamoto the next day. He later learned the passenger list bore his name and told railroad officials he was alive, prompting an investigation that confirmed the corpse was the insurance man’s.

London Nev David Spencer Japan Spencer Tokyo Kumamoto Sygencer Vo Lily Jetter

Cannon's Condition Reported Favorable

Danvita, Ill., Nov. AP. Dr. EO Willenson says Laele Joe Cannon's heart is regular and he ate a good breakfast. The end may come any time. at ninety, age brings uncertainty. Appetite is waning but he does not sit up to eat as much.

Danvitah Llis Laele Joe” Cannon EO Willaenson Jrmes Ome

Stolen fur coats from Boston store in morning raid

Two men in a car smashed a store window at the J. P. Uplander company in Boston and fled with mink coats valued at about 8 000 dollars. The crime, the latest in a string of depredations, involved one man at the wheel while another acted inside.

Boston J. P. Uplander Company

Civitan Club Adopts Several Constitutional Changes

Civitan members approved multiple constitutional amendments at a Strat field Hotel meeting. Dues drop to 12 per year and new members have 60 days to pay a 25 initiation fee. The session focused on committee provisions with an added assistant secretary among the changes.

Civitan Club Stratfield Hotel Lst

Immigrant Merchant Conrad Buckingham Dies at 71

Conrad Buckingham a self made Southport businessman and former Fairfield town official died suddenly Monday at his car in front of his Conrad Buckingham Coal and Wood company. Born in Fairfield he came to Ansonia at fourteen and built a fuel and grain empire. Survived by his wife Anna Sherwood two daughters Mrs William Middlebreck and Mrs Francis Treadwell and son Clyde S Buckingham with another son John Buckingham. Funeral Thursday 2 30 pm at Mill Hill residence. interment Oaklawn Cemetery.

Conrad Buckingham Southport J. Birgo Ansonia Iis Clyde Fairfield Trinity Episcopa Church Anna U. Sherwood William TH. Middlebreck Francis B. Treadwell Clyde S Buckingham John Buckingham Mill Hill William Schroeder Oaklawn

Republicans win in Greek election in Athens report

Official estimates show the Republicans winning a parliamentary majority with 163 seats against 121 for others. Royalist and centrist factions tally 65, 47, and 7 seats respectively, plus independents. Prime Minister Kondylis plans to withdraw, with George Kafandaris set to assume premiership.

Athens Greece Nasy FAP M. Isaldaren Metaxas Macedonia Thrace Thessaly Kondylis Pangatos George Kafandaris M. Kafandaris Progressive Liberals Venizelos

Fight to Break Will in East Haven Trust Challenge

A probate contest in Civil Superior Court challenges the will of Hagaman, blames lack of testamentary capacity and undue influence, and seeks to overturn the estate valued over 300000 left to East Haven. Plaintiffs Samuel M Swartwout John J Swartwout and Caroline S Nagengast of Poughkeepsie argue Hagaman signed under influence before dying at Giare hospital two days later.

Yale Ssac Hagaman East Haven Christopher So Avery Samuel M John J. Swartwout Caroline S. Nagengast Poughkenpele NS. VL Hagaman Tiaraian Giare

Humane Society Receives Five Thousand Dollar Gift

Hartford November 4 The meeting of the board discussed a donation to the Humane Society from the estate of a local benefactor. The gift totals about five thousand dollars and will support the society’s work.

Europe Must Learn Value of Peace and Get Aid S Opinion

New Haven November 4 AP Professor Edwin M Borchard of Yale Law School told an audience that Europe must realize peace is more important than power and prestige and show willingness to sacrifice for international peace for the United States to fund League of Nations efforts. He warned against panaceas and questioned the league's practicality while noting Europe faces unstable boundaries and economic tensions. a League as a conciliator could aid, but only with genuine self interest and gradual reforms.

Europe New Haven United States League of Nations Edwin M. Borchard Yale Law School League of Nationa Permanent Court League Rainaciies Russia

First Orthodox Glass Is Formed

The Congregation Adath Israel opened a new religious school at the corner of Kossuth street and East Washington avenue on Sunday morning November 7. The school aims to teach Jewish children history and ideals through modern methods and traditional practice. Classes cover Bible Jewish history and ceremonials under qualified teachers. It is Bridgeport’s first Orthodox Sunday school. Parents should register children ages five to fifteen, with another registration on Sunday morning from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Special emphasis is on boys of confirmation age.

Congregation Adath Israel Kossuth Street East Washington Avenue Bridgeport

Labor unions challenge sheriff policy in Plymouth case

Boston date line reports Judge Pierce dismissing a mandamus petition by Plymouth labor leaders and Brockton unions seeking to force county commissioners to charge Sheriff Earl Blake with using office to enrich herself and harm inmates. Ruling: private individuals cannot pursue such action. only the attorney general may represent the public.

Boston Pierce Supreme Court Today Fymouth Inderbree Aiternes

Woman Wins Alimony From Harlem Brewer

A Harlem brewer, Mrs Unoina Krume of Stamford, gains alimony in a divorce case filed last year. The Supreme Court, under Justice Worsehauser, grants Mrs Krume weekly support of 770 dollars while pendente lite. The case alleges failure to provide and related financial claims amid a disputed separation becoming a court action.

Whith Plains Supreme Court Worsehauser Lelay Unoina Krume- Immher Stamford Krumenakee Harlem Krumenaker Roy

Katy Signs In Stores Hint At A Pledge

signs in shop windows claim hats or pianos Katy bought or chose appear throughout town. the narrator asks if you recognize the idea and mentions a pledge and Gladys's upcoming visit.

Katy

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