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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1927
Page
2
An advertisement touts Cuxative LACAID QUINEST tablets as a cure for a cold in one day. It mentions the site Proven Remedy The First and Original Wald and Grip Tablet, urging readers to seek the signature of KE. W. Grove on the day.
Notice is hereby given that the Agricultural Experiment Station at 123 Huntington Street New Haven will hold a hearing on November 12 1927 at 10 o clock a.m. to consider proposed amendments under Chapter 1 Public Acts of 192. Attendees may present arguments in person or through attorneys. William If Slate Director.
In Bridgeport Probate District an administrator seeks order to sell real estate belonging to the estate of Clementina Partetis deceased. The petition, filed in the district court, has been set for hearing on the twenty third day of November with notice to all interested parties and to return the decree to the court.
Fragmented obituary note mentions burial details and a memorial at Seaviey on the 12th. Names appear garbled but include references to a Barret avenue and a memorial service time.
Bay Scout committee members meet at 6 tonight in the Golden Hill tea room at the armory. Open to the public, the meeting previews a Bridgeport jamboree with scoutcraft displays, contests, and exhibitions to show scouting work in the city. Attending are W. Dindtey Clark Troop 93 chair. Maximillian Zorn Troop 1 Stratford. Ralph Schsalman Troop 16. Rev. Howard B. Warren Troop 42. Ralph D. Mount Troop 19. Horton S. Saunders Troop George Frost Troop 1 Seascouts. Fred Reidenbach Troop 41. William Phalen.
Epstein acquires a Galatic May venue property at auction for 816 200. The parcel on Mein Street includes 11 buildings, depth details missing, and is subject to a 15000 mortgage. A gasoline station permit is granted. Attorney J. J. Colin represents dissolution of a partnership. Adolph Lederer served as auctioneer. Tax list shows 14000 value.
Bridgeport and New Haven Chevrolet dealers held a victory dinner after defeating the New York branch in recent sales campaigns. About 100 were present as Bridgeport and New Haven dealers gave short addresses.
In observance of the holiday, banking houses will close for the entire day, affecting normal operations and customer services. Offices, ATMs, and digital banking access may experience limited hours or interruptions. Customers are advised to plan transactions accordingly.
A Hartford audience hears Miss Helen Murphy argue that advertising should rely on impression rather than persuasion. She notes shifts in auto advertising toward imagery and suggested that readers form their own judgments. Major Ladd reports flood cleanup progress at Brainard Field and rail service delays ease as relief efforts organize districts along the Hartford riverfront.
Senator Reed argued the wet and dry issue distracts from broader governance. He urged addressing river development, irrigation, and general reforms to curb corruption, enhance federal efficiency, and aid farmers and merchants along the Mississippi Valley. He noted long-term dam projects on Ohio and Mississippi rivers require federal coordination and funding.
Vermont appeals for flood relief as Governor Weeks plans to convene the emergency board to assess needs. State highway officials, agriculture officials, and utility crews coordinate temporary repairs and relief efforts while mail and rail services are reorganized to reach affected towns.
Christ Church to host a masquerade for members and friends at the Courtland Street parish house on Saturday night November 12 under church society auspices. Indoor fireworks and refreshments advertised though some details kept secret by the committee. Attendance expected to be large with many parishioners and friends from the community.
St Stephen's and St Augustine's Holy Name societies hosted a dinner with visiting members and Children of Mary from St Elizabeth church. Rev Stephen Chernitzky and Rev Jose Gatley spoke as Frank Kish and John Cot offered thanks. Afterward bowling billiards and cards provided competition with St Augustine's winning billiards and cards while St Stephen's led in other events.
George F Baker president of First National Bank of New York and noted financier was reported slightly indisposed at his home in New York City. Doctors had not been summoned and the illness was described as trivial.
Obituaries for Dewey W Howsie of Leroy and Hover of Nichols note survivors including spouse, son James Stevens, mother Mrs Charles Walker of Bridgeport, sisters and brothers, with private funeral at Nichols. Additional notices cover Eugene J Keegsle, Thomas Paulkis, Katherine Clancy, Mrs Barrett, Mrs Lilian J Gray, William H Christianson, Annie Bradley, and others with funeral details in Bridgeport area churches and cemeteries.
Foreign War Veterans of the Raymond W Harris post will hold their annual Armistice Day entertainment and dance at the Ritz tomorrow night. A state V F W parade and ceremonies are planned in New Haven with Bridgeport attendees returning for the post dance. The event serves as a reunion for veterans under committee led by Willan Roberts and others.
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