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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1925

Page

12

Man Denies Cremation Of Body In Death Inquiry

James A Boyce of Defiance, Ohio, denies his body was cremated after a shooting death. His daughter Myrna, a history professor, came to claim papers bearing her father’s name found with a request for cremation. An undertaker’s statement sparked investigation as Boyce, aged 87, claims he left Chicago Oct 18 for Kansas City and seeks full inquiry. He has six children and formerly led Arkansas Normal College and Defiance College.

Cuyes James A Boyce Defiance College Defiance Ghio ‘ Boyce Myrna Transsylvania College Foxington Ky Boyce Chicapo Kansas City Rachel Dallas Texas Arkansas Normal College

Singer Delights at Stratfield Hotel Church Benefit

Miss Marjory Meyer with a voice of wide range and quality pleased a large audience last evening in the Stratfield hotel ballroom. The concert for St Raphizels church featured piano pupils Joseph P Cieero and Mie Viola Hudson, with Miss Lauret ta McGough Julius Chernoff assisting. Meyer’s program spanned moods, from dramatic to coloratura, including Queen of Sheba and Se Saran Rose, delivered with ease and a thrilling, sympathetic tone.

Marjory Meyer Stratfield Hotel St Raphizels Church Lauretta McGough Julius Chernoff Mie Viola Hudson Joseph P Cieero Miss Meyer Sheja Aiditi

Another Wilson joins Penn State roster in big stadium clash

Morgantown Va November 13 Penn State coach Hugo Bezdek and West Virginia's Ira Rodgers prepare for the dedication game as T C Mike Wilson is expected to start at left end for the Lions. Wilson, 22, 178 pounds, six feet, is in his second varsity season and has shown marked improvement. Mountaineer scouts note he is a tough blocker for ends and tackles.

Morgantown Hugo Bezdeke Penn State Ira Rodgers West Virginia Lions Mountaineers T. C Mike’) Wilson Stamp Notre Dame Wilson Gion

Fathers Attend Beardsley P T A Meeting in School

A large turnout of fathers and mothers filled Beardsley School for a Parent-Teacher Association meeting. Superintendent Carroll R Reed spoke on education and PTA benefits, introduced by Mrs W W Tomlinson. Miss Yennie Fitzroy performed Negro spirituals again at the audience’s request.

Beardsley School Carroll R Reed Wnw Tomlinson Yennie Fitzroy

Prince of Wales to share sporting time with king in London

The Prince of Wales will share the sporting timeligh t with his father King George in London for the next several days. The king recently left for Sweden and Suffolk to visit a wealthy subject and to partake in hunting. The royal pair remain noted as crack shots within the kingdom.

London Prince of Wales Sweden Wall Suffolk George

Wrinkles Removed While You Wait

A dubious beauty claim promotes a facial remedy using powdered beetroot and lemon juice to erase wrinkles in fifteen minutes with no rubbing. The ad promises a harmless, pleasant sensation and a candy-washed finish, claiming dramatic age-related improvements for cheeks and skin.

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Writes of Riff unmcent Sheean i¢ Special Corres pondent

The Felégram and the North American Newspaper Alliance report Sheean as a single correspondent garbed in the Djeliaba Moroccan dress. He covers Rif fighters defending arches against Spanish armies and fleets from the north and a French army of 206000 from the south.

Unmcent Sheean i Felégram Newpaper Riff Armie Sheeans Hilf Arches

Lead Doses For Cancer Care Questioned By Experts

New York November 11 A P reports Professor W Bell Bell's intravenous lead cancer treatment shown to be ineffective in animal tests Dr Francis Carter Wood Columbia University Crocker Research Laboratory notes many cancer therapies flash promising results but recur with relapse He cautions on judging Bell's cases without full records and long term outcomes.

New York Toronto Academy of Medicine W Bair Bell Francis Carter Wood Crocker Research Laboratory Columbia University Wood Bell

Hocking to Speak at Terry Course

Professor William E Hocking, former Yale philosophy professor and current Harvard scholar, will lecture this year for the Terry lectures on Religion in the Light of Science and Philosophy. The Terry foundation, created with a $75,000 gift from Dwuleht H Perry, holds sessions in New Haven and Fairfield County.

William E Hocking Yale Harvard Terry Founderies Dwuleht H Perry Terry New Haven Arthur Thomson Henry Worris Russell United Church Yale Alumni Association Fairfield County Hocking Alford Marvaid

Attractive convict in suicide attempt at Columbia County jail

Jean Cameron 25 of Chicago was gravely injured after firing a pistol at herself in a jail cell, snatching a guard’s pistol as he passed. She briefly regained consciousness and asked that her mother be notified.

Tildson N T Whitt Jean Cameron Chicago Trudson Carty Hospital Columbia County John Brennin Issui Belle Cameron Bellmore Avenue

Boston salary rise proposal for mayor sparks debate

November 11 AP dispatch from Boston notes a city council report urging a raise of the mayoral salary from 10 000 to 15 000 effective January 1 when Malcolm D G Nichole becomes Boston’s first Republican mayor in years. The plan reflects a push for higher compensation as a new administration begins.

Boston Currey Malcolm DG Nichole

Bridgeport Girl Scouts Showcase Homemaking Health Week

Girl Scout Week closed with demonstrations of homemaking health and community service. Bridgeport troops display badges in athletics arts health and first aid while promoting Americanization. Girl scouts aged 10 to eighteen lead open-air expeditions and garden woodcraft lessons with local library and school involved.

Bridgeport Yesteryear D M Read Fairfiled Southport Etout

Darien Bus Driving Fined Over Speeding After Police Trick

In Darien a pair of Bridgeport bus drivers William Steves and Edward Pelwellart were fined 25 dollars each for speeding a Blue Line Bus between Connecticut and New York. Their attorney Arthur Comley accused local police of deceit, claiming one motorcycle officer signaled to start and a second car overtook and arrested them. He argued the tactic was as improper as faking a medical episode to trigger an arrest. The court noted Darien police have become "seasoned" in such actions.

Darien Criminal Court of Common Pleas Arthur M Comley William Steves Edward P Pelwellart Bridgeport Frederick Hutford Blue Lire Bus Corporation Connecticut New York Comley

Necktie Maniac Sought By Police In Philadelphia

Police search for a man believed to have slain three Philadelphia women by strangulation since October 1. The latest victim Lena Weiner was found by her 13 year old daughter after school. Earlier victims Ola McCoy and Mary Murray were killed in their homes in similar fashion. Weiner died of strangulation with a necktie tied around her neck and a gag in her mouth. The intruder likely posed as a salesman to gain entry.

Philadelpiata Philadelphia Hoe Mra Lena Welner Ola McCoy Mary Murray Bergir

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