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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1927
Page
5
An ad promotes MeCoy s Cod Liver Oil tablets claiming dramatic weight loss and health benefits with a money back guarantee. It targets men and women, boasting rapid results and wide drugstore availability across America.
Historical ad copy for Petersons Ointment describing skin eruptions treatment. Claims quick, no matter previous disapproval of other remedies. Mentions price 35 cents a box and drug store availability.
Westport reports Edward Hitchcock of Owenoke Compo Beach paralyzed last July after diving into 18 inches of water. He remains in Norwalk Hospital with gradual recovery under special treatment. expected discharge in six weeks. Also notes local Legion parade honors, land purchases, garden club luncheon, and school bazaar plans amid town briefs.
Norfield Grange No. 3 in Weston elected officers led by Master Myron Waterbury and Treasurer Roger Fitch. Public Health Nurse program featured with speakers Miss Fanning and Mrs. Lillie Breitweise. A committee to discuss a public health nurse with town officials was formed. Various local residents and activities noted, including school closings and winter travels.
Deray, Nov. 13 By Special Correspondent John Kellaher of Hawthorne Avenue was struck and badly injured by a hit and run motorist last night at Main and Caroline Streets. This morning Lieutenant Urbane of the Derby police department arrested Carmine Mengule of 93 Eighth Street charged with reckless driving and evading responsibility. He was released on bond of $500. Kellaher was taken to Griffin hospital with a fracture of the left leg long gashes in his scalp and painful bruises and cuts about the body.
Milford residents form pinochle and pool squads as the Milford Wheel Club selects members for winter interclub play with Devon Improvement Association booked for matches. Names on the pinochle team include First Selectman Harry Merwin and Town Clerk William A. Rose among others. pool team lists Eugene Merritt and William A. Rose plus others. Also a Fort Trumbull Beach reception for Maurice Fogle as future pastor, plus Devon checkers event and St Peters Guild fair planned for November 30 with gifts and home cooked foods.
The Trumbull Fraternal organization elected officers on Friday night for January 27 installation. R W Miller named master. David Wakeley overseer. Miss Violetta Hull lecturer. Leonard Berger steward. Harold Peterson chaplain. Elizabeth Gilbert treasurer. Alice M Fuller secretary. Clarence Smith gatekeeper. Mrs Wilma Peterson ceres. Mrs Cora Tucker pomona. Emily Brown Flora. Vivian Ratchford lady assistant steward. Executive committee for three years chosen. W Brown alternate to state convention. Coffee served. plans for a postponed entertainment of David B Boothe of Stratford discussed for Monday night.
In Milford on Tuesday November 15 at 2 o clock a card party will be held at the D A R Chapter House under Milford High School senior class sponsorship. Monday November 14 the annual installation of George Van Horn Camp officers will occur, with members urged to attend. Mrs Edwin Rawley remains confined at home on Bridgeport Avenue due to illness.
Newtown officials report a nine thousand dollar increase in uncollected taxes at an adjourned town meeting held in the town hall. Tax Commissioner Blodgett’s plan to compile an alphabetical list of arrears is aimed at improving accuracy, with the town showing cash on hand and taxes payable totaling around forty eight thousand dollars. The meeting, attended by Selectmen, the treasurer, and the registrar of vital statistics, adjourned after about half an hour with few residents present.
Santiago dispatch reports that Britain and France protested to Bolivia over employing German army officers as Bolivian instructors in violation of the Versailles treaty. The officers reportedly became citizens of the Free City of Danzig to justify the arrangement, and a Bolivian memorandum with detailed explanations is being prepared for London and Paris.
Washington capstone of international events shown by formation of an association of newspaper correspondents to cover for foreign readers. Similar groups exist in major capitals like London Paris and Berlin as the story notes Washington’s role in world affairs.
Carol Takeuchi of Southport was charged with driving an automobile with improper brakes after a collision at Eliot and Center streets in Fairfield. She was summoned to appear before the Fairfield Town Court. The crash involved a car owned by Clarence B. Sturges of Sasco Hill and a car driven by Atonzo Muton, with slight damage noted. Police said Sturges’ car was nearly without brakes.
Norwalk police raided an alleged disorderly house at 107 Water Street at 11 o'clock Saturday night arresting John Gesera who formerly ran the Grand Union hotel now padlocked for liquor law violations. Gesera is charged with acting as a disorderly house. Two men and one woman were arrested as frequenters.
On Milford Turnpike a wet road caused a five person car crash Friday. The vehicle driven by Abraham Patoshnik of Portland Maine rolled over with no injuries among the occupants: M B Patchnik Morris Gottplatt Jack Goldblatt and Sadie Blumenthal all of Portland. Patashnik faced no police charges. Also noted are local events including Win-My-Chum week at Byworth Methodist church and various community items from Milford including Rotary memberships, juror lists, Sons of Veterans installation, and two marriages with trips to New York and the Bermudas.
Danbury banker Sterling H Fanton and Harold K Meeker, cut off by floods between Albury and Danbury, hunted and fished for food for ten days. With bridges swept and winter ferry service halted, they trekked to North Hero for a telegram home, later returning safe. News from other areas came slowly as supplies dwindled. They reached home late Saturday, recounting a harsh but oddly fulfilling ordeal. The Connecticut Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teacher associations plans a Danbury meeting at the Swedish Congregational Church, with attention to a state-wide country organization in Hartford County. A new nurses home and hospital addition for Danbury Hospital will begin in spring, funded by a $370,000 public drive, with the old home moved to continue hospital usage.
Redding residents attended the Fairfield County Farm Bureau meeting in Danbury. A car fire outside the hall was extinguished with water after a cigarette caused the blaze. Judge Shaw led members through the scene. The club hosts noted aviation topics and town pride efforts.
Huntington November reports a Mantingtes Toe company dance at the Huntington school hall where Miss Allen Gay of Stratford won best costume and Miss Olza Gotch of Huntington claimed funniest dress. Prizes went to men for amusing outfits judged by Clarence M Webb and others. Edith B. Clark won a prize at a Friday event and Ruth Cable of Bridgeport, along with Emily Athorne, was hosted by Miss Maud Sadler and Maaisy Sadler for a few days.
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