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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1927
Page
11
Police pursue several clues after Norman Weller 12 reports being bound gagged as youths ransacked his home on Boston Avenue. His mother Mrs Weiler filed the report and investigators, while noting no valuables were taken, are tracing the youths who followed his warning not to resist.
Miss Bridgeport of 1927 Antoinette Violet will reign as queen at the Pageant of Advertising at the Ritz to Night. She reviews a procession of Bridgeport beauties including Miss Bridgeport 1926 Florence Green, with exhibitors of panels around the hall walls. Lyman Corcoran appears as court jester in a prologue by Sara Sherman Pryor directed by Sara Sherman Pryor with assistance from Charles H. Armstrong Jr. A rehearsal drew participants from local factories stores and businesses, as the Advertising club gears up for a citywide showcase. The program begins at 8 pm with prizes to revue members and high school participants. Edwin J. Enoch Jr president of the club will read the revue scenario and announce prizes. Officers listed include R B Davis vice president Lara E Abell secretary Mildred Harrington treasurer.
Mayor Behrens praised Republican workers and club members in the Second district at Lithanian hall for their support. The victory dinner featured a 7 o clock turkey meal, entertainment, and dancing with performers including William T. Cole Edward Sheehan Herman Shelinsky Walter Barrett Vincent Benham Martin Howley and James A. Saunders. Director A J Northey introduced the mayor and closed with thanks to supporters.
Two petitions for divorce were filed in Superior court yesterday. Mary Smith of Bridgeport sued Frederick Smith of Stratford and Mary Burne of Norwalk sued Kenneth Burne, both alleging cruelty. Also reported: Carlos J. Avila of Newark, N J, an agent for Petroleum Heat and Power, arrested on a charge of passing bad checks totaled about 700 dollars.
Atlantic City officials and churchwomen clash over beauty pageants with the Atlantic County Federation of Church Women arguing the events harm morals and finances. They oppose pageant commercialization of the boardwalk, methods and publicity, while some defend the shows and the city may shift control from the Chamber of Commerce.
An amicable adjustment ends an action in Superior Court brought by William Wellnitz of Norwalk against William H. Casey of Bridgeport, president of Casey Marshall and Casey Realtors. Wellnitz alleged Casey failed to honor a June 2, 1926 agreement involving a $5,300 loan secured by a $45,000 mortgage on property on North Washington Avenue, Bridgeport, and promised repairs and tenant evictions. He sought return of the loan with interest or damages after a prior $21,898 bank mortgage foreclosed and was not redeemed before law day.
Watson P Hubbard of this city settled two actions against Firemen's Insurance Company of Newark and United Fireman's Insurance Company of Philadelphia. He sued for $1,000 from each for damages to his East Side home in spring 1926 during a series of fires police could not trace.
An old advertisement touts McCoy's Tablets as a guaranteed method to gain weight in 30 days for underweight men and women. It cites dramatic gains, includes testimonials, and promises a full refund if a 6 pound minimum is not reached after using four sixty cent boxes or two one dollar boxes.
A short note asserts women can gain weight quickly using McCoy's Tablets. It cites a woman who reportedly gained 15 pounds in five weeks and another who gained 18 pounds in six weeks. The tone targets health improvement.
A reader claims rapid health gains after starting a regimen from McCoy's. The message from Atlantic City reports the man lost indigestion and gas, improved sleep and appetite, and feels like a new man after five weeks.
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