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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1926

Page

7

Fourth Arrest in Lottery Clean-Up Here

The fourth arrest in the campaign against lottery ticket selling occurred near noon yesterday as Joseph Bunyak was taken into custody on a warrant by State Attorney William H. Comley. He was held on $3,000 bonds after arrest by Police Sergeant Frank Virelli. Elizabeth He is said to have sold tickets for Connie Lewis while acting as sole agent for another lottery type. State's Attorney Comley described the spread of this gambling and noted more arrests followed. Clifford Connie Lewis and George Dutch Sherwood were seized on bench warrants and released on $5,000 bonds awaiting trial in December.

Joseph Bunyak Caa William Ho Comie Owas Frank Virelli Pole Ruyvath Waa Resasee Hlizabeth Cutford E .Connie Lewis Treasury William H Comley Comley Clifford Connie Lewis George Dutch Sherwood Comley St.t

Gambling Ring Leaders and Ticket Sales In City

Report describes Mr Comley naming Lewis as ring leader of a lottery through which 25600 or more tickets weekly reach city residents. Tickets are bought by people from all walks of life including many students. Four other ticket types exist. an alleged owner of another lottery was arrested but released on bond.

Comley Lewis Adout John J Welch New Britain Frank Vlres

Born Blind Girl Becomes Skilled Auto Mechanic and Musician

In San Antonio a blind girl, Helen Keller frame of inspiration, overcomes obstacles to become a proficient auto mechanic and pianist. She learns carburetors, drives nails, and helps in her father’s shop while pursuing music studies. She married Rey B. Gibson and continues to work with her husband, confident in her future ambitions.

San Antonio Texas Helen Keller Fritzie Cartare Rey B . Gibson

South American onl stocks prove curbs favorites

Active demand for shares of South American operating companies pushed curb market stocks higher with gains in many oil and sugar issues. American Seating disbursements boosted strength with both common and preferred near new highs before a late reversal. Creole and Carb Syndicate led oil shares while Humble and Standard of New York lagged. Fajardo and Central Aguirre sugar shares surged on firmer refined sugar prices.

New York South America American Seating Corporation Carb Syndicate Creole Humble and Standard of New York Fajardo Central Aguirre Tawan

Generations of future may live in skyscrapers Cleveland

In Cleveland on November 19, Colonel John Reed Kilpatrick of New York City predicted great grandchildren will work and live in the same skyscrapers that now define city skylines. He cited Florida hurricane durability, urged ethical construction, and outlined plans for sky transportation and roof systems to harness sun heat and store winter warmth for summer use.

Cleveland John Reed Kilpatrick New York City American Construction Council Florida

Commission to Aid Rural Youths Formed in Hartford County

Hartford county forms a commission from Boy Scouts Girl Scouts YWCA Four Club State Board of Education and Junior Achievement to streamline rural juvenile welfare services. Frederck Hill and Miss Mary Rodgers chair and secretary. The panel will meet monthly and study current rural welfare conditions.

Hartford Conn Fredenck Hill Mary Rodgers Hartford Ywca Boy Scouts Girl Scouts Four- Club State Board of Education Junior Achievement League

America Leads in Crime Warns Advent Christian Leader

Hartford district speech by Rey H E Thompson, chairman of the Advent Christian General Conference, cites crime rise as linked to religious neglect. He notes 27 million Protestants under 25 lack religious education and 8 million in non-churched homes. James Lo Case of Norwich remarks on convention context.

Hartford America Thompson James Lo Case Norwich Connecticut

Local meetings and errands highlight Huntington notes

A busy Thursday in Huntington features a felt hat making session led by Helen Clarke at Mrs Philip Jones's home with about 26 attendees, a Ladies Aid gathering at the Congregational parsonage, and plans for a Mystery Lunch to aid crippled children at Newington. Others report medical, professional, and civic updates including school janitor pay raise, a new Shelton doctor in charge, and Judge Dillon opening a Bridge Street office in Shelton.

Huntington Phiilip Jones White Hills Tairfield County Farm Bureau Helen Clarke Congregational Church George Jufson James Nicholas Nichols Avenue Newington Donald Holmes Herbert Holmes Griffin Hos Pital Eugene Black Shelton John B Russ Millcraft Greenwich John B Dillon Barstreet Pinney Block Bridge Street Howe Avenne Board of Education Felix Wesolowski Huntington School Cedar Cliff

Boehm Household Noted on Farmill Street

A reader notes the members at the home of Mr and Mrs George Boehm on Farmill Street. The brief item records a family residence detail without further context or events.

George Boehm Farmill Street

Dissolution Sought for Attachments in Damages Suit

Judge John W Banks heard a motion in a Stratford damage case where Stephen Faluha sues Eagle Park Association for $15,000 over loss of right to sex while employed. A $16,000 attachment on the association’s Isao elation property in Stratford was tied to the verdict, with judgment not yet entered. The firm represents five Stratford defendants including Joseph L Stemge and Anthony Agvent.

John W Banks Stephen Faluha Eagle Park Association Stratford Balu Baluha Ia 4 Joseph L. Stemge Anthony Agvent Andrew Bucko Michael Findorak John Gahorchak al

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