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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1927

Page

4

High school girls send 60 Thanksgiving baskets to needy families

The Central high School Girls Student league sent out 60 Thanksgiving baskets to needy families throughout Bridgeport. Football players from Harding and Central high attended a post‑assembly dance, and letters were awarded to 14 soccer team members.

Bridgeport esterd + titermoan Central High School Girls Student League Harding Central High Harding High Suo Coa Iss High Joseph E Jeffrey Hany Lions Shelton High North End East Thursda

Water firm fights to increase rates in capitol hearing

Guilford Cheater Water Co seeks higher charges before the Public Utilities Commission as residents from several towns attend the hearing. Seven opponents testified, while company president Moran defended the need for a rate hike amid opposition and testimony on pipe size and fire protection.

Harteopd Associated Press Guilford Cheater Water Company House Capitol Public Utilities Commission John Moran Claece Guiford Harold A Jeyson Deep River Saybrook

National Anthem Ban Sought by Newark Clubs

Newark New Jersey moved to abolish singing martial airs like the Star Spangled Banner in schools. Miss Louise Westwood, Newark Public Schools supervisor, backed the effort at a State Federation of Womens Clubs meeting, urging peace education to curb hostility and promote understanding among children.

Newark N J Associated Press Newark Contemporary Club State Federation of Womens Clubs Louise Westwood Newark Public Schoole Clab Westwood Americas

Protests at Colorado Mine Strike Lead to Broadway Clash

Several thousand New Yorkers protested a Colorado mine strike by clashing with a 20‑person picket group outside the Standard Oil building on lower Broadway. Banners denounced Colorado bosses, police dispersed the crowd, and four arrests were made as injuries were reported. John D Rockefeller Jr issued a denial of direct ties to the Columbine mine amid claims of hired gunmen.

Associated Press Broadway Colorado Standard Oil John D Rockefeller Jr Columbine David Sheehan Rockefelle Asis

Sailor dies after hunting accident at Bakers Cove

Olive O Neill store room keeper attached to the U S Camden dies in Lawrence and Memorial Hospital after a hunting mishap at Bakers Cove Groton. He was struck by buckshot in the right leg. amputation and blood transfusion failed. Investigation deemed accidental by state police. coroner's inquest planned. He was married with two children and survived by his Boston parents.

New London Associated Press Olive O Neill Camden Bakers Cove Groton Lin Bakers O Neil P Yn Morse U S Maines I Gioten Barts Brook Boston

Stamford Hospital Receives $400000 Gift From Will

The Stamford area death of Judd leaves an estate about 1009 904 dollars divided into 190 shares. Forty shares go to Stamford Hospital with five shares to Stamford Children's Home Stamford YMCA Stamford D Nursery Associated Charities and Visiting Nurse Association. The remainder goes to distant relatives. Judd died November 11 at home and was vp of German and Judd Lumber Co.

Stamford YMCA Stamford D Nursery Associated Charities

Public school graduates outrank private in Yale survey

New Haven November 28 Public school graduates show clear superiority over private school men across college grades intelligence tests and self support in a Yale psychology survey led by Professor Llewellyn T Spencer. Private school entrants excel only in entrance examinations and in extracurricular activities.

New Haven Associated Press Llewellyn T Spencer Psychology Department Yale University Sen Yate Ules Yale Spencer

Airports Would Aid In Flood Relief Efforts

Boston November 23 Associated Press fly ers say airports would speed relief in New England floods. Army pilots note suitable landing fields in Vermont and Massachusetts towns would have allowed aid to reach victims days earlier. Barne Vermont built an emergency field but was inadequate. Concord field near Montpelier became base of operations until a proper field could be found in Burlington. Average field length should be about 2000 feet with few obstructions.

Boston Mass Associated Press New England Vermont Massachusetts Army Barne Vt Davs Concord Montpelier Veront Henut Burlington V John H Price Bolling Field

Three Divorces Filed In Superior Court

Three petitions for divorce were filed in Superior Court by city residents. Blanche Shreeland accuses George H Treelana of Covington of desertion since February 10 1924 and seeks custody of a minor son and alimony. Agnes Prien accuses Tim Dixon of Paris unknown but married May 1907. custody of minor children requested. Peter Kostigan accuses Elizabeth Kostigan of Roumania of misconduct and seeks custody of six minor children.

Blanche Shrceland George H Treelana Covington Agnes Prien Tim Hy Dixon Paris Dixon Peter Kestigan Elizabeth Kostigan Roumania

Three Men Sought For Assault On Girl In Hartford

Hartford police and Wethersfield investigators seek three men over a brutal assault on a 23 year old woman near the state prison in Wethersfield. The victim Mabel Madeline was dragged from her Farmington Avenue apartment and taken to municipal hospital with severe facial and body bruising. Authorities describe the attackers as three men unknown to her.

Hartford Associated Press Wethersfield Mabel Madilein Farmington Avenue

Jury verdict awards small sums in furniture case

A brief jury ruling in the Court of Common Pleas concluded after a brief deliberation that Joseph of University receives $85 for a furniture dispute. The case involves a claim of $460 and the jury found the purchased items did not match what was delivered, with furniture bundles used as an exhibit.

Joseph

Radio Program Schedule and Concert Listings for City Area

A dense OCR listing outlines radio programs and concerts across stations in a metropolitan area. It mentions shows like Moving Glory Hour and Noon Luncheon, plus numerous ensembles such as Greenish Village Orchestra and Happyness Orchestra, with times ranging from morning to late night and multiple venues and locations implied throughout the city.

Bridgeport Merchants Charles ¢ Dunn Greenish Village Orchestra Penn Corell Vernon Jaret Happyness Orchestra Tagabonds Orchestra Wallast Tia Donner Odem Fetta Confort Paul Banjo Foscuble Sinlth Trithers Nana Oehrsta Guo Jay Oya Dalus Idly Shoham Watson Jnseusbis Kraus Asington Deme & Gonts New Ark Alton WO McCann Barringer Agni Ute Mann Tang Tal Ben Gordon Eelle Iotle Cleffin Pal Shelton Teun Lutok She Eskimo Shelton Lasemble Shelton Dhanisgiving Canada Lncred Raymond Hunter Newa Balleting WPG Attantic Castine Crelestee AL UT Siler Stpa WB Age AL Lore Mrorel Lingua Hoos Mitropol Pig Brother Cinkao Eskimos Suit Brothers WIM Arcadia Tatham HAL Llord Capiteh Pomestrantio Auem WLIL PHU Adel Leder Massel Orcwestia Waser Sentinels Skumos BOW Wal Ashiils Bis Tao Spoor Fae Plaza Waho Atlania Wim Howe Smit Joy FM Utah T Ogit Kim Rais Ravi Wink Sack Goea Louisvitta SIGMA Chicago Enadae Pater Orchester Sue Chicter Cincinnati

Outstanding Radio Schedule of Evening Programs

A dense listing of stations and times features contralto Ruth Watson, banjo bands, orchestras, operas, and composers. Entries include WEAF WJ WOR WEA and WJZ with performances by the Rain Dance, Manwell Hour, Bamberger Symphony, and La Gioconda.

Coward Comfer Hou Weaf Ruth Watson Rain Dance Hoover Sentinels Wea WEAF Manwell Hour Bamberger Little Symphony Orchestra Smith Bovis Weaf Balkite WJZ

Three Huge Stills Seized In Worcester Raid

Worcester police at a Bennon Avenue home raided late last night arresting Samuel Dworkin 40 on a charge of keeping and manufacturing liquor. Three large stills in full operation fueled by a boiler were seized along with 2000 gallons of mash 45 gallons of molasses and 100 gallons of alleged moonshine valued at about 1200 dollars.

Worcester Mass iBy Associated Press Worcester Bennon Avenue Cellai Samuel Dworkin

Hartford Diocese Announces Priest Transfer

Bishop John J Nilon of Hartford announces the transfer of Rev Joseph D Casey from St Joseph church Danbury to St Meiya church Putnam as assistant pastor.

Hartford Associated Press John J Nilon Diocese of Joseph D Casey St Josepha Church Danbury St Meiya Putnam

Punch Victim Awarded Six Hundred Dollars

A Greenwich claim of assault by Exeter Wolfe of Boston against Dave Refining Co. manager led to a verdict for the plaintiff, Arthur L. Vance of Danbury. Vance sought 86000 for damages after a July 6 1926 punch blind in the right eye, while Dr D C DeWolfe testified the eye remained 100 percent functional.

Edward M Yeomais Arthur L Vance Danbury Vaudeville Vance Greenwich Exeter Wolfe Boston Jung D C DeWolfe

Slander suit filed in Bridgeport court

Andrew Hiyduck of Bridgeport filed a slander action in Superior Court yesterday against Anion Mayer of Bridgeport alleging $5000 damage. The case details remain limited in the fragment.

Superior Cout Andrew Hiyduck Bridgeport Anion Mayer

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