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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1927

Page

4

Health talk urges girls to use Najol for hygiene

A speaker, labeled a district nurse, tells high school girls that normal exercise and habits keep the system functioning and that Najol, a harmless product from Standard Oil’s Chemical Products Division, can be taken safely every night for a few days. The message promotes Najol as a pure, drugless remedy to be kept on hand.

King Mone Chemical Products Division Standard Oil Company of New Jersey

Drink Water To Wash Out Kidney Poison Here Is A Simple Remedy

Offer urges heavy water intake and Jag Salts to flush kidneys, claim a 24 hour kidney filter of acids and wastes. Warns against drug overuse, promotes grape acid, lemon juice, lithia mix to stimulate kidneys and neutralize acids for relief.

Milford Court Continues Doctor Griswold Case in Milford

Milford Nov 98 Special The charge of operating a motor vehicle under liquor against Dr Crawford Griswold of New Haven and an office in Bridgeport is continued until next Monday after a Devon man was lured in an accident. Yale student Gerald Howell connected to Miss Frances Thomas death faces a continued hearing. Mrs Leona Gionet pleads guilty to operating a beauty parlor without a license and is fined. Police lack clues on Robert Cutler's disappearance after leaving a restaurant. Red Cross Oil Call reports Milford residents raised 1296 60, exceeding the quota with Armistice Day drive ending Thanksgiving week. Mil ford women organized the drive surpassing last year and listed numerous team captains. Shalkep son of Milford residents at Centre College plans to return for Christmas. Church group events feature bazaar a roast beef dinner and pinochle party. Personal items note Miss Caroline Platt cast in freshman play at Elmira College and other local moves and activities.

Milford Crawford Griswold New Haven Golden Hill Street Bridgeport Meltin Burke Devon Gerald Howell Yale Tuxedo Park N. Y Eli Mix Frances Thomas Leona Gionet Myrtle Beach Robert Cutler Red Cross Mrr Raymond Davidson American Red Cross Davidson Woman's Association of Christ Congregational Rall St. Mary's Church Mark Gillespie Norton Russell Myre Harold Pickett Louis Bracley Walter Merwin Fanny Avetin Catherine Mo L. W. Gregory Frank Somers Annie D. Nettleton Peroaten Herold Hawkins Edwin Reeves Philip Malcolm Nettle French J. F. Toomey Walter Payne H. F. Brensinger Wiliam H. Woodruff George J. Smith Almon Miieerton Charlotte Merwin Grace Paccil A. H. Beard H. Anti Bock Fred M. Clark C. J. Benje~min Merritt Clark Mary Vailantibe Elbert N. Clark Whitem Shalkep William Shalkep Centre College Danville Kentucky Augusta Georgia Shalkop FE. &. Allen Westport New York Armiers Mre John Muir Anna Fenn Church of Christ, Congregational Wayupha Club Women's Association of the Church of Christ, Congregational

Guest Speaker Blodgett on Tax Commission at club event

Mrs. Thomas J. Fails of The Elms tours Europe then Spain by car. Devon Improvement association plans a Friday dance. Troop 4% BSA Central Grammar school members earn merit badges in scouting exercises. John Purdy, John MacDonald, Earl Eyamons, James Maher receive service stars. Edwin Munson, Stanley Smith recognized for first class.

Blodgett Thomas J. Fails the Elms Fort Trumbull Beach Switzerland Spain Devon Improvement Association Boy Scouts of America Central Grammar School Edwin Munson Stanley Smith James Lockwood John Purey John MacDonald Earl Eyamons James Maher Theodore Hine John Purdy

Driver Granted Continuance in Fatal Stratford Accident

In Stratford, Fred Ruggio, 18, of Bridgeport is held on $1000 bond for reckless driving after knocking down 75 year old Frantes Kyla skolsaka as she crossed near the Church of the Holy Name. A continuance was granted as witnesses described the fatal noon incident and road conditions at a notorious corner on Barnum Avenue and Boston Avenue.

Stratford Startford Town Court Fred Ruggie High Street Bridgeport Frantes Kylaskolsaka Rockwell Avenue Ruggio Church of Huntington Road Gus Hunyadi Clover Street Bond Barnum Avenue Young Ruggie Ruggie Ernest Stratford Avenue John Sportine Boston Avenue Carlton Day Reed State Highway Department

Four Men Fined In Chicken Thefts At Long Hill Farm

Trumbull November 23 Special Correspondent four men from Clinton Peterson Gilpert Frank Irving Sherwood were fined ten dollars and costs each after pleading guilty to stealing six chickens from Thoras Kaechele’s Long Hill farm. Peterson a former employee claimed the farmer promised two chickens for Thanksgiving. Justice Beach noted A H Smith Jr of Stratford 126 Willow Street was the fourth man named, though another A P Smith Jr of 136 Willow Avenue Stratford had no connection.

Trumbull Thoras Kaechele Long Hill Ames Clinton Peterson Peterson Kaechele Justice Beach Gien A. H. Smith Jr Willow Street Stratford Willow Avenue A. P. Smith Jr Bridgeport

Devon Event Calendar and Local Notes at St Ann's Hall

Wednesday schedule includes a 2 pm whist and pinochle party by the Ladies Altar Society at St Ann's hall Naugatuck avenue. Corrine Doherty returns to Laurelton Hall after Thanksgiving visit and New York trip. Weekend notes include Thomas Campbell on Ellis street visiting, Kenneth Hanks departing for Storrs Agricultural College after holiday with family.

Devon St. Ann's Hall Naugatuck Avenue St. Ann's Church Corrine Doherty Charles L. Doherty Walnut Beach Laurelton Hall New York City H. Ball Stratford St. Ann's Hal Holy Name Society Tme Thomas Campbell Ellis Street Greenwich Kenneth Hanks H. Hawke Storrs Agricultural College

Stratford Man Arrested After Assault Claim Near Home

Samuel De Brizzi, 18, of Sedgwick avenue Stratford, was arrested on a charge of assaulting Joseph Pados in a vacant lot and released on bond. Pados, who had lost a bundle, told police De Brizzi struck him when questioned about his presence. In other items, Mrs. Bertha Welse’s car skidded onto a cemetery fence after hitting trolley tracks and several Stratford drivers faced fines for motor violations. An estate inventory for Dr. Charles C. Godfrey valued at 115176.15 lists real estate in Bridgeport and Stratford and a large stock portfolio including Warner Bros, Bridgeport Gas Light, and St. Louis-San Francisco Railway shares.

Stratford Samuel de Brizzi Sedgwick Avenue Joseph Pados Ilsa de Brizzi Paddos Pados de Brival Bertha Welse Avon Street Stratford Avenue St. Michael's Cemetery Grawford Laundry Ernest East Barnum and Boston Avenues Jonn Sportino Boston Avenue Sportino East Willard Miller Stratfield Annex Alma Miller Elia Catrillion Alma Bessent Mirror Laxe Montana Stratford Town Court Ferry Boulevard John Sye Instreet Leo Trude Hartford Joseph Bagoly Columbus Avenue Jerry Cucurullo Madison Avenue Bridgeport Frank Lawrence John Birke Stephen Fetchko Curcarullo Patsy Santone Godfrey Charles C. Godfrey Donald Sammis Raymond Hawley State Street W. C. Bowers Elm Street Warner Bros. Commempany Bridgeport Gas Light Company St. Louis-San Francisco R. R University Club Ervin M. Jennings Co American Fabrics Bridgeport Hydraulic Company St. Louis-San Francisco R. A Marland C% Company

Easton Community Notes and Local Events

Easton reports a busy week with the Women's Foreign Missionary Society meeting at the parsonage at 2 30 pm Thursday continuing the study of Indix. A Sunday night service at 7 30 pm is planned at Lee M E Church. Easton Grange Entertainment Committee hosts a College Whist on Thursday night December 8 with organizers Mr and Mrs Clarence Jennings Mr and Mrs Erwin Edwards and Mr and Mrs Fred Candee. Center street M E church chimneys are being rebuilt. Minnie Smith of Larchmont NY visits Sport Hill. Lorintha Hall returns to Boston University after a visit home. Boy Scouts plan a play A Country Boy Scout this winter. Carre Nichols dines with Mr and Mrs William Hall and Mr and Mrs Cyrus DeHorg of Flushing NY stay with Jennings. Wesley Norton ten returns from Montclair NJ.

Clarence Jenings Erwin Edwards Wid Fred Candee Center Street M. E Minnie Smith Larchmont New York Sport Hill Lorintha Hall Chester Hill Boston University Carre Nichols William Hall Cyrus DeHorg Flushing Long Island Clarence Jennings Wesley Norton Ten Montclair New Jersey

Long Hill Social Notes and Thanksgiving Gatherings

Nov 28 report from Long Hill covers Stitch-in-Time Hustlers meeting at Mrs Rey Lunas home, Thanksgiving social, and stories read by Mrs Lucas. Local families and visitors from Bridgeport, Norwalk, Farmington, New Haven, and other towns attended gatherings and church events, with celebrations at the Bragdon and Hoyt homes and a birthday party for Frank Beardsley in the M E choir group.

Long Hill iBy Rey Lunas Lucas Mia Linn B. Abbott Lois Ruth Clifford S. Bragdon New Rochelle Danisl Hoyt George Hoyt Daniel Milton Hoyt George New Jersey Louis Hoyt Milas Dorothy Beach Farmington, Conn

Wonna's Republican club to hold second Monroe meeting

Monroe Nov 28 Special Cor respondent The Wonna's Republican club organized in Monroe will hold its second meeting Friday at two o'clock by the Monroe Town hall. East Village maids and matrons plan a Christmas sale at Philp Jones's home on Wednesday after Edwards 8. Beardsley visiting New Haven with Rev and Mrs. Wilai Beards ley. Mrs Samuel Sealey of genus and family were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Wales. Ladies Aid Society of Stepney Baptist church to hold an all day meeting Thursday with Mrs Emuly Leavenworth. Rev and Mrs Howard Jefferson hosted by Mrs H W Joyce. Celia Jeffries recovering at Bridgeport hospital. Ladies Guild of St Pete's church to meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs George Hawley. Miss Agnes Beardsley spent Thanksgiving with Mrs Frank Beers of Stratford. Mrs Lewis visiting son and wife in Bridgeport. Mr and Mrs Clifford Tomlinson and Eleanor of Pelham Manor were week-end guests of her parents. William Beardsley driving a new coupe. Miss Nua Huntley back at school duties at South Glastonbury after holiday vacation.

Long Hill Queen Esther Mildred Kitcher Methodist Ladies’ Aid Society Tauredey Dec. Ltd Herbert, Walker Con David New Milford George Adam Banford Beach E. Merrill Beach Robert Bridgeport Misa Cora Beach Trumbull Misa Dorothy Beach Farmington A. Emerson Edward Merrill Norwalk Samuel Seeley Seeley Solon B. Wales Elm Street Monroe Misa Mildred’ Wakeley New Haven Miles Weakeley Chestnut HS Ziverlein Peter Lynch Wesley Edwarda Honora Lynch Dorothy Louis Ober Milford Raymond Milton George Smith David Hyer Camden N. J Jack Smallwood Hartford Ida Smallwood A. Roda Lawrence Sherman Renewvant Frank Beardsley Arthur Barry Linn B. Abbott Lois Ruth Edith Colman J . P. S. Colman Clarice Radcliffe Wesley Charles Radcliffe George Griffin Frank Laurence Sherman Ernest Sherman Wilson Sherman Kenneth Sherman Laurence Man Harvey David Wonna's Republican Club Monroe Town Hall East Village Philp Jones Edwards Beardsley Beas Wilai Beardsley Samuel Sealey Genus Selon Wales Ladies Aid Society Stepney Baptist Church Wll Emuly Leavenworth Howard Jefferson W. Joyce Celia Jeffries Hi'side Hospital Ladies’ Guild St. Pete's Church George Hawley Agnes Beardsley Frank Beers Stratford Lewis Clifford Tomlinson Eleanor Pelham Manor Join Burr William Beardsley Nua Huntley Dutles South Glastosbury

Willard Breaks Arm After Chair Fall in Colchester

Colchester November 28. Samuel P. Willard purchasing agent for the State Board of Education fell from a chair at his home and broke a bone in his arm. Local physicians could not determine the exact nature of the fracture. He planned to travel to Hartford for X rays.

Colchester Samtael P. Willard State Board of Education Hartford Mr. Willard

Pape's Cold Compound Tells How To Beat a Cold

A vintage advertisement pitches Pape's Cold Compound tablets as a quick relief for colds and flu. The copy touts maple flavor and pleasant taste, claiming the remedy stops throat and lung symptoms, even when a cold turns serious, for thirty-five cents at any drugstore.

Pape

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