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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1927
Page
3
Rev Father M Ernest Wilson of St Marys RC Church spoke to the Bridgeport Chi Tan club on evolution arguing radicals and atheists misstate science. He labeled evolution as illogical, questioned life's origin, and asserted divine creation guides nature and the universe.
Rosa Ventrigla of Fairfield sued Gaetano Scala of Fairfield for slander over remarks said in Fifield on November 14, 1926. Judge Frederick W Huxford presided as the Court of Common Pleas heard part of the defense and the sides discussed a settlement terms.
Lieutenant NW Bishop camp of United Spanish War Veterans nominates Arthur G Lovejoy for commander and Joseph H Welr for senior vice commander, with Howard McOmber and James M Burns as officers. Junior vice commander slate postponed as nominees cannot accept. Election set for December 12. 1928 financial report shows nourishing condition.
Judge John Richards Booth in Superior Court reserved decision on the action brought by William F Perry of Stratford against Esther Lawrence Stafford of this city. Perry sought $1500, claiming he paid that amount on a mortgage for Stafford. Stafford contended no such payment was ever made by Perry.
Henry W Savage, the first showman in the county to present grand opera in English, died at Massachusetts General Hospital. Born March 31, 1859 in New Durham NH, Harvard graduate, he built a Boston real estate business and Castle Square Theatre, then formed English Grand Opera Co. in 1890s. Survived by widow Alice Batchelder, son John B. Savage, and daughter Mrs Bettina T. Brown. his career spanned fifty stage successes before retiring from real estate a decade ago.
Boston November 29 By Associated Press planners announced forming a 1 000 000 Vermont Flood Relief Corporation to aid communities in Vermont devastated by the early month flood The New England council and local businessmen will form a second Delaware based New England Flood Credit Corporation to sell Vermont stock Directors to be chosen soon One quarter of Vermont stock will be sold and funds lent to banks for rehabilitation with equal sharing of losses between banks and the corporation
Chocolate colored leather lumber jacket is reversible with knit collar cuffs and waist band. Available in sizes 8 to 18 years. Ready made shades mounted on guaranteed wood spring rollers in solid greens reds white. Also mentions Buntex shades and Go Green white option priced around $1.
Four suits seeking 30000 damages each were filed in federal court by relatives of Canadian crew members of the fishing schooner Avalon. The vessel sank off Cape Cod on October 27 after a collision with the Italian liner Presidente Wilron, allegedly caused by errors in navigation, speed, lookouts, and failure to observe sailing rules. The actions target Consulidi liner Consulidi Societe, Tiesting Di Natizazione, Phelps Brothers and camping, alleged owners of the Presidente Wilson.
A Stamford case brought by H E Verrai Company alleges the town overcharged by 192 tun and seeks repayment. The defendant argues the town already paid the correct amount and the court reserved decision yesterday.
A historical catalog snippet lists gifts for women and babies including amber girdles, silk cords, dresses for 6 months to 2 years, smocked yokes, hand embroidered pieces, and a range of prices from 50 cents to 12.75 dollars. It mentions practical baby clothing, lace and wool items, knit sweaters, bonnets, and a Paradise Reverite combination blanket set priced between 8.50 and 12.75 dollars.
The article describes new crepe de chine lingerie with lace trims and Margo lace appliques. It notes bloomers step-ins chemises and slips in varied silhouettes from full skirted to slim tailored sets, using radium bright pastels and heavier crepe de chine.
The notice highlights sweaters for men and an assortment of coats and slip on sweaters for women. It mentions new patterns and weaves in overweight fabrics and lists children's bags, vanity boxes, leather or silk pouches, and miniature reproductions of mothers’ handbags as items likely to appeal to youngsters.
Colored beads trimmed with metal gold filled bracelets lo kt gold rings lockets and chains baby pins plated and sterling baby cups plated spoons and forks separate for m sets Maar Wye i BART.
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