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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1927
Page
3
An advertisement extols Lea's Hair Tonic as a solution for dyed hair. It claims rapid regrowth and a youthful color, with testimonials from hundreds of women. The ad notes purchasing details and offers directions by mail, warning about color transformations during dyeing.
A committee of 110 white Protestant female Fairfield county teachers plans a near term meeting to decide action after the Supreme court decision on the accounts in the late Misses Mary and Elizabeth Fitch estates. Judge Paul L Muller said he has not yet reviewed the full text. The group seeks to challenge the accounting of Clarissa Lewis and has appealed through Probate to Superior and Supreme courts, with Chief Justice Wheeler dissenting in part. The teachers may involve the attorney general to determine proper next steps.
Bridgeport Elks lodge plans a vote on forming a junior order for men under 21. The grand lodge constitution amendment allows dispensations to create subordinate lodges and permits to organize youth groups. Each Elk lodge will approve or reject the amendment at its first October meeting.
Joseph Lukonske, 230 French Street, Mason, aldermanic candidate of the Young Men's Republican club in the eighth district, challenges Alderman Michael J Ford backed by the Republican organization. Placards announcing his candidacy posted around the district.
A Essex County jury found Leg Nolin of South Groveland guilty of murder in the second degree for the Haverhill storekeeper William Griffin slaying on March 7. Mary Cwickla, 18, was convicted as an accessory after the fact. Reed, Waterbury resident Mormon Reed, was acquitted of murder charges.
The article notes Velour hats for Velvet costumes, stating felt hats suit sports dress and coats, while Velour millinery should enhance charm. The Velour is described as soft and sheer, with graceful crowns dented and tucked to fit the head.
A fragmentary note recalls a Blue Silk Comfortable item and a scene from the other afternoon on the Main Floor Rear location, capturing a brief informal moment with minimal detail.
Adolph D Aulise, 23, of 73 Elizabeth street Bridgeport, arraigned in Criminal Superior Court on two counts of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated causing death. Trial set for October 12 before Judge L P Waldo Marvin. Co defendants Alf Sons Lavorante 43 and Salvatore Cupa 28, both New Haven residents, died at scene. Coroner Phelan ruled D Aulise responsible. Defense contested the drunkenness charge amid court dispute with A A Reich and A W Willis.
Treo offers girdle garments for all figures with models in new fabrics suited for daily wear. No occasion limits Treo styles designed to fit youthful, medium, or full figures. Second Floor Rear.
Willimantic Oct 4 According to Associated Press Jan Sadion of New York City agreed to plead guilty to attempting to defraud an insurance company by arson The plea was arranged in Superior Court with State's Attorney Howard T Bradford and Sadion's counsel The judge set October 28 for sentence Sadion allegedly set fire June 2 to a house in Ashford he had purchased last fall and only partly paid for
Through stipulation filed in the superior court yesterday a divorce action brought by Willem J Mason of this city against Willian Finnegan Mason also of Bridgeport is withdrawn. The action was based upon a charge of desertion alleged to have taken place on July 15, 1918. The marriage date was given as September 15, 1910.
Winter’s coming brings stormy weather and wet feet that often lead to colds. Hot water bottles, fountain syringes, and combinations are sold, all in guaranteed rubber. Main Floor offers silk and rayon hose improving over lisle, comfortable year round and free of itch. Neat patterns described.
Stamped 40-piece breakfast room sets in ivory Belgian linen, 5-piece dining sets on tan and ivory Belgian linen, 6-piece bedroom sets on ivory linen, 3-piece living room sets on tan linen, and 5-piece luncheon set on heavy white linen. Finished models on display on the Second Floor Front.
A limited time offer features a splendid assortment of new bags including under arm and pouch styles. The lot was purchased through the American Retailers Association enabling repricing of $5 bags at the Main Floor location.
A young woman models women's frocks and aprons from Borden Fabrics new wash print while children's outfits are displayed. Interesting patterns feature this material suitable for frocks aprons and children's clothes priced 29e to 50 yd.
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