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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1925

Page

2

Weekday religious schools debate in Bridgeport parish

Speech at Olivet Church by Mr McClusky urges weekday religious education as essential and warns against secular drift. He cites education of youth and cites Roosevelt on national character, advocating weekday church schools as a practical solution to religious schooling concerns.

Olivet McClusky Bridgeport Petit Tun Uurine Theodore Roosevelt Ste+ Clusky

Soviet Cloud Over Security Plans

Nations and Allies debate Germany’s role in the League amid fears of punitive actions against Russia. German leaders demand special treatment until European armaments shrink, while Allies push cautious inclusion. France and Poland seal a defensive accord, and Article XV outlines council action when unanimity fails.

Germany Poland France League

Fire damages building in Punitteta incident

A fire damaged a building in Punitteta as janitors and firemen battled through a cement block area. The blast and smoke required reports to the authorities and an investigation into the cause and extent of damage.

Punitteta

Southern Visitors Arrive for New England Trade Tour

Virginia and North Carolina business leaders visit Bridgeport for a dinner and talks on American unity, defense, and industrial development. Speakers urge relocation of coastal defenses, discuss coal and waterway links, and promote Connecticut as a manufacturing hub with Bridgeport as gateway to New England.

Virginia West Virginia North Carolina New England J. P. Jervey Portsmouth H. J. Benchoff Woodstock Shenandoah National Park Association Inc Oo. A. Reynolds Newport News Chamber of Commerce Benjamin T. Gunter Accomac Virginia Produce’ Exchange

Fire truck crashes into tenement on Burton Street

Waterbury report states trek number two of the Burton street fire engine ran into a three family house at 219 121 Hast Farm Street while answering an alarm. Six firemen avoided injury when a broken steering rod caused the crash tearing fences lawns and hedges before stopping at the stone steps waking residents. In New York federal police enforcement urged as possible measure to curb prohibition as Buckher calls it a dead letter and says the government has made no attempt to enforce it.

Waterbury Burton Street Hast Farm Street New York Federal Police Cours United States Buckher Prohibition

Aviator Ames Found Dead in Mountain Crash Rescue Ends

Searchers located the aviator near Hecla peak after a night mail route crash. The body was brought to Belle Fonte and the mail sacks survived intact, with authorities planning an inquest and continued mystery over the crash cause.

Belle Fonte Field Ames Turre

Three Hurt In Branford Auto Crash Injury Details

Three men were injured Sunday when an automobile struck a curbing and crashed through a sever, Branford. Paul Fischer of Brooklyn New York and Frederick Carlstrom of New Haven were taken to Grace Hospital New Haven. Tincher suffered facial injuries and Carlstrom had a fractured leg and facial injuries. Thomas Turnley, the car operator, was cut on the face and head and charged with reckless driving after a hearing Saturday.

Branford Paul Fischer Brooklyn Frederick Carlstrom New Haven Grace Hospital Tincher Carlstrom Thomas Turnley

Four Boats Caught in Atlantic Gale Offshore Rescue Efforts

Coast Guard units from Nantucket Boston and New London faced a 70 mile gale as boats 128 288 and 147 struggled off Cape Cod Block Island and Montauk Point. Rescue actions included Cunarder Cameronia tow of 128 to safety and 148 towed by Majore. another vessel named American-Hawaiian steamer stood by. The 126 patrol boat pursued Arcola off Block Island despite danger, sustaining damage and returning to Montauk Point. the Arcola sailed to Luxembourg.

Coast Guard South Boston Shatshe Tampa Cate Se Nantucket Boston New London Cameronia Cape Cod Majore Nam WAM Norfolk Old Point Ram Row Lunenburg Block Island 126 Montauk Point Patterson Fort Pond Bay Montatnk Point

Meetings Tonight Across City Venues and Lodges

A collection of meeting notices lists Masonic temples, lodges, and fraternal groups in Bridgeport and surrounding towns. Locations include 179 Elm Street 847 Main Street 7050 Main Street 651 State Street 1060 F Tide Pioneer Lodge and others. The notices reference orders such as the Royalty lodge Odd Fellows Masons and various veterans and charity groups meeting at listed halls and churches.

Lost Court Park City A.trand Bertha Lodge Now Street Jerusalem Council M. Anc Masonic Temple Washington Council Wea A. A. Masonic Temple Igricklayers Masons Elm Street Cigar Makers Main Street Metal Trades Council Bartlett D. Efi N. W. Bishop Camp Ss. State Armory Ve Board Can- Ss Amerton Charity Lodge Union Street Bridgeport Adie Trade Association Algonquin Club Ukenatk Tribe Red Men's Hall Stratford Borrenea Glee Club St. Charles” ‘Hall Haat Maio Sreet Britgeport Inde Leo O. O. M State Street Royalty Lodge Tide

Police Busy As Weekend Wave Of Crime Arrives

NORWALK Oct. 11 Special Two house robberies and a theft were reported Sunday. Mrs Tobin of 98 Woodward avenue said her home was entered at night with a light overcoat and $10 from a pantry taken through a window. Stephen Yobbagy of Lincoln avenue lost an Erigin watch ditto. An ash can was placed under the window by the burglar who left by the rear door, taking the key. Antonio Fanto, a deckhand on the oyster boat Mildred, was robbed of $60 by Eva Brown at loglock as he walked to his boat. she will appear in City court Monday morning. Joseph Santorella, 15, 12 Knapp street, riding a bicycle, ran into an automobile driven by Herbert J. Wilkinson on that street Sunday. he was taken to a doctor who found slight bruises. Gustave Breisler of Maple street was arrested Saturday night for operating a motor vehicle under the influence. to be tried in City court Monday. George Britt of Hast Lyme Mass was found unconscious at 1 am on the Green near Hast Avenue. after revival he said he had been robbed of $116 and that two young men, after various travels, left him at a hospital. John McNally of 16 Isaac street, driving on Flax Hill road, had his steering lock, car hit the curb, broke a wheel and crashed into a telegraph pole. no injuries.

Norwalix Tobin Woodward Avenue Stephen Yobbagy Lincoln Avenue Antonio Fanto Mildred Eva Brown Westess Loglock Fanto Joseph Santorella Knapp Street Herbert J. Wilkinson Wilkinson Santorella Gustave Breisler Maple Street George Britt Hast Lyme Mass Th Green Hast Avenue Batt Norwalk Hospital Mitchellfield Britt Stamford Springfield Camfort John McNally Tsaac Street Flax Hill Road

Choice of party leaders known for city race

The convention eyes contests for city sheriff and selectmen as leaders name candidates. Cullinan reportedly accepts mayoralty nomination. Champion favored for city clerk. Goddard chosen for city treasurer over Wiall. Clifford on Board of Education candidate list. Wolf e and Baker discussed for Board seats. Weller reappointed town clerk. Tam many loses votes in Manhattan. New Haven charter decision by Sheffield Society.

William W. Bent Cullinan Champion Simon Leke Champ Black Rock Charles F. Greene Francis P. Dunigan Goddard Frederick Wial Hall

Rally Day Services At City Churches Observed

Rally Day observances were held across churches in the city, including the German Baptist church on ton avenue at O' Brooks site and Washington Park. Rev. E. Berger preached on The Harvest Home in the morning, with an evening program by the Sunday school. Washington Park M. E. held its own Rally Day with a 12:10 service and a musical evening featuring Harold Land. The Official Board meets tonight at 8 and the Ladies' Aid gathers Thursday at 7.

Bose German Baptist Church Ton Avenue O’ Brooks Washington Park E. Berger Sunshine Club Martha Obergfall Seaview Avenue Young People’s Society Washington Fark M. E East Side Christ Harold Land St. Thomas”echurch New York Ladies’ Aid

Stamford Woman Struck By Trolley Near Atlantic Square

Stamford October 11. Mathilda Boules of Gramercy Avenue was struck and seriously injured Sunday afternoon by a Norwalk bound trolley operated by Dr Motorman George Miter of South Norwalk at Atlantic Square. She was taken to Stamford Hospital with a deep head laceration and multiple cuts and bruises. Her condition was reported late Sunday night as fair.

Stamford Speeta Mathilda Boules Gramercy Atlantic Square Norwalk George Miter South, Norwalk

Clergyman Rufus W Miller Dies in Philadelphia

The Rev. Rufus W. Miller, secretary of the Publication and Sunday School Board of the Reformed Church in the United States, died tonight at his home in Philadelphia. He was 83 years old and a widely known churchman.

Philadelphia Rufus W.miller Reformed United States

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