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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1924

Page

14

Decorate Grave of Ancestor of Calvin Coolidge

In Plymouth Vermont on October 13 Daughters of the American Revolution decorated the grave of Captain John Coolidge founder of the family in Vermont. Samuel Ashley chamber of Claremont New Hampshire secured a marker with Colonel John Coolidge assisting. The ceremony then moved to the grave of Young Calvin Coolidge Jr where flowers were placed by Claremont youths. Bernice Webb Putnam delivered a sketch noting Captain Coolidge’s service from Lexington to Fort Ticonderoga as part of the Revolution.

Plymoutht Coolidge Ute Shere Mr Coolidge Calvin John Coolidge Vermont Lexington Fort Ticonderoga Samuel Ashley Chamer Claremont WN. H John,Coolidge Jing Pen Calvin ‘Coolidge, Jr Sarah Lowse Caroline Leete Elliott Bernice Webb Putnam Dorian Captain Coolidge Bolton Mass Bunker Hill

Waterbury Woman Believed Killed by Car

Waterbury police say Bridget Corey, found dead on Sunnyside Avenue, was struck by an automobile. She left the Middlebury White home at 11:40 PM, walked ten minutes to Tyler’s Switch to catch a car, and was found about ten minutes later. The driver reportedly picked her up and later left her at the roadside.

Waterbury Bridget “Corey Sunnyside Avenue Middlebury Tylers Switch Tyler

Marmola Method Promoted For Safe Weight Loss

Lose fat with Marmola tablets endorsed by thousands. Prescription Marmola tablets sold worldwide for one dollar a box. Pleasant to take, claimed to reduce flabbiness without wrinkles. Available through druggists or by direct order from Marmola Co at General Motors Building Detroit.

Pri Matrmola Co General Motors Vetiolt, Aten

Fire Destroys Maine Newspaper Plant in Dexter

A fire in Dexter Maine early today caused about 100000 dollars in damage and destroyed the three story block housing the Gazette Publishing company the Eastern Gazette weekly newspaper and the HHG Wood Milling Company plant.

Dexter Maine The Gazette Publishing Company Eastern Gazette HH. G. Wood Mtg. Compan

Bridgeport Pastor Attends Family Reunion in Norwalk Home

Mr and Mrs Fred Gilbert of 2 Woodrow Street hosted a Sunday surprise party and family reunion at their Norwalk home Rev James W Davis of Bridgeport preached at Advent Church and, with his sister Mrs Sarah Elizabeth Albert of 1d, were guests of honor Dinner followed and Rev Davis christened his great great grand nephew Harry Abbott at Abbott of Wilton He wore the gown of his great grandfather Marvin Weeler of Georgetown Attendees included Rev Mr Dav Miss Sarah E Gilbert of Wilton Julia A Andrews of Ridgefield Marion Archer of Croton on the Hudson Olivia A Dayton Elizabeth A Haviess Reginald F Haviess and grandchildren Helen and Twill Win Dayton of Croton on Hudson Mr and Mrs Harry Abbott and son of Wilton Mrs Caroline Keeler and Mrs Hi Abbott of Wilton and Mrs Irving Andrews of Bridgeport

Norwalk Get Fred Gilbert Woodrow Street James W. Davis Bridgeport Advent Church Sarah Eliizabeth Alhert Davis Harry RB Abbott of Wilter Marvin Weeler Georgetown Sarah E. Gilbert Wilton Julia A. Andrews Ridgefield Marlon Archer Croton-on-the Ehiudeon Oliva A. Dayton Elizabeth A. Haviess Reginald F. Haviess Tlelen and Twilwin Dayton Croton-on-Hudson Harry Abbott Caroline Keeler Hi. Abbott Irving Andrews

Danbury Priest To Start Five Years Of Study In Rome

The Rev Walter Blake of Germantown Pa returns home to Germantown after visiting his parents in Danbury He will depart next Saturday for Home to spend five years in study He is accompanied by five other young priests ordained last June plus one more event details a beer case nolled against Angelo Probunganzo Bridgeport and William Beecher New Haven by Federal Prohibition Agent Anthony Manion in Danbury The state chemist reports beer in two trucks was under half a percent with the manufacturers intent to make near beer

Danbury Rome Walter Blake G. M Germantown Simon Blake Liberty Street Father Blake Tun Angelo Probuganzo Bridgeport William Beecher New Haven Danh Anthony Manion Guer Norman C. Beers Jaden Furs DM Read Inter Harold Cor G. Melon Ruth Topring Oscar Curyea New York Mrs Beers Bova Roosevelt Hall VY W. CA Stritfard Milford Lang Full Wiehom Weetporm Hafod Kamering Liberty Buiiding Adelaide Dia Waitry Developments

Squires Is Cleared by Court After Jury Inquiry

St John’s Newfoundland Oct 13 The discharge of Sir Richard Squires former premier charged with larceny of public monies was asked by his counsel after the Supreme Court bench ruled that the grant jury in his case acted with substantial observance of all requirements of law.

ST. John’s, N Richard Squires Supremen Court Colony

Letters From Natalie Dear Evelyn Entertaining Kent Falls Weekend Memoir

The piece blends campus lectures by Yale professors with a lively Kent Falls outing. Readers recall lectures by Karl Young and other faculty, mixed with a moor party, fishing lore, and humorous notes on laundry costs, fur prices, and social dancing plans. The lively diary tone traces student life, shopping, hunting talk, and fashion ahead of Halloween social events.

Evelyn Yale Af Kagheh Brourat Karl Young United Church Rdas Ntowaa Aesisti Ht Yale Urooke Berdan Nettleton Williams Reed Cross Tinker Pierce Crawford James C. Sliger Kent Falls Ciif Harada Ceachord Thalle Bau Busi- Crawford S Crawford's Walt Lu Ken Fall Harold Bert

Heirs Prep to Claim Title of Hubbell Church Plot

Heirs of Amos Trubbell seek court order within a month to vest title to the Broad John and Bank Streets property now used as a parking space. They argue the United Church, planning a new building at State Street and Park Avenue, abandoned the Hubbell site and forfeited rights to the property. If granted, heirs would seek sale authorization and division of proceeds, possibly prompting a second petition for sale. Attorney Irving Elson represents Hubbell heirs. Beardsley notes church action unclear and court action likely to reach the Supreme Court to resolve if sale can occur under the devise. The Hubbell property, valued around 850000, includes the church’s clear title portion and benefits from Read company’s department store project nearby. Site committee members: Horace W. Smith, A. W. Burrit, W. J. Nichols, H. D. Beach Beardsley, and David S Day.

Amos Trubbel Broad, John and Bank Streets United Church Btate Street Park Avenue Church Society Line Rourth Irving Elson Hlubbell Supreme Court Tntted Church Hubbell Elson Samuel Beardaley Beardsley D Al“Read Company The Horace W. Smith A. W. Burrit W. J. Nichols H. D Beach Beardsley David

Pickpocket Denies Following His Line at Danbury Fair

Paul Fertitta alias Fisher of New York City was arrested by State Police at Danbury Fair on a charge of attempted theft from a person. He admitted to being a professional pickpocket and said he served sentences in prison but denied trying to pick the pocket of Clarrison Wilcox, his accuser. Wilcox claimed Fertitta’s hand was in his pocket. Bonds set at 2000. record from New York police sought. Fertitta said he had just been released from Blackwell’s Island on September 18 after a sentence for pickpocketing. He cited the date as unlucky and was arraigned.

Danbury Paul Fertitia Fisher New Yal City Sergnant John Kelly Fertitta Clarrison Wilcox New York

New witnesses called in naval probe of K K K in Cheshire

Four local witnesses were summoned to a New London naval hearing on an alleged July meeting in Cheshire attended by three submarine officers. D T Farrington, Joseph A Bergin, Walter R Brooks, and John J Mullen were named as attendees. The first hearing had Tax Collector Jesse Devine as a witness.

Cattle Disease Brought Under Control in Texas

Washington reports foot and mouth disease in Texas herds is under control. Only five herds infected, no new cases in six days except one dairy herd of 17 cows near an infected pasture. All affected herds have been slaughtered and buried.

Washington Texas

Coolidge studies foreign situation at White House talks

President Coolidge focused on foreign affairs including Europe relations and the Dawes reparations plan during a conference. Silas J. Strawn and John Hays Hammond reported on Europe and Germany, noting France’s prosperity, Britain’s employment concerns, and expected rapid German recovery under reparations. J. K Sterrett and Gales W McGrath of New York briefed before departing for new posts.

Washington Europe Dawes Coolidge F Pia Germany Silas J. Strawn Chicago John Hays Hammond Yimis France Hammond Hammond Se'd Lingland America J. K Sterrett Gales W BicGrath Bol New York Coolidge Befce

Norwalk Driver Fined Heavier. Appeals Case Raised

Joseph Searles, of Norwalk, was fined 16 for no license 25 for reckless driving and 50 for evading responsibility after a city court trial. He appealed under 200 bond. The collision involved a car owned by Violent Crawicki and driven by Flora Barber in New Canaan. Passenger Howard OPrea was treated and discharged from Norwalk hospital. Arthur Neimeier faced 25 and 10 costs for reckless driving. arrest dated October 7.

Norwalk Joseph FL Searles Nehemiah Candee Crawicki Morris Street William Back Melba Inn New Canaan Flora Barber Howard O'Prea Coarl Norwalk Hospital Seartas Arthur

Youth May Face Murder Charge For Man's Death

Oct. 18 Held on mers warrant criminally responsible for the death of Dominick Tambardi. John Coppola is detained without bail and may face a murder charge, per coroner Mix's findings. The coroner says the two youths argued over an automobile, a ride to Branford, and Coppola attacked Tombardi with an iron bar and then cut him with a knife.

OW Jlaven Dominick Tambardi John Coppola Branford Coppola Tombardi

Shriners Potentate to Visit Park City on Dec 13

Ehier A Hoop er potentate of Pyramid Temple announces James DD Chandler Imperial Potentate of the Shrine order will visit Park City on December 13. A grand ceremonial session in the Casino on State Street will mark the event, with about 2000 Nobles from across Connecticut expected to attend.

Ehier A Hooper Pyramid Temple Mysti Shrine James DD Chandler Kansas City Park City State Street Entro Pyramid Temple Connecticut

Eucharistic Envoys End Pilgrimage After Congress Closure

Mexico City on October 13 reports the National Eucharistic congress closing with a political high mass. Organizers abandoned the planned pilgrimage to the Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe and a procession due to the federal district government denying permission.

Mexico City Congress

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