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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1926

Page

5

Memory Demonstration At Liangetut Luncheon

An audience at the Stratheld hotel heard BR. Donald Pagzan demonstrate trained memory by naming every attendee after brief introductions. Felix Renick spoke on memory in daily life, noting faces are easier to remember than names and urging visual cues to reinforce recall in education and business.

Stratheld Hotel Donald Pagzan National Institute, Inc Felix Renick New York Pew Renick

Lions Hear Speaker Explain Visual Storytelling In Business

In a Lions meeting the speaker praised using moving pictures to tell a product story to the public. Mr Renick introduced Mr Pesan who challenged the room to name any man present. Within five minutes he named all 63 members and guests amid thunderous applause.

Renick Pesan

Grapes for Wine Suit Involving Bridgeport Case

California grape grower Yorgol Filippi sued grocer 107 Hancock Avenue, Gaggia, for about 304 dollars, claiming 960 plus remains due for two carloads of white grapes for wine. Gaggia says he was Filippi’s agent and kept a commission. Testimony in Judge Arthur F. Hila’s Superior Court. Decision reserved.

California Bridgeport Arthur F. Hila Superior Court Yorgol Filippi Vineville Ineberto Gaggia Hancock Avenur Californian Gaggia Itan Billinps Gaegla Fillippe Jersey City Filippi Filpot

Horsemen Ready for American League Clash at Commercial Field

Humbert J. Fusazy's Brooklyn Horsemen prepare for their league game against the Boston Gears at Commercial Field next Sunday afternoon. A vigorous workout and a strategic chalk talk by Coach Ed McNeeley followed a 23-0 defeat to George Wilson's Wildeata last week.

Humbert J. Fusazy Brooklyn Horsemen Boston Gears Commercial Field Ed McNeeley George Wilson Wildeata

Jefferson Memorial drive outlined by New York attorney

Attorney Theodore F. Kuper from the Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation outlined a plan to turn Monticello into a shrine of patriotism for American children. The Bridgeport meeting, led by T Buckham, discussed local participation and a national fundraising drive with Connecticut leaders including Governor Trumbull.

Theodore F. Kuper New York Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation, Inc Thomas Jefferson Memorial Committee Memorial Foundation Junchenn Stratfield T. Buckingham Kuper Monticello Jefferson Charlotteville Foundation Bridgeport Rbridgeport MunticeNa Buckingham Tranccts Donnelly Thomas Jefferson Charlottsville Virgina America Bradford TT. Pierce, d Jr Walter B. Lashar

Non-Suit Granted in Bleier Case In Connecticut Suit

Judge Ernest Simpson granted a non-suit in the Bleier civil actions against a Connecticut company and Joseph B Harrin of Norwalk. The suit stemmed from a trolley accident on Fairfield Avenue near Butler Avenue on April 4 1925 that injured Louis Bleier a high school senior and claimed damages for his father Benjamin Bleier for loss of services and expenses.

Ernest ©. Simpson Superior Court Benjamin Bleier Louis Connecticut Company Joseph B. Harrin Norwalk Lows Blerer Fairfield Avenue Butler Avenue Connecticut Harris Bleier Bi Louis Bieter Benjamin Bleter

Greenfield Hill Man Sued for Accident

In Superior Court Judge Ernest C Suapson heard a personal injury case where Mrs Hughes of Norwalk sues Charles S Munson of Greenfield Hill Fairfield for $4000. Hughes was struck by a car driven by the defendant's chauffeur after leaving Bronson Dairy in Greenfield Hill, causing brain concussion and months of lost pay. the defendant denies negligence.

Ernest C. Suapson Hughes Norwalk Charles S. Munson Greenfink Hill Bairfield Bronson Mr. Hughes Pay Ag

Prison guard held for slaying his wife in Auburn

Edward fraskowisk, 35, Auburn prison guard, is held in Schuylkill county on murder charges for shooting his wife Mary, a former nurse at Millard asylum, near Franklinville. Authorities link temporary mental derangement and jealousy as motives. Trial set after image presented to Squire Purnell in Prinkville.

Auburn N.Y Edward ‘Fraskowisk Sink Lesve Schuylkill County Squire Purnell Prinkwille Truskowiski Mary Millard Asylum Ovid Frankinville

Swimming Association Defers Official Session at Bridgeport

Bridgeport swimming club held no meeting last night due to lack of numbers. A plan to secure a pool site on Pleasure Beach was discussed but no actions were taken, including enlarging the island pool and club dues for rental.

Bridgeport Swimming Association Swimming Association

Dr Grafflin to Speak at St John’s Fall Dinner

Dr W Graffin of New York City will speak at the annual fall dinner of the men of St John’s Episcopal church tonight at 650 in the Burroughs Memorial chapel Fair and Fairfield avenues. St Margaret’s Guild hosts. Alsin Broul organist will show the organ and console workings while the choir offers selections.

Dr. & W. Graffin New York City St. John's Episcopal Church Burroughs Memorial Chanel Fair Fairfield Avenues St Margaret's Guild Alsin Cl Broul St. John’s St. John's Choir

Bicyclist Sues Coal Firm After Route Washington Collision

William Montgomery, an employee of Bridgeport Casings, sues Ideal Coal company for 510000 damages. He was bicycling on September 15 on North Washington avenue when struck by an automobile owned by Ideal Coal and driven by Kenneth Reilly, suffering a broken collarbone and four fractured ribs plus other injuries.

Wiliam Montgomery Bridgeport Casings Company Ideal Coal Company Washington Avenue Kenneth Reilly

Bank personnel hold annual field day at Brooklawn Club

Mechanics and Farmers Savings bank officers directors and male staff held their annual field day and dinner at Brooklawn Country Club. Golf and putting contests were planned for the afternoon but rain shortened activities. Dinner was served at six and the group then occupied the club’s alleys for the rest of the evening.

Mechanics and Farmers Savings Bank Brooklawn Country Club

Easton votes and local caucus results reported

Easton voters were recorded at a Saturday meeting of selectmen and the town clerk for the November election. A Republican caucus in Academy Hall nominated Ambrose Marsh for representative and named George B. Beers, Joseph B. Hill, Charles Gilbert, and Charles Parmelee as justices of the peace. The item also notes numerous social visits, anniversaries, and gatherings involving residents from Easton and nearby towns.

C. E. Dickerson Arthur Bush HH. Bush Howard Kuhn Howard Aubrey Howell Junior Philip Hattie Howell Sterrick Robert Jean Bridgeport Bear Mountain Bridge Storm King Highway Millard Randall Belle Randall Charles Randall Long Hill Theodore Anton Charlies Keller Wilkinson-Griffin Long Hill Methodist Church Alice Wheeler Stratfield Mia Estella Ogden Tev Howard B. Warren

Mrs John West Hosts Social in Huntington

In Huntington on Oct 12 Mrs John West entertained at The Red House honoring two recent arrivals Mrs Dry Wagsoner and Mrs Howard J Moore. Guests included Mrs Howa Mauwe Mrs Jay Wagsoner Mrs Aware Verley and others with tea coffee and prizes.

Wuntington John West Moabridge Unnington Dry Wagsoner the Red House Howard J. Moore Flowa A da Mauwe Jay Wagsoner

Republican rally to feature Mrs John 3 Russ in Bristol

Mrs John J Russ of Millcroft will speak at a Bristol Republican rally on Monday October 18. The Parent-Teacher Association meets that evening in Huntington school hall with Rev George W Judson speaking on Parents and the New Freedom. Huntington Fish and Game Club postpones October meeting to October 22 at 8 in the Council chamber in Shelton to hear reports on trout fingerlings and pheasants.

Charles E. Millard Fair Street Howard L. Moore Wells Hollow Lester Wagner Sharon Springs N. Y John 3. Russ Huntington School Hall George Wi Judson Parente Freedom Hunteington Fish and Game Club Bhelton

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