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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1927
Page
9
Fairfield Lunch Club supported Sherman PTA efforts for an automatic traffic signal or a crossing officer at Fairfield Center to protect schoolchildren and pedestrians. Voters previously approved funds to install a signal on Post Road at Reef Road, but State Highway officials advised the town.
The ad explains sciatic neuritis causes intense thigh to foot pain and tender points along the nerve. It promotes Allenhrhy Special Formula No 2 capsules, claiming pain reduction within hours and eventual return to work, with Hindle Pharmacy always in stock.
Westport Chamber of Commerce will soon have an expert compile a town wide credit list. The plan includes checking up buyers accounts and placing records on file to curb bad debts. Peddler taxation and new local events occupy the rest of the agenda as officials push for orderly commerce and civic activities.
Reported at a town meeting an ordinance to authorize the town under state statutes to regulate traffic and parking at a key Light point near the Post road. Judge Bacon Wekeman said Fairfield Parent Teacher group asks business and professional men’s support to protect crossing children and pedestrians. Speaker Rev Stoeckel, a noted national figure, is expected at an evening meeting at Ovid Memorial or Roger Ludlowe high school cafeteria. Hunt spoke on Green Mountain Trail experiences and an open air religious service in the morning.
The Endeavor Circle of the Methodist Episcopal church plans a combined fair and chicken supper on Thursday November. Ladies Aid joins to support the event with booths and tables under coordinators Mrs Elliott Curtiss Mrs Edith Fairchild Mrs G McLelland and others. Luncheon by the circle in the church parlors tomorrow at 12 30 led by Mrs L A Nothnagle.
Devon Devon reports Edward Krasenice of Woodland Drive sustaining a broken wrist from a recent football game. Helen I. Lister of 698 Berwyn Street accepted a bookkeeper job with Southern New England Ice Company at Bridgeport branch. A prize masquerade and dance is planned at Anna Church on Naugatuck Avenue October 28. Howard and Mrs. Smith return from Guilford visit. Daughters of the American Revolution rummage sale set for next Saturday at Memorial Chapter house. Philip and Mrs. Hough return to Great Week 1I for winter. Mendroconttr of Shoreham Hotel completed a three week Canada tour. Antonia O Braica, frequent interpreter in Central District court, is arrested on an indictment accusing burning le defraud.
Irving Heiney of New York City was clocked speeding on Fost road and stopped by State Police Lieutenant Frank Virelli. Heiney was taken to Westport police station and ordered to post a $25 bond for his appearance in Westport Town Court on October 27 to answer a speeding charge.
Wilton Ladies League met at member homes to hear papers on Turkish, Japanese, and Adana City mission work. Speakers noted Turkish education and social service limits, and the American Bible Association in Japan reporting nearly 7 million Bibles.
Stratford reports rapid progress on the new Masonic Temple near the Methodist church with steel work nearing completion. Meantime, high school ineligible players beat the regular team 12 to 6 in a Tuesday pickup game as the BCruDB attackers constantly pressured. Building permits issued include two car garages on Locus Street for Rosa A Fraesera, a garage on Elm Street for John Marino, and a garage on Henry Street for John Waller. Halloween party plans at Christ Church urge masque and costumes with prizes, and the American Legion Post 42 hosts a three day bazaar with a six piece orchestra and auxiliary support.
The Trinity church quartet of Bridgeport will perform at Stepney Baptist church on Wednesday evening November 2 at 8 o'clock. After the recital refreshments will be served by the Walling Workers and a silver offer ing will be taken at the meeting for making service wagons.
Amon Morducha, dry goods store proprietor, purchased the 12 room residence with a basement store at 429 State Street at public auction on the premises. The block fronts 25 1/2 feet on State Street and 183 feet on Warren Street, with a sale price of 913000. The American Bank and Trust Co hold a 810 000 mortgage on the property. The sale was for Nathan Engleman, the owner.
A described electro magnetic finger heating method offers relief for deaf persons. The apparatus uses bounds transformed into a measurable electrical signal to distinguish letters and aid recognition. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR but center on a wearable interface translating touch into readable cues.
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