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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1927

Page

3

Delivery Trucks Blamed In Driveway Crashes

Connecticut inspectors find light delivery trucks account for about 20 percent of private driveway crashes, mainly in urban centers. Inattention and careless backing cause two thirds of incidents, with 4 to 6 pm and noon to 8 pm peak hours. Other factors include intoxication speed improper parking and inexperienced drivers.

Connecticut State Motor Vehicle Department Bopules Motor Vehicle Department Taovo Abbeyeists Sitayay

Czech Composer Uses Jazz in Church Service

In FRAGUE Czechoslovakia on Oct 30 composer E. F Burlan presented a complete church service with jazz instruments. The audience demanded several encores and observers predict jazz may become a regular feature in funeral rites for those opposed to doleful music.

Czechoslovakia Associated Fress America E. F Burlan

Westport Hodges Picked for County Hunt Club Dog Show

Westport Hodges named among contestants for the first annual open dog show by the Pairfield County Hunt Club under AKC auspices in Westport. Over 400 high bred dogs expected. event includes 30 plus prize events with cash awards. Judges span breeds from Airedale to wolfhounds. Dr A Schuyler Clark funds a top prize.

Hodges County Hunt Club Westport New England Pairfield County Hunt Club American Kennel Club Fairfield County Hunt Club Virginia Wader Marshall Hall Hupteman Shaw O 8 Starling Charles de Bevoise Simon C. Bradley Duval Brown George L. & Davis L. M Cornwall A. M. Fletachmann Theodore Sturges Airdale Bedlington Leon J. Iriberry Brooklyn Beagles Louis Betjer Roseland Boston Harold R Richards Huntington J. Chow Chow L W Bonney Flushing J. Collies C M Lunt Rahwai J. Fox Irian Sealyham Theodore Offerman New York City Samuel Milbank Charles Ludwig St. Albans Walter J Graham Red Bank Cecilia Dein Terre Euano New Rochelle Pinsehters F H Figitmann Samuel G Allen NY City Elsie Blum Elmhurst A Schuyler Clark Clark

Woman Fined for Fatality on Pike in New Haven

The only woman ever convicted in Criminal Superior Court here for mis conduct of a motor vehicle operator in a fatal crash on the Milfera turnpike. Mrs Ide Miller of South Norwalk received a $500 fine and costs from Judge John Rufus Booth after a nolo contendere plea. She was held criminally liable for the July 6 death of five year old Arthur Sylvester of Orange avenue. On Friday she will face Civil Superior Court judge Issac Wolfe in a $10,000 death action brought by Em Sylvester, administrator of the boy’s estate. The judge noted the court’s seriousness in these cases and approved the state’s attorney’s recommended sentence.

New Haven Milfera Ide Miller South Norwalk John Rufus Booth Miller Eli Mix Arthur Sylvester Orange Avenue Issac Wolfe Civil Superior Court Em Sylvester Booth

Vermont Grange Opposes Subsidies At Convention

The Vermont State Grange condemned government subsidies of general nature proposed by midwestern agriculture interests. It passed a negative resolution opposing further Vermont armory appropriations and struck a clause to disentangle maintenance funds. The measures were decided by close vote at Rutland amid convention proceedings.

Rutland Associated Press Vermont

Farmer Teaches Mules to Plow with Anoks Help

A playful note describes a farmer training mules to work with anoks to improve field tasks. The account highlights practical steps and a light tone typical of rural life coverage.

Horwitz Beck trial witness details fatal operation

In a Connecticut criminal trial, Dr Morris T Horwitz, 98 Fairfield Avenue, faces charges for allegedly attempting a legal operation on Miss Dorothy May Reynolds on March 8. The day featured tense cross examination of key witnesses, including Altman who testified Horwitz entered Dr Beck's home and went into Beck's office. The trial drew a crowded, noisy courtroom as judges ordered doors locked and testimony from Mrs Nina Reynolds was challenged as hearsay.

Reynolds William H. Comley Slade Hurling Isadore Waltman Forty-fourth Street Brooklyn M. Carl Beck Dr Horwitz Horwitz Altman Beck East Main New Haven Dr Beck New York Statea Comley Slade Comey Ti Beck Drs Horwitz Marvin Linde Simeon Fense Theease Nina Reynolds Miss Reynolds

Coroners finding to influence police action in Norwalk

In Norwalk an inquest into the death of Robert Thomas 27 of 182 Main street Norwalk is postponed as Coroner John J Phelan awaits a formal finding. The alleged driver William McInerney 23 of 83 Louns bury avenue is held on charges of reckless driving and evading responsibility. Thomas died in Stamford hospital Saturday night. McInerney refused to testify on advice of counsel.

Darien William McInerney Lounsbury Avenue Norwalk Robert Thomas Main Street John J Phelans Bridgepark McInerrey Paul R Connery Thomas Stamford Mcjocrney

Truant Officer Washes Dirty Boy in Milford

A Milford truancy case ends oddly as a truancy officer visits a boy’s home after he fails to appear at Central Grammar School. The mother says the boy is dirty, so the officer washes him and then escorts him to school.

Milford John Sikorsky Central Gramm Mar

Howland's Store Growth Built On Faith And Time

Mushrooms spring up today and sink back tomorrow. The growth of a good store like a building is slow and healthy. Howland's was founded over forty years ago upon faith and confidence, and its steady expansion reflects that.

Howland’s

Velvet Velveteen Skirts And Plaid Silk Blouses Adorn 1920s Wardrobe

In this era women seek separate pieces for design choices. Velveteen skirts in black and navy feature kick pleats and tailored bodices. Pair with velvet or bright plaid silk blouses in gay plaids. Prices note a $5.95 item and attention to flannel options for broader appeal.

Halloween Candy Favor Box Description

Marshmallow cats and pumpkins and varied colored Butter Cream candies offered as favors. One box of assorted chocolates wrapped in Halloween wrappers priced at $1.00.

Whit Profitet

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