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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1926
Page
5
A beach patrolman in Atlantic City touts Sloan's liniment for muscle stiffness and soreness from standing in wet swimwear. Readers relay broad use and claims of fast relief, noting it targets the cause, increases blood flow, and removes fatigue poisons. Package available from druggists for 36 cents.
A garbled report from a Tepeblicin Womens club event notes Phillips discussed duties and interest in public office. It mentions Dr TL Pvciett Rewell as former city health official, milk distribution concerns, and vague statements by Vitt 1 N PRiips Jt oan. The text is unclear on outcome.
The town hall hosts a Democratic meeting Tuesday night with Charles G Mains and Lew Tasen as speakers, plus a Second Regiment band. A July pageant at Newtown Congregational Church features choral groups, a piano solo, and remarks by Rev Herbert Fhins. Engagement announced for Viola Katherine McGuire to Doughia Frederick Kahle with a Nov 6 wedding. Parish supper plans for St Roses and St Poes churches set for mid November with committees to be formed.
The Nichols Village Improvement Association announced details for Halloween activities in Nichols. A post on the town wall lists a schedule of events and names of local participants, with plans for wall display and public notices near the town hall.
Milford fire board denounces circulating rumors about hostility within the department and clarifies the Milford Park improvement plan. They detail the $110,060 building and system expenditures, including $86,000 for building, $6,000 for grading, $10,000 for a ten circuit Gamewell alarm system, and $4,600 for finishing grading and equipment. The board asserts support for public park funding and defends its prudent, service‑oriented leadership amid community chatter.
A Saturday night fire caused extensive damage to a Milford building and its furnishings. Police report several injuries while bystanders escaped. Local Methodist group plans a conference in New York on October 26. civic and social events including a Mesdames party series and a veteran reception are announced.
Providence October 27AP Charles R Maxfield Warren ice cream dealer faced two indictments for the murders of Angelo Curbone and Louis Christophoeno. He pleaded not guilty and was held without bail for trial. Prosecutors say the killings occurred as the men were stopped in front of his ice cream parlor during a repair call on July 13. Maxfield claimed self defense and was briefly released on bail before being detained again on murder charges.
Federal agents from New York raided the home of Wale Wasil on Bank Street after tracing beer deliveries from a local store. They found five sticks of dynamite and arrested Wist on a charge of making beer without a permit. he was jailed in City Court until he can post bond and await a hearing before a commissioner.
In Stamford cet 2h Special First Selectman Andrew Schlechtwe Uday announces Vis May Fo Thompson as town social worker and Jacob Weissman as personal tax collector Aiis Shompyen, member of the Thin Ward Democratic committee, succeeds Mis Lous Alhre. Weissman steered Richard fon. the office remains unfilled by the new band of xeletmen. Hatne Graves may fill later after a nervous breakdown. The incumbent Mint Thth Republican held the position, with a salary around $1 500 per annum.
Easton community activities include a Bridgport area Methodist conference at Nichols church with papers on the Country Problem. A World Service pageant rehearsal is planned at Lee ME church. Halloween festivities, husking bees, and a Hallowe en Masquerade at the firehouse are announced, with dances and community suppers. Scouts attended Yale Brown game. numerous residents visit New York. a harvest dance and Grange events are reported along with a motor-vehicle accident on Sport Hill leaving one injured.
A report in the Sunday newspaper says Randall Thomas Davidson, archbishop of Canterbury, plans to resign due to ill health. It notes retirement as a possible outcome and mentions a chaplain’s commentary.
Mike Mastin, famed athletic trainer, touts Mike Martin's Liniment as a fast, effective rheumatic remedy. He claims a hot bath and applying the liniment before bed can ease pain, reduce stiffness, and make users feel younger by morning, appealing to readers with testimonials and professional endorsements.
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