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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1926

Page

6

Stratford Primary Nominates Probate and State Officials

Stratford September 3 contest notices announce primary nominations for probate judge and state representatives in the General Assembly and justice of the peace. John Smith current probate judge and Howard Wilcoxson lead Republican tickets. Rex DeLaCour is the Democratic candidate with prior decorations for valor. Nominees for state representative include Mrs Helen F. Lewis and Mrs Harry Wilcoxson, with Charles F. Wheeler awaiting ballot results. League of Women Voters screens include motion pictures at Stratford theatre featuring Governor Trumbull and local figures, with three short films detailing community life and the opening of the air mail between Boston and New York.

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Witness says man sped to death in trolley collision

A witness testified that a man accelerated toward a trolley car in Madison on Wednesday, causing a head-on crash with a Meriden automobile driven by George Wolfe. The victim Paul Booth died later at a New Haven hospital after suffering multiple fractures.

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Grave diggers denied higher pay for cemetery work

Local reports indicate grave diggers are not to be paid 25 dollars per day for work on cemetery projects in Philadelphia and surrounding areas. The decree affects tunneling and related tasks at Lak Park and nearby cemeteries with water works firms and power company involvement. Rumors suggest wage disputes echoing over state lines Massachusetts and New Jersey as crews endure reduced daily rates.

Danbury Massachusetts Nes Washington Bilutt Willett Washington State Montana Lepley Forward College Federal Trade Commission Illiett Shaw Wyatson-Parker Rail New York Central Elliott

Church Notices from Berean Memorial and Nearby Parishes

A dense church notices page lists Berean Memorial Church services led by Lewla J. Long and Chris with morning ordinances of the Lord's Supper, Sunday school and youth activities, plus details from nearby Stratford, New Haven, and Bridgeport churches. It notes morning prayer, communion, sermons, and weekly programs at multiple houses of worship including St. Luke's, St Andrews, and Olivet Congregational, reflecting a broad pattern of religious services in the area.

Berean Memorial Church Chris Than Atlane Lewla J. Long Muiln Street Thesweiter Boule of Hebrews Sabia Robert Hinds Sanday Mvenias Service Jerkey Chirae Newfield

Obituary notes from Bridgeport and Springfield deaths

Funeral notices recount multiple deaths including John E Owens of Springfield Elizabeth Gavin Owens and two sons Dre Harold Owens and John K E Owens. Ley Kearney Hfty died at Bridgeport hospital with services by Wilmot and West and New Era lodge in charge. Willam Casey remembered with services at Milne Street and St Augustine's Church. Edward J Bayes died suddenly with service at St Marys and burial at St Michael's. Elizabeth Banks funeral at St Augustine's with requiem mass.

John E. Owens Springfield Mass St. Michael's Cemetery Owens Bridgeport Elizabeth Gavin Owens Dre Harold Owens John KE. Owens C. J. Cur Mildred Owens Ley Kearney Hfty Bridgeport Hospital Wilmot and West, Inc Red Lafayette Street New Era Lodge Isabelle Henry Danbury Bridgeport Bras Company Mountain Grave Cemetery Willam Casey Milne Street St. Augustine’s Church Alderman James Casey Mary EB. Casey Agnes D. Casey Jennings Brothers Sacred Heart John M. Fennelly Bao Uel M. J. Gannon John Street Sacred Heart Church Pather Rallian Chares Ogren Kara St. Michael's Cemestorp E Lizapeth Banks James Parks Avenue St. Augustine's Church R. J. Bowen Mae Flaherty Pie Jesus George McCormien Prank Puss Daniel Willkints Jeremiahan St Michael’s Cemetery BR. J. Bowen

Woman Sues City for 5000 Damages Over Car Crash

Elizabeth Chase, a resident of Dividgeport, sues City of Dividgeport as defendant for 5000 in damages after a westbound crash on Burnum Avenue near MIN HOT when a vehicle owned by Herman Isaac allegedly veered and struck her car. She alleges injuries and argues the city and Connecticut company were negligent for road conditions and proper maintenance.

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Prosperity Belief Echoes From Leaders Across Nation

President Coolidge hears from business and railroad leaders and prominent figures like Howard Wilcott of Northern Pacific. They report widespread prosperity except drought regions North Dakota and Nebraska. Elliott backs voluntary railroad consolidations and public rate transparency to improve efficiency and fairness.

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Edna Allen Reggottaz Allen Nuptials Held At Olivet Church

Miss Edna Allen daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Allen was married to a New Orleans man on a May afternoon at Olivet Church Rev Herbert Bresn in New Orleans Lat groom worked as Assistant Transportation Manager for Kahao Company of America in New York The bride taught at a local school and the couple planned a wedding trip to New Orleans then return to Staten Island for residence.

Edna Allen Charles Aden Marion Street Olivet Church Herbert Bresn New Orleans Kaho Cy: Woration of America New York Livide Cae

Yale Hosts 7th Annual Machine Tool Exhibition

Yale University Mason Laboratory will host the seventh annual machine tool exhibition next week. Lectures by distinguished engineers will accompany the display of exhibits valued at about half a million dollars.

New Haven Mason Laboratory Yale University West

Dr Willitha Taylor to take post at Smith College

In Coruna Maine this September, Dr Willitha S Taster from the University of Maine philosophy department accepted a position at Franklin College Northampton Missouri. President Warold Toddwain announced the appointment. Taylor joined Maine in 1921 and this summer was a member of the Harvard summer session faculty.

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