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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1927

Page

3

Legion Worker Aids 294 Cases in Local Aid Effort

A Bridgeport American Legion post assisted 294 cases this year through a state aid committee led by Harry W. Coner on post 11. Sara J. Grant completed the investigation and documented spending of 312 dollars on sick visits meals groceries and supplies along with hospital attention and clothing for needy veterans families and other residents. The post also organized Christmas baskets and entertainment for hospital patients costing 467.20 dollars. Twenty families received Christmastime baskets and gifts through welfare efforts by the post and Bridgeport Mothers aided the aid drive. Migrating wildlife speeds noted as kids travel 20 to 37 miles per hour while ducks and geese reach 40 to 59 mph.

Harry W Coner American Legion of Biiderport Sara J Grant Hipaa Legion Miles Legiantaaics Iternity Cises Post

Monroe House Auction Sells for 10000 to Mortgage Holder Browning

A Crosby Street home once lived in by President James Monroe sold at auction for 10000 to mortgage holder Browning who held 815770 against the property. The sale included 324 in incidental expenses and 736 in taxes. Assemblyman Hackenburg lamented the ghostly sale while observers noted the decline of Monroe’s historic residence.

New York Associated Press Crosby Steet James Monroe Browning Thomas F Burchill Frederick L Hackenburg

Three Men Accused of Padding Payroll in Island Cotton Case

In Griswold town court Judge John M. Bary bound over to Superior court three Island Cotton Co employees Joseph Gilbert 26 Felis Katko 16 and Bernard Beaudoin 26 charged with padding the payroll by about 2000 dollars. Balko acted as time keeper and allegedly logged hours under false names with their help.

Jewett Gity Associated Press Island Cotton Co Mers Joseph Gilbert Felis Katko Bernard Beaudoin John ™. Bary Griswold Balko

Postmortem Detail Reports Unclear Causes

A garbled postmortem note provides no clear cause of death with unreadable phrases and missing specifics, leaving investigators unable to determine the medical reason or sequence of events. Further examination and readable records are required to establish a definitive conclusion.

Girl Returns From Work Takes Poison In Waterbury

Miss Mary Godere sixteen of 264 North Main Street, Waterbury, partially drained a small bottle of poison at her home early this afternoon. She was removed to St Marys Hospital after treatment by Dr Ancho. Her condition was not serious. Godere came home from work this noon and, according to doctors and hospital authorities, took the poison shortly afterward.

Waterbury Associated Press Mary Gadero North Main Street Peison St Marys Hospital

Catholic property worth millions taken in Mexico

Mexico City September 13 By Associated Press since religious conflict began over a year ago the government nationalized Catholic church properties totaling about 100 million pesos. About 14600 church properties were seized when services were suspended and churches turned over to parish committees. Remaining values covered rural and urban properties held in others names despite belonging to prelates, nationalized under a constitutional ban on ministers of any faith owning property.

Mexico City Associated Presa Mexico

This Ain't Paris Says Walker As Americans Cheer

Mayor James J Walker arrives in New York after a European tour ending in Paris. He jokes This ain't Paris as crowds cheer and reporters translate his words. Mrs Walker receives praise for New York fashion. He plans official Paris reception Thursday with French dignitaries.

Paris Walker Associated Press United States Bug James J Walker Rome New York Seine Bijou France New Parris Europe Alps 430 M Ducaille Goureud L Hopital Aide de Marshal Foch French Academy Place Concorde

Smallpox Discovered at Morris Town High School

Health authorities in Morristown New Jersey began examining about 1200 Morris Town High School students after an 18 year old boy contracted smallpox. Over 160 students unvaccinated in five years were sent home. the patient was sent to Cysex County Isolation Hospital. The Board of Education said classes would continue and a thorough fumigation would occur tonight.

Morristown N J Associated Press Morristown High School Cysex County Dowd of Education

Coolidge to avoid part in Federal Reserve row

President Coolidge adopts hands off policy over a Fed board move to cut the Chicago Fed rediscount rate. He will not challenge the action and believes the board acts in a quasi judicial role, functioning without executive intervention.

Coolidge Federal Reserve Washington Associated Press Federal Reserve Board Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago White House

Flexible Bracelets in Sterling Settings Displayed

The article promotes Flexible Bracelets priced from 3.50 to 8.50 in fashionable taste. It highlights bracelets set with sapgiure rhinestones and emeralds as part of the rising vogue for costume jewelry.

Tudor Plate Silverware Week Sale Prices

This week only sale lists Tudor Plate Silverware with 2 to 56 piece sets. Prices range from 13 to 41.50, featuring embossed and hollow handle stainless steel knives in various quantities. Main Floor-Front.

Expert to Take Measurements With Noted Specialist

A skilled professional will perform the measurements, ensuring accuracy and reliability. The man chosen for the task brings proven expertise and a track record of precise results.

Howland's Double-Service Boys Suits Offer Economy

The ad promotes boys double-service suits priced up to 25 dollars, with two pairs of full-cut knickers per stunt to match coats, targeting ages 7 to 17. It highlights sturdy weaves and mountain-fty tailoring, with cups to match available in 1 and 1.50 dollar ranges.

Howland’s

Crepe de Chine Undergarments in Fall Shades

Quality undergarments offered in pastel fall shades with sizes 34 to 44. Features include wide hems slight side back gathers and scalloped picot edges. Also available are chemises with filet lace details in sizes 36 to 42. Basment-Fron Hem stitched top. Second Tl a or -Reir.

New Stamped Gift Pieces Arrive for Cooler Season

Our Art Department on the Second Floor, Front offers stamped pieces priced 65¢ to 3.75 for gifts of one’s own use. New arrivals include luncheon sets, mink holders, wooden brackets, 4-piece mantan’t set, bedroom set, 7-piece cocktail set, pot holders, and nursery items ready for embroidery or cutwork.

Exceptonailly Bing

Micro Aluminum Ware Special September Prices

Prices for preserving kettles and related cookware vary by capacity from 2 to 20 quarts. The ad lists several items including 3 piece stove sets and specific kettle sizes with prices ranging from under 3 dollars to about 4 dollars.

Tire prices and flooring patterns from gold seal line

Listing of Defiance tires with sizes and prices including 30 x 314 and 33 x 414. Also mentions red tubes and assorted tire prices. Following are kitchen bathroom and sun porch floor coverings by Congoleum with stonepatterns and wood effects priced by square yard.

Boys' Sweaters and Lumberjacks Sale Ad Picked Furnishings

Fine assortment of sport sweaters in jacquard and plain patterns priced from $3 to $5. Sizes range from 20 months to large. Lumberjacks may be listed in brown blue and linse color schemes with solid or he d patterns. Discount fonts noted.

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