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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1926

Page

3

Quill and Scroll Society Holds National Meeting in Iowa City

More than sixty chapters of Quill and Scroll, honorary high school journalism society, will convene in Iowa City for the first annual meeting. Delegates from across the country will participate in contests to crown national champions in news writing editorial work copy reading and headline writing. A feature includes a simulated crime test conducted by the University of Iowa psychology department to test reporters nose for news.

Iowa City Iowa CAP Quik Ant Syrell Minnad Honorary Society Raleigh Whoonis Arne Tr Maly Ment Minneapalis Minn Ficorse Hty Town School of Journalism Spanner Univers Ety of Towa Round Table Sanductetta Gournalista and Teachera

National society chapters grow for Qui and Scroll

The article notes that Qui and Scroll was organized as a national society last April and has since seen many chapters formed in cities across the United States, signaling expansion and wider reach.

United States

Romanian Queen to spend eight weeks in America

Queen Marie will tour the United States for about eight weeks, traveling by private train and visiting major cities including New York Philadelphia Chicago and San Francisco. She will be joined by her daughter Princess Tecanne and possibly Prince Nicholas, with a royal party totaling 22. The voyage begins mid October with a stop at Cherhours aboard the Leviathan provided by the American government.

Tarest Roumania Sept Marie Malleg States Ampol News Liberary New York Washington Philadelphia Vattata Cleveland Detroit Indianapolia Cincinnati Chicago Paul Minneapolis Jiuii Livingston Denver Seattle Fortland Ore Vancouver Francisco Los Angles Kansas Alvinmesne Stouis Leis- Ville Alga Vist Jerida Darrigter Princves Tecann Infanta Beatylee Spain Prince Nicholas Sean Bucharest Cherhours

Shipping Board tests private ownership drift in merchant fleet

Washington moves by the Shipping Board signal efforts to shift more lines to private operation. The United States Lines and American Merchant Lines are being marketed with bids due by November 5. Auctions aim to attract American capital and reduce government control of key routes to South America and Europe.

Washington Sept Merctane Marine Shipping Board United States Lines Amsin Noan Merchant Marine Planning Committee Senate Jones Senate Commerce Committee Aimuary West Aten Pickers Far Ahead 1 Emergency Fleet Corporation New York Europe Nethern J. Ovchhester & Compant, Inc York City

Work Begins on Voting Machines in State Election Prep

Two new ballot mechanics started work yesterday on overhauling the voting machines for the state election. Carl Worneling Heaiv, a veteran head mechanic, died in the tre Inet lertion. Michael Lucas, a former Republican party worker, becomes the Republican mechanic. John Wargo from the Third district becomes the Democrat mechanic. They are aided by four assistants Thomas Happell Daniel McQueeney Fred Vetters and J Kolman.

Carl Worneling Heaiv Lertion Michad Lucas Demarra Neecane Capla Cherie Worth Distriblican Atwater Republian John Wargo Toird New Democrat Thomas Happell Daniel McQueeney Fred Vetters J .Kolman

Wrecks in local waters to be removed soon

Harbormaster says three wrecks near Yellow Mill pond Seaview Pleasure Beach bridge and Johnsons Creek will be removed by government and contractors. A Cement laden ship and the Kathleen are among the targets with crews arriving next month to clear the channels and restore the harbor routes.

Bridgenart William A Lansom Yellow Mil Pond Seaview Avenue Pleasure Beach Bridge Kathleen Johnson’s Creek Tee Have Nowork Pte Utah Atantic Ifaire

First Parade of G A R Draws 200000 Plus Soldiers

The Grand Army of the Republic held its first parade in Washington before President Andrew Johnson. About 200000 soldiers participated across two days, with the Army of the Republic and the Western Army under General Sherman taking part. The GAR, organized in 1867, elected S A Hurlburt as national commander, later John A. Lagan in 1868. Memorial Day was established by General Orders. Largest encampment was 1890 in Boston with 40949 veterans. Major General John Clem, a drummer boy at nine, is believed the youngest. Fewer than 50000 Grant army members remain on rolls. 20000 died in two years. John B. Inman of Springfield, Illinois, is current national commander. Sixtieth encampment planned for Des Moines, Iowa. May

Gta Army of the Republic Andrew Johnson Washington W. T. Sherman Grand Army of the Republic Wth BB. F. Stephenson Usinvis SA. Hurlburt Tineis National Comander Sxing John A. Lagan Boston John Clem GA. Re Grant John B. Inman Springfield Des Moines Iowa

Legacies Help Prevent Mission Deficit at Board

Boston report shows receipts of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions totaling 15 during the year ending August 31 1925 with expenditures at 2 162.07 and no credit balance. The board notes a hopeful trend but warns that without further gifts a deficit could arise, while the accumulated debt exceeds 242 000.

Boston American Board of Commssioners For Foreign Missiong Flia

New Britain Man in Boom for Congress

A New Britain candidate Paonessa pursues the Democratic nomination for Congress against incumbent E Hart Fenn. Paonessa, a twice-defeated mayoral candidate, is backed by local Republicans and notable figures, amid a wave of political talk in New Britain and calls for support from GOP legislators.

New Britain Congress New Hausen Angela Paonissa Vewmocrati Rhe Ainst E. Hart Fenn Paonessa Care George A. Quigley Benjamin W. Alina Paonessa Gardiner J. Weld Sou New Briain

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