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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1927

Page

15

Drunk Dancer Seeks Annulment of Matrimony in Baltimore

Fawn Gray, a dancer known as Gladys Mc Bray, seeks to annul a second drunken marriage to Hamilton Smith in Circuit Court Two Baltimore alleging intoxication and duress. Smith, a playwright and Hollywood director forming the Maryland Motion Picture Company, had treated Gray to liquor and pressured the ceremony after failing to appear at a 4 p.m. confer.“Renounced marriage” cites fraud and deceit. Gray, returning from Virginia to New York, had been involved in other legal actions including a $100,000 suit against the Panama Pacific Steamship Co.

Baltimore Fawn Gray Harry K Thay Hamilton Smith Playwngny Hollywood Maryland Motion Picture Company Fawn Eugene O’dunne Ted McFarland Philadelphia Circuit Court Number Two J. Charles Fagan Smith Fagan Miss Gray Gladys Mc Bray Mfe Virginia Head New York Panama- Pacific Steamship Company

Fire engulfs two truckloads of alcohol in New Bedford

Federal agents say two seized truckloads of alcohol from a wrecked rum runner, en route from the customs house to a Worcester drug concern, caught fire at midday in New Bedford. The blaze destroyed the cargo and damaged several autos on Union Street as cans exploded and alcohol leaked, possibly ignited by a cigarette butt.

New Bedford Mass Associated Press Westport Worcester Federal Tne Union Street

Magnolia Brand Condensed Milk Promises Richer Cooking

Expert cooks advise using Magnolia Brand Condensed Milk to merge malt and sugar in one ingredient. The ad touts higher butter fat, less water than bottled milk, and claiming creamier custards, pastries, and even coffee with half the cost. It invites readers to request a recipe booklet from the Borden Company.

Magnolia Brand Magnolia Brant Borden Company Madison Ave New York

The Fun Shop and Campus Laughs Column

A collage of jokes and humorous verses from a student page. It includes playful quips about judges, campus life, and quick sketches, with light banter about professors, dating, and a Navy reference. The piece blends satirical humor and light verse distinctive of a campus humor section.

Former jailer may face prosecution over deficits

New Haven reporters say County Treasurer James Lanyon turned over 604.50 to county commissioners as full payment for discrepancies in the accounts of former Jailer Frank R Baldwin. Baldwin had earlier given a 5000 check. investigators found it insufficient. A second commissioners meeting was planned to discuss possible criminal action. Goodhart, Baldwin’s counsel, said the two checks would cover investigation costs and offset the deficit.

New Haven Associated Press James Lanyon Frank R Baldwin Baldwin Baldwin Jacob P Goodhart

Driver Escapes Homicide Charge In Torrington Case

Vernon Noad of Torrington faced an automobile homicide charge in Litchfield County Court. He pleaded guilty to defective brakes after a cab crash killed Helen Zogna, with a judge presiding and a coroner later exonerating him in May.

Torrington Associated Preas Vernon Noad Elber B Hamlin Common Pleas Av Litchfield Toda Noad Nord Wanek Down Helen Zogna

Court approves 13 applications for citizenship

Judge Alfred C Baldwin of the Superb court yesterday reviewed 160 petitions with 141 admitted, 25 continued, and four dismissed for issues including invalid declarations and lack of character witnesses. Admitted filers include a long list of Stratford Fairfield Danbury Westport residents and others from nearby communities.

Alfred C Baldwin Superb Charles and Violet Beyer Ridgefield Robert Ekblom Stratfad Andrey Bebiewick Danbury Andolino Castillo Nicholas Chaban Marte Peter Vasil Nick Moretti Mike Luczay Steve Szederec Susie Sgeherec Ludo Yle Rauso Florence N Hubbard William Kosowsky Carlo Bertozaj Zigemund Pache Ralph Rege Gilatamo Altteri Anna Wawyznski James Steyjens Angelo Vitrelln Moses Gering Thomas Durice Harry Davidwitz Thora E Mard Anthony Krok Rebecca Raccelheon Andrew Z. Alexa John Farkas Allen Nordstrom Mike Mutnick Frank Dishey Hjalmar Pearson Erminio Cerno Stanley Haylas Michael Andrews Stanley Rockks Louis Mora Mahamad Moses Salvatore Licciardi Joseph Goetz James Anastio Westport Victor Salpether Alexander Csurgal Joseph Manzien Sabota Gaita

Lyme Man Befriends Fallen Carrier Pigeon

New London reports a carrier pigeon, bearing leg markings AJ 27 and J 108, rested at W E Hoyt’s cottage in South Lyme after five birds in as many weeks. The bird was fed and sheltered for the night before potentially continuing its journey.

New London W E. Hoyt South Lyme Westerly

Russian Woman Seeks University Admission at 67

Madam L N Mayelov of Leningrad renews her bid to enroll at Leningrad Medical University. She previously entered in 1915, attended nine years, and completed two courses before dismissal in 1624 for mental incapacity. Authorities deny her appeal.

L N. Mayelov Leningrad Medical University

Yeast Regimen Restores Health and Mood in Student

A Detroit girl recalls vacation strain from school work and pimples. Her mother advised Fleischmann's Yeast, daily in milk, to regain strength after illness. She reports becoming active, happy, and proud of a clear complexion.

Mother Fleischmann Pleischmann Mary Darts Detroit Michigan

Fleischmanns Yeast Promises Digestion Relief For Night Shift Workers

An October 1923 sworn patrolman shares how three shift changes destroyed his digestion until Fleischmanns Yeast restored regular elimination and made work bearable. The ad-like piece then extols the product as a corrective food that cleanses the intestines, strengthens muscles, and improves blood and skin, with instructions to buy and use daily. It features Jack Hutchison, famed golfer, endorsing the yeast for digestion and sleep improvements.

Fleischmann’s Yeast William S. Stone Fleischmann Health Research Dept The Fleischmann Company Washington St New York

Serve More French Dressing Recipe Card

A quick table side method to prepare French dressing using Mazda with vinegar salt and white pepper. For a sweeter option add a teaspoon of Karo Red Label. The note touts Mazda as pure and high quality for all salad dressings.

Mazda

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