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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1927

Page

5

Fairfield High in Skull Practice and Darien clash

Fairfield High School football team completed skull practice with emphasis on timing and team duties. Principal Swamield clarified rule points, Coach Hellman outlined the season's plays, and several players contended for starting roles. Ollie Jennings quit to focus on studies, with Moravek or Strople likely to replace him. A game vs Darien was set for October 28 at Fairfield, a rematch after last season's 35 to 0 Fairfield victory.

Fairfield Fairfield High School Harold A. Swamield Walter Hellman Ollie Jennings Ollie Wiliams Moravek Strople Meravek McCoy Darien

Danish painter Michael Ancher dies in Skagen at 78

Danish artist Michael Ancher known for sea life scenes died in Skagen, the fishing town at the tip of Jutland. He was seventy eight years old after a long career spent in the village.

Skagen Denmark Associated Press Michael Ancher Jutland

Federal agents hurt during liquor raid at Assonet

In Taunton Mass three detainees posted bonds of 2500 each to appear in Boston federal court after a raid on an Assonet liquor outlet sparked a brawl. Agents Kelso Wright and Hoxie suffered injuries as rocks and fence rails were used in the melee. Prisoners Joseph Gouvet Frank Silvin and John Mendoza were also hurt.

Taunton Mass Associated Press Assonet Boston Kelso Providence Wright Hoxie New Bedford Joseph Gouvet Frank Silvin John Mendoza

Student Prince Stars Are Wedded in Stamford

Lloyd Garrett and Ruth Williams, known for performing in The Student Prince, married at a Huntington Ridge home. The couple, who wore costumes from the show, funded the house themselves. Garrett also appeared in George White's Scandals and Williams with the Manhattan Opera company. Garrett is from Moulton, Pa., Williams from Oklahoma City.

Stamford Alfred Grant Walton Congregational Church Lloyd Garrett Ruth Williams Huntington Ridge Shuberts Mr. Garrett George White Miss Williams Manhattan Opera Company Roxy's Garrett Moulton, Fa Oklahoma City Oxla

Park City Hospital Drive Opens With Loder as Speaker

Cornelius Loder the leading US hospital consultant will open Bridgeport Park City hospital drive for 200000. Mayor Behrens chairs the drive with a campaign plan to survey equipment and outline a new wing at the Park City hospital now housed in Col. Heftin Park residence. A kickoff tonight at 8 p.m. with 300 volunteers expected.

Cornelius Loder United States New Park City Hospital F. William Behrens Greenport L. I John Duval Gluck Bridgeport New London Lader Col. Heftin Park

Easton Grange to Host College Whist Night

Easton College whist will be held tonight in the Grange hall at 8:30 under Easton Grange auspices. Prizes and refreshments will be provided. The Entertain ment committee includes Mr and Mrs Arthur Wheeler Mr and Mrs Eugene Norton and Mr and Mrs Chester Hult.

Edward Knight Charles Miller Bronx Park New York Robert Kent Robert Rowell John Broadbin Arthur Nichols Sterling Gillette Charles Silliman Betty Hull Harry Escott Francis Howard B. Warren Mary Hines Arthur Wheeler Willard Gillette Avidson Edward Edward Gillette Clifford Gillette Leroy Turney Dora Square and Compass Club Baptist Hall Walter Jennings Haydens Hill

Kicking of Dog Leads to Death of Three Men

Ashland Kentucky reports three men dead in Magoffin county after a dog was kicked six months earlier. In a Sunday shooting, Patton Holliday, Brad Merrill, and Add Salyer of Oakley were killed following a fistfight over the old quarrel. Salyer, Merrill’s brother in law, shot Holliday. Holliday then wounded Merrill and Salyer before dying.

Ashland Associated Press Magoffin County Patton Holliday Brad Merrill Add Salyer Oakley Salyersville Holiday Merrill Salyer Holliday

Turkey Adopts Christian Sunday

Angora reports the move to replace Friday as the Moslem Sabbath with Sunday, urged by the Constantinople Chamber of Commerce to align with Europe. The change risks upsetting Anatolian tradition, as Friday prayers at mosques center noon prayer, while Sunday observance remains optional in Islam.

Angora Turkey Associated Preas Constantinople Chamber of Commerce Patreets

Man borrows 6500 to pay bills and vanishes

Meriden, Sept 30. Ernest Chapanis, missing for three weeks, took a 6500 bank loan to pay contractors who built his house. The wife says the house has sunk since construction and believes her husband left in distress over the couple’s misfortune. creditors and wife seek his return.

Meriden Associated Press Ernest Chapanis Chapanis

Typhoid outbreak hits Mexican city. deaths rise

Typhoid fever has caused several deaths in Nogales Sonora with about 60 people under treatment across the border in Nogales, Ariz. The health officer issued a general warning urging precautions. The epidemic began two weeks ago and spread rapidly as officials ordered boiled water in all saloons and cafés. A filtration system is being installed at the water works.

Nogales Ariz Associated Press Sonora City

Deaf and Dumb Waif Found on Baltic Farm

A seven or eight year old boy found near EHtinne Reil’s barn on the Baltic Plain could not talk and heard poorly. Deputy Sheriff John J. McGuire searched Plain Hill for parents but found no leads. Humane Agent H. P. Wyant was notified as the boy wore a black sweater, dark blue overalls, no shoes, and appeared dirty and unkempt. The lad has a scar on his left hand and a limp in his right leg.

Baltic Associated Press Ehtinne Reil John J. McGuire Plain Hill

Novelty Gum Rubber Aprons and Cretonne Bags Sale

A vintage ad lists pure gum rubber tea aprons in novelty colors with regular price 50c now 39c aimed at kitchen use. Cretonne shoe bags offer 8 pockets for 4 pairs at 39c, plus larger 42 pocket bags for 6 pairs at 65c. Also promoted are laundry bags, wardrobe bags, and sanitary clothing protectors with discounted prices, along with hair clippers and voile top step ins at reduced rates.

Cretonne

Warehouse Stock Ad for Trim and Notions Items

A local ad lists Rick Rack braid and white elastic webbing with mercerized finishes in 3 yard pieces and varied widths. Also includes white tape, lingerie ribbon, snap fasteners in multiple sizes, brass pins, and darning cotton with price breaks and bulk deals.

Dress Goods Department Demonstration With New York Expert

Mrs. Anna Milligan, Butterick style representative from New York, will cut and explain every step of a frock in the Dress Goods Department on the third floor this week. She offers guidance on dressmaking and styling, with fabrics including silk chiffon velvet and jersey at various prices.

Bendik Long Hil Miles Johnson Cyrus DeHondt Flushing Long Island DeHond Mra Clarence Jan Bings Anna Milligan Butterick Style New York

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