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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1926

Page

4

Gould to End Retirement as Republican District Chairman

Attorney Robert H. Gould plans a political comeback as Republican chairman in the First district, likely succeeding Edward L. Dunphy. Gould, once a leading opponent of the old party leadership, was named a delegate to the Fourth Congressional district convention. Altrea W. Burdick is expected to gain the new district chairmanship, with Bridget A. Lester likely to be named vice chairwoman.

Robert H. Gould Edward L. Dunphy Trophy Howard F. Bryant Gould Fourth Congressional District Tratfield Ould John T. King Albert E. Lavery Republican Party Altrea W. Burdick Misa Bridget A. Lester

Fellowship Visitation Day At United Congregational Church

The United Congregational Church on State Street and Park announces Fellowship Visitation Day for next Sunday. A committee will send pairs of callers from 2:00 PM to sunset to visit parishioners who attended mornings or desire a call. The aim is to greet absentees and urge return to morning services. Committee members include Larsen T. Warner as chairman, Ethel Brown, and Rev. Forrest L. Knapp.

United Congregational Church State Street Park Arenas Larsen T. Warner Ethel & Brown Forrest L. Knapp

Boy Injured After Bicycle Fall at Glass Edge

Frank Demko nine at 172 Scho feli avenue fell from a bicycle yesterday and landed on his back on glass cutting deep into the back. He was taken to Emergency hospital where Dr F M Goldys gave two stitches. He was afterwards charged.

Frank Demko Schofeli Avenue Hia Tao F. M. Goldys

Bankrupt broker fined in Boston case

Char Yea P Dow head of bankrupt brokerage Dow and Co, failed for 6 004 000 with 2 400 unsecured creditors, sentenced in U S district court to pay 2 500 fine on 34 counts of using the mails to defraud. US Attorney said Dow survived three cancer operations. a reoperation loomed. Federal officers said Dow knew the true state of affairs and the action targeted him, not his employees.

Boston Char- Yea P. Dow Dow and Co Waa U. S. District Court Harold P. Williams Dow Mo Scion Ant

Mexico hunts secret radio broadcasters

The Mexican government orders a U S finding apparatus to locate three secret radio broadcasting stations allegedly airing seditious propaganda. Authorities say one station may be in Michoacan another in northern Mexico and the third in Mexico City district but have not pinpointed exact locations.

Mexico City United States Michoacan Mexico

Primary vote in Stratford shows party candidates lead

In Stratford yesterday the People's General Committee endorsed slate outpaced Old Guard backed names as 148 ballots were cast. Probate judge John Emith received 90 votes, William Howard Wilcox 44, DeLaCour and Lewis 107 each for representatives, Harold Lovell 40, Emily Mohr 26, justices of the peace Andrew Buego 68 Henaghan 63 Rhoades 2 Sebring 60.

People’s General Committee of Stratford Old Guard Short Beach Association Lst Probate John Emith People's General Committee William Howard Wilcox R. B. DeLacour Helen E. Lewis People's Germal' Committee Harold C. Lovell Emily Wooster Mohr Edward Rhoades Stuart HH. Sebring

Million Dollar Insurance Agent to Speak Here Tomorrow

A Bridgeport Life Underwriters Association meeting is set for tomorrow at 12:30 p.m. in the Stratfield hotel breakfast room to introduce the new fall program. John William Clegg, past National Association president and executive committee chair, will present and is noted as a longtime life insurance veteran and famed “million-dollar producer.” New officers include President Richard J. Brown and vice presidents G Warren Benen and Floyd H. Crego with Secretary-Treasurer Juan James G. Callahan, and an eight-member board: Brown, Beach, Callahan, Crego, Hanley, Hansen, Grinwold, Philips, and Coville.

Bridgeport Life Underwriters’ Association Stratfield Hotel John William Clegg National Association Tse Philadelphia Richard J. Brown G. Warren Benen Floyd H. Crego Juan James G. Callahan Richard H. Brown G. Warren Beach James G. Callahan James L. Hanley John A. Hansen Frederick A. Grinwold Theodore T. Philips Franklin V. Coville

Truck and Grapes Stolen Near Catherine Street

A truck loaded with grapes owned by Patsy Lezre of 224 Catherine Street disappeared while the owner slept. It was found an hour later on Beers Street with no cargo, reported to police by Patrolman Denton at two o'clock yesterday morning.

Patsy Lezre Catherine Street Beers Street Denton

Fellow Workers Aide Injured Factory Man

Vincent Arpod twenty four of 813 Wordin avenue was injured yesterday when his right arm was caught in machinery. Co workers applied a tourniquet after which he was taken to St Vincent's hospital in a stable condition. In Mexico City A C Van Vollenhoven of Holland left for Washington after being named general claims commissioner umpire and praised Mexican courtesies.

Vincent Arpod Wordin Avenue Cornwall Patterson Company M Goldyn St. Vincent's Hospital Mexico City Rept A.C. van Vollenhoven Holland Washington

Massachusetts Eyes Influenza Bellwether Winter

Boston reports that a large number of influenza and respiratory illness cases are anticipated in the coming winter. A comprehensive study by Se Herbert Lombard and Dr Carl Deering warns of possible severity similar to 1899 or 1900, urging reduced contacts and bed rest to lessen mortality. Public health officials acknowledge uncertain timing but aim to prepare local authorities with guidance.

Boston Maassachusetts Department of Public Health Massachusetts Herbert 1L. Lombard Department Carl R. Deering Harvard School of Public Health George H. Bigelow Ths

Prohibition Economic View Sees Big Savings From Enforcement

New York September 21 AP Prohibition cut drinking by about 90 percent nationwide and enforcement could be a $1.0 billion investment says Irving Fisher professor of economics. He argues current beverage use is likely under 10 percent of pre prohibition levels and possibly under 5 percent. He calls enforcement the practical cure and questions federal estimates of 60 million gallons diverted annually. Arrests for drunkenness are falling and fewer are drawn to drinking, while referenda on enforcement are deemed nullifying and unrepresentative.

New York United States Irving Fisher Treasury Fisher Emory R. Buckner Yale

Woodmen to Host Old Timers Night and Anniversary Event

The Modern Woodmen of America bP 9% Defey camp invites friends of members to an open meet on Friday night marking its twenty seventh anniversary. A joint class initiation will follow at Harmony camp in Roosevelt hall, 1984 Broad Street, with State Deputy Joseph R. Hughes and other prominent members present.

Modern Woodmen of America Harmony Roosevelt Hall Broad Street Joseph R. Hughes

Baby Suffered Severe Mouth Injury After Fall

Constantine Moses two years old was found nearly unconscious by his mother with blood in his mouth. He was taken to Emergency hospital where Dr Goldyn advised transfer to St Vincent's hospital. The boy had apparently fallen with an object in his mouth causing a deep ragged wound.

Constantine Moses Goldyn St. Vincent's Hospital

Bandits Loot Store and Take Geneva Patrolman’s Gun

Police hunt four bandits who robbed a sporting goods shop in Canandaigua then held up a Geneva patrolman near the city, taking his revolver before fleeing toward Syracuse. Patrolman William Toole chased a car outside Geneva before the theft.

Syracuse N. Y Canadaigua Geneva William Toole Genova Toole

Baptists Plan Joint Action Program for City Council

In Bridgeport the Baptist council held a regular meeting at the Wiret Baptist church with E H Gates of Hartford, state convention secretary, urging a definite plan. F S Waltman, council president, opened an open forum where several action plans were proposed. The promotion committee and officers will meet next Monday at 8 to discuss a council program and seek final approval. The meeting, led by M Whitman, included prayer by George Georgeftield and a reading of the inscription by Rev Daniel Trick.

Bridgeport Baptist Council E. HE. Gates Hartford Gates F. 8. Waltman Second Baptist Church Wayra M. Whitman Daniel Trick George

Son Skips School Then Steals Money Triggering Mother’s Hysteria

Mrs. Alice Bailey of 420 Ogden Street became hysterical after her twelve year old son Roger stole $15 and played hockey from artual, prompting an ambulance and hospital transfer to Hillside home. The boy admitted guilt and showed indifference to his mother’s distress as authorities reported ongoing truancy and misbehavior.

San Artual Alice Bailey Ogden Street F. M. Goldys Hillside Roger

Bride Helene Kristof to Wed Harold Delmore at St Stephen's

Miss Helene Kristof daughter of Mrs Ella Kristof of 1660 Fairfield avenue will marry Harold Delmore son of Mrs Jessie Delmore of 24 Carrell avenue at St Stephen's church this morning. Rev Stephen Chernitsky will officiate. A wedding breakfast will follow at the bride's home and the couple will honeymoon then reside on Princeton street.

St. Stephen's Church Helene M. Kristof Ella Kt Fairfield Avenue Harold T. Delmore Jessie Delmore Carrell Avenue Stephen Chernitsky Pantor Joseph Clabby Joan of Ars Anne Krigtof Vincent Delmore Blessed Sacrament Misa Krixton Delmoore Wolverine Motor Works

Private Turner Killed in Fall at Mitchel Field

Private Charles Turner of Auburn New York was killed at Mitchel Field when his parachute failed to open during a practice jump from an airplane at height.

Mitchel Field M. Y Charles ©. Turner Auburn N. Y

Kelly Chosen to Secretaryship by Republicans

Edward L. Kelly a Bridgeport tax attorney and governor aide was named assistant secretary of the Republican State Central committee by State Chairman J Henry Raratack. The panel now lists three assistant secretaries Clarence G Willard and Mrs EK Frisbie as the others with Creedon office duties reduced during the gubernatorial campaign.

Edward L. Kelly Bridgeport John H Trumbull J. Henry Raratack Republican State Central Committee Kelly Clarence G. Willard New Haven EK. W. Frisbie Hartford Alex W. Creedon Ca Ty Tadge Creedon

Olympia Macri Co formed in New Haven

The Secretary of State's office in Hartford reports the Olympia Macri Picture Co of New Haven formed with Olympia Macri and Nicholas and Fred Mack as operators. It plans to run at least one theatre, produce motion pictures, and operate an entertainment bureau with capital of 50,000 dollars and to start business with 32,000.

Uartford Conn Secretary of State Olympia Macri Picture Co New Haven

Four Tax Delinquents Arrested In City Sweep

Police arrested four residents in a Tax Collector drive led by Troward and Challenger. Three of those taken into custody were women. Warrants named Betty Mazel, Sophia. Delia Sachs, Delia. Frank Barady, Fairfield avenue. All released on $10 bond.

Troward & Challenger Betty Mazel Pembroke Street Sophia, Santo Karrel Avenue Delia Sachs Central Avenue Frank Barady Fairfield Avenue

East Haven Girl Weds Ex-Secretary's Son

William Loeb Jr of Oyster Bay and Ev Nagy of East Haven Conn announced their marriage on May 29 in Petersburg Minnesota. The bride teaches philosophy at Smith College and is a Connecticut College graduate holding a Yale PhD. The groom is a senior at Williams College planning to attend Harvard Law after graduation.

Northampton Mass William Loeb, Jr Oyster Bay Roosevelt Ev. Nagy George J. Nagy East Haven Haryarl Law School Fom Williimas

Mother and Son Found Dead in Massachusetts Home

In Winthrop Massachusetts on September 21 AP reports a mother identified as Mrs Bryson and her six year old son Roger Bryson were found dead from aspiration in a summer colony. A neighbor who had not seen them for weeks discovered them side by side on the floor with a small heater's cock of a heat open.

Winthrol Masa

Hathorn and Geyser Most Beneficial

An advertisement touts Hathorn natural sparkling laxative water from Saratoga as a gentle eliminant for indigestion and stomach health. Geyser table water is promoted to relieve acidity after meals. Sold by MacKenzie Fros at The Bridgeport Public Market and by other dealers.

Hathorn Spring Saratoga MacKenzie Fros Bridgeport

Smoke at synagogue alarms residents on High Street

Smoke poured from the Jewish synagogue at 45 High Street after a furnace fire with an open flue. Firemen found no blaze beyond the furnace and the janitor had left a hole open, triggering alarms and calls to headquarters.

High Street Smeanes

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