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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1927

Page

3

Fairfield youths jailed for car thefts in town court

Three Fairfield youngsters were arrested on charges of stealing car accessories from parked autos near Du Pont Factory on Min Pisin road. William Monsky and Angelo Massilio received fines and suspended sentences, while Rudolphy Suday drew a 30 day jail term with others fined for related offenses. Judge Howard Shaft warned future leniency would end.

Thomt DuPont Min Pisin Fairfield Auca Pairfield Howard L Shaft Arthur J Bennett William Monsky Villi Avenue Fairfeld Rudolphy Suday Tunxis Hill Angelo Massilio Kings Highway Shaft Alice Johnson Fauteld Coats M Farnswall King Street Bridgeport Joseph Mc Martin North Thid Street Camden

Bridgeport Drivers Face Ruling Amendments and Forfeitures

Edward J Blerholm of 1016 Stratford Avenue Bridgeport was charged with violation of the rules of the road and the charge was nolled on payment of costs. Peter Greenvale of 49 Winesticel Bridgeport was charged with violation of the rules of the road, failed to appear, and his $25 bond was forfeited.

Costa Edward J Blerholm Stratford Avenue Bridgeport Peter Greenvale

Besse Store to Celebrate Sixtieth Anniversary Week

The Besse System marks its 60th anniversary with a week of events Sept 24 to Oct 1 in all 27 stores. Founded by Lyman W Besse and John E Foster in Bridgeport in 1877, the chain grew, moving to 956 Main Street in 1902 and expanding across the county, with Edward L Foster serving as local manager since 1933.

Besse System Company Besse Lyman W Besse John E. Foster Main Street Bridgeport Hesse Ud Norwalk C Byiant Bease Edward L Foster John E Foster Bank Street Besse System Lyman Wate Man Besse Besse System Company Inc Wareham Plymouth County Massachusetts Moundsale West Virginia

Harding High School Activities Build Student Spirit

The Harding High community reports a busy week with a football pep assembly, orchestra practice, and club meetings. Students elect William Murke as golf captain, receive athletic tickets, and prepare for a Carmen Hall prep school game. Freshmen debate plans and sophomores gear for mock trials while dramatic arts elect officers.

Wiliam Murcke Wos The Athletic Association Com Harding Harding High School Omer Kenney Carmen Hall Prep School Harding Eleven Harding Audtorium

Two Accidental Death Findings By Coroner

Coroner Joni J Pein ruled two accidental deaths yesterday. Mis Suen Metiyyk 1 aged 241 Pine Street died September 18 from injuries after walking into a car driven by William H Collins in Peekskill New York. Rebel Boye 40 of Darien died at Stamford Hospital from a bicycle accident after his bike was struck by Edward Williams's car at Norton Avenue and the Boston Post Road. Boyce was said to have driven from the intersection and collided with Williams despite an attempt to avoid impact by swerving.

Joni J Pein Cies Mis Suen Metiyyk 1 Pine Street Rebel Boye 40 Darien Mis Moliziek Bridge Purk Hospital Dewey Street William H Collins Peekaklll New York Collins Boyce Edward Willams Norwalk Stamford Hospital Wilams Norton Avenue Boston Post Corone Williams

Jail Breakers Captured After Third Car Taken

Three prisoners who escaped from New Haven jail last week were captured early today in Connecticut and Pennsylvania. William Mittler 50 Charles Toth 20 of Wallingford Conn and Kenseth J Byrnes 19 of Waterbury were charged with grand larceny for stealing the auto they rode in. Mittler had been jailed for theft and forgery of money orders. Police said the men admitted breaking jail and stealing three automobiles since the escape, with Mittler linked to a crime in Waterbury and Scranton Pa.

New Haven Conn Sidney Avifie William Mittler Charles Toth Wallingford Conn Kenseth J Byrnes Waterboy Mittler New Haven Tha Waterbury Conn Scranton Byrnes

Sizes Range From Tiny Tot To High School Girl

The item lists clothing sizes spanning from toddler to high school girl, indicating a diverse assortment for young customers. Main Eloar is noted as the source or brand name associated with the range.

Floral design enamel over wood frame rubber tip feet

A compact sale note offers enamel items on a hardwood frame with rubber tipped feet. The price drops from $1.35 to $1.19, and the out shape features a fascination with floral designs, with a reduced regular price of 89 cents.

Two Gettysburg Soldiers Reburied in National Cemetery

Two unidentified Union soldiers killed early in the Battle of Gettysburg were exhumed from the battlefield and reburied in the National Cemetery today. The remains, not previously buried elsewhere, were believed to belong to Union troops who died in the first days of fighting.

Gettysburg Associated Press National Hiei

Women's Beacon Bath Robes Sizes 36 to 16

Special value at scent at Ait Deparment Second Moor Front. Readable details describe robe sizes from 36 down to 16 and a noted scent feature.

Miss Webb Showered at Shrine Home

Miss Virginia Webb is feted at a shrine home shower hosted by Miss Rhetta Shrine. The event featured pink and white decor, games, dancing, and a luncheon. Attendees included Virginia Webb, Clevys Muller, Matic Gatroll, Alicia Motey, Mable Hudson, Helen Roger, Loraine Alett, Alice Waid, Lilian Bayliss, and Phetta Sire vine, with Horace sute noting the occasion.

Rhetta Horace Sute Virginia Webb Nels Hallquist Virginia Webs Clevys Muller Matic Gatroll Alicia Motey Mable Hudson Helen Roger Loiine Alett Alice Waid Lilian Bayliss Ane Phetta Sire Vine

First meeting of the Amigh club at Milford

The initial gathering of the Amigh club took place on a Tuesday evening in Milford. Members present included Mrs M Blanek, Mia Beewr, and Mr Albert Botsford, among others, with Mr Joseph Ine Hew ierngios and Mr J smith noted in attendance.

Min Albert Milford M Blanek Joseph J Smith Albet Botsford Telaod Patick

Textile Auction Prices and Inventory Dropped at Sale

A fragmented list shows cotton filled comfortables, quilts, and wool items with prices ranging from $1.55 to $135. The record notes inches measurements and multiple quantities, indicating reduced stock and mixed lots at the sale.

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