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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1927

Page

2

Notice of Divorces by Publication in Bridgeport Court

A notice in the Superior Court for four held courts announces a divorce case in which the plaintiff seeks a decree against the defendant. The order directs publication in the Bridgeport newspaper once weekly for two weeks, commencing before September 1, by the court clerk.

Conrad AW Teetel Huth Degel API Eimphiiet Ta Uns Bridgeport Mura Saul Beidgeport Wenks Sirens Kively Eg Beford Pagel Cour Frank PD MPN Asat Ulork Superior Court

Punishment Seen for Naval Critic

A speaker faults the Navy for failure to demobilize after the war and excess officers in Washington. He cites overstaffed maintenance at yards and stations along the Atlantic coast and idle equipment at League Island Navy Yard, with criticism also aimed at Mare Island and Puget Sound cruiser construction.

M Cintain Washington Atlantic Mare Island Puget Sound Navy Yard

Obituary of Joseph M. Deegan Jr in Bridgeport notes

Joseph M. Deegan Jr died suddenly at 45 Logan aired at age 33. A Bridgeport hospital painter and World War II infantry veteran of Company 304, he lived in East End. Survived by widow Elizabeth Dunn Deegan, son Harry, parents, sister and brothers. Funeral Monday at Inter residence 8:30 a.m. then Blessed Sacrament Church, interment St Michael's Cemetery.

Broadhurst Milford Conn Frank Valentine Brandhn Kings College Place Stratford Henry E. Bishop Fairfield Avenue Bridgeport Lakeview Cemetery Eeward Case Pettuonnock Street St. Augustine's Church St. Michael's Cemetery Clinton Russell Frederick W. Clinton Tona Avenue Devon Lope Belinda William Cope Lenox Avenue Buysl Lakeview Meegan Joseph M. Deegan, Jr Logan Street Church of the Sect J. Michael's Derry Alice Theresa Cysil Deery Benjamin Foster Thompson Street Henry DuBois Brute Street Engle‘wood Hospital Lake Read Memorial Mountain Grove Ceme Logan Joseph Desiin Frank Neegan Peter L Tter Fredericson Peter Amistaller Hhis Church of the Blessed Sacrament St. Michael's John P. Jacoby St. Vinecents Hospital Margare Archie Swindon Joan Brooklyn William Joseph Fred Kolo Wiliam Worcester Henry Thig Eltr Maplewood Avenue John PL Egan John PF. Bern Franklin Street Danbury St. Joseph's Edward G Andrew John P M. J. Ganston, Inc This .City James P. Egan Immigrate Conception Church Waterbury Michael Burke Elizabeth Egan Andrew Egan New York City Richard Newtown Deahbury The Elks K. of Arson Society Holy Name Society St. Joseph's Church St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery

Fire and deaths ripple through Stratford and Bridgeport

Funeral services for Frank V. Broadhurst follow a fatal Devon auto crash at 1:38 a m. Burial set at Lakeview. John P. Jacoby of Bridgeport dies at St Vine hospital leaving a widow and three sons. Obituaries list multiple local residents with private funeral services and burials across St Michael and Milford cemeteries.

Frank V. Broadhurst Delock Henry A. Bishop Fairfield Avenue Lakeview Broadhurst Kings College Place Stratford Devon Gurtis Bey Ivogene

Dempsey Manager's Protest Denied in Ring Rules Row

The boxing commission upheld officials ruling that Dempsey failed to retreat to the far corner after knocking down Tunney, denying his protest. Judges Lytton and Clark backed the call while Tunney faced questions about capability to rise before the count, with Tunney's mastery and stamina noted as decisive factors in the champion's win and the looming career questions for Dempsey.

Dempsey Dave Barity George Lytton Sheldon Clark Chino Tunney Jimmy Bronson Ponent Dempesys Battler Jack Tex Rickard Rickard Philadelphia

Beach Hotel Contract Awarded to Work Construction Firm

A Beach Hotel construction contract was awarded to Work Construction, not Philadelphia firm, for about 8.7 million dollars. The Beach Hotel Corp board met at 171 Fairfield Avenue, with attorney Samuel F. P. Heardsley present. Work will begin next week after site demolition is complete. The 13 story building will include 200 rooms, 200 baths, and a double row of shops along an arcade from Fairfield Avenue to Elm Street. Excavation starts immediately. steel frame may rise before the front. The project foresees local contracting for related work.

Work Construction Philadelphia The Beach Hotel Corporation Fanfield Avenue Samuel FP Heardsley Fairfield Avenue Elm Street

Western States Back as Smith Meeting Debate Tariff

At a Western States meeting the tariff resolution faced scrutiny as Moyle noted it had no program slot and he questioned Western sentiment for Al Smith Yor President. Mrs. Draper, the sole woman speaker, said tariff reform would aid the West via international trade, and asserted liquor and religious issues no longer belong in politics.

Moyle Utah al Smith D. M. Draper

War on Day Shift Led by Senator Bingham in Connecticut

Senator Bingham said he had done everything to alert Washington to the seriousness of the situation and the undesirability of interfering with the industries of Connecticut. The contemplated transfer would be very unfortunate for Connecticut industry as the day shift faced disruption.

Mente Xiediall Etery Petaus Laval William U Connelly Tex Bingham Connecticut Washington

Newtown to Open Membership Drive for Visiting Nurse Association

In Newtown Sept 23 a special correspondent notes the annual membership drive for the Newtown Visiting Nurse Association begins Monday Sept 26 with Mrs Arthur J Smith as drive chair. Districts are organized for soliciting new and renewing members. The town meeting is set for Oct 3 to elect town officers and approve selectmen, treasurer, finances and road plans. Ballots from 8 am to 6 pm. business meeting at 2 pm. Also reports of Southern New England Telephone crew replacing defective cables, including an underground line from Trinity Church to West Street.

Newtown Nurst Association Arthur J. Smith Co. Yessers Hell Morday Board of Finance Hallows Southern New England Telephone Company Trinity Church West Street

Parkers Fined in City Court for Parking Violations

Two parkers were fined 3 dollars each in City Court yesterday. Two others charged with violating the parking ordinance received nolles upon payment of 1 dollar each. David Istovity of 673 Howard Avenue and Herman Rosenthel of 805 Arctic Street were fined 4 dollars each. Francis Schwartz of 2754 Fairfield Avenue and Jeroes WoL waton of 1ee Kagk Aventeghen Mayer pod G1 nel are mentioned in the same report.

Olwight Parkers David Istovity Howard Avenue Herman Rosenthel Arctic Street Bach Francis Schwartz Fairfield Avenue Jeroes Wol Waton Kagk Aventeghen Mayer

German envoy to U S dies in crash

German envoy Baron von Maitzan is reported dead after a Berlin Munich flight crash. Pilot Charlett, baron, three passengers, and a mechanic died instantly in a meadow wreck. Survivors include Hans von Arnim, Hans Osmet, Rutolf Roell, and Seidel. Funeral plans set for Mecklenburg estate.

Joey Charlett Charnett Hans von Arnim Volkmar von Arnim Tempelhof Lufthansa Hans Osmet Staaken Air Pilots School Rutolf Roell Federal Railways Mechanic Seidel Washington Berlin Herbert Gutmann Drestener-Dank Munich Edith Hus Band Partenkirchen Foreign Office Haihauseh Castle Baten Yer Haniel Proésis Bavaria Baron von Maitzan Germany Mecklenburg

Man Hart Car Wrecked in Fairfield Crash

Cars driven by Joseph P. Murray of Bridgeport and John Pelos of Greenfield Hill collided near a bandstand on Mill Plain road. Murray and three passengers were uninjured. Pelos’ car overturned and he was treated at St Vincent’s hospital and discharged.

Pairfield Joseph P. Murray Sinte Street Bridgeport John Pelos Greenfield Hill Mill Plain Murray Hlagar Pelos St. Vincent's Hospital Fairfield Post Road Greenfield Joyce Arthur J. Bennett

Mellon Interests Lead in Merger

The United Gas Improvement company UGI has holdings in over a hundred gas electric light and street railway firms across twenty states. Philadelphia Electric supplies Philadelphia and suburbs and backs major power projects including Conowinga on the Susquehanna. Mellon interests in Pittsburgh are said to have led negotiations with Richard B Mellon becoming a director and Arthur W Thompson president. Westinghouse Electric Manufacturing also holds large Philadelphia Electric stock.

U. G.I Philadelphia Susquehanna River Maryland-Pennsylvania Niagara Falls Mellon Pittsburgh Richard B. Mellon Secretary of the Treasury United Gas Improvement Company Arthur W. Thompson Westinghouse Electric Manuufacturing Company Philadelphia Electric

Plane Will Open Red Cross Drive In Bridgeport

An airplane will fly over Bridgeport from 11 30 to 12 o clock this morning dropping 17000 announcements promoting the Red Cross membership drive. The pilot Lieutenant M Mather of Hartford offers his services free of charge. The Red Cross flag will fly over City Hall and the County Courthouse as Mayor Behrens endorses the drive. Mather will also fly over Monroe Trumbull and Fasten.

Bridgeport Red Cross Florida Mississippi M. Mather Hartford Behrens Mather Monroe Trumbull Fasten

Irving Thalberg to wed Norma Shearer in Los Angeles

Norma Shearer and Irving Thalberg applied for a marriage license in Los Angeles this afternoon. Shearer, 23, and Thalberg, 28, gave no details on the wedding date or location and declined to provide a timetable.

Irving Thalberg WEO Norma Shearer Los Angeles Asso Clare Press Irving Thelberg Miss Shearer Thalberg

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