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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1926

Page

8

Weekday Church Schools Open Here October 4

Bridgeport Council of Churches announces 22 centers in five districts for weekday church schools starting October 4. 15 regular teachers, with a plan to expand programs for increased student interest, will conduct classes from primary to eighth grade across merged denominational efforts in Meriden and surrounding areas.

Tiana Bridgeport Council of Churches George N. McClusky Pride School Mass Merting George N. McCluaky Shhoeks Bridgeport Alregor Isree McClusky

Connecticut official outlines survey findings and weekday school reports

Connecticut official will present part of a broader survey findings and will discuss weekday school work gleaned from reports from other parts of the country. The statements hint at a wider review of education efforts and related data.

Connecticut

Texas postpones Ponzi hearing in habeas appeal

The Texas Supreme Court delayed until October 18 the hearing on Charles Ponzi's appeal from a lower court's denial of his habeas corpus petition. Gov. Ferguson signed Aiden papers for Ponzi, who is held at Dada to be sent to Massachusetts for a prison term as a common and notorious thief. Assistant Attorney General Ti Sheinley announced the postponement and Ponzi's wife previously sailed for Europe to seek Mussolini's aid.

Hoston Supreme Court of Texas Charles Ponzi Ponzi Dada Ferguson Massachusetts Pongi Alfred Ti. Sheinley Tess Tn Jiny Pons Ponas Europe Tremier Mussolini

Trinity church plans play and bridge benefit

Trinity church rehearses a young people play Plain People by Gana J Stevens with Mrs Warren Lamb visiting Wilton. Red Cross membership drive chaired by Mrs Ernest Kingston includes several workers who will call at homes. A bridge night in the parish house is set for Tuesday evening with reservations through Mrs Sidney Stapley and others.

Trinity Church Sidney Stapley Wilart Watton John Wiciters Alex Marshall John Mills Lome Ell Hubert Knapp Trinlie Paraohy Company Ti Ord

Tinware care and cleaning with borax

A damaged note explains cleaning tinware by heating and heating again, claiming no rust occurs with use. It advises borax as the best cleaner for stained tinware and details boiling teapots or coffee pots in a strong borax solution to restore brightness.

Borax

World's Largest Hydroplane Test Demonstrated in France

Saint Nazaire France the world's largest hydroplane designed by Penhoet works completed a successful test. The monoplane carries twenty passengers and five 420 horsepower motors with one removable nose motor. It features a three story fuselage, wireless instruments with 1500 mile range and automatic fire suppression, and a 30 minute flight in poor conditions.

Saint Nazairf France TLTL Penhoet Works

Torrington Woman Succumbs to Burns

Mrs. Mary Hines fifty four died today in Vine Rock from burns received yesterday at the home of Mrs. Katherine Fenton where she worked as a maid. An oil stove exploded igniting her clothing. Funeral from Falls Village church Monday with burial in Lime Rock Catholic cemetery.

Torrington Mary Hines Vime Rock Katherine Fenton Falls Village Lime Hock

Reads of Flood Caught in Deluge Torrington Note

At Torrington police station Alphonse Hugret read a Florida flood account when a miniature tidal wave poured into the office. Investigation showed the basement of City Hall was flooded by sewer backups following the deluge.

Torrington Alphonse Hugret Florida City Hall

Ex-husband of opera star seeks name change

Floyd F. Glotzbach, a chauffeur, asks Superior court to change his name to Floyd F. How ard. He married Madame Margaret Matzenauer in Karlsbad Aretho Slovakia, later divorced after he left claiming fatigue of meals in bed and pampering. He returned west to his service car and now seeks the legal name change.

Salinas Calif Floyd FF. Glotzbach Floyd F. Howard Glotzbach Margaret FI. Matzenauer Karlsbad Aretho-Slovakia Mme. Matzenauer

Storms Hit Trade as Bradstreet Reports Gains and Limits

Bradstreet's weekly overview notes distributive trade centered on improving sales outside hurricane hit Florida and wet Iowa Nebraska areas. Some southwest reports cite heat or cotton price uncertainty dampening fall buying. Farm implement and auto sales slowed by rains and crop deterioration. overall collections near prior period. New York shows strength with improved distribution and payments, lines ahead or equal to last year.

New York Bradstreet Florida Iowa Nebraska New York City

Klan to Meet in Plainfield Despite Parade Ban

Plainfield Sept 24 restrained by Superior court injunction issued by Judge John R Booth from parading when they meet here tomorrow alleged members of the Ku Klux Klan of eastern Connecticut announced the injunction would have no effect on the general greeting. Henry J Bessette first selectman secured the injunction on the grounds that serious trouble might result from a parade. The injunction was being served today by deputy sheriffs on leaders living in New London Plainfield Killingly and other towns in this region.

Plainfield Superior Court John R. Booth Ku Klux Klan Connecticut Henry J. Bessette First Selectman New London Plainfieth Killingly Bection

Wall Street Notes Predict declines in steel and profits

Wall Street notes show ingot production down about one percent in the last week while U S steel corporation activity slipped about three percent in three weeks. Bank clearings rose marginally year over year, and Corn Products talks extra dividends as copper and chemical stocks post mixed gains. Fox Firm earnings hit a weekly high, and International Combustion Eng sees half year profit gains with no loans.

New York U. S. Steel Corporation International Combustion Engineering

Danbury Woman,Ties 56 Years in Danbury Schools Dies

Missi Osborne a longtime Danbury teacher of 56 years died at her home at age 70. She retired June 1 after a lengthy career noted as the oldest teacher in the state by retirement records.

Panbery Missi Osborne Danbury Miss Osborne State Retirement Board

Clearing House Statement Records Large Exchange Totals

Clearing house figures show exchanges at 826 million dollars with balances near 940 thousand dollars and the Federal Reserve bank balance about 86 million dollars. The report reflects daily activity in New York on September 24.

New York Clearing House Fede Reserve Bank

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