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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1927

Page

5

Dam Breaks Flood Austrian Towns and Regions

In Bre­genz Austria a major dam failure on the River Whine causes widespread floods. Villages including Schaan Gamprin and Feldkirch face inundation. Railway service ceases, Lake Constance rises about 15 feet, and several deaths are reported as crews aid in rescues.

Bregenz Austria Associated Press Lichtenstein Bwitserland Schaan Gamprin Lake Constance Vorarlberg Bangs Feldkirch Carinthia

Jewish Holidays Delay Proceedings In Courts

Jewish holidays affect court schedules in the Superior and Common Pleas courts. In the Superior Court two of seven cases remain on the list, including an appeal from Estelle Gerber over a $16,100 tax assessment on 756 Washington Avenue. A Stamford divorce case between Pasquale Viglioglio and Guisepina Viglioglio also remains. The Common Pleas Court will dispatch four of six cases using the same expedient.

Superior Common Pleas Lst Board of Relief Estelle Gerber Washington Avenue Pasquale Viglioglio Stamford Guisepina Viglioglio Plainiff Common Pleas Court

Radio Schedule Across New York and Nearby Stations

A dense list of radio programs and weather updates across stations including WIZ New York and WOR Newark. Entries note orchestras, choirs, talk segments, and sports results with times ranging from early morning to late night.

Pope Glad Hoover Heads Flood Relief Efforts

Pope Pius XII expressed great interest in Mississippi flood relief leadership during a meeting in Rome with George McDonald and Justice Dowling. McDonald reported the Pope praised Herbert Hoover, recalling a prior meeting in Poland and describing Hoover as able and great-hearted.

New York Associated Press Pope Mississippi George McDonald Rome McDonald Victor J. Dowling Appelate Court Pope Pius Herbert Hoover Mr. Hoover Poland

Civil suits filed in Common Pleas Court

Three actions totaling 92 300 in damages were filed yesterday in Court of Common Pleas. Winters & Company of New York City seeks 81 500 from Lous Gollin of Stamford for real estate sale services in New York City. Thomas Kerr of Bridgeport sues August and Alexander Aiello of Bridgeport for 8 800 property damages to his car after a collision on Kossuth street. Samuel Feinstein of Bridgeport sues Travelers Insurance Company of Hartford for unpaid benefits of an accident policy.

Court of Common Pleas Winters & Company New York City Lous Gollin Stamford Thomas Kerr Bridgeport August Alexander Aiello Kossuth Street Samuel Feinstein Travelers’ Insurance Company Hartford

Bottle note from Nungesser and Coll found near North Carolina

A bottle containing a message signed Nungesser and Coll, claiming to be from the French aviators lost on the Paris to New York flight, was found by a coast guard near Manteo, North Carolina. The English note requests immediate aid and mentions Halifax, Nova Scotia, and airplane wreck finder notification.

Norfolk Asociated Press Nungesser Coll Coast Guard Manteo N.C Halifax

Three Leave Today for Nashotan Seminary

A crowd gathered at the local railroad station shortly after 10 a.m. yesterday as three Trinity Episcopal church parishioners left for Nashotan, Wisconsin to begin studies for the Episcopal priesthood at Mashotah Theological Seminary. One traveler is seventeen, son of Mr and Mrs John J Taft of Carver Street, and another is Joan J Randolph, nineteen, of Iranietan Court.

Trinity Episcopal Church Parish Nashotan Wis Mashotah Theological John J. Taft Carver Street Joan J. Randolph Iranietan Court

Bradford Boardman Joins Father’s Law Firm

Bradford Boardman son of Judge William B. Boardman became an associate member of the Boardman and Grout law firm. He graduated from Yale Law School was admitted to the Bar on July 12, and left for an eight week European vacation with an entourage passenger.

Bradford Boardman William B. Boardman Boardman and Grout Mr Boardman Pred B Hall Yele Law School Europe

Three youths go to court as one man jailed in Fairfield

Louis Hates of Fairfield was fined 15 dollars and costs and given 120 days total in jail after appearing before Judge Howard L. Shaft. Bates faced charges of drunkenness breach of peace theft and breaking and entering in a string of minor easter end crimes. George C. Michaux of New York City was arrested by Constable Arthur J. Bennett after taking three quarts of oil from a local filling station and not paying. he was fined one dollar and costs. Leonard Grasso of Old Stratford Road had breach of peace and assault charges continued for one week.

Louis Hates Fairfield Howard L. Shaft Bates George C. Michaux New York City Arthur J. Bennett Leonard Grasso Old Stratfield Road

Grandmother Asked to Support Two Children in Court

An action filed in Superior Court by Angus F. Thorne of the city welfare department asks Clarena Fussco of 142 Hallett Street Bridgeport to contribute to the support of her two children Vieta Fussco aged three and Vito Fussco aged one. The father’s death left the children without means of support. Fussco allegedly refused. A false alarm from Island Brook and North Avenues prompted Fire Department response to Engine Companies 12 and 10, No 1 Chemical and No 5B Truck, but no fire was found.

Angus FP. Thorne Department of Welfare Clarena Fussco Hallett Street Bridgeport Thorne Shasake Vieta Passco Vito Fuasco Island Brook North Avenues No 1 Chemical

Riley Denied Voting Privilege Faces Appeal

Milford readers learn 238 new voters were sworn in ahead of Monday's town election. Among them 148 Republicans, 34 Democrats, and 56 Independents registered. Philip C. Riley, a local Democrat, was denied voting rights due to residency, with the registrar's decision to stand despite potential Superior Court appeal and witnesses expected this week.

Milford Selectmen Philip C. Riley Board of Registration Selectmen Snd Riley East Hartford Lawrence T. Gallagher Republcan

Drunken Driver Sent To Jail For Unpaid Fines

Earl Eastman twenty seven of 78 Steven Avenue New Haven was jailed after arraignment on charges of driving while intoxicated and driving with a suspended license. Judge Stoddard set fines of 50 and 2100 with total costs 12.55 totaling 8162.55. If not paid by relatives he faces 162 12 days in jail under the work off fines policy.

Milford Cpt Earl Eastman Steven Avenue New Haven Robert C. Stoddard Eastman Ilqier Stoddard

Water company arrests workman near watershed

Milford reports Special Policeman C C Mathewson arrested Mishael Thornton twenty seven for trespass near the water reservoir while railroad crews repaired tracks. Thornton paid a $6 fine and 97 80 in costs after Judge Robert C Stoddard ruled against the trespass near the town water supply.

Milford Water Company Mishael Thornton Thornton C. C. Mathewson Robert C. Stoddard Braddard Mathewson

Mayor Mediates Settlement of 5S. G. Krupka Strike

Mediation by Mayor Behrens ends a dispute at 48 George Street involving over 100 male workers of 5S. G. Krupka Co. Upholstered furniture and mattresses. Henry Greenstein and John J. Egan participated in final talks, resulting in open shop terms and a return to work.

G. Krupka Co., Inc George Street Henry Greenstein F. William Behrens Chicago Greenstein Krupke John J. Egan State Federation of Labor

Catch Driver After Chase In Westport

Stamford resident Charles St Charles of 51 Myrtle avenue arrested by Officer Walsh after a hit and run at Maple avenue and Port road. He was charged with operating without a license reckless driving and evading responsibility. Bond set at 150 dollars for court Thursday morning. He was found intoxicated near Nash's camera after a high speed chase through town.

Westport Carl Bt. Charles Myrtle Avenue Stamford Omricr Walsh Maple Avenue Port Road St. Charles Wiliam J Peterson Schuyler Street Oddlics Walsh St Charles

Gas Station Hearings Set for October 3 at City Hall

Three prospective gasoline station operators will present their cases on October 3 at City Hall. The hearings concern sites including 404 March Avenue, the northeast corner of Boston Avenue and Dover Street, and Elmwood Garage at 840 Wood Avenue. Proceedings begin at 4 a.m. with Mayor FB present.

William Behrena City Hall I A. Lutinil Mareh Avenue Lieberman Boston Avenue Dover Street Elmwood Wood Avenue

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