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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1919
Page
11
Dr Watter Brown, health officer, warns against harbor bathing due to heavy pollution. A harbor study found sewage bacteria in samples and deplorable filth at low tide. Bathing at Farerweather Island and Nawfield Beach off Seaview Avenue should be discouraged until conditions improve.
Following the Sedlbes' Midnight Gambol in Poli's theatre the Bridgeport Press club was organized and the following officers elected.
Officials Angus Mackay vice president A G Jackson secretary Joseph Altieri treasurer Harvey A Brown announce a meeting of the new WHL organization to be held at the Seaside Club on Thursday afternoon at 8 o'clock.
The Ladies Aid society of the Devon Union church plans a musicale at the church on a Monday in June. Proceeds will buy pulpit furniture. Local talent is featured with Bridgeport artists assisting. The event aims to be a grand, enjoyable financial success.
Veterans from World War II met in the Armory and formed a Memorial Day committee with Jay A. Smith chairing the group and representatives for the Navy, Marines, and Army. The plan includes six bands and multiple corps participating, with meetings held at 922 Main Street to organize ceremonies and activities for the holiday.
Fragmented OCR mentions a secretary, a king, and a signed carta affecting public works. It references ice stations and a director named A Jacob Courtrads noting city construction plans amid unclear text and garbled phrases. The piece lacks clear dates or locations.
A sermon by Edward A. George questions external infallibility of the pope and church creeds. It argues true infallibility lies within each person when truth resonates internally, warning against relying on external authority or printed texts alone. The talk notes that even if church or creed seems flawless, belief must be genuinely owned to be secure.
London May 25 Britain prime minister James Lloyd George sent a letter to Lord Reading conveying the government's thanks for the services rendered the empire while Reading acted as ambassador in the United States. The letter says Reading has returned to his judicial duties with national gratitude and empire goodwill.
Milford May 25 Special meeting set by the Milford Board of Finance to act on a taxpayers petition regarding town funding for highway improvements and to respond to a letter from Highway Commissioner Bennett about building a second sidewalk on the Milford Stratford bridge.
Local store invites customers to shop for aluminum and enamelware. The notice mentions a household requisition on the first floor and asks visitors to stop by.
Local and long distance moving offered by American Hardware Stores STRATFORD. General trucking available with reasonable rates. Contact Stratford 626-7 Tapristt for details.
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