YACHT RACES FOR YOUNG FOLKS TO BE HELD SOON
Special to the Telegram reports junior and child members of yacht clubs in the Long Island Sound area will race at the Pequot Yacht Club course near Southport harbor on August 3 5. Entries require two crew members with parent signatures and club secretary certification. Prizes awarded for first and second places. a best turnout prize if ten or more entrants. Races follow Yacht Racing Association of Long Island Sound rules with two crews racing at a time. no professionals aboard. Limited hosting by the Pequot Yacht Club with home provisions for visiting families.
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Fairfield
Aus
Syeret
Long Island Sound
Pequot Yacht Club
Southport Harbor
Ax Atc
Bey
Oremi
Visler
Mices
Yacht 4 Racing Association of
Lenz
Feely
Two Cress
Geant
Aukuss A
Cigarette Fire Threatens Milford Beach Cottage
A cigarette sparked a blaze at a cottage on Hart outside avenue Milford Beach. Firefighters quickly contained the fire before it damaged the main structure, with assistance from nearby agencies. The blaze started in a rear area and spread near the front, prompting multiple calls from local residents. No injuries reported, and the cause remains under investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford Beach
Milford
OM. Greenbers
Hartouside Avenue
Burwel
Ailford
Densitine
Grosa Avenue
Trambhull Beach
Two Liquor Raids Hit Fairfield In 24 Hours
In Fairfield a second raid within 24 hours seized liquor and a subsequent arrest. The earlier raid targeted a residence on Old Straifel Road resulting in confiscation of alcohol and paraphernalia. A man named Salik and his wife face separate charges after the latest raid and arraignment is planned for Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Ioral
Rome
Stanley Salik
Straifel
Yike
Bishop Murray Dedicates St Gabriel's RC Church
Reverend and clergy from Stratford Stanford Broattierds Newiver carry out dedication of St Gabriel's RC Church with several named priests and local dignitaries present for the ceremony at St Home’sford and St Millard area churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
St. Gabriel’s R. C. Church
Registrars of Stratford Revise Voter Records
Stratford registrars revise and publish a preliminary rating sheet for each district. Arthur J. Male and Stizateqto Parish officials report progress, noting lingering inaccuracies and duplications. A preliminary listing will be posted August 2 to August 30, inviting residents to review and report errors for correction.
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Registrars OF
Stratford
Teeeroti S ” Hocke
Arthur J. Male
Soratherns
Vo Veters
Tihveter
Trey
Birattord
Isc
Westport Court Schedules Many Docket Items Today
Report outlines a crowded Westport court docket with numerous cases moving forward. Deputies and officers including Deputy Sheri Clifford remain involved as the session progresses, with multiple defendants cited on varied charges.
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Westport
Sugagh
Kbs
Hauer
Sheri Cliford
Mesa Vevey
Rand
Pyde
Henan
Westin
Aquilo Leads in Race at Indian Harbor Club
Unclear OCR text shows a race lead by Aquilo at Indian Harbor Club with scattered fragments mentioning participants and timing cues, but the readable elements indicate a local horse or boat race without complete context or results. Named entities are Aquilo and Indian Harbor Club present in fragments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aquilo
Indian Harbor Club
Community Notices and Local Events in Saugatuck Area
A chaotic local roundup from Westport and Saugatuck lists August and September gatherings. It mentions church activities, a fire station planning session, college alumni events, fire company meetings, Ridge Club plans, and visits by notable residents with multiple residents and speakers noted for upcoming evenings and services.
Milford Yacht Club Event On Long Island Rumor
A garbled OCR item describes a Milford Yacht Club gathering on Long Island with mentions of a party of friends, numerous names, and scattered details about attendees. The readable fragments point to a social event with many individuals and some locales, though specifics are unclear.
Murray Cranes Niece to Wed in Greenwich Church
Miss Kathe Pomeroy daughter of Mr and Mrs Theodore L Pomeroy of Greenwich to wed Mr Midlwitch Wolff of Greenwich and New York on Saturday at St Johns in Greenwich. Attendants include Miss Milas Rorormacy Crane and others. ushers list includes Cunningham Gifford and more. Groom is Murray Crane Weeks. mother is Mrs Louise Crane Ridg- erts. Details note Pomeroy family ties to Senator Murray Crane and notable schooling.
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Greenwich
Kathe Pomeroy
Dauger
Theodore L. Pomeroy
Ora Maple Avenue
Gregnwich
Milaolnyuikes
Midlwitch Wolauth
Greenwigh
New York
Bey Rey Tr
M_ Ueurpie Thete
Mass
Ard Mra. Ashley
Pomeroy
Carnes Weeks
Cedarhurat
B. 1
Will
Vest
Cunningham Gifford
Well Lynch
Kirby Green
Worthington Miner
Samuel FF. Pryor
Thlacauca
Rosemery Hall
Porter
Farmington, Ann
Oakes
Maward
Srand
Washington, D
Hes
St. Paul's School
Concord
Yate
Yale Cith
Rowland Elected Commodore Of Milford Yacht Club
Milford August 13 Rowland of Bridgenart was chosen commodore of the Milford Yacht Club to succeed Franklin B. Cogill at the annual meeting and election. Cogill served as commodore for four years. new officers include Thomas Fails rear commodore and James Patterson fleet captain. The governing board names Samuel T. Arnell and others. finances show strong prospects for next year as improvements to house and grounds are discussed for future meetings.
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Milford
Isleashn OH
Rowlsnd
Bridgenart
Harry (Gare
Thomas Fails
Dimes
Patterson
Averp
Pranklin B. Cegill
Frank
Brotherton
Lauren Wires
Stoddard
Samuel T. Arnell
Sivel
Lagt
Vladine
Sivell
Elinean
Car Crashes Through Pole and Wall. Driver Bruised
Louis Anderson of 1 Wilizabeth Street Nowwhites in failed to turn at the Toy shop, struck a telephone pole and slid down a bank, smashing the factory walls. The car front was demolished and Anderson sustained bruising. No arrests as officer Quigley found the car’s clearing gear jammed.
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Westnort
Apeelul de Che Telegram
Louis Anderson
Wilizabeth Street
He Toy Shop
Anderson
Charles Quigley
Religion Still An Active Force Says Minister
Rev Henry Sella argues religion remains strong in public life citing leaders Harding Coolidge Lloyd George and other devout church members as examples. He contrasts religious influence with criticism of churches and notes readers value religious publications and devotion.
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Henry Sella
Second Congregational
Warren G. Harding
J. Calvin Conlidge
Little Farm House
Lloyd George
Celen
Devolionco
Several Minor Auto Accidents in Greenwich
Greenwich reports a week end of minor auto accidents with several hit and run attempts. No serious injuries. police could not capture some drivers. Incidents involve William O from North Mianus, Lorenzo Borehette of Mianus Park, Patrick J. Kells, Jon Kells of Oak Ridge, Helen Fiveents of New York City, and Benjamin Shorten. Minor damage reported. no arrests made.
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Greenwich
Aug
Telegram
William O
North Mianus
Lorenzo Borehette
Mianus Park
Patrick J. Kells
Writ Lane
Nearvasta
Jon Kells
Oak Ridge
Ninto Machine
Indien Harhar Vod
Isiver Hyo
Veils
Kelly Machine
S& Povgy
New York City
Ain
Burglars Target Horan Nurseries Office in 1946 Incident
An entry describes burglars breaking into the Horan Nurseries office, with damaged equipment and concerns about possible theft. The report notes police and health officials investigating, with mentions of related cases in nearby Mort Chester and across town lines. Authorities warn residents amid ongoing inquiries.
Fragmented ad copy for clothing shop sale and home surfaces
A garbled advertisement fragment references HAN Kas and One FaGay ti l art Selatt ney Marx clothing for a sale at Wilke Wbout. It mentions surfaces of your home and savings texts, with unclear product details and prices.
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Han Kas
Tlart
Selattney & Marx Clothing
Baat
Ad Wilke
Strings of Pearls Awarded In Local Ad Contest
William Bennett of 294 South Avenue won the $50 prize in the Zain Ad Writing Contest for his ice cream themed ad. Judges noted Bennett’s strong entries and the Post Publishing Company offered thirty strands of pearls as special prizes for top ads in the finishing paper.
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William Bennett
South Avenue
Zain Ad
Bennett
Lew Haven
Bridgeport
United the
Navy
Turing
Sennett
Takener
Holla Stevenson
Lars E. Benne
Sarah G. Curtivs
Q. P. Hatton
J. M. Jay
AJ. Deval
Hoyt Cathkin
Law
A.C. Prither
Richellen
Post Publishing Company
Zain Contest Adwriting Rules From Bridgeport Post Telegram
Bridgeport Post Telegram outlines the Zain Adwriting Contest. Open to non professionals, entries may be submitted anytime with a separate card for each ad. Winners feature weekly and a $500 prize awaits the best idea about listed advertisers.
Prisoner Re-captured After Escape From County Jail
John Devanex of 22 Clarence Street was located near Sylvanenne Street after escaping custody a week ago from the county jail. No trace of Will T. MacCreary of Greenwich, who also escaped on the same day, has been found.
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John Devanex
Clarence
Special Prizes Offered by the Ad Vertisere Contest
Special prizes are announced for the best ads written about the articles themselves. All ads must be sent to the advertisers, not to the paper, and will be judged by regular judges.
Special Pi Ad Contests Reach for Holiday Prizes
Local merchants announce best ad contests for Union Suits stockings floor finishes cuffs milk and more. Prizes include toys, milk, chocolates, hats, thermos bottles, evaporated milk, and an Eversharp pen gift set. Contest runs through September with multiple merchants sponsoring awards.
Merchants Contest Buicks and Local Shops Showcase Barnum
A chaotic streetwide listing highlights merchants in Barnum offering Buick automobiles alongside auto accessories, groceries, furniture, hardware, clothing, and various services. Frequent business names appear with addresses and scattered product mentions creating a panorama of a bustling commercial district.
City Court to Try Seven Persons Today
Seven individuals arrested Saturday face City Court trials this morning. Peter D Ford of 100 Aslong Street is charged with reckless driving after a minor incident on Barnum Avenue. Prank O Connor of 175 War Wia Avenue owns the car involved. Ty Palien of 128 Pembroke Street faces liquor law violations. John Galtor of 231 Caroline Street posted $73 posted weeks ago for a ballgame incident involving Steve Jankura of 131 Caroline Street, aged 18, who is charged with embezzlement. Charles Reed of Lenox Road Hairfield stopped by police for zigzag driving. no license found. John Zankowicz of 89 Cherry Street and Mike Smith of 414 Hancock Avenue face assault charges. George Marele, arrested in Cleveland for family issues, will be brought back to Bridgeport after extradition.
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Peter D. Ford
Aslong Street
Barnum Avenues
Centre Avenue
Prank O'Connor
War- Wia Avenue
Pembroke Street
John Galtor
Caroline Street
Steve Jankura
Pripine Carbone
Lenox Reid
Hairfield
John Zankowicz
Cherry Street
Mike Smith
Hancock Avenue
Cleveland
George Marele
Bridgeport
Lutherans' World Convention Opens in Historic Church
The first world Lutheran convention opens in Eisenach Germany at St George's Church where Martin Luther preached in 1531. About 150 delegates from twenty nations attend with 80 lodge members. leaders vow addresses on scriptural authority church unity and organization. Aiming to unite Lutherans worldwide into a single coordinated church.
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Eisenauh
Germany
Associated Press
St. George's Church
Martin Luther
H. Wi. Stub
St. Paul
H. F. Knubel
New York
United Luthore Fans of America
Pennsylvania
Meow York
Natione
Europe
Haly
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Strings of Pearls
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Bridgeport Advertising Club
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Ozen Thatehway
Rockwell & CO
Katherine Ank
Conlin & CO
Siphutor
Ss Inc
MINE
Bead & Tullock
Comstuck-Willest Co
Phraeto
Manitler
Tive Bodi Erva
Minerva
Actchell Dairy
Shindle Drug CO
Burbank's
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Hindle Wrug
Sheffield
John Flee& Co
Spector's, Inc
Buick Automobiles
Arthur L. Clark Co
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Pairfield Avenue
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Major& Slim
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Mitchel Day Co
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Dtudreth Co
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