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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1926
Page
11
A garbled OCR passage discusses reserve banks handling about twelve billion yearly, mentioning currency, deposits, and monetary systems. It hints at banking operations, currency stability, and regulatory aspects, naming general terms like reserve authorities, central bank, and monetary policy, but text remains incoherent.
A new Hartford civic board is proposed amid city restructuring. Officials say the board will oversee community projects and public services, with focus on improving governance and transparency for residents.
Special air mail service planned with routing notes and timelines. Text discusses postal operations and potential scheduling changes centered on holiday periods and a polar expedition context. Names and precise dates are unclear due to OCR errors.
Unclear OCR text describes a sequence around a crime involving a slaver, police, and various named places and people. The fragmentary report mentions a telephone tip, pursuit, and a confrontation with investigators. Several proper nouns appear, but the core event remains obscured by garbled wording.
A fragmented Stratford notice describes the drowning death of a baby, the child of Andrew and Velodino, on Webster Street. Local officials and parish members mourn amid partial details as investigators probe the incident and its circumstances.
The State Bank Board denied the Cos Cob group Tenster 4 charter request for a Greenwich bank. Opponents argued the national charter would hurt local institutions and the Greenwich banking scene. Officials stressed the federal authority limits and noted no personal appeals affected the decision.
Richard Banks of Beier Toch Behalf district Danbury was severely injured when his car struck a tree on WH Gill of Pemnts corner on Redding Teive Wednesday evening. He was rushed to Bridgeport for treatment with hopes of recovery. two others, Mrs Roy Ching and another passerby, were also hurt as bystander windows shattered. Banks remained unconscious at the scene before medical help arrived.
A five year old girl named Anna Pash of Cartcld wren e was playing near her home Wednesday afternoon when a stone from a sling shot struck her eye. Neighbors rushed her to Jom nenes hospital where the eye was washed. The nature and extent of the wound were referred to the eye clinic today.
Leus J Jaber national master of the Patrons of Husbandry addressed a New London County Grange No 6 meeting in Stonington. Other speakers included Master Winer Ives of Weilden and Pilmer Chipman, with notes on Avondale and local state matters.
Vaudeville week offers Miss Bridgeport and Miss New Haven in a lavish bill with Misa Low Diaven and other featured acts. The Ritz trio, dancing ensembles, and a long lineup including Pathet News and Perils of the Coast Guard provide a mix of singing, dancing, comedy, and novelty pieces designed to draw large crowds at Palace and Majestic venues.
Walnut Berich Pak park manager Alfred Witten announces a season of weekly entertainment at Walnut Beach Park. Saturdays become Children’s Day with free programs for kids, plus Thursday boxing, Saturday amateur wrestling, and midweek dances, aiming to make the venue Connecticut’s Playground with large‑scale facilities and guest hosts.
Carnival Night features confetti hats and streamers as dancers perform. Kiddie rides and a skating area are planned in the ballroom. Over 2500 dinners served. Republican Field Day events in the afternoon with athletic and swimming contests.
The second session of the Civics Class will meet at the educational building 114 Gilbert street at 7 30 p m. Instructor William Mes is an experienced teacher and will help those seeking final citizenship papers. A cordial invitation is extended to all interested persons.
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