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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1926

Page

7

Brennan Wins Prize for Loudest Shirt at Club Meeting

An event of the Kiwissslub at Soatfeld Neotel featured a loud shirt contest. Frank Brennan won first prize a Fox of clears, with judges noting a bright shirt adorned with yellow and green tiger figures. George Mantie Walter Goddard and George WMoventure were named among top contenders. The club planned a Booster Day drive and a Monday Mouster Das test at Neateli Park with families and members invited to attend.

Lord Shit Kiwissslub Soatfeld Neotel Ole Pat Tol Fox of Clears Frank T Rennin Brennan Stone Jess George Mantie Ant Walte Goddard Fitioni George Ubs Neateli Park Tamael

New England farmer set back prompts postwar study

The article notes New England farming faces postwar depressions as farmers, including a visitor from Vermont, discuss structural issues, crop markets, and needed support. It highlights the need for adjustment in methods and policy to revive farm income and stability.

Fascisti Leader Is Guarded At Pier

A fascist leader was guarded at a pier by police and detectives amid threats and investigations. The scene involved guards and stewards with authorities tracing threatening letters and possible ties to fascisti groups in Is cane. No immediate incident occurred, and security remained tight as Mussolini’s influences persisted in the tension.

Fascisti New York Fareine Mussolini

Hastens Recovery of Invalids In Civil War Era Notices

Amid medical and caregiving notes a fragment discusses aiding convalescents in recovery. It mentions securing comfort to the patient and improving bed or stationary care, with references to hospital wards, side tables, and support arrangements.

Wealthy Hermit Farmer Slain Amid Officer Inquiries

A wealthy hermit farmer was slain, eight officers involved in the investigation. The article details unclear names and scattered locations as authorities pursue leads, with references to potential suspects and courtroom steps. The fragmentary report hints at a broader inquiry across several towns and counties.

Potter Palmer Buys Bar Harbor Estate

Potter Palmer acquires a Bar Harbor estate spanning about 12 acres. The parcel fronts Fisher Head and Bowle Harbor area, with historic links to local names and shorefront holdings. Details are fragmented but denote a significant purchase by the Potter Palmer estate interests in Bar Harbor.

Potter Palmer Bar Harbor Pete

Weathered day spotlights annual cycling and shooting events

Despite dismal weather a valley lineup endured at Fas ton with a bike race and shooting contests. Approximately two hundred spectators attended as top riders and archers competed in a sunless afternoon leading to final scores and prize notices.

Man Dies After Spine Injury From Public Float Dive

An 19 year old Norwalk man died after diving from a float about three feet of water struck head and spine. He was rushed to Norwalk Hospital where doctors found a broken spine. Coworkers recalled he joked and remained cheerful as he collapsed.

Norwalk Wallingfo Indus Esmiie

Contractors Employed Here Get Bridge Job

The article reports T Wotakesleo and Sone securing a bridge construction contract on a Hudson River project in New York. Substructure work, valued at about $2 million, will span two years. The plan includes a new bridge at Paighyay and a railroad bridge crossing the Hudson at Pon, linking to New York City.

Paighyay Pewsk Onis Pon Hikeepe

Norwalk Editor to Wed Miss Miller

Norwalk editor of the Havering Sentinel and Mass Mabel MP Her daughter Vi ind Mee Mitr of Linwood Avenue will marry Saturday evening at 8 oclock at the home of the bride. Bolton well known a Norwalk.

Norwalk Norwalk Au Havering Sentinel Mass Mabel Norwalle Mro Walter Hall Shiiton William Hall Ewin Edwards Con Sherwood Howard Puttfield Beach Vic Chester Hal Bett George Gregor Arthur Hil Hulls Burns Lorintha Hall Sunny Walter Hul George Curtis Shetton Dorothy Leiris Huntington Mis

Scientist Warns Most Steel Reverts to Melt in Substitution Debate

The article discusses expert claims that most steel scrap will re-melt during processing, noting concerns over energy costs and resource limits. It explores potential impacts on industry, power absorption, and the strategic role of coal and metals in sustaining industrial output.

Williaust Petis Wis Toay New York Metal Masist Fustrot Natural Resources Austinty

Funeral service for PN George Sven in St John Parish

Large attendance gathered for the funeral of PN George Sven at St John Episcopal Church. Clergy conducted rites with pallbearers and local medical society members present. occurred Aug 13 with Dr Sher Hs assisting and a commemorative resolution read by the Medical Society.

Ring of Friends PN Geoee Gerta Sher Hs

Silk Man IV Well Reopened. Led to False Lead near Windham Farm

A rescue operation by a company under county direction reopened a well on a Windham farm. Workers descended several feet and found no human remains after striking a false lead. The 1924 ledge reference and the August 1929 timeline appear in the fragmentary notes.

Biart Warsite Windham Wickson Ina

Firemen 10 Hold Day Carnival in September

The Liston Volunteer Fire Company hosts the West Side Carnival on Sept 17 18 on the Bridgeport Danbury road opposite the Blue Hid Inn with dimmed music by an orchestra each night for dancing. Community notices list local visits and church services amid carnival preparations and weekend gatherings.

Lasson West Side Liston Volunteer Fire Bridgeport Danbury Road Blue Hid Inn

Insane inmate dead in accident at Connecticut hospital

A coroner's inquest found no criminal liability after inmate Michael Zahorsky, held at the Connecticut Hospital for the Insane, died when a shale structure collapsed during a building incident on August 15. The ruling cited precautions to prevent accidents and held no party responsible for the death.

Middletown Mike Zvoarsky Connecticut Hospital For the Insane Aten

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Frank Brennan Cerise Creation Monture Goddard New England Jardine Secretary of Agriculture Unversity of Vermont Blalixgto Tural Eult Poblem New Yor Manufacturers’ Association Easton Harry B. Curtis Bridgeport Hardware Mfg Corporation George H Woods Bridgeport Savings Bank George S Hawley Bridgeport Gas Light Company Bradford D Perce, Jr Willis F Hobbs F. William Behrens Samuel P Semer Bridgeport Hydraulic Company George E. Crawford Crawford Laundry Company Crawford Laundry Company and President Chamber of Commerce A W. Burritt George M Eames Singer Manufacturing Company Boy Helper Stabie Foyattub Gary Pre Batt Royeu Frank Wolfe Wren Tae Hubadl Stinles Samuel BF Midias Uleex Te Everis Association Sherrill Silk Man Stampord Ailohn Comte Ind Witten Firemen Blue Bird Inn Gertrude Marsh Woward Kuehn Simuel Thorp Bildreport Minnie Smith Wight Gary Atven AL Peck Newtown Port Freeborn Beechmont Wess Iz Als Lawaid Jecrhon Gabe Fist Rey Tresten Warren New Haven Ad Pier H Segsion Af Tin Convregitional Sec Center Pols Ree Hob Waren Delaware Stepnes Viner Thiursdas and Wall Prindgeport M and Wis Gacatt Holtons Myround Laron William Natta New Tok Afr Wesley Narton Braideeport VE Natton Armtribes United Simday School Penue Gepner Peardsley Paok Gunday Vos Mallard Fandai Robert Robert Tears Lewis Eliot Andrews Stephen Tinsity J Eanor Teonard Stephen Tingles Kenneth Carus Penis Norton Vsit Willam Napis Redding Theatre Stephen Jennines Giinge Hall Vis Liwin Marioie Jenning Artha Wheeler Leros Wheeler John Kele Vise Webster BOY Scouts Attentions Frank Fancher Ludwig Drums Traps Landay Dieu Te Weer Fo & Factory K. Stone
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