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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1926
Page
4
Fairfield children show health progress in a local report. The document cites improvements in physical well being and school participation observed over a six month period, noting the involvement of medical staff and community programs.
In the past year 9 percent of defects were corrected by adenoid and tonsil removals and dental care. Over six years, cases of adenoids and tonsils fell or persisted as growth and regrowth occurred, with 117 children lacking white teeth in year three and 193 cases noted in year four. The report links improved hygiene and toothbrush distribution in schools to rising removal of adenoids and tonsils, while noting ongoing large stockpiles of enlarged adenoids and tonsils each year.
Robbers entered the night at Dr J OW Mehwarty a local dentist 121 Lorine Street taking jewelry some men’s clothing and 65 dollars in cash during the burglary.
Judge John W. Banks will hear arguments Monday afternoon as minority stockholders of the defunct Connecticut Breweries seek to force a sale of the company assets. Receivers and other stockholders favor keeping assets in receivership under the company, with capital listed as 900000 dollars and receivership begun in May 1922. Testimony noted assets in Eastfield North Washington avenue and Pembroke street valued at 11649 dollars, plus several blocks of bonds in other organizations.
In a court orderly sale, Klein argues property may rise in value if held longer, contrasting with Hancock of Bridgeport Land and Title Co who says most real estate assets have little value except Fairfield property. Testimony shows clashes with attorney Robert Gould, representing minority stockholders.
Moose Heart Junior region No 47 presents A Night In Music Store a minstrel show at Moose hall State street at 8 o'clock Cast includes Carl Hofmeister Jr Charlen Elliott Eli Zalinger Catherine Meehan Bessie McGovern Peggy Robertson Lilian Anderson Catherine Spada Alice Craig Francis Zau ncier and many others tableaux costumes span set North Europe and Asia names listed of participants and regions in a lively community event
Judge John W. Banks granted Louis Rataners receiver for Home Products company permission to sell the Hallam Street plant to a new state ice combine for 350000. The 144 ton daily capacity plant would settle mortgages totaling 188090 in cash and distribute 64000 in full to general creditors via preferred stock in the merged group. Nitpickers note small creditors under 100 dollars remain cash, no effect on their claims.
Miss Louise Owen secretary to the late Lord Northcliffe for twenty years withdrew all charges seeking to set aside an agreement for sale of Northcliffe securities on grounds of undervaluation. She agreed to judgment for the defendants and the suit was dismissed with costs estimated at about 335000. The hearing lasted eight days. During cross examination, Miss Owen said she had been in communication with her former employer's spirit.
Bradstreet's forecast notes colder weather and new savings club funds boosting holiday buying in the South while cotton overhangs the industry. Wholesale trade contracts except in retail, and building materials slow as cold weather and snow reduce buying. Lumber costs pressuring furniture trade in the past dozen months.
A home remedy note advises dissolving two Bayer aspirin tablets in water and gargling thoroughly. Repeat in two hours if needed. Ensure the tablets are genuine Bayer with the Bayer cross, sold in tin boxes of twelve for ten cents.
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