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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1924
Page
8
A veteran, reported as despondent, died from a bullet wound to the head in Derby. The incident prompted a chamber meeting where the Shelton committee planned to select nominees for new officers tonight.
A long obituary notes the impending funeral of Grandma Hines to be held tomorrow. The piece also mentions a successful Legion show by the White Face Artists and a series of social events surrounding the celebration.
A local Fairfield Legion unit plans a carnival to generate funds for community and veterans activities. The event features games, food stalls, and live entertainment with proceeds supporting post programs and youth outreach.
The obituary and sale notice cover a local memorial event in Westport with community figures named, noting a funeral service, hours, and a benefit sale at Buttaly Morris Foolimner and Merk Dain in New Yor. It lists heirs, speakers, and a long roster of attendees and volunteers, with timing and decor plans for a large social gathering.
Readable fragments indicate a chaotic local scene with numerous personal names, places, and notes about venues like memorial halls, shops, and events. The text blends references to town figures, streets, and dates, but lacks coherent narrative or a single clear incident.
A sprawling, fragmentary report from Wilton and Norwalk areas references a Wilton project, purchase plans, and various local figures. The garbled text mentions events, meetings, and proposed services, with several named individuals and places scattered through the page.
A garbled OCR fragment notes Miss Hyde canceling a public reception amid unclear references to officials and dates. The readable items mention a mayor and public duties but lack concrete details or context.
In a receivership case Judge Ives directs Danbury and Bethel Railway to pay debts. He notes track removals and repairs affecting service on west side lines, with reorganization plans and bond obligations under scrutiny. The ruling ties to ongoing maintenance, track substitutions, and potential future operations under court supervision.
The text presents a chaotic OCR extract with numerous garbled tokens, partial names, and stray phrases. It includes scattered person names, place-like fragments, and unrelated words, lacking coherent events or clear reporting. No discernible action or outcome emerges from the readable portions.
A notable family descendant in Westport has died in the latest obituary item. The fragmentary OCR text confirms a death notice for a person connected to a prominent lineage, with unclear biographical details due to damaged source text.
Townspeople will attend a Rotary Club event featuring Greene discussing merit system principles. The notice also mentions social activities, a forthcoming gathering, and involvement of local leaders, with expectations of community attendance and program details.
A Danbury judge fined a liquor seller $1,000 following a case involving illegal sale. The report notes prior related penalties and ongoing legal actions, including appeals and suspensions, tied to alcohol violations and custody of the offender.
Victims of a Fairfield raid faced jail time as Judge Hall ordered sentences for numerous defendants. Names include Clarence We and Joseph Tushes among others, with fines, suspended sentences, and continued cases into March.
Dr W J Ollayos a Westport dentist died in Long Ill at age 15 Funeral services held at Columbus Nua with burial at DNy. The obituary lists family members and mourners including Thetis vd Dvelgiean and Hobs Nani euiety.
Four generations including the bride and groom gather in Oakland for a wedding day celebration. Families from Bridgeport, West Haven, and surrounding towns attend as relatives offer prayers and best wishes for the couple. The event includes relatives named Johnson, Magnusson, Olbin, and others, with news of a tuberculin test passed by Arthur Sherwood's Holsteins mentioned nearby.
Winsted students evacuated as a roof fire forced an immediate safety drill. The incident prompted quick response from local responders and school officials, with efforts focused on safeguarding students and securing the building.
The county chorus gathering drew seven leaders and many participants as plans for an upcoming session were discussed. Officials noted the event ran smoothly with no major delays, and attendees reported positive feedback on the performances and venue.
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An adjourned annual town meeting will convene March 1 at 9 am to approve a levy for the year and authorize selectmen to borrow funds for street improvements and road work. Current rate is 13 17 mills and tax collector Eduard Beardsley will be at the Town Hall Saturday afternoon to collect taxes. In social news, Mr and Mrs Arthur Curtiss hosted a shower and whist party for Mr and Mrs Laurence Burr with prizes to Percy Standish, John Burr, Guadaline Huntley, and Louise Hurd. Guests included Geo J of Milford and others upstairs at the Burr home in Monroe.
Newtown residents enjoyed a busy weekend with visitors from nearby towns. The funeral of Samuel Rurtin Camp was held in Taunton with many mourners, and local residents gathered for services and offerings. Jury members and local residents, including George A Mayer and John E Gilbert, were listed among those serving in the Criminal Superior Court and Civil side as Bridgeport convenses this Wednesday.
Fragmentary text notes unusual spring tensions and mentions of ciders and fancy ships. It hints at a strange or garbled survey of spring trends and items, but lacks clear names, places, dates, or concrete events. The readable pieces indicate a general sense of disruption without specific facts.
An old advertisement touts Musterole as a remedy to ward off flu symptoms and colds. It claims advantages for adults and children, describing soothing preparations and warnings against congestion. The copy emphasizes simple applications and home use, noting Musterole is milder for youngsters.
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