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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1923

Page

15

Grocery Auction Sale Set for July 25 1944 at Barumt Ave

Local auctioneer James J. Leon to sell at public auction the Grocely Delicatessen and Confectionery at 131 Barsumt Ave Mill Hill Ave on Wednesday July 25 1944 at 10 AM daylight saving time. Items include two cash registers two computing scales four counters coffee grinder show cases gilt tank soda fountain slicing machine and a large varied stock of groceries and canned goods. For further information contact Maguire of auctioneers office 265 275 Noble Ave Barnum 6950.

Grocely Detlicatt Barsumt Ave Mill Hill Ave James J. Leon Maguire of Auctioneers Noble Ava Barnum

Multiple Situations Wanted Ad Fragments

A collection of classified style requests for positions and workers. Includes males and females seeking clerical, chauffeur, cook, nurse, watchman, and domestic roles with varying experience notes and contact hints. Names, addresses, and scattered details appear as abbreviated references across the clippings.

Lost and Found notices clutter downtown paper

A jumble of lost items and found notes appears, including a Brindle dog, bank book No. 1381, a cash box, a missing signet ring, a pup, a tortoise, a ladies bracelet, a locket, coats, dress goods, a puppy for sale, a telegram route ad, and assorted real estate and business ads. Contacts and rewards offered. responses urged to call Barnum 546 or visit listed addresses.

Brindie Hull Losi Issus Stan Poexetuock J. XN Colbree N. Parade Trust Co Barnum Harvetase Coltur Beardsiy Lane Mdar Benk Reun Northy Ureen H. Pytzer Ty & Fursvers Kosten

Household Goods Stockive Auction Offerings and Prices

A garbled household goods listing mentions overstuffed liviture sets, rugs, lamps, a refrigerator, and a Windsor chair. It notes diverse items for sale at prices around 820 and references a sale at Park Avenue with new stock and aging furniture terms.

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Fort Wayne Typewriter Exchange Ad Listing

A fragmentary classified item lists sale of typewriters and related equipment. Locations mention Stratford and Erie with asking prices around 1800 dollars. The ad references a “Ginek Rook” and a Want Sale for fire related items and a general exchange context.

Rotary Luncheon Sparks Praise and Jumbled Chorus

A Two Cities Rotary luncheon featured remarks from President Verner Hoages and others as members praised volunteer service. The event included a playful musical rebuke of recent norms with references to New Haven figures and a tense call for duty, respect, and community loyalty.

Millan Danynel Eutha Chord New Haven Verner HoAages iNew Haven Culls Rotary Tin McGee Neta Closer Bon Adions Willy Helps Wudges Tine Rothry Rowey Toserne Bern Baron Menta

Mortgage Copied In Fiske Manuscript Trial

July 24 court session in a case involving the late John Fiske. The mortgage and related documents were examined as witnesses, with testimony about ownership and a disputed sum of 1,187.50 dollars tied to a loan or asset linked to Fiske and his wife.

Thorton Marisery Ly John Niske Wil Wars Renee Suprings Court M. Fiske

Where to Eat This Week Transient Dining Guide Update

A fragmented OCR note outlines local eateries and dining options with scattered words like menus and reservations. It mentions places, prices, and times in a murky stream of letters and numbers, suggesting a brief transit dining feature with partial details and no clear names or dates.

Allen Succeeds Bryant as Head of G. O. P. Board

The report notes Allen succeeds Bryant as head of the Republican state party board, with context about party leadership changes and references to related political figures and events. The fragmented OCR includes July 14 date mentions and mentions of parliamentary committees and migration investigations, but the core item is a leadership succession within the party.

Allen Bryant G. O. P. Board

New Civic Home Plans Underway Amid Seaside Club Debate

A civic planning meeting discussed new proposals for a central civic building not linked to the Seaside club. The Chamber of Commerce committee will report to directors later, outlining costs and options. Estimates suggest annual upkeep could run ten to twelve thousand dollars, with no official explanation of proposed changes.

Chamber of Commerce Lafayuette State Streets Wils Hobbs Prnblem Chamber Seaside Club

Valuable Danbury Central Site Sold by Taylor Heirs

The Main and West streets site in Danbury’s business district was sold by the Taylor estate heirs to Frederick Stark of Stamford and George S. Kelly of Yonkers. The former Taylor theater and three-story brick building on the lot were destroyed by fire earlier. new owners plan to clear debris and erect a modern brick and steel business lodge on the site.

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Lifeguard Jor Boston Atop Beach Patrols High Water

July 24 Boston reports a towering lifeguard near Watertown assigned to oversee swimmers as dangerous shallows and three feet of water menace bathers. Walnut Beach and nearby towns host notable visitors including Henry Floss and J Belmore along with a long list of residents from New Haven to Rockville and Connecticut towns.

Boston Alnut Beach Walnut Beach Bea All Mere Henry Floss Enionville J. Belmore el New Haven Mims Hoauna Moriarity Oss Ask Awardaila South Manchester A. C. Dare Aise Anne Anderson Bs. Glas Northampton Moss Gladys M. Fiske Rockviile Conn Catherine Barr Middletown Julia Walker Alehy Florenad Lillian Mary Wadlerhas Weldon White Mhains J. Heairs Quevaa Ars Kisho Stan Ayo Merianns Wire Taine Grivtin Lrewstare Meuse Washington du Sathee Lad Va Fryaz Teel Mit Anil Anth Airs Trennan Dtaetin Wadlalo Amd Bo Memten Byun Metcomagel Aenekivay William Ae Tartinadl G'tonnar New York Bra F. Firederick Alexeedter Stari Af Rass Oreanne Seaeot Adowhe Tieehpert Marion Ebertson Siymour A. Thomsint Ant Gunnar Wwattard Ste Juha Whelan Witerbursy Misaes Alles Noonra Mary Frock Plitetida George Weaver Lop Wet Hulmken Mrs. Freakick Tones Aty Wil Ines Charles Noy Mer Tenard Yorpy Tsidgeport AWJ Senneider and Son New

Special Awards Open for Zain Ad Contestants

Contestants vie for a final 600 cash prize by writing an ad for merchants on the list. Entries require a simple concept of a good ad, with grammar and layout not judged. Winners may claim weekly prizes and a $7500 payout as the contest runs.

Special Prizes in Zain Contest Ad Theme Awards

AML of these articles will be given for the best ads written about the articles theme solves. All ads must be sent to the advertiser and put to the paper. FVIN fee paid on by the regular judges.

Special Prizes for This Week in Local Ads

Local contest offers multiple prizes for the best advertisements. Prizes include a Gillette Razor Set, Gravity Clock, a Heatherdown Rug, Gold Seal Con quilting Ye, and a Bulova wrist watch among other items from merchants like SPECTOR'S Rockwell & Co and Miner Read & Tuliocke. Entries due August 3rd.

FANEE NEUSS STIOP Spector's Miner, Read & Tuliocke Comstock-Willett CO Slax Hotties Phrowte He Tuy Spectoi's Bird of Hartdine Petiy Gneida Alleen Hart, Schattner & Mix

Tracy Interests Seize Willys Auto 60 Control

Buffalo New York officials report Tracy Interests including Willys Overland distributors acquired 739,868 Willys Overland shares for 3.5 million dollars under equity receivership of Willys Holding corporation Toledo Ohio Judge John C. Knox approved the bid. Tracy Interests offered to assume liabilities up to 590 thousand dollars and Willys was not financially involved in the deal.

Buffalo Willys-Over Thomas H. Tracy Willys Overland Common John C. Knox Willys Holding Corporation Toledo Tracy Willys Holding

Fire razes hotel at Lepraux in New Brunswick

July 24 report from St. John says flames swept the principal streets of Lepraux, twenty five miles from here, destroying the Hotel Twr ford, the schoolhouse and the church. It was feared the village would be wiped out by the blaze.

ST. John N. B Lepraux Twrford

Simple Rules For Zain Contestants In Bridgeport Ad Contest

Rules for the post telegram Zan Adwriting Contest outline eligibility, entry methods, and prize details. Contestants may submit multiple ads per advertiser with paper size and to be judged by Bridgeport Advertising Club. Prize winners published weekly in the Sunday Post. top ad may win $500.

Bridgeport Advertising Club Sunday Post Contestanta Pitts

Merchants in the Zain Ad Contest Feature Local Vendors

Local merchants listed as participants in the Zain Ad Contest across Barnum area businesses. The directory includes ARTHUR L. CLARK CO, Quaker Cord Tires, The Rexall Stores, Modern Electric Equipment Co, Mitchell Dairy, Piguett Piano Co, Shellleigh Lunches, A. J. Hildreth Co, John F. Keane & Co, Spector's Inc, and various street addresses.

Buick Automobiles Arthur L. Clark Co Min Barnum Quaker Cord A. Sehavoir Co Pairfield Avenue XARNS Mtanter's Main Sheyt O. Arcade Firet National Bank Main State Streets Stockwell & Co Noble Rexall Brain Alain Hindle Drug Ce New Haven Lairy Jeweller Ee Spector's, Inc Ballfield Avenue Chesper Sgvea Modern Electric Equipment Co Neuss Broad & State

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