Recreation board urges more fields and courts in city
Bridgeport officials report large attendance at recreation events with over a million participants. V Gahan calls for five baseball fields tennis courts near Reach’s Woods and several gyms for winter play to reduce street accidents and keep children close to home. The board ran 34 athletic leagues with 192 teams and issued 12 permits for municipal fields.
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Bridgeport
Gahan
Board of Recreation
Pia
Gaban
Reach's Woods
Aew
Council Opposes Charter Changes In Senate Action
The council opposed amendments revised by Senator Wilder and approved by Clerk Alfred Balawin. The amendments are set for action today in the Senate and expected to pass swiftly before House approval under suspension of rules.
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Wilder
Alfred C. Balawin
Senate
Sina Getinn
House
Fraternal Meeting Notices Render Exchange of Telegrams
Local fraternal and benevolent societies schedule meetings at multiple downtown venues tonight including Main Street Harmony, Calanthe, Pythian, Pequonnack, Carpenters and more. Public notices urge noting any changes in time or place via telegram and list several street addresses for gatherings.
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Konrkapetenaun Bitoe
Lyrm
Harmony
Counei
A.M
Calanthe Imple
Pythian Sisi
Main
Pequonnack Jodsm
Broad Street
Carpenters
Za Jeiners
FE Street
First Rive Remedy
Hein Uts
Seaview Jodee
Syong Street
O. O. SF
John
State Street
Grove
Woodmea
Strees
Victor
Mayor Seeks to Undo City Fire Bureau and Education Moves
A strong mayoral address criticizes Assembly actions to abolish or weaken city departments including Fire Prevention and the Machinery Bureau. He cites proposed transfers and budget cuts, urges preserving essential services, and outlines financials showing debt reduction, school funding, and park improvements while calling for tighter procurement and department oversight.
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Central Commission
Prevention Bureau
Acticy
Brigzeport
Hair Removal Ad Claims Pain Free Delatone Method
An advertisement touts a painless hair removal method using a fresh diluted Delatone mix applied to hairy skin. It promises removal in about two minutes with rubbing and cautions buyers to use real Delatone to avoid disappointment.
Bridgeport Report Highlights Tax Board Reforms and Bridgework
The message outlines efforts by the Board of Assessors to rebalance valuations, reduce inequities, and streamline processes. It notes planned charter revisions to move annual assessments earlier, critiques delays by city representatives, and discusses potential abolition of the Board of Relief with reassignment of duties. It also covers the Washington Avenue Bridge project, pending legal actions, and the city’s legal department gains in handling litigation and interest charges.
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Mayer Atwater
Bridgeport
Hartford
Itis Clave
Education Board
Board of Education
Board of Cduration
Board of Feducation
Hall Sungs
Board of Relief
Taesun
Sip
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Orig
Ciseas
Ely
Gentral
Boston Avenues
East Bridgeport
Conuract & Supply
Ford
Hia
Maron
Triers
Lnard
Board of Contract & Supply
Park Board
J. Fairchild Wheeler
Antoinette C. Wheeler
Beardsley Fark
Beardsley
Wesley Eaves
Beardatey Park
Pavirg
Faireld Avenue
Park Avenue
North Main
North Ave
Broad Street
Im J
Glberrl
Glixea
Iitself
Stratford Avenue
General Assembly
Connesticut Company
Connecticut Ce
Mae Ff
Department of Public Works
Department of
Charliers
I. Jn
HP Entler
Inglewood
Aden
Eileide
Sian
Aiddilian
Loive
Severn
Tain Boatin
Vinrouph &His
Board of Asassors
Board of Assengers
Board of Assessrors
Board of Assessors
Board of Reiler
Asgesgnra
Board of Fielief
Board of Apportionment
Lay
Tventy
Wig Lima
Board of Retef
Tam
Socal
General .Assembly
Ens
Washington Avenue Bridge
Theeneral Assembly
Penn Bridge Company
Beaver Talis
Il Ja
Stratford Ave
Lidbrook, Cabot & Rollins
New Flayen
Aalty
Torney
Ganessmetita
Claims Committee
Mathers
Kelloggs Bran Promises Relief From Constipation
An advertisement touts Kelloggs Bran as the all bran solution for constipation from mild to chronic cases. It cites testimonials and claims the cereal’s bulk action, ease of use, and health benefits, recommending daily consumption and various serving ideas.
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Kellogg's
Kellogg ‘S
Kellogg’s
Kelloggs
Geoeers
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Chappestone Coe Sotl Asana
Ib Saan
Estes
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Wenual
Water Street
Pairfield
Fairfield Ave
Burea
Conneccion
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Public Bulk Commission
Tule Securities Commission
Bridgeport Chamber OF Commerce
Lustig’s
Surprise Store
Towe & Kohlmaier, Custom Tailors
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