Second Largest Class to Be Graduated from B. H. S.
The event highlights the second largest graduating class at Bridgeport High School with more than 1,600 expected tonight. Numerous prizes are announced including the Frank Miller Memorial Scholarship to a Yale-bound senior, the Margaret Earth Somerset Scholarship, Barnum Prizes, and several departmental awards. Essays, competitions, and prize amounts are detailed with conditions for eligibility and selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Miller
Yale University
Yale
Hridge‘port High School
Wiech
Margaret Earth Somerset
PLT Barnum
Jane Nation
Board of Education
Superintendent of Schools
V. A
New York University
Shan le
New York University Alumni Club of
Bridgeport
Mallen
Enelah
Edward F. Hallen
Ques ‘Tion
Atlon of Courtland School
Frances A. Marble
Mary 4
Courtland School
Jennette L. Mathiau
Train Derails Near Willimantic Halts Central Vermont Line
A freight train on the Central Vermont railway derailed at Jones Crossing north of Merrow's station this noon. The engine and nine cars left the rails blocking the line until a wrecker from East Hartford cleared the track hours later. A broken joint is believed to have caused the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willimantic
Central Vermont Railway
Jones Crossing
Gate Nort
Merrow
Ainsle
East Hartford
Lne
Thomas Buggie Appointed City Garage Mechanic
Thomas Buggie of 459 South Avenue has been appointed a mechanic at the Municipal Garage by the commission. He will replace John Timmons who was removed from his position as floor man in a recent restructuring and will commence work immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Bugste
South Avenue
Buggie
John Timmons
Political parties thrive among varied European clans
Prague reports a diverse party landscape in Czechoslovakia and neighboring lands. With 50 parties across Czech, Slovak, and Subcarpathian regions, 20 hold seats in parliament. Names span Agrarian and Small Peasantry, Socialists, Communists, national and ethnic groups, merchants leagues, and worker parties. New parties form as politics evolves, aiming to protect householders’ interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prague
Europe
Czechoslovakia
Slovakia
Republican Party of Agrariana and
Small Peasantry
Czechoslovak Socialistic Party
Communistic Party of
Czechoslovak People's Party
Party of Merchants and Middleclass Tradesple
Party of Independent Choslovak Socialiste and
Indedentzechoslovak
Party of the
Czechoslovak Working People
German Nation Party
National So Hst Workers’ Party
Soocratic Liberty Party
Mary“German Christian — Sociatist ‘Arty
Social Socratic Party
Party of
Mall Peasants
Agriculturism
Churches Gain by Evangelistic Drive
Chicago reports a spring evangelistic campaign added 40 394 new Protestant members. Walter R. Mee, secretary of the Chicago Church Federation, notes Lutherans with 175 churches increased by about 10 000, while Methodist and Presbyterian totals also rose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Walter R. Mee
Mee
Man Charged Over Sugar Scam In Mail Fraud Case
Albert B. Frankel alias Joseph Ki. Martin was indicted by a Federal Grand Jury on fraudulent use of the mails for offering 75 pounds of sugar free with special orders. He had been moved from Cambridge jail to Omaha to face similar charges tied to a like scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert B. Frankel
Joseph Ki. Martin
Federal Grand Jury
Cambridge
Omaha
Nebraska
Berlin Opens First Modern Gas Station
Berlin begins modern gas service as the city’s lone station dispenses fuel via a rubber hose from a protected tank. Attendants operate a regulated pump, with Berlin fire laws requiring safety measures and a soda fountain like delivery system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
Hannover
Meats cheaper today than in 1913 says Armour official
June 2 Chicago report cites Armour vice president Waddell arguing wholesale meat prices in May 1923 show parity with May 1913 despite higher general cost of living. He notes price variants by grade and discusses factors like production and distribution costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States
Flw. Waddell
Armour & Co
Waddell
High School Seniors Hold Annual Manor Picnic
High School seniors enjoyed a sunny Manor picnic with Babe Aville standing and Marion Sanley seated on swings, sharing a wonderful time as the event went smoothly amid light crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babe Aville
Marion Sanley
Bridgeport High Senior Picnic at Lordship Beach
The Bridgeport High School senior class joined by Miss Grant and Mr. and Mrs. Sides traveled by two trolley cars to Lordship Beach for an all afternoon picnic. Activities included field and water sports, an old fashioned dog roast at five, and dancing from eight to return home after eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport High School
Lordship Beach
Miss Grant
Arthur Sides
Normal School Closes After Graduation Report
The ducal school system ends the normal school due to placement difficulties for graduates and state requirements for local girls to work outside one city. The Junior class travels to Danbury to begin teacher training at an estimated $8,000 yearly. A list of graduates with numerous names is printed, followed by a program note of orchestral performances, speeches on democracy, and remarks on teaching ideals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Willourney
Danbury
Aisoiine
Hdudielon
Mount Ate
Jett
Everett Cortright
Bones
Morence Mau Hnecrowe
Death shadows unusual Flemish wedding at Gortingen
At Gortingen on June 25 a Flemish couple wed under the shadow of capital punishment. The bride, daughter of a condemned man, and the best man and bridesmaid wore similar sentences. The groom faced a 20 year term. both families were fugitives convicted by the Belgian authorities for pro-German tendencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorttingen
Alf Hrour
Lemish
G Bst Bnse
Rescue Keiths 200 Aboard Ice Bound Ship
A message dispatched from St Johns reports 200 seamen trapped aboard an ice bound vessel. Damaged propulsion and broken radar hinder rescue while weather and ice conditions threaten delay. Officials organize an urgent rescue operation with naval and coast guard support.
London Military Expert Bares Russian Data
A London Daily Mail military correspondent returning from Moscow reports on Red Army strength. He cites 200000 in the front, 100000 in the caval, 70000 in technical units, plus 66000 Cheka frontier and 56000 interval units. Armies have machine guns, tanks, planes. five of 23 air plant factories operate. Bolsheviks expand military schools and claim superior equipment to the United States and Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Alr
Muscaw
Stremsihar
Ie Iantey
Theusa
Ppers
Mullions Colon
Avidation
Trotsky
Heral
Fragmentary note on policy and targets in Baker ad copy
A partial deciphered fragment notes preference for truth, policy alignment, and delicate wording in Baker’s advertising. It hints at an agenda prioritizing accuracy and persuasive restraint, with unclear details and missing context.
Treasury Seizure Orders Reach Prohibition Policy Stage
Treasury officials disclosed that a draft regulation to seize liquor carrying ships in American waters has been prepared and sent to the prohibition unit for review. The approach hinges on foreign lines willingness to comply, with Secretary Gilbert warning against continuing open defiance of import restrictions and ready to seize vessels to curb future shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
Actin
Gilbert
Meetings Tonight Fragmentary Agency Notices
A scrambled OCR notice lists multiple Bridgeport organizations with meeting reminders and contact hints. Names include Fraternal Editor, Athletic association, Pride of Bridgeport council, Joseph Dowdall lodge, K of J, and Women's Christian Temperance Union among others, with scattered street addresses and vague meeting references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Voy Athletic Association
Pembroke Street
Third District
Spruce Street
Pride of Bridgeport Council
Kaughtera of America
State Street
Joseph Dowdall
K. of J
Main Street
Haauget Women's Christian Temperance ‘Union
Gilbert Street
Triple Link Club
D Street
Vian Sick Benefit Society
Enie
Lee x
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Veronion
Thomas Buggie City Garage
Pubaco
U.S
North
Caroline
Sears
Lordship
May Atherton
Peg O'Connor
Esther Hindle
Florence Evans
Teft
Helen Plum
Ruth Haskell
Helen Hoyt
Dorothy Guyot
Thor Hassell
Atola Bray
Normal School
Wedaaross Allen
Alien
Vohin Anderson
Tlagy Marie Wlaehard
Elizabeth Mary
Aba Budother
Barry Dorothy Cyampanin
Mr Carrigan
Josephine Rosurke
Uoney
A Anita Adele Cuney
Catherinne Anily Davies
Ut Margaret Davies
Hlad Mae Dickson
Marion Catherine Cleringer
Clubs
Gertrude Pves
Alice Hatelle Jroux
Florence Johnso
Mary Miergaret
Madeline Catherine Lynch
Swarel Wi
Nla
May Lory
Iar
Hence Mustmeray
Mattiva Maegaret MacDonald
Dorothy Katherine Nicul
Helenik O'Leary
Milalpedl O'Leary
Maar
Tia Weta
Divaily
Mavis Parkar
Hove Cecelia Juterno
Augusta Mdith Pickman
Anna Distey
Irene Agnes
Madeline Eth Rooury
Ketes
Margaret Ryans
Daini Sugal
Apna Chiarlotte Sivgul
Silverstone
Teh
Irene Seltsian
Adiee IV
Stapleton
Crothy
Louise Stoehe
Iatwe
Louist Varn Shores
Mary Walsh
Maplewood Orchestr
Taider
Leshie
Elizabeth
Me Cotte Awve
Colby Beatt
Educa
ST. Jonns
Nord
Algo
Ice
Bridgeport Telegram
American Hardware Stores, Inc
Fairfield Me
Middle St
W. T. Rock
Main &J. Geo. J. Steinhardt
Main St
Flynn & Power
Broad St
Lovell Co
Stratford
Conn
Hawley Hardware Co
Modern Electric Equipment Co
West End Electric Co
State St
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