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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1923

Page

10

Almost Perfect Girl Wins Health Contest Title

Marguerite Martin, a farm girl near Chattanooga Tennessee, earned national honors in an international health contest after excelling in health measurements, general impression, and psychological tests. She joined fourteen other finalists from across the United States and Canada, earning trips to the Chicago livestock show and recognition for canning sewing cooking poultry and other 4‑H club activities.

Marguerite Martin Chattanooga Tenn Marguerite Hamilton County Fair Association Chicago United States Canada Rall America Tennessee Boston Possi Heryrmother

Passion Play Artists to Exhibit in New York tour

Oberammergau performers plan a United States visit to display their crafts and the Passion Play, under a national American committee. Anton Lang and key players will lead the exhibition with proceeds supporting Oberammergau. tours include several cities, with a September 1923 arrival and 1924 return.

Oberammergau Mark Gind Oreberummergau Anton Lang New York United States Frank D. Waterman pouleTs Rammereans Daily Se J Sen National Committee Cherabnumergan Anton Lang Christus America Oberammereau George Gordon’ Battle John Williamg Ureing Bank and Columb Trust Company Timore Lelf

Oldest Portland Reporter Claimed At 75 Cents Weekly

The city of Portland claims Thomas L. Haskell as the oldest active newspaper man in the United States at 80, with 60 or more years of service. He started at 75 cents a week after two years as a newsboy, later recounting rough pay and secondhand clothes he accepted. Captain Haskell, known as the oldest marine reporter, continues daily waterfront rounds for copy with diligence.

Portland Vlains United States Thomas L. Fraskell Haskell Norks Haakell Portland Herald Portland Fress Herald Haskel Linskell

Americans Condemned to Monte Cristos Fate

State Department officials received no appeal from Louie Ayette of Sheboygan Wisconsin for American aid to have the French government set aside a five year confinement sentence. The Paris dispatches report Ayette burned his father’s barn and will serve time in a dungeon he cannot see. Ambassador Terrick was said to consider appealing for a pardon.

State Department Louie Jayvite Sheboygan Wis Ayette Paris Terrick Agettia Ton

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