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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1927
Page
9
Westport hosts the annual county MIO session on May 9 at Westport Town Hall. Speakers include state officials Byrn and Taschao. program covers county education and youth activities with sessions by local leaders and students.
An ad describes lotions and tonics claimed to rapidly add solid flesh and weight, urging readers to follow a regimen of tonics and herbs. It warns of hidden dangers, urges consultation with a pharmacist, and claims dramatic gains within days, with emphasis on personal despair and hopeful transformation.
A fragmentary report discusses use of a track and field base and a baseball diamond led by Mr Leonard and Mr Gross. It mentions a Westport visit by a secretary, plans for a new field by midsummer, and the need to build a shed and store equipment including a bargeinein shed and fuel gear.
An active Huntington gathering drew many attendees to a Society event. The meeting featured performances by local actors, a discussion of cultural activities, and plans for a future outing to a theatre. Several families contributed, with mothers coordinating hospitality and students arranging a charity drive.
A disputed court action alleges financial improprieties related to Hartford Fiat and Pottert interests. The suit, heard by a district court, concerns payment arrangements and corporate mismanagement linked to Potterfield and associated parties, with references to prior rulings and potential appeals.
Community leaders and business men endorse raising funds for a new Bridgeport Y M C A facility. Letters of commendation praise the campaign, calling for broad financial backing to provide modern equipment and programs for youth and city welfare.
Readable scraps show Nichols students preparing a school hall performance titled Lads Long Legs with cast members named including Pendleton, We-Buide, Lunnell, and Pendleton among others. A Foreign Missionary Society meeting plus a school bank deposit list are also mentioned as the page notes provide scattered items from a community program.
The Willimantic Elks plan a June 9 ceremony with Grand Exalted Ruler Charles Hoferakelow and guests to dedicate the new lodge home valued at 150000 dollars. Thomas F Malle of Springfield Mass and W L Phillips of New York Lodge No 1 will attend. building to open to the public Wednesday evening.
Rumor places Nelson Linnell of the State Department staff as the probable successor to retiring United States Consul General to Canada Colin Foster. The appointment has not been officially announced and could be formalized in coming weeks.
The Monroe Auxiliary held a Wednesday meeting at the home of President Wes Tans Dinson. Activities included a business session, a card party, and a reception. Guests listed included families from Clinton file Mis bredford Hantey and others. Disjointed fragments mention a wedding dress shower and various attendees, with refreshments served and a pleasant event noted despite scattered garbled text.
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