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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1927
Page
13
An unidentified official named Lut Farewell ends a long career amid public notices. Local records show retirement after many years of service, with statements of gratitude from colleagues and references to forthcoming changes in duties and responsibilities.
A Greenfield Massachusetts reader, Mrs Grete or L Stewart, reports strong personal recovery after long use of Pinkham Vegetable Compound and Sanarip Wash. She credits improved strength, mobility, and daily functioning, noting she can work at home and go out. The letter cites widespread testimonials from other women about the product’s benefits.
The article promotes a quick balanced breakfast plan to fuel busy days from 11 offices to college classes. It touts Quaker Oats as ideal, highlighting its mix of carbohydrates minerals vitamins and oil laxative content as a remedy for inadequate mornings and encourages starting with Quaker breakfasts and Quick Quaker books.
The retiring president of the Bridgeport Business and Professional Women's Club has been chosen as a delegate to the upcoming National Convention in Oakland California. The long list of attendees and associates includes numerous local members and dignitaries, with plans for travel and speeches noted amid retirement tributes and organizational activities.
A historical note reports Camp Fire Girls planting 3000 trees at a New Virginia field site. The item mentions participants, several named groups, and community involvement, describing the effort as a year’s project amid fieldwork and tree-planting activities.
A garbled OCR snippet describes a fish length and a possible record catch in a Donbuy area. The text is incomplete with misread words and lacks clear names, dates, or locations to form a solid news item.
A Swedish Lutheran ceremony concluded with clergy and parishioners reflecting on past blessings, future promises, and the role of the church in the local community. Attendees included Dr Peer Pioebur and Rev Kil and Martin, who spoke on faith, growth, and stewardship for the congregation.
Members of St Charfts parish organize a card party at the Catholic Community House to benefit the Catholic Chant? Bureau. Numerous local residents and couples are listed as hosts and attendees, with a varied program featuring performances by well known artists and noted community figures.
Yale University library presents a rare book exhibit featuring 212 items from private collections, including manuscripts and transcripts. A committee led by Professor Andrew Keosh coordinates student volunteers from New York to St. Paul and beyond, with items from diverse origins and notable scholars contributing to the display.
A garbled London May item reports the purchase of a renowned Rembrandt salutation by Detroit officials. The fragment mentions a transfer involving a king’s collection, a Duke of Westminster, and Rothschild ties, but the text is unclear and partially nonsensical.
In Middletown on May 3 AP report notes the Scandinavian Society of America held its convention with 125 delegates present. President Charles Gullberg Lew Britain vied for president Olga Bers and secretary Arthur Johnson chaired sessions. Hilda Waterbury and Maerence Johnson Kristol named other officers and assistants amid a formal installation.
The B and L League 10 held its annual convention in Bridgeport at 1332 Noble Avenue. Elected officers included president Toran C Thins of Portland and first vice president B S Coe of Waterbury, with 154 members in attendance and delegates named to the national convention in Asheville in July 2022.
The Senior and Tunio drama clubs will stage Dick Whittington and His Cat at Maplewood Junior High with an evening show for adults and a matinee for children. Proceeds fund school needs while remaining funds buy scenery and costumes for the drama club. Cast features Dick Whittington and Elizabeth Hawes Varia among others.
A fragmentary report describes a Scottish minstrel presentation with a large Scottish Society audience. It mentions a director Pied Rathi and performers Besse Nicholsay Toit Dane Pender Manor Papa Basie Flaws and several others, with Helen Lonts as interlocutor and James san chinman among listed participants.
The Palace hosted an Old Home Week dinner for its entire cast and guests led by manager M Saunder at Spighetti Place. A well known orchestra played as performers and guests entertained, with Saunders and Fort Melrose praising the show as the best Old Home Week bill yet. Several acts were to remain in Bridgeport for three days before moving on to new bookings.
The Connecticut Commercial Secretaries Association will hold its annual meeting and election of officers on May 6 at 7 o clock, in conjunction with the state Chamber of Commerce meeting on May 25 at the Hotel Pond. Robert A Crosby will preside, with Dudley Harmon, P I Gerety, and others discussing cooperation between New England chambers and local chambers of commerce.
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