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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1927
Page
14
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a phrase about being thin and skinny, with garbled references to pounds and a date or event. readable bits suggest a brief chatter or caption rather than a full article. No clear names or places emerge from the fragmented text.
The First ME church hosted its first annual Young People's League musical concert with over 400 attendees. A 50-voice chorus conducted by M Marshall performed varied selections from Handel to Grieg, featuring soloists John Patuczi and a notable organ accompaniment by William Davenport.
Mrs AT Bradley was chosen president of the Bridgeport Mothers Club at its annual meeting held yesterday morning at the Business and Professional Women's club on Pas Avenue. The officers include Mrs John Schneidtle as vice president and others as secretary treasurer and committee chairmen for Ways and Means, Executive board, Flowers, Visiting, Membership, Publicity.
A 1927 note highlights the importance of nasal breathing for children, describing how a stuffy nose affects speech, comfort, and growth. It warns against mouth breathing, urges gentle care, and suggests keeping noses clear with safe aids to avoid distress and illness during morning routines.
A fragmentary bridge game report outlines hands and plays titled Auction Bridge. It mentions players and bids with references to a fourth move and spade sequences, noting an intended result for May 24 and a suggestive West South sets.
Fed R Huneford died yesterday in Milford after eighteen years as a letter carrier at Milford post office. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and is survived by his sister Tuer Hunge and brothers Edward and Hury Huneford. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 2:40 pm from the old Geer Smith building on Broad Street Milford with Rev. PC Critchett officiating.
In July judge Rip Beers sentenced Francis J OConnell 28 of 372 Gregory Street after pleading to operating an automobile under the influence of liquor. OConnell struck the guard rail near the Yellow ML Bridge No one was injured in the crash.
Seward Alaska May 2. A 2000 mile flight from Point Barrow Alaska to Etah at the northern tip of Greenland is planned by Captain Wilkins and Earl Cinson. Weather delays push the attempt to a later date.
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