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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1924

Page

6

Stratford Legion Expresses Appreciation After Vote

Ailéan thanks Stratford Legion for appreciation of Senators Mercury and Grandeser vote in favor of the adjusted compensation bill. Letter from Commander Meelan Wine praised actions and support. The Cupheag Club dance at Stratford on May 29 features two orchestras, mixed dances, and a social hour.

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Bridgeport Woman Fined For Ignoring Signals

Bridgeport woman Josephine Whit was fined after police stopped her for failing to obey traffic signals. The incident occurred in Bridgeport with state police involvement and a report noting fuel costs. Miss WW was also referenced in the patrol record.

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D A R Prize Essays Due In June 1

Milford May 25 A special to the Herald reports many papers are being prepared for the Milford prize essay contest. Subjects include trends of the community and women. Entries are being organized for submission as the contest nears the June 1 deadline.

Milford Velesranny

Untitled Weston Social Notes From May Evening

A fragmented Weston Telegram item describes a weekend gathering in New York City with mentions of Louie Kreger and various local names. It notes a dance feature, a road repair, and a forties era attendance, but many details remain unclear due to OCR issues.

Ben Sweston New York City Louie Kreger Jaawrence Lees Weston Haines el Bary Greer Fieil Visilery Il Fl Grange

Fairfield Profiles No. 27 residents and voting scene

Fairfield Profiles No 27 surveys local turnout with hundreds of residents including a Vere Repobidican voter list. The piece notes discontent, a call for examining local ward changes, and references a new ashited ta Succes bin tualsed to examine Lian ttediagy.

Wilton Officials Survey Roads Plan Repairs

Wilton officials examined 70 road sections to fix essential repairs, focusing on drainage culverts, imping points, and pavement needs. The visit noted areas requiring state aid, with potential cooperative work and local improvements discussed by committee members and observers.

Wilton Welton Pelesvant Bey Setmnen Theodore Bayer

Fragmented fragmentary text from an early 20th century schedule

A garbled OCR passage mentions Springfield, Mas, and multiple scattered names and places. It references streets, schools, and a distant event with unclear dates. The text appears as a damaged news fragment lacking a coherent narrative or identifiable event.

Milford's Last Saloon Closes Doors for Good

An obscured local notice reports Milford’s Last Saloon shutting permanently after a final day event. No further readable details on date, ownership, or next steps are available.

Milford

Bridgeport Club Entertained by Newtown Member

Bridgeport club members hosted an event in Newtown with several ladies in attendance. The program featured remarks by Mrs Willisearsque and Ms Te Preece among others, with local residents noted on Queen Street.

Bridgeport Club Newtown Frorman CTW Harty Wet Rylerot Willisearsqule Hosgar Queen Street

Devon Gets 2000 To Put Science Course In School

Devon receives $2000 to fund a science course in the local school system. The program includes teachers, student activities, and a community event featuring speakers and demonstrations. The Cadies Aid Society hosts a Thursday afternoon gathering at the village church with an inviting program and fellowship.

Devon Spay Lo. Muheawsun ST Ford Ada Saunder Ali Lyte Clifford Naumatuvk Avenue Naumatuvk Avenue. Are Efomo Deven Spring Street Gielen Ady Dean Nhury Muster Cout Ly

Free State Troops Raid Dublin Hall Held by Agitator

Free State troops raided Dublin Hall arresting 1% followers of a separatist agitator. Police reported arrests and detentions of members of his party as authorities moved to restore order in Dublin amid political tension.

Free State Dublin Hall Taimuaus Liberts Herkio Devon Iid Lowtaat Wartoleas Dublin

Autos Crash on Milford Shore Road

A jumble of names and phrases mentions vehicles colliding on Milford Shore Road. The fragmentary text references autos, road conditions, and assorted individuals with unclear roles.

Milford Shore Road

Milford High Honors Essayists Read At Commencement

Photographs reveal eight of forty five Milford High School graduates chosen for honor essays. For the first time, valedictorian Johnny Stockman and salutatorian Miss Alice Wheeler of Devon are not reading at the exercises. Topics include The Value of a High School Education, Woodrow Wilson, Radio, Cleristry and the World, The Land of Hope, The Charter Oak, The More Weture Industry, and Immigration.

Milford High School Johny Stockman Alice Wheeler Devon Honry Mathews Andrew Scanuel Woodrow Wilson Evelyn Andrus Fred Wainman Cleristry World Jane Mur Patelousia Marjorie Smith Land of Hope Charter Oak Rhel Sabaloft Edward Welch

Ridgefield dramatist defends play of intermarriage

A Ridgefield playwright defends his controversial portrayal of interracial marriage in a new drama. Louis Kanter discusses the debate in the New York Times, asserting the work's purpose is to explore humanity and artistic vision, not to promote a specific stance.

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Trooper Carroll Transferred to Ridgefield Forge

Nwanbury reports Trooper Carroll moved to Ridgefield Forge amid a staffing vacancy. The Telegram notes Correll of Jel involved in the assignment. details unclear as spelling garbles obscure dates and exact offices.

Carroll Ridgefield Forge Nwanbury Wali Correll Jel Iridgefield Rs Lanigakon Danhurs Detertiv Liam Bearer Ania Fit Balies Wilpalive

Three near drownings off Walnut Beach report

The report, drawn from garbled OCR, describes three near drownings off Walnut Beach with references to Naugatuck area rescue attempts. It cites a May 24 dispatch noting mayor Altered N Phillips will appoint seven patrolmen for the police department tomorrow evening and mentions local social and political notes in Mulacee and Milford areas.

Stampohi Velesram Y Mayor

Danbury Pupils Compete for Yale Scholarship

Several Danbury pupils strive for a Yale scholarship awarded to the top entrant in local exams. The fund stems from family benefactors linked to Danbury High School, supporting a yearly grant of around 1600 dollars for a student from the area seeking admission to Yale.

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TRUMBULL WOMAN'S CLUB TO LEAD ARMY DRIVE

In Trumbull May 25, members of the Woman's Community club plan a Salvation Army fundraiser. Captains include Mrs Alfred Guion and Mrs Ernest Nelson with others. proceeds will benefit welfare work in the state. Townspeople hope for strong support as events unfold despite recent rain delays.

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Fairfield Town Meeting This Afternoon

Special town meeting to approve a 825000 bond issue for a new public building and to authorize the custodian to retire outstanding bonds. Details unclear due to damaged text but action appears to fund a municipal project and settle debts.

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Births and Local Notices From Springfield Area

May events include a silver tea for Newfield Methodist Church on Soundview Avenue to aid the church. Births announced include a daughter to Mr and Mrs George What the Waterbury hospital and a daughter Virginia M to Mr and Mrs George Whatley. Local residents visit relatives at Bridges Vocusherrel and celebrate a May arrival at the Springfield area hospital.

Mia J. Johnson Soundview Avenue LL. Markette Iva Hridgr Port Springfield Virginia M George Waterbury — Hospital Whittaker Aes Mlerenge Boley Hone Ghavita Jonertow Eladis Ho Bridges

Banquet Date Set in Muleord for Evening Assembly

The notice announces a special executive committee banquet in Muleord with a five dollar price. The event is scheduled for the evening, likely in June, though the fragmentary text is unclear on exact date and details.

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