Bridgeport Stiltsman Wins Hearts With Circus Roots
The long time stilts man known as Vivilla, famed for standing 17 feet high, speaks in a Bridgeport street interview about his 28 years atop stilts. He recalls Barnum ties, charity work, and his avoidance of subway travel, while entertaining children and sharing backstage circus memories with the Saniny Post.
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Personal Notices and Club Meetings Mosaic
PERSONALS continued from page 13 includes details of a honeymoon trip, Diana Bagmans Dance Orchestra, a WNYC program in New York, and a Ladies Society of the Shi cor Mehuech hosting a cooking school and cake contest with a reception. Also notes Mrs A N Done hosting at 457 Park, a meeting at Mdehiy chewing orele, and speeches by Carroll BR Reed.
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Postal wage increase threatens rate changes
A regional postal hearing in Washington on May 9 discusses wage increases and potential rate effects. The committee members weigh proposals amid complaints about cost pressures on postal services.
Doubts Over Cold Summer Forecasts Persist
The text questions the unlikely prospect of a cold summer. It records discussions between experts including Mr Browne and Mr Taylor about solar radiation trends and their impact on seasonal temperatures, noting disagreement on forecasts and the possibility of an unusually warm or cool season ahead.
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Hawatt Proresses Under Prohibition Overview
(AP) Delegates gather for Anti Siloou League convention as Piotiass of Fiswin advance under prohibition. Reports note mainland expansion, rising sugar prices, and steady crops boosting island prosperity.
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Fairfield Gunman Gets Continuance
A Fairfield man charged with shooting a rival boxer received four continuances in town court. Peter Kaviahk of Pine Street was remanded on bond of 1600 and hospitalized after the alleged incident. The bullet reportedly struck the calf of the victim, with details unclear from the fragmented OCR report.
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Hwine
Lanis
Five on Trial in Death Case in Cambridge
Five men stood trial before Judge Pesdick in Middlesex Superior Court on charges tied to the October 4 holdup of the Willham street car barn. James Ferneau was killed. four defendants face first degree murder charges. Defendants John J Devereaux Peter W Hing Wuud Y Weinlein and John J McLaughlin are from Boston. Joseph H Bennett is charged as an accessory before and after the fact.
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Col Schoeffel to Address Lions Club Luncheon
Col Schoeffel of the 418th Infantry will speak at the Lions Club luncheon on Armistice Day at the Stratfield. The address is set to cover the role of veterans and the significance of the day.
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Lion's Club
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Old Time Radio Schedule Fragments Across Stations
A fragmented scan of radio program listings across WLW WKRC KYW WEBH DAKLAND and others. It lists hourly shows including orchestras weather forecasts stock reports and concerts with multiple stations highlighted and many unreadable parts.
Fragmented reminiscence and shopping notes from a 20th century column
The piece blends memories of meals, family scenes, and social chatter with notices about local shops. It weaves reflections on a sandwich story, Christmas shopping, and a Hubert Art Glass display at 274 John Street, noting prices and frame finishes.
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