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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1921
Page
5
Plans call for a new school building dedication on Thanksgiving Day. The project includes a 137 feet long wing, ventilation integrated wardrobes, and a two-story design with modern facilities. Local clergy and officials will attend, with contractors Towph ew Yardlés and Sons named among those handling construction and site work.
A local dedicates a Thanksgiving Day ceremony to a new church building project. The article mentions Father Panik, the parish house, and the planned school, depicting a community milestone toward expanding religious and educational facilities. Results and exact dates are unclear due to OCR errors, but the piece centers on faith, education, and the town’s growth plans.
Fairfield residents voiced surprise as the Public Utilities Commission announced fare changes for Bridgeport area transit. Officials indicated fares will hold at current levels except for some routes, with adjustments likely after a testing period in Bridgeport Port Basin.
The census indicates an increase in school enrollments across many towns, with gains in Hamp, Aelirae, and Mat. The report notes families moving to smaller towns due to work scarcity and high rents, predicting more towns will file residency proofs with the Comptroller by mid February. March will see state grants paid. total state enrollment last year stood at 445,249 with several towns listing notable figures such as Plainville, New Milford, Wilton, and Lisbon among others.
Nevlée Roy Gardner, a noted train robber sought for weeks, was seized in Phoenix by police. Authorities say the escaped suspect matched a religious disguise used weeks earlier to flee from the McNeil's Island prison on Puget Sound. He is already serving a two term for multiple robberies aboard trains.
A fragmented page fragment discusses tablets and supplements, mentioning strength, nutrition, and health claims. It references water needs, body organs, and a medical tone as it hints at dietary aids and remedies presented for consumer consideration. The garbled text preserves some product and health language.
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