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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1957
Page
26
The Bridgeport area tuberculosis association x rayed 641 people yesterday at East Main Street and Huntington Turnpike, bringing total screenings to 26 032. The survey concludes today with tests in area industries.
The Fairfield Town Plan and Land Selectmen discussed acquiring a 1.7 acre parcel between Hill Farm and Brookside Drive for a town green. A zoning and land-use proposal, tied to the Nov 5 town election, was tabled as the hillside lot near Farm Common is identified as potential town property.
Newtown October 23 The Pohtatuck Grange women outperformed the men in a competitive program at Grange hall led by Miss Anna G Murphy and Mrs May P Mitchell. Events included piano solos and original plays with farmers portrayed on stage. Judges were Charles C Lacey Vernon T Cole and Charles Hoyt.
A Milford blaze caused about 300000 in damage to Russell's Discount Center on the Post road last night. The fire began in the basement and swept the building. flames blew out large glass windows as firefighters battled for hours. Two firefighters needed hospital care. the store plans a December 1 reopening. Traffic diversions disrupted heavy through traffic and residents reported sleep interruptions during the alarm period.
An advertisement extols a rosy fruit punch from the Pacific as a ready made beverage. It highlights fruit and flower aromas, tropical winds, and healthful news, urging shoppers to buy today for children and adults alike.
An old nautical practice used a log thrown from the bow to time the log’s drift to the stern. With a 60 foot hull and a six second passage, the vessel’s speed estimated at 10 feet per second or 600 feet per minute, reflecting primitive speed estimation.
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