Vaudeville and film bill thrills at Plaza and Empire shows
Daredevil contortion acts fascinate crowds as Juno Sal dazzles at the Plaza. Kennedy and Domeymooners perform a witty skit while Gy Sheridan and Dan headline in The Honey. Automaniacs and screen stars Violet Heming and Garry McGarry feature at the Empire with The Judgment House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juno Sal
Plaza
Olive
Sheridan
Dan
Kennedy
Wil Deamond
Dess
Garry McGarry
Howell
Violet Heming
Empire Theatre
Cellent Master Screen
Lyric Review Praises The Other Life at Bridgeport
A large Bridgeport audience witnessed Carl Mason's The Other Life at Lyric last night and hailed it as one of the best melodramatic productions in seasons. Scenic effects and Wardin Howard’s superb performance drew strong approval from the city’s theatregoers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Carl Mason
Wiillett
Wardin Howard
Hero
World Star Cohen Tops East Cast in Artcraft Show
Cohen leads an all east appearing cast in the Artcraft production Seven Keys to Mayhem and romance. The play adapts a Hari Derr Biegers novel and promises top screen-action with suspense and romance. Tomorrow features Thelma and a debut performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cohen
Alleast
Artcraft
Fragmentary note on film credits and production timeline
A garbled excerpt discusses directed by J Stuart Blackton and involvement of Mallett and Par in a film project. Mentions a Bow War era setting and contrasts with "modern" Blackton. Text is partial and unclear about specifics or release details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Stuart Black
Mallett
Sir Gilbert
Pola Maciste Thrills Crowd In Poli’s Picture Show
The article details Maciste the famous giant appearing in a Poli’s film about fighting near the Austrian border during the outbreak of war. It describes his feats with strong men, animal stunts, collapsing structures, and dramatic escapes, followed by vaudeville acts and the animated news review. It notes other acts like Congresswoman Kitty, the Belle Claire Brothers, Elizabeth Cutty, Hart and Clark, and Delisle and Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maciste
Polt
Poli
Kitty
Washington Life
Belleclaire Brothers
Elizabeth Cutty
Cutty Family
Hart & Clark
Delisle & Johnson
Christmas at Quiltys Offers Football, Dance Night
Christmas at Quiltys in the Colonial ballroom Fairfield avenue hosts a Tuesday afternoon basketball frame between known teams followed by dancing with Murray. An evening Christmas reunion for former pupils and patrons concludes the event with Murray's orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quilty’s
Fairfield Avenue
Murray
Pine Cough Remedy Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement touts a pine based cough remedy that can be made at home using Pinex and sugar to yield a full pint syrup. It claims rapid action against dry or loose coughs within about 24 hours, and markets Pinex as a trusted, world renowned product.
Paris Styles Cross Atlantic Suit Arrives in America
A fashionable Paris influenced suit features a black velvet lower half with a gray charmeuse upper, satin embroidery in floss and silver thread, a fur collar and cuffs, paired with a black satin mushroom crown hat and light felt brim showing continued Paris origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
America
Wednesday's Calendar and Local Meetings Schedule
Wednesday schedule includes 10 o'clock Workers of United Church in church parlors. 2:30 sewing class by Ladies of Charity at St. Vincent de Paul in the Nurses' home on Lindley street. 3:45 Parent Teachers' Association of Stratfield Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Workers of United Church
Ladies of Charity
St. Vincent de Paul
Lindley Street
Parent Teachers’ Association of
Fewer Style Changes Urged by Designers Association
The Chicago based Designers cration meeting January 15 proposes fewer female clothing style changes to save materials. President Lenny says one to two changes a year may suffice, arguing frequent updates boost sales but hurt retailers and waste stocks. He warns of women gaining independence and resisting the old “game” of constant new styles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cration
Lenny
Association
First woman mayor of England dies in Aldeburgh
Dr Elizabeth Garrett Anderson born 1836 and married J G 8 Anderson in 1871 died at her Aldeburgh home. She faced admission barriers but passed Paris medical exams in 1870 and led London School of Medicine for Women 1883 to 1903. She was elected mayor of Aldeburgh in 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson
England
Aldeburgh
Suffolk
J. G. 8. Anderson
Colleges of Surgeons and Physicians
University of Paris
Anderson
London School of Medicine
Aldenburgh
Bridgeport Art League Christmas Party Report
Bridgeport Art League enjoyed a festive Christmas party in the Staples building with guests, songs by Mrs. Florence Klein Bishop, readings by Miss Grace Dalrymple Clarke's pupils, and interpretive dancing by Miss Katherine Foley. Classes paused for holidays and plans discussed for teaching crafts at Hillside Home.
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Bridgeport Art League
League
Staples
State Street
Florence Klein Bishop
Elizabeth Limont
Grace Dalrymple Clarke
Beatrice Marsh
Asenath Goodwin
Food Administration
Soldiers honor Lashar at Camp Davis street naming
Bridgeport soldiers of the 304th regiment at Camp Davis Ayer Massachusetts honor Walter B Lashar of Bridgeport for his generosity by naming a cantonment street after him. Holly Xmas trees wreaths John Reok and Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Camp Davens, Ayer
Mass
Walter B. Lashar
John Reok & Son
John Reok
Brown Velvet Turban With Novel Trimming
A brown velvet turban features a beaver fur flower centerpiece clustered with metal folii trims for a smart fashion statement. The accessory highlights inventive trimming and a unique texture in vintage headwear design.
Personal News Highlights From Local Society Circles
Miss Priscilla Sterling of the Boston Conservatory visits family on Mill Hill Avenue. The Drouve engagement is announced for Miss Ethel Drouve and Harold B. Hawes with a January wedding at the Drouve home. Miss Bettey Leeds to spend Christmas recess with her parents on Boston Avenue. Charlotte Riker selects attendants for her Fairfield nuptials with Lt Hoyte Perry, including sister Mrs Bertram Ainsworth as matron of honor and bridesmaids from New York and Ohio. Walter Perry to stand by as best man. several lieutenants named as ushers. Clinton Barnum Seeley Jr. to host a Brooklawn Country Club dance for his father’s December 27 party. Henry A. Bishop Jr. to holiday with Hotchkiss peers in Lakeville. Miss Mary Mills of Connecticut Froebel Normal School heads to East Orange for Christmas recess. Ira Warner to spend holidays with his mother. Hotchkiss student. Froebel School students from out of town depart for recess to various cities including Naugatuck Bristol Hartford and beyond.
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Priscilla Sterling
Boston Conservatory of Music
Boston
Mass
Dr. C. DeWelfe
Mill Hill Avenue
G. F. Drouve
North Avenue
Ethel Drouve
Harold B. Hawes
George B. Hawes
New York
Drouve
Bettey Leeds
Princeton, N. J
Mrs
Norman Leeds
Boston Avenue
Charlotte Riker
Hoyte
Perry
St. Paul's Church
Fairfield
Andrew L. Riker
Bertram Ainsworth
Cleveland, O
Louise Atwater
Alice Curtis
Charlotte Stone
Frances Riker
New York City
Walter Perry
Joel Goodthwait
Lawrence Riker
George Wells
Jose Machado
Robert Lee
Henry A. Bishop, Jr
Henry A. Bishop
Washington Avenue
Hotchkiss School
Lakeville
Mary Mills
Connecticut Froebel Normal School
West Avenue
East Orange
N. J
Shepard
Ira Warner
I. DeVer Warner
Park Place
Mr. Warner
Helen Ahearn
Lillian Parkinson
Helen O'Loughlin
Naugatuck
Helen Bowen
Natalie Purcell
Bristol
Elizabeth Whittlesey
Dina Rowe
Hartford
Fern Mandeville
Hawley
Olive Coleman
Proctor
Helen Gay
Winsted
Mildred Mansfield
Winchester
N. H
Mildred Bentley
West Hebron
N. Y
Ruth DeLamater
Fort William
Ontario
Can
Ethel Clayton
Emporia
Marjorie Fair
Durham
We Must Grow Corn to Feed Allies in War
A rural summary urges America to export corn to aid Europe during wartime. The mountaineer argues enough corn is grown to sustain farms and the nation, while Europe starves. the piece links corn surplus to supporting France and Allied efforts, referencing farmers and a military training school in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Ridge
America
Europe
France
Reliable Recipes and Fruit Salad From An Old Household Card
A collection of old fashioned kitchen notes detailing biscuit like rolls with currants, a fruit salad with lemon cream dressing, a toffee scented sauce, hominy muffins, corn meal muffins, and a simple vegetable stew. Includes quantities and basic cooking steps for each dish.
Wool Should Lead In Wardrobe Choices For War Time
The article urges conserving wool by choosing woolless outfits when possible, remodeling old woolen garments, and using silk to reduce wool usage. It notes winter manufacturing is ending and spring models favor silk, with fashion houses aiming to aid the army while maintaining practical styles and modest silhouettes.
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Switzerland
RED Cross
POLIS
Quiltys
ART League
Bridgeport Philosophical Society
Annual Meeting Women’s Auxiliary
Stratford
Fort Wright
Frank Miller
Brooklawn Avenue
College Club
R. G. Sherwood
Westport
Westport Library
Parent-Teachers’ Association of
Summerfield School
D. C. de Wolfe
Samuel Slawson
Ladies’ Auxiliary
The
National Association of Letter Carriers
Anna Warn
Shelton Street
Citizens’ Building
Main Street
George H. Coleman
Ford Hall
Miss May Hall
Varuna Hall
W. R. Webster
Sanford Stoddard
Roy E. Clarke
Elmer H. Havens
Albert E. Lavery
East Side
Leila
Louise Mosher
Anna Abercrombie
Ella Broadbent
Helen Clinton
Florence Hawley
Lillian Whiteheaks
Ella Toucey
Vera Tracy
Merna Lyford
Eva Donning
Lashar
Clinton Barnum Seeley
Brooklawn Country Club
Clinton
Barnum Seeley, Jr
Pictorial Review
Ainted
Batiste
Hylan
Governor Whitman
Albany
Tillery School
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