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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1923

Page

21

Minstrel Show Sparks at Cavalry Church Hen’s Club

Members of the Men’s club at Cavalry Episcopal church staged a King Tut minstrel night with acts led by Tudzix Hit and Xthyr Conc ard. The Girls’ City assisted with solo work and chorus while Harold F. Tousey acted as interlocutor and L. C. Burdick directed. Jokes flew and dancing followed with numbers from Simple Melody to Yankee Doodle Blues and Tam Tam Tam.

Cavalry Episcopal Church Tudzix Ankdv Wilmot Miglx Gneker Xthyr Paris Harold F. Tousey L. C. Burdick Milton Dayton New Orleans

CURRENT EVENTS CLUB 10 CARD PARTY BENEFIT

Mrs. W Fair Nicholas hosted a card party at her 925 Old sur home to raise funds for a 2 kg series of five events. Proceeds support the club’s needs as past parties have benefited noted scorers and guests including Ted Bullard, Altra, John Jennings, H. B. Hop, Charles Mills, Buck Dudie Pullard, Miss E ire Charles Mills and various Mrs. W. Betts attendees.

Charles Mills W. Betts John S&s. Harris Charles Bulktey Lane

Minstrel Show at Barnum Center Tonight

The Nancy Lincoln minstrels perform at Barnum Recreation Center at Barnum School tonight at 8 o'clock followed by dancing. Director and interlocutor is Robert Campbell with end men Walter Bevan and Winifred Wallace. cast includes Robert Kerwin Bill Bevan and Misa Hilda Longbottom.

Nancy Lincoln Barnum Barnum School Robert Campbell Walter Bevan Winifred Wallace Robert Kerwin Bill Bevan Misa Hilda Longbottom

Killer Sought Mercy Then Fatal Hit on Father

Evansville Indiana April 12 George Virgin 45 pleaded guilty to slaying his 73 year old paralytic father John Virgin claiming he wanted to end his suffering. He dragged him from the house to a concrete tank used for butchering cattle and threw him in then struck him with a hatchet.

Evansville Ind George Virgin John Virgin Virgin Wiewin Witnhes

Mileage books not opposed by Congressmen in hearing

In a federal court hearing the petition by 50 eastern railroads seeking enforcement of an Interstate Commerce Commission mileage book rule drew no dissent in Congress. Senator Mike Smith urged recognition of travel groups while noting businesses traveling thousands of miles deserve equitable treatment for mileage discounts.

Congress United States Mike Smith Georgia Interstate Conteree Commission Conaresk Degides

Alleged Radicals Fined In Kansas City Meeting

Five men arrested at an alleged radical meeting in Kansas City were fined 250 dollars each for disturbing the peace. Henry Julian, attorney for the defendants, said the gathering aimed to raise funds for William Z Foster's defense and drew about 250 attendees. Judge Edward Fleming stated that the public would run the country for a while yet, in a countering remark about radicals.

Kansas City Henry Julian William Z. Foster Julian Edward Fleming

State Congress of Mothers Meeting Opens in Danbury

Danbury April 12 The Connecticut Congress of Mothers opens its two day session with delegates from every city and town. H C Littlefield of New Haven presides over the executive board. State education and health director Dy Ireland delivers the principal address in the evening session.

Danbury Tully Cou Plegates Connecticut Congress of Mathers H.C. Littlefield New Haven Sesson Ireland Education Find Health Prinifat

Majestic Presents Bela Dunna Photoplay and Mighty Rose

At the Majestic this week Bela Dunna stars in a photoplay about a woman driven by love and wealth to extreme acts, with a strong supporting cast including Negri. The show runs four days starting Sunday, featuring Mighty Rose with James Rennie Dorothy Mackaill Anders Randall Helene Montrose Ian Hardy Harry Short and Paul Panzer.

Bélla Dunna Sté Pola Negri Majestic Negi Negri James Rennie Dorothy Mackaill Anders Randall Helene Montrose Ian Hardy Harry Short Paul Panzer

Luck at Poli's and a Variety Vaudeville Bill

Review of Luck starring Poli a with racy action and humor plus a vaudeville bill at Polis Theatre including Valentino orchestra Mary Lee and Scotty Weston Hazel Crosby and Ann Frances and her four Johnnies. Also notes Safety Last at Capitol and The Flaming Hour at Plaza with The Oregon Trail and Sure Fire Flint at Hippo.

Polis V. Udevilee Theatre Poli'a Valentino Orchestra New York Mary Lee Scotty” Weston Nottle Pearl White Frank Mayo Hig Mayo Helen Ferguson Lillian Chester George Randolph Chester Art Acard Oregon Trail Scotty Weston Ann Frances Johnnies Tomaren Sam Pearl White PATHE

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