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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1925

Page

7

Bridgeport brass letter box sent by post office

Senator Bingham secures a brass letter box for Bridgeport after urging the Post Office to replace iron boxes. The box, to be installed near Bridgeport Brass on East Main Street, signals a drive by manufacturers to replace rusty iron mailboxes nationwide.

Senator Bingham Bridgeport Hiram Bing Ina Park City Bingham Lowe Monilis A. Cation Pydgeport 3 Pany Av Artie Waterbury Naugatuck Ovlce Uinn Arthur FP. Connor Guion Wross Bridreport Xend Bridgeport Brass Company East Main Street

Explorer missing five months found near Adelaide

An Australian expedition member, biologist H Wikins, on the Arctic quest, was reported missing near November Creek in Arnhem Land. He has reappeared and is en route from Toowoon, Queensland, toward Brisbane and Adelaide.

Explorer Delaide Australia Associated Press Celpuan H. Wikins Ativ Artic Prtefanston Crocodile Creek Arnham Land Toville Queensland Brisbane Adelaide

Pola in Berlin Says She Still Loves Treated Engagement

Berlin dispatch reports Pola Negri declares continued love after a three month trial period of silence. She notes plans to marry if partner comes to America, and mentions keeping his name and protections secret as they move toward a future together.

Pola Berlin Pola Negti Poland America Fce Polatani

Last Concert of Season by New York Talent

The Wednesday afternoon Musical club closed its season with a Stratfield hotel recital. William Gustafson, bass of the Metropolitan Opera, and Mischa Mischoff, concertmaster of the New York Symphony, performed French works with evident mastery. Marr Campbell Gustafson accompanied. Several encores followed each group.

Stratfield Hotel William Gustafson Metropolitan Opera Company Mischa Mischoff New York Symphony Orchestra Marr Campbell Gustafson Gustafson

Lions to Convene in Bridgeport for District Meet

Bridgeport hosts the Connecticut Rhode Island Lions district convention on May 6 at the Stratfield Hotel. About 160 Lions officers and members from cities including Greenwich, Bridgeport, New Haven, Waterbury, Meriden, Hartford, Norwich, Providence and Newport will attend. A three ring circus act by Bridgeport Lions with Ringling Barnum winners will entertain, followed by luncheon, an address by Lions International president Harry Newman, and the election of officers in the afternoon.

Rhode Island Liong Cluba Bridgeport Stratfield Hotel Bridgeport Lions Club William W. Bent Folowin Bridgeport Lions Ringling- Barnum Harry Newman Toronto Lions International Sun Parlor Aic Poofessor Charles Blakewell New Haven

Charley's Aunt on Cameo Amid New Reels at Theatre

Amusements note a stream of new features including Charley's Aunt at the Cameo, Nazimova in The Reveling Sin, and Lou Tellegen opposite. Nance O Neil closes engagement at Poli's Vaudeville tonight with star acts, while Majestic shows Juvenile Frolics and Colleen Moore in Sally with elaborate costumes and dance numbers.

Nazimova Nance O'Neil Poli Alfred Hickman Polits Vaudeville Theatre Bing Bridgeport Alamo Club Clifford Marion Paramount Jane Grey Owen Moore Constance Bennett Pathe News Warner Harriet Beecher Jone Irene [Tich Huntly Gordon John Harron Mrs. Borden Mr. Borden Vandertile Bily Dale Colletta Maxine Hamilton Mark Garner Ramon Reyna Max Fields Anna Fink Majestic Colleen Moore Sally Miss Moore Etm ‘Tree Inn Noskerova Gow

Butler Leads Auto Parade Tour to Convalescent Home

Nest M. Butler of Bridgeport serves as secretary for an upcoming auto parade. The final event will tour the parks and centers and finish at the Home for Convalescent Children built by Liena for the Visiting Nurses at Nichola.

Nest M. Butler Bridgeport Nichola

Short circuit blamed for Adams St fire at 242

A small fire caused by a short circuit in an overhead electric wire damaged the Dome of Mrs. Michael Tickey at 242 Adams Street yesterday afternoon. Firemen responding to the alarm extinguished the blaze in three minutes.

Adams Street Michael Tickey

Juvenile Minstrels to Be Staged at St Paul’s Parish Hall

Miss Agnes Karns will host the juvenile minstrel show by Bridgeport School of Juvenile Entertainers to benefit St Paul’s church. Featured performers include Marlon McManus Catherine Wallhouss Charles Wright Jr Walter Nichola Jr Duncan McManus and Edgar McManus. Ages range from 3 to 15 with young accompanist 10 year old Tomichel. Dancers and singers include Shirley Mason Anna Condon Gladya Brown and others. Mrs Andrew McManus directs, assisted by Mrs Joseph Peabody Harold Jewett and Helix Meigs with Dorothy Rich tickets and Ralph Schaalman handling publicity.

Agnes Karns St. Paul's Church Bridgeport School of Marlon McManus Catherine Wallhouss Charles Wright, Jr Walter Nichola, Jr Duncan McManus Edgar McManus Thors Alice Dorothy Gregory Anna Foster Ethel Riffany Clara Smith Helen Bedner Vern’Rathburn Stewart Itry James Rathburn Adeline Troward Lillian, Higgins Shirley Mason Anna Condon Gladya Brown Bernice Smith Pearl Burleson May Downning Dorothy Fish Raymond Hotchkiss Virginia Wallhouse Helen Catherine Mahoney Grace Meerback

Jewish Welfare Bureau Delivers Passover Aid to 44 Families

Cooperating with city synagogues and the Community Chest the Jewish Welfare bureau supplied all needy Jewish families with Passover foods for the celebration this week. Each of the 44 families received eight to ten pounds of meat and where needed spring clothing was provided.

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Poslam Skin Remedy Ad Claims Relief for 77 Sufferers

An old advertisement touts Poslam for skin ailments promising it stops itching and burning heals raw inflamed skin clears pimples and works quickly. It emphasizes safety and economy noting the product costs 50 cents and is sold by druggists.

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