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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1927
Page
12
A health note urges a balanced breakfast as key to morning energy. Quaker Oats is highlighted for its 16 percent protein, 65 percent carbohydrate, vitamins, and bulk to aid digestion, offering steady energy through the forenoon. Grocers stock two kinds, quick-cooking Quaker Oats and regular Quaker oats.
Major General Wien, noted American officer with a long Army career, will address the Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce luncheon on “International Relations” at the Hilton Strathed. Anticipated to be one of the largest meetings with many reservations, the program highlights his World War I leadership, service in Russia and the Philippines, and his books on the Rhineland Occupation and Homeland Occupation.
The Passion Play in three acts was staged in the school hall last Sunday with parishioners attending both afternoon and evening performances. Cast member Martin Remenar as Christ drew praise for his portrayal, while Mass Marion Casper earned notice as the Mother of Christ. The production, written and directed by Miss Mary Tuchansky, featured strong choir singing under Joseph Andrews and lighting by J. Windrewsa and John Playech. The scene of Christ dying on the cross and the meeting with his mother received special acclaim for emotion and impact.
W. Hunt of Potlas died at eighty six in Maine. Born in Guilford he was one of the men who built the Kearsarge and fought in the battle with the Alabama. A longtime architect and builder his death ends a career tied to Civil War era vessels and local construction.
In Bridgeport patterns are ordered with a pattern letter and color code. The listing notes include size details and the pattern number. orders should be placed with the editor detailing the pattern, address, and sender.
Vilma Banky drops libel case against Hungarian actor Molnar and others after statements allegedly implying she turned against Hungarian attendees. The suit centered on remarks about Banky during a 1930s film industry dispute and involved claims of spite and professional injury.
A reader pair asks about stopping 2:00 a.m. feeds and moving to whole milk by age one, plus how to modify formula and daytime nutrition. The advisor suggests increasing daytime meals, offering only water at night, reducing sugar, and adding cereals, vegetables, and bread for starch and calories.
Telegram readers are invited to write Mrs. Myrtle Meyer Eldred with their intimate problems and receive a personal reply. Letters should be addressed to Mrs. Eldred at the Bridgeport Telegram.
A Massachusetts Methodist pastor denounces the nation’s treatment of Black Americans, urging equal rights during a period of mobilization. He criticizes wartime hypocrisy and asserts every citizen retains rights under the constitution even amid national strain.
More than 8 600 delegates are expected to attend the 36th Continental congress of the Daughters of the American Revolution in Washington this week starting Monday. Secretary Wilbur and President and Mrs. Coolidge will receive the delegates at the White House executive offices.
F V Quigley, leader of the North End Bible class, argues in the North Ender that Bible classes should wield moral power to cleanse city politics. He defends Christians who study scripture on Sundays and counters claims that Bible class men are queer, urging Christians to join in reform efforts.
New Haven April 17 The master builders granted carpenters a wage rise from eight to nine dollars per day effective May 1 The demand for a five day week was denied in the same action The announcement came tonight by AP reporting
Public health column discusses how inhaled irritants and polluted blood contribute to colds. Heavy foods and fatigue lower resistance. dietary adjustments and moderation of starches and proteins are advised. The piece promises a follow up on cures and includes reader questions about pimples, thread worms, and eye defects with brief responses.
Ruth O Neil daughter of Louis Newt of 241 Central avenue married Harold H Ironfield of 1437 Ballfield avenue at Hand Memorial chapel United church. Rev D William H Das officiated. Couple left for a short honey moon in New York and plan to live at 1417 Fairfield avenue.
Readers are invited to write Dr Frank McCoy with their annual problems and will receive a personal reply. Include a self addressed envelope for a personal response. Address letters to Dr Frank McCoy Bridgeport Telegram.
An in store listing outlines a mixed selection of women’s apparel priced from 1.69 to 22.50, including spring coats, slips, corselettes, pumps, napkins, rayon gowns, bloomers, gowns, and children’s undergarments, with floor locations and reg price references.
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