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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1927
Page
14
The Easter pageant featured Mrs Makismith and others in key roles with Salome and Jeruet among participants. Directors included Mra Charles Ho Uennsath and Min Ubaerles A Decker, with the event led by Russe dy Inonthas and Barker.
An unstable text describes a Turkish defense budget vote, with distorted names and scattered phrases. It notes the approval on a national defense topic, mentioning Selum Ono and unclear figures, while reference to parliamentary action and defense priorities remains partially garbled.
A parish event is set for the upcoming week with invitations sent to residents on Tintad Street and nearby areas. Organizers describe a community dance arranged by the Young People’s League, with local families and groups urged to attend and participate.
Hartford April 17 CAP Millions of Christians will emerge from Easter services in enmity toward Jews, warned Rabbi Abram Feldman in a Temple Beth Israel sermon. He denounced persecutions and distortions of Jewish history, noting Golgotha as a symbol used against Jews from biblical times to today.
New York April 17 AP A fresh $50,000,000 five percent debenture issue by Shell Union Oil Co will be placed on the market tomorrow by a syndicate led by Lee Higginson & Co. The bonds yield about 5 1/2 percent and are intended partly to retire about $17,000,000 of outstanding five percent preferred stock from an original $50,000,000 issue.
Mortis Werofsky aged nineteen of 4799 Basehill Street Philadelphia was arrested on reckless driving after his car crashed into another vehicle operated by William C. Thomas of 2b4 Beardsley Street. Police say Werofsky traveling west on Connecticut Avenue passed a company bus on the wrong side at Central Avenue, causing the collision.
A narrative shows Jimmie mastering spelling and possessive grammar, yet receiving poor marks. The tale contrasts memorization with practical use, urging testing of memory lessons by application to real writing and speaking to convert knowledge into wisdom.
Local notices recountReturning to school Mrs William J Leigh of Waldenmere avenue Whe with her hose Keeper Mrs K Fi Tyan as oeen or an extended Mediterranean iv, as spending Buster in BP. IS Me and Ms Clarence EB Stirges, for Sance ITN, houthpors um new sojourning in Virginis. Mrs George dubasan in wire of the vir wud pinochie ty he given by the Nav Lodge S. of 13 this evening at 7:30. Mr and Mrs Philos "cdhoun have issued invitations for a dance at the Black Hawk Yacht club, first party of the season. Social visits include Mr and Mrs David Dey entertaining guests at Boston. Numerous students and locals are noted returning to Willard School, Troy NY, and university tours. The Naval Veterans’ association plans a meeting at the State Armory, with other community events and club activities mentioned.
Waterbury April 11. More than 6000 children joined an Easter egg hunt at Hamilton Park directed by the Waterbury Lions club before 4000 spectators. The crowd caused a delay in the community singing as groups of ages 12 and under searched the park. A wire enclosure held younger children while Scouts helped manage the crowd. Prize eggs were dispersed. 30 children became separated from parents during the rush and were gathered in the dance pavilion until reunions.
The Northern Pacific and Great Northern consolidation plan extends the stock deposit deadline to May 16, 1927. A stockholders letter says responses were very satisfactory and the committee expects to apply soon to the Interstate Commerce Commission for approval of the filing.
In New York on April 17 AP described a parade with conspicuous beau drummels and gleaming silk hats as the derby regained popularity. Belles wore simple tailored suits while crowds packed Fifth Avenue around St Patrick’s Cathedral and Saint Thomas Church, with photographers perched on traffic towers.
The list of patrons for Dorothy and the Wizard in the Land of Oz was announced for the Children's Theatre League production at Central High School on Thursday afternoon. Patrons include Mrs. John T. Arma, Mrs. Robert Bradley, Mrs. Arthur Brewer, Mrs. St. Beach, and many others. Clare Major Players organized the event with Mrs. Andrew JK Smith and Mrs. B. Wr. Carepenter heading the theatrical committee. The same play will also be staged in Bridgeport, New York Players touring this week with Yale professor William Lyon Phelpe on the advisory board alongside notable figures such as Walter Campden and Rachel Crothers.
Mexico City papers publish the U S State Department acknowledgment of an incident involving documents allegedly stolen from the American embassy. No official clarification has been issued by either the embassy or the Mexican government. Officials defer to Washington for statements.
Two men were injured when cars collided at Iranistan and HRailroad avenues. They were treated at Emergency hospital with minor injuries. Peter Hatrick age 28 of 868 Pine Street suffered a spring back, Joseph Horan age 22 of 169 Sheridan Street had a forehead and eye laceration. The Connecticut Society of Colonial Dames will hold its annual meeting May 24 at Webb House in Wethersfield.
A mother reflects on distinguishing a healthy baby cry from one of pain and the harm of missed signs. The piece urges mothers to better recognize danger signals and act to protect infants from distress and illness.
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