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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1926

Page

15

Entertainment at St Johns Chapel a lively program set

The St Johns Chapel program lists a varied evening with a chorus, a 2? oTotin's quartet, a dance by Moss ituth, solos by Joseph da Palome and Mary Sales, dances by Phyllis vinard and Betty Royers, and a canary yellow costume sequence. Performers include Alice Lievetts Reuy con Ba rth Marten ota D berih oP Brier, Mable Stevens Brabant Marien indie, Donald Rude. Debra O'Brien Murict and Atlee Lies deliver novelty items and more.

Et. Dahn Cheney oTotin Moss Ituthert Voire Mlimi Mir Mary Sales Hanstort Ahd Guidr Joseph da Palome Alice Lievetts Reuy Barth Marten Mable Stevens Brabant Marien Indie Donald Rude Marien Deborah Udsen Ivy Dance Phyllis Vinard Betty Royers Trelyn Parker Deberah O'Brien Murict Novelty Atlee Liesbott Caroline Farren Gladys Fransen Canary Jane Tingles Helen and Arthur Iduth and Bilty Lambot Jane Betty Ferrer Jean Cars

School Glee Club Operetta Tonight at Hook Town

The Hook Town school glee club presents an operetta titled Peter Hah tonight in the school auditorium. Miss Vila Duesisehe directs with the orchestra performing selections before and after, while Gunnard Wall her conducts intermission pieces. Christine Stevens will accompany, and teaching roles are held by several teachers. About 35 students participate.

Peter Hah Hook Tock Gte Clay Nears Oat Tan Vila Duesisehe Gunnard Wallher Chisten Stevens Acc Muriel Wilkinson Mise Olsa Roi Alice Nordstrom Viola Tharlhurt Mise Alice Te

The Happy Housewife Promise in Home Life

A Victorian style ad extols the ideal homemaker, praising a wife who nourishes her family with meals, manages housework without complaint, supports her husband, and aids neighbors. It underscores health as essential to a calm home and frames Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a remedy for maternal stress.

Che Qation Lydia TD Pickhoos

Read This Girls Freckles Melt Away In Four Days

An advertisement promises freckles disappear in four days with a new cream called Fister's from Hindl's Drug Stores or any druggist. If it fails the purchaser is entitled to a refund of the price. The ad targets freckled women seeking a youthful, clear complexion.

Hindl Fister

Taortford Speaker At Park Street Congregation Night

Tlarves Fe Ikanmier state director of Near East Re- Het will speak at Park Street Congregation church. The men of the charity plan a reception at 6 30 p m in the church parlor for the honor, with a candle light observation of the world and the training that has drilled into the children of Rue alt.

Tlarves Fe Ikanmier Taortford Near East Re- Het Park Street Ain Botwo

Wheatley Y W C A Dance Recital and Mother’s Day Events

The Wheatley Y W C A mittre dancing class under Mrs Rana Tapping Beers will present a recital on May 7 at the Barnum Avenue Y W C A. Members include Michel White and others. Tickets are on sale through class members. The Girl Reserve committee will observe Mother and Daughter week May 1 to 10, with the annual Mother’s Day program May 9 at First Baptist Church of Stratford and the sixth annual Mother and Daughter banquet on May 14. Committee heads are listed. The weekly hike for club girls and others will occur Saturday from Long Hill to Camp Wahkoneyr. attendees should meet at the railroad station with fare and lunch.

Mittre Long Hill Camp Wahkoneyr

Madison P T A Card Party Planned for Friday

The Madison Parent Teacher Association schedules a card party at the school Friday evening, April 9, with prizes for each table and homemade candies for sale. The general committee includes Mrs. John Baum and other named members. Mrs A L Minty and Mrs R M Leonard oversee table reservations.

Parent Teacher Association of Madison Sehson John Baum F.C. Bancroft Anna Conmelly Nkiin H. Friedman W.E. 1Rogan R. M. Leon- McAndrews Ad. Mintz F. P. Quinn Flex Offic Rands Priges Tegan A. L. Minty RM. Leonard

Kedves Pupils to Give Recital at Bostwick Theatre

West residents await annual Kedves pupils recital at Bostwick Theatre starting 8 o'clock Thursday. James Kedves trained orchestra of violins and chorus perform pieces from Levy to Brahms with solos by Kardos, Werner, Rakodzi, Teatverel and others. Orchestral selections include marches, Hungarian songs, serenades, and a three little symphonies set.

West James Kedves Bostwick Theatre Atlock Kedves Coloraty Ig Levy Handel AL Harris Orchest Leo Scherman Perpetuum Mobile Eo Warner Charles Kardos Katka Hej Av Jenyes F. Deda Inger Werner Elin Duessiv Dilra Rackoozi Mingtig Association Weller Joseph Voilko M. Hauser Selony FR. Lenton Johan Slumick Guido Tapint Mterniaaza Tobali Souvenir Drolla Gounod J. Feezko Rakodzi Singity Association J. Rubay J. Brahms Ambrose Teatverel Httle Danola Z. Haldn J. Stilibo Schubert Seleveg

Hail insurance rate praised by Connecticut Valley directors

Hartford April 27 AP A 20 per cent dividend of 1925 premiums was voted by directors of the Connecticut Valley Mutual Hail Insurance Co The dividend takes the form of a $5 per acre rate reduction for 1926 1927 and 1928 policies held in 1925 The 1926 cash rate becomes $28 per acre and credit $26 per acre reflecting the prior $5 reduction The motion rewards cash payments and effectively raises rates for new insurers by $5 per acre

Hartford Connecticut Valley Mutual Hail Insurance Company Connecticut Valley Tobacco Association Directora Hall

Benefit Fair at St Marys Church Apr 29 May 1

Preparations for the annual parish fair at St Marys Church are complete. The event runs April 29 to May 1 with entertainment and dancing each night to raise funds for the church repair fund. Co chairmen Richard Cullen Mrs William A Redden and Miss Gladys Vollmer lead the general committee with Rev James J OConnor and Rev Michael Popley supervising.

St. Mary’s Parish Church Hall Holy Name, Altar Group Children of Mary Richard Cullen William A. Redden Gladys Vollmer John McCutcheon Frank Maguirk John Dial William I. Redden Robert Brune Edward Lyddy James J. O’connor Michael Pe Ppley

Son Sent to Jail Week After Father

Michael Beardsley once of Waterbury and now Danbury faced Judge John J. Walsh in the Criminal Court of Common Pleas yesterday afternoon and received a 60 day jail term with a $200 fine plus costs for liquor law violations. He had been in Danbury City court previously sentenced to 120 days for quarrels and has spent about fifty days in jail awaiting trial.

Michael Beardsley Waterbury Danbury John J. Walsh Criminal Court of Common Pleas Beardsley Haseen

Nurses Refuse Return to Park City Hospital

Eleven student nurses cut ties with Park City hospital Monday night and deny reports of a planned return. They demand that Dr Hipolita and his wife sever their connections with the hospital before any return. The group has secured positions in New York. A daughter named Mary Elizabeth Comley was born to Attorney and Mrs. John Munson Comley of Bridgeport at Bridgeport Hospital, records show.

Park City Hospital Hippolitua New York John Munson Comley Beechwood Avenue Bridgeport Hospital Division of Vital Statistics Mary Elizabeth Comley

Postmaster Leon Caton Visits Berwyn for Two Weeks

Assisting postmaster Leon Caton travels from Washington to Berwyn Missouri to visit his mother. The trip will last about two weeks.

Assisiant Leon MM. Caton Berwyn Washington Assis.ang

Lawyer Questions Validity Of City S Tax Claims

In Bridgeport a tax hearing questioned the validity of the citys claims against the estate of Edward Hursey, former owner of a wall-paper business. The city seeks 1275.01 in taxes since 1920 on Hurseys stock assessed in 1925, with assets totaling 1149. The hearing examined the methods used by outside investigators and former assessors who relied on their opinions rather than direct valuation.

Bridgeport Geaessor John Keogh Edward Hursey Wall-Piper Em Street Mursey Paul Goldberg Burrey Eshire Bursey Samuel Mellitz Arthur J. Connor William F. Connelly William Ghew John Y. Caldwell Thomas McCormick Michael. Railly Dennis Kelly Ed. J. Rowe John Terriceluna Howard S. Challenger Keogh Valine Celto Turgey Connelly Kreily Reiily Atore

Consecration for New Bishop in Hertford Cathedral

The Right Rev. Maurice F. McAuliffe will be consecrated auxiliary bishop of the Hertford diocese tomorrow at St. Joseph's Cathedral. Bishops Jane J. Wian William Hickey and John G. Murray will assist. the ceremony includes a choir and sermon by Bishop Thomas J. Shahan. An estimated 500 to 600 prelates and priests are expected. Luncheon at the parochial school follows, with vesperal rites in the evening.

Hartiford Monsigno Maurice F. McAuliffe St. Thomas Seminary McAuliffa Thomas J. Shahan Catholic University Washington, D.C Shohan Mortford McAulffe Ceuool MeAuliffe

Court session set in Norwalk for delayed pleas

A special session of the Court of Common Pleas will be held in Norwalk during the last two weeks in May. Any element of muses claimed for trial at the clerk in Bridgeport before Monday, May 3, will be heard in the City Court room at South Norwalk on Saturday, May 8.

Court of Common Pleas Norwalk Klay Muses the Clark Bridgeport City Court South Norwalk

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