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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1925
Page
15
The K of C minstrel program presents a night in which a local writer is highlighted. The event includes performances by pupils and a Vienna style number by Mr. Tew. The program promises a blend of music drama and entertainment in Chicago.
A national sorority chapter has been formed by Miss Sylvie Alversion and colleagues in New York. Plans outline a charter foundation for the original Tot a Regia group and the Gamma chapter, with meetings to recruit members and organize local units.
Public School children will stage a play festival at Beardsley Park in Bridgeport. The program lists numerous dances and exercises by 5th to 8th graders from 15 schools including Black Rock Maplewood Madison Webster and McKinley with acts like Minuet rustic dances maypole songs and stunts such as zigzag lines and criss cross.
Mrs. Frederic Munroe, chairman for Connecticut Music Week, reports broad support with events planned across South Manchester and provincial observances. The effort emphasizes music as a shared pleasure, with Mrs. Charles T. Davia leading local programs and a large committee coordinating daily activities.
Derby April 29 Special. The third beer seizure in Derby this month occurred this morning about 8 o’clock when a truck owned by Philip Spavery of 145 Hamilton Street Bridgeport was stopped by State Police Officer Finnegan and 10 barrels of alleged illegal beer were seized. Spavery released on $300 bonds pending city court Saturday at 1 6 o'clock to answer charges of transporting illegal beer.
The Women's Relief Corps annual convention opens at 9 AM in United Church with four to five hundred members expected from across the state. Flora C Warriner presides. public memorial service to follow. program arranged by Caille Bears with vocal by Florence Legere Hayes. Evening guests include national president Grace B Willard of Los Angeles and department officers at a G A R dinner hosted by Bridgeport at the Steadfield hotel.
Mr and Mrs Henry M Card of 5 Adama Street were surprised by many friends on their 28th wedding anniversary. The gathering featured a radio program, dancing, luncheon, and gifts. Attendees included Mr and Mrs H Hanford, Mr and Mrs E P Lye, and numerous neighbors and relatives.
Derby April 29 Anthony Nigretti of New Haven faced Judge Archibald Tuffield in a city court on reckless driving and evading responsibility charges. Testimony from three drivers described a chain collision on New Haven road involving Pace Torrington Pusa Woolbury and Gallagher. Nigretti fled the scene. later arrested. He was fined 50 for reckless driving and 54 plus costs for evading responsibility, totaling 132.51.
James and Husser James on Wordin avenue welcome a daughter born April 20. Arthur and Frances Cornell of Seaview avenue report a daughter born April 19. Peter and Tessie Wallace of Cedar street announce a daughter born April 3. James and Tessie Alleghny of Albian street report a daughter born April. Joseph and Edith Wlanagan of Madison avenue announce a son. Robert and Jennie Ehrenkautt of Palisade avenue welcome a daughter born April 24. Devonmd Valena Judd at Forest avenue born April 25. Wilfred and Sione Biurrell of Spring street report a son born April 26. Arthur and Mella Hultman of Surf avenue Stratford report a son born April 23. Tareh M. Wao of Preweter street and Gertrude Muller of Stratford announce a marriage. Ernest Hutchinson of Evergreen street and Anna Mathewr of Evergreen street report a marriage.
Mrs James Minis of 419 Cherry Street Dover Ohio says after heavy work and illness she suffered pains in both sides and could barely walk. Four days on Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound restored her health, three bottles used. She urges other women to trust the medicine available at druggists everywhere.
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