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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1922

Page

4

Amusements Polys Bill and New Vaudeville Acts Dominate Week

Local bill offers two distinct acts including Grette Ardine with Tyrell & Mack and a lavish set from Songland titled Flashes from Songland. Harold Kennedy stars in Lost Art while Mabel Normand headlines Head Over Heels at the Empire. a Thursday night amateur showcase is added for three days. The Capitol Theater features It Matrimony A. Allure and a new Paramount comedy Tryou must elope.

Grette Ardine Taylor & Bobbie Connecticut Voudevilly Llubs New York Chicago Mabel ‘Normand Goldwyn the Empire Trallin Silent New York Theatrica Tryou T. Roy Barnes Lil, Lee Paramount Lg Matri

Milford Caucus Enrollment Unusually Small

Milford awaits the forthcoming caucuses as figures show minimal new voter interest. Fred M. Smith reports only eight new voter applications in three districts on Aug 2 and 4, with seven Republicans and one Democrat among them. Republican lists gain about 190 names, while Democrats gain 18. Local notices include lodge reports, a funeral, club events, and court actions detailing fines for reckless driving and other charges.

Milford Fred M. Smith

Mattress Company Plans Expansion of East Washington Factory

The Bridgenort Mattress Company will move from its current site to a large factory at Oak Center and George streets, adding 29,000 square feet of floor space and boosting production and employment. The building owners, Bchace & Sonnen, will lease part to a new industry starting within three weeks, employing about 160 workers.

Bridgenort Mattress Campany East Washington Avenue Wiles Oak, Center and George Street Tenco Thoor Ofielain Jaraer Mattress Bchace & Sonnen Realty Decilare Mattress Company

Merritt and Beers Deny Candidacy for Probate Judge Arena

Attorneys Albert J. Merritt and Aaron T. Beers state they are not candidates for the Republican nomination for probate judge against Judge Paul Miller. They accuse Miller of lacking their consent and declare support for Miller's renomination and reelection.

Albart J. Merritt Aaron T. Beers Paul Miller Judo Miller

Outing at Double Beach Delayed by Weather

Junior Chamber of Commerce outing at Double Beach near Branford was moved from Saturday to due to forecast weather. Members attended an alternate outdoor event, enjoying a fine day while noting fuel costs and typical attire for spring or fall when budgeting is discussed by the Federal Department of Labor.

Chamber of Commeres Double Beach Branford Federal Department of Lilophee, i Mae

Stage Season Opening Gun Is Loaded with Many Blanks

Stage season opener in New York features Belasco style spectacle with Whispering Wires and Shore Leave. Critical notes include James Rennie’s strong performance and Penelope-like pageantry, while Whispering Wires gains mixed reviews for relying on a mechanical trick amid a slate of other shows. Strong entities include John O Connell, New York, Belasco, Starr, Shore Leave, James Rennie, Captain Appiejack, Blossom Time, Good Morning Dearie.

John O'Connell New York Belasco Starr Starr, “Shore Wweaves” the Blasco England Aptalmt Thosg Wu Bork Osborne James Rennie Bilse Smith Ulysses Miss Starr Penelope Glicky Miystory Appiejack Kild Adie Iria the Dulliss

Capital Ships and Airplanes Fighting It Out in England

London reports a heated debate in the House of Lords over capital ships and naval air power. Lords defend the Westminster policy while Army and Admiralty officials tout aircraft and naval aviation as essential and capable of defending Britain against sea power threats. Secret tests claim smoke screens and torpedo planes can cripple battleships. tests show rapid, successful attacks with planes returning unharmed.

England London Avery Fiom Washington House of Lords Ligitagen Britain Lord Tuey Chesa Shine Admiralty Lord Lee Unite States Japan Air Ministry Engand Feet

Long Islanders Enjoy Day at Pleasure Beach Amusement Park

A Sunday trip from Jamaica Bayport and Babylon saw the party drive to Port Jefferson then Pleasure Beach to view Bridgeport’s famed amusement park. The group praised the attractions and planned a return voyage in two weeks. Members listed include Alfred Trullock and Mrs Green, Edward Blonsky, Laura Green, and others from Babylon, Jamaica, and Brooklyn.

Jamaca Bayport Tabylon Port Jefferson Pleasure Beach Bridgeport Tex Alfred Trullock Jamaica Ah Green Edward Blonsky Mias Laura Green Mayport Mra Willams Henry Hallock Patehopus

Be Careful What You Wash Your Childs Hair With

Advice on choosing shampoo for children warns most soaps have too much alkali. It promotes a home preparation using a mix of oils and milk to create a mild lather that cleanses hair without irritation. The method claims to rinse easily, leaving hair soft, silky, and manageable. Purchasable product sold as Mulafish cocoannt shampoo is noted as cheap and sufficient for the family.

Poisoned liquor victim dies at Hillside home

Thomas Barry, about fifty, died at Hillside home after drinking poisoned whisky from an unscrupulous ring. Police plan inquiries to trace the tainted supply amid dockside disorder and frequent alcohol related incidents in the Wall Street area. Barry, homeless and irregularly employed, was found unconscious at the dock and died early yesterday after transfer to Hillside.

Thomas Barry Hillside Barry Pop Neaman Maloney Bureau of Mig-dag Parsons Lacuten Mam Hartford Wall Street Leden Shea Saselin Emergency Hogpita

Bridgeport man held after crash on Milford Road

Peter Crang ane of 1% Thompson Street Bridgeport was arrested after a four car collision on Indian River bridge near White's Chouaing while driving eastward. Jahr L. Hanley of 239 South Avenue Bridgeport and Arthur Dugas of 33 Pine Street Southbridge were involved and a ten year old Dugay son sustained head injuries. Cangiane ordered to appear in court next Saturday on release on recognizance.

Howard Wheater Berwyn Street Devon Menthers of Baty Ross Council Dandilers of Liberty Bridgeport Nelle M. Davis Nellie M. Davis Egbert J. Davis Nanatick Avenue Four Corners Jesse D. Roberts Mary Traylor M. TE. Ciiec Milford Great Barrington Mass Buria Hla Walter Beard Camden Street Bertha Coy Northfield Milford Waeht Club George M. Gunn Mitford Savings Bank Quinnipiac Club Mew Haven Guan J. D. Brown, Jr Harry Dean Olive Street New Haven Whhe Judement Frank G. Goodwill Brookiino Maia Y ‘Thomas Penso Stratford Farmhouse Bakery Oll Robert V. Sears Danbury Yerkions Peter Crang+ane Thompson Street Bridgefort Indian River Bridge White Chouaing Cangang Southbridge Hatley Hani Dugay Cragh Cangiane

Local Electricity Notice From Des Mig and Mister

A fragment warns that using electricity at home may lead to sending your name and address to Des Mig and Mister, located at 3 Yoke St, Lancaster, PA. The terse note emphasizes privacy concerns and potential data sharing by an electrical service.

Des Mig Mister St_ Lascaster, Pa

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