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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1923

Page

4

Lawn fete at Nichols home by Trinity church guild

Mrs. A. H. Watson of Nichols hosts a lawn fete at her home to benefit Trinity church guild. Activities begin at six with a cafeteria supper and child grab bag, plus various games and prizes. If rain delays, the event will move to the first clear night with Japanese lanterns and decor on the grounds.

Church Guild Nichols A. H. Watson Trinity Church Guild Watson Charles Abercrombie David Hayes Aliss Gertrude Peave

Jitney Loses Wheel Passengers Thrown

Monroe Aug 2 Special to the Telegram A loosened front wheel of the jitney between here and Bridgeport caused a near overturn early tonight. About a dozen passengers were thrown into a heap or onto the ground. Wingfield Humber of New York sustained minor injuries as did Mrs Hattie Humber who required medical aid.

Monroe Here Bridgeport Wingfield Humber New York Hattie Him Ber Xelthe

Grotto Bands to Furnish Music For Field Day

The New England Grotto association will host a field day with performances by visiting bands from Fall River Providence Newport and Hartford led by John S Austin Dreessor of Obeh Grotto Band. About 10 000 prophets are expected with events spanning Friday opening ceremonies Saturday parade and a public barbecue at Seaside Park.

Grote New England Tnters Grotto Association Bridgeport John S. Austin Harvey Hubbet, Inc Fall River Providence Newport Hartford Bridgeport B Franklin HW. Deegan Main Wall Streets Fark Theatre Park Theatre River Styx Cor Thernag Seaside Park

Amusements Palace vaudeville gives Bridgeport stars

Vaudeville acts headline at Palace and Poli theaters with Rae Samuels Enid Markey and others featured. The bill includes The Blue Streak Rae Samuels, Universal attraction Balted Door, Paul Nolan act, Phyliss Haye, and Tricky juggling. Also highlights Soul of the Beast film and a Mardi Gras themed Pleasure Beach day with free rides and special features.

Palace Vaudeville Rae Samuels Bridgeport Palace Theatre Tomorros Miss Samuels Frank Mayo Phyliss Haye Dora Extwinford Paul Nolan Traction Enid Markey Poli Willy Markey Theudeville Wi Sisters & Company Mack & Earl Leona Williams Howard Nieholg Miss Mackey Charles Ray Dors Wil Rogers James Whitedil Riley Pathe News Eijon Dsr van

Fourth Musketeer at Dawe 19 Appears Theatre

The Greatest starring production The Fourth Musketeer adapted from H. C. Witwer's story shows at the Dawe 19 Appears Theatre with Eileen Pe aly William Scott Edith Yorke Georgis Stone James McElhern Tiddie Gribbon and Kate Lester. At the WIPPODROME Driven the Charles Brabin Universal feature is shown at the Trippodrome and has major mention by the Experimental Pictures committee of the National Board of Review.

H. C. Witwer Dawe 19 Appear Eileen Pealy William Scott Edith Yorke Georgis Stone James McElhern Tiddie Gribbon Kate Lester Wippodrome Charles Brabin

Poli Obtains Park Theatre Lease For Five Years

Poli gains five year lease on the Park theatre from the corporation controlling the property. S. 4 Pall now controls six Bridgeport theatres. Lease negotiated by Gauss M. Sagal for the Pet Interests and Frank Shon, Park Theatre president. Theatre to be remodeled and reopened in the fall under a policy not yet announced.

Park Theatre S. 4 Pall Bridgeport Park Gauss M. Sagal Pet Frank Shon Park Theatre Ooernination

Danbury Attorney Sues Client for Unpaid Fee

Eli Wi Millner of Danbury filed suit in the Superior Court for 950 against Nile Larson also of Danbury for professional services rendered. Larson was a client of Millner and failed to pay for them.

Eli Wi, Millner Danraay Nile Larson Danbury Larson

Manila mayor accused amid former conviction charge

A cable from Manuel Quezon to Washington charged that Hulagio Rodrigues, newly named mayor of Manila, was convicted in 1900 by a military court and imprisoned for one year. Gen Wood said he knew nothing unfavorable about Rodrigues and will thoroughly investigate the case. A Manila press report linked Rodrigues to the death of J P Barry, but no conviction record was found.

Washington Manuel Quexoll Gen Wood Philippines Hulagio Rodrigues Manila War Department General Wood Eulugio Rodrigues Marvai Bilihid United States Army United States Government Service Smith Montalban Fiza Rizal I T Riz Will Quezon Rodriguez J. P . Barry Prin United States Infantry Barry

Case of Woman Held for Theft Bound Over

Mrs Frances Henneberger Kearney wife of musician Francis Kearney faced theft charges for allegedly stealing 2200 from neighbor William O Connell a former internal revenue agent in Bridgeport. The case was bound over to September term of the Superior Court as her attorney Paul Gonnery entered a demurrer later overruled Health concerns cited by defense. Family members reportedly reimbursed the loss and the case may not proceed to trial.

Stamford Aus Frances Henneberger Kearney Francis Kearney Wwitem O'Connell Bridgeport Kearnes Paul Gonnery Norwalk Losa O'Connell

Intolerable Cruelty Basis for Divorce Suit

Ther esa A. Wargo Balazs of Norwalk filed for divorce against Frank Balazs of this city alleging intolerable cruelty. She seeks custody of two minor children and to resume her maiden name. Married December 16, 1906, the couple have five children. The rest shows unrelated ad text about larger flags and clothing.

Theresa A. Wargo Balazs Norwalk Frank Balazs

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