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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1922

Page

5

Opening Gala at Poli's Palace Stars to Attend

Bridgeport prepares for two days of thrills as Poli's Palace hosts a star studded opening. Mae Murray and 30 to 50 top stage and screen figures travel from New York, with a Monday welcome parade, receptions, and a dinner. Tuesday features store visits and afternoon and evening shows at Palace and Poli's theatres.

Foli Palace Theatre Sylvester Z. Poli Mae Murray Poli Palace Vaudeville Theatre Bridgeport New York Stadion Committee of Representative Stratféld Hotel City Lights Poll’s Theatre Poli’s Bled

Novelty Dance Hosted by Loretta Schietinger at Berkshire Hall

Loretta Schietinger hosted a novelty dance in a Berkshire avenue hall with Knowlton streets as decor. Fruit punch and cake were served. hall decorations included cut flowers and Japanese lanterns. Guests listed include Louise Machalowski Mille Kottman Emma Schindler May Feyburn Mary Wagner Ruth Calston Eleic Saith Herb Marie Laura Schietinger Irtné Russi Terida Schwarz Mary Malota Catherine Smith Mie Mary Schwara Loretta Schretinger R Wounce Sherran Straubie George Malota Edward Schindler Daniel McNally Carl Ruess John McDougall J Strauble George Harold James Gar George Schietinger Mr Mrs Zach Mr Mrs Jacob Schistinger Mr Mrs Joseph Z Schistinger Mr Mrs G Purchase Mr Mrs Robert Peterson Mr P Scholz Mr Mrs C Carty

Mish Loretta Schietinger Berkshire Avenue Knowlton Afiss Louise Machalowski Mille Kottman Emma Schindler May Feyburn Mary Wagner Ruth Calston Eleic Saith Herb Marie Laura Schietinger Irtné Russi Terida Schwarz Mary Malota Catherine Smith Loretta Schretinger R. Wounce Sherran Straubie George Carl Malota John Doby Henry Guy Frederick George Machalossi Edward Schindler Daniel McNally Carl Ruess John McDougall J. Strauble George Harold James Gar George Sc

Unique embroideries find market in U S Broussa

Asia Minor reveals a growing U S demand for Demirtash home spun cloths and embroideries. Patterns, of Macedonian origin, were introduced about 290 years ago. Miss assistance Shellman notes the output supports 790 Armenian and 260 Greek refugees in Broussa.

Broussa Asia Minor Eyres Gnitea Demirtash Miss.istance Shellman Lousche KH

Complexion Remedies Using Oatmeal and Almond Meal

People who dislike soap effects on skin turn to oatmeal almond meal or cornmeal for soothing cleansing. Some apply these meals after soap to counteract shiny appearance and achieve a calmer finish.

Old Soak by John O Donnell New York Theater Review

New York critics hail The Old Soak as original and refreshing a drama about a long-time drinker who has fought alcohol for 35 years while family finances strain. The cast features Harry Beresford as the lead with Al the home brew expert Nellie the hired girl and a bank plot line. A variety of comedy and musical numbers follow including Daily Dit and The Woman Who Laughed, with lively performances anticipated on Broadway.

John O'Donnell New York Ig Wist Jen Marquis Eall Srnterest Soak Nellie Mr. Hawley Elsvengn Harry Beresford

Amusements Polls Show Night of Vaudeville Ends Tonight

A mixed program at Pol's den features Betty Compson and Tom Moore in Over the Border with a Royal Northwest Mounted Police officer subplot. The bill also includes Ed James company and Herbert Ashley’s troupe, an educational comedy Hot Cold Wet Day, Darktown Slapper, 20th Century Revue, Breeve from Dixieland, plus Cinderella in the Plane Watch Your Stew and Ruth Milver as the Prince’s Court. Local acts promise lively entertainment with music, song, and dance.

Betty Compson Tom Moore Pol’s Den.ge Mr. Moore Sergeacy Flaherty Royal Northwest Mounted Police Miss Compson Ed. Jamia & Company Herbert Ashley Ani. Company Alters Amart Vandeville Jobert Ashley Joe Dorin Will Mpl Empire Heaire Toda Etsy Ruth Milver Cutlen Landis Uage

The Son of Wallingford at Cyirnag Theatre

Crarge Randolph Chester's story The Son of Wallingford will be shown at Cyirnag theatre on Monday and Tuesday. Bix photographers were used throughout to guarantee novel effects. Agnes Ayres and Jack Holt star as Robert Stafford and Virginia Blane in Sought and Paid For, William de Mille production at Crplel theatre tonight.

Ruso Crarge Randolph Chester Wallingford Cyirnag Theatre Capidon Paramount Agnes Ayres Jack Holt Robert Stafford Virginia, Blatne William de Mille Crplel

U S Life to Be Shown in New Brazil Embassy

The United States plans an exhibit at the Brazil Centennial Exposition in Rio de Janeiro to interpret American culture and institutions to South America. The embassy building will symbolize U S architectural achievement and host exhibitions, cinema, and educational displays.

U.S New Brazil South America Neww York Aus Rio de Janeiro Brazil Grrhagsy Atrariay Commission Mra Arthur L.ivermore Ey York Ilett Fresident Hardin Hughes South Améerica Mrs. Livermore Livermore Unitead States Cepa Pnt United States Feredom Morte Bank of the Braaniti American Aly Cinema Tires Oiting TODS Metimn evelCi Teava Brogiiians Asp

American Woman Held in Munich

Musish Aug 27 report says Katharina Gray, 37, an American, was arrested in Munich. Police traced a swindle involving jewelry valued at 6090 Belgian francs and linked to Brussels authorities.

Munich Musish Mieneehones Neues Nachvichten Katharina Gray Brussels

Plague Reports Two Cases in Constantinople

August 27 reports two bubonic plague cases near Constantinople with one death. The source notes the illness in the area and confirms mortality from the disease. No further details on patients or locations are provided.

Constantinople Voxen

Miss Bridgeport To Be Known Wednesday

Miss Bridgeport to be named Wednesday in a city beauty contest at Poll's theatre. The event, under eminent sponsors, draws thousands to see the entrant from Bridgeport who will represent the city in Atlantic City next month.

Mise Bridgeport Pleasure Beach Fayely Poll's Bridgenort Atlantic City Preand

Ferguson concedes defeat in Texas primary race

Temple Tex Aug 21 In a statement to the Associated Press Ferguson conceded defeat tonight after polls showed his opponent Earle B Mayflair leading in the Democratic primary for the United States Senate seat.

Jacquette Costume Describes Separate Blouse Trend

Separate silk blouses of satin mantles or embroidered fabrics are worn with accordion pleated satin akitte forming what is known as a Jacquette costume. This describes a period fashion note highlighting the combination of satin mantles and pleated satin akitte in a Jacquette ensemble.

Fur coats debut in light weight rich fabrics

Deep fur cuts appear in the new evening wear collection at the W department store. The coats use innovative materials that look luxurious yet remain surprisingly light in weight.

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Polis Palace Mars Mr. Poll May Murray John Emerson Allen Brady Nita Naidi Raymond Hitchcock Montague Love Alma Rubens Diana Allen Miriam Batiista Martha Manefisi Dorie Eston Willa Collier Jr Johnny Hines Lew Cody Anita Loca Zena Keefe May Allison Bou Elis Virginia Pearson Sheldon Lewis Allee Maison Ae Murray California Ae Latis Thomas Meigan Waldo Johnstor Shane U. S Mrant Tinney Georgia O'Ramey Marion Sunshine l Trene Olsen Arthur Hammerstein Lee Edward Locke Hag Marcha Hedman Gilda Leary William Powll Rome Paul Dickey Mann Page Eleanor Dell Daffy Dill Anita Stewart News Weekly Paramount Tullatt Constance Talmadge Polly Follies Elth Donnie Pleasure Beak Stratford Avenua Ferguson Billy Glynn Benefit Dance Malone Sextette Brooklawn Poli’s Palace Theatre Doris. Eaton May All'son Nita Nalda Anita Loos Willie Collier, JR Miriam Battasta Bob Ellis Alice Naison Diana Arlen Martha Mansfield Grace Daamond Alice Brady Mae Marcus Loew The Loew Theatres Metro Film Corporation Adolph Zukor Famous Players-Lasky Film Corporation Pali Murray Miss Beldgswor Dance Palace Suton Janis & CO Herbert Ea Unisadi Alice Dorothy Shley & CO Darktown Morley Laura Billy Dreyer Morton & Brown Brenan Tay Paramoun Olters William Russell Sisry Talon Srom Carus THEATRE GEORGE and CENTER _ST Lillian and George Randolph Chester Goldwyn Cullen Aga Patsy Rath Landis Miller AL Menard Rakoczi Hall Bostwick Ave Park 'S Web Tropics Gasina Theatre M. D Capitol BW Main Stretford Ave Ye Mille Georges Hreadth Setertinnis Rolling Stone Tal Huntin Exerny Laury Lemon Elite Theatre West End Seate St Tol. Gar Phivers Lasky Corp. Fresent James Kirkwood Jaxtra B. Faust Theatre First National Bank Barnum Patrick O'Brien Benjamin H. Gilman Joseph Schuitz, Jr
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