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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1926
Page
15
Bridgeport audience to shape December 7 concert at Central High auditorium by selecting favorites from past oratorio works and other numbers. Subscribers and members received lists and asked to vote, yielding a diverse program with both beloved and novelty pieces, showcasing the society as a vehicle for new works.
Daniel Gregory Mason, renowned American composer, will present his new work through the Bridgeport Oratorio Society. He selected the group after hearing them and judging their audition to suitably honor his themes. The honor reflects credit on the organization and the city of Bridgeport.
The Christ Church bazaar opened yesterday at Courtland Street parish hall and drew wide attendance. Rector's Guild, Men's club, and Girls' Friendly Society participate with tables of handiwork, aprons, food, candy, books, and Christmas cards. A roast beef dinner service ran from 6 to 7:30, and a clam chowder luncheon followed from 12 to 2. The bazaar continues today, with sales expected to surpass yesterday.
The Bridgeport Hebrew Orphan Asylum children enjoyed a Chanukah party at Lafayette Street with gifts from Obech Grotto representatives Edward Moss and Howard Chandler. Toys, candy, nuts, and fruit were distributed. Entertainment included vocal and violin solos by Mrs. Isenberg, Miss Dietler, and Miss Rosine, chaired by Mrs. H. P. Krentzman.
A renowned Negro choir directed by Wilson Lamb performs tonight at the Crosby High School auditorium for the benefit of the Fanny Crosby Memorial home. An extensive list of ushers and patrons fills the program with local society names and community support.
A letter narrates a Sunday in Ardsley on the Patuxent river area with visits to Eight Acres and Knollwood, noting land donations by William A. Johns, a tour of scenic brook paths, and a chatter about local real estate development. The piece also describes social visits, shopping finds in Stratford and Fairfield, and a family baby announcement with notes on local sales and gifts.
The Business and Professional Women's club will host its annual sale and chicken pie dinner at the club this Saturday afternoon and evening, December 11, with public admission. Items include fancy articles, Japanese woods, parcel post packages, Christmas trees, undergarments, home made foods and candy, decor, and cards. Readings by Majame Vramer are scheduled for the afternoon and evening, with a dedicated committee coordinating each section.
A sizable crowd gathered at Roosevelt school for a Chanukah program by Park Avenue temple's religious school. Thirty five children performed in the three scene one act fantasy Enemies of Israel, with careful training and applause. The program also featured a candle drill, a faculty act The Unlighted Menorah, a violin solo by Albert Golden with Beatrice Golden, and the closing Our Heroes chorus.
The Spenippahs met at Mrs Geduldig s home 359 Clinton Avenue with 86 attendees the first social event for the club Julia Burger was named president designating a social leadership team A novelty benefit dance planned by the Jessie Sampter club of the Young Women s Hebrew Association will be held December 11 at North End Talmud Torah 22 Charles Street proceeds go to North End Talmud Torahs philanthropic and educational work Club members listed include Sylvia Kantor Mary Miller Annette Noodieman Beatrice Wittenburg Beatrice Katz Tose Pielcher Eva Gladstein and Sylvia Solorf Refreshments will be served and features planned.
Leale and Bethel Turnes at Billee street welcomed a daughter on November 2. John and Stellan Hanrahan at 815 Palisade Avenue welcomed a daughter on November 14. William and Ether Beamisies on Huntington Road welcomed a daughter on November 27. Paul and Ruth Ghln on St Astlam Street welcomed a daughter on November 22. Joseph and Marcelle Miler at 174 Lindley Street welcomed a son on November 24. William and Aldie Stuart at 450 Broad Street welcomed a son on November 28. Charles and Nora Fagan at 327 Fairview Avenue welcomed a son on November 25. John and Caroline Pelow at AL Charron Street welcomed a son on November 8. Tobias and Francis Schwartz at 430 Popular Street welcomed a son on November 8.
Hartford report shows six of eight counties with receipts exceeding expenditures for year ending September 30. Total receipts 1,796,755.20. expenditures 1,816,270.24. New Haven and Windham spent more than they collected, aided by county taxes and a Stratford borrowing. Jails cost 814,060.29 with 149,561.29 from labor and other sources. Commitments totaled 2,206 including 691 women. drunkenness and liquor-law violations comprised 46 percent. Hartford jail led in commitments and in drunkenness cases. Litchfield had the lowest cost per commitment.
An advertising blurb promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a tonic for beauty and energy. It claims to cleanse the bowels, remove poisons, and improve complexion and vitality with a vegetable formula and olive oil. Prices listed as 15c, 30c, and 60c. All druggists.
Don’t stay stuffed up. A dose of Pape's Cold Compound is advertised to open clogged noses, relieve headache, sore throat, and general misery with no side effects, costing thirty-five cents at drug stores.
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