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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1922
Page
15
Mayor Atwater declares coal dealers must follow Fuel Administrator James D. Skinner edicts on distribution and prices. He warns shipments can be seized if dealers do not cooperate and urges households to conserve coal to prevent acute shortages and suffering.
East Hartford pastor Roy Timoth Sullivan, brother of Dr James Sullivan, died at St Franely hospital after over a year of illness. He was 54, ordained 26 years ago this Christmas, and served as assistant pastor in Lakeville Dort and Watersury. He led the Mast Hartford church for two years. Funeral Wednesday with Rev Patrick J McGivney preaching.
City attorney Jain A. Cornell recovered his gold watch and heart-studded pin after a security lapse. An alert secretary reported the items were removed from a safe area in the Liberty building to prevent theft. Detectives were enlisted to locate the missing jewelry.
Bridgeport High School hosts a Gedatyom Vite City Manager form of government assembly featuring the Debating Club. Notables include Joseph Bernstain Rudolphn Peterson Este Anderson with James Rourke as alternate. Recipient Joseph Glandonuto to receive a gold medal from American Legion Commander Charles A. Sprague. Dramatization of George Eliot and Stas Marner set for afternoon, with violin solos by Melar Jones. seniors perform and a wild west theme dance follows.
Corinthian Lodge of Sc will conduct its annual session at Masonic Temple tonight at 7:30. Reports and proceedings will be read after the opening ceremony as members gather for the event.
Low-clarity ad-style notice touting Swamp Root as a kidney, liver and bladder remedy. Claims kidney trouble causes backache, indigestion, and fatigue, urging readers to send ten cents for a sample and a book of reader testimonials. Promotes Kilmer Co. at Binghamton New York with address and product name Swamp-Root multiple times.
Milford December report states Republican Town Committee recommends William A. Ford over Madolyh Van Tandt for the Board of Police Commissioners. Christopher Laley is unanimously recommended for another vacancy on the same board.
The Game Association re elected 1922 office holders during a Chamber of Commerce meeting. Tome, President Cries Pisbrow to represent the perseciation at the Tish and Game commissioners gathering on the third Pridgy in January. Plans for entertainment on that day include seven lives dollars for 11 s and a raise in membership. awards go to Albert Schngider and Woederick W Woeden.
A driver faced a reckless driving charge after a collision on Cherry Street near Gregori when a car skidded on tracks, crossed the pondway, and crashed into a truck driven by Joseph Hound of Milford. Both vehicles were badly damaged but no injuries were reported. a court appearance was set for trial.
J Fredericn Schemp, president of the Fifth District Democratic party, was nominated for the game office at a meeting last night at 863 Wood Avenue. Other officers nominated were Edward Kennedy as vice president, Edward Jarvey as financial secretary, Joseph Mongram as treasurer, and McCluire for assistant secretary. Charles neg declined due to other business. Nominations for the board of governors were deferred to the next meeting. The patch for will tale place in December.
The Meviestie stage presents Dreams for Sale, a quarrel fueled drama about idealism, a crotchety owner, and a crowded camp scene on a Martha line, featuring Arthur Chacrarden and Nua May in impetuous roles. Betty's wardrobe brightens the piece, as the plot unfolds with wit and restrained menace.
Palace showcases Clarence from Booth Turkington with Wallace Reid May McAvoy and Apney Ayres plus Bull Montana and Eddie the Saxophone King as stars. Majestic features Dreams for Sale with Davis as author and stars Arthur Chatterdown and Nila Mar, plus Liliom presented by Shubert with Eva Le Gallienne and Joseph Schildkraut. The page lists other acts, models, and upcoming shows at Plaza and Park Theatre with Neil O’Brien’s Minstrel linked to a December Park Theatre performance.
A varied bill at Poli's Vaudeville Theatre showcases comedians and end men led by Jay Clay and Smoke Gray with a troupe including Frank Quinn and Ailen Earle. The program features Dolly Davis with a strong revue, Paris style sketches, and the Hort of Mate plot. At Dawe Theatre Wesley Barry stars in Raes to Rio alongside short films and The Man Who Saw Tomorrow. Capitol Theatre screens To Eve and To Hold with Bert Lytel and Betty Compson.
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