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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1956
Page
9
A reader asks why Shakespeare remains famous. The reply notes Shakespeare’s roles as manager, actor, poet, and playwright and explains his enduring appeal through timeless drama, vivid characters, and human insight across diverse audiences.
Gripped by the spirit of Christmas, Bridgeporters celebrated the citys happiest holiday since 1929. A Yale party highlight was a transcontinental telephone call enabling Denise Durbin to sing to 50 children at Woodfield Bridgeport Protestant orphanage.
Charles A Sprague a cadet at the U S Military Academy West Point spends the holidays with his parents Dr and Mrs Charles I Sprague of Hanover Street. Pattern 9013 offers Misses sizes with yardage details and chart. send thirty five cents plus five cents for first class mail to Marian Martin Pattern Dept New York.
Gentlemen, a practical gift arrives as dancing lessons from Harvard educators promised to boost spirits and social success. The piece argues men should embrace learning to dance, rhumba and cha cha, to impress partners and bosses alike, with humor about male reluctance and social ease.
Dr Brady argues constipation does not cause hemorrhoids but laxatives do irritate the bowels. He blames sedentary living for venous congestion and urges daily brisk walking of two to six miles to improve oxidation and metabolism. Readers may request booklets by mail to Dr William Brady, 25 El Camino, South Beverly Hills, California.
Mee Banks promotes a set of seven daily embroidery transfers pattern 7311 with each design about 5 by 7 inches. Costs 25 cents plus 5 cents extra for first class mailing. requests name address zone and pattern number to Bridgeport Post 14 Old Chelsea Station New York 11 NY. Two free patterns from Alice Brooks Needle craft book available for 25 cents, plus many other designs.
Christmas greetings fill this crossword style puzzle featuring clues about blessings, winter travel, and seasonal symbols. The list includes terms like besTowed wishes, Germanized warmth, and festive icons paired with biblical and natural imagery.
A compact set of crossword style clues includes roman patriot nomad biblical city pronoun location forest weapons perched natural power east framing a mixed batch of nouns adjectives and rare terms to solve.
A reflective Christmas message speaks to those alone and grieving offering companionship and comfort. The author imagines sitting by a window with lonely readers guiding them toward peace, hope, and renewed faith during the season. Released by Bell Syndicate Tac.
The author urges making up for forgotten Christmas cards by composing personal letters to each friend. Each letter should thank them for remembering you and share news about your life and family, which will be valued more than the missed card.
A ten year old secretly buys himself a red wagon via magazine coupons and gifts it to his baby sister on Christmas Eve. The family worries over the baby while the boy’s quiet generosity embodies Christmas spirit as the clock nears midnight.
The article highlights a hand crafted embroidery panel featuring the Madonna. It emphasizes peaceful composition and the artist's skill in capturing tranquil devotional imagery.
The column cites interest in painting trucks and cars in bright hues from baby blue to canary yellow. Readers mock or cheer the idea, predicting altered driving fear and possible clashes with police. It references a 1930s oil theft case and a note on Stalin's tomb as well as a museum-like New Mexico mission, concluding with a sales pitch for a color transfer chart.
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