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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1925
Page
6
The Sunday Post outlines a new year features lineup including the Century Symposium and a 925 Review er exhibition. Aimed at readers seeking culture and analysis, the features stretch across arts and commentary with prominent institutions and local voices.
A Sunday Post year-end review compiles views from local residents and noted figures on progress during 23 years, with social pieces, fiction, puzzles, and magazine features. It covers humor, theatrical notes, home life, and various columnists, offering a slice of life from Bridgeport’s cultural scene.
Danbury officials opened the Washing River bridge on Fisante Street using special cement. Traffic resumed within about 30 hours as new forms and concrete cured rapidly to minimize detours during busy trade. Police received Christmas gifts from manufacturers and local businesses to honor officers.
London observes a snowless Christmas with two thirds of Britain lacking white Christmas. Outdoor scenes are mild at 1.9 degrees while indoor lights glow and old traditions continue. A shipbuilding industry agreement signals fewer disputes as the new year nears and railway talks aim to prevent work stoppages.
A jumbled collection of ideas on home tasks like wood finishing and cleaning, social norms, and note taking. It mentions unfinished wood versus finished wood, varnish, and small practical devices such as an alphabet card index. It also references bird banding research and a varied mix of scattered anecdotes and figures.
A sprawling write up reviews a vaudeville program featuring The Splendid Road with Anne Nilsson Robert Prager Pauline Garon Russell Sungsoi Gledys Brockwell and Edward Laude. It highlights a spread of acts including The Best Show In Town with William Brandell and Shapiro and Maker, plus a new film The Vanishing American at Lyric Theatre with Lois Wilson and Xpah Beery.
The Phantom of the Opera returns to the Majestic in a high profile engagement. The film adaptation of Gaston Leroux’s novel stars Lon Chaney and features innovative makeup and special effects for its day.
The Palace presents Parna mount's A Kiss for Cinderella, a lively comedy drama featuring Peter Lark and Betty Bone. James V. Woorte directs a cast led by Bethy Lronson and Peter Pin, promising an entertaining musical ball and charming fairy tale romance for local moviegoers.
Danbury resident Joanie Snyder wife of William B Snyder of Danbury Conn died Tuesday night at St Jobs Hospital from long illness. She was about fifty five and survived by her husband and three children with services planned for Christmas and burial in Rye.
A British theatre owners group warns that forcing a fixed share of local films into cinemas could curb receipts from admissions and hurt government amusement tax revenue. They argue American films draw audiences and British productions lag in quality and quantity, risking a decline in film offerings if quotas are imposed.
Special services with a prayer at Forge seal on December 25 mark Catholic rites. Frank Corvham recovering from parensis illness. Mr and Mrs Wool tarrell host 1. number of guests from New Slavena. A Norfolk Grange meets December 4 to initiate candidates in third and fourth degrees with a supper by the Economics committee. Mrs Jane Crossman celebrates her ninety fourth birthday. Ish Wakeman to visit Vic and Mrs Simon Bradiex of Fairfield. Di Bland of New York City mourns death of Blind. Seventy seven year old dies. survived by Ola daughter Mos Yo oAinunnima and J eo Chule. D Brandi of New York.
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