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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1927

Page

18

Amusements Open With Is Zat So at Lyric Theatre

Leading duo Amusements Fower Williams and Anne Care penger star in Is Zat So at the Lyric Theatre next Monday night. The cast features Grandpa Rhodes Franklyn Parker Finnyld Kennedy and others. The show draws on prize ring comedy with two three minute rounds, new stock season prices apply Tuesday Thursday and Saturday with seats 2d and 60 general, boxes extra. Also on view is The Better Ole at the Cameo with Vitaphone and a British War Veteran audience, plus Vitaphone acts featuring Jolson Janis Jessel Case in Bridgeport.

Fower Williams Anne Carepenger Rh-des Franklyn Parker Finnyld Kennedy Hoger Barkre Javkaon J. O R. O'Neil Anthony Schatter Aliya Dwyer Net Hegal Mabel Chiffith Broadway Itahieh-Hmlt Unameo England Aroppet

The Gorilla Tomorrow at Park Theatre

Park Theatre presents The Gorilla tomorrow a thrilling mystery drama praised in New York London and Chicago audiences. Corie Payton Brad Sutton Salome Manton Walter Asher Frank Miller Dan Quinlan and others star in Ralph Spence’s tense play with vivid turns and suspenseful laughs.

Park Theatre Ita New York London Chicago Corie Payton Brad Sutton Salome Manton Walter Asher Frank Miller Dan Quinlan Ralph Spence

Vaudeville Preview Promises Dazzling Show Tomorrow

An excellent vaudeville bill is promised with Van Codee and the Vainevilly Road Show, Misa Caen a vivacious French comedienne, Florence Vernon offering aging remedy and dancing, and The Four of Us, Crell and Wan, Ann Codeo’s Laughterpiece. The Girl in the Rain melodrama and Metro-Goldwyn picture Exit smiling close the night.

Poli Vaidaville van Codees Wonderful Vainevilly Misa Caen Paria Boudevarde Florence Vernon Gregg Jack Fivan Hazen Webster Mabel Gane Alberta Perkins Bardelanga Metro-Gollwyn Janek Pickford Beatrice Lillie CNIT

Harold Lloyd Comedy At Palace This Week

Harold Lloyd headlines at the Palace with The Kid Brother as the second feature from Taramount. Jobyna Ralston stars opposite him in a comedy touted as as funny as his best work. The program includes a mix of Lloyd titles and popular shorts for a full week of laughs.

Harold Llotn Palace Captain Kidd Kidde Lloyd Taramount Harold Lieyd Jobyna Ralston

Blond or Brunette at Majestic is Good Comedy

Adolphe Menjou stars in Blond or Brunette at the Majestic Theatre with Greta Noxsen as the blonde and Arlette Maronal as the brunette. The Paris-set farce follows a young barrister tiring of gaiety who seeks a calmer life, leading to a comically tangled love triangle and a return to a quieter brunette. Mary Carr plays the grandmother in a pivotal role with others including Pow Weigel Evelin Sherman Andre Lanos and Henri Menjou.

Ajestic Adolphe Menjou Majesticy Theatre Greta Noxsen Arlette Maronal Menjou Paris Grandmoth

MacDonald Warns House On Chinese Crisis

London reports the Parliament reassembled with a throne speech urging a peaceful settlement in China while reaffirming Britain’s intent to land troops in Shanghai if necessary. Prime Minister Baldwin reads a cabinet resolution stressing troop use only to protect British lives and the need for cautious, impartial action amid Shanghai’s civil war. Ramsay MacDonald accuses the government of playing with force, urging renewed negotiations to avoid escalation.

London China House of Commons Great Britain Baldwin Shanghai MacDonald Ramsay MacDonald Wan Cabinet Council Far East Hong Kong Eugene ‘Chen

Ex Cabinet Man Refutes Butler and Public Backing Asserted

A former cabinet member argues against Butler, claiming the move is entrenched and supported by the people. He warns Butler not to be misled, contending no western state will back a wet Republican candidate, while the South would support a Democrat on any convention platform and the West would vote their convictions.

Shaw Butler South West Rimenot Gifford Pinchot Pennavylvania Catelary Melon Oden II Mills New York

Republicans Restrict Diners at February Banquet

The Twelfth District Republican club headed last May to invite members of Republican town committees and the Republican Male Gles dub to an annual banquet. February 21 in club rooms, tickets limited to 200 due to hall size. The second session of the pin ochle tournament between Italian Hebrew and regular Republican clubs was won by the Hebrew team. tournament resumes next Tuesday.

Republcan Club Elwo

Norwalk Mail Man Dies From Hurt Auto Accident

Norwalk mourns Wallace Woundy a 14 year letter carrier who died from indirect injuries after being struck by a car driven by Robert Tsancs of Bridgeport. Isaaca has been jailed on bail of 1000 dollars since the crash. Medical Examiner Tracey and Coroner Phelan weigh whether an inquest is needed.

Norwalk Wallace Woundy Robert Tsancs Oak Street Bridgeport Isaaca Tracey Coersner Phelan

Brother Impostor Appears in Court for Boy Case

Albert Salvage a Bridgeport 16 year old was arrested by John Austin while driving through Long Island City in a zigzag manner. A 21 year old man claimed to be the boy and faced Justice Hall before admitting he was the brother. He pleaded guilty to operating a car without a license and paid 25 dollars plus costs. the car had been taken without the father’s permission.

Long Till Albert Salvage Bridgeport John Austin Long Iti Tie Salvage Justice Hall Hall Albert

King Addresses Parliament in Brief Speech

The King delivers a concise speech in the House of Lords amid royal spectacle. He notes strengthened League of Nations ties with Germany gaining a permanent council seat and the end of allied military control in Germany. He calls for peaceful settlement in China, supports fair debt funding with Portugal, and outlines upcoming motions on film production and parliamentary style changes.

Prince of Wales Alanson Houghton Ray Atherton Severn America Morocco Earl of Balfour House of Commons Baldwin Ramsay MacDoncaild League of Nations Europe Germany League Council China Hankow Far East Portugal Ameant

Brooklawn Club to Elect Officers Tonight

The Brooklawn Country Club holds its annual meeting this evening at the club. Officers and a board of governors will be elected for the coming year, with reports from various committees expected.

Brooklawn Club Brooklawn Country Club

Girl Attacked in Stratford Rescued by Three Men

Anna Lucas twenty of 547 Bruce avenue Stratford was attacked on Willow street after leaving a gymnasium. A man dragged her behind a billboard and assaulted her before three men heard screams and intervened. She was bruised and beaten with knees lacerated, taken to Emergency Hospital, then home by detectives. Police search for a man about 20, five feet six, clean shaved, gray overcoat and hat.

Erasa Anna Lucas Bruce Avenue Stratford Willow Street Emergence Chester FB. Anberiin Ludasx Bolice Boston Avenue City Inn Michael Leshinnsky Iny Trense Detective Bureau Tony Voceda Wu- Ham Dalwig Theane

Senators Decide 10 Vote Farm Bill Fight Intensifies

The Senate reached unanimous agreement for a full vote on the McNary Haugen farm bill by Friday with twelve hours general debate. Supporters turn to the House for a final roll call early next week as opponents argue constitutional issues and protest tactics.

Washington Senate Briday House Lenrod Epube Hean Wisconsin Congress George Peek Barm Committee of Twenty-Two Frank P. Lowden Illinois

Object to Store's Extension Over River in Norwalk

Public hearing on Rogers and Stevens plan to extend building over the Norwalk River drew 250 attendees. Major Bowler of the War Department reserved the final decision, with most citizens opposing the extension to the river channel at Wall Street for harbor aesthetics.

Norwalk Rogers and Stevens Firm of Clothiers Wall Street Norweil AL E Bowler War Department Leo Davis Rogers and Stevens Elents Rive

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