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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1922

Page

4

Normal School Class Dinner Entertains at Housatonic Lodge

Members of the class of 1913 at City Normal School gave a dinner at the Housatonic Lodge Straford. The table was prettily decorated and guests included Mr. and Mrs. Wils McAndrews, Mrs. Edward Smith, Miss Mildred Hitt, Miss Martha Granfield, Miss Morris Worstelle, Miss Kathleen McCarthy, Miss Wilbeth Worstelle, Miss Ruth Halsey, Katherine Russell, Miss Mil s, Miss Florence Richards, Miss Helen Shanley and Miss Catherine McElroy.

City Normal School Housatonic Lodge Straford Saruil J. Slanyson Johns, Pa Zedge Wils McAndrews Edward ‘Smith Mildred Hitt Martha’Granfisid Marios Worestelle Kathleen McCarthy Wilzabeth’ Porestelle Ruth Halsey Katherine Russé Mils Florence Richards Helen Shanley Catherine’ McElroy

Jitzy Scheff Charms Pott’s Audience in Revealing Show

Jitzy Scheff wowed the large crowd at Pott’s yesterday with humor and star quality, contrasting her sister Fritzi Scheff’s decline. The bill featured Sharkey, Hoth & Bowitt, Leona Blair’s Devite, and a Tomfoolery of bits plus Johnny Tings in a comic act. The program highlighted marital themes and the Song of Jits directed by John M. Stahl, produced by Louis B Mayer. The Capitol screens Griffith’s Way Down East tonight with Lillian Gish and cast.

Jitzy Scheff Pott's Fritzi Scheff Falely Ural Wilbero Nusteay Sehely Sharkey, Hot Jis John M. Stahl Ang Louis 5B. Mayer Associated First Dawe Theatre Capliol D. W. Griffith Lottie Blair Partcer Capitol Theatre Lillian Gish Richard Bairthetmess Mary Fay Burr McIntosh Lowell Sherman

Summer season begins at Walnut Beach and area

Crowds flock to Walnut Beach and nearby shores for the season amid new attractions and extended hours. A carnival is planned at Root Grove park July 1 to 3 with local talent and calisthenics by Cliff Whitham. Merchants seek reduced fare for Bridgeport to Walnut Beach rail trips during holidays to boost visitors.

Walnut Long Island Sound Devon Railroad Station Walnut Beach Kosey Korner A Sagan Marion Siehels Waterbury Ghagen Clifford Whitham Calisthenics Trim Babe ‘Helen Egan Fairy Bwet Sis Mopking Moods Nimble Foot Walsh Fawn Willian Myan Charonge Mason Connecticut Company Bridgeport Nogl Wilking Harrison Avenue Myrtle Beach Hoy Wilkins Bourhland My. Wilking Devon Corner Devon Fire Department Elsmere Cedar Beach Sound View Hotel Shorehai Island

Resort Bars Patrons With Liquor At Iron Mountain

Spread Eagle pavilion owner William Dennis threatens a policy at the resort island near Iron Mountain Michigan insisting all incoming patrons submit to a personal search for liquor. If found the liquor is turned over to Dennis or the guest must leave the island. Dennis vows strict enforcement to curb drinking and improper conduct.

Iron Mountain Mich Spread Eagle America Wilam Dennis Spread Eagle Pavilion Aize Dennis Mus Tiquor Ig

Young People of Long Hill Plan Hot Dog Roast

The Grace M. 5 church youth group at Long Hill plans a hot dog roast on Wednesday evening. They will meet at 7 at the church and then go to the scene of the text. Friends of C. B. Landon at Daniels Farms are glad he has returned home from Bridgeport hospital and expects to resume work at Singer Manufacturing soon. Mrs. Arthur LeBar of Ridgefield has returned home. A surprise party greeted Mr and Mrs Kellar Bridges of Lang Hill Saturday night with a song and cheer.

Long Hill Young' People’s Society of Grace M. 5 Church Long Fi peToel C. B. Landon Daniels Farms Bridgeport Hospital Mr. Landon Wong Singer Manufacturing Company Arthur LeBar Ridgefeld J. B. Hand Long Hin Kellar Briges Lang Hi

New 17 passenger buses join Brooklawn jitney line

Brooklawn Plaza adds a 17 passenger bus to its jitney service praised as best organized in the state for service courtesy and equipment. Eight more identical buses soon will be added. Drivers debut in new prescribed uniform blouses for a neater appearance. Uniforms of heavier material will be adopted for winter service.

Brooklawn Plaza Brooklawn

Magistrate allows Ballyho acts at Coney Island

New York, June 1. Magistrate Reynolds refused to ban Ballyho attractions amid police claims of extortion and traffic disruption on Surf Avenue. He described Coney Island as the nation’s playground and said crowds seek free acts, permitting continued displays and spectator activity despite complaints from authorities.

New York Coney Island Reynolds Gaze Trate Surf Avenue Coney Isiaad

Seasonal openings at Myrtle Beach clubs and inns

View Atlas and Sea Lion Inn prepare for season. Knights of Columbus at Myrtle Beach open cottage The Same Name and plan a July Kalatitle. National Guards rent Lenox at Pole 109. Acorn Athletic Club opens new cottage Polo 104. Disgusted Millionaires and Andy Gumps clubs also open for summer. Strand Theatre hosts Farmer and Varmerette Minstraly on Jung 23 under Akenasi Haymakers and Metoaka. Local talent provides a Rube band. Washburn at Walnut Beach runs barber and billiard shop.

Acorn Athletic An' Sonia Polo Myrtle Beach Thla Acorns National Guards Bridgeport Andy Gumps Farmer Varmerette Minstraly Strand Theatre Jung

Unclear brief mentions Hancock Michigan items and remedies

Fragmentary text lists P S Mesbas and Blo St Hancock Michigan with olive Poley Cathertic Tablaces rouge whively and a claim of a trig and beet laxative. No coherent event or clear entities to summarize beyond scattered names and remedies.

P.S. Mesbas Blo St Hancock Mich

Premature Fourth of July Fetes Spark Stratford Police Action

Stratford residents report early fireworks and explosives on streets and trolley tracks as police warn against premature celebrating. Meanwhile a garden fete at the Congregational church on June 27 aims to raise funds for visiting nurse work led by Miss Beatrice Olivio and hosted by Mrs Frame Blakeman and Mrs Wellington Walker with a copper outlet at 6:30 pm and music.

Stratford Poher Arden Fett Aca Congregational Church Mise Beatrice Frame Blakeman Wellington Walker Blakemann Walker BE. W. Peck Harry Fairchild Wady Cook William Hart Thomas Taylor Dea Ruyter Howland LeRoy Lewis Weaver H. Hubbell

Stratford High School Plans For Coming Year

Stratford High School students anticipate next year with plans for undergrad activities in athletics and other fields. Officers elected include Harold Curter president James Pailupy vice-president Mararic Ardeneault secretary and Marion Trumbull treasurer. Athletic activity leaders are Adolph Persson association president Millard vice-president Agnes Snyder secretary Eleanor Willys manager of 1922 football team Charles Phillips manager basketball Adolph Persson manager baseball Kari Carter manager basketball Agnes Snyder assistant managers C Hefferson baseball Ww Back basketball Marion Cushman girls basketball.

Stratford High School Hoosier Harold Curter Chames Pailupy Alaric Ardeneault Marion ‘Urumbull

Sulphur 5 Best to Clear Up Ugly Skin

An old ad promotes Mentho-Sulphur and MonzaSulphur as skin remedies for breakouts and irritation. It claims germ destroying properties fast relief from burning and disfigurement, urging readers to buy from local druggists and apply like cold cream.

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