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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1927

Page

10

Local Girls Shine In Polls Theatre Amateur Pageant

The Bridgeport Folitea presented by Poll's theatre drew a capacity crowd last night with a strong amateur cast. Natalie Levy, Helen Keynes, Blanche Gray, Lilian Spanier, and Jean Getty starred in a pirate ship finale noted for music, dance, and striking costumes. The show promises a new run and a talent drive, with audience ballots to pick five prizewinners among the local performers.

Bridgeport Folitea Poll Natalie Levy Helen Keynes Blance Gray Lilian Spanier Jean Getty Evelyn Williams Loris Mooper Stag C. B. Maddock Lewis Evelyn Hill Helen @aehs Betty Sachs Lillian Spanier Madelyn Sabo Fleanor Jillen Carmeine Carrubba Freeda Schaff Katherine McNiff Rose Mosco Betty Sacher Evelyn Watson Genevia Bernaski Marion McManus Margaret Munkachey Helen Kovacs Muhal Booth Cecila Bernaski Hedwig Czyzyski Martha Abrams Hilda Goldstein Blanche Gray Natalie Levey Jean Gatty Evelyne Williams

Eiffel Tower Ascent Price Hikes in Paris

Paris reports rising charges to ascend the Eiffel Tower as postwar inflation persists. The 1989 Exposition structure, owned by the builder, Gen. public shares and city cutbacks influence the new higher fee, with a local rate increase adding to costs.

Paris Fress Ciy

Woman gets offer of two state jobs in Oklahoma

Oklahoma City June 20 Una Lee Roberts Oklahoma’s first woman assistant secretary of fate is the only person reappointed for two consecutive terms and offered two assistant state offices in the same year. Active Democrat and leading state woman politician, she handles official duties and public service.

Oklahoma City Okla Una Lee Roberts Oklahoma Miss Roberts

Judge Wolfe to Attend Yale Harvard Game

Judge Isaac Wolfe of the Superior court docket attends the Yale Harvard game as a prospective Yale alumnus. No jury cases have been assigned for trial today in the jury division.

Wolfe Superior Court Isaac Wolfe Stumnus Yale

Judge Dismisses Federal Petition In Alcohol Case

Hartford June 20 Judge Thomas dismissed without prejudice the government petition to strike out defense motions in a $1,000,000 alcohol conspiracy case. Defendants must separate motions to quash and pleas in abatement and file new motions within a week. The case stems from a conspiracy to divert denatured alcohol for alcoholic use, with multiple defense teams led by Slade Weisman Walsh Mooer Falk and others. Two liquor cases were resolved today on pleas of guile, with fines issued.

Hartford Sy Associated Press United States District Court Edwin S. Thomas United States John A. Danaher Danaher Benjamin F. Slade William A. Morse Prohibition Thomas Grand Jury United States Attorney Office New Haven Charles Roberts Slade Abraham S. Weisman Parry Comer Connecticut Alcohol Distributors Compa Walter Walsh Flavie Brothers Richard Stevens Mooer Samuel Falk No Orleans New York Herman I. ‘Goldman Brooklyn Ives and Keating Danbury William J. Whelean Edwin M. Ryan J. Edgar Pike Harry Stevens Solvents Recovery Company Sciience Recovery Company Stephen Manilio Woodbridge Edwin O. Steivers Ansonia

Spanish Queen Adopts Modest Church Dress in Paris

In Paris in June 90 Associated Press reports dressmaker Worth crafted church gowns for the Queen of Spain meeting papal modesty rules. The ankle length sleeves and neck high collars suit court wear with colors gray beige and black. Worth has long served the Spanish monarchy and previously dressed the Empress Eugenie.

Paris Associated Press Worth Spain Eugenie

Evangelist Gypsy Smith Accused Of Property Fraud In Darien

Mrs. Karin Tjader Smith filed in Superior Court a suit against her husband Captain Gypsy Smith alleging fraudulent misrepresentation led to her deed of the Tokeneke home and its forcible seizure. She seeks return of the property and damages of 10000. Police earlier found Smith ill from alleged drug excess but doctors attributed acute strain from war injuries.

Darien Pat Smith Tokeneke Karin Tjader Smith Smith Gypsy" Smith Bor Glasgow Scotland Great Britain United States Philadelphia

Americans Face Charges in Suspected Rebel Arms Shipment

In Los Angeles on June 20, charges under neutrality law were filed against J B Mannerston head of Pacific Arms of San Francisco Captain Andrew Olsen skipper of the schooner Prospector and two others over a seized shipment of munitions believed bound for Mexican revolutionists. Also named were Guillermo Renss Jr Mexican attorney and Ralph Saunders truck driver with $50,000 worth of arms. Secret service reportedly has evidence of $2,000,000 in modern arms hidden in Mexico. Mannerston said he sold millions in munitions for U S delivery but did not know the final destination.

Los Angeles Associated Press J. B. Mannerston Pacific Arms Company San Francisco Andrew Olsen Achhooner Prospector Rulllermo Rensss, Jr Felix Ding Mexico Ralph ©. Saunders Federal Building Secret Service Mannerston United States

Mrs Coolidge Fishes Alone on Rapid City Trip

Mrs Coolidge ventures alone for a fishing outing near the Breckinridge lodge in Squaw Creek, five miles from the lodge. Accompanied by Secret Service agent James Haley, she carries her own rod and reel and baited her hooks with two worms, aiming to surprise the President at lunch.

Rapid City S. D Associated Press State Frame Lodge Coolfage Breck Colige Squawcrek Mr. Coolidge James Haley Secret Service

Amusements at Pleasure Beach Tonight and Tomorrow

A tug of war tops tonight’s program at Pleasure Beach roller rink with Capt. Julien Webster and the Bay State Aces providing music. Tomorrow the Yale University Orchestra appears for a dance concert. Rides run in full swing including the rereplene ride and the tumble bug while contests in the Midway offer prizes.

Pleasure Beach Julien Webster Bay State Yale University

Haulckett Delmar Revue Palace Sensation at Palace

The sixth annual Haulcket t Delmar revue produced by Jeannette Hackett and Harry Delmar is a Palace sensation. It features a glamorous cast including Betty Belman Margie Hallick Betty Webb Vita Johns Irene Griffith Mary O Rourke Priscilla Thompson Edna Norris and Billie Sedore with an augmented orchestra led by Jules Shankman. The program opens with Color Points then Mirthful Nonsense Gabby Gabfest and a Linny era performance. Milton Sills stars in the film feature Pranned.

Jeannette Hackett Harry Delmar the Palace Jules Shankman Betty Belman Margie Hallick Betty Webb Vita Johns Irene Griffith Mary O'Rourke Priscilla Thompson Edna Norris Billie Sedore Gladys-Mary-Margie Ed M. Gordon Ida Day Ann Lemeau Elsie Young Gabby Gabfest Linny St. Louis Gre Meyers, Jr Palace Orchestra Milton Sills NICE Harry Ueas Hackett Delmar Nita_ Jobs Irene Grivfith Mary Rourke Priscia Thompson Edna Morris Bille Sedore Bettie Rieman

Lon Chaney in The Unknown at Poli's Majestic

Lon Chaney starring in The Unknown at Poli's Majestic with Joan Crawford and Norman Kerr. A Spanish circus tale features Chaney as a criminal and freak with uncanny footwork and a dramatic climax. Includes organ novelty Late, Billy Dooley comedy Sailor Beware, Ko Ku Song Kartoon and Old Black Joe.

Poli Lon Chaney Chaney Joan Crawford Norman Kerr Kerry Maurice Rosenthal Cecil Bailey Thomas Wall Oscar Moore Billy Dooley

Bridgeport Folly at Pol's Theatre Delights Audiences

Bridgeport vaudeville revue The Bridgeport Follies featuring fiftyfive local performers and a fourteen member touring company impressed audiences at Pol's Theatre with group numbers solo acts and comedy. C B Maridock praised the company and offered contracts for next season. The program also showcased Ignory's Dancing Lesson A Girls Weight and other acts while a Pathe News segment covered Colonel Lindbergh's New York to St Louis trip and a new Mack Sennett comedy.

Bridgeport C. B. Maridock Keith-Albee Charlie Addie Wilkins Ignory Dolly Grey Bert Byron Pathe News Mack Sennett

Circus Acts and Slapstick Gags Dominate Bridgeport Show

The upcoming Bridgeport Big Show features clowns Fred Stelling Pete Murdo Buck Baker and Buck Bakers mechanical stunts. The program includes wallops with boxing gloves and slap sticks plus a car stunt that wobbles shakes and tosses riders as part of a playful circus lineup planned for next Friday afternoon and evening.

Mac Joey Ringun Brothers Barnum and Batley Cus Fred Stelling Pete Murdo Buck Baker Hippodrome Bridgeport

Excellent Comedy at AMMA at the Cameo theater

The Cameo shows Cradle Snatchers a popular play on screen with Louise Favenda Dorothy Phillips and J Farrell MacDonald leading the cast. Vitaphone offers The Happine Boys and a lively lineup including Ina Kreiner Alice Spalding and a rollicking quartet. A phonograph record amplification feature accompanies Vitaphone offerings.

Louise Favenda Dorothy Phillips J. Farrell MacDonald Vitaphone WIZ Broadcasting Ina Kreiner Alice Spalding mRollicker Athe Vitaphone Instrument

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