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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1925
Page
13
In a brisk Senate session President Coolidge’s inauguration procedures unfold rapidly. Vice President Dawes directs the oath ceremony with dozens of new senators summoned to the dais for the collective oath and swift adjournment to the East Front of the Capitol.
Bridgeport Catholic Women council plans member recruitment drive starting next week. President Daniel E Brennan will chair Friday night meeting at Community House Washington Avenue. committee members include Miss Mae Glannen Wiss Catherine McLilroy and others. Reverend John Donnelly of Belle Fourche spoke. Misa Mae Casserly performed vocal selections.
A promotional claim extols Tailac 10 as a cure for nerves fatigue and weight loss drawing on herbal roots and global use. It asserts rapid improvement for men and women once sick and discouraged and promises glowing testimonials from grateful users.
Havana March 4 Associated Press reports all plans for entertaining General Pershing and his party are postponed until Sunday with possible exception to visit President Zayas Pershing arrived from Santiago de Cuba and rested in his hotel room today saying he felt well though his physician advised rest for several days and he would follow medical orders.
Witnesses in the John Pagnano shooting case report details to the coroner as guards protect the Macri residence around the clock. Stenographer records statements while investigators prepare further inquiries and updated lists of witnesses for review.
Police detain several youths for investigation after a reported incident. The vague notes indicate local authorities questioning individuals as part of ongoing inquiries. No further details are provided in the readable text.
The Olympic reached 24 hours overdue with heavy seas having damaged the ship in the Waalish Channel. Passengers include Ambassador Willis Booth and John W Pot, noted figures at the International Chamber of Commerce.
Funeral notices list multiple individuals including Hisw May Moore Patrick Cavanaugh Mary Conners Donahue Catherine M Fallon Elfen Chagnon Alice Jennings James J Ksenedy Martin Landy Julia Gergely Louis Rath Elizabeth Ryan Jane Kennedy Maynda Charda Lous Pennell Edgar J Easton Caroline Tidgwell and others with details of services dates and burial locations across Newtown Fairfield and surrounding communities. The notices reflect high mass ceremonies at St Marys Blessed Sacrament and St Michaels cemeteries and indicate survivor relations and affiliations with local churches and fraternal groups.
President Coolidge delivers a restrained address stressing government economy as a means to save people. He speaks with measured cadence and offers a near invocation of divine aid. Dawes and Coolidge ride to the Capitol amid a modest crowd on a springlike March day, with spectators packed along Pennsylvania Avenue.
Gertrude Ward Lee an actress and wife of Henry Lee of Bridgeport died in Des Moines Iowa Tuesday after a brief illness of pneumonia. She performed at the Lyric Theatre with the Gaiety Girls and Follies, and on vaudeville circuits nationwide. She was sister in law of Terry Lee a boxing trainer and referee. Funeral services will be held from James H Carroll funeral home with interment in an unspecified place.
Friends hosted a Monday evening surprise at 745 Boston Avenue honoring Miss Othel G Lyons. The gathering featured green and white decor, singing by Lyons and guests, and a novelty dance with Terence Gould and Jack Wayne assisting.
The Industrial Service Center committee organized a party at the Service Center auditorium tonight at 8 o clock. Led by Miss Anna Christian with help from Miss Lurette Duefrene Wiss Helen Pavlik Miss Lane and Robert Tessel, the program features a speech by Cento and performances by Winifred Dean and others. Refreshments will be served.
The page lists numerous birth notices with couples and addresses. Names include John and Winifred O Buen 43 Tarlem avenue, Laward and Ida Alihne 427 West avenue, Joseph and Nua Comoy 146 Prostem street, and many others with sons and daughters born on February dates.
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