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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1925
Page
13
An old advertisement touts Pape'n Diapepsin as instant stomach relief for gas heartburn and indigestion. It claims a guaranteed cure with items reaching the stomach, offered for only a few cents at any drug store.
Ad claims Rizes Korene relieves eczema in two days with nightly and morning washes. A six ounce bottle costs 60 cents at Hindles and Kinsella Drug Stores. Read directions and apply after washing. Money back if not fully cured. An easy pleasant to use remedy with speedy action.
Miss Catherine ails’ Dorgestle Berome Cass of Bridgeport high school led a class meal for Lions members, prompting cheers. Anne O’Barian, Margaret Callihan and others helped serve under Miss Fall. Lions then addressed the students with sport commentator O Armstrong delivering a travel-tinged talk and motion pictures of a whaling cruise and a wolf kill.
The Universalist church hosts a Monday evening concert under the Mena Club auspices with sopranos Miss Sadie Dillon Mrs Mary Hill Hinchcliffe Miss Chrace Cornfield contraltos Miss Frindric Norberk Mrs Vaughn Wheeler Miss Lora Hickey and Mrs L F Hendey violinists Mrs Lydia Meyer Hellman Miss Minne Silverstone pianist Mise Adelaide Zeigler George Jennings cellist William White bass and Donald Stulang tenor performing an improved program.
The Board of Charities meeting scheduled for yesterday was stunned by the members inability to attend. The meeting will be held as known at 4 o'clock.
A long Reading of Bridgeport culture notes highlights Queena Marie singing by the Wednesday club with Wilfred Pelletier, Ampico pianos, fashion from Read Company, local shops like Land and Son, and community tours. It celebrates American artists, refined tastes, and local business presence in Bridgeport.
A Yale Glas and Banjo clubs event follows a concert in the Stratfield hotel ballroom. An informal 8 o'clock sun parlor reception precedes dancing as Yale Glee and Banjo club members perform. Notable participants include director Marshall Bartholomew and several Bridgeport students among the Banjo and Glee lineups.
Mrs Ebner Havens announces a full slate for the Visiting Nurse association year. The roster lists presidents, vice presidents, secretaries, treasurer, and a long executive, advisory, finance, supply, and emergency committees with numerous members including Miss Louise Spence RN and Dr. Henry Bodgett.
Jacob Maller of 26 Howard Place sailed for Palestine. A farewell Inn gathering featured speeches by Rabbis Seliger and Schalgon and a butter luncheon. Attendees included Rabbis Seliger Koller Sobol Schul and Mrs Schul, Mr and Mrs Bernard Sachs, Mr and Mrs Louis Baunind, Mr and Mrs Samuel Katz, Mr and Mrs Nathan Gurfelo, William Oldesman, Mrs Sarah Goldstein, Celia Goldstein, and Mrs Ikeol Miler.
Mr and Mrs James Clancy of 205 East Main announce the engagement of their daughter Helen Mary to Robert Toy Walsh son of Mr and Mrs Robert T Walsh of 190 Ann Street Both Miss Clancy and Mr Walsh attend Bridgeport High School Miss Clancy works in the clerical department of Howland Dry Goods Co Mr Walsh is a member of The Bridgeport Telegram staff and has been with the paper for about four and a half years
Mrs. R. O. Buckley of 763 Madison Avenue was guest of honor at a surprise party Monday at Stowe's hall. Entertainment came from guests and old fashioned dancing followed. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Buckley and children, numerous friends and neighbors, and many others listed among the guests.
Easton March 11 Special Invitations have been issued for a select dance to be given by the entertainment committee of Easton Grange at the Grange hall on Wednesday evening March 18. The Junior Epworth League will hold its weekly meeting at Lee Methodist hall Friday at 4 30 pm.
George and Loretta Petersen of Conter Street welcome a daughter born March 1. Charles and Louse Metartity of Winter Street announce a daughter born March 6. Francesco and Francesca Caruso of Jefferson Avenue report a daughter born March 6. Samuel and Gena Schwarts of Maplewood Avenue announce a son born March 3. Michael and Anna Grech of Farmer Avenue welcome a son born March 3. John and Helen Glow Jr of Norman Street report a son born March 10.
A large, appreciative crowd attended a recital by Miss Queena Mario, coloratura soprano of the Metropolitan Opera, and pianist Wilfred Pelletier. The program featured French and German songs, selections from La Traviata, Chopin nocturnes, and encores including The Cuckoo. A standout piece was In the Dark in the Dew by Pelletier, praised by the audience, prompting a repeat performance.
Hungarian residents launch an $8900 drive to place a Jokai memorial statue at the Fairfield avenue and State street park. A committee of local leaders, including John Yatko and Samuel Breiner, forms to plan the project and aims to erect the statue by September. A Jokai centenary celebration is set for March 18 at Hakocs hall, with a meeting March 1 at the Cyr club on Bank street to finalize plans.
The honor pupils of Maplewood Junior High School led by Civics teacher Miss Rose Kotler studied city departments. They visited the Welfare building yesterday afternoon, guided by the nurse in charge. Names on the honor list include Edward Patcher Oswald Lindstrom Hazel Johnson Lucille Holland er Stella Warkan Lucille Phelps Inna Palmer Lucy Farazzolo Eloise Gonner and Ruth Judson.
The Jenkins Employes Relief association hosts an entertainment evening in Germania hall tomorrow at 8 o'clock. The entertainment committee plans a large bill featuring boxing matches and other acts for attendees.
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