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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1926

Page

10

Harding High Class Picks Populars in Character Day

Senior class at Warren Harding High selected Anna O'Brien as the most popular girl and Wilson Burns as the most popular boy in Character Day voting. O'Brien is social activities director and cheerleader. Burns captained the boys' varsity basketball team.

En Harding High Dool Anna O'Brien Wilson Burns Miss O'Brien Fives Charles Neary Warren Harding Dora Damiphy Jeanette Casper Central High Miss Casper Pa City Recreation Bridgeport Jeannette Casper Dick Schaab Winifred Bates Edward Vien Natalie Dobson Faward Vieni Dora Dumph Charles Dorothy Gelb Mitchell Toholski Margaret Smith Harold Hofman Rt Blake Rudolph Steck Agnes Dohart Myra McGuire John Cavanaugh Margaret Flynn B. Jackson Helen Beldaworth James Cutiatio Ana Ordich Max Frauwirthes Velyn Spencer Nelson Blak Myra Blake Rudd Steck Hatora Frank O'Neil

Automobile Salesman and Girl Die in River Crash

Schenectady April 4 AP discovery of a half buried automobile at the Mohawk River seven miles northeast of here shows Thobert Dawson an automobile salesman and Miss Lucile Eastbrook of Alplaus have died. The crash is believed to have occurred last night after the car veered from the highway and plunged 150 feet into the river. Bodies were recovered after the vehicle had to be hacked apart.

Schenectady Mohawk River Thobert Dawson Lucile Eastbrook Alplaus

Boys confess sending fake Corbett message

Naugthampton Mass May 4 1 VAR The mystery of a message said to be from missing Smith College student Alice M Corbett has been solved State Detective Joseph V Daly announced five youths whose names were not released confessed writing the appeal for help and setting it afloat in the Connecticut river on Sunday April 26

Ngrthampton Mass Alice M. Corbett Smith College Joseph V. Daly Wihiore Mames Connecticut River

How Enlarged Veins Are Supposedly Reduced

An ad claims to cure enlarged veins by using Moones Emerald and early home treatment. It promotes quick relief and ongoing improvement, asserting strong promises of normal vein size and comfort, with references to medical authority and widespread use.

Moone Mayne Maudiey Prieta Hachive Breame

Amusements at Palace feature Bears Grays night billable vaudeville acts

A bustling Palace program showcases Bridgeport Bears and Providence Grays stars led by Rube Marquard and Joe Rodriguez, with vaudeville turns by Gene Karly and the Wilton Sisters. The bill includes Jos. Stanley & Coogan & Cr me acts, music by the Indiana Girls, and the film A Desperate Moment featuring Menjou Brooks and Contin. The Manhattan Players stage Paul Jones and Spooky household tale, followed by Flaming Youth next week.

The Palace Bridgeport Bears Providence Grays Rube Marquard Joe Rodriguez Gene Karly Hears Gleoch Providence Blossom Seeley Gilbert Ad Avery Reogue Able Jos. Stanley & C Umer Coogan & Crme Frasiat Wonderful Phonograph Accurs Arlene Louise Alten Amount Adolphe Menjou Louise Brooks Chester Contin Lumatrow Rhyme & Reason George Welst Ray Stanton Wilton Sisters Bill Tee George F. Fischer Honey Hurst Victor Fay Carl Schenk Duns Claude & Clarence Stroud Pwo Paul Jones Lnaugh John Wilard Manhattan Players Tosday Flaming

Sandy Comes to the Majestic Tomorrow

The Majestic Theatre will feature the William Fox production Sandy starting tomorrow and for the rest of the week. Corinne Griffith stars with Madge Bellamy in the title role, supported by Norman Kerry and Willard Louis. The program also includes Mile. Modiste, short features, and a National Music Week song recital by Helen Piling and Gertrude Hendey.

Corinne Griffith Majestic Theatre Majestic William Fox Sandy Hlenore Mcherin Hickie Sandy McNeil Miss Bellamy Bridgeport Helen Piling Gertrude Hendey Mile Victor Herbert Miss Griffith Wilard Louis Vil KR. MM Asher “Mile Modister Majestic News

Dance Contest and The Thrill Hunter Tonight at URIC

A bustling entertainment lineup features a West Side dancing contest tonight with eliminations for Jimmie Patrick Chas Toaty Marie Chatwick Ada Carry and Wm Carrino. Winners face East Side victors from Monday as neighborhood finals loom Friday. Also screening are The Thrill Hunter and Hearts and Spangles plus Wild Oats Lane with additional Thursday Take-A-Chance Night.

Aml Tonjent Jimmie Patrick Chas, Toaty Marie Chatwick Ada Carry Wm. Carrino William Haines Harvard Hfé Wanda Hawley Robert Gordon Marshall Nelsan Viola Dana Robert Agnew George Eet William Fairbanks Dorothy Revier

Emory Johnsons Non Stop Flight At Poli’s Vaudeville

The month’s thrilling program at Poli’s Vaudeville theatre features Emory Johnson in The Non Stop Flight, a dramatic bit based on the PN-9 disaster with romance and action plus a strong cast. Also on bill are Mildred And er six violinists in a musical hit, Walter Feener Co’s High Low Brow and Three Cheers, Jack Carter Ada Boulden with The Three Steddingtons in Bounce Inn, Dance Revels last show today, and Wigu Steppers with Lloyd Hughes and Mary Astor, plus a Century comedy and Pathe News.

Poli Emory Johnson Mildred Walter Feener Jae Keng Hosle Green Dor Raines Eunice Avey Arlette Garcinetti Miller Edwin Carewe Wigu Steppers Philip Gibbe Oward Lloyd Hughes Mary Astor First National Pathe News

The Cat and the Canary at Park Theatre

The Manhattan Players present The Cat and the Canary at the Park theatre this week a thrill and laughter packed production. Frank Lyn stars as Paul Jones a bashful figure amid a tense mansion mystery as the plot unfolds with dash and humor.

Manhattan Players New Park Theatre Frank Lyn Paul Jones Teottles Huon Pat

Syl Chaplin Shy Star Tops Oh What A Nurse Cameo

Warners' cameo profile of Syd Chaplin, brother of Charlie, detailing his early stage nerves and comic skill. He often toured as cabin boy and ship entertainer, then overcame stage fright between major film roles, including The Man On The Box at Forum Los Angeles and his work with the Oh What A Nurse program.

Syl Chap- UN Warner Brothers Cameo Theatre Syd Chaplin Charlie Forum Theatre Los Angeles Syd Ife Stephen I. Rah Vie Fas Lok

Wellesley graduate gets nine months in jail

Mrs Crews a Wellesley College graduate and Brockton shoe manufacturer widow was sentenced by Circuit Judge Mix to nine months in the St Louis work house after pleading guilty to embezzling 1130 from W I Childs Sugar Co. She had admitted taking the money while a forewoman from Aug 1 to Oct 3 1926 and faced trial with prior histories including a 1922 Indianapolis theft conviction.

Louis Crews Wellesley College Brockton Mix W. I. Childs Sugar Co St. Louis Farokeeper John Thompson Robert Donovan St. Louts Brown Li0es Company

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