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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1925

Page

12

The Wandering Composer Sanger and His Mountain Home

An essay on Alvert Sanger, the once-ignored English opera composer born in Hammersmith, his grandiose but flawed operas, the exiled life of wandering residence, and a chance meeting with Lewis on the Inn valley journey to Karinderhutte as both seek refuge in Alpine scenery.

Alvert Sanger Great Britain Sanje Hammersmith Goon Mglishmen Sanger Chaurer Paas K England London Mttle Imbo Beer John Paris San‘Ss Miger Ely Banger Orie Lewig Doda Mary Innsbruck Littletown Lewis Karinderhutte

Etiquette Questions From Mrs. Cornelius Beeckman

Dear Mrs Beckman answers etiquette inquiries on taxi courtesy tipping napkin unfolding and social introductions. The column covers who exits a taxi first the proper napkin display and whether a male companion should pay for a date or theater companions plus how to handle inviting others on outings.

Mrs. Beckman Winifred Tu

Mothers and Their Children Garden Plans Bring Lasting Joy

One mother recalls teaching children resilience through a garden plot. She notes that even if many seeds fail due to overcare or neglect, planting a reliable clump of iris or a few plants ensures something will bloom. The memory of a garden should evoke pleasant feelings rather than disappointment.

Municipal bathing pavilion to open Memorial Day

The municipal bathing pavilion will open May 30 marking the start of the summer swimming season with a dance at Sea Side Park. After remodel there will be accommodations for 3,000 people with three lifeguards stationed at key points, supported by a $500 recreation appropriation.

Seaside Park Belm Board of Recreation Bayerweather Island Barnum Monument

Harmony Lodge Marks Mothers Day With Open Meeting

Harmony Lodge No. 711 holds an open meeting on Wednesday night to observe Mothers Day. Rabbi J. Meyerovitz of Park Avenue Temple will speak on motherhood and share B'nai Brith experiences. Officers will render ritual in addition to musical program. all members and friends invited.

Harmony Lodge J. Meyerovitz Park Avenue Temple Order

Not Me Defense Habit in Children Teaches Self Deception

A reflective piece explores how children, and even habitual cheaters, hide behind a "Not me" shield when faced with honesty. It argues this denial blocks growth and urges parents and teachers to remove the shield, forcing self accountability and real behavioral change.

Efficient Housekeeping New Dishes This Week

A dated handwritten kitchen column lists tomorrow's menu with breakfast items and several long recipe instructions. Included are baked chili con carne with dried beans, steamed nut bread in canned forms, and a cheese corn tomato supper dish with steps for blending ingredients and cooking times.

Kitchen Cabinet Now Model of Efficiency

Marian Moore extols the kitchen as the home’s center of activity and highlights a modern, streamlined kitchen cabinet design. The piece praises flat, functional Wetter cabinets and integrated storage to keep sugar, pans, knives, and essentials within arm’s reach, reflecting evolving home efficiency.

Boo Arin’g Cahmel

Danish freighter Bonst Jensen runs aground off Blind Point

May 10 report says the Danish freighter Bonst Jensen, en route from New York to Montreal, was driven onto knife ledges off Blind Point 125 miles northeast of here in dense fog. Crew boarded safely ashore, while hulls flood in holds one to four. Officers remain aboard ready to depart if needed. wrecking tug planned, but owners in New York cancel local assistance deeming total loss. The ship, 3914 tons gross, built in 1899 at Newcastle under the Danish flag.

Halifax XN. S Bonst Jensen Blind Point Northeust Here New York Montreal Kerred Strait of Canso Hans Jense Vane’ Jensen Newcastle England

Pootatuck Club Sets Likely 15 Mile Race Course

Air lower boats are eligible to compete in the annual boat race to be a rival July 25 under the auspices of Pootatuck Yacht club here. The race will probably start at Pootatuck docks, proceed to Middle Ground Light and return, a distance of about 15 miles. Three Weidlich cups will be offered for the leading contestants.

Air Lower Pootatuck

Can a man store energy for emergencies

YOUR HEALTH column advises that humans cannot stockpile food sleep or air for long periods. Sleep reserves can be built by regular rest and sunlight, but three to four days without sleep or air is not feasible. Endurance comes from right living, daily exercise, and fresh air, not from stored reserves.

Theody Congress

Complaint of a Stamp User By DON HEROLD

A reader-narrator argues stamps have declined in quality and durability, noting thinner paper and weaker glue. He claims public demand could shift to private stampmakers if Uncle Sam raises quality with stronger, stickier stamps and suggests novel ideas for stamp backs and advertising. He asserts patriotism while urging better government stamps.

Don Herold Uncle Sam Tadeo Ford Erry Purd Mexico Canada Gucle Sam Aixaip Post Office Pawe Udon

Oh Margy! by John Held Jr. in gossipy Broadway style

A concise note on the humorous revue Oh Margy! by John Held Jr. highlighting its playful tone and social wit. The piece sketches Held’s distinctive caricatured art style and its reflection of contemporary stage humor.

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