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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1922
Page
2
About 4000 spectators attended Oberammergau on May 14 for the first public performance since 1910. The revival of the Passion Play, depicting the life of Christ, featured Amton Lang as Christ and highlighted hopes that such cultural exchanges advance friendly international relations and peace.
Three young mountaineers from West Virginia coal towns urged New Yorkers to aid destitute coal-field families. The trio Ossie Lest Gladys Per ginger and Lowell Phillips checked into a Broadway hotel while visiting, listing Thayer Oakhill and Wickham as their hometowns.
Queen Marie of Romania delays Coronation plans to visit the United States after the war. She cites invitations and petitions from women clubs and societies as factors, wants to meet Americans to thank them for wartime aid, and says a formal White House invitation would avoid misgivings about her status.
The conference continues with discussions among British, French, Belgian, and Japanese delegates on Russian finances. Lloyd George notes progress toward a compromise, and a three month reporting deadline is set for the commission. A non aggression truce proposal is adopted pending commission work. Russians threaten to quit if not equally represented.
A man smoking in Ded is believed to have started a minor fire at the Hotel Astor Sunday morning just before 3 o'clock. The blaze began in a bed on the second floor, scorching a mattress and clothing and charring chairs and window sills. Firemen quickly contained it, with total damage estimated around 110 dollars.
James Freeland, a roomer at 9 Has Main street, died suddenly last night in an East Main street lunch room. Heart disease is blamed. His body was taken to the city morgue after Dr. O'Connell arrived at the emergency hospital.
Booth and Platt Co president William Booth says a government liquor permit investigation may force a reorganization with new officers if needed. Directors and officers dispute scope, with claims that violations occurred at the wholesale house while nine stores appear clear.
Milford resident Miss Julia Lowell age 77 died Saturday at 8 Union Street after a months illness. Her body will be buried with George Mallette who died Thursday, both in Milford Cemetery. Services Monday at the Malotte home conducted by Rev G Everett Koontzmyer. Interment Milford Cemetery.
A description notes Ribbang metal thread used as a dark background for girdles. The detail highlights the fabric’s textured effect on rugged rocks and its popularity among wearers seeking a dramatic finish.
In Paris at Longchamps Paula McCaffery and Gladys Du pont Cumber, both 18 from Chicago, arrived in knee-baring afternoon frocks provoking near riot. Police cleared a path as crowds cheered the daring styles. An American purse of notable attendees arrived, including Mrs. James R. Page and Mrs. John Knox Shaw amid talk of skirts lengthening for traveling to Paris.
The First Battalion Seventh U S Field Artillery on a march from Camp Dix New Jersey to Camp Devens Massachusetts is expected to stop in Bridgeport this noon. They will camp at Hillside Home grounds with running water and depart tomorrow morning.
WATHBBURY May 14 The district convention of the Scandinavian Fraternity of America closed with officers chosen for the coming year New Haven to host next gathering Frank M Carlson Bridgeport elected president Hans Nelson Naugatuck vice president Albert Ostling Bridgeport secretary Carl Nelson Waterbury treasurer Mrs Diva Ammerberg Hartford chaplain Mrs Mildred Stone Bridgeport marena Signa Svenson Naugatuck assistant marshal Mrs Caro Nordstrom New Haven past president Arvid Morton Waterbury trustee for three years Fred Norling Waterbury chairman finance committee Thure Chader Hartford literature committee Heathery Side panels described as decorative trimming for skirts cut longer than regulation hemline.
New York reports circulate that Mrs Anne Stillman fears a double cross by Canadian guide Pred Beauvais in a divorce case over Baby Guy’s legitimacy. Beauvais denied selling letters to Stillman’s attorneys for 15000, while Brennan for Mrs Stillman questions authenticity amid claims of evidence purchases and high stakes in the $6 million trust. The case centers on legitimacy and potential inheritance implications.
FYTH DISTRICT reports on offers received for pool table and fixtures will be read to Fifth Democratic club on Wood avenue tonight. The club is $159.69 in debt and hopes proceeds from the sale will clear the debt. a motion last Friday to disband was carried due to dissention over patronage distribution by their committee.
Mrs. P of New Haven and her husband credit Tanlac for relief from long standing stomach trouble headaches back pain and nervousness. She says her appetite returned and sleep improved after three years of distress and that both now feel well enough to recommend Tanlac to others.
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