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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1922

Page

11

Threlling Crook Play On Coming Dramatic Program

Little Theater League presents Harlequinade by Miss Lucille Marsh on Wednesday May 24 alongside The Rut by Mrs Sara Sherman Pryor and Barbarits Rivals. Cast includes Miss Minerva Pious Louis Oneker William WicLaughlin William Gallo Douglas Stewart Carlyle Lewis directed by Mrs Dorothy Smith Beardsley.

Little Theater League Misa Lucille Marsh Sara Shermah’ Pryor David Morehead Miss Minerva Pious Louis Oneker William WicLaughlin Wiliam Gallo Douglas Stewart Carlyle Lewis Dorothy Smith Beardsley

Central Y.W. Branch to Host Suppy Shower at Golden Hill

The Central Branch of the Y.W. will hold a supply shower at 263 Golden Hill Street to furnish Oak Knoll camp on the Housatonic river. Donations cover camp furnishings, with a small charge for the girls to enjoy an inexpensive weekend. The camp, offering summer and winter use, is described as a pleasant resort for conferences and dances.

Stott Oak Knoll Housetokne Henry P. Davison Gates Central Branch Golden Hill ‘Street Honsatonic

Birth rates in Bridgeport show near normal for year

The 1921 birth rate in Bridgeport averaged 27.9 per 1000, with the Tenth District at 35 and the First District at 15. War adjustments keep figures approximate. 4,116 deaths were recorded in 1921, with 2,342 foreign born and 2,151 males, 1,965 females. Bridgeport Hebrew Orphan Asylum meets at 8 p.m. in YMCA Hall on Madison Avenue to discuss business.

Bridgeport Bureau of Vital’ Statistics Mathve Bridgeport Hebrew Orphan Asylum Society Y. M Madison Avenue Holden Memorial ‘Hall Adalbert Knox

Prominent Women to Address May League Meeting

Fairfield county Leagues of Women Voters hold their May meeting at the Norwalk Women's club featuring speakers from Greenwich Ridgefield Stamford and Bridgeport. County Chairman Mrs Samuel Cshaw will host a symposium on the National Convention with state officers Miss Mary Bulkley and Mrs Percy Walden delivering brief talks on civic duties and state leagues. Morning session 11 o clock, luncheon at 1, afternoon 2. A large turnout is expected.

Fairfield County Leagues of Women Voters Norwalk Women's Club Samuel Cshaw Emerson Newell Greenwich League of Wormeno Voters Leach Baltimore Porter Stamford Bursch George Reid Ridgefield Milas Ann Richardson James Rourke Herbert Knox Smith Guerrie of Women Voters Bridgeport League

Seven new members initiated at Legion post meeting

Seven new members were initiated at a special meeting of Harry W. Congdon Post American Legion at the civic house 317 Golden Hill Street. Commander P. George Moore presided. Afterward efforts were made to entertain artillery men from the battalion camped near Iside Hom with an impromptu musicale program by local legionaries.

Harry W. Congdon American Legion Clvi Golden Hill Street P. George Moore Iside Hom

Kellogg’s Bran Promises Health Through Constipation Cure

An old advertisement extols Kellogg’s Bran as a universal cure for most diseases by relieving constipation. It claims regular two tablespoons daily clears toxins, boosts digestion, and supports general health, urging children to eat Bran and suggesting versatile uses in dishes and baking.

Physica Indorss Kellogg’s Roca Kellogg’s Gran Reelloge

Local Groups Plan Meetings and Socials Across Bridgeport

Wadison School Parent Teachers Association to meet at eight with Miey Elen Owen as soloist. Various clubs announce May gatherings, elections, and outings. Past and upcoming events include church aids, Wom en's relief corps, Mothers club parties, and a Philo Gark Calhoun wedding notice.

Wadison Teachers' Association Miey Elen Owen Wilbur Smith

Births and a Marriage Notice from Local Streets

Vital statistics report lists births for Carlo and Antonedta Franzese Lindigy street a daughter May Leonardo and Margaritas Creadore 2605 Main street a son May 15 Leon A. and Sarah Crepeau 144 Beardsley Park Terrace a daughter May 11 John G. and Rose Stevens 678 Seaview avenue a daughter May 1 Louwis J. and Anna Kochis 96 Orchard street a son May 14 Siendon PLaod Mary Tiskas 134 Gyland street a son May 13 Wilfred and Blanche Peepy 88 Courtland street a son May 1 Paul and Minna Goldhang 29 Morningside drive noon May 2 Marriage Len F. Lucchese 24 of Rurrers placo and Rose Ranomini 2a of S14 Lafayette street

Carlo and Antonedta Franzese Lindigy Street Leonardo Margaritas Creadore Main Street Leon A Sarah Crepeau Beardsley Park Terrace John G Rose Stevens Seaview Avenue Louwis J Anna Kochis Orchard Street Siendon Plaod Mary Tiskas Gyland Street Wilfred Blanche Peepy Courtland Street Paul and Minna Goldhang Morningside Drive Len F. Lucchese Rurrers Placo Rose ¢ Ranomini Latayette

National Officers to Be Guests of Junior League Luncheon

National officers will attend a Brooklawn Country Club luncheon on Tuesday May 8 at 1 15 pm concluding the winter activity season of Bridgeport Junior League. Delegates Bertram Ainsworth and Frank C Hunt report Atlanta convention. Guests include Mrs Willard Straight president Mrs Arthur Swan and Leona Hudson. Contact Ainsworth at Noble 1593 before May 21 for reservations.

Brooklawn Bertram Aineworth Frank C. Hunt Atlanta Bridgeport Willard Straight Associated Junior Leagues of America Arthur Swan Leona Hudson Bridgeport Hospital Pitt Bertram Ainsworth Noble

Louisville School Superintendent Search Invite Draws Local Figures

Public schools board invited candidates for the vacancy. George B. Scott of Louisville, viewed highly, arrived first with assistant superintendent John Dougal after visiting the school. Commissioner Lynn W. Wilson said Scott is unlikely to be the next superintendent, noting he prefers the South.

Board of Heucition George B. Scott Louisvil Tig John 5 Dougal Jt Ig Lynn W. Wilson Scott Louisville South

Sylpho-Nathol Gets Germs Out Of Floors And Drains

A housekeeper explains how ordinary soaps miss germ removal and how Sylpho-Nathol, four sizes priced 35c to 1.25, cleans mop water and floor cracks. It claims to be 444 times stronger than carbolic acid, non irritating, and useful for drains, sinks, garbage receptacles, and bathrooms.

Sarah Ethel

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