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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1922
Page
14
M C FH will present tonight in Fairfield Central Europe and Western land topics. Arthur F Newell, secretary on the International Committee staff, will introduce the program. The session precedes a teachers training meeting. the Sunday School will be conducted by Rev. Benjamin B Win Wester.
May 16 report states the Boxing Commission sanctioned a Broadway A. team show in Brooklyn to raise net profits for a monument to the late Lew Brody lightweight. Main event features Dave Rosenberg versus Dan Lynch in ten rounds, with Johnny Lisse vs Tike Tenner and a six round bout Joey Silvers vs Joe Reed.
Amusements column previews Poli's theatre program starting Thursday. Barney Fagan leads a cast of aging vaudeville stars including Corinne, Tony Williams, Joy Sullivan, Lizzie Wilson, and Milton Hocky and Howard J. Green direct. Actrs highlight nostalgia for early 20th century stage, with new films and acts from A Jolson, Norv Bayes, John Barrymore, Ed Wynn, and Leon Kroi.
Tacoma Washington photographer J Bertram Simon notes strong results from his recent work with Tashac, explains why critics praise the method, and shares insights into the wonderous medium.
J Bertram Bimon of Tacoma Washington, a well known photographer, credits Tanlac with ending ten years of rheumatism and chronic stomach problems. He describes months in bed, pain, loss of appetite, and gas relief after starting Tanlac, noting weight gain and improved well being. He urges others to try Tanlac as sold by druggists.
Pleasure Beach plans its formal opening with a dredged channel to the ferry dock inspected by authorities. The first ferry will run between the mainland and the island for the opening on Saturday with Mayor Atwater and park officials attending. The week will feature matinées and nightly performances of Honors Are Even, with reduced prices and new management by Tred St. John. A $30,000 modernization includes improved bath houses, a dance pavilion, and restaurant. ferries and free parking will be provided for opening day visitors.
The Bridgeport Mothers' Club held its last card party yesterday afternoon at Mrs. George A. Brierley's home 2116 North Avenue. Spring flowers adorned the house, followed by a social hour and refreshments. The event supported welfare work and closed a series of spring affairs led by Mrs. Arthur Bernard and her committee.
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