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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1922

Page

6

Westport Town Meeting Considers New Bridge Plan

Westport May 18 plans for a Westport Saugatuck bridge were submitted to a special town meeting. State engineer proposed six miles of road to a Saugatuck church area, with costs and timelines detailed. Selectmen urged backing, town would bear up to 100000 if built, and start could not before 1923 with three to five years of work.

Westport Town Meeting Westport Westport-Saugatuck State Enggineer Westport Town Hall Saugatuck-Norwalk Saugatuck Methodist Ferry Lane Southport Selectman Austin Wakeman Woridge Wakeman mBineer The Twakeman

Amusements Plaza and Poli’s Show Attract City Audiences

William Farnum stars in Shackles of Gold at the Plaza Theatre with a strong supporting cast including a Melody Revue, Frank Ward Dance Dolls, and a Sunday premiere of Lon Chaney Barrymore in Bomberang Bill. Poli’s adds The Stars of Yesterday, The Clown Seal, and a slate of vaudeville acts led by Green & Labell. The Park presents The Sientee mystery feature The Sient ee with breath taking thrills.

William Farnum Plaza Theatre Henri Bernstein Farnum Pretty Harry Mooney Barnum and Bailey Circus Theare Aru Tridgepotter Frank Ward Ihig Dancing Dolls News Weekly

Composer Mrs Rhea Watson Caxbie Of Lima Leads Set

Mrs Rhea Watson Caxbie of Lima Ohio, wife of Representative Cable, is described as the foremost musical composer of the contemporary set. She authored works including Whe Sa Moods and Songs of a Baby's Day.

Rhea’ Watson Caxbie Lima O Representative Cable

Authorities to Trace Valentino Movements

District Attorney Thomas Les Wesl vine and Deputy District Ac Com MecClerland plan travel to Mexico to verify Rudolph Valentina and Miss Winifred Hudont marriage. Aiming to determine bigamy charges, officials will review reports of Valentino and the woman staying in Mexicali hotel for a night or two after the wedding and assess if a California return affects potential action.

Angeles Cal Thomas Les Weslvine MecClerland Monica Lower California Mexico Rudolph Valentina Winifred Hudont Valentino Palm Springs Mexicali Tyro California

Silent Witness and Honors Are Even At Local Theatres

The Park theatre features The Silent Witness by Otto Harbach, with Paua Shay producing and Frank Bond in the lead as dramatic artists show their craft. Honors Are Even continues to draw crowds with strong performances. Empire screens The Man Who Married His Own Wife with sea and dramatic intensity. Strand presents Western Hearts, while Hippodrome showcases Thomas Meighan in The City of Silentum tonight.

the Park Theatre Otto Harbach Jonan Doyle Paua Shay Frank ‘Bond Empire Frank Mayo Empire Theatre Hippodrome Thomas Meighan Paramount Silentum

Opera Star to Perform Rigoletto at Poil's Theatre Sunday

Imme Caslotil with De Feo Opera company will present Rigoletto at Poil's Theatre Sunday afternoon May 21. The plot follows the Duke of Mantua aided by his jester Rigoletto, the tragedy of a fooled father’s curse, and the doomed love of Gilda as schemes and murder unfold.

Mme Mario Caselotel Bridgeport Teoloratura de Feo Opera Company Wil Poil Ngltda Rigole Mantua Rigoletto Sparafucllc Gilda Sparnelle Sparafuclle Maddalem Madda Jena Gida Sparatucie

Lions Club First Ladies Night At The Farm

The Bridgeport Lions Club hosted its First Ladies Night last evening at The Farm with dinner at 6:30 followed by entertainment. Decor featured Lions colors, a varied program by the orchestra, and soloists led by Mrs. Ernest M. Buker. President and Mrs. Charles Bitzer helped marshal the event with dancing and light novelty acts.

Bridgeport Lions’ Club Ernest M. Buker Charles Bitzer

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