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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1920

Page

3

Kindergarteners in New Program at Fannie A. Smith School

The Fannie A. Smith school at 1124 Iranistan avenue presented Stepi-Pig songs folk dances and a French play. Handwork exhibition drew guests. program praised. funds secured for a new gymnasium. Also notes on social visits, Amherst student guest, and local church activities.

Fannie A. Smith Iranistan Avenue Stepi- Pig Presbyterian Nelon State Street J. Cuyler Busling Place Monroe Sumter

Revelations of a Wife portrays Ada Drake with drama

The excerpt follows Adele Garrison's intertwined reflections on Allen Drake and Dicky, highlighting a clash of romantic ideals, mystery allure, and social scenes. It sketches Drake's defiant intellect, Lillian’s sharp commentary, and a bridgeport social milieu with weddings and notices amid a tense, stylish confrontation.

Lillian Allen Drake Dicky Alen Drake Allen Drakes

Council Workin Song Festival Opens School Drive

The Council of Jewish Women in Bridgeport presents Every Girl a Moral Play in Brook Lawn Pavilion on Monday evening. Miss Bertha Taft will perform Every Girl, with coach Mrs. Joseph Gilman. Dozens of community members, including Miss Florence Davidson, join in performances and interpretive pieces. Sunday schools organize committees for the festival week, with church pageants and Bible dramatizations, and midweek discussions on religious education for children.

Bridgeport City Miss David Beardsley Parkson Twork Council of Jewish Women Werman Brooklawn Bertha Taft Joseph Gilman Florence Davidson Graziella Benica VW. Slocum Suis Yi Beardsley Park United Song Service Jwill Sherman Pryor H. A. Chaffee Hazel Hayman Alvan Brenl Jeif Calvin Russ A. Chaffee Hazel Williams Pryor Willian Lusitry Andrews More J. Fuller Misa Sarah Richa

Cardinal Gibbons May Open G P Meeting

Chicago May 21 Cardinal Gibbons of Baltimore invited by the Republican convention committee to open a session of the convention with prayer. Also notes the 75th anniversary of the Chicago diocese and the silver jubilee of Archbishop Munzelain. Harmony Hebekal Lodge 18 to celebrate 22nd anniversary Monday night at State arrest. Bliss Father Nolan and Miss Emma Bright visiting New York City.

Chicago Harmony Hebekal Bliss Father Nolan Judson Place Stratford Emmalbright Hamings Street Eng New York City Commodore Hotel

Republican Women to Organize in Stratford

Stratford women are called to a mass meeting at the town hall on Monday at 7:30 PM to discuss organizing Republican women. Mrs. Joseph Alsop, state chairman of the Connecticut League of Independent Republican Women, will speak on aims and needs of the organization with Mrs. Et. Willard Pleck providing general plan guidance. The event invites Republican women and others interested in enfranchisement.

Stratford Town Hall Joseph Alsop Connecticut League of Independent Republican Women Et. Willard Pleck Pairfield Alsop Council of Defence Sfa Mra Fleck Oulline Republiccan

Secrets of the Movies Revealed in Costume Critique

Fashion experts in big studios must forecast styles six months ahead to keep costumes in vogue after releases. They align with magazines and London trends, ensuring period accuracy for both men and women. The article also lists actresses and marriages, noting various celebrity unions and the reveal of Richard Barth smarter’s middle name. Rural council members in Eton are permitted to smoke to improve business and morale amid ventilation concerns.

Cally London Eton Eng Weiman i

Charity Drive Opens Sunday With War Film

A six reel moving picture titled Cha Promise Fulfilled will debut Sunday afternoon at the Empire to formally start the Catholic Charitable bureau campaign. The film, showing National Catholic War Council efforts, includes scenes from the trenches and Pershing’s parade, followed by addresses by prominent citizens and the chairman Rev Matthew J Judge on Our Work as We See It.

Ely Empire Masy o@ook Catholic Charitable Bureau National Catholic War Hong Pershing

Appointed Delegates to Charity Conference

Augie i Thorne and Jimi Matthew Jange were appointed by Governor Malcom to represent public welfare and charitable agencies at a Chicago conference on the duty of dependence and neglected children and the American Association. The event gathers officials of public clerics and related organizations to discuss child welfare.

Augie i Thorne Public Techarie Jimi Matthew Jange Buren Wal J Asunei Clan Puelle Clergs Chicago

Hibernian Corporation to Hold Special Meeting

A special meeting of the Hibernian Corporation will be held at Lyric Hall on Sunday afternoon to discuss financing for the club house project on Washington Avenue. Attorney Mhomay JL Cul-Yimin will outline the plan to members, following the recent purchase of the Washington Avenue property from William J Baltic.

Hibernian Butlatag Corporation Lyric Hall Pic Chase Washington Avenue Mhomay JL. Cul- Yimin William J. Baltic

Auto recovered in theft case links to New York arrest

A Buick car, recovered after a theft, is tied to Oscar Brickman and another New York arrest. The vehicle is identified as property of Drunk Maver from Springfield Massachusetts and was found in the possession of William Main of North Street, Stator.

Qscar Brickman New York Cesterday Maver Springfield Mass William Main North Street Stator

Freight movement report shows mixed inbound and outbound flow

Breight Agent Eleederly released figures indicating increased freight in Seine with more shipments leaving Helly than arriving. However, manufactured goods and electric outputs are not meeting demand, reflecting strained water facilities and inadequate supply to satisfy current requirements.

Seine Helly Thay Breight

Red Mogen David Festival Promises Varied Program

Members of Red Mogen David plan a Moon festival in honor of Palestine to the Jews. A 2 PM event at the high school auditorium features speeches singing dancing and entertainment. Speakers include Judge Tacob Kaplan Dr Reef Zonn and others from New Haven New York Philadelphia and beyond.

Vf Palestine Ameriitan New York Samuel Lapidus Philadelphia Rabsi Schoenbrum The Diays A Vecan Pt Chy Yeeto

Roosevelt association drives school children members

Public schools in the city contributed to the Roosevelt memorial membership drive. Receipts totaled $1,144 as factory workers and local companies donated, including Bridgeport Hardware $51.50, Bridgeport Seven Company $34.60, Bushnell $3, Brantigan $25, American Brush Mfg $14, and Siemon Rubber Co $100 as one of the first corporate subscribers.

Roosevelt Roosevelt Association Bridgeport Hardware Co Bridgeport Seven Company Bushnell He ‘Brantigan American Brush Mip Siemon Hard

Paderewski Turns Down Million Dollar Offer

Genata May 11. James Paderewski, famed pianist and former premier of Maland, rejects concert tours abroad claiming sole focus on country service. An American offer reportedly valued at one million dollars was among recent temptations.

Genata America Bogland Jenaee Padereweki Maland Caderewski

Jury List for City of Bridgeport Being Compiled

The city clerk's office arena hall handles new jury registrations for Bridgeport. Citizens may verify offices to place their names on the updated list, which will total 162 names.

City of Bridgeport Ctty Arena Hall

Bar Association Meeting On Death In Nerval

The Bar Association has called a meeting for next Friday at 2330 central time at the West floors to discuss action upon the death in Nerval May s of Louie Beers admitted to practice in Connecticut June 25 Logi.

Opa Fred Wy Afo the Ray Association Nerval May Beers Connecticut Logi

Twelve Divorces Granted Here At Superior Court

Twelve divorces were granted in the county Superior Court yesterday by Judges Curtis Haines and Frank Haines. Cases include changes of name, desertion, cruelty, infidelity, and one instance of legal separation. Notable entries name Sabbina Colurel, Arvira Coluret, Lottile Susazynaki, Barraclough, Magyar, Grosso, Svoiorcky, Tucker, Morrell, Beers, Parker Lockwood, and several husbands and wives from Bridgeport Norwalk and Waterbury with dates of marriage and alleged grounds. The record notes the total number of divorces for the court year to date.

Howard J. Curtis Jndee Curtiss Frank Haines Sabbina Colurel Norwalk Arvira Coluret Par Thwernt Henry G. Frederick Burr Apya LE Schmidt Austin Xot & Waik Harold We. Austin Norwetk Nemesy Schmidt Lottile Susazynaki Bridgspo John Suazynyki Tree Barraclough Mary Harriet Barraclougn Ae Wombell England Robert Powell York Michlis Grosso Newark Tale Basta M. Parker Lockwood Lockwood

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