Bridgeport Plays Coming Wednesday Arouse Interest
Bridgeport residents anticipate a variety program by Bridgeport writers at the Little Theatre league. The lineup features the serious play The Rut by Mrs Sara Sherman Pryors melodrama Harlequinade by Miss Lucille Farrell and the comedy Barbara's Rivals by David He Morehead. Special scenery and skilled direction enhance the show at the Barnum Avenue Industrial Service center Wednesday night.
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Bridgeport
Little Theatre League
Barnum Avenue
Sara Sherman Pryor
Lucille Farshi
Barbara
Ey David He Morehead
Charles HH. Armstrong
Tcchninn
The
League
Mae
Open inaugural performance for community league event
In a New England village a country home hosts the league’s first indoor program. The open invitation aims to include all residents as outsiders show keen interest in the league’s activities.
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New England
Armstrong
League
Birthday party honors Shirley Stapleton at Beardsley Park
A combined birthday and May party was held Saturday at Beardsley Park for Shirley Stapleton’s tenth birthday. Pink and white maps were used, hats in the same colors were given. guests included Kathleen Stapleton, Charlotte Banco, Beny Quinn, Luella Kare, Margaret Condors, Pearl Walker, John Wilker, Dorothy Gates, Woances Kesh, and Florence Stapleton.
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AL Beardsley Park
Shirley Shapleton
Kathleen Stapleton
Charlotte Banco
Beny Quinn
Luella Kare
Margaret Condors
Pearl Walker
John Wilker
Dorothy Gates
Woancés Kesh
Florence Stapleton
Local Society Notes Highlight Meetings and Visits
Mrs. Robert Weed hosts a service club meeting at her parents' home while Mrs. Walter Lashar and Miss Betty Leeds visit Dayton connections. Mrs. Ernest Otis undergoes appendectomy at Bridgeport Hospital. Busy Workers of Morris plan a gathering at Mrs. Grace Christie's home. Junior League luncheon with notable guests at Brooklawn Country Club. Open House hosted by C. G. Lawson and Mary Shepard with cards and dancing. Birth announced for Mrs. Wesler's daughter in Bridgeport Hospital. Elias Bowe School dance and card party slated with orchestra. Whis and Pinocchio games noted. Edgar White Burrill to present Current Events lectures next season. Colete Club to hold annual meeting in Fairfield with a barbecue lunch. Milford guest visits from Baltimore. Potty Priz tea house attendees at Redding Ridge. Means Women's Board of United Church to picnic at Fairfield Beach. attendees to notify by noon. Weather permitting, picnic moved to Thursday.
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Arthur Swan
Associated Junior Leagues of America
Willard Straight
Association
Leong Hudson
Bridgepory Hospital
Brooklawn Country Club
C. G. Lawson
Mary G. Shepnard
Business and Professional
The
United Church
T. N. Stevens
Ari
Fairfield Beach
Sherman T. Cole
Barnum
Eminent London Divine to Speak Here Tuesday
Dr Norwood of London will deliver an address at the United Congregational Church in Broad and Gilbert streets tomorrow night at seven, during his stay in the United States this month and June. A parish dinner precedes the event, with committee members appointed to arrange the United Church delegation.
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Congres
Norwood
Sic
London
United Congregational Church
Broad
Gilbert Streets
Oelock
Charles J2. Jefferson
Broadway Tabernace
New York
United Church
William F. Blibot
Chary Smith
Katherine Plumb
United Churea
Fashion shifts bring basques and short-waisted frocks back
The item notes a trend away from waistline pegs, with basques and short-waisted frocks reappearing in styles.
National Woman's Party Dedicates Buildings for Legislative Lighthouse
Washington witnesses the dedication of three buildings forming the Legislative Lighthouse for American women. Miss Belmont delivers the dedicatory address amid global dignitaries as President Harding sends a letter of regret. The ceremony includes tableaux honoring Clara Barton and Susan B. Anthony, a 2,000-strong procession, and the inclusion of historic documents in the cornerstone.
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National Woman’s Party
Washington
America
the Women of America
Miss Belmont
O. H. P. ‘Belmont
New York
National Woman's Party
Fish House
Harding
White House
John Gordon Battelle
Clara Barton
Susan F. Anthony
Marty
Toiday
United States
Capitol
James Monroe
Charlotte Pierce
Philadelphia
Claui McNaughton
Olympig. Brown
Neer Wam Marsons
Ella Spencer Muss
Sachow
League of’ American Pen Women
Lydig Hoyt
Watan
Red
Sarah Simonds
Leland
Bian
Mildred Dickerson
Marion
Ohio
Inez Haynes
Mamie Santonia
Baltimore
Vepy M Roucht
The
Milford Yacht Club Dinner Dance Draws 70 Guests
Milford May 21 About seventy guests attended the Milford Yacht Club dinner dance at the Larkin House Fort Trumbull Beach Saturday evening with attendees from New York Philadelphia Elizabeth Bridgeport New Haven and nearby areas. The room featured ship decor lilacs and flags. Commodore Franklyn L Coss Bridgeport presided as toastmaster. Guests included Andrew Patterson Gerald T White Harry M Merwin and many others as Perkins orchestra provided music.
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Milford
Milford Yacht Club
Larkin House
Fort Trumbull Beach
New York
Philadelphia
Elizabeth
Bridgeport
New Haven
Commodore Franklyn L. Coss
Andrew Patterson
Rudder Publishing Company
Gerald T. White
Rudder
First Selectman
Harry M. Merwin
W. 3. Putney
Toeseph Rowland
Perkins
Orchestra Niayed
John Anderson
Edw. Alderson
G. Arnold
F.C. Brotherton
Edward T. Buckingham
Blakeslee
Hazel Blakeslee
Aliss Grace
Commodore
Flit. Cognl
Lillian Copii
Carter
A. C. Gardner
de Hoerschmayer
Phila
P. J. Cogill
F. W. Ludington
Jas. T. Patterson
Sec
Y-H Rowland
Putney
Aert
Lorren Wilcox
Board of Gore
C. Arnole
Cogill
Jen
BR. Mager
James T. Patterson
D. He Rawlans
A. G. Bivel
L. Wilcox
Bright Summer Redecorating Ideas
The piece urges redecorating Winter worn rooms to cool them for summer with fresh color schemes and the latest materials. It promotes a riot of color, design ideas, and tips to refresh every room in the house.
Maria Caselotti Sings Gilda in Rigoletto at Polits Theatre
Maria Caselotti, appearing for the third time in public opera, charmed a large audience as Gilda in Verdi’s Rigoletto at Polits theatre. Riccardo Bonelli sang Rigoletto, while Caselotti’s coloratura and high notes earned praise despite modest stage presence.
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Gilda
Maria Caselothi
Polits Theatre Western
Riccardo Bonelli
Samuel Parker to Address Retail Board Meeting
Samuel Parker speaks to the Retail Board of the Chamber of Commerce at Stratfield Motel noon. He discusses Bridgeport Products Week and merchant efforts to boost sales last week of June. A report by Ballac, Taylor, and Syhuroan Day is expected to be read tomorrow. Out of town guests and Bridgeport prospects for manufacturing are expected.
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Chamber of Commerce
Stratfield
Samuel” Parker
Bridgeport
Ballac
Taylor
De Molay Degree Team to Visit Local Masons May 29
A 25 member degree team from Kansas City will arrive May 20 to attend a mass meeting for Masons at the Casino on State Street. The team will exemplify the De Molay degree for local Masons. The event is organized by ration committees amid growing interest in the new Order of De Molay chapter for young men aged 16 to 21.
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Kansas City
Smother
Order For DeMolay
State Street
de Molay
Iocal
Jocal Masonic Cirdes
Joen
Order of de Molay
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Susan Fowler
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Redding Ridge
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