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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1924
Page
15
Glasgow Kentucky woman Mrs Macdy Waller was told she could not live without surgery. After four bottles of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound her pain faded, appetite returned, and she regained strength and nerves. She resumed duties as a dressmaker and feels much improved.
The Cameo theatre offers patrons a premiere selection of plays in Bridgeport with a focus on quality productions. The advertisement hints at a standard of presentation and audience experience, inviting readers to attend upcoming performances.
The first Wednesday Afternoon Musical Club program at Stratfield drew a large audience whose applause included encores. Afra Anderson led a mixed program of vocal and instrumental solos and quartets featuring Judith L Flather, Charles Ogren, Vaughn Wheeler, George Taylor, Arline Juederer, and Mary Louie Peck among others. The lineup included cantos, piano solos by Arlene Lederer, a juvenile violin solo by Wilma Feckels, and soprano Satie, with collaborations by Mary Feck and Leaha Joel.
A brief item from the New Haven Register notes a conversation about a young woman described as attractive, paired with a suggestive remark about her past. The snippet reflects a social comment rather than a formal report.
At the end of the first period, Congress High School announced an honor roll of 36 students. Those achieving 90 percent or higher are included, featuring John Monahan, Maurice Shapiro, Boward Vion, Walliam Wendell, Walter Anderson, Edward Wall, and others.
In Minneapolis on November 12 the county attorney submitted charges alleging violation of the corrupt practices act in support of Senatorial candidate Thomas D Schall who defeated Senator Magnus Johnson. The submission was made to the Hennepin County Grand Jury for consideration.
A wedding at St Peter's Church yesterday morning joined Miss Mary A Maraffi of 744 Hancock Avenue and William A Malone, son of Mrs Julia Malone of 95 Lewin Street. The ceremony featured yellow chrysanthemum decor, music by Catherine McGrath and Carl Larson, and bridesmaids Dora Maraffi with blue and silver lace gowns. The couple, who will reside at 13 Naap Street after a December 1 homecoming, left for a wedding trip after a reception at the bride’s home.
Mrs Susan Hawley Davis organizes a benefit concert for Universalist Women's Day at the Universalist church next Monday evening. Featured performers include Mrs Frederick R. Fish, Mrs Charles Youd, John Kirk, the Beethoven trio, James Gormiey, Mrs Mary Hill Flincheliffe, Mrs Maria North of New Blaxen, Miss Harriet Woodruff of New Fishen, and Miss Esther Bradley of Meriden from Bridgeport, New Haven and Meriden.
New Century Players will present two plays at Gaylord Farm sanitarium Wallingford on Saturday evening under the direction of Miss Grace Dalrymple Clarke. Players will depart the city by auto at o oclock. Casts include Peter Petrove Harry Hawley Katharine Treadwell Malvina Pilkington Herbert Mason Harold Plumb Grace Jepson Hopson and Herbert Minor in A Bunch of Roses and Mary Betty Richmond John Wesche Larry J. Hawley Maylah Balloch Shaltenburner Timothy Fellon Herbert Iffinor in The Man in the Bowler Hat.
The Park board awarded Hubbell and Jaynes Co. the 8500 dollar contract to build 650 feet of bulkhead on the western side of Pleasure Beach between the new bridge and the jetty. Unsuccessful bidders included T. A. Scott Co. of New London C. W. Blakeslee Co. of New Haven and Bridgeport Dredge and Dock Co. Work to begin immediately to prevent erosion of the island by the sea.
James Small, a successful Democratic candidate for selectman, spent only ten dollars on election expenses. The Democratic town committee received a single donation of ten dollars.
Letters from a busy family describe Christmas planning and savings. Natalie Dear Evelyn notes children joining clubs, banking, and gift shopping at local shops. They praise community services, laundry and bakery groups, and a sense of steady routine in daily life.
An advertisement touts Fairyfoot as a quick painless bunion relief used by over 75,000 in six months. It promises instant relief and removal of the cause of bunions while wearing tight shoes, with a money back guarantee if relief is not achieved.
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