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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1924

Page

13

Menke Hosts Veiled Social Evening for Miss Hirst

Miss Anna A Menke of 117 College avenue hosted a small party at her home for Miss Vera Hirst of Kossuth Street. Dancing was the main feature with games and refreshments. recitations were also performed by W Johnson and others. attendees included Miss Barkon Harerty Golden Frickson Hirst Menke Thompson and Doherty.

Anna A. Menke Clegend Avenue Vera Hirst Kossuth Street Tuntheon Wees Fosaph,Miller W. Robertohnson Misaona Barkon Caroline, Harerty Biss Ida Golden Hilds Frick

Healy New Alderman Had No Expenses

Election expense returns filed with town Clerk Joseph F Wisler yesterday show that William Healy a successful Republican candidate for alderman in the Third district spent talking in his campaign Alderman Wilbert Sanford president of the Common Council who was reelected to a fourth term contributed $20 to the Republican campaign fund Democrats spent $150 in the seventh district according to the statement of Frank A Cassidy party treasurer

Joseph F. Wisler William Healy Iderman Wilbert Sanford Common Council Frank A. Cassidy

Mello glo Beauty Cream Ad Promises Soft Clear Complexion

An advertisement touts Mello glo Beauty Cream as a rapid solution for a whiter clearer complexion. It claims purifying effects, fading imperfections, and a childlike smooth, soft skin after applying before retiring.

Hall Troupe 10 Presents Minstrel Show This Evening

The Hall Minstrel troupe performs a program of jokes songs and dances at Blessed Sacrament hall Union avenue to benefit the church building fund. Directors Miss M Maloney and A J Farian direct a cast including Sambo and Bates roles with Rastus moonshine and other nicknames among singers dancers and the chorus.

Blessed Sacrament Hall Union Avenue Church Building Fund M. Maloney A. J. Farian Joseph Cummings Sambo Edwin Evers Bates Albert A. Farian Rastus Raymond House Tessie ‘Mclachlan Moonshine William Rae Colddust Kenneth Burran Snowwhite Charles Kraut Black Jack Robert T. Fa Fan Mose Irvine Schollerbon Michael Kranyek the . Extra Arthur J. Parian Shirley Daskamn May Margaret Parsy Milicent Daskam Tunice Emmons Berniar Walshard Redden William Tar Edmund Neary Charles Wright J Wilson Hivelyn McN Catherine McNt June Paul Edward Hurley Elizbeth Ayres Seba Arr May Bear Vivian Brown Anta Fogarty Hogabeth Hajdu Sheva Lassen Catherine Murphy Taura McLeod Anna Shutyak Betty Vargoshe Davin

Italian cream pottery table ornament with two figures

A remarkable Italian table decoration features a cream colored pottery compote formed by two standing figures holding a bowl. Candlesticks on the piece hold four candles, creating an elegant decorative table centerpiece.

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Public Address by Monsignor Doyle Set Near

One public address by Monsignor Barry Doyle will be the only outside church talk in Bridgeport, announced last night. A big public mass meeting is planned in about two weeks, with Doyle, a veteran Europe and Palestine service chaplain, expected to speak at Catholic churches citywide.

Clonsignor Barry Doyle Mylie Philadelphia Europe Palestine Purke Anrmy Near East Eakers America Sunjig

Editor to Speak at Annual Manufacturers Dinner

Merle Thorpe editor of the nation's Business official publication of the United States Chamber of Commerce will address the annual meeting and dinner of the Manufacturers association Tuesday November 18. Officers will be elected and the dinner follows at 6 30 p.m. in the Stratfield hotel ballroom. Women guests are invited. John L. Davis New Britain district governor Lions Club humorist and philosopher and pastor will present Dimensions of Man. The Manufacturers chorus conducted by George Hadley will sing during dinner.

Merle Thorpe Nation's Business United States Fae John L. Davis New ‘Britain Lions Lab Philospher New

High School China Shop Musical Promises Notable Talent

The 80 voice chorus rehearses for The China Shop operetta at the Higg school auditorium. A cast of about 75 students features Warren Messmes as Sing Fon and Catherine Waterbury as Lotus Blossom. production staff includes Mrs. Sara Sherman Pryor and Alvin Brent. The show runs in November with leading roles and a plot about wealth, marriage, and community.

Higg ‘School Sudcess China Shop B. EL Mus.cal Arthur Feyint Musikal Warren Messmes Catherine Waterbury Sara Sherman Pryor Alvin ©. Brent Margaretta Anderson Hata Osman Jesus Beans Roy Morris David Greenburg Fat Sng Theo van Tassle Lydia Risi Ina Magnugsen Lotus Blossom Jascot Karratz Charles ‘Ritchell Wun Tun Wred Chass Tanoya Lotus George Burns Chunk Philip Flocca Mush Lush Wilbur Darcy

Young Men’s Christian Association Directors Report Activity Rise

Directors of the Young Men’s Christian Association met yesterday and heard reports of broad activity across departments. Membership increased by 68 from last year, a business men’s health program enrolled 70 men for tailored gym exercises, and Albem Waterman oversees the program. The association supports church groups, grew from 300 to 1,296 participants since 1901, and installed a new dining hall and kitchen at Gilbert Street. Educational department notes strong student tuition and record registration.

Men's Christian Association George H. Woods Albem Waterman M.C. A Gilbert Street Wdil

Black Rock Children Present Book Pageant

A pageant for National Book Week was presented by Black Rock children at the Parent-Teacher meeting yesterday under Mrs. Constance Sherwood. The cast included Harriet Carley Kathleet Harriman Mildred Richmond Zidmune Bartha Harold Barkovitz Jack Merlitz Margaret Haffling Marguerite Morgan William McEnany Justine Clarkson Catherine Callahan Naomi Weller Dorothy Flanagan Zigmond Pogiko Donald Polson John Loman Peter Pan Helen Dikeman and others.

Black Rock Noi Mee Harold Barkowvitz Jack Horner Jack Merlitz Lady Bug Margaret Haffling Jack Jul Marguerite Morgan Wiliam McEnany Justine Clarkson Little Red Riding Hood Catherine Callahan Cinderella Naomi Weller Hansel Gretel Rhey Garrison Maiken Carigan Mary Ruth McKay Viola Hurlburt Halen Sherwood Ward Fauntleray

Births and Marriages Record Update for Maxwell Caufield Families

Birth notices announce four daughters for William and Caroline Maxwell of 1878 Stratford Avenue and a son for Barry and Alyta Caufield of 648 North Avenue, both on November 10. Marriage notices record George William Blelden aged 81 marrying Anna Streat and Alice Blanefield aged 23 at 648 Howard Avenue.

William and Caroline Maxwell Stratford Avenue Barry Alyta Caufield North Avenue George William Blelden Anna Streat Alice Blanefield Howard Avends

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Menke Miss Hirst Monsignor Doyle Che D Read Co Philippines Catherine Watersury Black Rock Che D.f Taupe Verona Rose and Taupe Verona Axminster and Velvet Axminster Crainleinh Fabrics Craigleigh Craigleigh Coats the Rock Shop Main St North Ave Ina Claire Ralalaiab Abdominal Hastings Corset Shop Florence Elizabeth Stratford Arehive
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