Library Day Celebrated at West End School
West End School marks Library Day with an afternoon program led by the Parent-Teacher Association and teachers. Kindergarten through room 7 perform Money Goose and fairy tale characters while rooms 8 to 16 present classic roles. Pupils in rooms 17 to 20 enact stories including Tom Sawyer and Peter Pan, emphasizing library use and reading.
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Howe
Henry N. Sanborn
Lrarian
Bridgeport Publig Brary
Ithe’ Wooater
Theiren
Mu Iitary
Xiss BR. i
Jack
Little Fred
Rally
Lord Faun' Leray
Robin Hood
Fisng Brinker
Ketel
Robinson Crusoe
Veteran Race Horse Boardman Bey Killed in Sherman
Boardman Bey a 30 year old veteran race horse, once a famed Danbury track star, was found suffering from mange on a Sherman farm and euthanized after Connecticut Humane Society agents intervened following complaints about lack of food and shelter. The horse’s owner, an elderly Sherman resident, had hoped for better care than the farm could provide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boardman Bey
Danbury
Wea
Sherman
Connecticut Gumane Society
Bherman
Humane Solety
Miss Helene Frankel Hosts Social Gathering
A Sunday evening party at the home of Miss Helene Frankel on a East 767 Street address featured refreshments, dancing, and social mingling. Attendees included Miss Ruth Hoffman, Miss Sarah Dole, Miss Tda Goldfarb, Miss Bora Ruberstain, Mr. and Mrs. If. Frankel, and many others from the local community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Ixelene Frantel
Efan“ack Avenue
al Franakel
Mrs
If. Frankel
G A R Veterans Honored At Bartlett Camp Night
G A R men served as special guests at Franklin Bartlett Camp Veterans Night. Di 1 Commander John Gallagher of Waterbury and Camp Commander C Garry Cortisa of Bridgeport led attendees to their places. Daughters of Veterans And Angeline Bartlett attended as program participants with the St Spangled Banner sung. Reverend J A Davis delivered the invocation and several department and post leaders spoke.
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Metera
Tincoln
Wranklin
Bartlett
Grand Army
Grand
John’ 8 Gallagher
Waterbury
C. Garry Cortisa
Thanksgiving Day Dance At Industrial Service Center
The Industrial Service Center at 1146 Barnum Avenue will hold its Thanksgiving Day dance Thursday from 3 to 6 PM. An orchestra will provide music and a specialty tango featuring Miss Eleanor Willey of Stratford and Morton Bulkley. Several novelty dances are planned, with a host of Bridgeport volunteers welcoming local youth.
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Barnum Avenue
Eleanor Willey
Stratford
Morton Bulkley
Bridgeport
Helen Grumman
Eebot Marsh
Frank & Trumbull
Walton Verguson
Robert Leckie
Robert Jessel
Irene Piegar
Anna Casper
Helen Bi
Homer R. A. Block Dies in Stamford at 86
Homer R. A. Block aged 86 a well known local musician died at his Atlantic Street home from heart trouble. He was a second degree Mason and a member of Pyramid Temple at Bridgeport.
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Stampord
Telagram Service
Homer R. A. Block
Atlantic Street
Jie
Pyramid Temple
Bridgeport
Christmas Tales and Shopping Notes in a Local Paper
The piece blends holiday reflections with shopping tips and small talk. Bettina and Harald discuss Christmas clubs and finances while Bet tina describes outfits at D. M. Read's and the Crawford Laundry offers dry cleaning services. The scene shifts to Thanksgiving plans and family gatherings as characters weave consumer details into seasonal life.
Miss Trautman to Wed James McCullough Tomorrow
Christine Trautman daughter of Mrs. Margaret Trautman will marry James J McCullough of 42 Center Street tomorrow evening at 7 20 in St Augustine's rectory. Rev Joseph Ganley to perform the ceremony. The gown is tan satin crepe with a matching hat. A bouquet of white chrysanthemums for the bride. Mrs John R McKeen will be matron of honor in coral brown crepe with a matching hat and yellow bouquet. A family reception will follow at the bride's home before a short wedding trip. They will reside on Washington Avenue after returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester C. Marshall
Methodist Cu
Mather Bilton
Martha Johnson
Levender
Chrysantaeniupis
Stelle
Bernice Cortright
Meren Calkins
Edge. Findlay
Mount Vernon
Fildred McIntyre
Mwinanor Monpon
Ming Helen Whitehead
Wheaton College
Tullian Phillips
Mangiret
Portee
Margaret Plinth
Stuant
Goucher College
Samuel Lunden
Boston
Rose Street
Whaj
Bridgeport High School
Bridgeport Public
Lillian Phillips
Elizabeth Clarke
Edaith Nelson
Hsther Pklof
Misa Helen Cook
Irvinia Bristol
Mary Bidwell
Mabel Firnias
Bigg Elizepeth Egert
Gertrude Keneagh
Janet Rozene
Helen Sharron
Virginia Sterling
Elizabeth Fitzgibbons
Mareel Clark
Christine Trautman
Margaret Trautman
Washington ‘Avenue
James J. Brie Gullough
Centar Street
St. Augustine’s Church
Joseph Ganley
Mias ‘Trautman
John R. McKeen
Washington Avenue
Final hearing on Benham claims in probate court
A probate commission held its final meeting to report on competing claims against the $1000 Benham estate. The major claim involves a $29,000 insurance payout linked to Benham's widow and a loan to First National Bank. Mrs Benham contends the money was personal and seeks state compensation. The commission is chaired by Charles S. Cantiela with attorneys Richardon and George H. Woods. Benham, a junior officer at First National Bank, died in a January car accident.
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Brant Neil Benham
Banham
Nia Insuran
First National Bank
Benhan
Wits
I ‘Sa S
Renhem
Charles S. Cantiela
Chaftanen
Richard |On
George H. Woods
Menham
National
Hank
Thien Wiccougohs Cases At Emergency Hospital
Victims of severe hiccup attacks treated at the emergency hospital yesterday bring the four day total to five. Patients listed include Joseph Gurpey 220 Mountain Grove Street Raymond H Seward 23 Meadow Brook Road Fairfield and Sally Mobler 2016 Main Street.
Anniversary Party Honoring Fifteenth Year at Stratford Ave
Mr. and Mrs. John Mills of 1803 Stratford Avenue were entertained at a party for their fifteenth wedding anniversary. An orchestra played, a fine dinner was served, and guests included Alvin Mills, Healey, Casco, Stearns, Grady, Cornelius Healey, Norton, Silk of Norwalk, Cliggette and friends from New Haven, New York, Hartford, and Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelius Healey
J. RB. Norton
Marie
Silk
Norwalk
Dennis Cliggette
Helen Cliggette
Pessy Scolan
New Haven
W. S. Murphy
New York City
L Thompson
Hartford
A, TL Stamgood
Boston
Local clubs host whist and card parties this weekend
The Tiwebird Democratic club hosts a whist and pinceuse evening in Strafford and Union avenues with prizes. The American Legion holds a weekly card party on Golden Hill street at 8 30, with prizes. Blessed Sacrament church women meet at Union school hall at 2 15. Calanthe Temple sisters plan a meeting at 1250 Main Street with candidates.
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Tiwebird Digitel Democratic Club
Strafor
Union
American Legion
Golden Hi
S. Sadie
Edy Ch Driscoll
Wiliam McCauley
Wyam ‘Mallroy
Smdies
The
Blessed Sacrament Church
Union Prevus
George Billaon
Calanthe Temple
Pythian
Main Street
Progressive Women's Republican Club
Lina Mitchell
North Avenue
Hall School
Challinor
Willow Street
Silver wedding party grand with guests from several towns
Many guests from Waterbury Ford Derby Stratford and York attended the silver wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. William C. Tenthan at 32 Elmwood Avenue. The home was decorated in silvery and orange with a long list of attendees including Connerty Connerly Walsh Lusk O'Brien Hague Hanley McCullough Mor Wollam and Gonnerty among others.
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Waterbury
Ford
Derby
Strauford
York
William C. Tenthan
Lmwond Avenue
Eenty
J. Connerty
Danbury
Connerty
Ming
Mary Connerly
Tohn Connerly
Washington
Curtis Virtually Agreed As Leader In Senate
Kansas Senator Curtis appears chosen to succeed Lodge as Republican Senate leader. Warren withdraws, clearing path for Curtis after talks with party factions. If confirmed at the Friday conference, Curtis would control key committees including Appropriations and oversee a harmony-focused leadership move.
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Curtis
Senate
Washington
Kansas
Lodge
Flear Jendde
Warren
Wyoming
Ater Wadsworth
New York
Watson
Indiana
Gore
New England
Senate Appropriations Committee
House
Carlia
T Portad
Casselotti Pupils Star in Opera Scenes at Park Theatre
Scenes from grand opera and tableaux vivants drew a full audience as Casselotti Opera Company showcased soloists including 14 year old Marie Louise Caselotti daughter of Guida Caselotti. Guest artist Juign Dale Molle sang Conte Gi Luna in Verdi Trovatore while Josephine Patuzzi impressed as Santuzza in Cavalleria Rusticana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casselotti Opera Company
Park Theatre
Caselotti
Bmaris-Louise Caserotti
Aauxhter
Guida Caseletti
Europe
Juigh Dale Molle
San ‘Carlo Opera Company
Conte Gi Luna
Josephing Sapet
Leonora
Josephine Patuzzi
Santuzze
Sanicrerm Skin Treatment Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement touts Sanicrerm a water soluble skin treatment that dissolves poisons from the skin to cure pimples eczema and other eruptions. It claims rapid action with itching relief and healing, backed by a money back guarantee and wide availability at Hindle Drug Stores and Wartigan Drug Co.
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Gmtooth
Clos Ag
Wartigan Drag Co
Pure Cream Stop Catarrh and Colds Advert
A dated advertisement promotes Migy Cream Balm as a nasal antiseptic to relieve catarrh and colds. It claims the balm loosens nasal passages, stops hawking, and allows easier breathing with a small bottle from a druggist.
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West End School
Queen Cale
Carl Mayer
Miles St
Bridgeport, Cona
Helene Frankel
Bartlett Camp
Trandman
Digtalan
John 8. Gallagher
Department
J. W. Dawn
Adj
BE. T. Abbot
E. R. Rugg
R ‘A. King
T. Champion
New Jersey
Wiliam H. Sfart
Service Center
Sresigian
Natalie
Evelyn
Bettina
Dex
Santa Claus
Santa
Tpo
Santa Ge
Wat
Christ Neal
Simas
Harald
Harold
Ahttina
Camerling
Beauty Pater
Kamerling
Helling
Fat Man
Christrane
Bronnon
Nother
Eulith
D. M. Read
Craveford Laundry
Crawford
Audi
Tarraye
Faanity
Tae
Esther Bilton
Wedsornbaker
Dr. Marshall
Miss Trautman
James McUllough
Benham
Thien
American Institute of Banking
Stratfield
Ik. P. Nichols
Mirst National Bank
Ray Goebel
City Nations
Ralph Hi
Ray Whitney
Mecies and Farmers
Mary Sullivan
American Bank, and Trust Company
John J. Salamon
Staples and Company
D. Tobin
First Wnational
Ray Thibault
City Savings
Weshr
Women's Club
Thington Park
M. B. Church
W. Parris Pont
W. F
Harold E. Conley
Brewster Street
Bridgeport Hospital
Conley
Alice Sammis
William Patterson
Newark
N. J
Chicago
James F. Walsh
Noble Avenue
James Francis, Jr
St. Vincent's Hospital
Walsh
Genevieve A. Powers
Savannah
Georgia
Yvon W. Secton
F.B. Oliver
Stratford Avenue
George SchenerMann
Carrol Avenue
Gladys W. Davis
Willam Albraham
Tas
Avenne
Frank Kaseak
Julia Kayseak
Graham Strtee
Church of the Holy Name
Father Carnicky
Ing
Helen E. Rawson
Joseph Rawson
Sims Street
Raymond McNamara
J. F. McNamara
Fra
Mont Street
Avelock
Richard KF. Moore
Noe
Misa Ruth Miller
South Benson Road
Fatrald
Kansan
Caselott
Che Dr
Ireland
Switzerland
France
D. M
Cts
R. B. Smith
Sebec
Addeaon
Ghlover
GAS Appliance Exchange, Inc
Bridgeport Gas Tight Company
Phone Barnunm
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