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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1922
Page
18
The Bridgeport Oratorio Society plans its eleventh annual concert at the High School Auditorium tonight conducting by Arthur Fees. About 240 vocalists have trained for the recital promising a refined program and potential improvements on prior appearances.
A recent program features a large attendance over two months with Hans Kindler the noted cellist appearing. The organizers advertise a most interesting outlook and a wide variety of numbers in the program.
Lamorrow chair of the entertainment committee invites members to the Moose Hall for a dance tomorrow evening. Mrs. Trish Hand will provide the music. Bring shells to the event and enjoy a light supper served.
In Bridgeport and vicinity a slate of meetings is listed including the Bridgeport Athletic Club on Golden Hill Street, the City Council at 857 East Main, and numerous lodges such as Harmony, Mirra, and Pequonnoc. Public welfare and union gatherings are scheduled from Madison to Main Street, with clubs like the Republican and Workmen’s unions meeting in the evening.
The Demogratic Club staged a political smoker with over 206 men in attendance. Fred Ashley sang as the program’s principal, with Tah McGuinnies and John Awilas among organizers and James Quigiew, David A. Cronin, and others assisting as entertainers.
Waterbury reports 30 scarlet fever cases with no deaths so far. Health officials urge restraint on children's parties until further notice as the outbreak persists with slow but real spread. Dr L Kilmarny led a request to restrict gatherings and monitor the situation.
The Salutation tug carried 7,000 tons of Vy yas coal from England to New York, transferred to a barge there. Pollution control vows rely on a filtration system from Todd Shipyard Corporation to prevent discharge of bilge water. Freight routes and upcoming local events including a Wednesday dance and a Thanksgiving stag dinner are noted amid river traffic details.
A Jamaica lawyer, Russe AL, a New York professional, was fined for reckless driving in City Court. He was pursued Saturday night by Stratford and Bridgeport police. Charges listed, including costs, reflect a wavering infl. netted case.
Jaywhoe 3 Strayer new agent for the Palrfield county branch of the Ixaw England Tome of Litlle Wan G was overcomed at 9 heard pineotg peld last night at the home of Mrs Carl Graessar of Unquown Trill. Mrs Strayer was isa present and when they had Sven Introduced to the membery Mrs Strayer gave a shore tall on Child Welfare present ing ving many matters before thy board.
A citizenship course to be held at the Y M C A offers instruction on Constitution Federal and State history. It covers forms differences between seals and emblems, government structure, and duties of citizens. Joseph Boomon Kenaher is named as in charge.
A Knights of Columbus council hosts its annual Thanksgiving smoker at a Washington avenue home. The event features entertainment chair Hot 8 and an indoor program for attendees, reflecting the group’s social traditions.
An Easter morning donation supports a religious and social building fund linked to Henry Ford. The piece recalls Ford’s baptism and confirmation in Dearborn, notes his later tenuous church ties, and discusses questions about his beliefs, character, and influence on industry and philanthropy.
A bell installed at the railroad station informs travelers of train arrivals. One ring for east bound trains and two rings for west bound trains. The system is identical to the one used at the New Haven station.
County Game Warden Warts Ismith of Norwalk sighted a white deer near Wiltor during a hunting trip with friends. The deer is thought to be the only wild white deer in the state. Another deer of the same species is being cared for on the state farming grounds in Madison.
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