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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1920

Page

9

Victor Artists Shine In A Delightful Poti Theatre Program

A crowd at Poti theatre enjoyed a varied night of Victor singing stars led by Billy Murray and Henry Burr. The program featured Burr’s rich tones and popular solos, duets with Campbell, and contributions from John Meyer, Frank Croxton, Fred Van Epps, and Barney Carney. A balanced quartet and clever selections, including Profiteering Blues, delighted hundreds as Enoch was warmly welcomed.

Victor Ciyheaxtiees Poti‘ Theatre Billy Murray Aid More Tan Monroe Sliver Misseo Cohen Joni Henry Burry Henry Burr Campbell Home Sweet Home John Meyer Frank Croxton Fred ‘van Epps Rank Banta Artiats Filly Sucray Carmencita Barney Carney sonKa Quertette Thice Enoch

New Haven Paint and Clay Club Exhibits

The New Haven Paint and Clay club opens its third little pictures exhibition at the free public library. It features oils water color pastel engraving and drawing under 320 square inches, juried November 29 by a panel including Clinton Balnyer Chanting Cabot Theodore Diedrickeen William F. Hopson Mabel La Farge Elizabeth Luqviens and John D. Whiting. John J. H. Downes is club president this year.

New Haven Free Public Library New Havon Clinton Balnyer Cabot Theodore Diedrickeen Willam F. Hopson Mabel la Farge Etzabeth Luqviens John D. Whiting John J. H. Downes

Y M C A Auxiliaries Meet For 26th Conference

The 26th annual Connecticut Y M C A Woman's Auxiliaries conference met at United Church Parish House. F D Fagg spoke in the morning and Benjamin F Marshell of Connecticut College for Women spoke in the afternoon. Officers and committees were named for the coming year.

Connecticut Y. M. C. A. Woman's Auxiliaries United Church Parish House F. D. Fagg Benjamin F. Marshell Connecticut College For Women Clarence F. R. Jenne Ezra T. Bates Walter R. Denis W. H. Hoffman Waterbury H. F. Carter Ansonia F. H. Shapard New Haven Mra. Hy P.ac D. Ies FP. B. Porter W. D. Hood Winsted Mary Schofield Stamford A. E. Fones Bridgeport Edwin Hill Warwick Fannie Levo Torrington L. C. Warner Naugatuck J. BE Underhill New London E. F. W. Gillespie W.D. Willams Hartford Mra Fountain Middletown George Hinman Willimantic B. Morse

McManus Narrow Escape in Milford Auto Crash

Dr James P McManus of Bridgeport escaped serious injury after his car was sideswiped by a vehicle driven by Edward Strickland of Wrathit Beath on the Milford highway west of the Milford Green. Strickland faces charges of driving without proper attention and reckless driving.

Milford Specter James P. McManus Main Street Bridgeport Edward Strickland Laurel Avenue Wrathit Beath Milford Green Strick-laud

Finger Tip Glove Cleaner Ad from Howiendy Goods Co

An advertisement touts LESCO The Great Cleaner for white kid glove tips claiming it cleans without affecting rings or odors and allows immediate wear. It notes the cleaner is readily purchasable at Howiendy Goods Co and emphasizes ease of use on the glove tips rather than the entire glove.

LESCO Howiendy Goods Co

Meets and Weds Little Canadian in Three Days

Harry Ginsberg of 75 Columbia Place woos a Montreal born Canadian bride after announcing engagement on Tuesday and wedding on Wednesday. The Prescott & Co. assistant sales manager returns from a business trip to Canada where romance began at a Montreal dinner. The couple receives broad welcomings from Bridgeport and Montreal friends.

Bridgeport Harry Ginsburg Columbia Place Mother Goose McGrungy Montreal L Rosenburg

Italy teeters toward a possible military coup

The Times Milan correspondent reports Italy, once aflame with Bolshevik fears, now appears poised for a military coup d etat. Dannunzio is named as a potential dictator, with Lenin said to back his actions as part of a Soviet influence. Premiers and major papers face criticism for perceived weakness as Glolutti’s government may not endure.

London Times Milan Italy Bolahevigin D’annunzio Avand D'annunzio Moscow Lenine Andan Ag Premisr

Way Veterans to Hold Annual Ball

The Raymond J Harris post Veterans of Foreign Wars will hold its second grand annual military ball on Armistice night November 14 at the State street Casins. Raymond Hargraves is committee chairman with Mayor Wilson and Mire Z Pollan as guests of honor. Prominent Bridgeport women provide the pattern for the event and uniforms will be worn by all Bridgeport post members.

Raymond J. Harris Veterans of Foreign Wars State Street Raymond Iargraves Wilson and Mire Organieation Tre Patronesdee Bridgeport Bridgeport Post Hargraves John Robert Kelly J. Knox Thomes Jhea George Tuttle

Democrats Plan Fairfield Rally in Sherman Hall

The Democrats of Fairfield announce an old fashioned rally tomorrow night in Sherman hall under the Democratic Town Committee. Don C Seitz of the New York World and other speakers will discuss the big issue of the campaign. A street parade with red fire works and music by the Wagnows Drum and Fire corps precedes the meeting, starting at 7 29 o clock. Hugh Dale will preside.

Democrats of Fairfell Democratic Town Committee Don C, Seitz The New York World Sherman Hall Wagnows Drum and Fire Corps Hugh Dale

Busmen Brace for Traffic Rise as Fares Increase

Busmen prepare for a traffic uptick with trolley fares rising to ten cents effective November 1. City jitneys expect more buses to visit, adding to the large fleet already in service. Busmen say no fare increase for them and new schedules will be issued this week. City officials have not commented on trolley company management, but aldermen may act soon.

Ume Sérvine Oll Telms Orease Farg Trolley Tracy Company

Exiled Premier Back in Greece

Demetrios Gounaris former premier and minister of war and opposition leader returns to Greece after three years in exile to stand for election. He was exiled by the Allies as undesirable before King Constantine was dethroned and returns with government assurance he will not be molested by police under an existing warrant.

Athens Get Demetrios Gounaris Greece Gouneris Constantine Skouloudig Ven Sselos

Milford Thieves Take Pennies In Pie Destruction

Milford on October 24 reports a burglary at the Star restaurant on River Street. Thieves shattered a window to enter after closing at about two, stole pennies, and wrecked tables floors and walls with pies as petty retaliation. Proprietor Charles Hecktor reported the loss and damage.

Milford Piagana Star River Street Charley

Charity Bridge at Mrs. Leeds' Home

Mrs Norman Leeds of Mill ITN avenue opens her home Friday afternoon for charity bridge. The Thursday luncheon club supports the Bridgeport Protective Association with a series of entertainments to aid the association and its Myrtle avenue home. Invitations for about fourteen tables have been issued.

Norman Leeds Mill Itn Avenue Charity ‘Bridge Bridgeport Protective Association Myrtle Avenue Mins Beaghryn Howitt

Social notes and gatherings from a Connecticut town

Mrs Horace Wilmot hosted a tea for Miss Eugenia Barker and Hubert Morfrey with Ophelia rose buds as centerpiece. Guests included Mrs Alsin C Brent and Mrs George Holmes Edwards. Several parties and luncheons followed for Barker and Barker's wedding on November 4.

Horace Wilmot Coleman Street Eugenia Barker Hubert Morfey Ophelia Rosebuds Al~sin C. Brent George Holmes Edwards Ethel Sterling Marjorie Brat Miss Barker Helen Grumman Hew Phyllis Dorothy Tomlinson Edwards Brooklawn Country Club Bertram Almaworth Edward J. Barlow Ralph Blackburn Mian Wenrielta Blake C. G. Williame Maturin B. Waldo Herbert Wakefield Denzel C. Patterson J. Carleton Sterling

Christmas Seal Sale Planned by State Tuberculosis Commission

The state tuberculosis commission announced plans for its annual Christmas seal sale to fund preventive and educational work. Headquarters opened in the ste camtol with directors named Wubert Sedewick and Mabel Burd. The sale will run in December and aims to raise about 106000 to support clinics, nursing, and sanitarium treatment for Connecticut’s 19 400 cases, with emphasis on early home care and preventive efforts.

State Tuberculosis Commission Ste Camtol Wubert Sedewick Ang Mish Mabel Burd Socret Ganstoria Ta Anning Hartford New Haven Bridgeport Cithex Red Cyroks Smiall American Legion Connecticut the Lagion

Bankruptcy Petition Filings From New Haven Grocer

Fauste Arregono a Bridport grocer filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in New Haven on Saturday. Debtor lists unsecured debts of 2609.28 dollars and assets of 1080 dollars, including 720 in stock. Read & Tullock, wholesale grocers in New Haven, hold a general claim of 120 dollars.

Fauste Arregono Rocer New Haven Arredono Minor Read & Tullock

Read Co Cash Discount Sale Ad

Read Co advertises men and boys wear with discounts from $57.50 to $39.50 in sizes up to 54, featuring a Bacond floor display.

Dresses for Little Girls in Ginghams and Palmer Linen

Dresses for little girls in pink and white blue and white and black and white ginghams of extra fine quality with high waists and quaint mid Victorian styling. Sizes 1 to 4 years for the ginghams and 6 to 14 years for the blue Palmer linen pieces with red braid trims and front lacings. Trailor Section neceaid Door.

Palmer

New Fownes Duplex Cloth Gloves Arrive This Autumn

Autumn stock introduces gloves in a leather-like Fownes Duplex Cloth that washes like linen. Brown and white with yellow lining and a wrist strap, suited for cold street wear at 3.00 a pair. Gauntlets have six buttons and embroidered backs at 2.00. Chamoisette gloves with two clasps in multiple colors and silk lining cost 2.65.

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Paint and Clay Club Y. M. C. A. Auxildiardss DI. McManus Harry Ginsberg Laurel National Press Frose Fairfield Don C. Seitz Charity Bridge Mrs Protective Association Caries G. Sanford Susan Sanford Bridgewstar John P. Willamson Brooklawn George Hawley Yale Travis A. Garing Park Avenue de Aparew Sawyer Manchester B G. Blaisdell Portmouth Aerand George A. Bowers Nashua Congregational Churches of Park Street Congregational Church Albert Lavery Rose Short Noble Will Morles Court Glee Club Iwin Dungan Herbert Strout Kathryn Hewitt Sarah Tunt Judith Sandberg Plather Priint Mary Beardaley Society of Olivet Church Charles Crowel Harlem Avenue C. H. Ambler Eigen Stratford Christ Church Parish William Lyon Phelps Fale University United Ofuren Willam Cullen Bryant Lee Dodd Wilson Girls’ Friendly Soctary Episcopal Suocess Christchurch Greenwich Stuart Tyson Princeton George H. Ferris Freankiinoa PF. Smith Lucy Young James M. Murray Harry Modine Misa Viola Modine Society of Maynone State Capitol Plymouth Rock George & Godard Society WIT Godard John Coleman Adams Tuberculosis Commission of State Plymouth Mermola Co Garfeld Neceaid Door Bammum Post Publishing Co Bain‘ Floors Marcel J. C. Bartlett Parker Marge Barnum Bridgapert Cani Nestle Mostle New York Bellew Mali Cor
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