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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1926

Page

16

Valentino's Own Life Story at Deauville Casino

Valentino reflects on decline, vanity, and ruined dreams as Deauville’s casino scene exposes tired, desperate men and unhappy women. He critiques wealth’s hollow lure while touring Normandy, dining, and observing outfits, art, and social masks. The piece previews the next installment of the romance.

Red Olph Valentino Deausille Ang Tris Sheik Deauville Natacha Ceactians Tineel Gokt

Newtown to Seek War Memorial and Park Plan

In Newtown Huntingtown district Jewish residents observed Yom Kippur with services led by Re Samuel Steinfeld. Prof Luther W Bahney will speak to the Men’s club Tuesday night while Charles F Beardsley hosts and Rev Dr Gesner secures Bahney. A meeting September 30 at Beach Memorial Library aims to form a permanent war memorial committee and consider a small park at Main Street head, with plans to honor all wars and veterans. Corbett Williams, Joseph Kenny, John Prendergast and Edward Pituscher took a Bear Mountain trip Sunday.

Newtown Huntingtown Samuel Steinfeld Luther W Bahney The Trove Manufacturing Company Waterbury Charles F. Beardsley Hest Richmann H. Gesner Bahrey Mexico Alt Tarde Beach Memorial Ulam Od. Corbett Williams Joseph Kenny John Prendenzast Edward Pituschier Bear Mountainridge

Dikes Break Floods Farms Across Florida Sea Lake Okeechobee

The south shore of Lake Okeechobee flooded as dikes broke after a wind and rainstorm early Saturday. Farmland and early winter crops were inundated. Moorhaven and Clewiston faced rising water from the northeast. Palm Beach canal overflow swamped East Bend 13 highway, but traffic could continue. A houseboat and large launch were washed ashore. no lives were reported.

Sebring Okeechabes Moorhaven Clewiston Connora Eaat Bend Palm Beach Canal

It Must Be Lou Fy and Glamour at the Lyric Palace

The Lyric screens It Must Be Lou Fy praised as a year’s laugh and cry picture featuring Col Jeen Moore. Eddie Scho field and a vaudeville act headline the bill at the Lyric. Also on the Palace program is Blarney with Tom Meighan in a political drama full of romance and tragedy.

Lou Fy Lyrie Theatre Col Jeen Moore New York Eddie Schofield

Poll theatre opens with Sharon De Vries Revue and more

Vaudeville's costliest pre sentations headline at Poll theatre starting to ley. Miss Sharon De Vries Revue with twelve dancing nymphs is headlining. The act was conceived by De Vries with music by Divi Barton. A wealth of scenery and effects enhances the proceedings. Also at Poll is Which One a satire with six artists. Bob Willis shares coed stories. Mars Baker and Beryl Gray are delegates from Laughland with speedy propaganda and new songs. The Zelita Brothers perform new feats of equilibrium. Here came The Big Parade and its praise. De Mille's Her Man O War with William Boyd and Jetta Gondal is praised for pathos and romance. A Yankee Joodle Duke with Ralph Graves closes the Sennett program.

Poll Vaudeville Toley Sharon de Vries Miss de Vries Divi Barton Bob Willis Hareadway Mars Baker Beryl Gray Laughland Zelita Brothers William Boyd Atar Jetta Gondal Jeanie Macpherson Mack Sennett Ralph Graves Sennett Funmakers Voll

Ivey All Want Something a Timedy at Park Theater

A farce titled They All Want Something by Courtenay Savage opens at the Park Theater for two nights September 27 28. Produced by Herman Gantvoort the comedy follows suitors contending for a beauty in Ridgefield with a tramp disguise driving events and a planned great fete that goes awry when a writer cannot attend and a boastful impersonation ensues. The Kilbourne family social circle is tested as the house is infiltrated by the ruse culminating in a riot after the impersonation is exposed. The New York premiere is slated for October 4 with a cast noted for novelty.

Courtenay Savage EG J Rath Patla Velphin Park Theater Herman Gantvooort Connec- Hcat Ridgefell Howmeholl Kilbourne Xon Rawens Mia Kilbourne Mr. Gantycort New York Charlea Abbe

Fig Leaves at Cameo Delights Sunday Night Patrons

The Cameo theatre screened Fig Leaves to strong audience applause and hearty laughter. Olive Borden portrayed Eve with charm and comedy opposite George O'Brien as Adam. A fashion review prologue titled The Evolution of Dress showcased models and vibrant stage effects, running through Wednesday.

Cameo Theatre Eve Garden of Eden Olive Borden Adam George O'Brien Hede Ax Adam Esther Halston Prettiea Rockwell & Co Carl ¥. Larson Condr

Park Theater to Present Hidden Treasure Musical

In a 1944 Park theatre matinee advertisement Hurtig and Sea-Man stage a colored musical piece about a man chasing gold amid a near riot. The plot features Amos Bugg allegedly tossing 604 gold pieces into Goose Alley backyards and ends with a character sent to a psychopathic ward for observation after no treasure is found. Principal players include Eddie Hunter Le Roy Broomfield Alberta Perkins George W. Cooper.

Hurtig Sea- Man Park Theatre Raatus Skunktgn Talme Mobile Cotton Trust Amos Bugg Goose Alley Eddie Hunter le Roy Broomfield Alberta Perkins George W. Cooper Peor Nutt Tf&ken Psychopathe

Mexican Troops Beat Yaqui Rebels Near Campamento

Federal forces defeated Yaqui rebels in the Yacqui valley Sonora near Campamento Del Oro. General Francisco Manzo reports heavy casualties on both sides with numerous dead and wounded left on the field. The clash was dispatched from Mexico City via Calles’ office.

Mexico City Campamento del Oro Yacqui Valley Sonora Francisco Manzo Calles Yaauly Federata

Contrast Study as Pastor McDermott's Sermons Topic

Pastor Wiliam RL McDermott delivered morning and evening sermons at the Washington Bats church. The morning theme titled A Study in Contrast explored the phrase Son, Remember, while the evening message The Man of the Hour drew from Kiijah. Both sermons were well received by attendees.

Wiliam McDermott Washington Bats Kiijah

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