Minstrel Affair Set by Southern New England Telephoners
One of the year’s largest minstrel events will occur Saturday evening December 15 at the Certno on State Street Bri:sport. The Southern New England Telephone Company employees will perform a full entertainment program followed by a dance. William Carroll chairs the committee and guarantees a polished production. Cast includes Joseph Bunnell Miss Helen Zagora Miss Florence Flannagan and many more with a chorus of about 100. A 4 o clock rehearsal is planned at the Telephone Building with tickets available from cast or building.
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Certno
State Street
Southern New England Telephone Company
Briéseport
William Carroll
Josefa
Helen Zagora
Joseph Bunnell
Florence Flannagan
Helen Barker
William Y. Curley
Helen Supple
Caroline Zagora
Mary Campbell
Laura Hickey
F. R. Haller
William Ross
Williem Y. Curley
C. E. Morgan
Michael Pistey
Mr. Carrot
Lhairman
T. M. Lauscher
Willams
C.H. Willoughby
Sue Erwin
J. B. Rogers
S. Heckman
D. Anderson
M. Arnold
M. V. Barsky
O. Bowen
F. Burgess
H. Burke
M.’ Barnes
B. Burges
F.M. Corey
B. ‘Carwardine
V. Crosby
Cavanaugh
C. I. Clark
A. Connors
L. Csech
G. A. Clark
B. DuBois
E. DeCarlo
J. Elwood
S. Erwin
N. Deznan
Fitzpatric i. Farrand
C. Fay
5. Gippert
M. Gompers
M. Gregory
H. L. Mastis
8. Mehl
A “Miller
A.M. McCormack
L. Morey
A. McDonald
K. M. Nutter
M. Fi
Nelson
A. ‘Norris
IM. O'Hara
Pelham
New Haven
Bridgeport
Bridgeport Plans Open Air Amphitheatre Project
Dr Louis Smirnow spearheads Bridgeport move toward an open air theater with Chamber of Commerce support and mayoral committee oversight. Plans include concrete Greek architecture, graduated seating, and wide fundraising efforts to fund construction and sustain community recreation with amateur performers from Beardsley Park and beyond.
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Bridgeport
Louis Smirnow
Chamber of Commerce
Lerpe
New England
New Hampshire
Doctor Siirnow
Beardsley Park
St Augustine's Tea Sunday Hosts and Guests
Parishioners of St Augustine's church will attend an afternoon tea at the Catholic Community house Sunday at 3 30. The event features a redecorated reception room by John B Fay with hostesses led by Mrs Clifford B Wilson and a musical program led by Fritz Weber and James Nihil pastor of the church as guest of honor.
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St. Augustine's Church
John B. Fay
Elizabeth Daley
Mary Dougherty
Clifford B. Wilson
Thomas Morrissey
John Bray
Thomas Cullinan
John Cullinan
James Lawler
Leo Lally
John Melroy
Frits Weber
Thomas Casserly
B. J. Radel
William Kirk
Thomas Walsh
M. J. Flannagan
James McEir
John A. Leverty
Maurie McKenna
Fenton Kelly
Joseph Gay+ ner
Anna J. McMahon
Jane Githuley
Irene Voren
Fritz K. Weber
Sir Augustine's Church
Mint Katherine Ftussel
John Sheppard
Norma Weber
James G. Nihil
James McIlrey
Mabel Morrissey
Misa
Loretta Morrissey
Mies
Lucey McElroy
Katherine Meciroy
Eleanor McKenna
Mary Cullinan
Helen Cullinan
Josephine Finn
Celius McNamar
Ina Leary
Mildred Floran
Mabel Keller
Mildred Watson
Katherine Lennon
Frances O'Brien
Arlene Labart
Anna Mulligan
Nero fiddled during burning of Granara town
In Dublin December 11 a traveling musician nicknamed Nero allegedly played the violin as Granara burned during the Black and Tans attack. Police forced him to perform English airs while residents fled and the town burned, a local tale from the unrest. Warner Brothers plant closes to day for two weeks for production rest.
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Dubin
Nero
Granara
Warner Brothers
Todey
Red Cross Stamp Sale Promotes Tuberculosis Fight
A Bridgeport Times appeal notes one in ten in the U S is a tuberculosis victim and urges buying Christmas Seals to fund the Visiting Nurse Association and related groups. It highlights 85 cents of each dollar stays local to support nursing, ventilation, sanitation, and patient follow up with Emploxes Relief and public health efforts.
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United States
Visitins Nurse Association
Bridgeport
Visiting Nurse Association
Emploxes
Eeven
God
Local Society Notes and Parish Events Roundup
MISH ELIZABETH SEELEY visits New Haven for a weekend tea hosted by Mrs. William James. Various local social gatherings include Little Sisters meeting at Mrs. Andrew Smith’s, Service Club at Miss Betty Havens’ home, and readers notice of a St. Vincent alumnae gathering. An extended list covers guests in Brooklawn area, dancing parties at Brooklawn Country Club, and a Bridgeport High glee club production. Also noted are charity council meetings, nursing exams in January, and a lecture by Dr. Frank Crane at the United Church Forum.
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Mish
Elizabeth Seeley
Fred Seeley
Brooklawn Avenue
New Haven
William James
James
Christmas Checks Cashed at Office for Purchases
Read Co announces that Christmas checks may be cashed at the office and used for purchasing goods at the department store. The policy clarifies acceptance and where to redeem these checks during the holiday season.
Charmeuse Silks Hit Sale For Monday Morning
Read clientele prize the Monday sale of charmeuse silks praised for soft satin finish and shimmer. Four shades black navy taupe brown offered as a 40 inch wide fabric, originally selling at 5 dollars. overstock forces price cut, limited stock, sale Monday morning.
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Charmeuse
Lace display for Christmas shoppers in Bridgeport
An unusual lace display on the Main floor lace section offers a small but choice assortment ideal for underwear and fine blouses. Features include luncheon squares doilies filet chair backs table linens linen centers and circular medallions with prices from 25 cents and up.
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Bridgeport
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