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Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1921

Page

12

Impromptu Skit Behind the Ringling Circus Spectacle

Psychologists note continuous practice is not the only factor in keeping performers youthful. Light-hearted backstage fun, camaraderie, and the atmosphere of play sustain the troupe’s vitality. The piece highlights a jubilee of age-defying feats, from clowns to aerialists, as Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Combined Shows tour America. The giant circus, featuring hundreds of stars, will exhibit here on Saturday, July 2.

Ringlin Bros Barnum & Bailey Circus Equestrienne Minco America Mammoth

Counsel Settle Custody in Norwalk Case

In superior court yesterday morning counsel for Samuel C. Polley and Josephine M. Polley agreed to settle the custody dispute over Helen Polley. The Polleys, residents of Norwalk, nearly came to blows recently. A separate alimony and defense allowance for Antony Rodriguez versus Juano Curto Rodriguez was continued for further adjustment. The plaintiff is described as poor and the defendant faces financial hardship that prevented a Bridgeport appearance.

Superior Court Judes Kellor Helen Polley Samuel C. Polley Josephine M. Polley Norwalk Antony Rodriguez Juano Curto Rodriguez Amsterdam Bridgeport Sadar

Going to California A Cleric Plans California Trip

Rev William Horace Day of the United Church will depart Sunday for an extended vacation to California. He will pause briefly in Chicago for several days and spend most of the trip in Los Angeles after a short camping trek in the Sierras. Day formerly served a pulpit in Los Angeles.

California William Horace Day The United Church Chicago Sierras Los Angeles Mr. Day

Political activity stirs in Bridgeport as campaigns loom

Bridgeport Republicans and Democrats plan early field days and outings to prep for the fall elections. Town chairmen and city conventions are expected to be called soon, with John A. Cornell likely to head the Democratic committee and Alex Robinson favored for the Republican leadership.

Bridgeport Democratic Party John A. Cornell Alex Robinson

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