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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1920
Page
12
Confirmation will be held at St. Mary's Church on the afternoon of October 10. A large class is expected though the exact number is not yet known. It is unclear whether the Bishop or his Auxiliary will confirm, but the bishop is expected due to another major Catholic event in the city that day. The last class at the church was confirmed in 1917.
Tonight marks the final viewing of Pearl White’s eight act drama The White Mall at Plaza. Starting tomorrow Constance Binney stars in 39 East at Lyric, with a busy Plaza lineup and various acts. West End presents Paris Green starring Charles Ray in a tale of love and Parisian intrigue.
Albert Rosenblatt announces a countrywide fund appeal by Hebrew Sheltering and Immigrant Aid Society amid Jewish New Year observances. The push supports a $500,000 goal to finish a new national center at Lafayette Street, with leaders and branches across major cities and endorsements from state and labor departments.
Merchants note vertical lines as the defining trend in silk scarfs. New machines import stripes of varying width and many color combinations, with designs including Roman stripe groups, cross stripes, two tone effects, and Persian coloring. Demand for scarfs rises while sweaters follow the Navy and Black Tuxedo style.
Rev. George Donanue head of Holy Name Society activities met city priests at St Augustine's rectory to begin preliminary plans for a mammoth rally and parade of all Bridgeport Holy Name societies on October 20.
A Times Want Ad invites readers to pack away troubles by selling or trading unwanted items, offering simple terms and quick listings. The notice highlights convenient options for decluttering and making quick exchanges within the community.
Fifty pairs of children's play oxfords in brown and white canvas, sizes 5 to 2, priced at 50 cents. Mary Jane pumps in white canvas, sizes 5 to 6 1 2, also 50 cents. Bed room slippers in fiber for women with blue pom poms, size 3 only, 50 cents. Limited stock.
London reports a government committee found a War Office film costing 117000 dollars was destroyed after the armistice for being unsuitable for exhibition in peacetime. The Star calls it a realist masterpiece depicting invaded Britain, created with full military staff, German uniforms, and a special Chester camp for filming.
Manager Saunders states work on two Poli Theatres will begin soon with a small crew already at site. M Schaff in charge of construction has relocated from Hartford to oversee progress. Designers Thomas Lamb of New York created plans for both venues, costing about 2 million dollars with capacities of 3800 and 2800. One house to focus on vaudeville and films, the other on legitimate attractions. Poli plans to rebuild the Lyric after opening these, creating four modern theatres under one management in this district.
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