Christmas in city squares Seymour
Exclusive Survey Press Bureau report notes Christmas events in Seymour city squares with festive displays and community gatherings.
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1914
Page
2
Exclusive Survey Press Bureau report notes Christmas events in Seymour city squares with festive displays and community gatherings.
The piece recounts a community driven Christmas effort led by city officials and volunteers. It highlights a shift away from street kettles and Santa displays, with a coordinated Community Christmas Committee organizing trees, concerts, and charitable activities in Baltimore Chicago and other cities. The aim is to unite civic groups, newspapers, and residents in a democratic celebration of goodwill.
Easton residents attended church gatherings and family visits with Danbury connections. The Baptist choir met at Elmer Andrews home. Easton Grange No. 149 planned a second and third degree conferral for a large class. Notables attended the funeral of Mrs. Burgess in Bridgeport. A Greenfield Country Club dance attracted many from Easton. Strange notes include illness, family visits, and community updates across Easton and nearby towns.
A historical column defends President Wilson's Mexican policy against Colonel Roosevelt's attacks. It argues Roosevelt misstates incidents under Huerta, questions his facts, and contends Vera Cruz and recognition debates were not clear-cut war actions. It urges restraint to keep Mexico's chance at rehabilitation intact.
Miss Mabel Seeley of Derby spent Sundays with her parents. Perfect attendance at Tashua school listed students. The M C A gymnasium program featured vocal selections, an address, and a Long Hill versus Bridgeport basketball game. Several local residents moved or visited, with updates on hospital stays and church Ladies' Aid activities.
Christmas piano ad urges home music and family happiness with a Wissner Player Piano. Claims music enriches home life, offers affordable recreation, and promises easy credit, used-piano trade-ins, and accepting Christmas Club checks.
A storefront advertises a Christmas piano for $215 with no down payment required. Buyers can choose a payment plan of 25 cents daily, $1.50 weekly, or $6 monthly, with the seller inviting customers to decide what they can manage and state their acceptance.
A 117th anniversary tribute to Heinrich Heine notes his prophecy that Christianity would fail to tame German warriors and that old gods would rise after the cross decays. It covers Heine’s exile to Paris, the 19th century debate on German culture, and postwar memorials and honors in New York and Dusseldorf.
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