Christmas Charity Sparks Hope in Perthola City
The Salvation Army plans to distribute 100 to 120 Christmas baskets bought from local merchants, with New Year’s Day devoted to the city’s poorest children. Hospitals, jails, and charities receive meals, gifts, and clothing as volunteers from Ladies of Charity and various churches organize dinners and toy drives. The Orphan Asylum hosts a Christmas tree and municipal tree event, while YMCA and WCA clubs organize aimed activities and gifts for needy children.
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Jethem
Salvation Army
Tragamutuim
Department of Public Charities
Lakeview
Charity, Organization Society
Pertholac
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Ladies of Charity of
St. Vincent de Paul
Hos
Elizabeth Seton Guild
St. Vincent's Hospital
Fairfield County
Alexander Howell
Miks
Elke
Winis
Christane
Yi BL Co. A
Christian “Associatiee
Association
Searce
Aunt Mary Leads Lyric Theatre Comedy The Rejuvenation
Aunt Mary in The Rejuvenation of Aunt Mary at the Lyric shines as Emma DeWeale delivers a memorable performance. The cast includes Jack the nephew Bernard Thornton and Ed ward Carney with Fred Rolands as chums, as the village lass travels to the city and back. Musical interludes and songs like I Love You Truly and Sweet Little McKay boost the show, noted for its staging and set design including a blue farmhouse room and a marble New York hotel suite.
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Aunt Mary
the Lyric
Emma DeWeale
la ‘Lowell
Jack
Bernard Thornton
Ea‘ward Carney
Fred Rolands
Joshua
George
Bar Dum
Mary
Granite
Betty Burnett
Betty
Kalamazoo
Violet Barney
Miss Eee
Findlay
Calburn Company
Thornton
Kittle McKay
New York
Obituary items for Jennie Wingfield and Dr Andrew J Smith
Jennie E Burns Wingfield died after brief pneumonia at 35 Colorado Avenue. She is survived by husband George K Wingfield four daughters two sons two sisters and one brother. Dr Andrew J Smith funeral at 183 Barnum Avenue attended by physicians associates and former patients. Rev Gerald Beard officiated and burial followed at Mountain Grove Cemetery.
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Jennie ‘Wingfield
Jennie —E. Burns
George K. Wingfield
Colorado, Avenue
West End
Lillian
Sarah
Jeannette
H. W. Falstrom
Newark
N. J
Robert M
George K
Andrew J. Smith
Barnum Avenue
Gerald H. Beard
Park Street
Hobart E. French
Charles w.Deane
L. S. Catling
J. I. Wessels
Mechanics' & Farmers’ Savings Bank
Dre. J. W. Wright
S. M. Garlick
Bridgeport Medical Association
Mountain Grove Cemetery
Dr. Beard
Paving Board Sees Its Work as a Monument
The Paving and Sewer Commission at its fourth meeting discussed likely abolition, noting the durable paving laid will outlive the board. Col M H Rogers urged funding of 12,000 for repairs on brick paving East Main Street and approved granite block work between trolley tracks on Broad Street. City engineer A H Terry attended, and permission was granted to lay granite blocks, with the city relaying its portion curb to curb at the wedge intersections Cannon and John.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
M. H. Rogers
Paving and Sewer Commission
Col. Regera
Griswold
Stratfield
New York
A. H. Terry
Board of Supportionment
East Main’ Street
Supt. C. , Chapman
The
Connecticut Co
Broad Street
Cannon
John
Chapman
Yates Engagement To Douglas Knowles In Stratford
Mr and Mrs Joseph Yates announce the engagement of their daughter Bessie L Yates to Douglas Knowles both Stratford residents. Knowles is an electrician with United Illuminating Bridgeport.
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Tford
Joseph Yates
North Main Street
Bessie L. Yates
Douglas Knowles
Stratford
Ferry Boulevard
Knowles
United Dluminating Company
Bridgeport
St. James’ R. C
Michael J. O'Conner
Wreigand
Arline Maley
Catherine, Russell
Mabel Olmstead
May Casserly
Helen Mahoney
Bites
Mildred Studity
Anna Flynn
Lenore Heffernan
John’ Hanley
Russell Shaw
John F. Castelot
Bysses
Louis Serre
Francis Castelot
Paul Castelot
Joseph , Castelot
Wilfred Fisher
Robert’ Marden
Adestes Fideles
Holy Night
Adams
Methodist Church
People’s Presbyterian Church of
Emmanuel
Christ Episcopal Church
E. C. Kennnedy
St. John's
Christchurch
St. John’s Lodge
No. 8
Chamlain
C.C. Kennedy
Benjamin Reich Enters Bankruptcy Following Mother
Benjamin Reich, proprietor of the Togzery Shop in the Sagal building on Fairfield avenue, files a voluntary bankruptcy petition before Referee John W. Banks. He lists $6,306.64 in liabilities and $4,449.89 in assets with most creditors in New York and New Haven. Secured claims total $1,397.164 and unsecured $4,389.46. assets include stock in trade, fixtures, and minor debts. Rosa Reich and L. M. Sagal are among secured creditors. listed assets include claims against Al Ketchel and several individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Reich
Togzery
Sagal
Fairfield Avenue
Rosa Reich
White House
John W. Banks
New York
New Haven
L. M. Sagal
al Ketchel
Hght
A. J. Mattis
Chester D. Johnson
Engagement of Miss Marguerite Wilmot to Howard D Strong
The engagement of Miss Marguerite Wilmot daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank A Wilmot of 633 Clinton Avenue to Howard D Strong son of Mr and Mrs Frederick A Strong of 2211 Main Street was announced at a luncheon given yesterday by Miss Wilmot and her sister Dorothey Wilmot. The home featured Christmas decorations with red roses on the table. Miss Wilmot, a Vassar graduate, and Mr Strong, Sheffield class of 1913, are active socially. He is employed by Locomobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marguerite Wilmot
Frank A. Wilmot
Clinton Avenue
Howard D. Strong
Frederick A. Strong
Main Street
Miss Wilmot
Dorothey Wilmot
Vassar
Mr. Strong
Sheffield
Locomobile Company
Mings
Florence
Dorothy Stearns
Edna Smith
Marion Richards
Bertha
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Lyric Theatre
Paving Board
Rogers
Commission
Mother
Biker
Billie Burke
Excello Sweets
Riker
Cpareety
Cis
Dia
Mintoh
Setae Ae
Sterling
Allwon
Main St
ROYAL
Litchcock
Joe ‘Windsor
Florence Simms
New’ Haven
Dorothy Granniss
Waterbury
Varuna Hall
Santa Claus
St Chartes
St. Chartes
Christes
Sint
Rose de Lima
John McLaughlin
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