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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1915
Page
8
Paris dated dispatch from the Temps correspondent reports that about 11,000 women have enrolled in a female police corps authorized by the Italian government, reflecting a landmark expansion of policing roles for women.
Mrs Toquet of Longe meadow visits her mother Mrs Sturges in Wilton. Wilton public schools close May 31 for national holiday. Several residents visit New Haven New York and Atlantic City. Memorial exercises planned at 2 E Sunday School with Rev Wing giving the morning sermon. Italian newspapers shrink to half size amid wartime censorship and reduced content. Two China Japan treaties signed in Peking Foreign Office.
The Ladies Missionary society of the Congregational church staged a mock court trial with Rev T J Ley as judge. Mrs L C Morris and Mrs George Beers impressed as prosecutors and defense counsel while Miss June Lynch portrayed the defendant. A crowd of 116 auditors filled the courtroom as the forewoman led the jurors to a not guilty verdict amid cheers.
St George's Episcopal Parish elected C. R. Clarke as senior warden at the annual meeting in the church parlors. Officers named include junior warden J Wilkinson clerk J George Raifstranger treasurer L T Wakeman and a vestry list headed by R F Schmidt and L F Wakeman. Diocesan delegates named C R Clarke L F Wakeman with alternates J S Clyne and F B Caldwell. Choir master E T Price organist Nellié B Price and others were appointed to church roles.
The Wowompon tribe held Ladies Night at Broad street hall with about 250 attendees. A program of dancing, carols, songs and instrumental music followed by refreshments. Performers included May Casserly, Arthur M. Withstanley, Mary Kelly, George A. Rajotte and Frank Dunn. A new monologue by Charles Dickerson and parodies by Frank Braithwaite showcased the entertainment. Denmark lodge No. 37 voted to move meetings to Lessing hall. Next meeting June 9 will host a house warming.
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