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Newspaper

Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1919

Page

2

Masons Observe St Johns Day at Emblds

Masons held St John’s Day ceremonies with Rev Newton Phelps delivering invoc and benediction. About 50 attendees gathered in the Blue Lodge room as George G. Stedster and Harry Scoffela spoke. fund served after the event.

Invoca Sby Newton. Phelps George G. Stedster St. John's Lodge Harry c. Scoffela Wallace 8 Masons C. M. Gersceniér St. Jom's Lodge Newton Phelps Lowing John's Princedwin York Srd

Memorial tree drive in park Tennessee memory of veterans

The county commission adjourned meeting approved a Victory Drive in Seaside Park to honor veterans with elm trees and a park bathhouse project. Wesley F Hayes led the drive with four service men to assist, police requested as needed, and M Eames led the park board.

Ot Eport Wesley F. Hayes H.G. Southey J. Mitchell Ralph C. Ford Fitzall Ge M. Eames Ark Board

Bauer Warns Peace May Collapse German Social Justice

Berlin reports premier Gustave Bauer warns the postwar peace could ruin Germany’s unemployment insurance system and force workers abroad. He says Allied price controls on coal and dyes threaten industry and lasting social protections. He calls for changes to peace terms adopted June 16 to avert collapse.

Berlin Gustave Bauer Germany Prince Bismark Bauer

Money Ease Expected as Markets Digest Half Year

The piece notes that money should work easier after a week of uncertainty and that high rates reflect preparations by interior banks for a challenging half year. Bear activity may occur but stocks could be bought. export trade finance and embargo removal are discussed. Flax acreage is up ten percent and Linseed Oil interests report room to sell. railroad workers show nerves as Crucible’s 12 percent quarterly dividend looms.

Americat J. P. Morgan & Co Lamont First Nations Bank Crucibie

Foresters Welcome Returned Members at Meeting

More than 200 Court Pequonnock Foresters of America members greeted 26 returning from service. A quarterly meeting preceded a social session with Bridgeport entertainers. The honor roll lists 49 names and the Park City Quartette headlined the program.

Court Pequonnock Foresters of America Bridgeport Park City Quartette Ray Clark John Noonan Frank Doyle John Hughes Ralph Selix Thomas J. Moore John G. Lyddy

Miss Burr Hosts Fairfield Beach Party

Fairfield June 24 Special Miss Aretta Burr daughter of Postmaster and Mrs William Burr hosted a bathing party at the private pavilion of Fairfield beach. The event honored Miss Rosalind Yelberton of Goldsboro South Carolina with guests including Miss Amy Child Miss Nellie Pettigrew Miss Catharine Burr Miss Jessie Jennings Miss Ruth Johnson Miss Ruth Jennings Marty Marshon Ted Bullard William Burr John Forsyth Henry Burr James Eben Burr and Sherman Child.

Fairfield Aretta’ Burr William Burr Big-Place Fairfield Beach Rosalind Yelberton Goldsboro South Carolina Amy Child Nellie Pettigrew Catharine Burr Jessie Jennings Ruth Johnson Ruth Jennings Marty Marshon Ted Bullard William Burr John Forsyth Henry Burr James Ae Eben Burr Sherman ‘Child

Investigating Death Of A Woodmont Man

Devon June 24 Dr L Pons Milford medical examiner was called to Woodmont this morning to view the remains of Joseph W Smith aged 5 of Beach street whose death occurred early today

Devon L. 3. Pons Milford Woodmont Joseph WW. Smith Beach Street

Lavina M. Cadby Dies in City Funeral Planned

Lavina M. Cadby died Tuesday in the city. Friends invited to the funeral from the home of her daughter Lulie Grown, 622 Brooke Street, Thursday, June 26, 2200 De ML.

Colby Lavina M. Cadby Lulie Brooke Et Street Ynursday

Would Surrender Her Own Freedom and Sovereignty Debate

At Bedford and Mineola June 24, Albert J. Beveridge denounced the League of Nations as a hybrid confederacy that would strip the United States of sovereignty and place it under Geneva. In Mineola Dr Walter Keene Wilkins testified he and his wife Julia had a loving marriage before claiming burglars killed her. The court adjourned as he recovered from emotional distress during testimony.

Bedford United States League of Nations Albert J. Beveridge U. B Indiana Pennsylvania Bar Association Che League Congress Washington Geneva Beveridge Mexico Mineola Walter Keene Wilkins Avith Julia Stone Beach Eged Avere Wilkins

Weather Update for East Coast and New England

East New York and Southern New England expect partly cloudy conditions Wednesday with showers possible at night or Thursday. Cooler temperatures arrive by Thursday near the coast. Northerly to southwest winds prevail, with moderate seas from Sandy Hook to Hatteras and generally below normal pressure outside the Atlantic states.

New York New England Sandy Hook Hatteras Atlantic States

Adelaide Morehouse obituary funeral services held at home

Funeral services for Mrs Adelaide Morehouse were held at 3 pm at the family home 1086 Stratford Avenue Stratford conducted by Rev Chauncey C Kennedy rector of Christ Episcopal Church Stratford Delegations from Eastern Star and Rebeccas lodge were present Bearers included William Fryer William Bristol David Rhostles and Frank Hanson Burial was in Union Cemetery Stratford Rebecca lodge of Godd W ellows conducted services at the grave Harold Ray son of Mr and Mrs Albert J Ray of 2959 Fairfield Avenue was remembered at a funeral yesterday morning at 8 45 from Mullins Scott Redgate 293 Golden Fill Street Services followed at St Georges Episcopal Church at 9 o clock conducted by Rev Henry J Kelley assisted by Rev Alexander Alison Burial in Mount Pleasant Cemetery Westminister Mass death of Nicholas Garrigan 46 at 95 Helen Street funeral Friday at 3 20 from the home solemn mass at Sacred Heart R S Church cremation at St Michael Cemetery

Adelaide Morehouse Stratford Avenue Stratford Chauncey C. “Kennedy Christ Episcopal Church Eastern Star Rebeccsa Lodge 1. O. GO William Ef. Fryer William K. Bristol David L. Rhostles Frank L. Hanson Harold Ray Albart J. Ray Fairfield “Avenue Mullins, Scott & Redgate Golden, Fill Street Henry J. Kelley Alexanden. Alison Firstresbyterian Royal Axcanum St George's Episcopal Church Westminister Mass Mount Pleasant Cemetery Nicholas Garrigan Helen Street Garrigan Remington Armson Loyal Order of Moose Nora Mary Edward F. Garrigan Sacred Heart R Sir Michael's

Not Less Than 69 Killed In Cyclone

In Fergus Falls Minnesota the tornado district death toll rises with a compiled list of forty eight known fatalities, while officials estimate total deaths at not less than sixty nine and the city faces at least three million dollars in property losses from the weekend disaster. Local chatter notes a marriage rumor about Grace Moneylove and an octogenarian.

Fergus Falls Minn George Frankberg

Bridgeport Normal School Graduation Exercises Noted

Bridgeport City Normal school held 27 graduates at the high school assembly hall. Prof. Charles Edward Amory Winslow of Yale and Supt. Samuel J. Slawson spoke on the modern public health campaign and the role of teachers in health education and national educational leadership.

Bridgeport City Normal School Charles Edward Amory Winslow Yale Samuel J. Slawson Bere Voces Thent Slawson Winslow LeRoy Weller Normal’school EH. H. Havens Board of Education Weller Aife Norma Sheyson Greal

Graduation Diplomas Awarded Amid School Festivities

The superintendent praised uniform education progress and urged all cities to adopt a single system. Dr. Weller presented diplomas to graduates as bouquets were exchanged and friends greeted them. Names listed include Nora Agnes Allen, Lottie Anstein, Flora Rebecca Bohrer, Elizabeth Cavanaugh, Marion Colgan, Mary Craig, Frances Datz, Marie Hagan, Marion Fitzsimmons, Dorothy Green, Tobie Graves, Edith Kalm, Madeline Schaack, Margaret Kearney, Helen Klinaban, Mildred Tour, Alice Lavery, Loretta Lavery, Emily Lester, Amelia LominGer, Marjorie Mastronie, Mildred Faulkner McCarron, Elizabeth Neary, Hilda Peterson, Lorena Waite Robbins, Ethel Paul.

Weller Getacuates Nora Agnes Allen Lottie Jean Anstein Flora Rebecca Bohrer Eliabeth Cyril Cavanaugh Marion Alberta ‘Colgan Mary Antoinette Craig Frances Irene Datz Marie Nevittt Hagan Marion Ruth Fitzsimmons Dorothy Marie Green Tobie Graves

Social Workers Meet in Fairfield Beach Tonight

The newly formed Fairfield social workers club plans a beach meeting tonight followed by a steak supper. Members come from every city social service organization and Alvin H. Bretil of Community Service will lead community singing. Reports from the national conference of social workers will be read.

Social Workers Club Jpairfield Beach Alvin H.bretil Community Service National Conference of Social Workers

Southport F. O. Carnival Set For August

The final carnival in Southport to aid the Fire Department under Mark A. Leuscher, manager of the New York Hippodrome, will be held in August. Also includes an advertisement for Horsford's Acid Phosphate tonic drink claiming refreshment and invigoration.

Horsford

Cinot Shipment Arrives at Hartigan's Drug Store

A large shipment of Cinot arrived Tuesday morning after high demand in Bridgeport. The ad touts Cinot as a scientific marvel for indigestion, liver troubles, headaches, and general malaise, calling it a tonic promising pep and vigor. Helbyl Tonic is introduced by a CIGT expert at Hartigan's Drug Store, Fairfield Avenue near Main Street, for $1.

United States Biidgeport CIGT Hartigan's Drug Fairfield Ave Main Street Bridgeport

Atlantic Hotel Bar to Close Its Doors at Midnight

The Atlantic hotel bar, a half century classic in New England, shutters at midnight on Saturday as prohibition winds sweep in. Celebrated sport and theater patrons once gathered there, from Jack Johnson to Bo Fitzsimmons, in a venue famed for its bar, billiard room, and famed social scenes. The closure marks a early victory for prohibition forces in the city.

Atlantic Hotel Atlantic Prohibitions Army Jack Johnson Sailor Burke Park Theatre John Tr. Crank A. B. Hale The New England J. B. Chamberlain Peter Holand

Alleged Flirt Arrested at Fairfield Beach

Fairfield June 24 A Special Deputy Sheriff arrested Kenneth G Stern of New York City on a complaint by Mrs John Clayton wife of one of the lifeguards He posted a 20 bond for appearance in Fairfield court tomorrow Stern clad in a bathing suit had been sunbathing near the canoe shelter and allegedly made advances to several women including Mrs Clayton He claimed rheumatism prompted the sun bath and appeared dazed during arrest

Fairfield Kenneth G. Stern New York City Princeton Harry. Marsh John Clayton Stern Pairfield Court Clayton

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