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Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1919

Page

3

Borah urges Republicans to oppose league covenant

Senator Borah appeals to Republicans to make opposition to the league covenant a party issue. He says no party can live without clear stance on national independence and sovereignty. He notes Democrats already support the league and cites a White House meeting and party leaders denouncing opponents for party reasons.

Washington Borah Idaho D. E. Dunne Wichita Kansas Sedgwick Republican Club Daha Boston Transcript Republican Party League White’ House

New York Plans Non Profit Rent Housing Drive

The New York state reconstruction commission will seek public investments from 5000 to 10000 dollars in a non profit corporation to build low rent model tenements and apartments. Allan Robinson leads the campaign, already overseeing seven low rent buildings with 35 dollar maximum rents. The rent profiteering committee reports 11000 complaints and 26 percent settled.

New York New York State Reconstruction Commission Robinson Allan Robinson Bureau of Housing Washington Nathan Hirsch Lockwood Joint Legislative Committee

No word received from Mr and Mrs Jelife on steamer Virginia

No word has reached relatives of Albert Jelife and his wife Virginia Holden Jelife of Bridgeport who were honeymooning aboard the burning steamer Virginia at the mouth of the Potomac on Saturday. Jelife is a U S Navy machinist mate stationed near Norfolk. Mrs Jelife formerly Miss Virginia Holden of Cedar Street. Sister Mrs H C Garnsey said relatives fear for their safety but have received no official word.

Albert Jelife Bridgeport Virginia Potomac Jellfe U. S. Navy Norfolk Jellife Virginia Holden Cedar Street H.C. Garnsey Calkroll Avenue Jeslie

Bishop Nilan Confirms Nearly 600 Children in Two Churches

In Shelton and Derby Rt Rev John Nilan bishop of the diocese administered the sacrament to about 270 children at St Joseph's Shelton and to over 300 at St Marys Derby. He spoke on duties of children and parents during both confirmations drawing a crowd near 1 500 in Derby.

Shelton Derby John Ol Nuilan John’ G. Murray Andrew J. Plunkett St. Joseph's Church R. F. Plizeerald St. Mary

Memorial Service Held by Stratford Red Men

Stratford May 26 The Red Men hall memorial service drew a large attendance with a ritual service and an address titled Americanism by Judge Carl Foster Past Great Inohence of Bridgeport. A short musical program featured vocal selections by Miss Ruth Kelly of Bridgeport.

Stratford Red Men Carl Foster Bridgeport Ruth Kelly

Church of Messiah to Change Its Name to Community Church

The Church of Messiah in New York, founded in 1825 as the Second Congregational Unitarian church, will rename itself the Community Church of New York. Pastor Rev John Haynes Holmes announced the change, saying it marks a social democratic shift and aligns the church with public institutions serving the community.

Church of New York John Haynes Holmes New York Second “Congregational Unitarian Church of

Harmony Lodge to finalize arrangements for past presidents night

Fraternal Harmony Lodge will meet tomorrow to finalize plans for the past presidents night observed on June 5 and the initiation of 75 candidates. Twenty one members of the Springfield lodge degree team will attend and work the degree. past presidents listed include Sigmund Loewith Ignac Moss Dr M Rosen Lawrence Finkelstone Abraham Schnee Maximilian Stein and Joseph Shapiro. The Hearts of the World at Park theater opens a summer season with the Griffith film described as a love story of the war and not a war picture. the cast features Lillian and Dorothy Gish Robert Harron Josephine Crowell Kate Bruce George Fawcett and Master Ben Alexander. The eight day engagement includes a Memorial Day matinee.

Harmony Lodge I. Vu. B. B. Harmony Lodge Springfield Lodge Sigmund Loewith Ignac Moss M. §. Rosen Lawrence 5. Finkelstone Abraham Schnee Maximilian Stein Joseph Shapiro the Park Hearts of the World Park Theater Dr. Griffith Chiftith Lillian Dorothy Robert Harron Josephine Crowell Kate Bruce George Fawcen Ben Alexander Itiday

Yale Corporation to Construct Boathouse on Lake Housatonic

Derby news reports Yale Corporation plans a boathouse on Lake Housatonic, to be named The Sturtevant. The triangular site near the lake edge and course finish is secured on lease, with local Derby merchants rallying support for funding.

Yale Corporation Lake Housatonic the Sturtevant Derby Yale Sturtevant Boat House Merby

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