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Newspaper

Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1919

Page

18

Mrs DeVer Warner hosts Brooklawn party for children

Mrs DeVer Cady Warner of Linden avenue gave a charming children's party at Brooklawn Country club yesterday afternoon entertaining about fifty youngsters for her sons DeVer and Stuart Warner. Mother Goose songs were sung, pictures shown in the ballroom, and bright caps and favors given as gifts to the children.

DeVer Cady Warner Linden Avenue Brooklawn Country Club DeVer Stuart Warner Mother Goose Moong

Oratorio Society Begins Rehearsals for 250 Members

The Bridgeport Oratorio society limits membership to 250 due to stage space at the high school. Rehearsals start with a first night on Tuesday October 14 to register members and assign chorus parts. New president Lucian T. Warner welcomes members as Dr. Arthur Mees returns as leader. Two concerts are planned, December 9 and a spring concert, with Verdi Manzoni Requiem slated for the first performance.

Bridgeport Oratorio Society Suesday Lucian T. Warner Charles D.davis Lucien T. Warner Frederick B. Grannings Ada Tuck Whitaker Lena Mason Barnsley Bessie Harlow W. J. Grippin A. Maude Kimber Kial Hawley Clayton P. Stevens R. J. F. Piggett Anna Hartigan Prank Munich Histher Berg Robert W. Brown Arthur Mees

Belforte Convicted in Gas Company Fraud Case

Edward J. Belforte of this city and Milford was found guilty in Criminal Common Pleas Court in New Haven on attempting to defraud the gas company by substituting a rubber hose in the pipes to cut off the meter. He was sentenced to 0 days in jail.

Edward J. Belforte Milford Criminal Common Pleas Court New Haven Jact

Comfort Club Plans Month of Events and Benefit

The Comfort club at 78 Park Avenue held a regular meeting led by Mrs. Charles J. Crosby. A new piano was presented, with a charity sale next Wednesday and a weekly card party series beginning Thursday at 2 30. An autumn party is planned in Sherman Hall with refreshments, and a major bridge benefit is set for October 29 at Stratfield sunparlors. Reservations are handled by committee members.

Frederic B. Grann Authors Club Moon Park Street Seward Price E. K. Nichol F. M. Hawes Stella Worth Ones Servce Comfort Club Park Avenue We and Meany Charles J. Crosby Charles Sprague Sherman ,Hall

Miss Hayman Leads In Program Of Recreation

Miss Blazel Hayman of the Recreation commission opened a course titled Playlogy at the Golden Till Street YWCA last evening. The program explored play and recreationHistory notes show play in religious life. For ages 7 to 9, games should be playful but vigorous as the body grows. A rest period aids growth. From 13 to 34, hero worship and social ideals emerge. Mrs Catherine Morgan will discuss Workology on Oct 21.

Norma Weber Mary Toulm Peck Blazel Hayman Recreation Commission Golden Till Street Y. W. G. A Miss Hayman

1812 Daughters Visit Connecticut National Event

National officers of the United Daughters of the War of 1813 visited Hartford with Mrs. Clarence I St. Jenne named national president and Mrs. Mary E K Trones succeeding as state leader. Delegates from almost every state attended events at the Hartford club with musical performances, receptions, and sessions.

Connecticut United States Daughters of the War of 1813 Clarence I St. Jenne Hartford Mary EK. Trones Wartford Club George S. Clapp Nobel ‘Potts Washington Alr Smith Capital Bridgeport Northrop Jenne William Gerry Slade New York National and Chalrman Charter Trustees Samuel Preston Davis Little Rack Ark Nobel Newport Potts Washington, D. C Henry James Carr Scranton Penn Charles R. Banks Plainfield N. J Charles F. Messinger New Waven Alvin Valentine Lanse Dallas Tex Arthur &. Tsham Burlington George F. Walker Portland Theodore Shelton St. Louis Albion B. Wilson James H Stansfield Dale ‘Park Wilnan WW. Jones Ore Robert Tlait Wiles Sinais National Samuel Goodwyn Tooms Henry W. Warren Frederick A. Seidler George J. Clapp Charles 4. Rapelye

Progress in Gharty Drive at Stratfield charity event

Associated Charities workers reported progress in Gharty Drive at Stratfield with over 6500 dollars raised. Banks and stores rivalry keeps volunteers busy until closing. Donations include many small gifts. appeal named for the babies and urged giving with a smile.

Associated Charities William HR. Griffith Association Chamber of Commerce Thimble Club D. M. Read George ¥. Mara Howlands’ Dry Goods Company

Bridgeport Protective Association Drives City Charit y Aid

Bridgeport plans a decisive tag day event next Saturday to raise six thousand dollars for its Protective association. Since opening five years ago the private charity has shielded many at risk, aided families, reformed lives, and even exposed frauds while never turning away a hungry person. local leaders Norman Leeds and William Boardman head the drive and urge every resident to contribute to sustain this widely active city effort.

Bridgeport Bridgeport Protective Association The Protective Association Norman Leeds Wiliam B. Boardman Mra Carolyn FR Doremus Williamn G. Boardman Herbert Sherman Moses Mannar Ine Charles E. Weeks

Read Annex Cotton Taffetas and Sateen Textiles Ad

Che Read Annex offers cotton taffetas with floral designs on black grounds and highly serviceable sateen in navy green purple and black. Corded and tucked flounce sates in black cost 1.00. All wool poplin tailored suits in black and navy coats plain or trimmed with braid. Girls shoes include gun metal cloth tops and tan laced models in sizes 2% to 6. Shoes described as very serviceable and comfortable.

Burroughs Home Gift Ties to City Benevolence and History

The Burroughs home hosts a Friday event on January 27 to honor the legacy of the late Mrs. Catharine A. Pettengill. Her generous bequests funded St John’s Church, Bridgeport Public Library, and the home, with the governor board of Corporators including clergy and civic leaders. The board’s roster has evolved since 1884 from Samuel W. Baldwin to current members Henry Atwater, Hamilton Shelton, Morris B. Beardsley, Rev. Stephen F. Sherman, Rev. William H. Day, Jonathan Godfrey, and Mayor Wilson.

Burroughs Catharine A. Tengilly Poettengill Quusell Sage Bridgeport St. John’s Church Bridgeport Public Library EB. Macy St. John’s Churcch Charles Ray Palmer First Congregationaly Church Daniel M. Morgan Nathaniel Wheeler John Burd Henry Atwater Hamilton Shelton Morrisb. Beardsley Stephen F.sherman William TH. Day Jonathan Godfrey Wilson

Fragmentary note on foot muscles and ankle use

Fragmentary text mentions foot muscles and a flexible shank and seria of terms to describe free use of the ankle. Content is incomplete, lacks clear subject, actions, or context to identify a specific event or person.

Skin of the house cat used as cheap fur at New York auction

The fur sale on day five saw skunk skins at nine dollars each, up 25 percent from spring prices, lifting total sales to 1.2 million dollars and a grand total of 5.5 million. Ordinary house cat skins fetched 1.50 dollars each for export to aid war affected Europe with cheap fur sets amid coal shortages.

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