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Newspaper

Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1919

Page

15

Church Club Dinner Highlights City Social Scene

Rev and Mrs Stephen Fish Sherman plus Rt Rev Charles Buren and Rt Rev Charles Brent attend a Waldorf Astoria church club dinner. Associated Charities hosts monthly lunches at Salmagundi with Mrs Griffith presiding. Miss Benita Slocum reunites dance class alumni while St Johns and other local groups plan Hallowe en events and fundraisers across Bridgeport, with multiple residents hosting gatherings and charitable sales.

Stephen Fish Sherman, Jr Park, Avenue New York Waldorf-Astoria Charles Buren Charles Brent General Pershing Associated Charities Salmagundi Golden Will Street Girls’ Club Wlliam M. Griffith

Miss Avery Reviews Current Events For Women

Miss Avery presented a detailed review of America’s role in the League of Nations and the impact of blockades and rationing on daily life. She critiqued nutrition amid shortages, discussed labor conference aims, and noted Edith Wharton’s Roosevelt tribute plus the “back to home” movement among women.

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Clemenceau urged for Strasbourg seat in Deputies race

Paris February 27 Premier Clemenceau has been urged by the radical party to run for the Chamber of Deputies from the Strasbourg constituency that sent Léon Tambetta to the French Assembly. He would accept the honor if his age and health permit. Zionists form new district council in Bridgeport with Joseph G. Shapira chairing the board and Samuel Zimmer among officers.

Paris Get Clemenceau Radical Party Chamber of Deputies Strasbourg Constituen Leon Tambetta Germany Alsace- Lorraine M. Clemenceau Zionists NEW Pistrlep Council Bridgeport Distriet Zionist Organization Amé@rics Tistriet Voucil Joseph G. Shapira Samuel Zimmer Simeon Ken Alexander Reskinofl Slutnick Edward Tostal

High School Hosts Community Storytelling Event

Under the Community Service commission a storytelling program opens at the High School auditorium with Ivant Borst and Sara Cone Bryant. Dr Samuel J Slawson will preside as teachers are invited to attend, highlighting Bryant’s recognized work in storytelling and education.

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Miss Blake Birthday Surprise and Dance

Milford residents gathered at Miss Helen Blake's home on West Raves Street for a surprise birthday party with yellow chrysanthemums and autumn leaves decorations. Guests enjoyed dancing, games, and a dainty lunch, with many out of town friends in attendance.

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Minstrel Show by Fellowcraft Club Delightful Evening

The Fellowcraft Lodge 10 presents a minstrel program at Masonic Temple on Friday night. Pred Wy and the overseas returnee Morrison lead a cast including Jaime Cooper Walter Berger and Percy Morton with a varied program of songs dances and skits. Wise’s orchestra will provide music and refreshments will be served under Orient Chapter No. 1 after the hourlong performance.

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Patroness Lisi for Fine Concert at High School Auditorum

Miss Vera Curtis Daughters of Mrs Joan Curtis of Coleman Street returns to sing for home folks in a benefit program at the High School Auditorium. The concert features the aria from Gianni Schicchi and Song of India with a host of local patrons and supporters listed, including numerous Mrs or Miss titles and community figures from Atwater, Coleman Street, and surrounding areas.

Vera Curtis Joan v. Curtis Coleman Street Metropolitan Suencess Metropolitan Opera New York Winte Inguswer Css Song of India Imsky ‘Est Mien Vegrey Vludes Mira Atsworth Charlies F Armstrong Atwater James AL Au-Ogur George Mo Lieber Aledwerrt Trainin Tallyy Blackburn Henry Aulgret Charles Bradley Yin Brew Hank A. Fl. Canfield Thayot Richard W. Comawell Frederick Curtis Mewis Charitg Charles A. Robert M. Wakehilis Anne Macy Kiteh Elizabeth Ster Willard Week AM. Shord Carl Foster Alfred Fones Mary Jsones Alt _Sheaft Glover Jonathan Ron Iy Oudsell Merrelk Grannis W. Real James Bhaivens Mra Donté Witla Co.eaves Ars Robert Hin iLenrs W. Hineks Prank Vrunt C. Hurd John Airs Edward BR Wes. Go Obves Aleshoe Yenminas Fyank Ars Mthert Kavet Lashar Lasher Joseching Liyan Charles Logan, Jr Vine Albert K. Macdonald Leish Sherman, Jr George Sh .Siemon Joseph Ward Sterling Sanford Stoddard Alfeed Hyferry Mos Tantel ML. Rin Mea Atenaie van Tassel Ralairhy Be Waldo Minnie Walter Mere beVer ¢ Warn Charles D- Patewith Thohart Wheeler Benjamin White George Windsor Tohn & Williston Florace Wilmot Walter & Wilmot Cliffard Wilson Airs Charles II Nathanie Worthen Peter Ww Wren Trene Worem

Roosevelt Birthday Observed in New York

New York marked Theodore Roosevelt s birth anniversary with memorial services and a night eulogy by prominent figures. Army planes flew over Mineola and dropped memorial passes on the Roosevelt birthplace roof while courts and schools paid tribute to the 26th president and hero.

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Paulist Choristers at Park Theater Tonight

Paulist Choristers present a varied program at the Park Theatre under Rudolph Steinert with a three-part high quality choir and religious works. Soloist John Finnegan will perform Bach and Brahms alongside Cherubim and other noted pieces. Father Finn leads the choir, praised by Pope Pius X for church music work.

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Mexican Bandit Gang Won Ransom For American Consul

Washington reports that Carranza forces are implicated in the kidnapping of William Jenkins, American consul in Puebla, on October 19. Jenkins was released after friends paid $150,000 to the kidnappers. U.S. State Department says no ransom will be paid and expects Carranza to reimburse the consulate’s friends.

Washington Het Atext Carranza William ©. Jerkins Puebla State Department Carranas Amer Mexico Friends of Jeniking Caid Friends

Temple Sisterhood Sale and Supper Draws Community

The Temple Sisterhood of Parkivente temple hosts an apron sale and cabaret supper in the vestry rooms this afternoon and evening. Chairmen Mrs. Richards and Mrs. Joe will open events at 4 o clock with coffee and cake served, followed by a dinner for families and friends at 1246.

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