Modern novelists down traditions says Miss Drew
A lecture by Elizabeth Drew at Bridgeport College attracts about 140 attendees at Brooklawn Avenue home. She argues fiction mirrors social history and the modern novel seeks truth, noting a shift away from tradition toward open discussion and rejection of hypocrisy. She cites authors like Hamloe, George and McKenzie as catering to public taste.
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Aves Frank Miller
Brooklawn Avenue
Bridgeport College
Elizabeth Drew Peak
Miss Drew
Aming
Hugh ‘Alpole
W. N. George
McKenzie
Goa
Patn
Vocal selections at party entertain guests and dancing
Keefe of 379 East Avenue hosted a party with vocal selections by Charles Dunn and Ethel Josed. Luncheon was served at midnight. Guests included Miss Helen Park, Miss Gladys Cranson, Miss Ama Hanrash, Miss Eleanor ium, Miss Mildred Taylor, Miss Alice Saylor, Miss Madaline Chapwan, Mrs Knight, and others.
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Keefe
East Avenue
Gichen Dancing
Gamee Ware
Charles Dunn
Ethel Josed
Ren. Knight
Helen Park
Misa Gladys Cranson
Ama Hanrash
Eleanorium
Misa Midred Taylor
Mies jAiuice ‘Saylor
Madaline Chapwan
Misa Wthel Knight
Arthur Iheele
Personal notices of social events and births in the city
Mr and Mrs J J Willow of New York entertained last evening for their daughter Maniel. Mr and Mrs William Jennings of Peekskill were recent guests of Aly and Mrs G Fo Uutun. Mrs Salford Studdard hosted Miss Elizabeth Drew. Mr Henry W Vitarde hosted a dinner for Vireo Stoddant and Miss Drew. Announcements include engagements of Miss Edith Stiles and Arthur T Noren. Births are noted for a daughter to Mr and Mrs Dwight Hebbel Hail and for a daughter to Mr and Mrs Henry Mendelson. Local clubs plan meetings and charity events at several homes and church halls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Willow
New York City
Maniel
Cuty Fire
William Jennings
Peekskii. NY
Aly
Mra G Fo
Luizabeth Drew
College Club
Salford Studdard
Washington
Avenus
Vireo Stoddant
Miss Drew
Henry W. Vitarde
Yvenig
George Grace
Moliseter Avenue
Dwight Hebbel
Stratfeld Road
Henry Mendelson
Bronx Avenue
Marcia Lee
Mendelson
Auguste Launer
Park City
Kyoto Council
Edward Crowlevy
Gilbey Street
Children 10 Stage Tom Thumb at Olive Church Festival
At Olive Church a Tom Thumb wedding and festival will be staged by 10 children in costume. Miss Marion Tlone and Miss Iattie Ballou lead the materials, with Artemis Frankin as bride and Guibert Mott as groom. Numerous family and notable guests are listed, followed by a reception with readings and music.
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Euimetim
Javor
Marion Tlone
Iattie Ballou
Atharine Piankir Fas
Guibert Mott
Tom Thumb
Helen Moorey
Virgina Comer
Ruth VanHtae
Frances Prinkestiuff
Beverly Franklin
Lillie Thomas
Dorothy Suntar
Jean Griswold
Alaine Griswold
John Jacot Astor
Sire Rubbins
Aml
Frown
Major Newell
Commodore Butt
Lem Son
Helen Warren
Jorent W. Robbins
Vital Statistics Birth notices for several families
Warren and Julia Harshorn announce a daughter born in November at 852 Idndley Street. Jozeph and Mary Virog report a son born November 2 at 482 Harmock Avenue. Diank and Carmine Were welcomed a son on December 3 at 70 Woastington. Moron and Mars Lat celebrate a fourth son born in November at 2585 Mainstee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Julia Harshorn
Idndley Street
Jozeph
Mary Virog
Harmock Avenue
Diank
Carmine
Woastington
Mainstee
Settlement Plans Big Observance Of Holiday Season
Christmas preparations fill the Hall Tlome Settlement with a decorated venue, a large tree, and gift exchanges. Girls clubs have prepared stockings, candy, and corn treats for distribution to children, residents, and staff. A December 5 Christmas program features a processional in white, carols, a one act play, and pantomime with organ accompaniment directed by Miss Marguerite Twohy and others.
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Hall Tlome
Patc
Die Hall Home
Mehta
Xe Hersey
Marguerite Twohy
Mex Catharine Voue
Mra
Mitshell
Bridgeport Credit Men to Convene Tonight
Bridgeport Association of Credit Men executive committee to meet at the University Club tonight at 8 30. Policies for the coming year will be discussed and arrangements made for the annual election of officers. Howard L. Miegrist is now president of the organization.
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Bridgeport Association of Credit Men
University Club
Howard L. Miegrist
Greenwich to vote on $250000 budget tonight
Greenwich residents face a large budget vote with about $250 000 in appropriations. The Board of Estimates backs $74 000 for a new hospital addition, opposed by locals who gathered with the board. Other items include $250 000 for an incinerator, and $596 000 for teacher salaries.
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Greenwich
Board of Fistimates
Greenwiay Hospital
Board of Estimates
Hamilton Avenue
Famous Ringers to Play 125 Bells at Local Church
Five Scandinavian bell players will present a program at Pyrat Methodist Church tomorrow evening under the Swedish Anti Tuberculosis association. The 125 bell troupe has toured major cities, raising funds for the sick and needy. Proceeds support welfare work across Swedish churches through the anti tuberculosis agency. Officers include Robert C. Fritz president J Hynstrom secretary and Rev J He Wellner treasurer.
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Pyrat Methodist
Ewedigh Anti-Tuberculoria Association
Robert C. G Fritz
J. Hynstrom
Westerbern
J. He. Wellner
Transatlantic Steamship Passenger Volumes Before Restrictions
Historical note describes pre restriction era when U S immigration limits had not yet curtailed flow from Europe. It cites roughly 1,250,000 passengers yearly carried by transatlantic steamship companies, a figure representing about one sixth of later totals. The passage contrasts past and present travel volumes and implies a sharp drop after policy changes.
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United States
Europe
Bay Transatlantic Steamship Companies
Gooseherd and the Goblin play showcases troop 16 at library
The one act play The Gooseherd and the Goblin, presented by Troop 16 of Old Scouts, was staged for girl scout uniforms fund at the Hall Home Settlement on Main Street and repeated in the children's department of the city library yesterday afternoon. About 250 children attended, with Mrs. Oliver Styer in charge and cast members Dorothy Plaancin Bertha Modruck Lian Shepard Frances Barnhart Mary Vorahadny Anna Agila Ruth Barre Mary Corning and Jlirlon Olatowski participating.
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Troop 16
Old Scouts
Hall Home Settlement
Main Street
Secret arrest during Wales visit shocks Montreal
George Brown aged 24 was sentenced to three months in jail and fined 100 dollars for loitering near the Prince of Wales with a loaded revolver during the royal visit to Montreal last October. The arrest details only emerged when he was sentenced by Recorder Semple.
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Montreal
George Brown
Prince of Wales
Brown
Semple
Mrs A How did your husband get over his illness quickly
Mrs A asks how her husband recovered swiftly from illness. Mrs B replies she threatened to summon his mother for care as reported in the Tos ton Transcript.
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Mother
Toston
Handkerchiefs Offerings in Linen Swiss Embroidery
A list of handkerchiefs in white linen with Swiss embroidered corners and colored varieties. Prices range from $1.50 to $2 for boxed sets and handmade pieces, with intricate embroidery and open work corners. Includes child friendly embroidered designs and fashionable motifs for all ages.
Couple Entertained On Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs J Peterson of 3288 Main Street Stratford were surprised with a party honoring their twenty fifth wedding anniversary. Euncheon was served with music singing and dancing. Gifts were received for the couple. Attendees included Mr and Mrs C Holt Sr Mr and Mrs J L Billings Mrs F Christenou Mr and Mrs P Sorensen Mr and Mrs Morkusen Mrs P Sen Mary Sorensen Miss Dorothy Bill Miss Esther Nielsen Raymond Sorensen Leroy Horensen Clarence Zings Ernest Brings Baka sen and Raymond Petersen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Peterson
Main Street
Stratford
Euncheon
Mr. Peterson
C. Holt Sr
Clarence Zings
Ernest Brings
Bakasen
Raymond Petersen
Kellogg's Bran and Bean touted for child relief
An old Kellogg advertisement claims bran and bean products cure child constipation, praising scrambled bran for ease of intake and regular bowels. It urges daily use with milk, touting permanent relief and offering a money back guarantee if ineffective.
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Carl Mayer
Bridgeport
Conn
Kinsella
Catherine H. MacLachlan Lessona
Mitesh Saith
Fairfiewl Avenue
Monard
Framcin
New York
Pritadetgnia
Clawe Goodface
Hevilachil
Miligr
St. Mary's
MY Lord
Bidgeport Avenues
Ie Murda
Misa Edith Stiles
Wesonsin
Arthur T. Noren
Morehouse Wtrent
Centraga
Tacreation
Alumni Association of Black Rock Schdg
Mermatheta
Elen E.ander
Clhic
Concordian
The
Swedish Lutheran Church
Park Avenue
Grace M. E Church
Clinton and
Fairfield Avenues
Russell
Mathews
Stratfosl
Wilowssney
Sterling Wide
AM Cooper
Brooklaws Avenue
Thomas Bairkian
Olivet Church
Wales
Read
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Deira
Dennison Dept
Kellogg’s
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Kellogg Company
Read’s Book Shop
Otis Skinner
Mr. Skinner
Calvin Coolidge
Whiting
Henry Savage Landox
Mexico
Quinn
Morley
Rackham
Fitzgerald
Fish
Peter Rabbit
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Thackeray
Greyson
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Browning
Auumn
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Katherine Mansfield
Mary Borden
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