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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1927
Page
14
Due to a date mix up Rabbi Feldman could not speak at the Park Avenue temple in Hartford last night. The meeting was canceled because of his absence. Board president Aaron Wittstein blamed part of the confusion on scheduling issues.
The article notes Rabbi David Gross has resigned and Mr Wittstein says no further developments on filling the pulpit have occurred, though an appointment of a new rabbi is expected soon.
The Mohican A A hosts its eighth annual informal dance at the Colonial ball tonight with Bobby and Lorraine Andes Alice Gregory and Jimmy Conway as entertainers. Grand march at 10 led by Denzel Quilty and Miss Mohican chosen in an earlier beauty contest. Committee includes Andrey Papp chairman John Sultan John Hannon John Cassidy Michael Gillett and Charles Stauss.
Short notice indicates books offered at one dollar each with titles of distinction located on the main floor. The item list emphasizes smooth reading experiences and literary quality for shoppers seeking affordable novels.
Rev James Kern of Philadelphia, returning from archaeological work in Palestine, preached at First English Evangelical Lutheran, Laurel avenue Grove street. The vacancy followed Rev Armin G Wong’s departure for Immanuel Lutheran Philadelphia. Supply pastor Mark Anthony of Yale University will lead next Sunday service.
Yale's graduate school reports 662 students this year from 45 states and 17 foreign countries. New York provides 52 students, Connecticut 216, and participation spans 272 colleges and 30 research fellows, with representations from Austria, Canada, Japan, England, India, Egypt, and other nations among the foreign entrants.
Miss Nellie Brescia hosted a shower at 812 Pembroke Street in honor of Miss Helen Scinto of 844 East Main Street, fiancé to Joseph Assenza of New York City. A large list of attendees from the local community attended the event.
More than 500 young people attended the Butler Business school dance at the Ritz on Friday evening. The event, the second of its kind this year, drew a strong program and a generous potential contribution to the Red Cross. Committee members included Edward Keene as chairman and Lillian Bower, Doris Harned, Ruth Keller, Alice Phalen, Sica Peterson, John Leary and Herman Baum.
Horatio Parker's Holy Child was sung yesterday afternoon at St John's Episcopal Church to open the holiday music season. A repeat performance is planned for December 8 at St John's, with weekly Sunday programs through New Year under Alvin C. Breul. The choir included Milton Dayton, milton garl ons, and boy sopranos Arthur French Jr Roy Case Jr and Fritz Hawley with organ accompaniment.
The Bridgeport Encampment No 22 O 0 F will work the Patriarchal degree for a large class of candidates Tuesday evening at 8 oclock at the Odd Fellows hall on Broad and Dilbery streets. The Hitford branch of the Juror League of America has leased rams on Lewis street, Hartford for its club rooms.
West Hartford hosted a reception at the Metropolitan club in New York for famed African big game explorers Mr and Mrs Marth Johnson as Mrs Thomas E Desmond of Mayfair House and Mr Lewis B Curtis of Waldermere attended. Hartford opened a polo season with governors, military officers, and society figures among attendees at the Hartford Cavalry Polo Association event.
A brief note highlights evolving fashion and lifestyle trends centered on motherhood. The column surveys recent styles, consumer habits, and cultural attitudes shaping maternal roles in daily life through concise observations and social cues.
Royal family gathered at Sandringham to review Queen Alexandra's will and the complex disposal of Marlborough House possessions. Disputes center on the valuable silver and gold plate, furniture, and artwork valued around 3 million pounds, with Princess Olaf, Princess Mary, Princess Victoria, King George, and Queen Mary named in various notes. The Prince of Wales resists moving to Marlborough House until settlements are reached, leaving King George as custodian of the bulk of the contents pending agreement.
Tonight at 8 oclock the Pioneer lodge No 79 American Order Sons of St George will install officers at St George's hall Ansonia. Alderman George Sheasby serves as destai ng off ieer. Delegates from Lord Nelson lodge Magna Charta lodge and other lodges will attend. Past Grand President George H Wood to be principal speaker. Officers include George Mura Louis Holt Edward Wales John W Toth Georges Oeffings Samuel Straching John Wood Thomas Smyth Harold Pitt Artha Toth Simeon Jenkinson W Murgatroyd Thomas Birtling
Knights of Pythias lodges plan a Christmas party for members and families on December 29 with a dance and a smoker also scheduled. Social committee includes David P Abbatt chair, Joseph W Higs gins, John Shenton, Fred L Byers, and Frederick Trumbull.
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