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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1923

Page

21

Russian lawyer to speak Sunday at Y W Branch

Russian lawyer M. Xn Petchkovski of Petrograd will address a mixed Russian Ukrainian and Slavonic audience at the International Institute of the YWCA on Teach street Sunday at 2 20 o clock The talk covers the history of the Russian people and features photos of Russian life arranged by Miss Nina Posspelova Russian secretary of the Institute.

Petchkovski Fetrograd Manvey America Yale University New Haven International Institute of the XY. W. Co Yernova Potchkovaki Wilba Nina Posspelova International Institute of the Y. Wil GA

Speedy breakthrough shatters 10 yard dash record

A middle aged man sets a world mark by sprinting 10 yards in record time. When asked for the secret, he credits risk taking in urban street crossings in the downtown district. The remark highlights urban hazard as the unlikely engine of speed.

Mrs Florence Black Heads Legion Auxiliary in Year

Mrs Werence Black was chosen president of the Women auxiliary of the American Legion succeeding Mrs Bernard Stretton who served the past year. Officers include vice president Mrs John secretary Mrs Evelyn Jocsyrer. Executive board lists Mrs William McNulty Miss Edith Vallen Mrs T Darough and others.

Werence Black Women’ Auxiliary of the American Legion Bernard Stretton M John Evelyn Jocsyrer Wiliam Mc~ Nulty Edith Vallen T Darough Ang Mes Marla Selther Eden’ Coyle Exfe

Christmas Party Planned for Hillside Home Inmates

Charities commissioners at their monthly meeting yesterday approved an entertainment program for inmates at Hillside Home to be held on Christmas Day. Angus P. Thorn, the superintendent, will finalize the lineup. Other routine business was also transacted.

Miss Vera Curtis to appear in December concert at Dave's theatre

A benefit concert at Dave's theatre on Friday December 14 features Miss Vera Curtis, a Metropolitan Opera alumna born in Bridgeport, with John Barnes Wells, Almen Knowles, and William Reddick. the Panny Crosby circle of Kings Daughters sponsors for the Fanny J. Crosby Memorial Home for the Abed. Reservations include Mrs Summer Shounson, Mrs Dwigth Wheeler, and others.

Dave's Theatre Panny Crosby New England Conservatory Boston New York Miss Curtis John Barnes Wells Almen Knowles William Reddick Summer Shounson Wesww Dwigth Wheeler A Tr. Armstrong Walter BR. Lasnar Mra Hincks Paul BE. Kilce Edmunds Wolfe MacDons Albert

United Church Bazaar Continues With Food and Gifts

The United Church women run a Christmas bazaar opened yesterday and continuing all day today with food and fancy articles. Decorations in red green and yellow specify rooms. A luncheon is planned at 18 30 under the general committee led by Mrs W Ju Ferris and others, with chairmen for dining, food, gift tables and children’s booths.

W. C. Bristol Missy Ethel Sterling J. H. Sizer Fl. We Vniker Hf Éeneburgh William Nothwagte Ioyard Porter Dole J. G. Tulum HH. Widwards Candy A. T. Whitman Aprong Ro Nelthereut Angelie Illenard Bwain

First Presbyterian Church Bazaar Draws Crowd

First Presbyterian Church hosted its annual Christmas sale organized by the Women's League. A turkey dinner was served and the event ran through yesterday afternoon and evening, featuring committees for cooks, candy, fancy work, games, and a raffle, with Mrs. Garrett as general chair and Myra A. Ke. Smith assisting on various tables and activities.

Women’s League of the First Presbyterian Church F. Ft. Garrett Mr. Bissell Wy J. Baird Margaret Mls Getler Gorish Webberble Wining Room W. Ee Witt M. YT. Meyer G. O. Borton Buahbnelt Jerome Furpin Myra. A. KE. Smith

Sixth District Club Elects John Sheehan

John Sheehan was elected president of the Sixth District Democratic Club at the annual meeting held last night in the club rooms at 1400 Main Street. New officers include Edna A. Crew as vice president, Mrs. W. J. Carrot as treasurer, Georg Hulton as recording secretary, Miss Margaret Daley as rev. 1, with Joh S. Brady and T. C. Neary named to the board of directors. Meetings are set for Thursday in June.

Jeln Seehan Th District Democratic Club Main Street Edna A. Crew W. J. Carrot Nanciatti Georg Hulton Margaret Daley Joh S. Brady T. C. Neary Tavas

Mrs M Fox Elected Head of Ninth District

The Ninthis district Republican Women’s club met at the East Side library and elected officers for the coming year. Martha Wax was chosen president with Catherine Watson as first vice president and Minnie Liptals as second vice president. Catherine G. Grammi es was named recording secretary.

Trepublican Women's Club East Side Martha Wax Catherine Watson First View Minnie Liptals Seagne Catherine CG Amnies Creature Justin LaPoantain Secretiny

Calvary Bazaar Dinner Details For December 12

Calvary Episcopal church Ladley guild and Rectors Aid society announce a harvest dinner at the Christmas gate next Wednesday December 12 from 6 to 9 o'clock. Mrs Julia Hunt and Mrs Charles Wyllian lead, with Mrs John Morsy and Mrs Harry Bennett supervising serving and Mrs Gregory and Mrs Jenry Remington in charge of tables and devolutions. Committee chairs include Mrs B C Touswy and Mrs eC Wheeler along with other ladies handling fancy work candy booth book house and other booths. Dancing will be coordinated by Mr William Kirkby and Mrs Teusselt Cone among others.

Ladley’ Guild Calvary Episcopal Church Summit Streets Julia Hunt Charles Wyllian John Morsy Harry Bennett Gregory Jenry Remington B.C. Touswy Ec. Wheeler Fancy MM. Brexxer Ww. White Candy Booth 5. Ogdsell Juth W. Cross Ley Book House Charlotte Lamb Csthering Taylor Tol Bellkeci C. Cole William Kirkby Harry Lrinkerhall Teusselt Cone Bertha

Luxurious versatile lamps and home time savers

Excerpted catalog prose highlights tall polychrome lamps with black bases and large fringed shades in silk colors. It promotes a $15 gift option that converts to a tea table, then a $28 multiuse wagon table, plus coffee percolators, electric irons, and waffle irons advertised as time saving home aids.

New Date Dress Pattern Promotes Satin and Crepe Styles

Advertises a 950 Date Dress pattern featuring knee flounce and straight silhouette. Describes satin and crepe options with brocade or printed silk, sizes 16 to 44 inches, yardage details, and 15 cents for mailing. Send name and address to Prizea Department Bridgeport Telegraph. If pattern not received, call Barnum 6103 after five days.

Coim Priléeca Department Bridgeport Teley Phyno Barnum

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