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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1919

Page

14

Four Minutemen Aid Red Cross in Bridgeport Drive

Bridgeport Four Minutemen led by W V Dee volunteer to support the Red Cross drive to stamp out tuberculosis and speak at local theaters while the Visiting Nurse association seeks 10000 to fund work nearby. Miss F E Beard, a Bridgeport Hospital helper in French hospitals, spoke to East Side theatres with generous response. Local clergy and doctors including Rev Alex Taidium Everett Cortright and Dr C H Sprague participate.

Bridgeport W. V. Dee Red Cross Visiting Nurse Association Elmer BH. Clivens Minutemen FE. I. Beard East Side Alex Taidium Everett Cortright C. H. Sprague

Comptroller Returns From Siberia With Souvenirs

A comptroller from Missouri returns from Siberia carrying Russian mementos and souvenirs. The collection includes a crucifix, a pendant from the lander queen, a cross from St. Stanislas, and various coins and currency. The items are tied to historically valuable funds and a possible ownership dispute with Central government authorities.

York Jace Boston Northerit Ovalme Arebionget

House Panel Sets 300000 Peace Army Draft

The House military subcommittee led by Representative Anthony approves an army reorganization bill proposing 300,000 regulars and 18,000 officers for a peace-time force with 250,000 combat troops. Delegates Buckingham Davy Abrams Adams and Chernitsky Delaney speak as Johnson and others organize presentations.

Lac Tim Washington Dec House Anthony Isinsas EB. T. Buckingham A. Davy J. Abrams Flt Adams Stephen Chernitskx A. Ll. Delaney OW. Johnson

Great Oratorio Gongery Tonight at Bridgeport High

Bridgeport Oratorio Society presents Verdi Manzoni Requiem with New York Philharmonic Overture and two 17th century carols at the high school auditorium under Lucien Warner. Assistants include Mrs Logan Hawley Davis Miss Dick Howard Robert Quail Jed Patton and Arthur Mees music director. Previous season featured Samson and Delilah Hiawatha and Messiah as scores now prepared for The Children's Crusades next.

Bridgeport Oratorio Society Commuunity Fife Hyas Music Joyers Lucien He Warner New York Philharmonic Orchestra Verdi Manzone Rossini Manzoni New York Logan Hawley Davis Dick Uoward Robert Quail Jed Patton Arthur Mees Geronthis Faust Messiah Creation Elijah

Mary Silliman D A R Has Attractive Program

Mary Silliman chapter D A R held a meeting with Prof Samuel J Brown Hartford state supervisor of evening schools delivering the address. Plans for Americanization work were discussed along with the Current Events course. Mrs Frederick A Strong presided as regent.

Mary Silliman D. A. Th Samuel J. Brown Hartford Avery Frederick A. Strong Maryville College BR. F. Waller John J. Woodhull Ways and Stratfield State Magazine Star Records Mary Louise Pach Joseph Weiler George Jn. Ober

Local social notes list for Miss Natalie Zim and clubs

Miss Natalie Zim has returned after several weeks in New Yonder. Mrs Seward Price leads Abhots club events Friday afternoon at Park Street Congregational church parlors. Mrs Hawes, convalescent, attends French conversation lesson. The Art League led by Mrs Patterson to hold a rummage at 126 Bank Street Thursday and Friday. Signage contributions requested for Isugite members at Belving Street store. BiratPord. a ae

Natalie Zim Wood Avenue New Yonder Seward Price Abhots Club Park Street Const Regationial Church Art League EF. M. Patterson Isugite

Master Printers Hold Joint Dinner in New York

Thirty six members of the Master Printers and United Pypothetan assertations attended a dinner last night at the Aly gonaiin clubh. George W. Herst of the Seamilionress New York Oils was among those present and spoke on the city printing situation and industry. The affair’s committee included 15 Becles and J. Murray.

Mastion United Pypothetan Alygonaiin

Seer Reports Shiny Seal Off Wenfield Coast

Sivers says he saw a shimmering seal in shallow water at seven o’clock yesterday morning near Wenfield. Williamson confirms spotting an underwater object and cannot identify it, noting seals are common off the coast but rarely seen this far south.

Sivers Tuck Wenfield Reef Weloek Geogge Sivers Wallfield County Protective Association Ile Wits A. J. Williamson Mairfield Counnty Association Williamson Maire

Germany warned for last time by Supreme Council note

Paris reports the Supreme Council delivered notes to German head Baron v. leev denying demands to modify the treaty on trials and prisoner returns. It agrees to study economic effects of indemnities for sinking ships at Scapa Flow and warns Germany that acts against the armistice would invite Allied military measures. It asserts signature of the protocol secures treaty execution and rejects German claims to modify terms.

Paris Bee. S Supreme Council Baron Vou “Leev Scapa Germany Heparations Commission Crermany

All Stores to Close for Louis Sonnenberg

Funeral services for Louis Sonnenberg, a renowned New York lawyer and former owner of a national piano store chain, will be held this afternoon at his New Haven home. To honor his memory, all stores will close for the day. A Duncan Mackay, local manager on Broad Street, will attend the rites.

Louis Sonnenberg New York City New York New Haven A. Duncan Mackay Piano Broad Street

State game farm plan advances in Fairfield county

Fairfield County Irish and Game Protective Association debated establishing a Fairfield County branch of the State Game Farm. Secretary Williamson presented the proposal at last night’s meeting, with former mayor Clark offering substantial support. A committee, to be appointed by President Disbrow, will report later. The plan includes securing birds and releasing them locally, with shared costs between the state and local sportsmen. The group also planned an annual banquet to be scheduled by a committee. Speakers shared recent experiences on hunting and bird reports, concluding favorable prospects for next season if winter is mild and June dry.

State Fame Farm Fairfiell County Irish and Game Protective Association A. J. Williamson Rank ‘B Clark Pearriary Charles R. Disbrow William L. Belknap J. Murray Johnson J. TB Beers A. P. Ford George Stltan Long KH Mr. Geers

Current Events Class Convenes Before Christmas Holidays

Miss Eunice Avery of Springfield led a Current Events class at Strat field sun parlors delivering the final lecture before Christmas. She discussed the peace treaty and current protocol, evaluated Germany under the Ebert government with a proposed 60 percent income tax and confiscation of capital, and outlined the coal situation noting a 77 percent rise in living costs.

Stratfield

The Letters of Natalie Dear Evelyn

A neighbor notes the arrival of a new baby girl near Bridgeport and recalls watching her in a bassinet. The writer describes gifts planned for Christmas, mentions local shops in detail, including G. W. Fairchild and Sons, Robins Inc, and the Selmagundiea Room, and discusses real estate agents Rabbs, Tne and Tobias Inc. The letter also covers holiday shopping, lunch plans, and seasonal displays at Lane’s and Chamberlin and Shropshire’s bookstores with mentions of Eversharp pencils, chocolates, and toys.

Marmola Prescription Tablets advertise rapid fat loss

Slogans promise safe secret slimming of three to four pounds weekly without lifestyle changes. Marmola tablets are pitched as harmless and effective with skin and appetite improvements, offered by Marmolia Co at 864 Woodward Ave Detroit Michigan for $1 per case or free sample by mail order.

Marnoinia Co Woodward Ave Detroit Mich

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