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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1923

Page

9

Social Welfare committee plans charity dance by local lodge

The Social Welfare committee of the local B P O Elks lodge announces an introductory dance next Friday night at the club rooms to raise funds for charitable work. Michael Healy chairs the committee with Harry Sweet as secretary, naming divisions for printing music publicity and entertainment. Entertainers include Kitty Craighead Flo Chapels and Theresa O'Brien with Malone's orchestra.

B. P. O. Ellis Grand Sesson Bsks Ming Michael Healy Ozen Harry Sweet Healy Nee John Broderick John H. Hillams John J. Kearney Anthony Cesanella Ichael Healy Howerd Daley Ray Entertainment Jatzmen W. Lindquist John Keary Hammt jAmong Otty Craighead Flo Penn Theresa O'Brien Malone Kehestra

Miss Agnes Neil Weds William Westlin in Local Ceremony

Miss Agnes Neil married William Westlin in a ceremony at the United Chirched family home. The bride wore brown blue velvet with gold lace and yellow chrysanthemum bouquet. Dewey Westin served as best man. The couple will reside at 1585 Park Avenue. Westlin works with the Bridgeport Locomobile branch.

Alexander Well Maplewood Evernus Agnes Aliam Westlin Ndrew Westlin Westport William Horace Day Kim Kim—a Fries of New York City Dewey Westin Tye New York State Park Avenue Mr. Fextlin Ridgeport Locomobli c \ompany

Local Society Notes and Community Meetings Set

Mr and Mrs G E Donaldson of Grasmere visit relatives in Jersey City NY. Scout leaders plus speakers attend big Scout meeting at Royal James. Applied Psychology club to present in Stratfield sun parlor tonight. Bridgeport Art League Christmas sale ongoing at Clinton Ave cub house. Stratford high school seniors plan a food sale tomorrow. Card party raises funds for St Mary’s decorating. Wednesday Workers of United Church to sew and lunch tomorrow. Mary Beardsley society holds Holden Hall meeting Friday with food sale. Engagement announced between Anna Cohen and Abel Glass. Sunshine Society to meet tonight. Kings Daughters Club to gather at Miss More Yon Race’s home.

C. Nathaniel Worthen Howard Simp Alice Chapman Charity Organzation Society Dorothy C. Guinn Phylise Wheatley W. C. Ray Luther B. Strayer New England Mary Beardsley Society Olvet Church Holdenhall Sunshine Society King’s Daughters Club Miss More Poplar Terrace Stratgeld

D A R Chapter Meeting With Honor Guest

The Mary Silliman chapter of the D A R meets this afternoon at 2:30 in Stratfield. Mrs. Chariea J Templeton wife of the Governor of Connecticut and vice president of a Waterbury D A R chapter will be guest of honor. Reverend Ernest J Craft will speak on William McKinley Our Martyred President with Louis Pavone providing a solo.

Mary Silliman Stratfield Chariea J. Templeton Gouvernor Connecticut Millicent Potter Waterbury Ernest J. Craft Christ Episcopal Church William McKinroy Louis Pavone Frederick Hindsley

Olympic Day Educates Schools to Preserve American Supremacy

An educational campaign proposed by American Olympic Committee members aims to spark schoolchildren’s interest in athletic training and ancient Olympic history. The plan envisions schools dedicating part of a day to lessons on the games, with athlete instructors showcasing demonstrations to boost modern Olympic participation and keep U S athletes competitive abroad. Generals Allen and Barnes lead the drive with headquarters in New York City as the fund seeks 350000 dollars to support sending the 1924 team to compete overseas.

New York America de Lyote Paris Henry T. Allen Rome Julius H. Barnes United States Chamber of Commerce Broadway New York City General Allen West Forty-Fourth Street

Benefit Concert at Stratfield Tomorrow

A benefit concert for Angeline Bartlett takes place tomorrow night at Stratfield. Performers include Kathryn Platt Gunn, Stuart Edwards, John Cushing, Ada Ammerman, with a varied program of violin, baritone, piano, readings, and radio pieces. Organizational officers listed are Mrs. Edith C. Greene president, Mrs. Mary A. Yale secretary, and Mrs. Laura E Ortlepp treasurer.

Angeline Bartlett Stratfield Kathryn Platt Gunn Stuart Edwards John Cushing Ada Ammerman Mr. Cu Ave Maria Schubert Withelm Henri Buli Hubby Misa Crunk Curran Sandoraon Martin Mr. Edwards Mary Parker Misa Ammereman Gypsy Aire Sarasate Miss Guan Edith C. Greene Mary A. Yale Laura E Ortlepp

Catholic Daughters Plan Christmas Sale and Dance

The Bridgeport Catholic Daughters of America announce a Christmas bazaar and dance at Colonial Hall on Thursday evening. Proceeds boost the Knights of Columbus gymnasium project with possible use for a reception room or kitchen. Anna Sullivan leads the fancy gift booth, Mrs George O'Shea runs the candy and fruit table, and Mrs P J Lynch will serve at the cafe table.

Bridgeport Catholic Daughters of America Colonial Hat Knights of Columbus Anna Sulvan George O'Shea P. J. Lynch

Junior C of C to Hold Dance December 21

Bridgeport junior chamber of commerce hosts first seasonal dance at Strat Field on Friday December 21. Bankera six piece orchestra to play. committee includes Wliant H. Crawford FR J. Ale yey George M. Barker Root K. Thibault OC H. Armstrong and Rohe Walter.

Bridgeport Junior Chamber of Commerce Iy Stratfield Bankera Wliant H. Crawford J. Ale Yey George M. Barker Root K. Thibault OC. H. Armatrong Rohe Walter

Little Things To Make the Christmas Box More Christmasy

A short note offers simple ideas to enhance a Christmas box with festive touches. It suggests small decorative items, ribbons, and seasonal flourishes to heighten the holiday feel.

Butterfly Art Work Instructs On Quick Gift Crafts

A young department helper offers free demonstrations on making butterfly themed crafts. Trays, cigar jars, calendars, telephone pads, coasters and many other items can be created to give as Christmas gifts. The instruction carries no charge.

Christmas Collar Sets in Tissue Box Selections

Christmas collars and cuff sets wrapped in tissue paper feature lace eyelet embroidery organdies and madras edged with lace in black and white or plain pique. A sprig of holly adds festive charm. Your choice $1.

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KS Committee Kial Welfare Group Agnes Neil William Westlin G. E. Donaldson Grasmere Jorasy City Applied Psychology Club Stratfield Sun Parlor Bridgeport Club Fll Coglis Hay Joneker Hooper Icla O. B.S. Tecent Mrp. L. F A. Sy Lucy Garner Ol ‘High School Stratford Jacob Cohen Worksley Anna Abel Mlass Jacob Glasg Schrarft Schrafft American Olympic Committee Catholic Daughters Junior C. OF C Marin Westminster Connecticut Hills Che
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