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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1926
Page
14
Community clubs and churches host parties, drives, and readings. Mrs Mary Reed and Miss Jesse Hayley lead charity activities. horticulture and art leagues organize sales and card parties. Families from New Haven and Hartford attend, with children performing in school programs and civic groups planning meals, raffles, and festive events through early January.
A community gathering at 229 Hannell Street featured Mrs Allee Herthal hosting members and guests including Mrs George Bull and Missam wi Cuttin. The Busy Waters of Moris comet provided entertainment, a luncheon followed, and plans announced for January meetings and further social events across the community.
Alison Lexemier of the First Presbyterian church will lead a service featuring the hymn Joy to the World. A benediction follows and a committee in charge, assisted by Reverend Mrs Wardman, will serve.
Christmas trees will be placed in Bridgeport hospital wards by the Occupational Toy Committee of the Junior League. Each patient will receive a small Christmas gift from the League. The trees will be decorated by committee members on Thursday or Friday of next week, with gifts distributed on Christmas morning. Members listed include Miss Sally Tavers, chairwoman, Mrs Tloricea BK Merwin, Mrs John Field Wie Edgar W. Bassick Jr, Mrs Harry O King, Mrs George N Bissell, Mrs Webster Walker, and Mrs Maturin B Wahio.
There was rejoicing in the Stillman family today over the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Henry P Davidson. Mrs Davidson was Anne Stillman before marrying on Oct 18 1924. Her mother James A Stillman attended the ceremony and exchanged greetings with Mr Stillman after five years. Their daughter Anne aided in reconciling the couple.
The Lordship Parent-Teacher Association will host a bridge and needle party on Thursday December 18 at 7:30 in Lordship club rooms at the Casino. Proceeds go to increasing the fund for the annual children's Christmas entertainment. Members invite friends who support Lordship schools each year.
The Service club plans a Wednesday afternoon December 5 event for the Main Street Cat Nursery children. The Hull Home Settlement gym hosts a gaily decorated tree Santa Claus with gifts and candy. nursery band selections, songs and games are scheduled. Mrs John R Harring leads the nursery, with Mrs Harvey Hubbell Sr and Miss Julia Foster in charge of arrangements.
The Little Sisters will host a Christmas party for the Frank Miller Day Nursery children next week with a turkey dinner and Christmas treats for about 0-odd youngsters. Santa Claus will distribute gifts and candy. Mrs Frank Miller chairs the nursery committee and Mrs William M Paxton Jr. leads the Sisters' arrangements.
Vital statistics record births listing couples, residence addresses, and birth dates. Entries include Whitlork Tram a daughter on December 11 and Mitchcock at 12 Patmont Terrace a son on December 9, among many others with varying street addresses and dates in Fairfield.
At Stratfield hotel the Rivitan club held its regular weekly luncheon. Only routine matters were discussed as the group met for the usual monthly business transactions segment.
New York December 14 AP The Association of Petroleum Producers in Mexico released a telegraph to Secretary of Industry Motanes in Mexico City stating that foreign firms doubt the government will recognize pre constitutional rights under the new petroleum law. The telegram warns concessions under the old titles may expire December 31, 1926 with penalties for forfeiture, and calls for formal recognition and ample time to review final concession terms. Signatories include Compania Mexicana Elo Landesa Ta Corona El Aguila La Atlantica PetrOleum Tos Chijoles Cortex Aguada Petroleum Island Oil Humble Oil Mexican Gulf Ol Mexican Sinclair Standard Oil entities and others.
First meetings of creditors were held yesterday before Referee In Bankruptcy Keogh. Cases discussed include William Petrie, a putter, with assets of 310 459 and liabilities of 166 409. Joseph Doe of Greenwich Sport Foods, with assets of 10 169 42 and no assets. George W M'Grath, drug store proprietor, facing an involuntary petition with creditors Silvanus D Locke, Man T M'Grith, and John J Pitonateiek listing claims of 171 794, 600, and 136 51 respectively. A discharge petition was filed by Clayton Ho Thrall, a painter, showing liabilities of 155 9870 and assets of 22 60.
The Pittsburgh Lions Club will broadcast a mammoth concert on KDKA tonight from 4 to 10:30 to benefit the blind. The event invites radio listeners to invite blind neighbors to enjoy the entertainment. Lions International supports blind welfare, supplying Braille magazines, and local wives organize Braille instruction for blind residents.
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