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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1921

Page

14

Christmas charity drives a Remington club

In the Remington club hall at Seaview and Boscon avenues, a vast Christmas fund effort gathers foodstuffs, clothing, and toys for city families. Members planned a $4,000 goal, raised to over four thousand with $1,800 from members and $1,010 in gifts. Merchants contributed, volunteers worked, and a cobbler repurposed old belting into soles. The drive will aid 300 families with food, 600 with clothing, and 1,200 children. A planned Christmas party includes hot soup, coffee, and a festive gift hall. The organizing committee, headed by president At hort heekie, coordinates investigations to match needs with aid.

Remington Club Seaview Avenue Sike Ranel Ari Ofanse

League of Voters Opens Activities With Card Party

The Bridgeport League of Women Voters kicked off activities with a card party in the Business and Professional Women’s club rooms in the Liberty building. Guest of honor Mrs Maurice Taftwell urged citizenship education and knowledge of state laws while Dinner for directors followed. A second card party was held later.

Niertine Bridgeport League of Wemien Wome Tiberty Kitchell Spraks Miorence Itelwell Anaita Orelock Board of Directors Kitehelt Atra Lynn W. Witany Inmat Jeanne Agnet

Fraternal Lodges and Societies in Bridgeport Officers Election

A list of Bridgeport fraternal orders and lodges including the Knights of Pythias and Modern Woodmen, with addresses on Broad Elm and Housatonic avenues. Fidelity Rebekah and IOOF announce officer elections and a public installation at Odd Fellows Hall on Saturday January 7 at 10689 Broad Street.

Bridgeport Council America State Wrights of Pythies Main Arennum Lodge J. O Broad Street Field Avenue Benesi Society, Inc French Street American Tiectroplaters’ Society Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators and Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators and Paner Hangers of America Elm Street Bridgeport Taodge Fraternal Aid Tintonie Airfield Independent Order Tt Tr RR Nuighta of Pythias Housatonic Avenue Jerusalem R. A Senle Temple Beloin Camn Modern Woodmen of America Tee Avenue Court Welson Main Street Fidelity Rebekah Lose TO. O. F Fidelity Rebekah Inder IO. O. TF Lodge Odd Fellows' Hatt

Reduced grain rates upheld by commission

The Interstate Commerce Commission sustained reduced grain rates effective in the trans Misssissippi region. The order lowers charges on grain and grain products by about 16 to 45 percent from 1920 levels and mandates corn and other coarse grains be carried for ten percent less than wheat and other bread stuffs.

Washington trans-Mississippi Interstate Commerce Commission

Devon School Pupils Hold Christmas Recital

Devon School pupils presented a Christmas concert under the principal’s supervision featuring Kindergarten songs, American hymn tunes, and a varied program. Performances included junior and senior selections, with students from Lavell and Jack Pow contributing alongside several named participants.

Devon School

Ethan Allen Council All Day Sale Announcement

An all day sale is announced by Ethan Allen Council with a wide range of items on offer. The notice highlights discounts on attractive articles including toys and gifts and mentions special deals for invited attendees.

Ethan Allen Council Ebban Allen Council A. A Pam oArticie Ognek Clase Sflanaen

Unusual YWCA Branch Plans International Festive Party

The YWCA branch hosts a diverse international party with gift exchange and cakes. Mrs. Frederick P. Granniss leads the program featuring songs and performances reflecting Greek, Spanish, French, Mexican, Russian, and American traditions, with a mix of ancient and modern handiwork.

Russia Frederick PB. Granniss Emro Yale Rte PSEA Lesus Carley Graeseor Frederick RB Gran- Mias Agnes G Paradise

Park Ave Sisterhood Aids Tuberculosis Fight

Members of the Park Avenue Temple Sisterhood join a campaign to stamp out tuberculosis by selling stamps at the City Whitepal Bank. Active leaders include Mrs. Benjamin W. Brownstein Mrs. Sigmund Loewith Mrs. Richard Opple and other directors and volunteers.

Sisterhood Park Avenue Temple Whitepal Bank Hose Benjamin W. Brownstein Sigmund Loewith Richard Opple Samuel Susman Harry Goldstein A. A William Loveman Lewis R. Salabos Joseph Ts. Speror J. H. Cohen Robertl Lieberthal

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