Mrs Kingsbury Heads Raymond W Harris VFW Auxiliary
At a night meeting in Cannon Street post quarters the Ladies A F of V elected officers. Mrs Nellie Kingsbury was named president with Augusta Cohen senior vice president Etta Chambers junior vice president Gladys Smith treasurer Clady s East Wood secretary and Emma Speer chaplain Others appointed included Payne Rug g Mildred Johnson Alice Hoberts Mabel Karstet ker color bearers and Mautie Lew patetotie instructor Carrie Bent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Othcere O
Raymond W. Harris Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Post
Cannon Street
Nellie Kingsbury
Augusta Cohen
Etta Chambers
Gladys Smith
Cladys East- Wood
Emma Speer
Kingsbury
Payine Rugg
Mildred Johnson
Alice Hoberts
Mabel Karstetker
Mautie Lew
Carrie Bent
Clergy Officers to Be Instituted January Fifth
A ceremony will install Jonnie Tyler and Maeve among new officers joining past leaders at a church in Ho Yao. The auxiliary holds a Christmas party for pastor’s coins on December 2 in Charie Bentley of Mre.
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Jonnie Tyler
Maeve
Ho Yao
Chat
Bentley
Mre
Summerfield Church Forms Bible Class
A men’s Bible class was formed at the Summerfield church to study the Bible. It will meet Sundays at 9:43 in the church parlor, with 25 men enrolled. William Ham to teach. officers include William Crofoot president, Harry Gould vice president, Arnold Scofield treasurer. Charles Dent helped organize.
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Summerfield Church
Church Parelots
William Ham
Aff
Wiliam Crofott
Harry Gould
Arnold Scofield
Freere
George Kuhl
Phe
Charles Dent
William Bretiord Howard Baker
E. Randolph
R. Wilkins
W. Metzger
J. Scofield
H. Kilroy
C. Randolph
Dowdney
D. Williams
J. C. Tt. P. Grom
Bridgeport Manufacturers Host Christmas Show At Central High
More than 2,000 attendees crowded Central High School auditorium for the Bridgeport Manufacturers' Association annual Christmas entertainment. New York city/ J Raymond L Forman presented a four-part Dickens recital, praised by the audience. The Manufacturers' chorus of 22 sang popular numbers as an orchestra accompanied the evening. After the show a turkey distribution followed.
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Bridgeport Manufacturers' Association
Central High School
J. Raymond L. Forman
New York City
Manufacturers’ Chorus
Philippine Gowns and Lacework Fashion Feature
Philippine Gowns a dainty gift in blue peach coral and beige tones with tailored coats and sleeveless models. Harmony crepe de Chine designs offer feminine options with or without sleeves. Hand embroidered gowns highlight neat hem stitching and boxed linens. Also offered are Swiss handkerchiefs and snowy white nainsock gowns with extensive handwork and durable laundering. Hosiery sizes include 15 to 18.
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Harmony Ing Des
Cleverly Styled Silk Umbrellas With New Amber Handles
A seriat is always sui an enthusiastic reception for these 16 rib Silk Gloria Umbrellas featuring amber and Mexican onyx handles. Available in taffeta with stylish design and priced at $2.98.
Knitted Shoulderettes for Gifts and Wear
This item highlights knitted shoulderettes priced at $1, offered in fine worsted feather-weight yarns. Available colors include orchid, blue, green, vi, grey, pink and black. Crafted as gifts for grandmothers or invalid friends, with a second flam weave option mentioned.
Sailor Transferred to New London Naval Base for Diesel Engine Study
The U S 8 flagship reports bugler Bugler is transferred to Naval Base school New London to study diesel engines. Mr Domschine, son of Mrs Jean Domschine of 1810 Stratford Ave, is involved.
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Texas
Navy
Naval Base School
New London
Domschine
Jean Domschine
Stratford Avenue
Death car wreck report and inquest findings
Norwalk reports that four young men riding in a burning auto near East Norwalk December 14 were all intoxicated, with driver Howard Hatch facing charges. Witnesses described rescuers pulling a burned passenger from the car as the vehicle sped away. Inquest testimony noted drunkenness and abusive behavior toward officers amid the investigation and ongoing court proceedings.
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Norwalk
Clifford C. E. Wennett
University Club
Bridgeport
Lima
N. Y
Howard R. Hatch
Southport
Wemett
Whitever
Hatch
Liberty
Harry Fitzgerald
North Avenue
Martin F. Meyer
Myrtle Avenue
Fitzgerald
Arthur M. Marsh
Marsh, Stoddard
John J. Phelan
Arthur W. Marsh
Vincent L. Keating
Marsh, Stoddard and Day
Clifford B. Wilson
Meyer
Counwel
Thomas A. Finn
Winterer
Oscar Soderstrom
Joan
Alex Warga
Mill Hill Avenue
Frank B. Raymond
Fitggerald
Paul McGrath
Meyers
Harry Brewn
Charles Bowzon
Louis Brebn
Bren
Litwtoh
Round World Pair Sleep During Endurance Flight
Daytona Beach reports that William Brock and Edward Schlee, aiming to break the world record for continuous flight, plan to sleep during the mission aboard The Pride of Detroit. They will alternate control, carry 650 gallons of fuel, and endure about 60 hours to prove aviation reliability while delivering the record to America.
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Daytona Beach
Fla
William Brock
Edward F. Schlee
Brock
America
Pride of
Detroit
United States
Reward Increased for Capture of Burglars
Edgar P. Lawson of Willow Street Southport raises reward to 61500 for information leading to arrest of burglars who smashed his home and stole 85000 in silver. State and Falkloid police continue investigation with no clues to culprits.
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Edgar P. Lawson
Willow Street
Southport
Ailver
Falkloid
Toys and Candy Shipped from Bridgeport to Vermont Flood Areas
Red Cross officials announced in Bridgeport that three large crates of toys and candy were shipped to Vermont flood regions. The gifts include dressed dolls, doll houses with furniture, toy animals, wooden trucks and boots for children.
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Red Cross
Bridgeport
Vermont
Obituary notices from Bridgeport area residents
Obituaries report Norris Farrin of 100 Alsace Street dying after a brief illness, and funeral details for Mrs Louise Steinborn, Minerva W Dayton, Mrs Alce Demery, Mary Sostke, John Bright, Nora Corrigan, and related services at local mortuary chapels, churches, and cemeteries with surviving family members and funeral arrangements noted.
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Norris Farrin
Alsace Street
Bridgeport Housing Company
Louise Steinborn
August G. Baker
Stratford Avenue
St. Anthony’s Church
Philip Massicot
Ark Cemetery
Minerva W. Dayton
Avon Avenue
Devon
G. E. Knobhneyer
W. J. Guggenheim
Milford
Reuben G
Gevon
Robert
Torrington
Charles
Louis Hadley
Dorn Bright John Bright
Washington Avenue
Marie
A. R. Abriola and Son
Main Street
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Mrs. Kingsbury
Women
Dickens
Meigs
Acs
Witte
Philippine
Rayon
API Yver
Cro Sole Ou
Outfitters
Arthur FL
Phelan
Bridgeporter
Schlee
Alce Demery
Alve Demery
E. Foster Piper
Newfield M
Mary Sostke
Mary
Steve
Julia Sostka
Wordin Avenue
St. John’s Greek Catholic Church
St. John's Cemetery
Stratford
Nora Corellan
Catalpa Circle
Foresters of America
Joseph A. Guiley
St. Chael's Cemetery
Thomas Ryw
James Corrigan
James Connell
John Dowling
James Carey
Wiliam McCarthy
Boys’ Shop
Mities
HGS& Outfitters
Frank - Fargoce
Stationers& Office Outfitters
Broad Street
Bank Street
Post-Telegram
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