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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1920
Page
12
Christmas season events bring joy to Bridgeport families with church services, dinners, and holiday programs across multiple congregations. Ministers announce sermons, communal meals, and candlelight services, inviting all neighbors to celebrate at Trinity Methodist, Peoples Presbyterian, Fire Presbyterian, Universalist, and other local churches.
Civic groups in Bridgeport distributed toys, candy and food baskets to thousands of children and families. Santa visited 1,500 youngsters at the Casino and Christmas events were held at Welfare, Children’s Home and hospitals. Volunteers organized meals, gifts, and entertainment through the day and into tonight, with Salvation Army and church groups assisting citywide. Over 1,300 carolers spread Yuletide cheer in neighborhoods.
Oberammergau plans a secret council vote to decide whether the Passion Play can be staged again, weighing war damage and finances. Elders face a delayed revival amid heavy taxes, depleted funds, and a wary public, with supporters citing tradition and cultural duty.
County commission report shows jail population dropped from 140 to 7 inmates since 1919 with reduced costs for food clothing and supplies. Expenditures for permanent repairs reached 27542 the largest item, while fuel sundries and other costs fell. Salary increases occurred in some cases.
In Jackson Mize on December 14 a Black preacher was killed by members of his own race. Sheriff Williams said the man Brown of Corvis yesterday passed away after suspected ties to a case involving a 14 year old Black girl named Dela Green, who was tied to three clotheslines.
Paris dispatch reports 60 tons of toys donated by French children will be distributed in the Aisne and Rheims areas by the Lac League et GMeers and Tex-Sol soldiers under M. Binet-Valmer. The idea began last year after visits to American committees for devastated France.
New York December 24 Cardinal Mercier of Belgium and Cardinal Leeen sent greetings to Americans at Columbus headquarters. Mercier said American reconstruction aid gave Belgians a happier Christmas. Lucan praised Knights of Columbus postwar relief as a memorable civic symbol in Rheims.
Connecticut district lodge of the International Association of Machinists urged plants in Gormecticur outsiai to reduce hours instead of laying off workers. They proposed a 44 hour week with shifts starting at 1 pm and closing at 3 pm, and Saturday close at noon.
A crowded Sunday of Christmas season services across Advent Christian, Baptist, Christian Science, Episcopal, Congregational, and Methodist churches. Details include sermon titles such as The Weaning of Christmas to this Generation and So Christ Was Not Done, a youth program Write Gifts for the King, cantatas The Nativity, and multiple Christmas day observances with special music and Holy Communion.
Washington December 24 The U S Commissioner of Education Paul Suider Claxton appeals for aid to starving children in Eastern Europe asking Americans to contribute 15 million dollars with a call for a February or New Year push. He urges collections in schools and donations to the European Relief Council at 42 Broadway New York with Hoover's approval.
Spokane Washington December 24 1914 members of the Washington Barmer Union ask all farmers to donate a sack of wheat for European children's relief announced today by A D Cross secretary. Ottawa Ontario December 24 1914 authorities warn of harsh penalties for criminals. Chinatown New York reports gangs and fear over Joe’s celebrated criminal family on the lookout.
San Francisco shoppers found Christmas dinner components lower in price than last year. Turkeys could be purchased for ten cents cheaper than last year and Christmas fruit could be bought for 79 and 7 cents lower. Anan Tash year's figures, it was said.
A postal airplane operated by the Mino 'ola flying team under pilot Frank Palmer went down at Sisepshea Bay Race Track near Bellefonte, Pennsylvania due to engine trouble. Palmer escaped without injuries as the craft sustained damage from the forced landing.
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