Midnight Masses Crowded Across City Churches
Catholic churches in the city were packed for midnight Masses opening Holy Year. Services featured elaborate musical programs under Bishop Nilan with choirs from St Augustine’s St Mary’s St Patrick’s and others. Readings include Silent Night and Adeste Fideles with soloists and 39 voice choirs. multiple masses follow at 7 8 9 10 30 o'clock.
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John J. Nilan
Hartford
St. Augustine's Church
Fritz K. G. Weber
Gruber Kyrie
Hammerel Gloria
Hammerel Redo
Hanmerel Ofertory
Hanmeel Trenedictus
Hammerel
John ¥. Charien Cc
Ney
Frank Langehan
John J. Kennedy
Leslie Hickey
Joseph Bues
Frank Treen
William JI. Duff
Francis J. Gramsfield
Charles Coles
Poatock
Gruber
Adan Bethisher
Jubenstein
Nevelio Stas
J Wdsor
Bethlehem
Nedner
Sacred Ieart
Charles Oren
Robert Kirk
Noel Bressan
Durceux
St. Cecelia
Adeste Sideles
Janes Laritoe
Mahoney
Thomas Driscoll
St. Patriced
O'Clova
Lilian "Ganist
Joseph Wieler
Millard
Welland
Welgand
Otterwerg
Millire
Agnus Dei
Gethel
Asalston
Miss Hose Chistiangson
Thomas Torpay
Viowniata
Wil
Blessed Sacrament
Pleased Sacrament
M. J. Grattan
Jesus Bambino Peltro
Peitro
Peltre
C. Johnson
J. Prokopami
Eunor Cahill
Cecelia Lavery
Margaret Bowe
Irene McLoughlin
Evelyn Vagnoll
Veronice Donahue
Elnor Fuliim
Mildred Fenton
Mary Jeff
Hanna McCarthy
Allos
Mra
J. F. Bowe
Tionis
Ram
Webb
Adeste Ildelis
Kapola
Misses Ald
Mary Fogarty
Anita
Anna Fitzpatrick
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A. A. Lydt
J. A. Costello
Adam
Carl Larson
Kycle Bletson
Guonod
Giotta In Excelsia
Credo
Nevelle
Frank Prochaska
Hanhant
Uoned
Henedictus
Agius del
Ranessional
Mia
Carl Larsen
Leon Gully
George Breard
Anna Roth
Dora Maraffi
Mary Maloney
Benham
George Shepar
Hawley Meun
Raymond Mounier
Katherine McGrath
St. Michaels
St. Michaels Pola Ob
Charles Hatajczak
Eelock
Special Criminal Court Session Ordered in Levy Case
A special session of the Criminal Superior court will be held next Tuesday to dispose of charges against Jacob Levy of the Compo Inn Westwort. Judge William M Maltbie set January 22 as the arraignment date on a bench warrant with a likely jury trial. The case is expected to attract broad interest due to potential liquor traffic revelations and strong enforcement by the State's attorney's office led by William H. Comley Jr.
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Criminal Superior Court
Mqnor
Jacob Levy
Compo Inn
Weatwort
William M Maltbie
Levy
F Airfield
State's Attorney's
William H. Comley, Jr
Pope Receives Milan Cathedral Shaped Colossal Cake
On December 24 the pope received a 2 colossat cake shaped like the Milan cathedral. The cake, crafted in sugar with spices and gargilyes, was presented by Senor Nava, brother of the late Minister of Public Works. The pope shared a slice with about 360 Vatican residents.
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Krome
Mi'an
Milan
Slenor Nava
Patican
Police Drive Against Rum Runners Continues Here
Police persisted in a late hour campaign to stop liquor transportation into the city and to halt shipments through Bridgeport to other cities. Officers patrolled all approaches, stopping trucks and other motor vehicles, requiring operators and owners to reveal histories of the vehicles and contractors for seized or sealed merchandise.
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Bridgeport
Tax Suit Continued on Clerical Errors in Assessment
Attorneys for the Brass company argue that long practice and established custom define how the act should be construed. The case focuses on mistakes in assessment and whether clerical errors justify large reductions in taxes, under the administration of Tax Commissioner Connor.
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Connor
Brass Company
Rum Runners Nabbed Near New London
The gas sloop Honko with two men aboard was captured two miles offshore Montauk Point by the coast guard destroyer Cassin while berthed beside the British schooner Hazel K. Hortian of Lunenburg Nova Scotia in Run Row. The Bonito was seized for attempting to pass into foreign waters without proper registration. Captains Herbert M. Browning and Philip Shaw were held for hearing at the customs house.
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New London
Montauk Folnt
Coast Guard Desroyer Cassin
Hazel K. Hortian
Luntnberg
N.S
Ryn Row
Herbert M. Browning
Point Dus Dith
Philip Shaw
Tawtucket Cove
Earl Matthewson
Customs House
Bentto
Fisher
Musical club elects Norwalk leaders
Dee 24 report of Trinity Mustes and Dramatic society elections notes President Charles Prendricks Vice President Mrs Angle Newton Secretary George Farris Treasurer Mira Merian Mottram Musical director Miss Marion Mottrai play bel Somers oud Pred Joha
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Norwalk Dee
Telenom Services
Trinity Mustes and
Dramatie Amit
Hargest
Holy Cross Students Plan Annual Formal Dance
Holy Cross undergraduates prepare for the third annual formal dance on Monday night at Stratfield Marta day. James A. Daly chairs the arrangements with aim to host more than 300 couples in a simply decorated affair.
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Holy Cross
Stratfield
Colere
Trig
James A. Daly
Bridgeport
Clube of
T. J. Keegan
Mra
J. Kenney
M. M. McMurray
P. McGuire
Peter Davey
Kennedey
J. H. Barnes
Brennan
J. Lavery
Margaret Keane
Newtown Man Loses Verdict in Timber Suit
Paul Vanek of Newton sued William Luchner over a timber contract for cutting trees to pole height. The jury in the Civil Court of Common Pleas found against Vanek, who claimed Luchner damaged timber and violated contract terms by cutting unsuitable trees.
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Paul Vanek
Newton
Wiliam Luchner
Deality
Judea
John J. Walsh
Civil Court of Common Pleas
Vanek
Guehner
Luehners
Luehnes
Louch
Promoter of Swindle Sentenced to Five Years in Prison
In Stamford, Doering the treasurer of the Beneficial Company, was jailed for five years for promoting a swindle. He admitted taking funds from the company and, fully aware of the fraud, remained silent and did not inform Keller about the scheme.
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Goa
Beneficial Company
Stamford
M. Keller
State
Keller
Charles Starkweather Sumps in Hartford WarpfOrd
Deene M. Kweather, renowned real estate dealer and former government member, died in Hartford this morning after five years of poor health. He was born March 20, 1804, in Amherst Northampton.
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Deene M. Kweather
Vkweather
Scarlet fever outbreak reported in Oneco area
In Oneco reports describe multiple cases of scarlet fever and related illnesses. Health officials note several households affected and urge precautions while awaiting test results and official guidance.
Auto Workers Receive Bonuses From Santa
Bridgeport Peckard Motors employees were given bonus checks by President George Sherwood acting as Santa Claus. Each worker received one week's extra pay as a Christmas goodwill gesture. Blue Ribbon Garage also thanked its representatives for support over the year.
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Afernoon
George Sherwood
Santa Claus
Cnae
Johannes Schlott
College Club Plans Friday Reunion Event
Fairfield College club schedules its first reunion gathering with a theatre box party and a banquet at the Green Lantern Inn. Attending are James K. Sealy, Peter G. Birnie, Paul Atkinson, Horace Morey, William Teahy, John Rienie, and other members.
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Fairfield College Club
Green Lantern Inn
James K. Sealy
Peter G. Birnie
Paul Atkinson
Horace MM. Morey
William Teahy
John A. Rienie
Kladimer A Rick
T. Herbert Keeling
Benjamin X. Kaufman
Joseph Burlingan
Thomas Gleison
Daughters of Monkanna Elect Norwalk Officers
Monkanne organization in Norwalk announces election of Miagen One as first officer and Week Fourth and Weekes as fifth officer. Mrs Lester Oakes is secretary and Mrs Robert EB London treasurer with Mrs Augustin Rich as trustee. Installation set for January 12 with guests from Danbury Bridgeport and Stamford.
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Teleecram Service
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Trraughte
Monkanne
Mra Attygan
Vanaelerg
Misa Raith
Puesta
Danbury
Bridgeport
Stamnfacd
Norwalk Judge Fines Four Saniora Men in Passes Case
Four Saniora men appeared before Judge George H. Vashoreh in Norwalk on Saturday night charged with attempting to pass forged notes. Mrs. John Kear of Stamford was fined 25 dollars plus costs for receiving. John McNeeney faced charges and vestments, while two other men Peter Shalmeton and Arthur We'leall were listed with cases not pursued as witnesses did not attend.
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Telay
John Kear
Stamford
Widre George HH. Vashoreh
Octavia Mele
Kear
John McNeeney
Peare
Orhee Ovo
Peter “Shalmeton
Arthur We'leall
Evde Donee
Prisoners Released and Possible Parole in City Court
Dec 24 reports show jail releases and potential paroles after court session. Ten prisoners were returned to the custody of the institution while others may be granted conditional release. Names appear in fragmented notes including Matien, Frank, Shea Watkins, John Wirepatrick, Thomas Heaphy, and others.
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al Redhat
Aita Poyadtrays
Hein Fonrihe
Shaet Matien
Shea Margaret Watkins
Jonn Wirepatrick
Thomas Heaphy
Fortney
Christmas Celebrations Light Up Bridgeport With Caroling
Citywide events mark Christmas with school children carols at 7:30 PM, chimes at St. John’s, and a midnight service in Catholic and Episcopal churches. Mayor Behrens presides as bands and vocal groups perform at various gathering points.
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Hosey
St. John's Episcopal Church
Bridgeport
Mid
Igut
St. George's Mipiscopal Church
Heechwood Avenue
H. E. Kelly
State Street
Fairfield Avenue
Fairfield
Parx Avenues
Yellow Mill Playground
Old Mil Green
Washington Park
Big Brothers of the Catholi Community House
John Street
Park Avenue
St. John's Church
J. Wiliam Behrens
Alvin Do. Breul
Little Town of
Bethlehem
William H. Day
Beethoven
Charles M. Hoagy
Porter
Hall
Summerfield
Orchestra to Play for Sick in Hospital
Convalescenta and the star of Brigeport hospital will be entertained this afternoon by the orchestra of AT Menard recently confined with appendicitis. The syncopaters donating services are Al Menard Wddle Reno Ray Jeroy Charles Mueller Rudie Vonick Harry Kreseling Gustave Hansan and William Longsbottom.
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Star of Brigeport Hogital
AT Menard
al Menard Wddle Reno
Ray Jeroy
Charles Mueller
Rudie Vonick
Harry Kreseling
Gustave Hansan
William Longsbottom
Horace Jones to Play for Sunday Program at First Presbyterian
Horace Jones of Bridgeport, a Beidgenast High School graduate, now with the music department of a college for women, will perform at the closing musical services of the year this Sunday at the First Presbyterian church. His musical edition has been published abroad and he is a Royal Medalist of the Royal Academy in London.
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Horace Jon Vieliniat
Vfirst
Jones
Bridgeporter
Beidgenast High School
S Collee
London
England
Bridgeport
Soviet Will Slow Up in Its Attacks on Religion
Moscow dispatch reports Gregory Zinovieff, head of the third International executive committee, signaling a shift in anti religious campaigns. He says the communist campaign against religion has been excessive in a largely illiterate peasant country and vows to continue but with a more careful, pedagogue approach. He notes rumors of anti religious hostility among workers and scouts and claims some congregations were harassed in churches.
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Soviet
Moscow
Associated Press
Gregory 3
Zinovieff
Third International
Reclaim Waste Land for Game and Forest Preserves
At a Connecticut conference the Fish and Game Commission proposes a plan to stock game birds fish and coverts with wildlife. The aim is to own and manage state game refuges and public shooting grounds to reduce waste and ensure sustained resources.
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State Fish and Game Commission
Connecticut
Dhe
Cole
Martias
Department of Fish and Game
Connecticut Board of Fisheries
G-me
Hildu Ryot
Contermee
Washington
Orgar - Hazargen
France
Germany
Englind
Switzerland
Hospital Patients Released For Yale Celebration
Eighteen patients discharged from area hospitals to spend Christmas at home, including Edward Manchester a Stratford policeman shot by a bandit. Names and addresses listed: Mrs John Keane 1024 Noble Ave Mrs J Feshel and son 241 Peck St Stamford Mrs Stephen Stalenchuck and son 20 Brothwell St etc.
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Bridgeport
Edward Manchester
Stratford
John Keane
Noble Avenue
J. Feshel
Peck Street
Stamford
Stephen Stalenchuck
Brothwell Street
Joseph DelVeechio
Grend Street
Samuel Lister
Steubco Street
Vincent Avery
Kossuth Brrest
Arthur Lyman
Colorado
Hospital Men Receive Gifts at A Hingtown Hospital
Hospital club members led by Mrs Crosby distributed boxes of food candy nuts and a dollar to each man who came to the A Hingtown hospital on Tuesday. Bath robes slippers and warming pads were given to men who had not received compensation. Families received generous checks for a Christmas dinner toys and gifts for children. Mrs Cromby was slated by Mrs Stratton Mrs McNullen and Mrs Wallace.
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Hngtown
Hospital Club
Mra
Crosby
Aleg
Cromby
Auto Breaks Light Pole In Stratford Neighborhood
A street light pole on Brooklaws Avenue in Stratford was snapped by an accident with a stray auto. Linemen repaired the pole. no information on the driver or cause was released. Police and other officials had limited details last night.
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Stratford
Brooklaws
Treasury Balance Report and Health Adverts
United States treasury balance of December 2 stands at $223,904,279. Headache relief ad promotes Bromo Quinine tablets claiming to cure cold and relieve headache. A government advertisement mentions safety and proven remedies.
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Washington, D. C
United States Treasury
Eady
Gove
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