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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1922

Page

7

College Colors Decorate Annual Dance at Bridgeport

Alcuni and undergraduates of Holy Cross college travel from across the state for the annual informal Bridge club dance at the Stratfield hotel. Halls will feature purples and whites with greens as decorations. Dancing starts at 9. Edward Larkin heads the dance committee while James Lavery and Frank McQuire chair the alumni committee. Howard Stevens and others assist.

Alcuni Jdoly Cross College Bridgesort Uni- Varsity Stratfield Hotel Pur Wa J. Edwarg Larkin Chaiman

Local Personal Notices Span Births Engagements and Meetings

A stream of personals notes reports the birth of Raymond Frederick Jr at St. Vincent's hospital to Mr Auit and Mrs Raymond F Pollanan of 497 Atlantic Street. Engagements include Miss Margate Buckler and Robert Egan, and a Brooklawn Avenue pairing. Various lodge and auxiliary group meetings are listed for Stratford and surrounding areas, with dates and venues noted.

Auit Raymond F Pollanan Atlantic Street Raymond Frederick, Jr Dee St. Vincent's Hospital Folkman Smith Robert Emmons Noble Avenue Maurice Buckler William Street Joseph Egan Noble Avertus Washington, D.C

Sunday School Pupils Present Christmas Pageant

Sunday afternoon pageant at St George's Church featured a candlelit procession and a narrated nativity tableau. The rev Henry Kelly pastor spoke to explain the meaning of the Christmas pageant to the congregation.

St. George's Henry Kelly

Bomb explodes near Italian Consulate in Lisbon

A blast struck the Italian Consulate in Lisbon ten days ago, causing minor damage to the door area. A nearby hotel reported slight damage with a plaque reading Our tis vue formidable.

Italtan Consolate Lisbon Vic Iere Hote Our

Hat Pattern Promises Easy Craft for Women

A detailed look at Jane Hedden Wat Pattern No 522 X and related designs explains how velvet scraps and lightweight frames can be transformed into desirable hats. Step by step guidance covers cutting, assembly, and trimming with color and material options, highlighting the craft’s accessibility for home seamstresses.

Jane Hedden Leviala

Christmas Play at Y. W. Service Center

Readable text notes a Christmas program organized at the Y W service center with youth participation. Details are fragmentary but indicate a community event centered on holiday celebration and youth involvement.

Christmas Service Center Program Delights Local Audience

A Christmas Day program at the Thdus Strial Service Center featured a comedy titled Two Christmas Day planned and directed by Migg Vera Rogers. Spadel music complemented the show as many spectators enjoyed the performance.

W. C Migg Vera Trogers Spadel Music

Annual Holiday Banquet Held by Circus Employes

The Lingling Brothers Barnum Bailey combine held their annual holiday banquet at the Winter quarters on Sernian street. The hall was decorated with bunting and streamers. Performers entertained with a bridgeport Ladies orchestra and a set of songs and jokes including routines by Moe, Tutaber, and Bernard McRay aid junttes. The event featured a dinner of roast turkey and trimmings before the program moved to entertainment and socializing.

Tle Lingling Brothers-Barnune & ‘Bailey Sernian Street Axin Bridgeport La’dies Moe Tutaber Ray Mare Frank Dial Wublin Graves George Denmen Willie In Sisters Willy Corn Bernard McRay Ma Wits le nNnes Suesis

Miss Augusta Leipner Weds Henry Mendelson

Miss Augusta Leipner and Henry Mendelson wed in a ceremony with a reception at the Tusine and Professional Women's clubs following. The bride and groom are connected to Bridgport Dutch school and New York University alumni. he works in accounting with local fraternal lodges. The couple plan to reside at 41 Myons Avenue.

Augusta Leipner Henry Mendelson Samiel Leipne Menelven Lena David Duvitom Bustenbian Srogmum Pradmater Bridgaport

Man Arrested for Creating Disturbance in Local Theatre

Susaph Avzatiitumstea of 46 Jax Fayette Yhees was arrested yesterday afternoon charged with creating a disturbance in a local theatre. He will be arraigned in City Court this morning. Thomas FitzGlpbong of 631 Main Street Way arrested yesterday after being charged with breach of peace.

Susaph Avzatiitumstea Jaxfayette Yhees Thomas FitzGlpbong Mainstreet Way Bréch

Obituary notices for Adelaide Dere and Franklin J. Burton

Obituaries report the death of Adelaide Dere at her Chicago home and funeral arrangements led by William H. Day. burial planned in Oakwood. Also noted is the death of Franklin J. Burton, former local resident, with private services by Rev. William F. Tn and burial in Pal Aeld Bastic cemetery, plus surviving family details.

Adelaide Dere Pervicop Widhy Alfred HL Dore Chicago Philo C. Calhoun Arcata Ode Chhy Thia Theron Hawlsy Wile Lafayette Stow Wiliam H. Day Tired Congregation Church Wil Olfie Culako Oakwood Lore Naud Beer W Hernson Franklin FF Burt A. Word

Annual charity ball tonight at Stratfield ballroom

A high society annual charity ball organized by Associated Charities and Qay Nurseries features prominent attendees. Decorations led by Mrs. Elennoe am and committee members include Mrs. Harvey, Mrs. Summer Simpson, Mrs. Lavery, and others. A decorated Christmas tree centerpieces the ballroom as plans emphasize fundraising and social gathering.

Stratfield Ballroom Jéridgeport Elennoe Am D Meier Speciad Sigs Alter Curtis M. Paxton John Wiale Laurence Gat’ Seul Wil William Ft. Griffith Association Ja Penicral The 1D Jr Warntah Tien Noor John Wield Ubbell Max_ Badtam Ars. i Scot Tie Iyttamy I Deloss George Oers Gresham William H. Grimt Barield Zamund Mayo WW. M. Faxton Mra Les Ard Price James T. Rocke Anne Swinnerton Cantes Urney DeVer H

Woman declares health caused liquor making in violation case

A woman in Chiy egu faces a legal hold after declaring health issues caused illegal liquor production. Mary Novie of Railroad Avenue had her action held until tomorrow morning for an investiga tion into the viability of her alleged husband’s operation. A recent visit to the work found an operating unit and other related items.

Wes Mary Gt Railroad Aenue

Victrola gift brings Christmas joy to sick children

In Bridgeport a hospital Christmas party lights up the children’s ward. Santa Claus gives each child a present while wards from nearby areas join in the celebration. A Victrola and records donated by Mrs Amos Pawity and her daughter add music to the evening, organized by nine volunteer women on duty.

Bridgeport Santa Claus Christina Emorp Jor Burn Falfield Amos Pawity Vietroln Gary Mire Fowler Wt. Bishos Tishos

Hillside Home Christmas Program Featured Local Talent

Hillside Home hosts a Christmas program with a marching pipe band and performances by the DeRoyen quartet and student singers. Notable participants include Joseph Weiler, Daritene Willan, and Tenor: Mrs. Jtion A. Buisher, with selections such as The Wielanvair anthology and DeKoven pieces. The event features multiple soloists and ensemble numbers in a festive program for the community.

Dumior DeRoyen Data Laoxsom Urst Tenur Clifton Wlatrty Joseph Weiler Daritene Willan Fe Rekrons Weller Seprinald Iaytieldy Jtion A. Buisher Marion Myster Josenin Delkoven Clarke Stepson Het

Pattern Dressmaking Ad From Bridport Telegraph

A fragmented sewing pattern notice describes a dress pattern 169A with selvage edge details and yardage, citing price four dollars and fifty cents per yard. It requests payment in stamps or coin and asks readers to send name and address to Pattern Department, Bridgeport Telegraph, for delivery of patten patterns.

Hat Pattern Department Bride¢port Telegram Vrewe de Chine Wwe Ron Kyape Attern Department Bridgeport Telextam

Fragmentary quote from Copperts Laveekly item sparks confusion

A fragmented OCR passage shows dialogue about drains and convincing “fre-persons” to remain still, mentioning Charles Tripp and Copperts Laveekly in a garbled, unclear context. No coherent event or outcome is discernible from the readable text.

Charles Tripp

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