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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1926

Page

10

Undergraduate Club Dance Tonight At Holyoke Campus

An unusually large gathering is expected for the fifth annual Undergraduates' Club dance sponsored by the Roaderport Intergruate etait of Holyose. The event will feature numerous attendees listed on the invitation, with many names from local colleges and neighboring towns expected to participate in the campus social.

Fenmcit Roaderport Intergrauate Thomie M Hollen Edward L Kenneitet Viivm Barnes Faters Francs i Kane Prom Ying Joseph 1 Dames J. Cone Yin Jo Murras Jofisen Seinen Urenan John Kennels Thomas Keenan F Mulisne Witham Witham J Metavehhn Damel i Hreanan JF Shee John Sobourke JF Myers Daniel To Johnsen Jr Per Pool Corres John Wiretans Alefred Reach Larl Neck Dan'el Mafone Jeman Genres Crawford Ir Wiemas HI John Colgan Sogerh Murph Armond Black Fenton Kelly John Fray Louis Rachel Davis Monahan Robert Rock John Belwer Henry Shannon Hfford Meaney Sidney Johnson Edward J Shugrue Charles F Ean Leany Hickes Howard Braithwaite CR. Andrews Jo Gallagher Danbury James Shannon Thomas Gronik Maurice Hurkley John Rowson Eorke Patrick Quinn W.d Nolan John V Kennedy Herbert Rhype Charles Coovinkhi Willian Earna Thanel Reecan Gurdom Willams James J Cooney George Frahaun Winliam Retress Jr Jonn d Roche Gerald Phelan George Baker Albert Jise Wiliam Barnes de Owen Groath Tames Reith Maxwell McConnell Mass Reenard Burns Bedsword Hrris Edward Welch Jon Lovell Worcester Mase Vinecent Conk Orville Nearher George Beecher Wilfred Moran Charles J. Walshoom Cheilas Woinchola Bevert Bally James BR Scully Cert Hongland Poehard Manetieh Willam Boyton Frank Haale John Thibaut Broder’ Lallee Vincent Sullivan John BE Ocennirh William Pitvgerald New Joseph Vitalle Justa Hannon John Tay'o Breet New York Hens Hivward Walter Uarrlenn Frank A Days John T Cillinan Groras MO Wataon S&s Mclean Withas Davis Wiliam Aller Jehan BR Jehan KR Newbauer Matin Ryan Wojiwn Bahey Br Clitter Esley Dumel Fo Wheeler Jonn Sauer Witams Oro Sauer Lee Grrr Wolflain Fitemersald Arthur Gillespie Uifford Weathes Jog Conroy Thomas Consiv Frank Gratier Cliffe Godfrey Weathh Otward Tierney Thomas Boiterick Thomas A Mulligan James Mile Hrgin Meerse Footey James Moyehin Henry Ragan John Curtis Robert Wit Josept Bay

List of names from New York publication appears in OCR

A long list of individuals including Conn J. Cohetan Jonn 10 Allen Howard Owens Thomas Allen Vincent McGee Frank McGuivee Francis J. O H r ien and many others is presented in this OCR excerpt. The text reads like a roster or directory style listing with numerous personal names and initials, possibly indicating attendees, signatories, or members connected to a New York source. No clear event or action is described beyond the compilation of names.

Conn J. Cohetan New York Jonn Allen Howard T. Owens Thomas Allen Vincent McGee Frank McGuivee Francis J. O'Hrien Robert Keane Francis Kevne Charles McNamara Bersnard J. Burns Jammer A. Kovfe James J. Lavery Patrick Lavery Edward Ll. Kennelley Paul A Keane Joseph Keane Charles D. Jar. Cormeilus Shea Joseph Bland Andrew Scannell Frank Byron John ¥. Donnelley Df. Monahan Rdward F. Keller Michael J. Flanagan John M. Sullivan P. J. Reilly James [. McGovern Petar Devay Elmer Copley D. Crettella Howard J. Curry Wilam H. Curley HK. Hennessey George T. McCarthy James Matera Bradford Hoard

Celebrations At Home On Christmas Day In Danbury

Mia and Mrs. William Kirkby hosted a large Christmas dinner at 2931 Main Street with relatives. Festivities included a tree, games, singing, Santa Claus by Freel Truealle, violin solos by Rudolph Frischman, and vocal numbers by Miss Isabel. Guests listed include Z A Cole, Truesdale, Clark, Cole, Kirkby, Akehurst, and Danbury residents.

Mia William Kirkby Main Street Freel Truealle Santa Claus Runlolph Frischman Friessman South America Eheneth Tripsdtal Fred Truesdale Danbury Ber'he Briedman Rele Fitedman Danby Rivareth Truesdale Tas Grace Clark Lesiie Cole Harryirkby Hartford Natalieuth Akehurst Tlartford L. W. Gregory Park Circle Milford W. Gregory L. W. Cole Fred Lyons H. H. T Bowden Mary Fe, Gregory Seabel S. Selleck Della A. Wilcoxeon Annie L

Foresters Plan December Membership Drive and Event

Foresters of America will launch a December membership drive led by Nathaniel Wherter with a Wednesday evening meeting at Foresters' Hall on Broad Street. Grand Sub chief Ranger John P Carey will chair the reception committee. four candidates from various courts will be inducted by the Court Marine degree team led by Captain Toomee Conroy. Entertainment and social sessions will follow, with Jacob Cohen and a committee overseeing arrangements including Sam Thomas Chief Ranger Chloe L Jackson James Durkin George P Stead and J W Lewis.

Foresters of America Nathaniel Wherter Foresters Toomee Conroy Seerat Seasion Jacob Cohen Sam Thomas Cholea L. Jackson James Durkin Geass P. Stead J. W Lewis

Redfield Joins New York Firm in 1919 Commerce Link

William Redfield, former Secretary of Commerce under President Wilson, will join at the start of the new year with Redmond and Co. in New York. The veteran adviser has long served as a consultant to foreign and domestic interests, with ties to the International Chamber of Commerce and the United States Chamber of Commerce.

New York William Redfield Wileno Fromm Redmond New York Lines Valmet Redfield Ameracan International Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce of United States

Service Club Dance At Brooklawn Tonight

The Brooklawn Country Club hosts a large holiday season dance tonight with over 75 invitations sent. Members of the younger set are expected to attend and a professional entertainment program runs from early evening onward.

Brooklawn Threevening Soumer Aet

Betsy Ross Council to Elect Officers

The Betsy Ross Council will hold its annual officer election for the regular terms of the Betsy Hoa council, Sons and Daughters of Liberty, tomorrow at 4:30 p.m. in the clubrooms at 731 Cannon Street. The evening includes a class initiation, Christmas innovations, and a buffet lunch with Milford Council guests and entertainment committee arrangements.

Betey Hoa Council Sons and Qughters of Liberty Cannon Street Milford Council

Coal strike effort boosts Britain’s coal supply hopes

Efforts to meet coal conditions during Britain’s coal strike have raised expectations of higher production, signaling the country may be able to supply the necessary amount of black fuel.

Engagement announced at Mrs Nelson Van Tassel home

At 2230 North avenue Christmas dinner the engagement of Miss Rebecca Carter to Malcol McConnell of New York City was announced. Miss Carter, a 1911 Vassar and 1926 Cornell Medical School graduate, will wed after her fiancé, a Cornell graduate, works as an engineer for American Water Works and Electric Co. of New York.

Nelson van Tassel North Avenue Rebecca Carter Robert Carter Malcol McConnell New York City Carter Vassar College Cornell Medical School McConnell Cornell University American Water Works and Electale Company of New York Arty

Indoor party planned to prevent such affairs

Miss Lena C. Knapp of the First Methodist church with Agnes Drachevsky Marion Flatt Marjory Johnson and Anna Phelln left for Camp Mapleton Sandy Hook on a three day camping trip to prevent an affair of this kind.

Lena C. Knapp First Methodist Church Agnes Drachevsky Marion Flatt Marjory Johnson Anna Phelln Camp Mapleton Sandy Hook

Elks Santa Delivers Gifts at Theatre Party

Nearly 1,000 underprivileged Bridgenort children attended the Hikes Christmas party at Palace Theatre. Santa Claus gave each child a gift and refreshments. a two hour program entertained the youthful guests who toured the theatre and enjoyed the show. Organizers included William H. Keefe Jr and George Strey er among others.

Bridgenort Cor Santa Claus Chriatmas Palace Theatre Elke Aml William H. Keefe, Jr George Streyer George Echnelder James Broderick Mathew Lynder Harris Sweet John J. Raynolds James Stapleton Philip McKenna

Piano Recital Noted For Wednesday At St Augustine Hall

The piano recital by pupils of Miss Kathleen Ryan will be in St Augustine's hall Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. Ushers will be eighth grade St Augustine's school students. The program features marches, rhapsodies, waltzes, and solo arrangements by listed composers, with Miss Ryan as soprano soloist.

Kathleen Ryan St. Augustine's Hall St. Augustine's School Lizst Crammond Market Mad Carl Bohm George Bachman Adlemard D Langlois Merry Michaels Bert Ro Anthony Ethel Case B. R Anthony William Bain Betty Bluse Cyes Carl Bonner Dancing Midgets C CO. Crammond Marion Corcoral Alfred Field~house Merry Fisherman C. W Kern JamesHibney Alfred Fieldhouse E. Meinardus Helen Gallagher James J. Freeman J. J. Triax Harry Sheasby the Woodrust Willam Smallwood Margaret Ford Frances Hayes Leslie Heat Peace and Goodwill C. H Lowden James Vy B. Sparrow Margaret Sullivan M. Greenwald J. Openshaw James Gibney Streabog Edith Sicilan

German Prince Dominates Bonn University Duelling

Prince William eldest son of former Crown Prince Frederick William has gained fame as a duellist at Bonn University. He fought four times this year, inflicted severe facial wounds on opponents, and remains unscathed. He must duel nine more times to join the Boruasia corps. Prince Louis Ferdinand will not return to Bonn and plans a trip to South America.

Bonn Germany Prince William Frederick William Bonn University Potadam Wiliam Boruasia Corps Tuelling Republic Bonn Cologne Louis Ferdinand South America

Injured in fight at holiday dance

Hobert Rooney of 52 Putnam Street New Britain was treated at Emergency hospital after a fight at the Sokol dance hall. He fractured a finger when he struck a participant, according to hospital officials.

Hobert Rooney Putnam Street New Britain Rooney Chester BE Laberlin

Chickens Stolen On Christmas Night

Lous Berkowicz reports a dozen chickens stolen from a backyard chick pen on Christmas night. Detective Sergeant Bret Derrek Wes is assigned to investigate the case.

Lous Berkowicz Brewster Street Bret Derrek Wes

Yale Library to Acquire Rare Writings Collection

New Haven December 26 The Yale University Library will receive the original manuscript of Bayard Taylor's translation of Faust a rare Venice edition of Livy 1495 and over 1400 Dexter writings former secretary of Yale University Dexter who died in 1829. The Taylor manuscript was secured by Mrs Edward Harkness, already a donor of Gutenberg Bible and Nathan Hale's account book. The Livy edition was prepared by Otto Vollbehr of Berlin and Dexter writings include 190 Yale man produced books and pamphlets. The collection enriches Yale life material and will be displayed in the Sterling Memorial Library Memorabilia room. Dexter graduated Yale College 1861 became secretary in 1869.

New Haven Bayard Taylor Goethe Livy Venice Frank Mn Dexter Yale University Taylor Edward §. Harkness New York City Nathan Jjale University Otto H. F. Vollhehr Berlin James Monaghan Hannah Darlington Yale Mbrary Vollbehr Philip Pincus Yale Sterling Memorial Lbrary Yale College

Exins Assigned to Post in Hawaii

H Roslyn Ekins of 223 Washington Avenue is chosen to lead the South Pacific islands service for United Press. He and his wife depart today for Honolulu to reside for two years, with a planned transfer to Tokio and Manila later. Ekins is a 1921 Bridgeport High School alumnus and has held editorial posts in New York and New England newspapers. Mrs Ekins, also a 1921 Bridgeport graduate, studied at Smith College and is active in Jewish Council, the Wednesday Afternoon Musical Club, and leads Girl Scout troop No. 13.

H. Roslyn Ekins Washington Avenue South Pacific Islands United Press Honolulu Tokio Manaly Mr. Ekins Bridgeport High School New York New York Evening Post New York Herald New York Evening Journal Hartford Courant Madison Eagle Manchester Herald Ekins M. S. Rogen Smith College Council of Jewish Women

Green Predicts More Prosperity in 1927

Washington December 26 AP William Green president of the American Federation of Labor foresees stronger industrial conditions in 1927 than 1926. He notes production policies aimed at sustaining prosperity and says high wages support buying power while unions influence industrial policy. Construction remains a key industry with good prospects.

Washington William Green American Federation of Labor American Federationalist Hus Baltimore and Ohio Cimadlan National Railroad

Literary contest planned by Jews in 1927

Philadelphia December 26 AP A Hebrew literary contest will be held next year under Histadruth Ivrith of America to promote Hebrew writing. A jury of leading Hebrew writers will judge categories for best novel poem and essay. About 300 writers from 35 countries participated in the convention deliberations led by Abraham Goldberg.

Philadelphia Histadruth Ivrith of America Histadruth Ivrith Consentiai Abraham Goldberg

Rabbi Priest and Bishop Pledge End to Hatred in Chicago

In Chicago on December 26 an AP report notes Rabbi Solomon B. Freebot, Bishop Erwin Holt Hughes, and Father William A. Murphy joining on stage to pledge the abolition of racial and religious hatred. The gathering drew representatives of various races and creeds.

Chicago Erwin Holt Hughes Methodist Episcopal Church Rebbi Solomon B. Freebot William A. Murphy

New York and Vermont Plan Memorial for 1927

Albany plans for a Burgoyne campaign memorial in the sesquicentennial year with a New York Vermont joint program. A state university board of regents approved the plan and will seek legislative funding. President Coolidge is invited to address events linking Bennington Battle commemorations and related Highlands Hudson engagements.

Albany N. Y New York State Burgoyna Board of Regents The State University Coolidgs Vermont Benningtom Wallersac New York Stark Fort Stanwix Orlakeny Bennington Saratoga Highlands the Hudson

Five Men Swim in Icy Waters in East River Feat

Five United States Life Saving Corps members swam for an hour in 26 degree water in the East River to show that a red blooded man with nerve and stamina can safely swim in icy water. Captain Robert C. Whitten led the experiment to disprove the belief that winter submersion causes pneumonia and urged swimmers to submerge their minds when in danger.

York East River United States Life Saving Corps Robert C. Whitten

U S Beauties Sail For Paris

A Pacific coast woman and three from the East were chosen as mannequins for Paris fashions and will sail on the Paris tomorrow. Selected by Harper's Bazaar art director Reynaldo Luza they include Miss Jane Lamont of San Francisco Miss Dorothy Smart of New York Miss Lee Sherman of Newark and Miss Elizabeth Hawley of Larchmont New York. They will work for Jean Patou in Paris.

New York Pacific Coast Paris Reynaldo Luza Harper's Bazaar Perris Arei Jane Lamont San Francisco Dorothy Smart Lee Sherman Newark Elizabeth Hawley Larchmont N. Y Tney Jean Patou Paris Courturier

Woman Injured by Falling Boiler at Wash Boiler Falls

Mrs. Joseph Herman, 41, of 37 McKinley avenue, was treated yesterday after a boiler fell from a bracket and struck her head. An ambulance took her to the home for care where Dr. D. M. Rowe attended.

Joseph Herman McKinley Avenue D. M. Rowe

Christmas Concert At United Church Forum

The annual Christmas concert of the United Church Forum drew about 500 attendees last night. Mrs Elmer Beardsley led as organist and choir director, with Old carols and the cantata The Christ Child by C B Hawley highlighting the two part program. Dorothy Wheeler violin Viola Goulding cello and Mrs Dinner Beardsley contributed in the prelude and selections by a quartet including Miss William E Miller May E Hard Charles E Prior Jr and Joseph F Weller completed the program under the church’s leadership.

United Church Forum Elmer Beardsley United Church C B. Hawley Dorothy Wheeler Viola Goulding Dinner Beardsley Willam Horace Day Richard L. Ewail Willam E. Miller Agprano May E. Hard Centralto Charles E. Prior, Jr Joseph F. Weller

Slack and Tan Resorts Raided in Chicago Crackdown

Chicago police raided two "slack and tan" cabarets on the South Side, Sunset and The Star Station, finding more than 660 patrons. Guests faced harassment by managers and staff amid heavy drinking and lewd conduct. Officers seized counterfeit stamps and liquor, while patrols pledged further action as authorities labeled the sites fixtures in a broader crackdown.

Chicago iChief Morgan Collins Es Barre

King Gets Coal For Windsor Amid Famine Relief

King George and family at Sandringham had coal for their needs while orders for 800 aged and poor residents at Windsor were delayed. The coal, found at Nuneaton sidings, was rushed to Windsor at the King's request to ensure fires for most of the royal wards.

Windsor England George Sandringham Castle Nuneaton

Burglars Enter National Petroleum Office on Congress Street

Burglars entered the National Petroleum Company office at 339 Congress Street during Christmas night, gaining entry through a window. They fled with less than 70 dollars from a cash till.

Na+tional Petroleum company Congress Street

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