Christmas Music Programs Offered in Many Churches
Churches presented special musical programs for Christmas with choirs and ensembles. In Methodist Church an augmented chorus directed by W. E. Davenport performed Houselys Christmas cantata The Nativity with a 25-voice orchestra. United Church featured arch quartet and vested choir with Mrs Elmer Beardsley at the organ. Olivet Congregational offered carols by Neidlinger Dickinson Istovak Kouitz and altered order of service with illustrative anthems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Davenport
Housely
United Church
Arch Quartette
Foir
Elmer ‘Eardslay
Charles Ryder Honored at Butler Residence
A homecoming party in honor of Charles Ryder was held Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. M. Butler on Washington avenue. Guests included Florence Bechtel, Jeannette Leech, Harold Bechtel, Morton Laver, and others. a hot supper was served and dancing continued late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carles Ryder
B. M. Hutler
Washington Avenue
Florace Bechtel
Jeannete Leech
Harlet
Rolly Stevens
Hart
Francea Latley
Morton
Vier
Harold Bechtel
Lawrence i Alling
Douglas Perry
Charles
Wyder
Danving
Social rounds mark Bridgeport holidays with engagements
A string of personal notices details entertaining and weddings in Bridgeport. Mrs J W Roberts hosts guests at er atreet while Miss Catherine Murray visits from East Main Street and Miss Chatheeine Fang from Barnum avenue. Luther Shearer and family announce Anna Shearer’s engagement to Webster Shepherd. The Bridgeport Psychology Club meets at 8 15 pm in the Stratfield hotel sun parlor with special tests. Various readers share travels, dances, and holiday visits involving dozens of local residents and out of town friends, including Cleveland Ohio and New Rochelle names, with wedding plans and anniversaries noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport Psychology Club
Stratfield Hotel
Catherine Murray
East Main Street
Chatheeine Fang
Barnum Avenue
Mrs. Dusty
Johrson
N.Y
Luther F. Shearer
Trumbull
Anna
Webster Shepherd
Charles Shepherd
Trumpull
Pride
First Movie Shows on Sabbath Draw Stamford Crowds
The article reports that Stamford crowds attended the first movie showings on Sunday, drawing large turnouts as theaters offered screenings for the Sabbath. It notes new rapid adoption of Sunday cinema and mentions theater schedules and local reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Holy Cross Undergraduates Set Annual Formal Dance
Plans complete for the third annual Holy Cross college formal dance at Stratfield hall tomorrow night. About 300 couples expected. James Daley, club president, announces invitees from out of town including Joseph Tierney track champion from New Haven and Myron Miller of Waterbury. Other dignitaries include Edward I. Kelly of Bridgeport and Foran Hinghan alumni present. Decorations feature purple and white colors with streamers and banners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Cross College
Stratfield Bale
James Daley
Joseph Tierney
Holy Ross
New Haven
Myron Ty. Miller
Waterbury Fely Croig
Chibs
Willan Kelly
Holy Crore
New York
New Jersey
Edward I. Kelly
Bridgeport
Foran Hinghan
Yuleide Greans
Dr Day States Morals Cause Failures In Life
A Sunday morning service at United Congregational Church featured a musical program led by Mrs. Elmer Beardsley and a sermon by Dr William Horace Linpester. Dr Day argued that examinations occur in every life field and that upright, hard working men can fail due to moral factors, with economic pressures also playing a role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Congregational Church
Church Quartette
Elmer Beardsley
Wiliam Horace Linpester
Day
Our Children by Angelo Patri Christmas Letters and Grandma Love
Christmas time brings gifts and joy for children, but many see only the thrill of presents. The piece contrasts lively child delight with Gram’s absence, the delayed thank you notes, and the yearning for Grandma’s recognition. It urges writing heartfelt letters to Grandma, to honor her sacrifice and preserve festive warmth amid busy days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Mary
Gram
Fiat
Gras
The Great Teacher and the Great Examiner Sermon
A religious reflection cites that all must be examined before Christ to reveal deeds in the body. It emphasizes that individuals reap what they sow and that judgment reveals what each has done, whether good or bad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Janet Ferguson to Wed William Ortlepp in Elford
Air and Mrs. George St Fergus announce the engagement of their daughter Janet Bruce Ferguson to William H. Ortlepp son of Mr and Mrs Hynest Ortlepp of 2057 Main Street. Ortlepp a Yale graduate and an assistant Master of English at the Episcopal Academy Overbrook Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air
George St. Fergusson
Thompson Straet
Elford
Janet Bruce
Wiliam H. Ortlepp
Hynest Ortlepp
Ortlepp
Yale University
Episcopal Academy
Overbrook
Farewell Party for Rev Horvath at Rakoczi Hall
A farewell reception was held for Dr Rudolph Horvath assistant pastor of St Stephen's Hungarian St C church as he leaves for the St Stephen's church in McAdoo Pa Stephen Haller former minister 2nd member of the Parliament at Hungary was the principal speaker. He spoke on pilgrimages to Rome next year to celebrate the holy year. Church societies gathered for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph Horvath
St. Stephen's
Local Names Chain Through Odd Addressed Meeting
Mary Y Vallakas represented ten of Mary John Beachy and John Kadvna in a meeting. Gavin was trusted. Pastor Rev Stephert F Cherntaky introduced speakers as the event moved forward with ore discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Y Vallakas
Mary
John Beachy
John Kadvna
Gavin
Stephert F. Cherntaky
Ore
First Baptist Church Honors Death Roll Service
A memorial service honored church members who died in the past year at the First Baptist Church. Rev. Charles A. Decker preached on the theme At Home in Jesus as a special music program played.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battie
Charles A. Decker
Jesus
Pastel Tones Frocks Enter Fashion's Four Hundred Scene
A brief note describes pastel toned frocks with set flares and pleats, simple yet smart, urging readers to place themselves among fashion's four hundred. Light toned woolen frocks promise easy wear and refined style for the season.
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Aires Edwards
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Clarence Coates
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Providence
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Madison Avenue
Same
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Pelham
Latham Shores
Short Hills
N. J
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Wumurt
New Rochelle
Jonp CG. Keight
Baston
Charles Clasaner
Tolate
Ohie
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Marion
Tonal
William AL Deru
Mrs
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Ip MacTuowney
Dirigey
Peter MT
Inter
Charlotte Sn
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Edith (Riggs
Waldo
John M. Dereddson
Robert Zivette
Baden T. Warner
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Arthur Warner
Barbara Senior
Palmer Senior
Albert Smyth
Booklawn Country Club
C. Arnand Hopkin
Margison
Warner
Janesbery
Weert Point
Randal Beardsley
Princeton
Virginia van Siclen
Emma Wile Jacd
Robert ¥. Sicien
Misslizabeth Callow Lar
Kidale
Buen
Groton
Kegar Bassick
Grooklawn Pack
Anne Swinnerton
Heechwood Avenua
Frederick T. Towne
Stanmford
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Catherine ‘Miller
Guy P. Miller
Brooklawn Park
Christine Newman
C. M. Newman
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M. Fi. Raymond
Upper Montclair
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Thetina Uuelle
I. Hospital
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Merman F. Bernstein
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Budmignan Street
Pittshiegh
Georgeown Dental School
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Charles Maresh
Wirdsiey Strew
Eneres
Hmima Mars
Chrisopher Quinn
Thea
Sydney Mooney
Paris Colleze
Mere
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Paul
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Mount Vernon
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the Crawford Laundry Co
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Our Children
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Hockey
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