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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1919

Page

13

Stratfield bridge party to aid charity relief work

Mrs Walter B Iashar chairs a large Stratfield bridge party in the sun parlors January 28 to raise funds for the rehabilitation work of the Charity Organization Society relief committee. Members listed include Mrs Frank Staples Mrs Richard Staples Mrs Jacob B Klein and others amid a busy social scene with engagements reflections and gatherings in Bridgeport areas including New Year notes and dances.

Walter B. Iashar Stratfield Special Relief Committee Charity Organization Society Frank Staples Richard Staples Jacob B. Klein William H. Griffith Sumner Simpson DeVer H. Warner Louise B. Warren Henrietta Bishop

Engagement Tea for Miss Barker Sparks City News

A social engagement is announced for Milas Eugenia Kirtland Barker of 143 Coleman Street to Imbert Cyrus Morfey of Croydon. The Thimble club hosted a party with family and friends as the news was shared, highlighting Barker’s charity work and Morfey’s Royal Field Artillery service.

Haiph Barker Coleman Street Milas Eugenia Kirtland Barker Imbert Cyrus Morfey Oalrs Croydon Jings Land Cyphelia Ophelia Miss Barker Ava George Holmes Edward Amelia Bonardsley Courtland Mss Porter Farmington Winter Church Red Cross Savannah Morfey Canfield Frubber Company Artillery Thimble Club Royal Field Artillery France Barbarra Waldo Herbert Wakefield Scotch Fusilisers Miss Schtnlker Bertram Ainsworth Fairfield Ainsworth

Liberty Chorus Feted At Home Social Gathering

Captain Edward A. Alora and Mrs. Alora hosted about fifty members of the Woman's Liberty chorus at their 2204 Main street home on Monday evening. The holiday color scheme featured greenery, holly, and laurel as they enjoyed dinner and dancing. Mrs. Frederick Flindsley played piano while Capt. Mora led the gathering in a chef’s costume. coffee was served by Mrs. Tillergu son, Mrs. Arthur J. Canfield, Mrs. Edward Hurd, and Mrs. Reber Adams. A delivery letter from Mrs. Frederick B. Granniss conveyed regrets for absence and New Year wishes. Miss Granniss is spending holidays in Meriden.

Edward A. Alora Main Street Liberty Chorus Frederick Flindsley Mora Tyllerguson Arthur J. Canfield Edward Hurd Reber Adams Frederick B.granniss Iherry

53 Claims Against B R T Are Allowed

New York December 30 Fifty three damage claims against the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Co aggregated eighty five thousand seven hundred eighty seven dollars were allowed by Philip J Mellock special master in a report filed with Federal Judge Julius M Mayer. Nine of the claims totalling twenty seven thousand one hundred forty one dollars were for victims of the Malbone Street tunnel wreck in which nearly one hundred persons were killed. One claimant was awarded sixteen thousand dollars.

New York Brooklyn Rapid Transit Clo Philip J. Mellock Julius MS Mayer the & Ns

Irish Police Barracks Burned in Raid

Raid on Killadysert in Treland destroys police barracks while on duty. Sergeant’s wife in charge at the time forced to flee without her clothing or belongings. Fire follows absence of officers.

Killadysert Qmounty Clara Treland Dec Uissycasey

Wreck of Belgian Ship Sees Three Rescued

Three crew members were saved from the Belgian steamer Anton Van Driel after it struck rocks at the entrance to St Mary’s Bay. The survivors, frostbitten from exposure on the bridge, were among the only living crew of 24.

ST Johns N. F Anton van Driel St.Mairy’s Bay

Rule Enforced for High School Auditorium Use

The board of education will charge 160 for auditorium use next year. Requests to use the hall free were denied, including a May request from the Wednesday Afternoon Maslew club. Some groups were approved for free rental for events on January 24 and May 13, with proceeds funding the high school library.

Board of Education Ives Independent Order ‘of Odd Fellows

American Legion Is Catspaw of Capital, Berger Says

Detroit Michigan speech by Victor Berger labels the American Legion as the catspaw of capital. He claims the Legion stole half the war spending and would strengthen his criticisms if given time. He opposes Bolshevism and endorses no foreign governance.

American Legion Victor Berger Detroit Mich. Deu J. Berger Milwaukee Russia Berger England America New York Harbor

Hungarians to Fight Vienna at Paris Peace Talks

December 30 report that Hungary will sue at Paris to regain territory and restore balance. Apponyi heads the delegation and outlines the procedure, expressing regret over America's withdrawal from the supreme council and faith that Allies will not unfairly treat Hungary, warning of a heavy loss otherwise.

Vienna Paris Unt Apponyi America Supreme Council United States Europe

New York Courthouse to Be Hexagonal Structure

The board of estimates approved seven million dollars for a new courthouse. The project envisions a hexagonal building to be constructed on the courthouse site behind the Municipal Building in New York.

New York Board of Estimates Municipal Willhiting

Mexico Promises To Release U S Sailors

Washington dispatch reports Mexico will release Harry Learnard and Harry Martin of the U S Pocomoke, arrested at Mazatlan on assault charges, with the American consul stating there was no basis for neglect concerns and promising action today.

Washington

New York Aldermen Approve Salary Increase

The New York Board of Estimate unanimously adopted a resolution to raise aldermen salaries by 1000 dollars starting January. Sixty five aldermen will benefit from the increase, boosting pay to new levels.

New York Board of Estimate

Salvation Lass Rescues Burnside Off New Jersey Coast

Salvation Lass reaches the disabled 3600 ton wooden steamer Burnside far off the New Jersey coast and takes it in tow near the Delaware capes. The rescue preserves a crew in distress aboard the Burnside.

Pepoadelephia Lee Stearmssin Salvation Cass Delaware Capes Burnside Salvation Iass New Jersey

Prank Forced Down By Bad Weather Flight

Air mail officials report a mail plane piloted by Max Miller, departing Cleveland for a record non stop flight to New York, landed at Pellefonte, Pennsylvania, due to bad weather. The flight was intended to set a new distance record before reaching New York.

New York Pee. Ofs Air Mail Service Max Miller Cleveland New Yorks Pellefonte

Cafe Chantant At Country Club Social Event

The Cafe Chantant at Brooklawn Country Club tonight features a lively New Year social with Witlstein Orchestra providing music. Notable bachelor dinner party guests from New Haven include Dorothy Northrop Henrietta Bishop Beatrice Stevens Eleanor Bartram and others among many reservations from local families and clubs.

Chantant Brooklawn Witlstein Dorothy Northrop Henrietta Bishop Beatrice Stevens New Haven Eleanor Bartram Margaret Neithercut Elizabeth Gassick Elizabeth Seeley Alles Curtis Eleanor Webater Mary Hincks Marjorie DeLoais Hilde Chapman Louise Atwater Lewis B. Curtis W. Gerald Bryant Pitch T. le Baron Peters PD. Skinners HH. C. Ives Elmer J. Havens Frederick B. Curtis W. P. Allen Fo Ashman MT. Smith

Advocates Minimum $1200 Wage for Teachers in New Jersey

Prof George D Stayer of Columbia University urged the New Jersey state teachers association to set a minimum wage of 1200 for public school teachers. He argued teachers deserve more than existing pay and proposed stipends of 1450 to 1680 to allow savings and culture.

Atlantic City N. J George D. Stayer Columbia University New Jersey State Teachers’ Association

Hunting Licenses for 1920 Available at Town Clerk Office

Hunting licenses for 1920 are now ready at the Town Clerk's office with Winton authorized to issue them. Licenses cost $1.25 and are required for nonresidents, while residents may fish within Connecticut without a state license.

Winton Row Trish and Game Commission Winton Connecticut

Cornell Dean's Son Sentenced to State Prison

New York December 30 Donald Hammond 24 son of Cornell University dean William Hammond was sentenced to three and a half to seven years in state prison for violating parole by forging checks and thefts and intoxication. He had been placed on probation last August after pleading guilty to forging a $2,000 check in the name of Wormat Bradford Jr a Newport clubman.

New York Donald Hammond Willam =lammourt Cornell University Hammond Wormat Bradford, Jr Newport

Willard refuses to comment on charges in Madrid

Paris December 30 Joseph P Willard American ambassador to Madrid since 1913 today refused to comment on a letter by Rear Admiral Benson W Decker former naval attache at Madrid in which he gave reasons for declining the Navy Cross recommended by Secretary Daniels The ambassador said he has nothing to say and will return soon to Madrid

Paris Joseph &. Willard Madrid Benson W. Decker Adm Gal Daniels

Frank Pixley Near Death in San Diego Hospital

Frank Pixley, noted musical comedy composer, is reported near death at a San Diego hospital. He is said to be suffering from complications after a fall aboard a steamship about two weeks ago, with condition described as serious and deteriorating.

San Diego Cal Dae Frank Pixley Pixley

The Letters of Natalie r on Stratford life and old goods

A diary style piece describes a rosy afternoon with grandmother in Stratford. It recalls Windsor chairs, colonial reproductions, and shopping for silverware, Pyrex, and lingerie. The writer notes local shops in Stratford and Liberty building, and mentions Lewandos cleaning, Whiting’s canned goods, and plans to visit New York.

New England Stratford Bridgeport Willim Samuel Johnson King's Oflege Columbia University Old Town Israhdmother N. Buckingham Tom Susie Whiting J. WW. Fr Lewandos Court Exchange New York

Sateens and dolls sale on coats and linings

A sale offers sateens for coat linings and petticoats in many colors and widths, with prices around 49 cents per yard and dolls on holiday clearance. Second floor lists mercerized lisles and plain lisles with assorted colors and sizes, plus cotton vests in regular and extra sizes.

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