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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1923
Page
10
Dr Chester C Marshall pastor of First Methodist urges church members to replace negative Thou Shalt Not resolutions with positive Thou Shalt actions. He warns that true goodness comes from doing right and writing out resolutions to live by positive principles.
A holiday dancing party was held Saturday evening at The Oaks Brooklawn Park in honor of Miss Jurh Harvey daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert de Lavery of Caquows nls Mag s and Frederick Stead of this city whose engagement was announced. About 400 were present. Earlier Miss Sally Frown Lavery daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert E Lavery of Unagowa and Fairfield hosted a dinner party at the Brooklawn Country club with guests Miss Dorothy Northrop Miss Harvey Windsor Miss Virginia aves Miss Erhet Skin ner Pierpont and Kempton Adams James Skidmore and Tra Werner.
A Kinder garten and cable roll department Christmas party at First Methodist Church Saturday featured about 70 children with gifts, a Christmassy program, and candy. Decorations included a tree, garland, and smilax. Teachers Mrs. Faro O. Henderson, Mrs. G F Hewley, Miss Eleanor Church, and Mrs. Lot Reynolds organized the event. Burton and Howard Chares and Lois Nichols sang. Children cited include Charles McConnell, Betty Beebe, Barbara Moore, Posey Henderson, and Brow Blaisdell.
The Schwabischer Maennerchor hosted a Christmas party yesterday afternoon for more than 260 children. Sinta Claus, Fritz Retchert, and club members distributed arts to amused youngsters while parents and members danced after the program.
Bridgeport opens a new Religious Education School January 8 under the Bridgeport Council of Churches with Fairfield County Sunday School leaders. Courses, led by Rev T F Rutledge Beale and Rev William H Bartlett, aim to train leaders in religious education using the Project Method to connect lessons to daily life. Prof Harrison S Elliott and Yale’s Prof Luther A Weigle will teach, with courses at the M C A and First M E Church, covering teaching methods and study of the Bible.
The Bridgeport Girl Scout Council and Officers Association plan a banquet for Mita Helen Miller, local director. The event is at 7 p.m. Monday January 7 at the Art League Club House, 523 Clinton Avenue, with national leaders in attendance and reservations requested through the council by January date.
A humorous circa article extols simple aged wisdom claiming moderation in eating leads to longevity. It lists laxative foods like cabbage beans celery and bran breads, urges ample water and daily light exercise, and offers a January sample menu including stewed fruit cereal toast bacon and beefsteak dishes.
Raymond W. Harris Post No. 145 Veterans of Foreign War will ceremonially install officers at the club house on State street next Thursday evening. Public welcome for a colorful affair with colors presented, followed by a light supper and dance. Officers include Commander James E. Murdy and others. Ladies auxiliary officers listed with president Mrs. Minnie Lewis and others.
Rev Dr Trick outlined ten great activities of mankind for 1924 at the Second Suppliant church service. Roy Crick summarized problems from Salutation to national, religious, sociology, economic and church life, noting world bankruptcy from restricted wealth and oil driven rivalries between the United States and Great Britain. Trick warned of a theological clash between liberal and Fundamentalist views while affirming Bible staying power. He urged an end to racial hatred, saying it pervades both foreigners and native groups.
Leonardo Capozell announces the engagement of his daughter Miss Jennale M Capozell to Leonard Izzi at a reception held Saturday night. Music for dancing was provided by an orchestra. Guests included Mr and Mrs R Voccola Mr and Mrs L Voecola Mr and Mrs V Voccoli Mrs John Taze Mr and Mrs A Rasye Mr and Mrs Franelin Lewjs Mr and Mrs Riehara Shaeb Mr and Mrs Caveanaugh Mr and Mrs J O Leary Mrs Julia Nairn Miss Helen Schoal Miss Elsie Grigslo Miss Josephine Griksio Miss Jennie Vervilli Miss Theresa Capola Miss Fannie Inisle Miss Emma Guletti Miss Laretta Margret ti 2% Dorey BM Schoap J B Schorzl D tezo Izzo J Vocco la Joseph Troberts Joseph Luciano Lawrence LaFoy John Hoberts Harry Paoletti Cozmo Salvagni George Emanust J laynolas.
The Children of the American Revolution will gather this afternoon at 1 40 at Mira Betty Ashil 851 Clinton Avenue Bridgeport. Led by Misy and Dorothy Wilmot the group has potected and helped the needy during Thanksgiving and Christmas and plans more winter outreach.
A Sunday afternoon program at Hall Home Settlement featured a diverse Christmas themed concert with Greek, Italian, Indian, and Polish musical segments. Notable performers included Mrs Mary Hinchcliffe and Louis Pavone, with translations read for English speakers. The event concluded with a tea in a festively decorated hall, celebrating fellowship and goodwill.
New Britain resident La Flamme confessed to Captain Keegan that he was among the masked men who robbed Frederick Z. Ladd at a Milldale stand on Christmas Eve. He and accomplice Cirfilo, both from New Britain, were held for Hartford charges of breaking and entering and stealing a car. Police say they also confessed to stealing a private garage vehicle in Hartford and planned further stage robberies in Torrington. The youths have prior reform-school records.
Berlin reports show German parents bitterly complain older children linger at cinemas watching violent dreams and stay out late. Crowded homes and poor lighting fuel risks, with landlords sometimes covering expenses for late hours. Authorities seek safer hours.
Mrs Willans J Nolan of New York visits her parents Chief and Mrs Danish Jonson at 1820 Park. Joseph Faullmer and Mabel return from Christmas with sister Mrs Stephens in Franklin NJ. Della Maynard engaged to Kenneth White at 3 Wea Street. Miss Linden Krapp visiting from Northfield seminar. New Year dance at Industrial Service Center Barnum Ave from 3 to 5. Guests include Anna Casper Anna Christen Irene Pieget Clara Waterman and others. Hasson couple from South Park Ave spending New Year in New York City.
The third annual course of Thursday night lectures and concerts at First Methodist Church runs from January 10 to March 27. Speakers include Rev. Merton B. Rice of Detroit, Dr Parkes Cadman, Dr. Wallace H. Finch, and Mrs. Douglas Robinson of New York, sister of Theodore Roosevelt, with performances by the Critpien Male Quartette, the Misacer String Quartette, and a St Cecelia Society chorus.
Promoted patterns for house dresses with sizes 34, 40 and 44 inches bust, water low condition noted as a factor. Pattern sent for 16 cents via Bridgeport Telegram Pattern Department with address details. New Year Eve ministry at Nanivity Church with Roy choir, transit arrangements tied to traction company for a car to the terminus.
Mrs. John R. Taylor was guest of honor at an informal tea held on a Saturday afternoon hosted by her mother Mrs. Thomas B. Taylor at 74 Warwick Avenue Stratford. Attendees included numerous young ladies with names such as Miss Histo Wells, Miss Phyliss Wheeler, Miss Mar shet Beach, and Miss Helm Follatte among others.
A roster of women includes Misa Helen Curtis Dunbar Mrs Walliam H Miller Miss Catherine Filmer Misa Dorothy Burt Miss Charlotte Fargo Miss Hiphe Suliman Mrs James C Bulkley Miss Beatrice Beach Miss Helen Bradley Miss Tara Adamson Miss Aliee Thylor Miss Caroline Brown and Misa Mary Trylor.
Norwalk contractor William J. Lyons sues Arthur Isemann of New York City for 4500 in damages over unpaid balances on building contracts, brought in the Sue perfor court Saturday.
A Christman party at the Bridgeport Art League clubhouse on Clinton Avenue featured Mrs Clara Reuther Banthin at the piano with John Reuther on violin and Zifford Reuther on saxophone. The program included Chopin pieces and carols as Dorothy Lee and Mrs C J Lavey accompanied.
Book shop advertises Victor Hugo novel The Hunchback of Notre Dame for 1924. Readers are urged to obtain one of the diaries for almanac information and to read before viewing the film adaptation.
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