Education or Leisure and the making of an American
A fragmented narrative follows Steve Gortey who endures Smyrna refugees and a holiday cash gift then pursues education from a second grade start to high school and college. He rises through work and study and earns scholarships while building a stable home. A contrast with Leighton Middleton shows a life of leisure versus disciplined progress ending with Steve returning to family life while Middleton declines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve
Devon
Wacha Tink
America
Stave
Reading
News of the World
Middleton
Leighton Spencer Middleton
Jashion
Leighton Middleton
Fron College
Leton
Ance
Colleg
Leighton
Dave Middleton
United Steal Corporation
Stephen Gondey
Leignon
Ded
Gad
Young Middleton
Mr. Middleton
Jong
The Library as Anchor of American Life Explains Value
A historical piece extols public libraries as vital to citizenship and community. It notes multilingual posters, factory libraries for workers, and libraries shaping civic responsibility, literacy, home life, and business success through accessible books and communal spaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Public Library Influence Cited As Essential Community Asset
A reader reflects on hours spent in a large firm’s technical department and the public library. They quote Thedors Hoose valt praising libraries as the second most powerful public influence after church and school. He stresses moral, mental, and material gains from well chosen free books and argues no community can be without a public library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thedors Hoosevalt
Free Public Library
America
Miss Ethe Sterling Presided Over Y W C A Annual Meeting
Miss Ethe Sterling chaired the Y W C A annual meeting at the central headquarters on Goldenhill street last night. Reports read by Mrs. Harry Reed and Miss Sara Richards highlighted the secretary and treasury. A song and performances by Industrial Service Center groups plus Girl Reserves marked the program. new board directors were elected, listing numerous members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethe] Sterling
Goldenhill Street
Harry Reed
Sara Richards
Treasury
Y. W
Industrial Service Center
Jed Trumbull
Irene Pieger
H. Ellais
Mae Travis
Mamie Jackson
Misa Loretta Dufrene
Casper
John Patchen
William Powell
von Stencil
M. Schitler
Sadie Jeitelson
Ethel Watts
Lillian van Dura
Mary, Jones
Marian O'Brien
Rose Holmes
I. H. Pyle
J. H. Randall
Harry Freed
J. M. Richardson
Charles Sanford
H.8. Sterrett
C. J. Weeks
W. M. Bangs
HW. S. Brown
Virgil Calvin
Henry D'Olier
Hagar B. Doolittle
Mabel Worthington
Bishop Manning to Lecture on Personal Faith at Cathedral
New York Reb. announces Bishop Manning of the Protestant Episcopal Diocese of New York will deliver a series of lectures at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine on personal faith. The talks will cover topics such as belief in Jesus Christ as God and current crises affecting marriage and the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Manning
Cathedral of
St. Jos
Wis
Percy Stickney Great
Church of the Ascension
Christ
Amon
Jesus Christ
God
Newspaper's role in democracy and public influence
The text argues newspapers must serve the public by presenting information on party platforms and legislative processes. It stresses the benefits of reporting, advertising's economic importance, and the duty to voice public rights, urging readers to engage with editors to raise issues and spur action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
America
Beief
No Objection Voiced on Street Extension
Objection to the extension of Larson street was voiced at a Broad Street Merchants Association meeting yesterday afternoon. The group concluded the city cannot afford street extensions now, preferring possible center city highways first and noting Broad Street’s mercantile importance second after Main Street. The Harrison Street project from Fairfield Avenue to State Streets remains before the council and may be raised at Monday’s Aldermen Board meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larson Street
Broad Street Merchants Association
Broad Street
Main Street
Harrison Street
Fairfield Avenue
Aldemnenia Board
Craftsmen Hold Second Annual Dinner-Dance
The Perfect Craftsmen's Quarry of the Pellowcraft Association of St. John's lodge No. 3 held its second annual dinner-dance at the Masonic Temple on Broad Street last night with more than 200 attendees. Compensation Commissioner Edward T. Buckingham served as toastmaster as entertainment featured comic waiters acts by Joe Hafner, Louis Quekar, Henry Mocers, and Garry Treadwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's
Masonic Temple
Broad Street
Edward T. Buckingham
Joe Hafner
Louis Quekar
Henry Mocers
Garry Treadwell
William D. Nichols
Outline of St. John's lodge activities presented
Master of St. John's lodge gave a brief outline of the lodge's activities. The committee in charge comprised Howard Gorham as chairman, GR. Tesch, and G. L. My¢ra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Lodge
Bili
Howard Gorham
GR. Tesch
G. L. My¢ra
Old Maids Convention At Club House Monday
The Old Maids convention of the Bridgeport Art league will be held at the club house on Clinton avenue Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock. All members are urged to attend and may bring friends if they pay one penny per year of age. A playlet titled The Old Maids Convention will be presented under Mrs Frank Hickman who directs the event. Tea will be served after the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport Art. League
Clinton Avenue
Frank Hickman
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Steve Gortey
Smyrna
Greece
Amerigan
Libray
P Gatharad
Jdren
Lib
American Library Association
Eivil
Hbrary
Tle
Lo. Rian
Doan
Bridgeport
Tluton
Adams St
Dean
Moe
Kidney Pills
Ivery Druggist
S. Goc
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, Nly
Betty Brown Bakery
Poli’s Palace Theatre
Geraldine Farrar
Rindolph
Miss
Sterling
Bishop Manning
OLD Maids
Landays
Depes
Victrola
Victrolas
Golden Hill
Mos
Vesse
Sonnenberg Music Co
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