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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1927

Page

14

Day marks decade as pastor at United church

Dr Day celebrated ten years as pastor of the United church, recalling his first sermon in February 1911 and reviewing the church’s evangelism, youth training, choir, and missionary work. He praised cooperation with Rev Forrest Lanier Knapp, the church school, Red Cross war efforts, hospitality activities, and the women’s social service programs, closing with thanks for fellowship.

The United Church Confessed Christian Fellowship Eid Cty Bridsepert Forrest Lanier Knapp Wees Day Church Forim Day Red Cross

De Molay Minstrels Set for Wednesday Night Show

The fourth annual De Molay minstrel show and dance is planned for Wednesday evening at Brae mid mosque on State Street. Directed by Joseph Atner with aide from the general committee, the event features Tirry Sentmain as master of ceremonies, Edward Bahnp as prewarn, Albert Payers secretary, Pela Goode advisor, Panard Riaop to interlocutor, and a cast including Willard Hel, Ralph Goodo, Fret Tales Hert Cehn, Harry O’Niel, and Allen Vowman.

Bridgesart Braemid State Street Afar Joseph @atner Cern ‘Yen Tirry Sentmain Syairman Edward Bahnp Albert Payers Pela Goode Panard Riaop Willard Hel Ralph Goodo Hert Cehn Harry O'Niel Allen Vowman

Washington Sermon of 1800 Preached Again

A century old sermon on General Washington, delivered in February after the first president’s death, is republished by Res Ge S Krooka at the Congress. The manuscript, owned by Phineas Tal entt, praises Washington as unequaled in patriotism and public affection.

Rockville Feh George Washington Herve Arith Tel ‘St Fey Kellogs Res Ge S Krooka Congresa Congress Phineas Talentt Kelloge Washington

Aid to China Post Mortem, Dean Says

Dr Lew, dean of the faculty of theology at Pekin University, cautioned in New York that American aid to China is delayed. He noted the need for cooperation and efficiency in religious work and urged clearer understanding between the two nations.

China Dean New York de Tamachy T Lew Pekin Universiy Lew Yale Columbia Republican Duy America Post Marten

Better Speech Week Aims to Tame Language Nonsense

Chicago February 20 AP The General Federation of Women's Clubs promotes Better Speech Week urging clearer speech and removal of fearsome language patterns. Mrs Katherine Graytes Robbins Chicago chairman notes Americans overuse weak interjections and urges substitutes like yea or no to improve conversation.

General Federation of Womens Cheba Katherine Graytes Robbins Chicago Ews Robbins The Federation

Holy Name Society Plans Trish Night at St Jatrticka

The Holy Name Society of St Jatrticka parish schedules an Irish Night on St Tatick's Day March 17 in the area diy ba room. A program is in progress with professional talent promised. Prizes will honor best costumes and the event will end with a dance.

Holy Name Society St Jatrticka Church Hig Privea

Italy Seeks Return of Long Skirts and Petticoats

Italy moves to revive long skirts and petticoats to boost fashion and industry. Minister Pelluzzo campaigns for patriotic dress norms with pleated skirts and silk undergarments while Parisian chic and Savile Row influences are weighed against military cape styles.

Pelluzzo Jess Italy Aristocrery Hi Terchic London Savile Row Itaan Army Maecra

Dr Simko to Operate at Convention Clinic

Dr Mchael V Simko of 152 Kent Avenue will be a principal operator at the annual Chiropody Convention Clinic at the Hotel Kenmore. He will discuss ingrown nail conditions and demonstrate prophylactic treatment and surgical procedures for the condition. He served as chief amputation nurse at Camp Devens during World War I and is a graduate of the First Institute of Podiatry New York. He contributes feet articles to Physical Culture American Journal of Nursing Chiropody Record and the Journal of the National Association of Chiropractors.

Wals Himko First Institute of Podiatry New York City Connecticut Pede Society Physical Culture American Jourmil O? Nursag Chiropody National Association of Chirccopists Good Health

Arizona cattleman takes bride in Paris

Frederick Almy, a fortyish Arizona cattleman, quietly wed June Kathleen Helen Dibble in Paris. The groom’s background ties to Frederick Almy of Medirhurst, Nebraska, and the couple departed immediately for a honeymoon with a secrecy around their itinerary.

Arizona Paris Frederick Forter Kathleen Helen Dibble Almy Michatham England Michelham Ir Alry Clearwater Frederick Almy Medirhurst

Christ's Ministry to Be Marked by Y M C A

New York reports the 1900th anniversary of Jesus public ministry to be observed during 1927 28 29 by Y M C A units worldwide under Dr John R Mott. The effort aims to deepen study of Jesus work and message on human relationships. World Y M C A memberships exceed 1.5 million.

New York Fous John Ro Mott Mott Enon Jesus Christ

God Knowable, Cadman Declares at Yale Sermon

In Battell Chapel Yale on February 20 Rev Dr S Parkes Cadman, Brooklyn pastor and president of the Federal Council of Churches, argued there is no justification for saying we cannot know God. He urged balanced faith against agnosticism and zealotry, affirming personal knowledge of God through Christ and the Christian life.

New Haven Battell Yale University S Parkes Cademan Central Congregational Church Brooklyn N. Y Federal Council of Churches of Christ In America Christ Dr. Cadman Jesus Edo God Father

Bridge party honors Mrs Brennan before abroad trip

Mrs William J Carroll hosted a Friday evening bridge party at her home on Harlem Avenue in celebration of Mrs Francis J Brennan leaving for a two month trip abroad aboard the Mauretania. Guests included Mrs Brennan and many local clubwomen, with a buffet luncheon served.

William J. Carroll Harlem Avenue Francis J. Brennan FP. J. Brennan Ray Leonard Walter J Scott Francis J. Keeley J. MacCathrun Frank Deegan Thomas Maloney P. Quinn C. Quinn A. Macdonald B. MaacKelvey Joseph McQuall W. L. Carroll A. Borg W. Minty Vivian McDonal Anna Edmund Frances Effinger New York

Woman Struck by Hit-and-Run Driver on Connecticut Avenue

Mrs Florence Buchanan of 973 South Avenue Stratford reported her car damaged by an unidentified motorist who fled. The collision occurred as she traveled west on Connecticut Avenue near Bishop Avenue, with the striking car traveling east and pushing her vehicle onto the sidewalk, before the other driver disappeared.

Florence Buchanan South Avenue Stratford Connecticut and Bishop Avenues Connecticut Avenue Bishop Avenue Lear

West End Church Celebrates Fortieth Anniversary in City

The West End Congregational Church marked its 40th anniversary with a sermon by Rev. Henry S. Leiper of New York City. He urged the church to seek truth and practice love, addressing labor, race relations, and the role of the church in social issues while emphasizing growing souls and moral character within a social context.

Henry China Leiper Fia Chia «Bor Pudit New York City

Doctrine of love in church social duty and conscience

The text argues to derive love from discovered facts guiding human relationships and asserts the church should provide general principles while trusting individuals to apply them. It warns that abstract truth must move to will and conscience through real social situations and ongoing church learning and action.

Trumbull to Headline Abraham Lodge Event

Attorney Jacob B. Klein will be tastmaster at a Stratfield banquet tonight honoring Abraham Lodge No. 900 BB on its sixtieth anniversary. Governor John H. Trumbull, Mayor F. William Behrena, Judge Isaac Wolfe, and State's Attorney William H. Comley attend and speak. A hotel ball follows, expected to be a major Jewish social event of the season.

Jacob B. Klein Stratfield John H. Trumbull F. William Behrena Isaac Wolfe Superior Court William H Comley Harry Schwartz

Belgians Diplomatic Wedding in Washington

Miss Allison Robering, a great granddaughter of John A. Robering who helped build the Brooklyn Bridge, wed Baron Joseph Van Der Bist, second secretary of the Belgian embassy, in St Matthew's Church. Attending were the Belgian ambassador, Baroness de Cartier, and other diplomats. Father Thomas Vincent Shannon of Chicago officiated the ceremony with Rev E L Buckay assisting.

Washington Allison Robering John A. Robering Bronklyn Bridge Joseph van der Bist Belglum de Cartier Uirele St. Matthew's Church Mer Thomas Vincent Shannon Chicago E. L. Buckay

Bridgeport Boy 2 Writes Trip to Washington

Citizens reflect on George Washington’s birthday and the Father of His Country. Meyer Gehran, twelve, at the Fheiton school on Capitol Avenue in Bridgeport, writes about Washington as a model of American manhood and the annual birthday celebration.

United States el Pats Tom George Washington Ami George Wston America Washington Citzen Washinton Meyer Gehran Fheiton Capitol Avenue Bridgeport

Bake Shop Entry Reported. Fifty Pennies Stolen

Westland owner of a bakery at 1257 State Street reported a burglary yesterday. Entry gained through a window. about fifty pennies stolen. Investigators believe the work of a bakery thief.

BE. Westland Q Bakery State Street Baye

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