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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1923

Page

15

Greenfield Hill Church Honors First President

Fairfield February 23 Special A social hour at Greenfield Hill Congregational Church commemorated George Washingtons birthday with games and patriotic declamations, followed by refreshments. Members participating included Fred Banks Clayton Banks Mrs Burr Wi Blaine Hill Arline Smith Haen Pease Avice Winchester ENnor Banks Francis Hidu Winthrop Prentice Oliver Necker s and Helen Gray. The Stratfield Parent Teacher Association held a vocal concert at Stratfield School with selections by the Community chorus. The remarks noted the moon’s shape likely formed after a distance and not spherical in its early appearance.

Fairfield George Washington Greenfield H. Congregational Church Washington Fred Banks Clayton Banks Burr Wi. Blaine Hill Arline Smith Haen Pease Avice Winchester Ennor Banks Francis Hidu Winthrop Prentice Oliver Neckers Helen Gray Stratiela Sociation Stratfleig School

Advent Christian and many churches on Park and Putnam

Local church notices list services across multiple congregations in Bridgeport. Entries include Advent Christian Church led by Pastor Carleton with morning and evening worship, Sunday school, midweek prayer, and Friday Bible study. Thought Center Kendel Studio service schedule. Bethany Congregational, Church of the Nazarene, Berean Memorial, Church of Christ, Calvary Episcopal, First English Lutheran, Swedish Baptist, Universalist and other denominations with times for worship, Sunday schools, and special meetings.

Advent Christian Church Corner Park Putman St Carleton Loyal Workers Bridgport New Thought’ Center Kendel Cannon Street David Gould Norwalk Bethany Congregational St. Maurice J Dundilge Church of the Nazarene Fairfield Axe Lillie Handursey Pe Nowells Graham St Age . Veh Stratford Rv. C. CO Church of Christ Willram & Vernon Sts Calvary Episcopal Church North Main Umm't Sutherland Holy Communion Christ Episcopal Church Courtland St Laurel and Grove A. Cen Weng Fairfield Avenue Broad Street Chester C. Marshall Walls of Jericho Epworth League Fanny Crosby the Friendly Church First Swedish Baptist Church Colorado Sonuel Wilh Fustinus Pirs Emiversalise Church Pairfield Ave Fread Hal T. Kearns First Church of Christ, Scientist Lafayette Street Main Street Conn Geo. C Wainwreht Misa Ja. Folun Washington D. C S P.m the Unknown Tongues All Fae Welcomes Forum Bridgeport United Church Gilbert Ste Fuehmaninoff Holy Ghost Center Church Hartford Congress St. Ftey Starding G. A Godduhn Jamaica I. I International Bible Students Wise Sints Tre Jephnay Congregational Cor Noble Ave John “Bruce Daltor M Florenes Knight Servier Memorial Baptist Church Maplewood Troward Avenues W. MM. Tichardson Yoo Newfield Methodist Stratford Ave Corner Central Robert Carlson Aren's Twpworth League Mia Holy Lands Nativity Church Carson St Trumbull Aitkins Aeetor Free Church Cosy Little Church Alvin Prestholt Olivet Congregational North Avenue Herbert Te Wits Mens Clave Wur Park Avenues Sume Great Jayme Curch St. Luke's Wilmot W.H. Jepson St. George’s Church Clinton Beechwood Aves H. B. Kelly J.ob Parker Second Baptist Church Cor, & Jouth Arctc Streets E. FE. Gates Hoon CL. E St. Pauls Episcopal Church Kossuth St Washington Park George M. Gesel A. m Park Ave A. J. Okerblom Calvary Baptist Budell St Connecticut I. We Davis St. Marks Mission Trinity Church Fairfird Avenue Father Dyer Aint John’s Park and Yairi D Avenue Washington and West Charles A. Decker Joveryman School of Missions Black Rock Congregational Church Ellsworth Street Bartram Avenue Charles Mar Dowell Agieror Sheehair Endeavor Society Christian Endeavor McRight Choral Ab Fairfield Ave Father Aitkins A. Ma Steireich Eow Mven A. B. Sandter Pop Brideeport Chiletian Union Twe Main St Gloria Bruce Youne Wright Ail'ngtown Miss Crosby United Pentecostal Church Wilmot Ave Young Peoples Meeting All Welcome Broad and Gutert Sta Wyn Horace Taty Wm. WH. Bartlett Rendergarcen Hymonus Tov Bronte Mra. Mairehild Universallat Vse United

Rush Prosecution of RNG Leaders of Counterfeiters

New York officials announce evidence against 24 leaders of an international counterfeit plot will be presented to a federal grand jury next Wednesday. Prosecutors expect to wrap up the case within a month with maximum penalties up to 25 years for making or possessing counterfeit money. Secret agents say raids in the New York district target ringleaders, with broader U.S. arrests anticipated.

New York United States Menin Aas Srelew New York Federal District

Cabinet Discusses Foreign Operation of U S Oil Lands

Washington Feb 23 a two hour cabinet session centered on oil lands policy immigration issues and granting power along the Colorado River The discussion focused on restricting foreign controlled operators on Indian lands in the west The White House said administration policy seeks to discriminate against corporations from countries that discriminate against Americans but no decision was announced on leasing Indian lands

Washington Colorado White House

Tunney Greb Title Bout Recap Round by Round Fight

The long middleweight clash sees Tunney press Greb with jabs and body work. Greb answers with a relentless head and body assault, trading hard blows through rounds thirteen and fourteen as both fighters suffer cuts and fatigue.

Grebto Champou Elmer Tushon Small Howe Greb Tunney Cieb Silot Ulieven Grek Greh Punney Giren Creb

Pollard acquitted in Richmond murder case

Thomas Pollard, a Richmond real estate broker, was found not guilty by a jury of murdering his former secretary Thelma Richardson, shot outside the Pollard home on December 11. The trial concluded tonight with the verdict, while a fashion note describes this winter’s evening gown style with slim silhouettes and high waisted bodices.

Richmond Thomas Pollard Steno

Musical program led by Miss Lilian Garand

An advertised event features Miss Lilian Garand in charge of a musical program with Rev. Wm Richardson set as speaker. Men are cordially invited to attend.

Ads Lilian Garand Aof Ww. M. Richardson

Miss Ottley Given Shower and Dinner

A Washington's Birthday dinner and linen shower were given Thursday night in honor of Miss Janet Ottley soon to become Mrs. Davey of Lenox avenue. The home of Mrs William Allen hosted decorations of red and white with a miniature bride centerpiece and tiny American flags at each place. Guests included Mrs Thomas M. Gullinan, Mrs Peter Ham, Mrs R. E Donnelly, Miss Anna O Rourke, Miss Katherine Fitzpatrick, Miss Gertrude Fitzpatrick, Miss Anna Davey, Miss Marion Donaldson, Miss Helen Tyer, Miss Katherine A McGuinness, Miss Margaret Casey and Miss Mary J. McGuinness.

Janet Ottley Peter ME. Davey William #. Allen Lenox Avenue Miss Ottley Katherine A. McGuinness Margaret Casey Muss Mary J. McGuinness

Local Girl Scouts to Hold Reception Today

Miss Aliee Sandtford region al director of the New England Girl Scouts reviews the Bridgeport group this afternoon. Scouts meet at First M church at 3 o clock, march to the Hall home on Main street for review and rally with Girls Club. Scout Officers Association in charge of events.

Aliee Sandtford New England Organization of Girl Scouts Bridgeport Marcy Main Street Mies Sandiford Clabo Gamez Scout Officers’ Association Nes

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Universalist GOD MAN John Galsworthy Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Grand and Catherine Nichols H.C. Dyer W. Horace Day Cc Ywarch School Greenfield Hill Church Dr. Rockwell Harmon Potter Center Church First Presbyterian Church Alexander Alison, JR Henry E. Kelly Clinton .Ave P.M the First Baptist Church West Avenues Ghaveh Everyman’s W. N. Northcott Johns Swedish Baptist Temple Spears C. Th. Brod Stockholm Sweden Cardia Summerfield Methodist Episcopal Church Barnum and Central Aves Charles A. Quigley Orla A Walter L. Darling Quigley Cordiap Summerfield Church Tarnum and Central Avenues West End Congregational Kart Nauss the Christian Church Washington Park Methodist Episcopal Church Eorner Barnum and Noble Avenues George C. Port Fridgeport W. OG. A Golden Hall St Wirst Presbyteriim Santai Santonio Gertrud RNG U. S Lot Cash Bargain Cretonnes Lisle Byford Brothers Washington Avenue East Main Street Sweet Orr & Co Men’s & Boys Men's & Boys Manhattan Earl & Wilson Wachusett Men’s Clothiers, Furnishers & Hatters Lyford Brothers East
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