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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1920

Page

14

Explorer Stefansson's Arctic feats hailed in Bridgeport

A Bridgeport pageant honors Vilhjalmur Stefansson for completing the Arctic mapping and linking it to Columbus's 1492 quest. The article traces Stefansson's four polar expeditions, the Karluk voyage disaster, and his return to reveal the Arctic Continent north of Canada. It notes public lectures, a dinner honoring Stefansson, and the broader significance of his discoveries for world geography.

Richard I. Neithercut Sidgsport High School Viljalmur Stefansson Stefansson Neithercut Christopher Columbus Arctic Mackenzie River Canada Prince Patrick Island Arctic Sea Roosevelt Victoria British Columbia Bob Bartlett Admiral Peary North Pole Karluk Mary B. Sachs

Food Hut Reopens Regular Demonstrations

The Food Hut on State Street resumes its demonstrations this Thursday led by Sophie Kraepelin, known for Sophie's Tea Room in Botsford and a former cook to Mark Hanna and President Wilson. The show features soups, macaroni timbales, and Sophie's Vanities, with invites extended to Bridgeport and nearby residents to attend and visit the Hut.

State Sophie Bridgeport

Daniels Explains Naval War Award Controversy

Washington Jan 1 The Navy decoration dispute widens as Secretary Daniels supplied Senator Page with a complete list of 2252 officers and enlisted men considered by the navy board of awards. The package includes more than 8500 names with charts showing each fate from board to secretary action. The Saavard situation prompts calls in Congress to fix peace time personnel and annual appropriations. Daniels notes 144 recipients for the Distinguished Service Medal, down about 200 from the board total, many for shore duty. Navy Cross awards rise among enlisted and more names receive commendatory letters.

Washington Page Senate Naval Committee Daniels Navy Board of Awards Naval Congress Daniela

WC Plans a New Independence Program by CT Woman's Christian Temperance Union

At the December meeting of the Official Board the Connecticut Woman's Christian Temperance Union outlined plans for a January 16 Victory celebration honoring national constitutional prohibition. The event marks the end of the liquor traffic in the United States and possessions, decreed by Congress and ratified by 45 state legislatures representing 87,777,783 people. The board urged mayors, ministers, educators, and citizens to publicly recognize emancipation, with school church and factory observances and a noon whistle and bell ring to share the news with thousands.

Connecticut Woman's Christian Temperance Union United State

Detzer Case Adjourns on Bergdoll Arrival

New York January 7 Captain Karl W Detzer trial for brutality to soldiers at Joe Mans adjourned after Grover C Bergdoll the Philadelphia draft dodger arrived at Governors Island Major William Sr Kelly judge advocate will attend to the new arrival A wedding anniversary noted Wormer Alderman Vincent Whitney and his wife celebrate their 261st anniversary at 1063 Stratford Avenue with a reception and many friends attending.

New York Karl W. Detzer Joe Mans Governor's Island Grover C. Bergdoll Philadelphia William Sr. Kelly Wormer Vincent &. Whitney Stratford Avenue Ees

Public records urged to boost social work nationwide

Miss Tistelle E Hunter of the Chicago Division of the Children’s Bureau spoke at the Welfare building under the Visiting Nurse association. She said accurate records stimulate new social agency work, noting Lithuanian districts lacked birth and death reporting and highlighting health stations for mothers and children. She contrasted southern and northern city data showing outcomes tied to record keeping and access.

Tistelle E. Hunter Chicago Children’s ‘Bureau United States Department of Labor Visiting Nurse Association Holand Boyd Hunter Thalr

Freundschaft Rebekah Lodge Installation Officers

Freundschaft Rebekah Lodge No 18 will install officers at the lodge rooms 16 State Street Tuesday January 14 at 4 pm. Officers to be installed include noble grand Mrs Geneva Schiniesheine, recording secretary Mrs Augusta Roth, financial secretary Mrs Lena Gunzenhauser, treasurer Mrs Mary Miler, warden Mrs Emily Brandt, conductor Mrs Barbara Standish, chaplain Mrs Clara Reilly, right supporter to noble grand Mrs Catherine Sammerhirt, left supporter to noble grand Mrs Emma Ritchie, right supporter to vice grand Mrs Margaret Baum, left supporter to vice grand Mrs Hattie Kummerling, outside guardian George Boetter, plantat Mrs Louise Raub.

Freundschaft Rebekah Lodge State ‘Street Nobiltrand Geneva Schiniesheine Emma. Mayer Augusta Roth Lena, Gunzenhauser Mary Miler Emily Brandt Barbara Standish Clara Reilly Noble Grand Catherine Sammerhirt Emma Ritchie Grand Margaret’ Baum Hattie Kummerling Guardian George ‘Boetter Plantat Louise Raub

No Reason Why Women Should Act On Juries

New York January 7 Justice Lazancky of the supreme court ruled there is no reason why women should serve on juries. He denied a writ of mandamus to compel Brooklyn jurors to include women in juror lists despite advances in womanhood over the past decade.

New York Justice Lazancky Supreme Court Brooklyn

Marriage Licenses Issued in Last Day

Marriages licenses were issued yesterday to John J Mack 32 of 277 Gilbert street and Velma Snayer 28 of 241 Dover street Peter Lucas 25 of 124 Sco field avenue and Geneva Dawesey 18 of 819 Main street Benjamin Ganis 2 of 64 Elm street and Julia Martin 29 of 54 Elm street Michael Saivano 27 of 240 Dale street and Vivieda Smith 21 of 188 Madison avenue.

John J. Mack Gilbert Street Velma, Snayer Dover Street Peter Lucas Scofield Avenue Geneva Dawesey Main Street Benjamin Ganis Elm Street Julia, Martin Elm Michael Saivano Dale Street Vivieda Smith Madison Avenue

The Letters of Natalie Dear Evelyn

A New Yorker visits in poor weather, Natalie notes her friend’s Adirondack studio routine and a summer gathering. She reviews Alice Doyle lingerie in the Liberty building, commenting on fabrics, price, and craftsmanship. Shopping at Vogue Dress Shop and Osgood Shoe Shop yields marked-down coats, dresses, and boots. The letter also mentions Jean’s drawings, a pencil gift, and Susie’s chillblains prompting a doctor visit for treatment tips.

Evelyn Ghosen AL Mumber Alice Doyle Liberty Building Mies Doyle Miss Doyle Vogue Stratfield Hotel Teter Osgood Shoe Helen Anita Susie Doctors Bellwoods Simko Bridgeport

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