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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1924

Page

13

Masked Faces Are No Badge of Honor Tells Legion

Fairfield reports a American Legion meeting where State Commander Hdwich Kell urged members to reject masked activities. Officers elected included Howard A. Smith as commander and John M. Donaldson as vice commander. A gift store and Boy Scout committee item were announced as part of the event. dancing and refreshments followed.

Fairfield American Legion Hdwich Kell Sid George A. Smith Wuathar Sherman Hall Mr. Kelly Howard A. Smith John M. Donaldson Ll Poole Cole W Anderson John Wo But John T. Johnson Russell Lombard Vichad Me~Nally Harold Sturges Robert K. Gambrante Turney Road Db IW Warner Waa Reid Legion

Night School Head to Address Association Meeting

Taymond P. Walker director of night schools will speak at a Black Rod Parent-Teacher Association meeting this afternoon in the school assembly hall at 3 o clock. Hostesses are Mrs Jene Dunn Mrs Belva Field Mrs Mallen Andersen and Miss Frances McClu Oy.

Taymond P. Walker Black Rod Parent-Teacher Association Wibe Jene Dunn Belva Field Mallenandersen Frances McClu Oy

Local Personal Items And Upcoming Community Meetings

Sirs M J Fnllen will run a whist and pinochle party this afternoon at 62 Cannon street. The Ladies auxiliary of Raymond W W Hails post 145 VFW will meet this evening at 780 o'clock in club rooms not 159 State street. Frank Beers announces first basketry lessons for advanced class next Thursday January 17 at 9 30 a m at Bridgeport Art League. Beginners class starts 1 50 p m the same day. Women's Missionary Society of Westingham Congregational Church meets at the home of Mrs B F Nauss 840 Howard near at 3 30 p m. Mrs Elizabeth Wolmes will host the White Shrine auxiliary at 485 Wilmot Avenue tomorrow at 2 o'clock. Mr and Mrs BR Disesa of 245 Armun street announce the engagement of Beatrice Marie Disesa to Robert Marconi of 3994 Main street. No wedding date set. Mr and Mrs George A Mackenzie announce the birth of a son at West Avenue January. Newfield Parent TeacherAssociation meets this afternoon at 3 45 in the school. The Women’s Christian Temperance Union meets tomorrow at 2 30 p m at 249 Gilbert street to hear the superintendent’s report and plan Allegiance Day observance.

Ladies 'Auxiliary Raymond W.W. Hails State Street Snes Frank Beers Bridgeport Art League Elizabeth Wolmes White Shrine Wilmot Avenue Tomorow Aeer BR. DiSesa Aruion Street Beatrice Maiie Disesa Robert Marconi Main Street Women’s Christian Tenmprrance Union Gilbert Street

Leader Reelected by Third District Women

Ass. Marguerite O Reynolds was reelected president of the Third District Republican Women's club at a meeting last night. Mrs Grace Richardson spoke on organization. Other officers chosen include Vice president Elizabeth Smith secretary Ima Koerne treasurer Louis Emeneger and a board of governors with Marion Newton Grace Dikeman Maud Carley.

Marguerite O. Reynolds Republican Women's Club Grace Richardson Elizabeth Smith Imma Koerne Louis Emeneger Marion Newton Grace Dikeman Maud Carley

The Letters of Natalie

A reflective, informal letter discusses Natalie Wilcox Putnam and a scandal while praising her honesty and humor. The author laments prejudice, describes daily life in Stratford, and shares memories of music in a main store, a tale of bread making, and a visit to Frisella Tea Room for comfort waffles and pumpkin pie.

Nous Wilcox Putnam Travford Launis Sears Eerth Bierres Jean Pierre Murrey and Bayers Browe White Rose Stratford

Burnt Greens Dance At St Pauls Episcopal Church

An An evening dance at St Pauls Episcopal Parish house to celebrate burning Christmand greens. Held under Rector's Aid society auspices with games for non dancers. Proceeds go to church flooring fund. Committees include Decorations and dancing floor groups with listed names.

St. Paul's Episcopal Church Rector's Aid Society Fotow Howard Sweet Harry Crabtree Percy Harrison Warren Blatz Milden Isbell Frederick St John McCabe William Kost Frea Bachant Warren Hatt Kart Stetzer al Howard Ayre Somes Smale Thomas Watmough Foueph Meeks Breul Harry Morrison

Graduation numbers and senior features for BH S

The Pen will publish the January 20 graduation figures and show February graduate pictures. Senior pages include Pig Tail costume photos and organization portraits. Announcements include class characteristics winners and required make up exams for seniors needing points by January 15.

Educational talk at First Presbyterian Women’s League

Walter Q addresses the Women’s League of the First Presbyterian Church in church parlors this afternoon at 12 80 o clock. The talk covers educational work among foreign speaking people. Mrs J McLaren Richardson leads a reading and Mrs T A Thornbury handles the devotional period.

L &, Watter M C. A Women’s League First Presbyterian Church Walters J McLaren Richardson T. A Thornbury

Madison P T A Meet Tomorrow in School Hall

The Madison school Parent-Teacher Association will hold its regular monthly meeting tomorrow afternoon at 4 in the school assembly hall. Hostesses include Chairman Mrs W J Nichols and assistants Mrs John Young Mrs A Hen Mrs F B Gillett and Mrs A Grestel. Miss Jane Anderson and teachers organized a program by the children with the school orchestra performing several selections.

Madison School Parent-Teachers Association W J Nichols John Young FB. C. Gillett A. Grestel Jane Anderson Chhildren

Hogan Re-elected as Holy Name President

Alderman William F.E. Hogan was re elected president of St Patrick s Holy Name society at a church meeting Tuesday evening. Leo Roxenthal was chosen vice president and Clifford Serger as secretary. Plans for fundraising events for the church were discussed and a committee was appointed to arrange the affair.

William FE. Hogan St. Patrick’s Troly Name Society Leo Roxenthal Clifford Serger

Births and marriages listed for local residents

Vital statistics announce births including Sander and Faraga Tozzay at 181 Howard avenue a son born Jan 7 Louig and Esther Krant at 4 Wind Sor Street a daughter born Jan 4 etc. Marriages noted: James R Leonard age 29 at 620 No The Washington Avenue with May Dengee age 17 at 327 Ogden Street. Arthur I Bellmar 30 at 75 Howard Avenue with Theodora Schmidt 21 at 709 Howard Avenue. Leon M Bellows 31 at 1785 North Avenue with Anna L Fox 25 at 402 Shelton Street. Stanney Krawleewski 45 at 669 Lafayette Street with Josephine Ki at 269 State Street. Michael Hodovanes 24 at 279 Wilt Avenue with Anne Svatt 21 at Fairfield.

Sander Faraga Tozzay Howard Avenue Louig Esther Krant Windsor Steet Jan Julius Dora Femine Orchard Etreet Whtarwood Hthel Lyeictt Fairfield Viank Anna Zehala Haullett Street Finest Jessie Winterburn Tatfield Jay Frank Charles Street Mary Ponzetti Madison Avenue Arthur I. Bellmar Hi&ward Theodora Schmidt Leon M. Bellows North Avenue Anna L Fox Shelton Street Btanney Krawleewski Tafayette Pet Josephine Ki Btate Street Michael Hodovanes Anne Svatt

Behrens Seeks to Curb Generosity by Council Members

Mayor William Behren (Behren) disclosed a report that aldermanic dinners included half-hali dancers and a city payment of 200 for dancers plus 250 for officials attending the Leonard-Tonde fight in New York. Democratic aldermen denied such dinners, saying the only hula dinner was private. Steps will be taken to prevent repeats in the coming year.

F William Behrena New York

Credit President With Success Of Woman's Guild

Through the efforts of Mrs Goulding president of the Women's Guild of St Luke's Episcopal Church the society closes the most successful year in its history. The first meeting of the new year will be held this afternoon at 2 30 clock and officers will be elected on January 17. Under her leadership and with members' cooperation the Guild installed new pews recently dedicated last Sunday.

Lud (Goulding St Luke's Episcopal Church Vita Goulding Guild Aln

Jolly Eight Club Hosts Meeting at Mrs Endicott Home

Aus Endicott hosted the Jolly Eight club at her home on 157 Trough Avenue with piano selections by Mrs M Bick and Miss M Bick. Attendees included Mrs A Endicott, Mrs J Southard, Mrs K Stafford, Mrs Peterson, Mrs Maryles, Mrs A Fulton, Mrs M Bik, Miss M Bak, and Mrs A L Moan. The next meeting will be at Mrs A Fulton's home on bi dames street.

Aus A Hnateott Joss Baghy Club Trough Avenue M. Bick Mua A Enleoltt J Southard K. Stafford Mais Peterson Maryles A. Fulton M. Bik M Bak AL Moan Bi Dames Street

Nervous and Run-Down Mothers Praise Vegetable Compound

Indiana woman Anna Swift says Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound improved her nervous run-down state while nursing her baby. She reports better energy after the second bottle and offers to advise others on taking it. The ad claims the remedy helps with female ailments and back pains and is sold by druggists nationwide.

Indianapolis Indiana Lydia E. Pinkham Anna Swift W. Norwood Jt Lydia B. Pinkham

Unusual Woolen Fabrics Put On Short Live Sale

Unusually low prices on woolen fabrics are offered for a limited time as a special sale event. Materials include sport checks 54 inches wide previously 2.50 now 1.98 for frocks skirts and suits. Wool crepe versatile crepe in colors 36 and 45 inches wide priced 1.19 to 1.49. French serge navy 4 inches wide priced at four dollars per inch.

Also Mentioned on This Page

M. J. Fnllen Cannon Street Women’s Missionary Society of the West Ng Mes B. F Nauss Howard Wenur George A. MacKenze West Avenue January George A. Mackenzie Newfield Parent-Teacher Association Natalie Zimbalist Palace Theatre Victor Products Victor Victrola ST. Paul's Walter TQ Behrens Woman's Guild Jolly Eight Club Betty Foley Bellew State ST. Barnum Che McCall Beautiful Pictures Nutting and Sawyer New England Ausable Chasm Mt. Washington Sace Lodge Lake Champlain Rangeley Lakes Dixville Notch Ammonoosuc Burn Jones Ironsides Convent of Capuchin Thira Christmas Club Post and Telegram Ryan Waist Shop Knic Ryan Waist Shop, Inc Main ST Compton Evangelistic Campaign Lucius B. Compton Mountaineer Berean Memorial Church Stratford Avenue Laurel and Dark Aveaos
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