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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1927

Page

15

Women Emplyes Change Positions in City Departments

Three women shifted roles in municipal offices. Ethel Henneberry left the laboratory assistant post in Health for a city auditor role. Charlotte White moved from Welfare to telecommunications, filling Henneberry’s vacancy. Minnie Hotchkiss took the Welfare switchboard opening.

Yenteriny Ethel Henneberry Heaith Charlotte White Mise Henneberry Minnie Hotchkiles

Victim’s Brother Reports Hold Up

James Kothee of 426 Lindsey Street was attacked Friday night by three young men who robbed him of $50 after shooting at him. His brother Josep English reported the incident to Detective Durean, noting his brother was left injured.

Josep English Lindsey Street Durean James Kothee St. Ali Rery

Robbery on State Street Near Lafayette Street

A man returning from a boxing event was attacked by three unknown youths on State Street near Lafayette Street. They beat him and stole $50 in cash. The incident was not reported at the time. detectives were informed last night.

State Atrest Lafayette Street

Bridge Commission Meets in Mayor Behrens Office Today

The Yellow Mill bridge commission convenes this afternoon to review funding and plans after a Thursday meeting failed to award a house contract due to lack of funds. The panel may revise construction plans to fit current funds or delay the project until more money is available.

Yellow Mill Bridge Commission Behrens Alow Construction

Bridgeport Tales and Port Rico Dreams on a Crossing Day

A fragmented Bridgeport diary recounts a crossing by river and port city thoughts on pensions, a trust company, and a hoped reunion with Mr Turner. The narrator reflects on shops, fashions, plans for a new home, and lingering anxieties about crossing and fate.

Engagement Announced For Mrs Held Dinner Dance

Social news reports a surprise dinner and dance at Wegton home in honor of Mrs. John Held Jr to celebrate her husband’s birthday. Guests include Marc Connolly Kemper Enison Nicholas Murny and many prominent literary drama and art figures.

John Held, Jr Wegton Art Wieles Marc Connolly Kemper — Enison Nicholas Murny Kcss Burns Wl New York Ghenles Wrenn Wilson Point South Norwalk Wdmam Meade Priner Westport Wilbur Daniel Steele Barry Connors Weston Claiborne Foster Pthe Patyy David M. Slays Ertgeport George H. Lisber Robert Lawson

Jewish Welfare Charity Ball Patron List Featured

The Jewish Welfare Charity Ball at Strate Field lists prominent patrons and couples, including Hermon Abrams, John Arthur, Carl Beck, Carl Bernstein, and many others. The Saturday evening event gathers numerous named supporters and community figures for the fundraiser.

Jewish Welfare Bureau Strate Field Hermon Abrams Ik Amael John. Arthur William Batter Coulis Raumrind Carl Beck Abrahim Bernstein Kenjahin Breslet Yiarry Freedman Milton J. Friedberg Charles Friedman Lawrence Finkelstone Abr Geduldig Fpatul Goldberg I. J. Goldman Anna Gorman Henry Greenstein M. J. Greenstein Nathan Jfirrison Michael Hoffman Norris T.’ Horwitz Jacob Jacob Samuel Jacob Yale Kaplan Klein Charlie Kuranian Samuel G. Kropka Robert MW. Lieberthal Herbert Wf. Loewith Walter Loewith Morris Mortlita Isago Moss Jus Nunsenfeld Mard Oppel Mbps Plotkin Resnick Rome Lewis S Elizabeth Schine Mra William Winter Aston Wittstein

Births and marriages recorded in local vital statistics

Vital statistics list multiple births with names and addresses, noting a daughter born January 6 to Carmelo and Teresa Gennaro and other newborns across various streets. It also records marriages, including William Rosa and Sarah Washburn aged twenty and nineteen, respectively.

Carmelo Teresa Gennaro Truman Street Filipo Louisa Morea Capitol Avenue John Pembroke Street Walter Kathleen Rowland Hadden Street Rudolph Ida Billing Garfield Avenue January Willam Minnie Palsen Lee Avenue Charles Frelda Stenvyl Lenox Avenue Geabatino Filomena Bucchine Lexington Avenue Peter and Carmella DelVecchio Maple Street Kristine Miterko Samuel and Sarah Buckley Read Street Fred and Josephine Trumbull Broad Street Charles and Pasther Goerie Main Street Joan and Fligabeti Tierman Charel Street William Rosa Deacon Street Sarah Washburn Williston Street

Apportionment Board to Meet Tonight

The Apportionment and Taxation Board will convene tonight following yesterday’s announcement. The meeting will address district apportionment and tax adjustments for the municipality, with officials detailing agenda items and possible resolutions.

Ninth District Women’s Club Pinachis Event Held

Card playing and novelties planned for the Ninth District Women’s Club meeting in the club rooms at 2 o’clock. Mrs J Parrott Mrs Beh and Mrs C Dres sler are in charge. Hebrew Sheltering Aid society president Mrs BR Payson will open her home tomorrow evening for a benefit. attendees include Mrs Rabinowitz Mrs U Sehless Lo Bauurind U Chapie Mrs W desem and Mrs L Rimiman. Election of officers for the coming year held at Germania Lodge. Pinocles to continue through the winter following the business meeting a social hour and refreshments. St Vincent’s alumni association will meet tonight at the Nurses’ home Hunting street at 8 PM.

Republican Women’s Club Gregory Shred A. Lester A. J. Norther Edward Hart. Mueie Cornell Women’s Club Connecticut Russell Y. Moore Voorhees Noroton C. F. Craven Norwalk Stanley G. Thomas Stratford William Lt. Hogan Gladys Tali Grace Wright Frances Weller Stratfield Nemblican J, Parrott Beh C Dressler Wrey BR. Payps Arethy Lukes Germania Suat Cers Boot PLC Henry Michel Wils Atrs M. French Pus Jobo Tamme St. Vincent's Alimmie Association Nurses’ Home Hunting Street

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