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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1927

Page

15

Harding High Graduation Chooses Favorite Stars

The Harding High graduating class selects top honors in many categories. Brown is named best girl and Monahan tops the boys while other seniors are recognized for leadership, academics, and school spirit.

Sylvia Brown Edward Breen Ciisa Syieia Brown Howard Bos Harding Tay Chass Pretters Dreyer Wicert Sotorak Cr. Terese al Bho Chava Youngs Saarit Brees Mont Colingiate Nivalus Bathbev Chis Tris Icold Ticiard Sekerak Tompkins Bohert Lan Bakos Nicholas Babber Casa Firt Tose Adamechak Frank Kalatig Harel Waldman Velia Dreyer George Anthors Moat Ats Calla Dreyer Ginwnd Moat Poilts Marion Green Ea Nolsest Teese Adan Hak Vrank Ralafus Moat Promet Voerler Haein Russel

June Weddings Highlight Darien Calendar

A late spring trend shows June as the peak month for marriages in Darien. Records indicate four unions performed locally this year with September brides also noted, reflecting a busy nuptial season in the community.

Legion Auxiliary Head Installed as President at Legion Event

Catherine McGurty auxiliary president installation occurred at the American Legion event last week. Jay A. Smith was installed as commander of the Harry W. Congdon post the same night. More than 200 people attended with state and county commanders present. Past Commander W. Parker Seeley installed the new officers.

Catherine McGurty American Legion Jay A. Smith Harry W. Congdon Legion W. Parker Seeley

Miss Larmour To Address Mothers

Miss Larmour speaks at a Mothers meeting in Seuta whare on Morte Avenue. She outlines welfare work by the charitable society and the funds raised for winter assistance. Mrs William Cannin is in charge of the social room and refreshments.

Miss Larmour Mathers Seuta Lemar el Wiliam Cannin Womerysommattee Punter Republic Republic Mits Bundav Guetrion Torothy Wheeler Vltrist Joseph Aemrenn Mise Tatella Khim Loms Girard Pia Dbs Lieree Abeshes Beardslay Counamitte Wirdldley Wow Association Ag Barnum Avenue Center Sarah Carrell Prevalence Visiting Nurse Association Caroll Nedwest Fresa Ale School Providence Hav England J. TH. Mullatuon Lidy Pairfield Avenue Callfornia Mioe Blorida Clinton Runum Secky HH. H. DeLoss Park Place California W. C. Bryant Doris Bryant Park Avenue Hevey Hubbell Wenry Goddard Leach New York New York State League of Women Voters Fairfield County Brooklawn Country Club Leach Forum Amelia Garafalo Southport Julia DeMattia Thore Mise DeMattia Mary Josephine DeMattia Anna Matis Jo Sephine Rose Louise Rose Mery Zecobra Theresa Margaret Amelia Garafalo Katherine Giata Edward Gilbertie el Garafalo Salvatore Garafalo Florence and Ethel Drakes Westport

Outsiders Invited to Travel with Teachers

A garbled 1920s style notice invites outsiders to accompany teachers on a trip. It mentions directors and a Seattle testing context, with references to Nas or caged surveys, primacy for teachers, and a welcoming tone. The exact names and places are unclear due to OCR errors, but the item presents travel participation for educators and external guests.

Vetere Ter von Acaui Nownelind Stam Salpeter John Connerstieut Nas Seattle

State Department Aids 734 Widows and Children in 1928

Hartford dispatch notes six months to December 1926 showing the Department of State Agencies and Institutions collected 494,760.45 for hospital maintenance and other support by the agent Raymond Fo Gates. Additional commitments totaled 1,594. During the period 3 widows and 2,198 children received assistance, totaling 2,932 persons helped, an increase of 96 over 1928. Total aid and extended support reached 220,120.79 with towns and counties reimbursing 2.36 of the amount. weekly per capita aid averaged 11.24.

Hartford Aap Department of State Raymond Fo Gates

Stamford Mayor Creates New Bureau in Police Department

Stamford Jan. 11 Special. Mayor Alian Phillips Jr. issues order forming the Bureau of Complaints in Stamford Police. Detective Sergeant Michael Greanty will head the bureau with Patrolman John Nolan as assistant. The bureau handles complaints and information requests, aiming to streamline contact with the public. Hours are 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Stamford Alian Phillips Jr Bureau of Complaints Stamford Police Department Michael Greanty John Nolan Cing Hs Hure Vn Police Department

Vital statistics Tirths and marriages listed in city records

A fragmented list records births and marriages with names and dates. Entries mention Ralph and Mary Kormoreski on Johnson Street January 5, various couples on streets such as Reli y, Church, Green, and Garden Terrace with birth dates from January 1 to January 11, and a marriage listing for Charles Wo Linte and Anne Waleki at 183 Church Street.

Ralph and Mary Kormoreski Johnson Street Jowsph Apohniy Rely Street Whurshter Fanuary Frank Lucy Ont Helens Szyttorski Avs Chareh Street Dane Mary Mary Creter Tornew Terrace Thou Ann Paddock Shares John Rose Palmer Green Street Kuwaid Dorothy Wert Thom Isenite Joseph and Frances Gabriel Alinson Wehard Cargine Caldwell Rowsley Street Rose Baralbu Arte Street Charles Emma Osterberg Garden Terrace Melvin Madeline Orr Wayne Strat Charles Wo Linte Chatonyavenus Anne Waleki Nipetees Church Street

Church Society Elects Officers At Annual Session

Mrs Lilian Brinkerhoff elected president of Calvary Episcopal Church Society at annual meeting. Dorothy Einkerhoft as vice chairwoman Mildred Dreher secretary Minerva Dunwng assistant secretary Virginia Mackey treasurer Edith Notting. Members include Mildred Renz and others. committees list numerous local names and roles for hospitality, programs, missions, glee club, and entertainment. Brinkerhoff to host branch gathering at 434 Gordon Street on Thursday with assistance from Esther Dowden and others.

Lilian Brinkerhoff Ris Priendio Soc Y Calvary Episcopal Charey Dorothy Einkerhoft Miey Mildred Dreher Minerva Dunwng Tia Virginian Mackey Edith Notting Lulan Treln- Icerhote Wildred Drever J D. Kiinkerheir Mildred Renz Miss Annmith Berthen Alderson Miry Lucy Mrulland Misses Wingune Macky Echolvyman Marie Fbagdy Emma Puestel Louise Wheeler Florence Ambason Ann Smith Lil- Man Cray Rul Coulson Mildred Drebes W. Tay Louise Kraechele Charlotte Nolting Mary Kucehele Gene Alison Vleanor Hay Minerva Dayton William Mackey Eleanor Hay Arbhetta Berg Helen Wheeler Mabel Vreeland Glee Club Dorothy Tivinkerhoff Virginia Mackey Brinkerhoff Gordon Street Esther Dowden An Smith Louise Mary Knechele

Christian Union societies heard at West Wind church

The Rev Caries Simpson head of the Bridgebort Christ in Union spoke at the West Wind Congregational church monthly meeting. He highlighted the Union’s origins and noted former pastor Rev Washington Irving Maurer now Beloit College president as a founder. Tea followed. hostesses served as meetings continue with joint talks through winter.

Caries Simpson Bridgebort Christ In Union West Wind Congregational Church Simpson Bhy Washington Trving Maurer Beloit College Aly Lala Hornberger Mavi Wallace Wright Leanne Mid Richmond Sherwood Ladies Aid Society

Preacher Plans Bible Conferences at WVirst Presbyterian

Dr. Alexander Alison Jr begins a new series of Bible conferences at the WVirst Presbyterian church tonight through Wednesday at 7 45. Topics cover The Christian Life in modern society and include Prayer Missions Stewardship The Christian in the Home The Christian in the Church The Christian in the Community The Christian Hope and related topics. The conferences aim for open discussion within the International Sunday School movement context.

Alexander Alison, Jr Wvirst Presbyterian Church Ste Ny

Man shoots train conductor on elevated line

Jan 12 AP report from New Work says John Healy a 39 year old conductor on the Thint Avenue Elevated was shot and killed by an unidentified passenger who escaped after pulling the emergency stop car as the train left Chatham Square station The assailant shouted to stop and fired twice piercing Healy’s heart The killer fled down steps toward the street as police sought the suspect from passenger descriptions

John Healy Thint Avenue Chatham Square Station Mealy

Mrs Harry O King Hosts Brooklawn Park Bridge Party

Mrs Harry O King opens her Brooklawn park home for an informal bridge party next Monday afternoon. Proceeds will benefit St George's church as part of a parish fundraiser series organized by parish members.

Harry O | King Brooklawn Park St George’s Church

Re elected Bridgeport Visiting Nurse Association Officers

Evan Lee and Mrs Elmer Havens were re elected president and officers of the Bridgeport Visiting Nurse Association at a meeting held yesterday at Mrs David Day’s home. New officers include recording secretary William J Grippin, with several vice presidents and a treasurer. a large attendance from eight communities attended despite poor weather.

Evan Lee Elmer W. Havens Bridgeport Visiting Nurse Association Thas David Day Cirton Avenue Roy l Ofliers Atrs William J. Grippin Clark Sanford Stoddars Bvard Frederick Strang T. A. Lambert Charles Fo T Lowls Charles W. Kitver Startford State Board of Fireaith Beat Frank New Haven Visiting Nurse Association Elmer H. Havens Camine Vaor

Universal League events and club notes in Fairfield area

A roundup of various meetings and social events across Fairfield county including league presidents gathering, a Congregational supper at West End church, a Ritz fundraising event for St. Vincent's hospital nurses, and numerous local club activities. Also listed are plans for Chestnut Hill Mothers' club telephone installation, a reception, a bridal shower, a Republican auxiliary card party, and community club meetings with speakers and elections.

St. Vincent's Hospital Ritz Mary Rochford Misa Elizabeth Cateman Marjorie Smith Marie Phillips Anna Gavigan Misa Therean O'Brien Sadie Walker Josephine King

Aimee Semple McPherson Sets Nationwide Lecture Tour

Aimee Semple McPherson leaves Los Angeles for a Denver bound train on a nationwide lecture tour. Reports say she is in a somber mood after yesterday’s dismissal of criminal conspiracy charges pending for months. She appears on the rear platform with supporters singing hymns and plans to visit New York and Boston along the route, speaking in major and smaller cities.

Ls Angeles Aimee Semple New York Boston

Red Cross aids fire victims in Manila Philippines

Reports on the Tondo district fire were corrected by police, showing 266 houses burned and 250,900 pesos in damage. The Red Cross provided tents and meals to about 1,000 affected residents, as Governor General Wood ordered further aid to the victims.

Manila Tondo Tadas Red Cross Wood

Rheumatism Advice Warns Against Sweets and Cold

A historical health note cites two authorities linking rheumatism to body waste and acids from fermentation. It urges warmth, dry feet, hydration, and avoiding sweets. recommends taking four ounces of rad salts in water each morning to neutralize acidity and aid kidneys, claiming Jad Salts from grape and lemon acids plus lithia provides relief.

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