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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1923

Page

15

Holy Communion Observances By Holy Name Societies

Members of two Holy Name societies will receive Holy Communion in their churches Sunday morning. At St Patrick’s North Arena the group attends 7:30 mass and a parish women’s breakfast follows in the parlors. Rev Charles Me Losey and Patrick B O Sullivan will address the attendees. The St Augustine’s society will commune at its church service. A January 18 meeting under Rev Joseph A Ganley will elect officers and plan year activities including entertainments and socials. A committee including Brown Conway Kehy Dal Jey Supple Fayette Lalley Coyne and Coughlin will arrange dates and details. The body will meet next Monday night to finalize actions.

Holy Name St. Patrick’s Church North Arena Charles Me “Losey Patrick B. O'Sullivan Derby Messrs Brown Conway Kehy Dal Jey Supple Fayette Lalley Coyne Coughlin

Miss Fredia Koger Given Party by Club

Miss Iredia Koger of GH Park Avenue was given two surprise parties last night by members of the XII club. Games and dancing were enjoyed and piano selections were by Miss Edith Anderson and Miss Susan Jostron. Luncheon was served at midnight. Attendees included Miss Anna Jindnieus, Miss Edith Anderson, Miss Dorothy Quick, Miss Susan Edstrom, Miss Rose Scippa, and Miss Fredia Koger.

Iredia Koger Parkervace R, XII Club Edith Anderson Aliss Susan Jostron Anna Jindnieus Dorothy Quick Susan Edstrom Rose Scippa Redia -Roger

Annual Election Held by Women of Council Here

The Bridgeport Council of Catholic women met at the Community house on Washington avenue for its annual election and officers’ reports. Mrs. Simon Crechtin was reelected president. Mrs. John Lavey vice president. Miss Loretta Morrissey recording secretary. Miss Catherine M. McElroy financial secretary. Miss Nellie Dunn treasurer, with Mrs. M. Ed. Flanagan resigning as treasurer to serve as county chairman. New executive members include Miss Mary O’Toole, Miss Mary Brown, and Mrs. Flanagan. Plans were discussed to cooperate with Community Chest Drive and the Bika bazaar in return for Christmas dinners for the needy. Miss Bernadette Phelan and Mrs. Catherine Flanagan, recently back from Ireland, shared experiences of their trip.

Bridgeport Council of Catholic Women Washington Avenue Simon Crechtin John #. Lavey Loretta’ Morrissey Catherine M. MccElroy Nellie Dunn M. Ed. Flanagan Mary O'Toole Mary Brown Flanagan Burnadette Phelan Catherine Flanagan

Engineers Club Committee to Meet Monday

A five member nominating committee named by the Boards of Governors will present candidates for eyecon at the annual meeting to be held February in Hotel Stratfield. The first committee meeting is scheduled for Monday night and includes William S. Hewlett Samuel Dodge Malcolm Baxter Sydney Fisher and Edward B R Caldwell Jr. New members voted in at the last meeting are Wred Beckwith James H Chasmar George Gal Kames H P Keavenworth Fred D Mills and MB Wer shaw. The club will send a representative to the ASME meeting Thursday after accepting the invitation from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.

Engineers’ Club Hotel Stratfield William S. Hewlett Samuel Dodge Malcalm Baxter Sydney Fisher Edward BR. Caldwell Board of Governors Wred Beckwith James H. Chasmar George .Ai. Kames H. P. Keavenworth Fred D. Mills MB. Wershaw American Society of Mechanical Engineer

Classes Resume at Catholic Community House with New Art Course

The Catholic Community house begins a new series of classes with larger enrollment than last term. Baked basketry, millinery, dressmaking, typewriting, and shorthand were offered before and will resume, plus an art class led by Miss Marjorie Mastroni of Brooklawn Avenue. Mastroni, a City Normal school 1929 graduate, previously taught hand work and applied art at Vacation Bible schools and now serves as secretary of the Bridgeport Art Club.

Catholic Community House Marjorie Mastroni Brooklawn Avenue

Public Defender 18 Speaker at Club Luncheon

Public Defender Robert G. De Forest was the guest speaker at yesterday's Exchange Club luncheon in Stratfield. Judge Frank L. Wilder introduced him and De Forest praised Connecticut judges as absolutely fair and unbiased, stating a citizen should uphold the bench and courts regardless of appearances.

Robert G. DeForest Exchange Club Stratfield Frank L. Wilder de Forest Connecticut

Fire destroys bed in Fairfield home

Fairfield, Jan. 12. Fire, believed started by a carelessly thrown watch, destroyed a bed at the home of Herbert Smith on Old Field Road shortly after 6 o'clock. Firemen from No. 1 headquarters extinguished the blaze with only slight damage reported.

Girfield Herbert Smith Old Field Road No. 1 Headquarters

Milford Hosts Early Meeting for University Club Formation

An enthusiastic Milford High School gathering formed a movement to establish a college or university club. A five person committee led by Dr. S T. Stanley will list eligible members, with qualifications including one year of resident study or applicable prior teaching experience. Chile C. Calhoun of Bridgeport described the club’s aims, a subsequent meeting will set final arrangements and elect officers after eligibility is finalized.

Milford Milford High School S T. Stanley Chile C. Calhoun Aonb Bridgeport Buchan

Planning 10 to Hold Another Benefit Dance

Edward Kahn, chairman of the dance committee, announces a school dance after class from 4 to 11 o clock. The committee is finalizing details and plans several surprises. Proceeds will support further events at the high school.

Edward, Kahn Eoening

Little girl's frock pattern offers grown style details

Pattern No. 1626 creates a smart taming frock with square sleeves and matching bloomers for girls aged 4 to 17. Materials vary from serge to gingham with a 3 1/2 yard requirement for size 8. Cost and mail order instructions included with delivery via Pattern Department Bridgeport Telegram.

Bridgeport Telegram Barnum 6100

Milford High hears Public Utilities chief engineer Rudd

E Irving Rudd chief engineer of the Public Utilities Commission spoke to Milford High School students at the regular assembly in the auditorium this morning. He described the Commission work on state transportation and outlined policies to safeguard Connecticut residents who patronize public utilities.

Milford Jan E. Irving Rudd The Public Utilities Commission Milford High School Rudd Commission Connecticut

Local social notes cover dinners births and meetings

The article lists events and people: the Author's club held its 29th annual dinner at Mrs. Frederick Rhodes's Brooklawn Park home with eighteen guests. Mrs. B A MacLellan Mrs. B M Jones and Mrs. C F Walker among the first-year members. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur F. Taylor announce the marriage of daughter Iva Vib ola to Frank J. Reed at United Church yesterday. J J Forte of 936 Madison Ave on 30 day furlough from CocoSolo Panama. Mrs. J E Watson, president of West Haven PTA, to speak at federation meeting Monday night at the Business and Professional Women's club. A clam chowder party by Arion Club at Arion Hall. Miss H B Hawley, local teacher, dies at 454 Seaview Ave. Mrs. Charles F. Geer hurt on icy sidewalk near Middle and Congress. under physician care. Mr. and Mrs. John P. Fitzpatrick announce birth of a son at St Vincent’s Hospital. Mrs. Fitznatelli formerly Miss Anna J. Smith. Professor Willow Von Phepa returns from Miami to resume Yale duties with lectures statewide. Golden Hill W C A branch open service at 4 pm led by Mrs. William J. Boardman. Marguerite Richards to lead. Classes in dressmaking and other crafts at YWCA. Registration open. Bridgeport College Club rummage sale at 1428 Stratford Ave to fund scholarship. sale run by Mrs. A H Bullard Miss Marjorie Smith Mrs. W F Breul Miss Ruth Nickerson. Major members of the Business and Professional Woman's Club plan a dance and refreshments tonight in the Liberty Building.

Frederick Rhodes Brooklawn Park B. A. MacLellan B. M. Jones C. F. Walker Arthur F. Taylor Summit Street Iva Vibola Frank J. Reed United Church J. J. Forte Madison Avenue U. 5 Coco Salo Panama

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