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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1924

Page

13

Mountaineer Evangelist Defends Faith of Fathers

Rev Lucius Bo Compton will conduct afternoon and evening services at Berean Memorial on Last May Street with an object lesson for children by Uncle Charlie Donte. Compton, born in the Blur Rida mountains of North Carolina, began preaching at age three and has spent 27 years evangelizing in the United States, Europe, and Asia. He defended fundamentalism, stating Christianity is the faith of forefathers and rejects the atonement as a dogma of false cults.

Mountaineer Lucius Bo Compton Berean Memorial Church Last May Street Uncle Charlie" Donte Mr. Compton Rey Mel Compton Legel Blur Rida Noth Carul Ay Tnlon Europe Asia Mr Compton Christ

Couple to Celebrate Silver Anniversary in St Joseph Church

A couple marked their silver anniversary with a celebration at St Joseph Church. Attendants included Mrs Dommasht and their daughter Mis Weanda, with family members from Stamford, Masry, Philadelphia, and local friends. Paige, the 90 year old mother, observed the event alongside Yroski and Rayaumil family relatives.

Moon Montini Grove St. Joseph Indez Stamford Masry le Visa Irons Xliss Kelra Dome Yroski Rayaumil Philadelphia Alra Paige Wall

Holy Name Society Elects Officers At Communion

The Holy Name Society of St Joseph's Church held a 2:30 pm Sunday communion for 200 members. They elected officers for the coming year: John H Harter president, John Schwing vice president, Frank Kunkel recording secretary, Fred Maester financial secretary, Gustave Metzger treasurer.

Date Name Society of St Joseph's John H Harter Joh Schwing Frank Kunkel Fred Maester Gustave Metzgur

Hungarian Church Play Delights With Costumes and Dance

The Christmas play by St Stephen's children features Misses Helton prags and Lailian Geru with bright costumes and dancing. Rev Stephen E Cherniazky wrote the play. Rudolph Horvath composed the music. Tov Stephen Titelian represented the Hungarian National Society. Main parts include Miss Mary Legyen, Elin Duseev, Pearl Tamas, and others. The Dock Street Market House history in Philadelphia links to William Penn, once part of his common ground plan for a harbor.

Helton Prags Lailian Geru Childen St Stephen's At Lwer Stephen E Cherniazky Pars Ly Rudolph Horvath Tov Stephen Titelian Huns Suprin National Society Sliss Mary Legyen Elin Duseev Ola Dock Street Philadelpha William Penn Penn Stephen F. Cherniteky D. Diteljan Hungarian National Society Rudolph Horvath

Fepsodent Promises Tooth Film Removal and Whitening

A promotional message touts a toothpaste named Fepsodent as a solution to dental film buildup. It claims film causes decay and pyorrhea, offers two film fighting methods, and credits a new toothpaste with cleaning, whitening, and saliva alkalinity benefits. It invites readers to send in a coupon for a 10-Day Tabs.

Four Committees to Meet During Week

Four committees are scheduled to meet at City Hall during the week. The Finance Committee meets Monday evening to discuss consolidating city department payments. The Claims Committee convenes Thursday at 2 o clock in the council chamber. Friday the Fire Committee inspects petitions for new installations and pumps at 3 o clock. A public hearing precedes Friday night’s Ordinance Committee meeting on a proposed five member Caning Commission and a five member Board of Adjustment.

Ealdermainic Claims Ayerclock Cpmncl Board of Adjustment

Naturalization Court Tests Petitioners For Citizenship

Hearings in the naturalization court will test petitioners seeking second citizenship. Under new rules, petitioners must appear personally before the examiner before filing final papers.

Naturalization Court Aten Secoml

Driver Thrown Off Wagon Injures James Robert Son

A man named James Robert Son of Frank Street was thrown from a wagon yesterday morning and sustained a deep laceration above the temple. He received no treatment at the scene but was taken to St Vincent's Hospital for observation.

James Robertson Frank Street St Vincent's Hospital

Amusements notes on outdoor set changes for Black One

A long passage recalls filming adjustments at the Ogden home for a play, with trees moved and leaves added to fit winter scenes. It mentions shrubs fronting houses, costly arrangements, and the impact on the production crew as they adapt to foliage and scenery requirements.

Ogden Lloyd

Combined Classes of Girls Stage Gym Exhibition

The first exhibition of combined gymnasium classes from Hall Home Settlement by Trade school girls Afternoon and Evening clubs was held on Majin Street last night with many parents present. Miss Marguerite Twohy instructed. Delia Melvin led singing games for under nine. Several dance numbers appeared including Dutch, Swedish, Irish, and Norwegian pieces with multiple performers, plus various gym and relay routines.

Hall Home Majin Street Marguerite Twohy Delia Melvin John Haring Mary Surel Maa Nelle Maiin Mary Plokisia Grace Nordaby Nellie Spellino Isabel Parrott Pauline Pavone Annie Agria Tnian Club Flas Wands

Anniversary program marks W C T U event across nation

The fourth anniversary of the Eighteenth Amendment is observed tomorrow by Women's Christian Temperance Union members at Gilbert street headquarters with an 11 am start. A prayer service opens, followed by a basket lunch at 12:30, and 1:45 pm remarks by President Mrs. D W Marshall. Treated speakers include Trev Charles C. Marshall, Rev. Irving H. Smith, Rev. Russell C. Carleton, and Miner Harwood. Closing prayers end the day with song and devotion.

Women's Christian Temperance Union Gilbert Street United States R. W. Lampton D. W. Marshall C . Joyce Trey Charles C. Marshall Irving II Smith Grace M. E C. EB. Emory Anna Sanford

Yale Man to Speak at Rotary Meeting Today

George W. Judson of Yale University will address the Rotary club at the Stratfield hotel at noon on “America in China.” Ben Adams of Bridgeport will speak at the Ad club luncheon at the same venue and time.

YALE Rotary America China George W. Judson Yale University Rotary Club Stratfield Hotel Ben Adams Bridgeport United Advertising Corporation Ad Club

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