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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1923

Page

11

Elaborate Decorations Planned For Mid Winter Prom

The Glass Wright hosts its first midwinter prom in the high school gym Friday night. Social chair Jeanny Houghton leads a committee planning a winter scene with greens, artificial snow, hidden orchestra, and snow pall decorations. Class banner in blue and gold will hang beside an illuminated sign. The event runs from eight to midnight as a semi formal affair with a miniature snowstorm planned during later dances.

Glass Wight Symnasium Hisn School Jeanny Houghton Jeanne Houghton Beatrice Boerum Mark Fagan Gargrude Brent Natalie Coach Virginia Richardson Kenneth Ryan John Vanger Burt Watkins Irving Reich

Pauline Frederick Wins Point in Suit

Norwich Jan 28 Tudee Allyn JL Brown in superior court denied motions for non suit and to direct a verdict in Pauline Frederick's challenge to her father Richard O Libby's will. Evidence concluded and arguments to be made tomorrow morning. Contest based on alleged mental incapacity from diabetes and hardening of the arteries.

Norwich Tudee Allyn JL. Brown Pauline Frederick Richard O. Libby

Service Club Opens Drive For Members

Fairfield residents receive letters inviting them to join the Comrades of Service club. The note states the society is small and seeks growth and includes a meeting at Mrs. R. Randall's Post Road home Thursday night with regular business and refreshments.

Farreield Comrades of Service Club Wairfield Bunda Club

Roads in Fairfield in Fine Condition After Storms

Fairfield January report notes roads remain in excellent condition despite heavy rains and snow, with a thick ice coat from Flint's Corner to the Center. State plows kept Post Road clear, easing travel for automobilists after the storms.

Paafield Fairfield Flint’s Corner

Fairfield Neglect Case To Be Heard

Fairfield January 23 Special The case of Lintisa Miro of Fairfield Wounds arrested earlier on neglect of farm stock is expected for hearing Thursday morning after roads from home to Town Hall were impassable due to heavy snows. Advertisement.

Jpairfield Lintisa Miro Fairfield Wounds

Funeral for Comstock Draws Wide Attendance

A large crowd gathered yesterday at 2 30 PM at 289 Park Avenue for the funeral of George Comstock president and treasurer of the Comstock Willett Co. Rev William H Day of United Congregational Church conducted services. Trustees of People's Savings Bank attended, and Comstock Willett on Water street closed at noon in his honor. Honorary bearers included Clearse AM Baldwin Charles Cone field Jedward Willett L Curtis Waldo C Bryant and Harvey Hubbell. Burial was in Mountain Grove cemetery.

Ices Tor Georer Comstock Comstock-Wilett Co Park Avenue William H. Day United Congon Church People's Savings Bank Comstock-Willett Water Street Perth Clearse AM Baldwin, Charles & Conefield Jedward & Willett L. &. Curtis Waldo C. Bryant Harvey Hubbell Mountain Grove Cemetery

Waterbury Coasting Victim Dies From Injuries

Waterbury resident Jan Babcock aged 15 died after a coasting accident on Grandview Avenue Saturday afternoon. She succumbed to injuries at Waterbury hospital. The crash involved AWalthy Eusset Jr and Morton Leonar, both residents of Delaware, driving a vehicle owned by Bunker Hill Transportation Company, Joseph McCarthy owner. The incident is the citys only fatal coasting accident this winter.

Waterbury Jan Babcock Revere Grandview Avenue Ripper Awalthy Aeusset Jr Morton Leonar Delaware Mabine Services Bunker Hill Transportation Company Joseph McCarthy Acs Orem

Yale Law Students Offered $1000 Prize

Ambrose Cherini has presented a fund of 7000 dollars to Yale University to award a 1000 dollar prize to the student of international law who writes the best paper on Yale sit lect. The donor, a former vice consul for Russia, is a Yale alumnus.

Annie Crosby remembered in Bridgeport mission work

The Bridgeport Christian Union honors Annie Crosby, famed hymn writer, noting her lifelong blindness and her deep influence on rescuing the fallen. Her portrait hangs in the Union chapel with a verse inspired by her charity, and a Crosby memorials exist at the mission home. The Union remains open, supported by the Community Chest, carrying on Crosby’s legacy of restoration.

Annie Crosby Mountain Grove Jesus Bridgeport South Main Street Risaion Charles W. Stripser Breisenert Chiattini Union Stannic Crosby Fannie Crosby Simpson Fmen Levery Bridgeport Christian [Union Ranhia Crosby Ber Mannie Crosby Cincstinn Union Union Tnission Abwiys Commanity Chest Tules Christian Union Ikisr

United Church Women Assist At Luncheon

United Church women gathered for a luncheon with many attendees listed by name and affiliation. Among the participants were Mrs Craytorad Blight, Mrs Dette, Mrs George Bridwitt, Miss Lilian Sherman Coles, Mrs Wishaw, Mrs Abalgrnves, Miss Nori Te Tres, and others, showing a community effort.

United Church Women United Ehave Ateatfield Woodley Chapala Cut Craytorad Thavbert Mortey Geor Hage Crabtene Wud Ailey Marie Garlieh Laptibettee Wilker Pothier Parlor Hanes

Fire bureau head to address Stratford meeting

Head of the Fire Prevention bureau of Bridgeport Tire department will address St James council Knights of Columbus at the Post Office Hill Tan meeting. District Deputy Hough J tuvery of Bridgeport will present the charter to Stratford. Professor R I Lund of the State Board of Education will lecture on agricultural education at Housatonic Grange No 79 Stratford Center Saturday evening Jan 27. Lecture is open to the public.

Stratford Gue Bridgeport Tire Department St. James’ Council Knights of Columbus Post Office Hill St. James Council Strafford Hough J. Tuvery Bridgeport Grange R. I Lund State Board of Education Housatonic

Animal Rescue League Branch Meeting Called

A special meeting will decide if the Lingeport Animal Rescue League remains as is or disbands to work under the Connecticut Humane Society. The meeting is Monday night at the office of FTL Downs, 1707 Nobie Avenue, and the public is invited.

Lingeport Anil Rescue League Connecticut Humane Society FTL Downs Nobie Avenue Yubtie

Smart Silk Frock Designs For Early Spring Wear

A fashion item describes a smart serge or crepe de Chine frock sized 44 to 60 inel, with tailored fit and flare, pleats and two slashing pocket details. The pattern includes narrow cuffs and a tailored silhouette, with pattern instructions and ordering details provided.

Brock

Obituary notices from Ansonia and area

The funeral services were held for Joseph Martin and Mary Lamson, with high mass and burial in local cemeteries in Ansonia. Other obituaries include Captain John Prout, Leonard J. Booth, Jennie Brunner, Catherine Em Callahan, Anna Carlson, and Michael Mead. Memorials note church services, deacons, and local burial plots at St. Michael's, Mountain Grove, Nichols, Lakeview, and Park cemeteries.

Mary A Mary A. Baker Alexander Faken Tinsails Main Street Henry EL. Lieberum Mary V. Baker Paul W. Baker Stevive St. Michael's

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