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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1923
Page
13
Miss Janet Ottley of the Visiting Nurse Association spoke at a public health lecture for pupil nurses of Bridgeport and St Vincent’s hospitals. She traced the VNA’s role since 1850 and emphasized education of the individual and scientific study of daily habits as key to public health progress.
Miss Nellie Doughty received a surprise party at her Wilmot Avenue home for her birthday. Guests enjoyed games and music, with refreshments served, and a silk umbrella awarded. Attending were Miss Pessy Burby, Miss Alice Dee, Miss Marie Daley, Miss Loretta McGinnis, Miss Jennie Pistey, Miss Anna Schepp, Miss Ceil Stas, Messrs William Costetto Cecil Dale Erwin Feyrer Edward Jannis Frank Mooney William Page Walter Trittam John Shredd Jack Ward and Mrs Bh F Doughty.
The Boys' P. M. DP MM Debating team won against the girls' afternoon team in a debate at the high school auditorium yesterday afternoon. The judges ruled the boys upheld the Negative side of the question: that unions are essential to collective bargaining.
The Century Players will present two one act plays at the Mount theater on Park Avenue February 6. My Lady Dreams features Miss Maylih Wallock as The Lady and Miss Edith Kaln as Marie the Maid with a cast including Mrs. William Bennett Aurandt Selma Eckler Ardella Libbey and others. A Pantomime Rehearsal has Timothy Fallon as Jack Deedes Myron Sherwood as Sir Charles Grandison and a larger ensemble led by Miss Touisy Downey Miss Violet Haton-Belgrave Miss Hilda Peterson and more.
Westport Water company rate reductions approved at Thursday night Town meeting will take effect at the next water meter reading. The action, confirmed at the meeting, reflects a local adjustment in charges for residents and businesses served by the system.
The Women s Christian Temperance Union held a victory service yesterday at 239 Gilvert Street Rooma. About 76 attended and heard Rev Charles Declery of First Baptist preach Shall America Go Back. Evangelist Rev B B Bosworth spoke You Victory to Victory with musical selections. The event celebrated passage of the 18th Amendment and luncheon was served.
Miss Dorothy Quaka entertained at a birthday party on Central avenue with Sadie Clark playing piano. Refreshments were served. Women’s club dinner planned on Tuesday night to discuss the competitive group campaign. twelve captains named and plans to be outlined.
Varied talent will take part in a vaudeville show tonight by members of the Business and Professional Woman's club in the Liberty building club rooms. Mrs Tina Hodgkins directed rehearsals. Acts include opening chorus club girls Swedish songs with Judith Warner as soloist and Swedish costumes.
Obituaries from multiple towns report funeral services, burial details, and church ceremonies for John J Broadbin Mary A Baker Julius Wall Hurd Henry W Lyon Frederick C Wilder Ruth M Dietman Cornelia M Smith and Frank Reapka. Services occurred at St Charles Sacred Heart St Michael’s Mountain Grove Long Hill Park Cemetery and Read Memorial chapel with various clergy and local clubs represented.
New York January 26 Mrs Na leo Caruso widow of the famous tenor and daughter of the late Park Benjamin announces a satisfactory settlement of the will contest filed by Benjamin children. They had claimed undue influence over Park Benjamin and challenged the August will disinheriting them. The suit ends with Caruso to share in the estate despite prior disinheritance.
On January 26 1933 the Berlin opera company arrived to New York amid ice clogged waters. The 108 members boarded the Roosevelt ship with songbirds on deck singing joyfully about soon to be earned salaries in marks replacing homeland rationing. The full chorus numbered 60 members and reflected relief at the prospect of financial stability.
Men and women intoned the chorus from Wagner's opera The Master Singers while company principals crowded the rails radiant faced feasting their eyes on America.
Miss Marguerite Staunton of 896 Howard avenue married Edmond P. Dodge Jr. of 914 Howard avenue last night at Park Street Congregational church parish house. Rev T S Rutledge Beals officiated with Miss Berta Cullerton and William Moore as attendants. couple journeys to New York City planned.
Under Mrs. C Nathaniel Worthen direction a group of Catholic Charitable bureau women served as waiters at the Community Chest noonday luncheon held at the Stratfield yesterday. Named workers include Mrs. C Godfrey Mrs. Me J Dailey Mrs. Joseph McQuade Miss Victoria taramour Miss Delia Marooney and others with Queen's Daughters members aiding as well.
Alma Carlson, soon to wed Liam Adams, was honored in a Red and White themed event with favors and novelty dancing by Mrs Bernardette Paradise and Miss Mabel Bannay. Attendees included Edith Eppler Katherine McCormick Mabel Bannery Nellie Doty Ann York May Sweeney Dorothy O'Brien Alma Carlson and many Carlson and Doty family members.
In Henan city, prisoners ordered to clean streets and aid sanitation faced protests over honor and “face” loss. An armed guard and guard unit accompanied a procession while Mrs. Roger Cardon hosted a gathering where prisoners were portrayed as reluctant participants in the event.
Basement specials at the in house furnishing store offer three compartment and two compartment wood cabinet cookers. The three compartment model was $57.00, now $25.00, while the two compart ment "Tdeal" was $39.00, now $37.50. Cabinets and many other thrifty articles await inspection.
The sale offers special prices on trunks suit cases and bags through month end. It urges buying now for travel needs and notes week end bags are included in the sale.
At the store front a new Candy section debuts for Valentine’s Day with Cream Hearts and Chocolate Novelties. Iron Rust Soap priced at 15 cents appears alongside. Toilet Counter features.
A lingerie section on the second floor advertises blooms in flesh colored satin garments with hemstitched ruffles and plaited ruffles. Petticoats in crepe de chine lace trimmed and Latin fabrics drop from $6.00 to $4.95. Crepe de chine combinations with lace trims and pastel embroidery now quoted at $1.95 and $3.95.
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