Corporal Tanner Speaks at Hindweport Memorial Service
Corpl James Tanner former national G A R commander was the principal speaker at Hindweport High School for memorial services held by United Patriotic Societies. He recalled Civil War experiences and praised Gen. Grant. The event featured readings, a Hebrew association scripture, and a Bridgeport Junior Symphony program with several soloists and a quartet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Tanner
G Ahk
Hindweport High Schoo
United Pariotic Societies
Tanner
Denertt Grant
Carl Foster
Corporal Tanner
Jmne Foster
Peter H Zud‘lean
St. Augustine's Church
Foster
Tnion
Frederick Bartlett
J. W. Davis
G. A
Father McClean
Charles A Decker
Samuel Mellitz
Young Men's
Young Women's Hebrew Assocition
The
Bridgeport
August Berger
Bruce Young
Alda Brase
Haze
Michaels Dalton
Lilian Jake
George Monre
Thomas Moor
Chester
Marshall
Andrew Hollinger
Bugle
Calvary Church to Celebrate Third Anniversary
Calvary church plans a third anniversary celebration Wednesday in the church parlors at Main and Summit streets. The event features dancing entertainment games and refreshments with Rev William M Hay chairing the organizing committee and assistance from Mrs A Gregory and Central church members. The Alpha Players club has contributed proceeds from recent plays to the church benefit and a one act play by the Episcopal Young People’s club is set for June 5 at Calvary church under Alpha Players supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvary Church
Summit
Raymond Kirkby
A. Gregory
William M Hay
Carl Schmidt
Runwell Cone
Remington Lester Burdick
William Kirkby
Isabel Gregory
Welvh Neiting
Dorothy Brinkerhof
Alpha Players Club
Prince of Lanre
Parsh Hall
Ridgefield
Faston Granee
Church
Episcopal Young Peoples 'San
Tony Hill
Thas Alpha Players
Famous Comedian John Lo Neff Dies at 42
Funeral for vaudeville actor John Lo Neff of 697 Noble Avenue will be held tomorrow at 2 pm from the Henry KE Bishop Mortuary. Burial at Lakeview Cemetery. Died Saturday in New York City of pneumonia. Survived by his mother and three brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lo Neff
Noble Avenue
Vauderville
Henry KE Bishop
Patrfield Avenue
Lakevew
Mr Neff
New York City
Johny Neff
Thrag Alstery
Frederick DeRick
P W Pulser
Bridgeport
Walter Beavers
Reading
Holy Year Climax Canonizes Vianney and Dudes in Rome
In Rome on May 31 the Holy Year culminated with the canonization of John Vianney of Ars and John Dudes, French Jesuit founder of Our Lady of Charity. Pope Pius spoke during Whitsunday rites praising the Nicene Council’s reaffirmation of the Holy Trinity. French officials and pilgrims attended. a special stand was set for spectators. Cardinal Vicary Pempili and year committee leaders announced a purse of 59,000 dollars raised by small church offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
John Vianney
Ars
John Dudes
Order of Our Lady of Charity
Pope Pius
Whisunday
Chue Pope
New York
Juguplav
France
Vicary Pempili
Pope Finn
Helen Sokoloski Birthday Fete At Home In Waugaatuck
Miss Helen Sokoloski daughter of Mr and Mrs Sokoloski 122 Wooster street was guest of honor at a birthday surprise party at her home in Waugaatuck Many gifts were received and the evening featured singing dancing and games Guests included Mr and Mrs Bokwinski Mrs Smith and several Bonar family members with Irene Rogonzuki of Bridgeport Florence Stein Helen Zoumbrowski Joey Smith and others attending along with J Sokoelnski Arthur Keefe and Edward Jablonski of Bridgeport
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waugatuck
Specelal
Helen Sokoloshi
Obeh Grotto Initiates At Tonight's Meeting
Candidates will be initiated at the regular Obeh Grotto meeting at the hall on Broad and Cannon streets. Plans for summer entertainment and eating will be discussed, and a Grotto journey to Mount Vernon is planned with a minstrel show prepared by the Glee celebs of the grotta for its members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Obeh Grotto
Hall
Broad
Cannon Streets
Mount Verno
Tildgaport Grotta
Gira Grotto
Abbott to Attend Third General Y M C A Assembly
William A Abbott secretary of Gridgeport boys Y M C A will attend the third general assembly of the Y M C A from June 12 at Hetes Park Colorado with delegates from across the country representing their local associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A Abbott
Gridgeport Boys
General Assembly
Y. Moc
Hetes Park
Colorado
Tadics Auvillary
Williamr Nothnnge
Park Place
John M Richanison
C K. Calhoun
M C
Arrange Dance Recital by Quiltys School Pupils
Misa Florence Umstatter as musical director and Lorraine Barrett stage the annual exhibition at Quiltys Hall Fairfield Avenue. The program lists group dances and solos including Pony Challet Drivers Gertrude Powell Mercy Lundgreen Sylvia May Brown Virginia Richman Pomes Jane Miller Edda Leighton Margaret Gassenhower Betty Jane Roberts Vivian Stowe Rita Ashley Sylvia Breiner Viola Sackses Evelyn Alexander Florence Dwenpfell Charlotte Gilbert Wilma Rahner plus duets sextettes and a Grecian scene and other numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Florence Umstatter
D. C
Rita Ashley
Sylvia Breiner
Viola Sackses
Evelsn Alexander
Florence Dwenpfell
Charlotte Gilbert
Wilma Rahner
Svholats
Janet Clark
Dorothy Fish
Raymond Hotchkiss
Gertrude Powell
Lawrence Instone
Colleen Murphy
Edith Eisler
Dorothy Rich
Josephine Instone
Bessie Rellicy
Rose Goldstein
Hilda Goldstein
Jean Wade
Estelle
Personal notices from Bridgeport area society page
A birth is recorded for Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Christensen of 071 Woon Avenue, Bridgeport, at Bridgeport Hospital yesterday. Several social events are announced, including lectures by Mrs. William Harty on Russell Conwell and multiple readings and meetings at local clubs and homes.Announcements cover engagements, marriages, graduations, visits, and a benefit whist event for the Nancy Lincoln degree team. Nancy Rose Nickum is born to Dr. and Mrs. J. Stanley Nickum at Bridgeport Hospital on May 22. A bridge for the Bridgeport Orphan Asylum Play Ground fund is planned for Thursday afternoon with local committees listed.}
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Christensen
Woon Avenue
Bridgeport Hospital
New Amsterdam
Europe
J. Stanley Nickum
Laurel Avenue
Nancy Rose
Nickum
Elizabeth Rose
J. J. Rose
North Avenue
Closing programs of Bridgeport church schools fixed
The weekday church schools of Bridgeport will hold closing programs the week of June 8 to 12. Readings and speakers will cover Newfield M. E. church on Monday, Park Street Congregational church on Tuesday, First Presbyterian and Black Rock Congregational churches on Wednesday, Olivet church on Thursday, and First Baptist church on Friday. Rev YT F Rutledge Reale will be a principal speaker, chaired by Dr. M C Burt, with Rev Forrest L Knapp and Jena C Knapp assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Week Day Church
Bridgeport
Newfield M. E
Park Street Congregational Church
First Presbyterian Church
Black Rock Congregational Church
Olivet Church
First Baptist Church
F Rutledge Reale
M C. Burt
Forrest L. Knapp
Jena C. Knapp
Brand Bunglow in Weston Destroyed by Fire
Weston May 31 Fire destroyed a bungla low owned by Mrs Catherine M Hiand. Cause of the blaze and extent of damage are not yet learned. The main building and antiques were not damaged. The estate, once owned by Mrs Brand, was formerly property of Tyrep Potter of New York City, related to Mrs Anna A Stillman noted for last year’s divorce sensation.
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Weston
Catherine M Hiand
Pricalesa
Brand
Tiyhep Potter
New York City
Anna A. Stillman
Stratford Drive Endowment Drive Leaders Named
Elliot W. Peck, Stratford deputy judge and Stratford Trust president, is named chairman of the American Legion Endowment Fund campaign in Stratford. A drive to raise 2714 dollars in Stratford during June is part of a national effort to aid orphans of service members and rehabilitate disabled veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliot W. Peck
Stratford Drive
Stratford
Tilot W Peck
Stratford Town Court
Stratford Trust Company
Ally
American Legion Endowment Fund
Sterling Memoral Hall
Charles E. Wheeler
Henry R. Flood
William G. Willams
Herold French
Merritt Vanderbilt
Byron Sherwood
Donald S. Sammis
Leo Sexton
American Legion Post
Legion
Peck
Connecticut
Walter Goddard
Flood
Legion Hall
Cupheag Dury
Christ Episcopal Church
William Horate
United Church
Bridgeport
Lovell
Amerian Legion
H Francis Hine
Stamford Boy Wins Yale Freshmen Math Prize
Jamey Irving Raymond of Stamford won first prize at Yale University for mathematics. The annual award honors original problem solving by freshmen, funded by benefactor Benjamin Barge. Commencement exercises for the Yale Divinity School open today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamey Irving Raymond
Stamford
Yale University
Yale
Benjamin * Barge
BCA
Yale Divinity School
Boys Evade Police After Packing House Burglary
Four boys alleged by railroad police to have burglarized a beef packing house on Water Street fled across live wires escaping capture. Officers pursued them to no avail as they carried eggs and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Street
Uvem
Adlerika Promises Quick Stomach Relief Featured in Ad
A Stratford ad promotes Adlerika from Multigan Drug Store Main and Congress. The copy claims rapid aid for stomach trouble gas and constipation, noting relief often within an hour and no griping. It cites a husband giving Adlerika to his wife Joud for stomach issues and describes the remedy as excellent for intestinal evacuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adler
Ame
Llultigan Drugstore
Main & Congress
Stratford
Jenae Wakeman
Also Mentioned on This Page
G. AR. Head
United Patriotic Societies
Bridgeport Orphan Asylum
Board of Managers
Tis
Pope
Helen Sokoloski
OBEH
W. A. Abbott
the Crawford Laundry Co
Fairfield Ave
Courtland ST
Barnuin
Quilty’s
Relliey
Eda Gilbert
Ethel
Dorothy Lobdell
Lois Murphy
Gertrude Fay
Estelle Rellicy
Butterfly Chase
Gertrude
Conklin
Ruth Smart
Valse Mignon
Ruth Nielson
Sylvan
Clara Litchenperg
Leila Lister
Nellie Thorton
Alverna
Marion Thompson
Grace Miller
Florence Walsh
Josephing Instone
Albert Coles
Florence Umstatter
Lorraine Barrett
Quilty
Dancing School
William Harty
Bridgeport Psychology Club
Strathedaun
Russell Conwell
Mary Witt
Marshall de Witt
Washington, D. C
de Witt
George J Lelstes
Fairfield
Ann Elizabeth Heisler
John Granville Banka
Kossuth Street
Chester C. Marshall
Phst AE Churca
MW Hawley Vente
Gertrude FE. Braun
George K O'Neill
Broad Street
Jes Mtr
Waler McCabe
Aon Jick
Brooklyn
X Isitier
Witham
T Maker
Seaview Avenue
Harry Brenton
East Miln Street
Nancy Lincoln
William H. Comley
Seehem
Poughkeepsie
Marion Comier
Tacoma
Washington
Prevley Iim See
Tiebert Byans
Tampa
Florene
Intosh
Mary Harvey
Polk Avenue
Margaret Parley
George
Madelyn
Lewis Gtriet
Harry Uraddeck
Parrotkl Avenue
Westerly
Nes Janet Ewing
the Golden
Catherine Lalley
Beechwood Avenue
Dorothy Hagadorn
Lasell Seminary
Atyauburmdale, Mane
Elizabeth Sargent
Vassar College
Brand Bunglaw
Liberty Loan Committee
Direct Endowment Fund
Cash Bargain
Sleepers
Gertrudes
Newtinghouse
Westinghouse
Westinghouse Sales & Service
Adlerika
Cuthurad
Lee
No Woods
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