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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1924
Page
11
A fragmented passage describes how discarded hats are processed after sale. Hats are renovated and graded by manufacturers who repurpose old stock by rewearing, refurbishing, and reselling. Junk hats are salvaged from dumps, sent to mills, and made into rags after char preparation.
Islands off Alaska breed blue and Kray'foads foxes fed by rabbits. Rabbits overrun eastern Washington in thousands, prompting a need for controlled trapping. The Bureau of Biological Survey applies supply and demand laws to trap cotton-tails alive for transfer to fox farms aboard ships headed to Alaska.
Star of Bethlehem troop No. 22 Girl Scouts of Trinity M. ELchure shows rapid progress six weeks after formation. Nineteen girls earned tenderfoot pins at the last investiture ceremony including Dorothy Park and several others. remaining scouts will pass tests next week followed by a social and entertainment. Captain Hazel Kindall is aided by Miss Edith Bond as lieutenant. many scouts have bought uniforms.
A special magical service opened the First Presbyterian church week long mission of the church, with daily events at 7 45 PM led by Rev Alexander Alison and visiting preachers. Speakers include Rev W P McDermott from Washington Park M E church and others from Harlem New York Presbyterian Springfield First Presbyterian Bridgeport Beichet Memorial New Haven. Special music planned by choir with Miss Dina Bollar violin and Ruth Williams cello among instrumentalists. Friday includes junior girls vested chair.
Dr. Will aiia Horace Day led Mount Holyoke students in evangelism reflection. The morning service featured praise for Pov. George Irving and Dr. M. Ashby Jones, who will lead a Lenten evangelistic campaign, as Det Frederick To Fagley noted secretary of the Congregational Commission on Evangelism. The speaker emphasized aspiration as the soul’s great attribute and the quest for Christ.
Calvary church hosts a reception for the rector this evening at Main and Suratt streets. The event includes a buffet luncheon served by the ladies of the parish. The Rev M Kas and Mrs diavoui participate with the MacCullough committee assisting. A Presbyterian congregation from Toronto attends, with a cleric ordained a deacon and soon to be ordained a priest.
Machweenes wuntil A AL ROL A finalize plans for a Leap Year social and dance to be held Tuesday evening March 4 at Mooseball American underish dances. Booths for food and dances will operate until midnight with 47h theaters on the wat far.
Local personals brief items include engagements and weddings bein g planned in Bridgeport area. Mrs Richard Chines of Newark announce birth of daughter Mary Jane at hospital. Community groups at United Church and First Methodist discuss talks, anniversaries, sales, and upcoming meetings with several speakers and activities noted.
The Christ Church Guild hosts a Tuesday luncheon at the parish house from 12 to 2 with the regular board meeting at 3 o'clock. Committee members include Mrs. Tracy Lord, Mrs. Steenberg, Mrs. Beers, Mrs. Schulz, Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Coe, Mrs. Gibba, Miss Pauline Velt, and others.
Britae and Mah Jongg parties feature in March events at the rogkiawna Country Club with Mrs John Bield in charge of the women’s committee. The agenda includes Bridge and Mah Jongg on Saturday March 7, a 7 30 dinner with prizes from Mrs Eleld, a March 14 children's movies at 3, a cooking luncheon on Thursday March 19, and a supper dance on March 29.
Chilean parliamentary elections concluded peacefully with indications that the Liberal alliance performed well in both the Senate and Chamber. No irregularities reported as voters cast ballots in the capital Santago and across major districts.
The wedding of Miss Agnea Teresa Masinan of New Haven to Raymond J. Leverty of Washington avenue New Haven takes place this morning at 3 o clock in St Mary’s church New Haven with Father John Br Quinn officiating Miss Marian sister of the bride will be bridesmaid and Delmar Murphy of Brooklyn will be best man A reception follows at the bride’s home and the couple plans a wedding trip after the ceremony
An advertisement claims Jeiut-Hasa relieves joint swelling and pain quickly. It promises fast skin absorption to reach bones and ligaments, including ankles knees hips and elbows, and urges buyers to visit Hindle’s Drug Stores or any reliable druggist for purchase.
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