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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1928

Page

15

Graduate Work Pursued By Local Student

Miss an unnamed student plans graduate study in therapy in Lew Haven after this month. She is a graduate of Central High School and Sport Hospital, residing at 24 Haddon Street, and holds a nursing qualification.

L. Weising Mary Woehtocd Visiting Nurse Association Une Phyllis Wheatley WC. A Payllis Wheatley Beach Street St. John's Episcopal Church Park and Pairfield Avenues Alvin C. Breul Saids Ivor Morgan Central High School Allegro Asga Svendson Gabriel-Marie Ketebey Ivor Morgans Naples Ascher Offertoire Dubois Gray Days Johnson Ivor Mrgan Foote

Women Volunteers Serve Dinner to Bridgeport Postmaster

Fury women of Bridgeport and Fellows plan a Te dinner at 6:20 pm at the Oxid Fel iting on Broad Street to honor Postmaster William T. Merritt and predecessor Arthur F. Hetne. The auditorium limits forced a smaller gathering, with 400 to 500 tickets sold, including 200 to the public and the rest to postal staff. The dinner, sponsored by the local post office Service Council, will precede dancing at 6:30 pm.

Bridgeport William T. Er Arthur F Carlos F. Hetne Leon Broad Street Meyer Uepusmaster Sale Merritt S. P. Merritt Postale

Milford Woman Sails for Philippine Islands with Army Family

Mrs. Helen Putney of Milford sails for the Philippine Islands where her son Major E. W. Putney, of the Coast Artillery, will be stationed for two years. She has long written Milford news for the Morning Telegram and Post, and is a noted local figure. The voyage aboard the Army transport ship Chateau Thierry from Brooklyn will take about 45 days.

Helen ¥. Putney Milford Phllippine Islands Coast Artillery Branch U. S. Army Sunday Post Telegram E.W. Putney Philippine Islands Forges Monitor Virginia Coast Artillery Asport Chateau Thierry Premy Brooklyn N.Y Nivn

Feast of Purim recalls story of Queen Esther

The Purim festival retells the Esther tale from ancient Persia with Haman’s plot to destroy Jews. Mordecai and Esther persuade King Artaxerxes II, leading to Haman’s downfall and a counter decree allowing Jews to defend themselves. Children feast on honey tarts called pomentaschen, baked only for Purim, completing the observance in synagogues and homes.

Haiman Persis Menteh Haman Mordecay Queener Ahtsuerus Artaxerxes II Esther Mordecai

Women’s activities clubs and meetings listed in local notices

Local society notes list numerous meetings and events across Bridgeport area churches and groups. Items include Ladies Alc Society at Emanuel German Reformed Church on Chapel Street, Deila Kappa Sunday school at Newfield MBE church, Altar Society at St Joseph’s Madison Avenue, Sacred Heart parish banquet reservations, Elias Howe Women’s Relief Corps at 62 Cannon Street, Myrtle Sewing Circle at 807 Park Street, and several other guilds, clubs, and charity events with dates, times, and hostesses.

Alc Society The Evangelical German Reformed Church Chhurch Chapel Street Marie Schwarz Charles Schwarz Mathias Schwarz Carrie Schwarz William J. Heaphy Park Avenue Sacred Heart Parish Catholic Council of Women Stratfield Hotel

Community Rummage Sale Aids New College Clubhouse

Mrs Bullard chairs a two day rummage sale at 480 West Main Street corner of Stowe Street on Saturday to fund furnishers for the College clubhouse. Assisted by Emma Eames Irma Tillman and Mrs Walter R Clark the event proceeds support the project.

Bullard North Avenue West Main Street Stowe Street College Club Emma Eames Irma Tillman Walter R. Clark

Women Host Card Party at Legin Hall Under Mary Yale

Miss Mary Yale of 1501 North Avenue chairs the entertainment committee for an evening card party at Legin Hall. Proceeds fund the United Patriotic Auxiliaries with prizes at each table and reservations via Mrs Yale. A long list of guests includes Mrs. James Turner, Mrs. Irving Davis, Mrs. William Chew, Mrs. Patrick Kane, and many others.

Mary Hincks Fred Atwater Colorado Avenue J. Walker Hill Province Lee Pogue W. Gerald Bryant Tracey ©. Dickson Donald Choate Andrew R. Emlis Webster A. Walker Irs Wilmot F. Wheeler Elizabeth Seeley Carolyn Chapman Lois Cole Alfred Bishop William M. Paxton Edwin Host New Canaan Donald 5. Page Harvey Brown Milford Craig Menson Wallingford Benjamin P. McKinley North Avenue Marcus Curran C. McCarthy New York City Clarence Cates Page MacBurny Gilbert Goodridge Mary Yale North Avnue Aus United Patriotic Auxiliaries Yale Harriet Led Lultt von Heltz B. Ni. Mra Lydia Crerand Nellie Kingsbury Mies Florence Black Edith Wise Margaret Eckler Yate James Turner Irving Davis Wiliam Chew Patrick Kane Don Jennie Ovi Edgar Browne Sarant G. Anderson James Grady Helen Flynn Minnie Lewis James Molt Charles Wiliams Arthur Bennett Gladys Eastwood Fred Eimeneger Wiliam McDonough James Reynolds Wiliam E. Allen Barbeth Henry Joseph Peabody James Craig John Andrews Jennie Dewning Walter Leewich Grace Duypee Alfred B. Beers Franklyn Sherwood Joan Haskins William Lounsbury Mary Raycroft Arthur Chambers Harriet Ledger Mabel Fogo Margaret Anderson Della Kelly Laura Ortlepp Kate Mahoney Josephine Mundt Mary Flach

Keran Urges Horse Sense On Ad Men In Advertising Talk

J. R. Keran, advertising manager of Harvey Hubbell Inc., urged Advertising Club members to blend horse sense with knowledge of mechanics. With 34 years in the field, he said today’s ad man must master selling, merchandising, and production principles, avoid waste, and abandon guesswork and miscalculation in campaigns. He urged careful investigation of every proposition, using government data and resources to guide decisions.

J. ©. Keran Harvey Hubtell, Inc Advertising Club Keran

Vital Statistics Births and Marriages in Local Register

Birth notices list Ramone and Nelle Pierce a son February 26. Anthony and Carmelo Pave a son February 26. Fred and Anna Malstrong a son February 26. Stephen and Madelys Santo a son February 28. Joseph and Maddalena Cogan a son February 28. Maurice and Florence Mecith a daughter February 28. James and Elie Brenan a son February 20. Thomas and Edna McCarthy a daughter February AP. Francesco and Maria Di Matra a daughter March. Vincenzo and Materina Liguori a son March 1. Joseph and Catherine Mayar a son March b. Domariet and Jillian Payne a daughter March 1. Ghu keppe and Fluumena Marcha a daughter March 4. Marriages list John Shella and Philoment Inglis married. A Bosch and Ida Doris married.

Ramone Nelle Pierce Ade Avenue Anthony and Carmelo Pave Maple Street Fred Anna Malstrong Clintom Avenue Stephen Madelys Santo Howard Avenue Joseph and Maddalena Cogan Norman Street Maurice Florence Mecith Pembroke Street James Elie Brenan Thomas and Edna McCarthy Harral Avenue Francesco and Maria di Matra Malin Street Vincenzo Materina Liguori Vincelette Slivel Joseph Catherine Mayar Exes Soi Domariet Jillian Payne Crescen Avenue Dauphter Ghukeppe Fluumena Marcha Berkshire Avenue John Shella Joes Avenue Philoment Inglis Chand Street AJ. Bosch Bae Lafayetts Ida Doris Tra Wordin Avenue

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Grace L. Weising, R. N Tanco Ali Willam Predecessor A. F. Connor Mrs. Putney Philippines Major Putney Purim Deila Kappa Newfield M. EB. Church Evelyn Johnson Colony Street Stratford Altar Society of St. Joseph's Church Madison Avenue Elias Howe Nellie Murrey 12Th District Democratic Club Union Avenues Myrtle Sewing Circle Mary Cave Park Street Val Ladies Independent Kind and True Society Grand Street Rector's Aid Society St. Paul's Episcopal Church Joseph, Peabody Werran Hall Harry Crabtree Ladies Aid Society of the Summerfield M. BE George Brown Ridgefield Avenue Round Table George Worman Elmwood Place Dlacnesedt Mire Maury Morrlavr Andi Hes Hazel Ine College Sale Mary Morris Hincky Miss Hincky Wee Wll Charles VY. Barrington Black Rock Miss Hicks Tracey C. Dickton Andrew R. Smith Virginia Barrington 501 Brook Own Avenue Charles Armstrong, Jr Bridgeport Little Theatre Leagu Fe Pilgrim Hall United Church Wiliam Sniffen George Lewis Oldfield Road Fairfield Philadelphia Warrex Daniel J. Morgan Brooklawn Avenue Bridgeport Hospital Doh Fay V.n Far Woo Pasalfern Farm Charles Logan Charles A. Paul Ciy John & Meougall Southsvete Lita City New York Pearl Y. Deeson Northport Ala MacDougall Katherine MacDougall Han I Staten Miss Deason Ais Robert Virginia Mucdot Deason Mr. MacDougall Canada Andrew and Mary Mackendrick Wilbur L. Crosy Morris Jr Geewze N. Nettleton Nettleton Kipling Catherine Duntey Weatavenne J. CL. Heffernan Holer Heffernai Artfol Helen Heffernin Europe David Mcdermott William R. McDermott Noble Avenue Briegeport Hospital William R. Mc Derantt Washington Park M, EK Harold W.lund Nelson C Alberta Woodhill Lund This City Bertha Marie Paquette Charles Hortense Riendour Paquette New Bedford Mass Mr. Lund Miss Paquette Seaman Avenue Middlebury College Glee Club Warren Hoarding High School Warren Harding New England Carnegie Hall Wagner Dooran di Lasso Warren Harding High School Sidney E. Goldstein Free Synagogue Goldstein Rabb Stephen 3 Wise Mt. Sinai Hospital Jewish Institute of Religion Raabbi Goldstein Israel Catherine Cullinan Thomas M. Cullinan Helen Smith Smith College Club Miss Cullinan Congress High School Irman Tillman Job P. Millman Judson Place Dagamate Barbara Draper Heston Young Peoples Forum Beachetreet W. C. Grew Vorner A. H, Billard Legin Hall Harvey Hubtell Company Theo van Tassell Theo van ‘Tassell Joseph W. van ‘Tassell Parsons’ Theatre Hartford van ‘Tassell Capitol Theatre Lapirl Vansell Bridgeport Central High School Crawford Laundry Co Fairfield Ave Courtland ST Barnum Aecle Am Anand Ca Nee & Cowe Etentoretel Contin
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