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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1925

Page

2

Inge Meddler Criticized by Minister in Lecture Row

Rev Mr Decker of First Baptist denounces Dean Inge for meddling in U S affairs. He urges Brits to speak on British soil and supports U S entry into the League of Nations and World Court. Decker extols Protestantism as democratic, spiritual, and loosely organized yet ethically firm and true to the Sermon on the Mount.

Tean WR. Inge St Paul's Cathedral London America Charles A. Detker First Baptist Church State Department Washington Count Korolys Decker Bean Inge United States League of Nations World Court Mr. Decker Dean Inge Protestant Church In Jesus Caesar God Mr. Deckers Jesus Christ Rey

Lay Cornerstone of United Church Ceremony

A procession marked the laying of the United Church cornerstone with Robert Wheeler as the eighth Wheeler descendant and Jare Stevens in attendance. Flags were carried by Thomas Bracken of the G A R and Thomas Jones of the G A R. Clergy, deacons, committees, staff, and youth groups joined the event as the Gloria Trumpeters of Brooklyn opened the services led by Rev. Charles A. Decker and Rev. Stephen Fush Sherman.

Robert Wheeler Jare Stevens Thomas Bracken Thomas Jones United Church Board of Religious Education Men's Women's Guild Young Peoples Department Gloria Trumpeters Brooklyn Charles A. Decker First Baptist Church Stephen Fush Sherman St. John's Episcopal Church

Mothers of Dead Soldiers Mark Loss of Their Sons

A nationwide Army observed Mother's Day with ceremonies at graves and homes across the nation. Bridgeport mothers recalled loss from the Great War, with widows showing keepsakes like a soiled tunic and a darning basket as they mark memory, hope, and sacrifice for country.

United States Bridgeport Ufe Americas Stalin United States Army

100000 Men Against Moroccans Rally To Front

Rebels massed in front of Spanish lines south of Basafrau and pressed camps along the Vardana. Native forces claim to pierce the line and reach Afaraun Sidi Mesaud and ravines to Dar Quebdanti while others gather near Kadia. Rumors say the aim is to pressure friendly tribes and provoke wider revolt. Airplanes bombed the Vardana Valley as officers rush to the front. Major Lozano leads a surgical unit. Major Varia commands native regulars. General Sanjurjo remains in contact with frontline units as the situation holds.

Basafrau Melilla Vardana Dar Quebdant Midar Varia Foreign Legion Lozano Sanjurgo

French Forces Struggle in Open Front Near Tetuán

Advices from May 19 report severe clashes as French and tribal forces clash in the French zone. Troops from France and Algeria stream toward the front under the commander in chief. French units push through a dangerous open area and defend a pontoon bridge effort across the Varga River, calling in reinforcements after a battalion came under heavy attack.

Kefaa Moulalail France Algeria Tetuan Varga

Junior Chamber Dance At Ritz On Friday

Bridgeport juniors hosting a high profile social dance at the Ritz Friday night May 16 presented by the Bridgeport Junior Chamber of Commerce. A strong committee led by Roger and including Schindler Roraback Alvey Beardsley and Lands has arranged a refined event expected to surpass the previous well received shin-dig.

Bridgeport Ritz

Fire at Stratford Episcopal Church Sparks Alarm

About 160 people attended a fire event at Stratford Episcopal Church. Rev Ernest J Craft of Christ Episcopal Church Bridgeport spoke on Mother's Day while Rev Father Hine played organ in the absence of the regular organist. The church, founded 1647, is called the mother church of the diocese. A new organ valued at 5000 dollars survived undamaged as Craft traced Mother's Day history and its global observance.

Ernest J. Craft Christ Episcopal Church Bridgeport Father Hine Connecticut Fathre Craft

Los Angeles Navy Dirigible Returns From Porto Rico Flight

The navy airship Los Angeles completed a pioneer flight to Porto Rico and returned to Lakehurst after a difficult landing. Sighted at 3 14 and brought in three hours later, heavy damp air and fuel loss made the descent tough. Captain Steele called the voyage a complete success and said the craft may fly again Friday May 15, likely circling Philadelphia and New York.

Lakehurst Los Angeles Porto Rico Great Bay Porto Steele Florida Philadelphia New York

Firemen Ball Ends Stratfield Social Season

The Stratfield firemen held their annual ball at Lincoln school marking the close of the social season. A large crowd enjoyed dance music by a full orchestra, with organizers John Stickney Fred Irwin EB Stanley Hall Jr Frank Linley Charles Gandorf Robert Cleveland Stephen Morvak among those cited for their efforts. Numerous couples attended including Mr and Mrs Fiedruin Mr and Mrs BH Stickney Mr and Mrs Charles Gamtorf and many others from Stratfield Boston Philadelphia and Springfield.

Stratfield Stratfield Firemen Lincoln School John Stickney Fred Irwin Stanley Hall, Jr Frank Linley Charles Gandorf Robert Cleveland J. Vickers J Ganley Boston Mass H. Baker FE. Porter Philadelphia Eduards John Moore George Godfrey C. Maramore Katherine RB. Finn Budorag Vickers Flora Streple M. E& Edwards Elizabbeth Vickers Bab Robinson Frans Meyers Winifred Hanley Eileen Finnegan Carolyn Homelea Eleton McQune Dorothy Merritt Charlotte Mareh Evelyn Moore Mildred Moore M's Eliora Hall Muriel Brers Katherine Goddard Doothy Turner Walter Zbyniewski Stan Wy Hall, Jr Julius Beck Jr Paul Beck Robert JD. Davies Ernest Rutting Teveret Stree Michael Gallas A. E Williams E A Carroll W. Bonavia Stariord Stephgen Morvak Edward Faran Warren Mossman Gordon Fishan Robert TL Cleveland Norman

Mohican Fire Off Cape Canaveral Fire Fight

The Clyde line freighter Mohican anchored off Cape Canaveral 130 miles south of Jacksonville with a fire in her after hold. Officers and crew fought the blaze using steam as radio advisories were received.

Jacksonville Fla Clyde Line Mohican Cape Canaveral Here H. G. White Latre

Obituary notices from Stratford area funeral services

Multiple Stratford and nearby obituaries note funeral rites for Margaret Aseltine William Aseltine Horace Evitts John Mallon John OConnell Annie Mary Card Benjamin C Groot Annette C Stowe Katherine McAtee Thomas Donnelly and related survivors with masses burial in St Michael's and other area cemeteries across dates Friday and weekend services at St Augustine's St Charles Blessed Sacrament and local churches.

Margaret S. Aseltine William Aseltine Windsor Street Stratford Bridgeport Mspital Christopher Walsh State Street St. Augustine’s Church St. Michael's Cemetery John Mallon North Avenue St. Michael’s Cemetery John O'Connell John O’connell East Main Street St. Charles’ Church Katherine McMee Katherine McAtee Francis J. McAtee Berkshire Avenue Ilness Bealles Mary McaAtee Charles Darsky Reating Penn George John Darsky Pottsville Joseph Darsky Bridgeport Joseph J Hecker Wilkes Barra Eucharistic League Thomas Donnelly Story Street Eetectric Cable Company Wheeler and Wilson Veteran Fire Department Volunteer Fire Department of West Stratford The Foresters of America Mary Patrick Donnelly Margaret Florence Donnelly Herbert New York City William John Donnelly Dennis Donnelly Bernard Donnelly Blessed Sacrament Church

Committees Plan to Reject Election Commissioner Bill

Judiciary committees, after hearings on alleged abuse by New Haven voter registrars, reject centralizing state control. Republicans pressed for an election commissioner bill after mass challenges to caucus enrollment last year. A report on Bill 3 is due this week as committees consider strengthening existing enrollment laws.

Judiciary New Haven Judiciary Committee Waas General Assembly

Finances of New Haven Road Praised by Manager

General Manager C L Bardo addressed New Haven division engineers on the rail line’s improving finances. He traced the road’s history from postwar difficulties through the strike and praised cooperation, noting the company is on the path to full financial recovery.

New Haven C. L. Bardo Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Mr. Bardo New Taven Bardo Bartle

Local Fraternal and Veterans Groups Meet Tonight

A page listing numerous lodges and societies meets tonight across Stratford Bridgeport and nearby halls. Groups include I O O M O F and Masonic bodies at multiple street addresses plus veterans, trade and social clubs such as American Legion Urged by note of meetings at City and church facilities.

Okenuck Tribe Red Men’s Stratford Borroweo Glee Clib St. Charles Hall Fast Main Street Loyalty Lodge State Street Bridgeport Lodge State Pioneer Lodge Sons of St. George Stratford Avenue Samuel H Harris Broad Street Sigma Tata Phi Society St. Paul's Church Piscopal Uncas Council U. AM Main Street Court Park City F. of A Bertha Lodge Bertha Canon Street Jerusalem Council Washington Council R and J. A S. R Masonic Bricklayers Masons Elm Street Metal Trades Council Angeline H. Bartlett Daughters of Veterans N. W. Bishop Camp United Spanish War Veterans State Armory American Legion Star of Charity Lodge U. S. of B Cannon Street Bridgeport Algonquin Club

Massee School Wins Over Carmel Hall in Seven Inning Win

Stamford May 19 Massee School baseball team defeated Carmel Hall of Stratford 9 to 4 in seven innings. Margolies hit a first inning home run and Stamford made nine fielding chances without an error. Lavery allowed solid pitching with ten strikeouts though command wavered at times. Five runs came in the seventh inning aided by two hits two errors a passed ball two fielders choices and a hit batter.

Stamford Carmel Hall Stratford Margolies Hibens Lavery Massee

Milner Shows Improvement Amid Sleepy Illness

London May 10 Viscount Milner former secretary of war remained seriously ill with sleeping sickness but showed some improvement this morning. doctors reported his condition still delicate and he remains under close observation.

London Viscount Milner

Dentist Touts Saving Teeth With Painless Bridgework

Dr C W King of Bridgeport urges early treatment for decayed roots, offering painless extraction if necessary and plateless bridgework to replace missing teeth. He advertises free consultations and prices for bridgework as low as five dollars this week.

C. W. King Main St Bridgeport

Pavy Accepts Pastorate of Westfield Church

Rev G Pavy, pastor of Southington Congregational Church, has accepted the pastorate of the Seevond Congregational Church in Westfield Massachusetts. He will begin duties September 1. Announcement came from Westfield tonight and was learned today in Southington.

Southington G Pavy Seevond Congregational Church Westfield Mass Pavy

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