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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1923

Page

11

Police Ball Committee Named At Meeting

A general committee to organize a Police Ball in January was named at a special meeting. Detective Sergeant Thomas McFanara of the Bureau of Investigation was named chairman. Superintendent Patrick J. Flanagan, Sergeant John A. Lyddy, and aides were named. The panel will form legal, security, printing, refreshments and decorating subcommittees and hold weekly meetings.

Thos McFanara Bureau of Investiation Patrick J. Flanage T Teasver Joh A. Lyddy Ieutenant John A. McGovern Suutf Daniel Botley Etective Department Moilrcycle Willam Buckley Trade Division Sorkcant Jgxoon Cugites

Shower for Agnes Neil at Judson venue

A miscellaneous shower was held for Miss Agnes Neil of 472 Manic pond venus at the home of Mrs. Charles Mitchell in Judson venue. Tables were decorated in pink and blue with a hillature bride journal centerpiece. Guests included Mrs. Ee yomky, Mrs. W. Forest, Mrs. W. iyron, Mrs. MacKay, Kilburn Mac Florencs Baum, Alice Hiller, and others.

Agnes Neil Venus Charles Mitchell Judson Venus Eeyomky W. Forest W. Iyron MacKay Kilburn MacFlorencs Baum Alice Hiller W. Weil Mildred Farrell Hanley G. Ldebscher Angela Foreat OD. Coffey MM. Son X. Reynolds Neill Afktchall

Minstrels Tonight By St Peter's Church Societies

St Peters Church societies present a minstrel show and dance tonight in Colonial hall Fairfield avenue for the new church fund. The event features Mary Maratti musical director William Toomey director and a large chorus in fancy costumes with American Bowys red caps and aprons. A full program lists soloists such as Katherine Lomyard Parson Frank Prochaska and Hubert Freep with a lively chorus and special dances.

Taree St. Peter's Church Colonial Hall Fairfield Avenue the Rosary Holy Name R. Johnson R. Gen F. Prochasi Pastrasy Willam Toomey Misa Mary Maraffi Faomes Saunders William ‘Toomey Francis Dunn Arthur Katherine Madelyne Parley Prank Prochaska Hubert Freep Florence Marafel Mari Havrilla

Five Burglaries Reported Over Weekend Here

A series of burglaries were recorded over the weekend. Palmier's barber shop at 1338 Main street was pried open Saturday night, a manicure set, a cigar holder and cash were taken. A Pembroke street store owner reported £79 stolen from a cash register. A Harold Menard car rear door break reported on Central street. Peter Knot's shop at 38 Gilmore street reported theft of cigarettes and cigars. Sam Bernstein's store at 671 Hast Main street had a rear window forced as inventory will be checked.

Palmier Main Street Jimmy Po Hes Outs Weinstein Pembroke Street Harold Menard Centar Street

Greatest Airship Flight Reported From 1917 Mission

Rear Admiral W F P Fullam recounts the 1917 German airship flight from Jarbol Bulgaria to East Africa carrying 5 tons medical supplies and 9 tons ammunition to a decapitated garrison. The airship traversed 4500 miles to Khartum in four days, endured severe weather, and returned with three days’ fuel.

Jarbol Bulgaria East Africa Khartum W. FP. Fullam U.S. N MaClure

Sunshine group hosts surprise party for Misa Anne Wilson

A sunlit gathering at the First English Lutheran church featured a surprise party for Misa Anne Wilson, led by duty organizer, held at Miss Marie Laure Schietinger’s Brooklawn Avenue home. Meanwhile, several social and charity events unfold with dances, bazaars, and guest visits across Bridgeport communities.

Sunshine Chuir First English Lutheran Church Misa Anne Wilson Marie Laure Schietinger Brooklawn Avenue Hildh Margaret Rabyon Fairfield Avenue Boston

As Others and the American Dream in a Frayed Age

A fragmented musing on Americans and freedom, noting a literary tailor figure and a sociocultural critique. It ironizes patriotic rhetoric, temperance zeal, and the lavish spending of the wealthy while hinting at tensions between liberty and expense. The piece blends satire with social observation across a few vignettes.

Governors Conference on Coal Opens Today

Governors conference opens at 2 30 p m in Harrisburg to discuss a state and federal regulation plan for coal prices. Thirteen of thirty invited states will send chief executives led by Charles A Templeton of Connecticut. Representatives from prominent coal states will attend.

Haanisburg Pinchot Charles A. Templeton Connectcut Piechova

Pattern Department Seeks Home Needlework Guidance

A Bridgeport Valleyam notice invites readers to mail 161 cents for a sewing pattern for a one size fits many garment. It lists suitable fabrics such as velour and velvet and notes yardage needs and preferred trims. Readers are asked to provide name and address and may call Barnum G100 if they cannot resolve their pattern.

Stanina Colt Bridgeport Veleyam Barnum

Jaint-Rage Relief Ad From Hindle's Drug Store

Vintage advertisement touts Jaint-Hase as fast durable relief for rheumatic pains and swellings. Claims universal efficacy for chronic and acute cases and promotes Hindle's Drug Store with Ugela as a recommended source.

Ian Diniesa Chronia Rae Hindle Ugela

Editor 10 Speak at Rotary Club Luncheon Tuesday

Lynn W. Wilson will be the speaker at the Rotary Club luncheon on Tuesday. The event follows a two week break for the Community Chest campaign. Ladies Night on December 15 is planned with banquet, music and speeches for members and their ladies. George Cooper and family will be honored guests.

Rotary Club Lynn W. Wilson Rtary Club Community Chest Rotary Louis M. Pawilere George Cooper

Cronin Cahill Wedding Planned At St Patrick’s Church

Miss Alice H Cronin daughter of Mr and Mrs John B Cronin of 128 Minestreet will wed Joseph Cahill in St Patrick's Church this morning at five. Rev Nihill officiates with Prof Friar Weber to play nuptial music. Bridal gown brown crepe, white chrysanthemums bouquet. bridesmaid Miss Alice Von McMurdle in brown satin faced crepe. Edward J Cronin attends. a wedding breakfast follows at Homestead Tea Room. The couple will reside at 30 Gem Avenue after a wedding trip.

Alice HH Cronin John BE. Cronin Joseph Cahill St Argentine's Church J. Et Nihill Weber Alice von McMurdle Edward J. Cronin Mr. Cahill Homestead Gem Avenue

Plan Dance at Charity Lodge in Hall on Cannon Street

Star of Charity Lodge No 4 plans a masquerade dance at their hall 62 Cannon Street with Mrs J M Beaudin and a committee of workers coordinating arrangements. AML Shepherds and friends will be welcome to attend.

M. Jennie Heron Bey Hagterd Cannon Street Ridal Pight Odil Ketlows Hall Broad Strech Star of Charity Lodge Cannon St J. M- Beaudin AML

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