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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1926

Page

12

Holy Name Society Marks Fifteenth Anniversary Mass

Nearly two thousand people attended the fifteenth anniversary of the Holy Name Society at St Patrick's Church on North Avenue. Mass and holy communion were led by Rev John Lynch with assistance from Rev C M Hosey and Rev Michael J Thompson. The procession traveled along Thompson Street to the church as the choir and soloists Joseph F Wielers and Mrs M Meehan contributed to the program.

Holy Name Society St. Patrick’s Church North Avenue John @. Lynch St. Patrick's Church Father Lynch C. M. Hosey Michael J. Thompson Thompson Street Joseph F. Wielers M. Meehan

Shrine of Athena yields 10 search of Princeton men

Princeton New Jersey October 3 AP unearthed shrine to the goddess Athena from a Greek theatre buried 40 feet deep identified by terra cotta drapery showing Pegasus. Diggers recovered terra cotta idols from seventh century architectural pieces and marble sculptures from fourth and fifth centuries plus Pergamene works and Roman pieces. Mural paintings show acrobatic scenes in the Corinthian theatre.

Princeton N. J Athena T. Leslie Shear Princeton Univrsity Department Greece Pegasus Shear BR. C Corinthian Theatre

Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Kettle Size

Lydia E Pinkham began with a large kitchen kettle and now uses great steel tanks of 5600 gallons each to produce Vegetable Compound. A tankful is made every two days under sanitary conditions with public inspection of the laboratories at Lynn Mass invited.

Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia Fe Pinkham Bynn Mass

Roll Call Figures Show Increases In Second District

Bridgeport Red Cross volunteers report rising memberships with Mrs A J Northeyn leading the Second district to double last year’s total though short of the year’s quota. The Fifth district under Mrs W M Van Ness already reports 1000 memberships. Mrs Fr Willard Fleck cites delays in sending bills and urges members to mail dues to treasurer Frank Staples to maximize Red Cross use of the dollar membership.

Bridgeport Red Cross A. J. Northeyn W. M. van Ness Willard Fleck Roll Call Frank T. Staples Red Cross

White House season opens December 2

Washington announces the White House winter social season schedule with a December 2 dinner for members, receptions for foreign diplomats on December 16 and January 13 for the judiciary, a Supreme Court dinner January 20, a congressional reception February 8, and a Speaker of the House dinner February 19 plus the army and Navy reception on February 17, with New Year’s reception open to the public.

Washington White House Supreme Court House of Army and Navy

The Fun Shop News Weekly Highlights Oddities

Fragmented humorous items and sketches from The Fun Shop News Weekly feature lighter readings, jokes, cartoons, and social quips. Satirical verse and captions reference breakfast menus, sports banter, classroom gags, and daily life, preserving a playful early 20th century newspaper tone.

Tinney in Serious Condition After Injury and Collapse

Detroit reports comedian Frank Tinney suffering a nervous breakdown and injuries from a fall last week. Doctors describe a pulse of 120 and serious nervous distress after a taxi incident in Syracuse, where he fractured two ribs. He could not complete his performance in Vanities and was ordered to bed by his physician.

Detroit Get Frank Viney Tinney Pritay Nieht Bork Carrols Vanilies H Ds Leg Dretska Taney Syracuse

Entertainers for Relief Drive Show Set at Legion Hall

A benefit concert organized by WS broadcasting station staff and area volunteers will feature costumed acts representing multiple nationalities. Artists include Leala-Joel Hulse contralto, Retha Flint, Elsie Stevenson, Helen Tilling, Burlinson, Vivien Fastrom, Robert Wakeman, Emily Wykeham, and a chorus. Tickets are provided by the American Legion and Franklin Press, with Girl's Student League of Cenwal High School selling them in local stores. Donations for the Fiorida fund are listed from Newtown and Bridgeport, totaling 2,989.75 to date.

Leala Joel Hulse Arlists Red Cross Florida American Legion Hall Golden Hill Street Retha Flint Elsie Stevenson Helen Tilling Award Burlinson Vivien Fastrom Robert Wakeman Emily Wykeham Volunta Ail The American Legion Franklin Press Girl's Student League of Cenwal High School Rom Newtown Fiorida Fund Newtown Bridgeport Tad Conlin Company W. C. Bryant Dorig Bryant Mary W. Evs Clinton Barnum Seeley Nellie Kt. MacKenzie O. H. Nilson Tracy C. Dickson E. Bishop Munson H. Hubbel Lilian L. Jones Elbert O. Hulk Town of

Forestry Body Meets in Cabin in Woods Tract

The Connecticut Forestry Association held its fall meeting at Meshomashe State Forest in Portland. Attendees toured thinning operations, visited aged plantations, and discussed increasing forest by planting. A trip to Great Pond showcased a new ravine cobalt mine site now forested, with excursions led by A. F. Hawen. Meshomashe Forest, oldest in New England, covers 3,000 acres with more in adjacent land.

Middletown Connecticut Forestry Association Meshomash State Forest Portland Portland Water Company Great Him Pond Arga Hemiack A. F

Special D A R Heads Meet Today at Stratfield

The Mary Siliman chapter D A R will hold its final meeting of the season at the Stratfield this afternoon December 14 with Miss Louise M Warren speaking on Real Month in Weyph The event includes a luncheon with reservations via Mrs Edward Whines or Mrs Belle Fletcher and extends an invitation from the Freelove Baldwin Stow chapter to a Thursday gathering at the Milford chapter house at 3 30 o clock in honor of Regent Mrs Nichols fond.

Mary Siilimen Stratfield Get Louise M. Warren Edward Whines Fred Thiggs Warren Street Belle Fletcher Cottage Street Freelove Taldwin Stow Nichols Milford

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