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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1923

Page

17

Mrs Holzer Named National Officer At Federation Meet

The mid year meeting of the State Federation of Women's Clubs executive board concluded in Stamford yesterday. Mrs W Coe, first vice president of the General Federation, hosted a luncheon at the Stamford Woman's Club and later at her home. Mrs Philip floleer of Tranistan avenue was appointed National chairman of Industrial Arts of the General Federation.

State Federation of Women's Clubs Stamford W. Coe General Federation Uncheon

Borrowed License Arrest Claims Two Drivers

William Good, 53, of Columbus Place, arrested for driving with a license borrowed from another. Ole Nichols, 47 Lexington Avenue, who loaned the license, also arrested. Both held on $50 bond.

Wiliam Good Columbus Place Ole Nichols Lexington Avenue Good

Testimony Heard in Dawe Theatre Damage Suit

In Superior Court yesterday Judie Haines heard testimony in the damage suit by Charlee Wellington Walker, architect of Dawe's Theatre on State Street, against owner Peter Dawe for unpaid bills of 3- Bed. Walker claims payment for extra work on drawing preparation, plan interpretation, and construction supervision. Dawe's counsel argues time spent does not justify the demanded payment.

Charlee Wellington Walker Dawe State Street Peter Dawe Judie Haines Ax Datages

New Charity Workers Join Local Organization

Miss Tha Hull of Portsmouth New Hampshire and Miss Bertha L Sutor of Swanton Vermont are newly added workers to the Charity Organization Society. Hull brings case supervision experience with Portsmouth and Boston Family Welfare, a Cornell graduate, and further philanthropy study. Sutor, formerly with Highland Park Community Detroit as visiting housekeeper, is a St Lawrence University graduate and Washington welfare alum, taking the role of family visitor in the local group.

Tha Hull Portsmouth N. H Bertha L. Sutor Swanton Speciy Miss Hull Rose Porter Paye Boston Family Welfare Society Cornell

First Execution in American Samoa under U.S. Rule

Toeupu, a native Samoan, was hanged for a murder committed July 2 in Pago Pago. This marked the first execution under the American administration in American Samoa on October 19.

Samoa American Samoa Toeupu

Junior League to Bring Dancers Here October 29

Bridgeport Junior League plans a benefit concert at Lyric Theatre on October 29 featuring Ruth St Denis Ted Shawn and Denishawn dancers. The event funds occupational therapy at Bridgeport Hospital while showcasing a notable artist. Mrs Lawrence Cornwall leads the executive committee with Mrs Alvin C Breul assisting and a team handling program publicity sales and arrangements.

Lawrence Cornwall Alvin C Breul Bridgeport Ruth St. Denis Ted Shawn Lyric Theatre Menda Agaiss St. Dennis Teague WLCA Charityganization Society Nurse Association Cornwall League Wille David Bimihe Kenneth oNel Majorie DeLoss

Third Man in Police Drive Against Morons

Wilbur Reed, 20, jailed on $1000 bail after being charged with serious statutory offenses amid a police drive targeting alleged moral depravity affecting up to 60 youths in the city. Reed denies the charges as four youths give statements, tied to a string of incidents including a prior street fight and window damage at 833 Golden Hill Street.

Clty Wilbur Reed Golden Fill Reed Boward Bayne Whitestreet David Schuymauiz Union Square Ruselves Golden Hill Street

Parker Receives Distinguished Service Medal

Brigadier General James Parker retired and living in Newport received the Distinguished Service Medal today from Major General A W Brew gier commander of the First Corps. The medal honors his wartime leadership of the Southern Department and later the 32d and 15th Infantry Divisions. Parker earlier earned the Congressional Medal of Honor for gallantry in the Spanish American War.

Boston James Parker U. S Newport T. A A. W. Brewgier Southern Department Parker

Hydrophobia Warning for Winter Months by State Pet Health Official

Nashville Tenn Oct Pet snaes dasa monkeys and other domesticated animals are in greater danger of hydrophobia in winter than in summer says Dr William Litterer state pet neurologist. He urges household pet owners to monitor for odd behavior as a near certain sign of hydrophobia.

Nashville Tenn Wiliam Litterer

Power of Prayer event draws large crowd at St Pauls

Local notes report Badgley speaking to a large congregation at St. Pauls Episcopal on The Power of Prayer during a mission week. Women and girls hear a Friday service at 6 oclock, with further Sunday services at 10:30, 4, and 8 pm. Community events include charity sales, whist and pinochle games, and bridge parties at church halls and schools across Stratford and Bridgeport.

EL HL Badgley St. Paul's Episcopal Church Mercer

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