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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1923

Page

13

Mayor Too Weak Under New Plan Per Mrs Steiber

Mrs. Theodore Steiber argues the proposed charter would empower a strong mayor while the council could block him. She criticizes an at large council, fears uneven representation, and questions civil service provisions and salary limits for officials.

Mrs. Steiber Strom Mra Theodore Steiber Ava Steiber Republican Womens Club Nave Ste Board of Relief

Local nurses to attend state public health meeting

Local nurses will be present as Miss represents the Local Visiting Nurse Association at the Connecticut Public Health Association meeting in Brantner. Prof Grant will speak on the Yale School of Nursing and community nursing program. Mrs Allyn of Waterford will preside. Edmund Smith of Standford chairs the section. New Haven chair G C Ed Winshaw leads the program committee.

Connecticut Organization of Public Health Branter Grant Yale School of Nursin St O'elock Blackstone Memorial Mays Edmund Smith Stantard Allyn Waterford Ed Winshaw New Haven

Fire Board to Decide West Retirement Tonight

A surgeon's report on the fitness of Captain of Engine Company No will be reviewed by the Fire Board at a regular meeting tonight. He was granted a month’s leave after an exam and is subject to retirement or return to active duty on the department surgeon’s findings. James A. Coleman heads the board but is away at the national chiefs’ convention in Baltimore with Chief Engineer Daniel E. Johnson.

Fire Board James A. Coleman Engi~neee Daniel E. Johnson Baltimore

City Hall to Hold Voter Registration Sessions Today

The first session of registration for voters opens at nine this morning in Danbury City Hall council chamber and runs till eight tonight. Sessions continue daily through Saturday when the final session occurs. Mr and Mrs George McLachlan of 18 Fairview avenue sail from New York on the Cunard liner Aquitania for a months trip abroad, he a leading Danbury hat manufacturer, planning to visit Scotland before returning.

Selecimien Council Flnal Sesson Wi Danbury George McLachlan Fairview Avenue Todax New York McLachlan Danhaory Scotland

Miss Drew on Puritanism and Literature lecture

Miss Elizabeth Drew spoke on Puritanism and Literature as the first in a speakers series at the College Club in Stratfield hotel sun parlor. She contrasted Reformers with Puritans, discussed Milton and Bunyan, and noted Puritan art limits while highlighting their religious aims and trials.

Elizabeth Drew College Club Stratfield Hotel Miss Drew Jane Austen Missy Drew Mijton Bunyan Aniton Milton S John Bunyan

Distinctive little panty frock pattern offered

A Bridgeport Telegram pattern notice describes a simple child’s frock sewn in gingham cotton or wool crepe with a left side opening. Sizes 2, 4, 6, and 8 years. for size 4 fabric requires 2 yards of 36 inch material and 3/4 yard of 36 inch contrasting. Price 16 cents plus 1 cent postage. pattern mailed on receipt of 1 cent.

Leo Sid Cat Bridgeport Telegram Pnone Barnam

Mothers' Club Halloween Party Planned at Hall Set Home

The Mothers' club of Hall Set Uament Home on Main street hosts a Halloween party tomorrow evening at 7 o'clock. Mothers invited two guests each. West End Day Nursery mothers and Settlement Committee members attend. Members and friends in costume. Hall home decorated with handicraft glass. Delian Melvin chairs the entertainment committee aided by Miss Margaret Twohy. Refreshments chaired by Mrs. W. Krieder and Mrs. Ayre. Allen Will assist. Children helped with place cards and party favors in orange and black designs.

Mothers’ Club Hall Set Main Street Hallowe'en West End Day Nursery Afra DeVer MH. Warner Willian HK. Grifith Walter Wilmot Six -O

Births and marriages recorded in vital statistics section

Birth announcements list names of parents and newborns with addresses and October dates including Albert and Gertrude Davis a son at 327 Crescent avenue and James and Edna Lucey a daughter at 1795 Nyse South Street among many others. Marriage notices cite individuals such as Mary Luponis and Anna Priestley and Maurice Bloom and Belle Reverts from New York and Philadelphia.

Albert Gertrude Davis Crescent Avenue Francesa Meehan Seaview Avenues James Edna Lucey Nyse Suth Street Joseph Sylvia Spector Portion Street Daugher Raymond Dorothy DeStiva Fairfield Avenue Wida Minnie Polaon Leo Avenue Louis Mary Boronari Ad Esotl Patrick Anna Nowe Callewoo Avenue Victor Edna Liste Shelton Ruber St Tlausen Amel Mary Lu

Women Of Three Generations Promote Lynt E Pinkham's Remedy

Three generations, a daughter, mother, and grandmother, testify to the strengthening and tonic effects of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Originating in 1877 from Lydia Pinkham of Lynn Massachusetts, the remedy is praised as a standard treatment for women’s ailments, with widespread belief in its benefits.

E. Pinkham Lydia A. Pinkham Lynn Mass Aavert

Mrs Smith Favored Giving Janitors Twenty Dollars

Mrs Smith, a board member, stated she saw no reason why Jane Kera should receive money for work done in relation to polls. The article notes confusion over the allocation of funds and mentions Mrs Alice Smith of the Board of Receivers in connection with the payments.

Jane Kera Yemerday

High School Dance Postponed After Meeting Tonight

A high school dance set for the afternoon and evening was canceled due to a meeting in the auditorium. Organizers cite anticipated rain and difficulties with the event timing, with plans to reschedule for another night.

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