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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1923

Page

15

Pleads for more to act on women's part

Westport October 28 Special to the Telegram An appeal to women for stronger public opinion opened by Percy V Pennybacker former NFWC president at the Connecticut Federation of Women's Clubs convention. She urged women leaders in youth communities to devote the year to a crusade proving citizenship means patriotism and the ballot a privilege. Delegates over 100 attended with sessions at Bedford House and Manor House Westport Country Club luncheon.

Westport M Percy V. Pennybacker National Federation of Women's Club Connecticut Federation of Women's Clubs Foennybacker John Crawford Manor’House Westport Country Club Bedford House M.C. A

Mock Trial by Christchurch Church Club Postponed

The G T L club of Christchurch Courtland Street postpones a mock trial originally planned for last night to next Tuesday at 8 30 p m The final rehearsal had been held with Judge William Naramore Jr and a lineup including Clerk Doris Boldt Prosecuting Attorney Begile French Celeste Ball Defendant Amos L Craft Defendants Attorney Harry Canfuld Co respondent George Mc Wright and witnesses Nell Boldt Jean Fitzroy Alfred Brennan Hazel Drew Irene McKnight Grate Lowder Margaret Paul and Rebecca McKnight

G. T. L. Club Christchurch Courtland Street William Naramore, Jr Doris Boldt Begile French Celeste Ball Marguerite Hurd Amos L. Craft Harry Canfuld

Lecture Series Opens Tomorrow Night at High School

The winter lecture series sponsored by Bridgeport Councils and Catholic men and women will begin tomorrow night in the high school auditorium at 7 o clock. Frederick Vaulting will speak on This Wrerdore with other talks by George Donahue, Peter McLoughlin, and George MN Reory Ph. 1. The course includes topics such as The Poetic Setting of the Mundicey and Woman and Her Political Rights.

Bridgeport O'Elor Frederick Vaulting George Donahue Joyce Kilmer Peter McLoughlin Richis George MN. Reory

Delphian meeting and community events listed

Bridgeport notices show Delphian chapter meeting at 313 Seaview Avenue tomorrow at 10 45 am Mrs Payne and Mrs A Winter also event details for a Halloween supper at West End Congregational church tonight plus entertainment by the church girls club basketry classes at Industrial Service Center 1146 Barsim Avenue and 7200 oclock classes teaching by Mrs Sherman Cole and Mrs Horwood Johnson Inter parochial Men's League to meet at Calgary Episcopal church with speaker Fina C Mayo on the New Charter Trinity church rummage sale on road street benefits church school Bungalow club whist and pinochle at 62 Cannon Street Mrs Allen Cushman announces birth of a son at Bridgeport Hospital October 20 Mrs Cushman formerly Dorothy Holton of Springfield Mass due to deaths some activities postponed and Authors Club meeting moved to tomorrow at 92 Sterling Places hosted by Mrs Robert Bradley.

Cemter W. Co Barsim Avenue Sherman Cole Horwacd Joingon Beleagues St. St. Paul's 1St Church Rch Trinity Church St. Michael's of An Angels Mission Cal-gary Fina C. Mayo Ann ‘Tube and Stamping Company Trinity Road Street Church School Cannon Street C. J. Egan Allen A. Cushman Broad Street Stratford Anna Waldman NM. Collier Home For Aged New Haven Tandel Authors Club Robert Bradley Sterling Places

Democratic Rally in Third District Planned Tonight

Mayor Fred Atwater and City Clerk Francis P. Dunigan lead Democratic candidates at a Third District rally at 2260 Fairfield Avenue tonight. Party leaders plan election canvassing, with further district meetings scheduled to boost Democratic strength.

Fred Atwater John J. McGuinness Francis P. Dunigan Democratic Club Fairfield Avenue Third District Demomatic Association Association Regia Wargo Highth

No Alcohol in Dead Man's Stomach Believed Cause Obscure

A dead man identified as Salvatory Barkers aboard in this city showed no alcohol or poisonous substances in his stomach. Police and Coroner Wii Mix consider the wine shared with Roche Pedevillenon likely not the cause. They suspect prior drinks and a possible acid in his stomach formed death, with Coroner Mix preparing a finding.

Ansoni Salvatory Barkers Divi Roche Pedevillenon Wii Mix Ruyberle Panion Wieman Dedevillenon

Your Heart Must Inspire What Your Hands Execute

A reflective line urging internal alignment between motive and action. The passage emphasizes personal standard and the challenge of self-persuasion to act with integrity and diligence. It frames work quality as a product of authenticity between heart and hands.

Girls Conference in New Haven Set for End of Week

Older girls from churches and high schools may send five delegates to the annual Older Girls Conference in New Haven October 26 to 28. Organized by the Connecticut Sunday School Association, it aims to inspire Christian service and guide life choices with speakers including Rev Charles Ne Arthur, Miss Margaret Slattery, and Rev Weary Thidkem Tweedy.

New Engand Conference i New Haven Caireneeticut Sunday School Association Charles Ne Arhuckte Veralinister First Baptist Chucel Newton Margaret Slattery Auta Isk Ruston

Applied Psychology Club Opens Season

The Applied Psychology Club opened its season with its first meeting. Discussed plans for the coming year, selected committees for membership and entertainment, and scheduled weekly Monday meetings to cover child psychology, sales psychology, and private psychology topics. Taylor was named press agent.

Applied Psychology Club Applica Flogy Hlus Thering Taylor Press Agen Aryone

Dancing classes to reopen for winter season

Irene Comer will reopen her children's dancing classes in the Stratfield parlor this week. Comer is an instructor of social dancing and will teach at Stratfield High School Trep period. The news notes the program aims to resume amid winter terms with instructors and students anticipated to attend.

Irene Comer Stratfield M. Comer Osbelal Patrfield High School York

Red Cross to Elect Officers This Afternoon

Bridgeport Chapter, American Red Cross, will hold its annual meeting at 3 o'clock this afternoon in the James Staples and Co. office at 18 State Street. Officers for the year will be elected and reports reviewed. Present officers include President Lashar, Vice President the late Mrs. William D. Bishop, Treasurer Frank T. Staples, Secretary Mrs. Mary K. Fones, First Aid Chairman M. Eltate Fleck, Production Chairman C. Nathaniel Worthen, Finance Chairman B. J. Plevee Jr., Publicity George C. Waldo, Home Service Chairman George H. Warren.

Bridgeport James Staples and Co State Street Lashar William D. Bishop Frank T. Staptes Asurer Mary K. Fvones M. Eltate Fleck

Yanan Thinks He Shines But Dampened by Polite Hearts

Fragmentary line reads as a reflection on self value and social restraint. It hints at a person named Yanan who believes himself bright yet is sobered by communal politeness, suggesting inner conflict between ego and acceptance.

Stratford League to Elect New Officers Meeting

The Stratford League of Women Voters will hold its annual meeting at the Eylxcopalchure parish house in Stratford tomorrow night at 8. Miss Murray Norton Murray, state organizer, will speak on What the League of Women Voters has done for Ma. This will be her first Stratford appearance as state organizer. Election of officers will be held and yearly reports read. Miss Edith Hastings, president, will preside. Refreshments will be served.

Stratford League of Women Voters Eylxcopalchure Parish House Stratford Mijayeg Norton Murray League of Women Voters Mise Murray Stratford League Edith Hastings

Scoring turmoil overruns New York baseball standings

The article reports chaotic scoring during Yankee games in New York with President Ban Jdokngon of the Asessean takeover of scorekeeping. Officials claim this season’s officiating has been worse, intensifying threats to game integrity.

New York Ban Jdokngon Asessean Loagine Spa4

Sister Mary Walburga O'Brien Dies After 14 Years in St Mary’s Convent

Sister Walburga O'Brien, 2 sister in St Mary’s convent Pem broke street, died yesterday after a two week illness. Born in Ireland 1869, she professed in Ennis 1871 and came to the United States with Irish nuns to Middletown, Connecticut, later serving in the local convent for 36 years. Funeral set for Thursday.

Mary Walburga O'Brien St. Mary's Convent Pembroke Street Walburgs Ireland Ennis Middletown Conn Mixsignary Park

Solemn Requiem Service and Burial Planned

A funeral Mass was held at St Mary's church at 3 o'clock in the morning, followed by burial at St Michael's cemetery. The service featured a solemn requiem and was attended by mourners from the local community.

St .Mary's ‘Church St. Michael’s Cemetery

Girls Friendly Society guests enjoy Halloween party

The Girls Friendly Society of St. Pauls Episcopal Church held a surprise Hallo w e en gathering at the home of WM William St Comley on Crown Street Monday night. A marshmallow roast and Halloween games followed a decorative setting. Attending were Mrs. George M. Geisel, Mrs Witbur Sanford, Mrs Tyler, Mrs Travis and many others including Miss Lena Wurm Miss Mary Ainley Miss Beatties Fox Miss Holythe Brooke Miss Margaret Swales Miss Marion Milly Miss Clara Mills Miss Lilian Hartley Miss Larson Miss Elva Amorsen Miss Dorothy Reich and Mrs William H Combey.

Girls Fris Ily Society Girl Friendly Society St. Paul's Episconal William St. Comley Crown: Street Lorraine Phillip Lilian Brown May An: Bilas William H. Combey

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Church Club Coens The Delphian Society Payne A. Winter Seaview Averuue A -Wallowe'en West End Congregational Church RED Cross Yanan League Mary Che D Read Co Beacon Lawrence Goodyear Ward - Davidson Ward-Davidson
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