Maternal death rate higher in U S in 1921 report
Washington September 16 statistics from the Children's Bureau show the United States had a higher maternal mortality rate in 1921 than most foreign nations. The birth mortality stood at 6.1 per 1000 live births, with Belgium and Chile recording higher rates. Infant mortality remained comparatively lower at 76 deaths per 1000 live births, among nations with several lower rates including Denmark 73 and Australia 66.
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Washington
United States
Children's Bureau
Department of Labor
Belsham
Chile
Cormer
Denmark
Natermark OY
Australia
Sweden
Norway
New Zealand
National Chemical Exposition Opens in New York City
The annual National Chemical Exposition opens today at Grand Central Palace in New York City. Organizers expect large attendance, with exhibitors showcasing innovations in chemistry and related industries.
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Grand Central Palace
New York
City
Annual High School Athletic Fund Drive Opens Today
The Bridgeport High School annual athletic association fund drive begins today, organized by the association officers and conducted through the classroom rooms. The drive aims to raise funds to support athletic programs and activities across the school.
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H. S. Athletic Fund
Athletic Association
Bridgeport
Ductsantag
Association
Children Awarded Certificates for Summer Reading
About five to six hundred children received certificates for completing six books in the city library summer program at the high school. A Saturday afternoon program in the school auditorium featured branch librarians, an illustrated South America talk by Leo E. Miner, and selections. Counts by school show Lincoln two, Prospect six hundred sixty five, Sacred Heart sixty, Shettom thirty three, Webster twenty six, Beardsley nineteen, Jefferson sixteen, St. John's fifteen, St. Charles fourteen, Whittier twelve, Madison nine, Staples seven, Walter s onville six, Newfield five, St. Augustine five, St. Michael's five, Columbus five, Sacrament four, Sheridan three, Garfield two, Jackson two, and St. Mary's two.
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Lincoln
Prospect
Sacred Deart
Shettom
Webster
Black Rock
Frapkin
MckKinley Jey
Eagh
Bead
Beardsley
Eling Howe
Jefferson
Wheeler
St. John’s
St. Charles
Washington
Whittier
Maplewood
Uarnum
Madison
Staples
Waltersonville
Newfield
St. Augustine
St. Michael's
Columbus
Bryant
Sheriden
Garfield
Jackson
St. Mary's
Summerfield
Miss Mills
Miss Smith
Fashion's Forecast Pretty Little School Frock Pattern
Simple and pleasing frock design for girls aged 10 to 14 with easy construction. Pattern materials vary by size. 43-4 yards of 32 inch fabric and 24-4 yards binding for 8 year size. Send 15 cents via pattern department Bridgeport Telegram. if not received in five days, call Barnum 6100.
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Pattern Department
Bridgeport Telegram
Barnum 6100
St Luke's Church Plans Benefit Bazaar This Week
St Luke's Episcopal Church Wilmot and Connecticut avenues hosts its first fall bazaar at the parish house Thursday and Friday for the pew fund. The bar will open at 8 o'clock each evening with a home made foods gifts candy flowers and basketry sale. An local orchestra will provide music nightly. Committee chairs include Mrs J Sherry Mrs B Rice and many others.
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St., Luke's Episcopal Church
Wilmot
Connecticut Avenues
Church Pew Fund
Wham H. Jepson
E. Waterworth
J. Sherry
B. Rice
George Nichols
Jelliff
N. Larson
C. Williams
B. Bast
EK. Felix
Mullin
G. Paddick
T. Oakley
C. Parker
FR Oulmet
J. Danby
Prominent Irish Women to Speak in Bridgeport
Members of the Irish Republican Woman's Mission will speak at a Tass meeting in Colonial hall Fairfield avenue Bridgeport on Sunday evening September 23 under the auspices of the MacSwiney Council. Kathleen Brady Margaret O Doherty Linda Kearns and Kathleen Boland will attend. First hand accounts of Irish affairs and the recent elections will be given.
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Irish Republic Woman's Mission
United States
Bridgeport
Tass
Colonial Hall
Fairfield Avenue
MacSwiney Cowncil
Ace A
RT Re Mias
Kathleen Brady
Margaret O'Doherty
Linda Kearns
Kathleen Boland
Federation of Churches Plans Meetings in Connecticut
The Connecticut Federation of Churches outlines its schedule for the coming year. Events include the Connecticut Baptist Convention at First Baptist Hartford October 16 17 marking the centennial, the National Council of Connecticut Congregations at Springfield October 1 28, and a Methodist Quadrennial Meeting in Springfield May 1 31 1924 with New England Methodist members. Other gatherings in Bridgeport include the Presbyterian Synod of New England October 28 and the Universalist Society mid year conference November 14. Connecticut Universalist Convention mid year gathering November 14 and the Connecticut Conference of Social Works annual meeting in April or May.
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Connecticut Federation of Churches
Connecticut
Connecticut Baptist Convention
First Baptist Church of
Hartford
New Central Baptist ‘Church
Baptists of the State
National Council
National Counci of
Springfield
Mass
Mays
New England
Bridgeport
Presbyterian Synod of
Women's Universalist Missionary Societies of
Local Social Notes and Community Meetings Preview
Philo Calhoun of Park Avenue will host the regular Service Club meeting tomorrow at 8. Bridgeport youths Edward Ives Wadsworth Ives Billy Hawley and Frederick Shaw return to Loomis School Windsor tomorrow. Miss Sally Lavery of Fairfield visits friend in Torytown New York. Mrs James Robson of Elm Street Stratford hosts Helping Hand Circle meeting tomorrow at 2 30. Bridgeport Mandolin Club to give concert in Stratford Methodist Church hall tomorrow at 8. Bindport Oratorio Society opens rehearsal at Bridgeport High School auditorium tomorrow night at 7 15 directed by Frank Kasachan. Mrs William F F Blight hosts Wednesday Workers luncheon tomorrow at her home, attendees to telegraph acceptances to Barnum 1821. Attorney J Walter Schaffer and family have welcomed Mr and Mrs Thomas Scheffer of Meriden as guests this past week.
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Edward and
Wadsworth Ives
H.C. Ives
Billy Hawley
Willam Hawley
Frederick Shaw
Samuel C. Shaw
Bridgeport
Loomis School
Windsor
James Robson
Elm Street Stratford
Iking
Bridgeport Mandolin Club
Methodist Church Hall
Stratford
Congoli
Wiliam FF
The
United Church
Barnum
J. Walter Schaffer
Airfield Avenue
Scheffer
Thomas Scheffer
Meriden
Art League Opens Ann Hathaway Cottage Event
The Bridgeport Art League announces the opening of Ann Hathaway Cottage on September 19. Members will receive guests from 2 to 8 p.m. a luncheon will be served to members and visitors, with committee members present to welcome attendees.
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ART League
ANN Hathaway Cottage
League
League Will of the
Bridgeport
Phillip
Local dancing pupil to represent in New York contest
Under the title Cheer Up America a mammoth dancing contest will be held in New York City at the Apollo Theatre on Sunday evening October 14. The event, arranged by the National Stage Children's Association, aims to showcase talented children before top producers and managers with judges including Governor Alfred E. Smith, Wil R. Hays, Morenz Zlexfeld, George M. Cohan, and Ned Wayburn. Daniel C. Quilty's dancing school will send its star pupil to represent the city.
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America
New York City
Apollo Theatre
National Stage
Miss Rose L Reichert Weds W A Kaempfer at Home
The marriage of Miss Rose L Reichert of 603 Axcotte Street and William A Kaempfer of 606 Still Main Street occurred Wednesday morning September 12 at the bride’s home. Rev Carlyon of the Second Advent Christian church officiated. The bride wore heavy white silk with Spanish lace and carried white roses. bridesmaid Miss Reichert wore cocoa canton crepe and pink rosé. The couple left for a wedding trip and will reside at 2080 Seaview Avenue upon return.
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Rose L. Reichert
Axcotte Street
William A.,kaempfer
Maini Street
Carlyon
Second Advent Christian Church
Mise
Ruth Kaempfer
Misa Reichert
Kaempfer
Seaview Avenue
Advertising Club Opens Season With Social Tonight
The Pridgeport Advertising club announces the opening of its Tall and winter season with a social at the Business and Professional Women's club in the Liberty buildings on Main street. A dinner will be served at seven followed by an ad writing contest and dancing. Members will be accompanied by guests.
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Pridgeport Advertising Club
Business and Professional Women's Club
Liberty Buildings
Main Street
Tennessee State Fair Opens in Nashville and Kakima Pair
The annual Tennessee State Fair opens today in Nashville. The Washington State Pair at Kakima is also mentioned as part of the day’s events.
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Nashville
Washington State
Kakima
Local suspect charged in morning incident at Brey Street
A man identified as Andrew Smelter of 420 Myrtle Street was charged this morning following an incident on Brey Street. Authorities report unclear details but confirm an arrest was made and a court appearance scheduled.
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Andrew
Myrtle
Brey
Hats for Children Inexpensive Felt Hats For Youthful Style
A children's hat sale offers small felt hats for daily wear at 3.95 with velvet and shaggy felts in imported fabrics priced at 7.50. Youthful smart hats suitable for next year and adorable soft velvet options for tots are highlighted. Products are described as light and dark velvet shades with second floor access.
Gym Costumes and Bloomers for Middies at School
Readable remnants describe gymnasium apparel including navy serge bloomers and middies. Mentions pricing around 3.95 and 4.95 with phrases about girls, sizes, and floor activities. The text emphasizes school fitness and dress for girls in gym class.
Fashion's Shoes for College Girls
Fashion's Shoes for College Girls highlights comfortable yet fashionable footwear for women. It lists options including a black ooze slipper with straps and rounded toe, dress heels, walking oxford styles in brown and black calf, low heeled wing tips, and sports shoes in crepe rubber, with prices ranging from $6.50 to $11.50. Main floor.
Bathrobes for Young Ladies Going Away
A large array of eiderdown and blanket robes has arrived for students going away to school. robes come in every color and combination with wide satin bindings and silk cord belts to match. Some have long becoming collars while others are plain at the neck, all with silk frog fastenings.
Little Tot's Casey Robes for Children
A display of bath robes for little folks in the Children's Department offers a great variety and colors from light to dark. Prices range from two to four ninety five dollars, with sizes suitable for young children.
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Little Tot
Casey
The Smart Gingham Dress for Young Girls
The gingham and chambray dresses delight little girls as mothers buy them for first school attire. Panty dresses suit small children while plain frocks fit older girls. Finest fabrics and workmanship are noted in the dresses. Sizes provided.
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U.S
Mrs. Smith
Serei
ST. Luke's Church
Ruby M. Ayres
Janet Clegg
Rich Owen Selbey
Angus Jerrold
Bridgeport Post
Federation OF Churches
Philo
Calhoun
Park Avenue
Service Club
Sally “Lavery
Albert E. Lavery
Fairfield
Torytown
N.Y
Bindzeport Oratorio Society
Dgriggeport High School
Tomorow
Frank Kasachan
N. Y
Miss Rose'l. Reichert
W. A. Kaempfer
Advertising Club
Che D
Read Co
Children's Dept
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