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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1922

Page

8

City to revive Christmas Eve caroling statewide plan

The Board of Recreation seeks choir and club groups to cover districts for a city wide caroling event at six and eight o clock on Christmas Eve. Songs include Silent Night, It Came Upon a Midnight Clear, and Adeste Fideles. Salvation Army announces plans for Christmas relief including baskets for seven hundred poor families and gifts for 500 children along with coal, wood, groceries and clothing. Dr John R F Mott of the International Committee of the YMCA will address world topics December 5 at 6 30 pm in the Stratfield Hotel main ballroom, drawing business delegations from Greenwich, New Haven, Derby, Hartford and nearby towns for the dinner. Tickets available through the local YMCA.

Board of Recreation P. V Salvation Army John RF. Mott International Guamiliee Dee Sth Stratfield Hotel Mott Bridgeport Greenwich New Haven Derby Hartford de. Mott

Tiger Clemenceau Eyes Speech in Washington Visit

Georges Clemenceau rests in Washington after a busy day, meeting President Harding at the White House and planning a key address on world peace with American cooperation. He will speak in Philadelphia and Chicago before returning to France, with a cordial meeting with former President Wilson noted.

Washington Georges Clemenceau Harding White House Clemenceau Anto Philadelphia Chicate Gaul Wison M. Clemenceau Southern Society Continental Memorial Hall

Lafayette Declines Christmas Day Football Invitations

Easton Pa December report Lafayette has declined invitations to play football on Christmas Day in San Diego and Fort Worth. He also said arrangements are completed for a game with Pittsburgh on October 6.

Easton Lafayette San Diego Cal Fort Worth Tex Pittsburgh

Public Safety Joint Meeting Held Here

Public safety leaders from American Railway Express and New Haven Railroad held a joint meeting at Bridgeport Terminal club rooms. Edwin V. Conwell urged accident prevention, noting care could prevent many mishaps. Other speakers included C. N. Woodward and Frederick Mitchell. out of town guests also attended.

American Railway Express Company New Haven Railroad Bridgeport Sammuel Amert Express Frederick Mitchell E. M. Harris New Haven J. R. Brennan American Express Company J. Stanley Todd The Express Messenger Irvin A. Guerin American Express

Dr Coon Endorses Christmas Seal Sale in Bridgeport

Dr William H Coon legal health officer endorses the Christmas Seal Sale praising tuberculosis work by Visiting Nurse Association and urging community support. He notes 5 percent of funds support local TB care and cites Christy Matheson’s recovery story and a benefits program. Also names boxing card at Commonwealth Sporting Club featuring Catena Darcy Lyons McFarland Cooney Fiorio.

William H. Coon Visiting Nurse Association Ares Our Visitins Nurse Association Christy Math Suranac Lake Bridgeport Elmer Havens Henry Catena Willie Darcy Commonwealth Sporting Club Tony Lyons Jack McFarland Johnny Cooney Pete Fiorio

Red Pepper Rub Promises Quick Rheumatism Relief

An advertisement touts Red Pepper Rub as a safe quick fix for sore stiff joints. It claims intense heat from peppers relieves pain within three minutes and promises genuine Bowles branded jars carried by druggists.

Bowles

Lincoln Hotel Opens With Dine of Forty City Scribes

About forty newspaper men gathered at the Hotel Lincoln on Gold Street for a formal opening dinner hosted by proprietor Bill Hogan and partner Jake. Toasts praised the new hotel, its central location, and its management, with speeches by George B. Clark and others. The event featured readings and light humor, ending with praise for the Lincoln as a new center for newspaper交流 and exchange.

Lincoln Gold Street Alpine Hotel Bill” Hogan The Times George James Megovers Andy Gump Frea Timee Dad Bar Eudlier Richard Howell Sunday Herald Bil” Hoan Jake Lincoln Hotel

Three groceries robbed in separate Monday night incidents

Michael Robstock at 1828 Seaview reported a break in at his Grand Confectionery Store where a wired screen was ripped from a cellar door and $4, candy, and cigarettes taken. Meyer Shapiro at 91 Brewster Street said groceries valued at $10 were stolen. Santino Market at 1550 Main Street reported the cash drawer emptied of $6. No trace of an automobile stolen from Judson Creamery by Connecticut Co. officials found. Also, welterweight Tommy Louchlin of South Brook is set to fight Cowboy Padgett in Tulsa in a ten round bout.

Michael Robstock Seaview Meyer Shapiro Brewster Santino 1550 Main Street Judson Cremue Connecticut Co ER. O Tommy Louchlin South Brookis Biow Cowboy Padgett Oklahoma Tulsa Okla

Moshier and Stevens Sued by Girl in New Haven Suit

George Stevens and George Moshier both of Devon were named defendants in a civil case filed yesterday in the Superior Court of New Haven by Mary Johnson’s father through Samuel Rickels of Milford. The 17 year old alleged victim claims damage to reputation and personal injuries. Defendants’ property was attached as another suit is expected for damages and loss of services of his child.

George Stevens George Moshier Devon Mary Johnson Noble Avenue Superior Court of New Haven Samuel Rickels Milford

Holden Hall offers community night with music and dance

Holden Memorial Hall hosts a Saturday evening program starting at eight o'clock featuring Olivet church choir directed by Miss Ethel M. Pigg with soprano Mrs. Robert R. Rosan and other vocalists, a reader Lorena Robbins, a duet by Auriel Bellicl and Gareth Spear, and dancing by Miss Benita V. Slocum's pupils. The Wabash orchestra led by Paul Blackman plays after the performances. admission is free for residents of the community.

Holden Memorial Hall Olivet Congress Tional North Avenus Bain Street Olivet Church Choir Ethel M. Pigg Robert R. Rosan Jennie PitzRoy Wellington F. Butler Robert W. Butt Lorena Robbins Auriel Bellicl Gareth Spear Benita V. Slocum Wabash Orchestra Paul Blackman S. A. Blackman A. B. Whitney E. T. Buckingham, Jr

Four Political Clubs Elect Officers Tonight

Four district clubs will elect officers this evening. The Sixth District Republican Club meets at Madison avenue and Charles street with James Turner as president. Other elections occur at the Eighth District Democratic club led by John J. McGuiness, the Fourth District Republican Women’s club, and the Third District Democratic club.

Republican Club Inc Madison Avenue Charles Street James Turner Democratic Club John J. McGuiness Republican Women's Club

Three divorce petitions filed in New Haven court

Three divorce petitions were filed in the Superior Court of New Haven yesterday naming Bridgeport Stratford and Milford residents. Ella L. Nagy of Milford seeks a divorce from Paul J. Nagy of New Haven alleging intolerable cruelty. Mary E. Wright of Milford seeks a divorce from Earl H. Wright of Millmantic alleging cruelty. Grace M. Starr of Stratford seeks a divorce from Royal T. Starr of Billford on the same grounds.

Bridgeport Stratford Milford Superior Court of New Haven Ella L. Nagy Paul J. Nagy Mary BE. Wright Earl H. Wright Millmantic Grace M. Starr Royal T. Starr Bill ‘Ford

Fat Actress Says Marmola Tablets Help Weight Loss

An actress credits Marmola Prescription Tablets with easy weight reduction and urges readers to use the tablets periodically. The ad promises fat control and claims safety with a Detroit address for orders or trials.

Plan Minstrel Show At Gaylord Sanatorium

A minstrel show by the Jolly Ten will be held at Gaylord Farm Sanatorium Wallingford Connecticut Saturday evening December 9. The event is arranged by Henry Neale and Henry Braunstein with support from Salts Textile Mfr Co employees for patients and staff. Transportation by automobile from Bridgeport is arranged and donations of cars are requested to aid attendance.

Lord Farm Wallingford Conn Mtg. Co Jolly Ten Walter Bevan Reva Messrs Tom McGuire Charles Cooper George Wilkinson Fred Rowlinson Joseph Warren James Pollard Wilfred Walker Arthur ‘Tompson Peter Burns Artur Thorp Bridgeport Automobiles Folndly Salts Textile Mfr. Co Tienry D. Neal Henry Mraunstein Neale Goddard Avenue

Coburn Harvard Captain Emerges From Cambridge

Cambridge item notes L Coburn as captain of the Harvard team, with Coburn identified as captain of the squad and described in terse terms indicating leadership role.

Coburn Harvard Cambridge L. Coburn

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