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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1920

Page

6

Bridgeport Briefs Highlight Local Civic Activities

Second District Republican club presented a fountain pen to representative-elect W F Kilpatrick. A Hermit? club planned an intensive Christmas drive for the city’s poor. Western Connecticut schoolmasters held a round table at the YWCA. Danbury High School inspection proposed. Alpheus Winter elected to lead the Manufacturers Association. Stratfield booth praised at housing exhibit. Recreation board to form a Dramatic club at Chamber of Commerce hall. Buckingham to speak at Yale Club January 12. Chamber of Commerce gains 42 new members in three weeks. Charities department employs 25 men on Hillside repairs.

Western Connecticut W. C Danbury High School Chamber of Commerce Charities Department Ome John Krogh Ort Conn United States OF Anprica District of Ber District Court of Jamiars Dare Feld Clinton United Eaten New Haven

Obituary: Johanna Flynn Funeral Services Held Today

The funeral services for Johanna Flynn were conducted this morning from her home at 8:30 and at St. Charles church at 9 o clock. A requiem high mass was celebrated by Rev. John Moran Rev. Thomas P Gloster and Rev. P J McGivney with Ave Maria at offertory and mass Face to Face by Francis Rock. Pallbearers were Jeremiah Flayes Rapolian Raycote Richard May Ed Mortis and Patrick Mc Queenie. Burial followed at St. Michael's cemetery with Rev. John Moran officiating.

Johanna Flynn St. Charles’ Church John Moran Thomas P. Gloster P. J. McGivney Francis Rock Jeremiah Flayes Rapolian Raycote Richard May Ed. Mortis Patrick McQueenie Burral St. Michael's Cemetery Rev Feinting

Eze Pictures At Oliver Church In Bridgeport

Tomorrow at 7 20 p m the minister Dr Herbert Brown will show lantern slides on Buddhism including rare photographs by Dr Chuan from a Chinese expedition to Tibet. Also church school teachers meet for monthly conference with supper at 6 30. Howard Speer will lead the session.

Herbert Brown Chuan Thibet Howard Speer

When A Girl Marries Continued At The Box Office

Evvy flirts and Tom Mason vies for Donna Anna as a city theater night unfolds. Jim’s attentions on Evvy challenge Donna Anna’s trust while she weighs friendship with men against marriage. A pivotal moment tests loyalty, longing, and the meaning of “my man” in a changing relationship.

Evvy Jim Donna Anna Ike Tommy Tom Sir Thomas Mine Tom Mason Jimmie Phoebe Neal Torr Mason Thad Phoebe’e Dick West Celi Tommy Thermidor Pierre Walgrave Betty

Betty Beckons For Answers In Quiet Return Home

A fragment from a dramatic scene follows Betty as she contemplates her life with Jim and his controlling stance. Annie recalls past experiences and hidden feelings while the tense moment outside their home leads to Terry’s protective arrival and a direct question about learning the truth.

Aving Morgan Jim Anne Tim Terry Betty Annie

Hidden Hope Restores a Stranded Woman

In Washington a reform bureau meeting discussed rescuing the motion picture industry from perceived moral perils and shaping it as a vehicle to spread biblical messages. The dialogue hints at a rescued woman awaiting rest as Terry contemplates the news.

International Reform Bureau Washington

Backache Relief with St Jacobs Oil Promises Fast Pain Exit

An advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as a magical yet harmless remedy for backache lumbago sciatica and rheumatism. A single application allegedly relieves soreness and stiffness within fifty counts with no skin burning and immediate comfort claimed. The pitch urges readers to obtain a trial bottle at any drug store.

St. Jacobs

Corset Sale Offers Big Reductions on Four Makes

A local department store promotes a large reduction on its special corset line. The display includes four makes tailored for the shop with a satisfaction guarantee. Sizes in each lot vary, and shoppers are urged to check for their fit on the second floor rear.

S M Co Corsets Offer Reducing and Special Pink Brocaded Versions

S M Co advertises reducing corsets with adjustment straps and four hose supporters in sizes 21 through 32 at 2.00. A special pink brocaded coutil corset features spoon steel, good boning, lace trim, four hose supporters, and sizes 19 through 26 priced at 2.00.

S-M Co

Toweling and Table Cloth Advertisement

An advertisement touts Startex crash toweling as half linen with a red border, soft absorbent and heavy mercerized cloths. It offers two yard towels at 25 cents and special table cloths with heavy mercerized centers and decorative designs for 2.39 dollars.

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Bridgeport Briefs Second District Repubblican Club W. F Kilpatrick Manufacturer¢ Association Alpheus Winter Stratfield Road George 8. Hawley Mr. Winter Iabor Board Lbrary the Stratfield Board of Recreation Chamber of Commerce Assembly Hall State Street B. T. Buckingham New York Claim Association Yale Club Eze Oliver Church Vather Duffy ST. Paul's St. Paul's Episcopal Church Father — [Utty Mr. Root Father Duffy United States District Court District of Connecticut David Schlesinger Bridgeport Fairfield Tle County Court House Hridgeport Conn Wa. m Iohn Keogh Hidgeport Cons Dee Henry Schwartz Ridgeport John Keogh Victor Fitrine Wirfeld Connecticut Schurze Count Court House William J. Hayes Edwin L. Smith U. S. Atty Federal Bidg Hartford Main St, Bridgeport Dillon Main St Hartford, Conn Bridgeport, Conn Rue St., Cecile Paris Neolin O’sullivan National Shoe Repair Main Street Col State St. Bar The Consumers’ League B’p’t. Gas Light Co Bridgeport Consumers’ League Baily Smith=Murray Co Airfield Ave SM Co Wearwell SM. Co Smith Murray T.L. Watson & Co Main and John Streets Stock Exchange Margaret John Gallagher Stratford Ave Noble James St. Barnum M. J. Gannon John Street Vine St George P. Potter Broad Street Hawley & Wilmot Undertakers Lafayette St George B. Hawley Washington Terrace Edward H. Wilmot Clinton Ave New York Naugatuck England Sanitary Bedding Co Harral Ave Pactory Catherine ST Charles L. Dennis Barnum State St Henry H. Joseph F Lieberum & Heath Austin St South Av Telephone the Times
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