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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1920

Page

19

Christmas visitors and local holiday events in Bridgeport

The column lists residents returning home for Christmas from Capri School Northamp ton and St Margarets Waterbury to Bridgeport, plus visits from Boston and New York. It notes a GE versus American Chain Co basketball game at Barnum avenue, theatre and social events, and numerous homecomings and community activities across churches schools and clubs.

Barnum Avenue General Electric American Chain Co

The Birthright Of Childhood Reflection And Social Notes

An essay argues for a carefree childhood to foster resilient adults, noting parental sacrifices create mixed memories. It praises youth happiness and warns burdens should not overwhelm young minds. The piece is followed by social notes: Katherine Evans Von Knoller of New York headlines an Opera club talk. Mrs. Davis hosts a tea and a small bridge party at Elmwood Place with Mrs. Hawley assisting.

Esther Mamie Katherine Evans von Klenner New York City National Opera Club Opera Clubs William Hawley John B. Hawley Davis Thomas Cullinan Elmwood Place Susan Hawley Sachem Road Brooklawn Park Bar

Local Girls Attend Sewing Class at Holyoke Coffee House

Miss Gladys J. Thomas daughter of Henry L. Thomas of 514 Central avenue conducts a sewing class weekly at the Skinner Community Coffee House in Holyoke. She is a Mount Holyoke College sophomore. The Coffee House, founded by the Skinner family in 1902, is a settlement house with a paid staff.

Gladys J. Thomas Henry L. Thomas Central Avenue Skinner Community Holyoke Thomas Mount Holyoke College Coffee House Skinner i Edith L. Knight Fairfield Mount Holyoke

City YMCA Older Boys Council Formed in Bridgeport

Bridgeport Y M C A members formed an Older Boys Council to cooperate with churches and Sunday schools. Paul Blanchard named vice president, Myron Nichols and Rev Coles on advisory board. Plans include six church basketball teams and a 1921 boys day across churches.

Y. M. C. A. Boys of Bridgeport Hartford Paul Blanchard Gordon Howes Schuyler Foster Marshall Lovegrove Myron E. Nichols Ted Coles Frederick Walker Harry Thornbury Philip Fare Harry Lyman Coles United Congregational Church Howard Spear Hincks Brothers

McClure Delivers Global View at High School Lecture

Samuel S. McClure spoke to a large audience at the High School Alumni lecture series on World Conditions Today. He cited his war front service for four nephews and two of his sons, and warned that rapid world upheavals threaten civilization, noting European expansion and rising Asiatic influence challenging Anglo-Saxon dominance.

High School Alumni Association High School Samuel S. McClure Mr. McClure McClure China Japan Turkey Hungary Germany England France Mexico Europe North South America Australia Africa Asia South America

Kayser Brand Women's Vests Sell Out Quickly

The Kayser star brand of women's vests drew early shoppers. last Saturday these garments sold out quickly, signaling strong demand and urging readers to shop soon for remaining stock.

Kayser” Star

Reduced Prices on Comfy Slippers in Felt and Moccasins

Price reductions apply to women's felt Comfy slippers at 2.25 and 2.50 with value 3.00, misses' felt Comfys 2.00 and 2.75 with value 2.25, children's felt Comfys sizes 6 to 44 at 2.00 with value 2.25, and children's moccasins at 2.25.

Local student excels in stamp sale

Elwood D. H. Carson, 17, of 216 Waurel Avenue, Bridgeport High School student, sold 12 747 Christmas Seals this year after starting in October and recieving 12 000 from Mra Elmer H Havens plus 747 from Bridgeport High School sale. He has placed about seventy five seals in stores and public places.

Elwood D. H. Carson Waurel Avenue D. C. Fon Bridgeport High School Boy Scout Troup Mraa Elmer H. Havens Carson Warner Brothers Meigs Upam Mary B. Helg B Shaw Arthur Watson H. Canfield Walter Lashar Paul Ricker Lewis Curtis Seals Carsoge

Wellesley Girls Refuse Berne Spaghetti Analogy

Wellesley College students mock foreign food comparisons and affirm New England bean tradition in a humorous contrast of cuisines. The report notes a lecture by Mr McClure explaining world conditions and threats to civilization, with all army conscientious objectors released from custody.

Wellesley Mass Wellesley College Boston New England Welle

Gift Suggestions for Him and Men's Accessories

A brief shopping list highlights men's leather bill folds priced from 1.75 to 8.50 and shaving sets in white ivory from 7.90 to 9.5. Also noted are ivory military brushes, hats and smoking stands ranging from 3.57 to 18.95.

Santa Claus Molino Kit Coney Ermine Morocco

For Her Silk Negligees and Gift Perfume Sets

Silk negligees offered in two prices 18.50 and 16.50. Large silk lined toilet sets priced 47.50 and 50.00. Perfumes sold in gift boxes ranging from 0.78 to 8.00. Items showcased in a single advertised listing.

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Fred Atwater Colorado Avenue Joel Goldwai Catherine Logan Charles Logan Fairfield Avenue Capri School Northampton Dorothy Sherwood Chalmers Avenue St Margaret's School Waterbury Joseph Stevenson Golden Hill Street Eugene F. Shea The Park Theatre Edward Spargo Noble Avenue Dartmouth College Hanover New Hampshire Columbus Celia Allen W. EF. Allen Lenox Avenue St. Joseph's Seminary Emmetsburg Maryland Stephen Horan J. J H. McNamara Lafayette Street Walter Reed Hospital Ines McNamara John Cullinan St. John’s Preparatory School Danvers Maas W. BE. Allen William Martin Bridgeport Hospital John W. Wheebler Beechwood Avenue Brooklawn Country Club Moving Pictures Viola Dana Beatrice Marsh Misa Eleanor Webster Brooklawn Avenue Catherine — Cullinan Smith College Main YALE Frank Wilmot Norman Leeds Conrad Lashar Jack Wheeler Macy Wheeler Pither Gerrish Laurel Avenue Forest Glen Miss Gerrish National Dark Seminary Tra Warner Park Place Roxbury Newell Smith Dartmouth University Hillside Home Joseph Weller John Loxsom Livingston F. W. Hebrens Matthew Weiler Morris M, Slotnick Seaview Avenue Harvard University Slotnick Harvard Sheffield Scientific Yale University C. L. Jones Charles Shapiro City National Bank T. Barrie Corrine Nirdlinger Benjamin Cathitman S. Alper Lillian Rosenstein Morris T. Horwitz Fred Levy Teaac Hillman Lawrence Finkelstone Abe Geduldig Lionel Levy Benjamin Shalet George T. Hatheway Clinton Avenue Mosaic Club Harold Adams Paradise Green Bridgeport Trust Co North End Madison School Sara Sherman Robert Hincks Henrietta Bishop Emily Sanford Norwalk B.I. Steinke Frank Braithwaite W. H. Brown Criterion Quartet Robert W. Brown Roland Mapelsden New Haven James Clancy East Main Street J. R. Topping Miss May William Street Noroton Conn Dr. Topping Special Army Hospital Tiffany Pap” Roth-Blum Reliable Jewelry Credit House Main St Gladys Thomas Y.M Edith Knight Noble Rockwell & Co Main Street Elm Street Sfoliday Berns Waterman
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