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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1920

Page

12

Community event aids Hoover fund in Redding

The Woman's Civic League led by Mrs. S. C. Shaw hosted a Plymouth Rock themed sale and supper at the Community house to support the Near East starving children fund. Donations and a live chick prize boosted receipts to about 170 dollars, with 150 still awaiting confirmation.

Times Redding Woman's Civic League Plymouth Rock Petersons Noble Warner Mary Peterson

Venus the Fountain Retired After Years of Exposure

Fountain Venus, a marble statue in Boston Public Garden, has been sent to the Old Ladies' Home for preservation. Since 1861 she endured New England winters and icy spray, losing limbs and beauty. The sculpture now rests under the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities as a damaged but cherished relic.

Boston Venus Society For the Preservation of New England

Massachusetts National Guard to form 10000-strong division

Boston December 27 The Massachusetts National Guard will be recruited to a division of 10000 officers and enlisted men. The unit is said to be ready in time to accompany Vice President-elect Coolidge to the inauguration ceremonies in March.

Boston National Guard of Massachusetts Coolidge

Stratford social notes recount engagements and visits

Social column from Bridgeport area records engagements at Miss Reich and Elmer Cavelli wedding plans, Katharine Carpenter events, out of town guests, Christmas parties, and numerous local visitors including Mr. and Mrs. Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Beardsley, and several university and hospital figures. Notable details include party decor, orchestra, and gifts.

T. Rice Davis Fairmount Terrace Stratfield Edward Pica New York City Robert Sherman E. Cavelt Allen Beardsley Stratford East Haven Allen M. Beardsley Maplestreet Katherine Carpenter Elmer’ Cavelli Cavelti Wesleyan University Middletown Ionn

Delphian Club Christmas Party Planned by Stratford Chapter

Members of the Stratford Chapter of the Delphian society will hold a Christmas party at Miss May B. Curtis's home in Paradise Green on Thursday evening December 30. The event features a secret entertainment and seasonal decorations in red and green. Assistants include Mrs. H. K. Berry and Miss Eva Jewell. Officers are President Mrs. W. B. Cogswell, Vice President Mrs. C. E. Van Nest, Secretary and Treasurer Mrs. Thomas Taylor. Walter Curtis chairs the program and Nathan Wells handles publicity.

Stratford The Delphian Society May B. Curtis Paradise Green Curtis H. K. Berry Eva Jewell Abie T. Parsons

Card Party Given to Swell Piano Fund

A charity card party will be held Wednesday evening in The Stratfield sun parlors to raise funds for a piano at the Hebrew Orphan Asylum on Lafayette street. Thirty tables are reserved, with many prizes donated. The event is the third in a series by the society, with committee members listed. Also notes two free Department of Agriculture bulletins on care of farm implements.

Stratfield Hotel Stratfield Hebrew Orphan Asylum Asylum Lafayette Street Fannie M. Pious Elmer Fredenheim J. K Department of Agriculture

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Tad Buck Junge 115 Labeleyele Quamtity! Service Meigs & Co Arrow Meigs & C Outfitters Main ST Fairfield Ave Bridgeport, Conn Mesdames S. C. Shaw D. S. Sanford Frank Meehan Charles Hui LS Warner Bartlett Sanford H. &. Osborn EH. P. Sanford EB. M. Sanford H. S. Osborn H. 8. Barnes Archer Randolph Bradley A. G. Barnett B. Ckeefe H. C. McCollum Countess Turczynowics Misses Ruth Rumsey Alice Day Katherine Barnett Terhune Betty Shaw Wanda Turceynowiex John Carter E. P. Sanford Fred Shaw Tredding Singing Society Mark Twain Library Cunningham Mahree Kline Regeneau Star Spangled Banne Elfhorns Frederick F. Bullard Kentucky Joe Herman Smith William Tosenau Smith Chi Clough-Leishter Sir Arthur Sullivan Neidlinger Tallaby Herman’ Smith Jacob Bond Nish Klara Kline William Rosenan Mandalay P. Fredi Nash Oley A. G. Barnetts Pittsburgh Edding Jerseys Joss Barett Henbert Barnes New York W. F. Roseneau H. Sanford Osborn Redding Grange Gus Bergquist A. H. Sanford George O. Sanford Wm. Grouse Jease Sanford Raymond Cunningham L. C. Rumsay Charles Reynolds Ceres Pomona Milo Osborn Flora Steward Ruth Rumsey Episcopal Church Derby W. C. Sanford Cross Highway Lonetown Park Road B. B. Banks Putnam Park Town Hall Women's Civic League Eleanor Dayton Germantown Wilson Woman Sunset Hil Charles E. Moreho H. Reid Murphy Bethel Christ's Church Messenger Nsw Che Sanford Blumer Hubbell Waterbury, Conn C. H. Polland Seaview Avenue Carrie Reich Colorado Avenue Herman T. Goldblatt New Haven Miss Reich Speidel Anna Keenan Iranistan Avenue Beatrice Harrigan Daniel P. Harrigan French Street Miss Harrigan Indian Head Maryland Navy Bridgeport High School Bridgeport Art League Clinton Avenue Belle Fletcher Art League Ruth Greenwood Park Avenue Jessie Florida J. E. Beardsley Beardsley Avenue Stamford William Flanagan Chicago, Il S. S. Flanagan Fairfield Avenue George P. Farley, JR Lewis Street Clifford Buckley Baltimore J. F. Heaphy South Avenue House of the Brothers of the Holy Ghost Joseph Lynders, JR William Hope Mr. Hope University of Penn Edward V. Creagh Catherine Creagh Lewis Sttreet Walter Duggan Bronx Avenue Westerly, SR. 1 Carolin Warner Mildred North Main Street AL. Sperry Waterbray Frank B. Ballard Wood Avenue Robert Ferrett A.B. Macdoald Bridgeport Trust Co Santa Claus H. H. Hamilton Elliott Upson Hartford Upson Bethesda Hamilton Edward Hayes State Street Worcester Mass Esther and Frances Plaisted Portland Maine Rose Grann Harry Grann Elmwood Place Morris Fox Anna Ryburn Whitney Roland MA Pelsden James Clancy East Main Street W. Doolittle H. L. Hubbell Clifford L. Mason Hazelwood Avenue Guy M. Ward Pittsfield Mass Bernard Keating Park Place Walter Rutherford N. J Keating Rutherford Bridgeport Hospital California Delphian Club
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