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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1921

Page

8

National Commander Woodside to Visit Harris Post VFW

National Commander Robert G Woodside, veteran of the Aisne Marne and Meuse Argonne battles, will visit Raymond W Harris Post 145 VFW at 161 Washington Ave. A six to eight reception precedes a banquet with dignitaries including Judge Bartlett and Mayor Wilson invited.

Woodside R. W. Harris Post Robert G. Woodage Neterats of Raymond W. Harris Washington Avenue Capt. Woodside Susaner Simpson Nartlett Wider Poster Frank Miller DeVer G. Warner Seward B. Price Wilson Altere E. Lavery Walter B. Lasha Elka Knights of Columbus Chamber of Commerce United Spanish War Veterans Cty Matt Saunders Polls Arthur F. Bennett Westmaster Mayor Wilson Woodsige Uncle Sam Robert G. Woodside Ie Veterans of Foreign Wars United ‘States

Sunday Church Services and Schedules Across Town

A long list of Sunday services across multiple churches including United Churches on Gilbert Street and Park Street Congregational. The piece catalogs mass times, sermon topics, baptism and Sunday school details, and special events such as picnics and youth rallies with numerous pastors and parishes named.

Sacred Heart Graduation Likely One of Largest Classes

One of the parish's largest classes will graduate next Sunday at 4 o'clock in Sacred Heart church. Fifty of sixty-nine graduates will enter high school. Sermon by Rev Peter W McLean, prizes and diplomas by Rev Dr R F Moore, with Rev Mooney and Rev Sullivan assisting. Procession, vespers, diplomas, and benediction follow, with a long list of graduates named.

Sacred Heart Church Thomas Mooney Peter W. McLean St Mary's Church Milford RF. Moore Father Mooney John Sullivan Sacred Heart Peter FP. McLean Star of the Sea R. F. Moore Lonor Eileen Mercedes O'Connor Heyn Elizabeth Gomperts Julia Marie McCarthy Mary Elizabeth McCarthy Mary Agnes Linders Mary Cornelia Neary Agnes Eileen McGuire Joseph Patrick Conroy William Francis Lynders Katherine Elizabeth Smith Mary Dorothy O'Brien Roselyn Agnes O'Neill Myra Marie Pendergast Truth Elizabeth Powers Sadie Grace Rowland Marguerite Lucille Ryan Mary Theresa Sheehan Kathryn Elizabeth Smith Irene Margaret Sullivan Catherine Elizabeth Stone Willam Henry Sullivan Jane Florence Tarrant Gladys J Catherine Tierney Anna Francis Walsh Alice Lillien Whalen

Hemlocks Benefit Dancing Party At Brooklawn

Six hundred invitations went out for a Service Club dance at Brooklawn Country Club on Friday July 1 to raise funds for the Hemlocks home for convalescent children. Mrs Kenneth W McNeil leads the drive as donors support the healthful care, nourishment, and two week stays for invalid kids. Bolton and Cepriano’s orchestra will play with refreshments served under decorated ballrom. The Service Club officers and committee heads guide the event with Miss Betty Haven as general chair.

Brooklawn Country Club Kenneth W. McNeil Bolton and Cepriano Orchestra New Haven Service Club Betty Haven Dorothy Northrop Anna Swinnerton Lorraine Armstrong Margaret Neithercut Maud Jennings Sherman Windsor

Bridgeport Girl to Wed in New York

Miss Magion Ethel Boone of Fairfield avenue will wed Louis S. Jacobson of Wooster Mass in a Broadway Central Hotel ceremony in New York. The bride and bridal party, attire details, venue decor, and post ceremony reception outline the elaborate social event with guests expected from Providence Wooster and Boston. The couple plans a motor honeymoon and a Wooster home after August 15.

Broadway Central Hotel Broadway New York City Magion Ethel Boone Michael Boone Fairfield Avenue Louis S. Jacobson Max Jacobson Wooster Mass Lena Boone Frieda Pliner Providence Marion Salwitz Mae Boone Boston Rose Unosky Beatrice Sapakie White Plains Beatrice Boone Roxbury Mica Anna Jacobson Sally Pliner Mr. Jacobson Ben and Irving Pliner Harold S@witz Nathan Jacobson Edward Deutch M. Jacobson & Son Vooster

Local social notes feature dinners and visits across town

Mrs De Ver C Warner hosts a Brooklawn Country Club dinner before the moving pictures. Others hosting include George S Stanford J T Roche Mr and Mrs Charles G Williams A Tuttle and B D Herriman. Mrs Charles Lindsay hosts a noon luncheon yesterday. Helen Johnson heads to New York Woodstock hotel with Dorothy Gaylord to attend Broadway shows. Ruth E Cable back from Africa to Stratford this summer. Mr and Mrs J H Robinson entertain relatives from China. Mr and Mrs S C Jones host Mrs Andrew MecKaigh and Jennie of Milwaukee Wisconsin for several days. Agnes Olsen hosted by G A Olson ahead of July. Barnum Service Center tennis club plans a meeting to form a two-group tournament post July 1. M Herman and Mrs Feinstein host friends for a few days. Alice Fairbanks returns home.

de Ver C. Warner Brooklawn Country Club Moving Pictures George S. Stanford J. T. Roche Charles G. Williams A| Tuttle B. D. Herriman S. C. Jones Fairfield Avenue Andrew MecKaigh Jennie Milwaukee Wis G. A. Olson Davidson Street Agnes Olsen

Six Hundred Singers Shine At City Mass Chorus Concert

The high school auditorium hosted a mass chorus of six hundred singers under Fritz G K Weber. Soprano Biss Melvena Fassemore from New York impressed, while Cecil Urling violinist delivered technical pieces to thunderous applause. Mayor Clifford B Wilson and Major Carl Lentz spoke on civic music and the Saengerbund.

Fritz G. K. Weber Biss Melvena Fassemore New York City Mas Passemore Cecilurleigh Clifford B. Wilson Bridgeport Carl Lentz Newark Saenger United States Lenis Saengerbund America

Divorce actions continue as cases detail domestic abuse

In a Brooklyn court judge Keeler hears the divorce action of Frederica W Lentsch against August Lentach. Frieda Guttman Moskowitz, of 1176 Norman Street, Alexandria, alias Morris Mosko wit, alleges cruelty by her husband who beat her for soup meat and for not rising early to work. He earned $20 weekly and gave all to him. He chased her with a broom into a two family hall at 2605 North Avenue until a neighbor intervened. They married in February 1920 when she was 16 and she left four months later.

Frederica Wlentsch August Lentach Danbury Keeler Frieda Guttman Moskowitz Norman _ street Alexandria Morris Moskowit North Avenue Louis Snow

Successful Lawn Fete by Opportunity Club Draws Crowds

The Opportunity club hosted a hot day lawn fete and card party at Fred W. Tracy’s home to raise funds for church mortgage relief. Ten card tables, indoor and lawn games, booths with homemade foods, and costumed acts drew attendees. proceeds support Universalist church finances and charity.

Opportunity Club Fred W. Tracy Fairwell Avenue Universalist Church Mortzage Beatrice Marsh Margaret Hughes Albert Hopkins Armand Grace Dirknaut Natalie Middlebrook Rhoda Sharps Sara Lindsay Margaret Adams Charlotte Fenno Emmet Beard

Sermon Theme at King's Hi Congregational Church

The King's Hi Congregational Church at Spring Street and Noble Avenue will host a morning sermon titled How to Overcome the Extremest Difficulties of Life at 11 o'clock Sunday. Mrs. Robert W. Brown will sing We Would See Jesus by Sheppard during the service.

King’s Hi Congregational Church Spring Street Noble Arenue Robert W. Brown Jesus Sheppard Aflac Allee Jenntaps

Mills Averill Wedding at St John's Today

Miss Dorothy Averill daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Averill will wed John Mills son of Mr and Mrs W F Mills at St John's Episcopal church tonight at seven. Bridesmaids wear pink organdy and carry roses while maid of honor wears pink with blue accents. The groom is from Nichols and the couple will reside there after a honeymoon whose destination is kept secret. Several pre nuptial events have honored the bride elect with parties and celebrations.

Dorothy Averill Charles Averill Stratford Avenue John Mills W. F. Mills Nichols St John's Episcopal Church Miss Averill Marion Johnson Dorothy Fox N. Jui Eleanor Mills Elizabeth Hamison Maxwell Grifith Mr. Mills West Auan Sitney Miner New London Raymond Hall Newtown Clarence Cooper Fred Soheil New Jersey Averill Scar College Poughkeepsie N. Y Mills Yale University Mariias

Old Fashioned Fourth of July Revival Planned in Beardsly Park

The Junior Chamber of Commerce in Beardsly Park plans a mass meeting on the Fourth of July featuring patriotic songs the Declaration of Independence reading and a patriotic address. It aims to revive traditional ideals with new foreign-born perspectives and reduce emphasis on fireworks and athletics. Co-operating groups include the YMCA Board of Education Board of Recreation Public Library and others.

Chamber of Commerce Beardsly Park Junior Chamber of Commerce

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