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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1920

Page

5

War Risk head Cholmeley Jones to speak at United Church

Col Richard Cholmeley Jones, director of the War Risk Insurance Bureau, speaks at Bridgeport United Church Community Forum about the bureau, its aims, and related questions. Local American Legion backing secures his appearance. he comes from a noted literary family.

United Concrecational Church Broad and Gilbert Streets William Horace Daly D. D Dr. Day Wolstenholme Woodman C. B Forum Musical Prebrie le al Vernon Cornetlat Elmer Beardsley Cholmeley—Jones Europe United States Washington United Church Community Forum Philo C. Calhoun American Legion Col Cholmeley-Jones Bridgeport Richard Gilder Cholmeley- Jones Richard Watson Gilder Century Magazine Jeannette L. Gilder

Vested Choir Plans Special Sunday Service at 4 45

The vested choir of St John s Fulsco parish will present its final musical program of the season on Sunday afternoon at 4 45 o clock. The program includes hymns anthems and a Bach Toccata and Fugue in D minor among selections featuring works by Parker Shackley and Gaudy style.

Sunanay St. John's Fulsco‘pal Church Horatio Porkers Gadsby Shackley Jesus Parker Mozart Bach

Will Admit 10 to Brotherhood at St George's Church

At 10 30 a m service tomorrow St George's Church will admit ten men to the Brotherhood of St Andrew, a probationary chapter formed in the parish a year ago. The Rt Rev B C Acheson will visit at 7 30 p m to confirm 27 candidates, the largest class in ten years.

St. George's Church Clinton and Redwood Avenues H. D Kelly St. Andrew's Brotherhood Acheson St George's Church Brotherhood of St. Andrew B. C. Acheson St. George's Parish

Park Street Congregational Church Welcomes New Members

The May Communion marks the sixteenth year of Dr. Gerald H. Beard's pastorate at Park Street Church. New members will be received as Dr. Beard speaks on The Leadership of Christ. Afternoon subscription drive supports Congregational Missions and the home church budget. An illustrated World Survey of Missions lecture follows at eight with hymn pictures and a reception for new members and the minister.

Park Street Park Street Congregational Church Gerald H. Beard Beard Christ Kippa Nu Club Young People's Society Church World Movement World Survey of Missions United States Dr. Beard America Greenland Ladies’ Union Stainer

Diocletian Abdicates Throne On May Day In 905 AD

A former Roman emperor abdicated the throne on May 1, 905 in Nicomedia before soldiers and the people. In the 21st year of his reign Diocletian said he would prefer tending cabbages planted at Salona to resuming power, if he could show them.

Diocletian Nicomedia Salone

State milk regulations take effect today

Regulations adopted by the state milk regulations board go into effect today controlling pasteurization plants, affecting construction and requiring employees to undergo physical examinations.

State Milk Regulations Board

Prof Strout to Direct Grace Church Chorus in Fairfield

Prof Herbert A Strout will become organist and musical director beginning May 1. A 25 voice chorus from Fairfield County Musical Association plus Grace church singers will perform with high artistic aims and gospel emphasis. Notable selections include Seek Ye the Lord and Oh Be Joyful in the Lord. Mrs Strout will sing My God My Father While I Stray. Strangers and visitors welcome.

Grace M. E Fairfield Clinton Avenues Joseph L. Guernsey Bible School Epworth League Herbert A. Strout Fairfield County Musical Association Grace Church Prof. Strout

Wheeler heads Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce slate

The newly elected directors met at Brooklawn Country Club last night. D Fairchild Wheeler was named president with four vice presidents including Sumner Simpson B S Wolfe Wm T Hincks and Ansus H MacKenzie. H R Terrill was treasurer. Committees were formed to explore a junior chamber and to raise Bridgeport’s building fund quota with chairmen B D Pierce Jr and William T Hincks respectively.

Chamber of Commerce Brooklawn Country Club D. Fairchild Wheeler Sumner Simpson B. S. Wolfe Wm. T. Hincks Ansus H. MacKenzie H. R.terrill B.S B.D. Pierce, Jr William T. Hincks Chaiman George E. Crawford Fred Atwater Clarence E. Bilton

Nightingale’s Love Song Fades After Hatch New Nest Beats

A fragment from the Book of Wonders notes how male birds sing to woo hens during nest building and hatching. Once young birds hatch the song becomes a croak of anxiety. The male then resumes wooing to start another nest and raise another family.

Mr. Nightingale Book of Wonders Bureau of Industrial Education Fee Washington DO

Universalist Church Omits Evening Service

Universalist Church cancels evening service with sermon by Rev. Hal T. Kearns at the morning service. A stereopticon show on the church’s work for colored students at Suffolk Normal Training School will be presented during Sunday school. Young People's Christian Union to elect officers at 6:30 pm.

Broad Street Hall. Kearns W. A. Dalton New World King’s Highway Spring Street Noble Avenue Philippines Hal T. Kearns First Universalist Church Universalist Church Suffolk Normal Suffolk Young People's Christian Union Universalist Woman's Club

Milford News Highlights School Exhibition and Community Plans

More than 300 visitors attended the Milford Central Grammar school exhibition featuring folk dances Indian club drill violin vocal and piano selections Maypole dances and a patriotic sketch. Enrollment stands at 769 pupils with 17 nationalities represented. Community notices include a newspaper delivery price increase and a town meeting to form a federation of men’s clubs.

Milford Central Grammar School Holbeck Central Grammar E School

May Day labor prospects across Europe contrast with US May Day

May Day revival unrest spans Europe with potential 24 hour Paris strike and a general French railway walkout. Belgium joins a four hour May Day strike. Germany Spain and Austria show limited activity after the Kapp upheaval. Italian centers report ongoing April strikes while Vienna notes 70000 industrial workers on strike but no May Day plans.

Paris Congress of French Railway Workers France General Federation of Labor Belgium Spain Germany Twig Vienna Austria

Sensible Baby Wardrobe Guide From The Baby's Own Section

Simple clothing choices help Baby stay comfortable and happy. The guide recommends affordable, sensible outfits and delaying finer wear until growth allows. It lists a sample outfit and prices, then notes supplementary nursery furniture and care items available in the Baby's Own Section on the 3d floor.

Embroidered summer dresses and voile sacks in pastel tones

Dresses of poplin and voile come with embroidery and kimono sleeves, offering a distinguished air. Fine dresses priced from $3.50 and voile sacks from $2 to $2.73 feature white pink or blue fabrics and attractive patterns.

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