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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1920

Page

7

Campaign Planned to Extend Catholic Charitable Bureau Work

An enthusiastic Knights of Columbus meeting completed plans for a fundraising campaign to extend the Catholic Charitable Bureau. Rev. Matthew J. Judge presided, with over 50 participants from Catholic parishes and organizations pledged support including the Daughters of Isabella and the Knights of Columbus. The drive aims to build programs in family rehabilitation, child placement, juvenile welfare, and community classes, expanding efforts at St. Vincent's Community House aided by the National Catholic War Council. The present facility is inadequate, necessitating larger quarters.

Knights of Columbus Club Catholic Charitable Bureau Matthew J. Judge Knights of Columbus St Vincent de Paul Society Ancient Order of Hibernians Daughters of Isabela Queen's Daughters Ladies of Charity Daughters of Isabella Knights of Columbus Fame Matthew Judge Thomas Cullinan E. HB. Dilion George T. Kelly Chasx. Reynakis Victoria A. Larmour Henry Lee John FE St. Augustine’s Thomas Blessed Sacrament Charles Reynolds St. Mary's Peter Davey St. Charles H. L. Sullivan St. Patrick's Wiliam Hogan St. Peter's Stephen Horan Sacred Heart James Stone St. Vincent's Community House National Catholic War Council Elizabeth Daley Mary Doherty

Longfellow Tribute to a Lady with a Lamp

An excerpt reflects Henry Wadsworth Longfellow honoring heroic deeds and noble thoughts. It recalls wartime misery, trenches, wounded soldiers, and a Lady with a Lamp guiding through gloom, symbolizing heroic womanhood and enduring history.

Henry Wadsworth Tonsfellow Morence Nightingale Withou Lamp

Diamond Dyes Offer Simple Dyeing For All Fabrics

An advertisement claims Diamond Dyes let any woman dye garments and fabrics in a rich fadeless color. It promises perfect results on wool, silk, linen, cotton, or yarns with easy directions and a color card, even for first time users.

Rontiina Drugsisi

Community notices mix of socials and meetings across Bridgeport

Social events and organizational gatherings fill Bridgeport week with dinners, dances, and club meetings. Families and members from United Church, Olive Congregational, W C A, Jewish Women, Delphian Society and art leagues plan events, fundraisers, and lectures across May 14 to May 17, with guests including Smith College students and local civic leaders.

Danderine Claim Sparks Hair Health Hype

Promoters assert Danderine stops hair loss and removes dandruff after application. They boast every hair shows life vigor brightness and color with improved thickness, urging readers to buy the product for a few cents.

Memorial Meet Urges Nursing Career For Women

The Graduate Nurses of Bridgeport announce a memorial meeting at the High School auditorium tonight to honor Florence Nightingale and promote nursing among young women aged 18 to 35. Mayor Clifford B. Wilson will preside. musical selections precede a talk by Dr. A. Campbell on Florence Nightingale.

Graduate Nurses of Bridgeport Florence Nightingale Clifford B. Wilson Susan Hawley Davis Needham Bembers Mary Hill Henchelisse Lillian Brandt Edna Northrup Huzzer A. ¥. Campbell Washington Park Church

Mothers Rest At The Hemlocks In Pair Field

Mothers and preschool children occupy the Hemlocks vacation home in Pair Field for rest and recreation before schools close. A second group will arrive next week. Donations of blankets rakes shovels toys and a high chair are requested to improve comfort and activities.

Miss Boyd Barnum

The Man from Borneo at St Pauls Parish House

A two night charity play The Man from Borneo will be presented at St Pauls parish house under the St Pauls association. Director Mrs Joseph Peabody leads a cast including Torneo Binns Hopwood Fred Binns Arthur Rundle Lefton Wribt Willard Wiesner Roy Pratt Brewster Coley Margaret Swalles Vivian Haun and Betty Dayton. The acts move from Freds country home to a blizzard that ends in happiness.

Borneo St. Paul's Parish House St. Paul's Association Joseph Peabody Torneo B. Binns South Hopwood Fred Binns Arthur Rundle Lefton Wribt Philippine Army Willard Wiesner Peter Roy Pratt Horneo Brewster Coley Olive Fred Margaret Swalles Betty Dayton Vivian Haun St Paul's Association

Old Clothes to be as New Dyeing Demonstration

Gladys B. Green will present a dyeing demonstration at the Food Hut on State Street tomorrow at 2 30 PM. The session opens with color removal for re dyeing and moves to practical dyeing with permanent dyes including tins and sasune dyes. Green will explain fiber types and how colors are combined to form new shades.

Mier Gladys B. Green Food Hut State Street Misa Green

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