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Newspaper

Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1919

Page

12

Godfrey Mudge nuptials today in Bristol Rhode Island

Bridgeport guests attend the quiet wedding of Jonathan Godfrey, president of Bridgeport Compressed Sox Company, to Estelle da Wolf Mudge at the Mudge mansion in Bristol. Bishop Perry of Rhode Island officiates. The couple will reside later at The Oaks in Bridgeport.

Charlea Godfrey Lafayette Street Bridgeport Jonathan Godfrey Bridgeport Compressed Sox Company Estelle da ‘Wolf Mudge Mudge Bristol R. I Bishop Perry Rhode Island Oaks Mr. Godfrey

Pageant seeks heirlooms for Gly event in Bridgeport

Bridgeport readies a September pageant The Feast of Preedam featuring a Connecticut episode at Charter Oak with Governor's Foot Guards as British soldiers and colonial groups in Priscilla costumes A large loaned wardrobe from Miss Sara Kinscella aids costuming while Mrs Willie N Sperry leads the effort One rehearsal last night directed by Hazel Flayman highlights the Slavery episode set in a southern cotton field with an auction scene St John s choir plans to perform Old Kentucky Home and other tunes during the production

Bridgeport Sara Kinscella Harriet Street Mark Street Congregational Church Connecticut Charter Oak Wlewtett Unonawa Wilie N. Sperry Per Hazel Flayman St. John's Church A. H. Bullard

Archbishop Hayes Receives Papal Nominations for Larkin

In New York on August 19 Archbishop Patrick J. Hayes accepted a papal bull nominating William P. Larkin overseas director of the Knights of Columbus as Knight Commander of the Order of St Gregory. The letter, bearing the seat of Peter, was signed by Cardinal Gasparri.

New York Patrick J. Hayes Benedict William P. Larkin Knights of Columbus Order of St. Gregory Peter Cardinal Gasparri

Divorces Sought by Matilda Lebas Krad in New York Suit

Matilda Lebas Krad sues Louis Kraus in Superior Court for divorce alimony and custody of two annual children. She alleges intolerable cruelty since January 214 and notes their marriage in November 1900. Case cites rising costs and a claim about forty thousand commodities.

Matilda Lebas Krad New York Louis Kraus Mae

Obituary notices span multiple families and locations

Obituary notices report Catherine Reilly widow of Matthew Reilly dying at home on Capitol Avenue with surviving sons Matthew Peter Thomas Joseph and Willie and daughters Mrs Masry Risely and Miss Anna. funeral arrangements with masses at St Patrick's RC Church and burial at St Michael's cemetery. Additional notices mention Herbert H Leonard burial plans, Muriel M Meager infant funeral at 285 Judson Avenue, and services for Mrs Elizabeth Gerhardt with burial at Lake View Cemetery. multiple other brief notices describe local residents' funerals, churches, and cemeteries.

Catherine Reilly Matthew Reilly Capitol Avenue St. Michael's Herbert HH Herbert H. Leonard Burnell Street O'Cleck Morhua Chapel August G. Baker Stratford Avenue Daniel M. Lewis Pris Newfield MM Willimantic Cann Muriel M. Meager Muriel M. Metager Danghtor William M Ruth Metage Judson Avenue Stev Benjamin I. Root St. Paul’s Epistopal Church Lalkeview Cemetery

Miss Ruth Grandfield Bride Of Ansel Lind

Miss Ruth Grandfield daughter of Mrs Julia Grandfield of 238 Davenport street married Ansel Lind of Sweatford at 7 o clock Monday night in the Church of the Holy Sacrament Rev Edward J Shaughnessy officiated Miss Yai Brink of Brooklyn acted as maid of honor and Charl Grandfield brother of the bride was best man The couple left for their honeymoon along the Hudson River Lind is with Pardy Construction company

Ruth Tedina Kanilfield Julia Grandfield Davenport Street Ansel Lind Sweatford Oelock Church of the Iitssyedd Edward J. Shaughnessey Yai C. Brink Brooklyn New York Pride Charl Grandfield Maid of Honor Killarney Mrs. Lind Hudson River Mr. Lind Pardy Construction Company

Hats and Canning At City Food Hut

The City Food Hut hosts lessons for housewives on government canning and preserving. Miss Gladys Green demonstrates corn and pear cold pack methods and jelly from syrups, plus an afternoon millinery session showing buckram hats. Guests are invited to participate and learn practical food preservation and hat making.

Gladys 5. Green Miss Green Milady

Fraternal Council and Lodges Plan Degree Work and Parlons

Fraternal groups Pequannock Council Harmony Council Jr O U M and others held meetings to set up initiatory degree rehearsals next month. Plans include a get together for officers and degree teams, a Danbury trip for degree work, and a welcome home party for service members. A Mithra Lodge meeting discussed minors and a story about a playful exchange appeared in the text.

Pequannock Council F. O. C. E. Pequannock Lodge Elil Harmony Council Jr. OU Jr. O. TR Alm Tpeas Council O. U. M. Uneas Council O. LU. A Puceale Council Danbury Landies’ Auxiliary Trelter Carriers Evelyn O'Shea Maplewood Avenue Hia Hira Temple Quartet Club

Waltersville hosts large baby contest with prizes and tips

Many infants entered the Waltersville Baby contest organized by Miss Hazel Hayman with the Board of Recreation and Health in partnership with the Visiting Nurse Association. Prizes included gold medals and ribbons for best in two age groups, plus notable mentions for clothing and play clothes. The event featured Judge Dr. Taylor and a practical care lesson by the Visiting Nurse Association led by Helen Boyd. Shows are scheduled at Columbus, Shelton, Lafayette, West and Playground, and Yellow Mill playground on upcoming dates.

Waltersville Hazel Hayman Board of Recreation Board of Health Visiting Nurse Association Seward B. Price Tyro Taylor LeRoy Wilkes Erie N. Sperry Robert Meyer Morris. Baumrind Bena Raden Zeno Faden Nich Orrilla Robert Hallsworth Caroline Bena Virginia Barton Roselyn Miller Zena Raden Louisa d’Clement Edward Roschalk Evelyn Cassadus Joseph

Block Party at Tranklin School Draws 400

The event hosted by the Board of Ree creation featured community singing dancing food and library exhibits. About 400 people attended as Madagascar’s population stands at an estimated 8,227,476.

Tranklin School Board of Ree Creation Madagascar

Patches and Patches and Patches

A light exchange recalls a quarrel mended with a new one while a Boston Transcript note reports over 36 percent more crude peat production in the United States last year. Harbor vessels moved as a winter storm ended and a Port Jefferson ferry is expected today. New Zealand plans ten million in war pensions annually. Bakers form a union with about 74 drivers meeting at the Lyr hotel joining the Federation of Labor, with state organizers addressing the group.

United States Port Jefferson Baker's Union W Bone Lyr Bakelivers Branc Federation of Labor John Oneill Tra Ornburn

Limited Women's Sizes Range From Sixteen To Fifty

A brief notice announces a limited run of women’s clothing in sizes 16 through 50. Supply is restricted, with only a small quantity available. No further details on locations or brands are provided.

Bargain Clothing: Shirts Suits Suspenders for Men

For men shirts are white or striped with collars attached. Yale make union suits priced at 1.35. Athletic knee socks included. Heavy suspenders offered, described as sturdy and suitable for policemen and firemen.

Union Yale

Remnants Offered In Organdies And Voiles At Annex Prices

Remnants printed organdies range from 2 to 10 yards long with many pieces. Regular price 19 cents. annex price 10 cents. Printed voiles and batistes in light and dark colors offered in remnant lengths. Regular price 29 cents.

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