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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1919
Page
28
A local charity club raised 475 dollars at a benefit dance held at Brooklawn. Elizabeth Havens chaired the event with proceeds earmarked for the Associated Charities West End Dey of the Hemlocks and travelers' fund contributions. The club plans further gatherings as officers are to be elected and a summer program organized.
Miss Mabel Matson daughter of Mr and Mrs Hycrett Matson married Lieutenant Trank Dennison of Waterbury in a Park Street Congregational church service conducted by Rev Gerald Beard. The groom, a former aviation corps member now at Bridgeport Brass, and the bride, active with Red Cross Home Service, celebrated with music and roses. Honeymoon took place in the Catskills before settling at 413 Ridgefield Avenue.
Miss Florence vo Schang became the bride of Ayvhul B. Wallett in a morning ceremony at St Peters with Thomas J. Kelley officiating. Miss Bana Schanz served as maid of honor and Frank Yalletz was best man. The couple planned a wedding breakfast at Parrott avenue and a honeymoon in Springfield and Islands before settling at 128 Colony street.
Mrs Helen Irene Weed resigns as home demonstration agent guiding Bridgeport housewives through food problems and Reconstruction era methods. She will enter broader experimental work with a modern Priscilla model with tape proving plant testing recipes kitchen equipment and labor saving devices plus decorative schemes and home furnishings.
New Oak June 30 mis Ilelen Taft daughter of former President William H Taft heads a Bryn Mawr College party sailing to Liverpool on the Aquitania to exchange ideas with European colleges and instructors. The party includes Dean Virginia Dildermeere of Barnard College Miss M Carey Thomas of Bryn Mawr and Miss Mabel Choate.
A Child Care expert advises mothers on keeping babies comfortable in extreme heat from June to September. The guidance emphasizes light layers, wool details only in cooler hours, thin slips or dresses, and warm yet moderate coverings for feet and legs. Mothers should adjust clothing to temperature and outdoor activities.
The Musical Club announces a revived season with ten concerts led by renowned artists, including a prominent Polish pianist. Three intimate home concerts will feature notable musicians, with plans for three public events at the Stratfield Ballroom. Leadership lists include Mrs Henry C Tres as president and Miss Margaret Ughesi as secretary, detailing committees and forthcoming plans for a larger public program.
Summer recreation program under the Y W continues with swimming, volleyball, and tennis for girls and women. Activities run Monday to Wednesday mornings and afternoons from Lordship Bathing facilities with transportation by Lordship cars. The camp opens on the Fourth with tents for overnight stays and beach events at Golden Hill, with weekly dances and fall tennis practices noted.
Edna Goodsell of Rainfall avenue married Arthur J. O'Connell at St Patrick's church yesterday. Rev Charles Kelly presided in the first nuptial mass. The bride wore a blue tricotine gown with pink roses and carried white roses. The bridesmaid was Teresa Patricks and the best man was John O'Neil. A wedding breakfast followed at the home of Mr and Mrs Harry Wesley.
Robert Weber Jr and his pupils perform a program at Gutchess Business College. Charles E. Kerrett conducts piano with Gus Meyers and August Terger providing violin solos. The lineup includes many student performers and selections such as Bedouin Love Song and In the Time of Roses.
A fragmentary letter discusses a New York visit about attending a prohibition era party. It contrasts European drinking customs with American laws, mentions plans for Fourth of July activities, and describes soda fountains, nonalcoholic drinks, and shopping for Dennison party supplies. The writer notes precautions for children and recalls wardrobe stains from a prior event.
A domestic scene unfolds as Marjorie bluntly critiques the living room, sparking tension with her friend Beas while Crittenden and Beas navigate tension over gossip and change. Marjorie extends an invitation to dine soon, prompting Beas to consider the social implications.
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