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Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1919

Page

14

Tennis results at Brooklawn Club yesterday afternoon

Matches in the Brooklawn Club tennis tournament were played after a delay due to inclement weather. Mrs. R. I. Neithercut and Samuel M. Hawley defeated Miss Helen Wheeler and G. Macy Wheeler, while Mrs. Walter Wheeler and Albert Grey won by default when Mrs. Leeds was absent. Numerous social figures and visitors are noted among the attendees and companions, with several locals returning from trips and excursions.

Brooklawn Club R. I. Neithercut Samuel M. Hawley Helen Wheeler G. Macy Wheeler Doris Wheeler Gregory Bryan Esther Gerrish Hubert Murphy Jonathan Grout Georgianna Bishop Richard L Neithercuts Walter Wheeler Albert Grey Norman Leeds Leeds

New York Plans Large Fund for Soldiers Memorial

Plans completed to raise a large fund for a soldiers memorial. The project aims to erect a lasting tribute to war heroes with support from the public. Secretary James Baskill of the Chateau Thierry Memorial Association urged participation.

Beauty and Old Age Unite in Matrimony in New York

In New York on July 24 Mr and Mrs Joseph Bedell Ragas celebrate their union at age seventy and thirty respectively. The couple honeymoon in Atlantic City after a civil office ceremony led by Deputy City Clerk Cheri Dalian with involvement from Evelyn L a graduate nurse from Toledo. The tale recounts a health recovery and a budding romance that culminated in marriage.

New York Joseph Bedell Ragas Atlantic City Blaplenen Igland Cheri Dalian Evelyn L Toledo Pike Nursedhim

Aviation plans outlined by Ger. Smith aide in Albany

Credic Miller arrived by air with five aides and presented a comprehensive state aviation survey to the Governor. Miller set a Mineola Albany flying time record of one hour and 17 minutes.

Ger. Smith Credic Miller Col. Miller Mineola Albany

Sussex wedding notes for Land Army couple in uniform ceremony

A unique Sussex ceremony records a Land Army bride and a disabled ex soldier groom who fought at Mons Ypres and the Somme. Land Army guards and violinists attended by camp soldiers, hay wains and a decorated farm cart provided transport to the Land Girls Hostel Barnham where a woodman's axe cut the wedding cake. Separately, Virginia D.G.A. Furman becomes manager at Columbia Trust Company women's department, signaling a new era for women in finance and potential corporate equality.

Sussex England Mons Ypres Somme Land Army West Sussex Land Girls Barnham Virginia D. G A. Furman Columbia Trust Company Mnks

What to Eat Next Week by Biddy By

A homemaker offers a weekly meal planning method with a monthly loose leaf notebook, seasonal menus, and leftovers strategy. It outlines daily menus including breakfast lunch and dinner for Sunday to Saturday, featuring varied proteins, vegetables, desserts, and beverages to simplify planning and save time.

Biddy Baok Page

Fairfield Meeting on state funds and town hall addition

A town meeting is scheduled Monday evening in Fairfield to discuss applying for state road improvement funds and an addition to the Fairfield town hall. The session aims to outline the project scope, funding sources, and timeline for construction and approvals.

Fairfield Fairfeld

Dry law criticized as crime deterrent by Chicago official

First Deputy Superintendent of Police told the Council Police Committee that saloon closures did not deter crime. He argued crime declined briefly at first but not due to closing, saying the real and embryo criminals avoid saloons while saloon keepers shelter them and dry poolrooms train criminals.

Chicago Council Police Committee T. Fairchild

Death by own action halts LIRR trains in New York

A 21 year old British resident Randolph Paton from Yonkers leapt through a moving eastbound train window ahead of a westbound car, causing a ninety minute delay as trains crowded by the incident. He died from the act and the event halted Long Island Rail Road service this morning.

York Long Island Randolph Paton Carlisle Aheat Yonkers

Gifts, weddings, books and chocolates spark a busy day

In a bustling social note, a chocolate basket arrives with a wedding hint and a birthday to Bethina. Harold and Bethina discuss a possible engagement while a new book by John Galsworthy captivates the readers at Chamberlin and Strapshire’s. A Yale-like newsy slice ends with kitchen tips and a savory chile con carne recipe.

Ulock Horns Bethina Bronson Barker Uarell John Chasworthy Chamberlin Strap-shire Harold Galsworthy Streeter Mable Yes Germany Jeter France Frank P Sibley New England

Ratification era sparks push for women's rights debate

The piece notes Missouri and Iowa advancing federal suffrage ratification in special sessions, with supporters celebrating imminent action. It mentions Georgia and Georgia governor candidate Bladon pushing to end political equality, amid broader suffrage discussions and regional legislative moves.

Missouri Iowa Fich A. C. Bladock Atlanta Georgia

Mercantile Fabric Sale Features Percales and Table Cloths

Yard prices listed at 19 cents for simple percales and 25 cents for patterns. Mercerized table cloths hemstitched with colored borders in pink, blue, and gold measure 64 by 72 inches and are priced at 2.95 dollars.

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