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Newspaper

Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1919

Page

16

Marean Gardens Tea Party Hosts Prominent Guests

Mrs. Josiah T. Marean of Farmes entertained at her estate garden party featuring a large rose garden and varieties of blue delphiniums. Bridgeport guests included Mrs. Morris EB Beardaley, Mrs. E.W. Harrall, Mrs. D. Baichila Wheeler, Mrs. Wiliam Tiousvailiam, Miss Amelia Beardsley, and Miss Helen Sage among others.

Josiah T. Marean Charming Hospital Cay Merden Marean Bridgeport Jidee Morris EB Beardaley Sara D. Fairchild Wheeler Brooklawn Country Club Harvey Hubbell Seeley de Forest George Holmes Ed‘Misa Amelia Beardsley

Miss Turton Honored At Charming Shower

Mrs. Elizabeth Turton hosted a home shower Tuesday night for her daughter Anna May Turton at Beechwood Avenue. The guest of honor, a Franklin School teacher in Stratford, is set to become the aide of Frank J. Pravis Jr. The house overflowed with flowers and red white blue ribbons as friends arrived with gifts. supper followed in a festive, patriotic setting.

Elizabeth Turton Beechwood Avenue Anna May Turton Turton Frank J. ‘Pravis, Jr Shas Turton Torton Annine Malley Florence Mott Viola Brandting Anny Jack Lillian French Pauline Porter Florence Turton Adeline Seymour Loretta Earns Ethal Hall Mae Kearns Roxanna V. Dow Clara. Hendrickson Trixie Allen Bye Turton Glendora Fiint

Fraternal Red Mogen David Elects Bridgeport Chapter Leaders

Red Mogen David Bridgeport chapter chose Mrs M Rich as president at a recent meeting in the club rooms Poli building Other officers include vice president Mrs F Alperin treasurer Mrs B Silverman trustees Mrs Soutrin Mrs H Bergen Mrs A Levin financial and corresponding secretary Miss J Friedman recording secretary Mrs E Miller Meeting nights moved from Wednesday to Monday Corinthian Lodge A I and AM to hold a special communication tonight with M M degree exemplified on several candidates All Masons and visiting members urged to attend St Johns Day celebration Tuesday in Blue Lodge room with an extensive program featuring George Beers Harry Scoffield Wallace Moyle M W grand master Co M Gerdinier Rev C J Newton Phelps Lunch to follow

M. Rich Bridgeport Red Mogen David Poli F. Alperin B. Silverman Soutrin H. Bergen A. Levin J. Friedman Corinthian Jodge A. I A. M TR Prelock Tenight Lodge Order St. John's Day Blue Lodge George, G. Beers St. John's Lodge Harry C. Scoffield

YW Reopens Big Vacation House at Bantam Lake

The Litchfield Vacation House at Bantam Lake reopens for the season run by the Bridgeport W C A with Mr and Miss White of Litchfield hosting. The property includes a large house, two cottages, a barn and garden. Miss Curtiss Leckley from New Haven Normal School of Gymnastics leads outdoor sports and swimming, with housekeepers and clear domestic roles. Open June 23 to September 2, high school girls first two weeks, then all. Applications at the Golden Hill Street office of the W C A.

Litchfield Bantam Lake Bridgeport Association Seerstories Curtiss Leckley New Haven Normal School of Gymnastics Jeanette Kiskaddon Golden Hill Street

Reeves Moran Wedding At St Augustine Church

Rev James B Nipill officiated at the wedding of Miss Margaret Moran daughter of Mr and Mrs John Moran and Palmer BR Reeves of New London Wednesday night at St Augustine s R C church The bride wore a blue tri cot voile gown with blue hat and roses and sweet peas Bridesmaid Miss Lucy Moran wore a blue gown with pink rose corsage Best man was John Moran Jr After a trip to Washington the couple will live in New London where Reeves is an engineer in government service The bride formerly worked at the Frank Miller Lumber company in New London.

James B. Nipill Margaret Moran John Moran Pequonnock Street Palmer BR Reeves New London St. Augustine's R. C. Church Lucy Moran John Moran, Jr Washington London Irank Miller Lumber Company

Milford Selectmen to Fill Vacancies in Devon

Milford Board of Selectmen will appoint new members to the Board of Finance and the Board of Fire Commissioners to fill expiring terms. In Devon, George R. Secor’s finance post and Lewis P. Baldwin and M. Ir. Harris on the fire board face term endings this month. The Secor successor will be chosen directly by the selectmen, while fire board appointments follow Democratic town committee recommendations. Harris seeks reappointment after a prior term, endorsed by the Democratic group.

Devon Board of Selectmen of Milford Board of Finance and Board of Fire Commissioners George R. Secor Finance Board Lewis P. Baldwin M. Ir. Harris Secor Fire Board Harris Fire Commission Democratic Town Committee

Marriage Licenses Issued By Bureau Of Statistics

Marriages licenses were issued at the Bureau of Statistics yesterday in the Welfare building. Hector Thibeault, 24, of 215 Mountain Grove Street, and Ora Gendron, 22, of 1492 Stratford Avenue. Le Roy Ohara, 23, No. 2 Wijitany Place, and Alice M. Skinfer, 22, 46 Harriet Street. Samuel Nachols, 28, 38 Walter Street, and Mary D'Agostino, 20, 298 Graham Street. Peter Roussé, 23, 1544 Seaview Avenue, and Christina Savi no, 23, 296 North Washington Avenue. Meyer Peldman, 23, 730 Hillsworth Street, and Lena Hirshik, 29, 27 Carteld Avenue.

Bureau of Statistics Welfare Hector Thibeault Mountain Grove Street Ora Gendron Stratford Avenue le Roy O'Hara Wijitany Place Alice M. Skinfer Harriet Street Samuel Nachols Walter Street Mary D'Agostino Graham Street Peter Roussé Seaview Avenue Christina Sa

Croker Says There Was No Fight With Foy in Port Chester

Greenwich June 15. Richard Croker Jr and Patrick Foy denied engaging in a fist fight. Croker said there was quarrel over a salary dispute, paid $95.2 to Foy after settlement, then Croker slapped Foy when Foy insulted him. Foy rode away on his horse. no court case or judgment occurred.

Greenwich Richard Croker Patrick Foy Justice of the Peace Wright Agundate Thore Poy Red Schmitt Port Chester Mr. Croker Cruise Bab Jist G. W. Fairchild,and Sons Fairchild's

Shelton High School Commencement Tonight

Shelton, June 13. The class of 24 holds commencement exercises at Sterling theater this evening starting at 8 o'clock. Diplomas will be presented by Harry F. Fowler. The list includes George Edward Delaney Edward James Durrschmidt Wilfred Bradley Goulett Elizabeth Martha Hall Irene Anna Wing Kathryn Lane Elizabeth Agnes Lynn Willis George Melvin Joseph Albert Mills Ruth Ellen Perry Carmel Lorena Paterson Charlies Allsworth Peterson Marguerite Anne Rarpa Lillian Mae Tice Adeline Elizabeth Linsbaugh Hazel Agnes Teetsel Julia Harriet Walkelee Henry Shelton Wells Miriam Cynthia Beard Alice May Donovan Sarah Virginia Gressett Newell Alvin Learned Childred McLean Lillian May Peters.

Lillian Mae Tice Adeline Tellzabeth Linsbaugh Hazel Agnes Teetsel Julia Harriet Walkelee Henry Shelton Wells Commercial Department Miriam Cynthia Beard Aliee May Donovan Sarah Virginia Gressett Newell Alvin Learned Childred McLean Lillian May Peters Harry F. Fowler

Cable rates to Far East cut by Pacific cable

New York June 13 Reduction in Pacific cable rates from San Francisco to the Philippines China and Japan effective September 1 was announced by Clarence H Mackay president of the Postal Telegraph Commercial cable system The San Francisco Manila rate drops to 0 cents from 1 dollar China to 88 cents from 1 16 Japan to 88 cents from 1 21 These rates depend on proportionate terminal charge cuts by China and Japan governments Mackay expects trade with the Far East to grow enough to justify the cuts.

New York San Francisco Philippines China Japan Clarence H. Mackay Postal Telegraph Commercial Cable System Manila Mackay America Far East

County Suffragists Hold Biggest Annual Sessions

The Fairfield County suffrage gathering at Rosemary Hall Greenwich featured Carrie Chapman Catt urging special legislative sessions and sustained push for ratification. Leaders praised volunteers, reported $30,000 in treasury pledges and noted cross party support and grid of local supporters.

Letters of Natalie Dear Gyelynt and Dinner Chat

A long letter describes a social visit where Mr A returns to discuss a heroic rescue, shared meals, and light banter about Welsh rarebit. The narrator touts cheese from Whiling’s, Lane’s chocolates, and a new ice box from Buckingham and Company as ideal for hosting. Mom’s lost eye-glass reel prompts a jewelry shopping plan for graduation gifts at Chamberlin and Shropshire’s.

N. Buckingham and Company

I Am the Most Attractive Girl He Ever Met

A man named Mr. Hayes impresses a woman with his athletic form, refined dress, and confident opinions. They discuss sailing, golf, and opera, toying with faults in reasoning, until he boldly declares she is the most attractive girl he has met. The exchange ends with a flirtatious promise.

Mr. Hayes

Kidney Pills Offer Relief From Back Aches and Urinary Disturbances

An advertisement claims Dean's Kidney Pills cure thousands with back ache headaches dizziness and urinary disturbances. It urges readers to try the remedy as the best option for kidney weakness and related fatigue.

Dean

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