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Newspaper

Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1919

Page

10

Pre nuptial fêtes for Miss Nichols in Bridgeport

A flurry of pre nuptial entertainments marks upcoming wedding of Miss Elizabeth Nichols and Captain Paud B Chamberlin. Luncheon teas at Sophies tearoom and Brooklawn Country Club hosted by family and friends feature guests including Miss Sterling, Miss Schaack, Mrs. Hawley, and Mrs. Hubbard. The circle of acquaintances extends to church groups and summer plans across New Haven, Bridgeport, and coastal resorts as the couple prepare for the ceremony.

Elizabeth “Nicholsy John CG. Hawley Beechwood Miss Thols Lesis Brooklawn John T.L. Hubbard Stratfield Road Nichols Chamberlin Nan Roy Daniel Clark Noble Avenue Marion London Floréary Ollen Cath Mary Brody Ahreader Grace Clarke Troyeen John F. Quinn Colorado Avenue Wdith O'Hara William Fitzpatrick St Patrick’s Church Bessie O’ Harr John Witapatrick

Brooklawn Club Keno Party Supports Veranda Funds

The Woman's committee at Brooklawn Country Club, with full club cooperation, hosts a social Keno event Saturday night to raise funds for a new veranda and related furnishings and awnings. Sixty prizes are offered including livestock, Virginia hams, candles, melons, cigarettes, wine and other gifts. Organizers include Mrs. Edunuugh S. Wolfe and several club members, with many members contributing prizes and dinner party arrangements.

Brooklawn Country Club Carl Baldwin Haviland Walter Lashar I. DeVer Warner John Field R. I. Neithercut Marion Henshaw Harvey Hulbell A. 1. Macdonald John Wheeler BD. Wairchiled Wheeler H. H. DeLoof Louise B. Powe Halph Blackburn Jarvis

Housewives Will Save Food Stuff At Bridgepark Display

Miss Helen Iz Weed, home demonstration agent, will host an afternoon program at the Food Hut on City Hall Green. Demonstrations on canning greens, June peas, and seasonable berries will be shown, with pie cold pack methods and guidance for winter larder prep. Marion Donaldson leads the dehydration display, offering dishes using dried peas and spinach and leaflets on jams and conserves. The Wood Hut staff, active from 9 to 5, will aid visitors with practical tips and exhibit materials.

Bridgepark Helen Iz ‘Weed Food Hut City Hall Green Marion Donaldson

Graduation Party Honoring Miss Teresa Millo at Home

A pleasant graduation party was held Sunday evening at Miss Teresa Millo's Steuben Street home. A musical program delighted guests and Miss Millo accepted several attractive gifts. Guests included Agnes and Anne McGuire, Valentina Grillo, Rosemennez, Grace Woeccola, Cora Pietril, Mary Bandyrich, Hannah O Shea, Helen Carrel Maniero, Theresa Pascone, Orville Gameron, Francis H ward O Leary, Francis Grillo, Henry Martucci, Lawrence Mattew Grillo, Fred Sarroll, and Lawrence Arthur Grillo.

Teresa Millo Steuben Street Millo Agnes Anne McGuire Valeh Ina Victoria Grillo Rose Mennez Grace Woeccola Paeteh Cora Pietril Mary Bandyrich Hannah O'Shea Helen Carrel Maniero Theresa Pascone Orville Gameron Francis Hward O'Leary Francis Grillo Henry Martucci Lawrence Mattew Grillo Fred’ Sarroll Lawrence Arthur Grillo

Fort Trumbull Beach Hose Sets Quick Test Pace

Milford firemen under Captain Elmer Overton conducted timed hose deployment tests on Trumbull Avenue. In a 500 foot start, two 160 foot hose lines were laid, hydrant connected, and water ready in 1 minute 35 seconds, an unofficial run earlier achieved 63 seconds with one line. Fire board praised the effort and local crews anticipate competing with other Milford hose teams.

Fort Trumbull’ Beach Fort Overton Milford

Connecticut Light and Power Sued for 100000

In Waterbury on June 24 a suit seeks 100000 from Connecticut Light and Power. Southbury Oxford and James L. iMeming allege the Riv er area closure and related acts are unconstitutional and unjust. Attorneys Cassidy Lewis Branson say the company acquires land without just compensation, depriving towns and landowners of access. Case returnable before the Superior court in Bentember.

Waterbury Connecticut Light and Power Company Southbury Oxford James L. iMeming General Assembly John H. Cassidy Lawrence L. Lewis Nathaniel R. Branson United States Bentember

Merson Co Incorporates In Hartford Filing

I A Merson company of this city filed incorporation papers with the secretary of state in Hartford seeking an authorized capital stock of $25,000. The incorporators are Julius A. Merson Flay Merson and Louis Baumrind. When normal route 65 days always ends on the same day of the week on which it begins.

Recruiting for Border Army Station on Main Street

The army recruiting station at 93 Main Street has instructions to accept men for various branches including Infantry, Infantry Colored, Cavalry, Field Artillery, Engineers, Medical, Ordnance, Signal Corps, Air Service, and Quartermaster Corps. Prior service is noted for certain assignments.

Army Main Street Infantry Cavalry Medical Department Ordnance Signal Corps Air Service Quartermaster Corps

Young Novelist Wins Prize for Book of Poetry

Miss Margaret Widdemer shares the Columbia University prize for best book of verse of the year with Carl Sandburg. Judges included Sarah Teasdale and William Lyon Phelps. Widdemer discusses her goals and views on writing poetry, noting her varied literary output and preference for expressing inner results through verse.

Columbia University Margaret Widdaemer Paradise Carl Sandberg Sarah Teasdale William Lyon Phelps Yale Richard Burton Widdemer Monghand

Canadian Societies Plan Canada Week in New York

British and Canadian societies in New York sent a telegram to the Duke of Devonshire inviting him, as Governor General of Canada, to attend New York's Canada Week celebrations beginning July 11 Dominion Day.

York The Duke of Devonshire Canada New York

Newtown High School graduates shine at town hall ceremony

At Town Hall on Monday night Newtown High School held graduation exercises with fourteen graduates, ten girls and four boys, receiving diplomas. Honors went to Justine Houlihan, Robert Beers, Jennie Sturges, and Paul Smith. Prizes were awarded to senior and junior winners, choruses performed, and farewell gifts given to departing teachers.

Newtown Newtown High School Town Hall Hseten Ta Aperker Lynn W. Wilson Bridgeport Mabel Anderson Anna Connors Mildred Corbitt Mabel Huntly Nan Huntly Tustine’ Houlihan Dorothy Meeker Georgie Northrup Jennie Sturges Wilson Paul Smith Jennie Catherine Lundgrin Earle Smith Nellis Arndt Cuss Helen Joy Lilian Strisilk Agatha Kennedy Frank Hopkins Justina Haulihah

Motor Drivers to Be Closely Watched

Motor car drivers must avoid cutting in or risk arrest and license revocation as inspectors of the motor vehicle department were ordered to prohibit the practice and deem such drivers as improper to operate vehicles.

Motor Vehicte Department Motor Vehicle Department

Salvation Army Tag Day Raises Funds on Walnut Beach

In Walnut Beach on June 24 the Home Service drive collected 89.56 under Mrs. John S. Pole. At Myrtle Beach Stephen J. Boni led solicitors to raise 840.08. Girl Scouts handled tagging and added 46.71. The Tag Day total reached 850,038, surpassing the town allotment and boosting the overall drive.

Walnut Beach Drive Walnut Beach Salvation Army John S. Pole Laurel and Walnut Beaches Myrtle Beach Stephen J. Boni Girl Scouts

The Letters of Natalie Dear Dyelyn

A long personal letter describing summer days at a cottage. Pierre overcomes fear after a drowning rescue and joins bathing. Beth excels at swimming and rowing. a sweater is dyed for another season. hay fever remedies by Dr. Louis Nutting are discussed. plans for a visit are wished.

Dyelyn Pierre Jean iPerre Fiat Bob Beth Sha

House Dream Beset by Hidden Truth in Crittenden Plans

A woman recalls a day in September when Crittenden urged her to view a lakeside house with elegant rooms and a sun parlor. They fall in love with the property and imagine a shared life, selecting furnishings and dreaming of a future together before dark undercurrents threaten their happiness.

Crittenden Daddy Imprej Fifa Msa

New Haven Typographical Union elects Fred H Dunham

Fred H. Dunham of Springfield Mass chosen president of the New Haven Typographical Union at its June 24 election. Other officers named include Vice President Frank Wiggins Waterbury first Albert Shaw Lewiston second GI McCauley Concord fourth John I Murp retary treasurer to be selected Elizabeth Kenner Speculet and an ad for cosmetic facial treatments claiming permanent eyebrow shaping via electric needle process with privacy in Bridgeport Conn.

New Haven

Jsrenson's SCHOOD Evening Session at the Up-to-Date School

The notice advertises an evening session at the Up-to-Date School of 4 Suenograpaty and XP Uriting. Sessions run with details broken and unclear. rooms 8 through 11 are listed for the Summer program.

Jsrenson Schood SS Stiples Bank

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miss Nichols Fies Thomas Kirkham English Lury Club Housatonic Jee C. Peet Edward Scug John C. Curtis Merwin Harriet, James Hopson Eleanor “Bartram Eleanor Bartram Burr. Bartram Ck’ Wheeler Irene Davis Willian C. Hawley Maine Eek Theodosia Will Bishop Chat Woods Billy Hawley Went Kinapik Fairchild Jey Mallett’s Champlain Platts- 1 Chirs Hawa Carley North Gatherine Schaack North Hus Jack Gan St. Patrick's .R City Normal’ School Francis Schack 32Nd ‘Division of Machine Bagan Irene ‘Varistone Park Avenue yune yacden _pflone Ted Illam. Stewart Delbert Wede William 5. Lyhne Haroldone Arthur, Gunn Howley Earl Mor Mary Dowise “Peet Virginia Ives North Avevill Érvice Club Rocklawn Country Club Ieht Wittstein Turnish Helen Harrison Clarkhurst Boardbrook, N. J Marguerite Jkusterer Harvey C. Irving Constance Hatheway Clinton Nne Ndsi New York City Igs Belen Lilian Grumman Hburnham Cass Haxsen Cushing Academy Helgn Grumman Charles Godfroy Lafayette N. To Hurlburt Webster, Mags George BE. Hill France Yosaire Valley Lake Tahos California Jake Jewel J .Glacier Point Hit Eepert Business Women’s Club Spryla Farlow Sorich Charles Ja. Smith Ressla Smith Dliss Peesy Matris Littien-avenue Pegey Poe Pang Fairmont Terrace Delaware Adirondacks B. Clement Atlantic City Louis D. Kennerly Boston Memorial Baptist Bible School Beardsley Park Clinton ‘Avenues Park Reds Mogen David AML Nathan Marcus Palestine Dorothy Wells Mass Brenton Root Anne Vauglur Newfeld School St. Paul's Frank Gordon Atlantic’ Street Asbury Fark N. J Clifford Curtis of Nichols Alden G. New Man Cortright Colorado, Avenue Marioa Chapin Richardson Street West Ind Congregational Church Margaret. Hughes Washington Avenue Long Island Veen G. G. Hubbell West Avenue Lake Sunapee New Hampshire Mary Wells Ruth Andrews Kingston, N Emma Marcin Milne Street Andrew Fenton Waverley H. I. Lawton Washington, Avenue Thomas Cutting Milford Beach V. Bure Bartram Pomphet School Eleanor Bar- Fim Sasco Hill Southwort Church of the Redeemer, Universaist Compo Beach Whibault Linwood ‘Avenue Bridgeport Hospital Elmer Beardsley State B. Lasher Martha Walter Lasher Clinton Avenue Winginls Hot Springs Goshen Donald Baird Donald W. Baird Laurel Avenue Camp Dudley Lake Champlain Carl Ericson Browater Street Maude Kemmerer Warren Street Philadelphia Joey Corntiss Washington Terrace Dane Wright Tie High School Columbia Uni Elizabeth Royal Blanche Evérett Cantos Cedar River New Milford Ethel “Eran New Trochelle Mary Driscoll Park Street Mes James R. Mason State Federation of Woman's Clubs Derby Michigan James Rourke Vine Street Jine R Kennison Niagara Falls NW. Y Mony Spring New Maven Ruth Spring North Javerns Mariin ,Crane and Harold i Kendall Springfield Natalie Tait North Avenue Edith Ballou Catherine Streett Inghonor Natalie Avenue Wmily Olin Helen Keating Park Place Jis Isabel Sullivan Yee G Morris-court Order of Arnearanth I. C. Fairchild Mary Blakeman Hanover Street Wall Beach E Berger Daniel Bergen Widwara Worth Avenue Vincent Murray Club Keno Party Nivyi Trumbull Beach Connecticut Power CO Margaret Widdemer Canadian Societies Planning Canada Week G. W. Fairechild and Sona Sir William Crookes Wairchild's Lewandos Court Exchange Helen Louis ‘Nutting City Savings Bark Dr. Nutting Halen Katilmeen Fox Bess Jie Nevel Cancion N. E UNIO Fred H. Dunhan Elizabeth Kenner NAT Bank BD LA Resista LA Resista Uook Sorfeitéres Rockwell & Castuns
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