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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1923

Page

14

Lions Luncheon Speaker Henry Sandborn at Bridgeport Club

Henry M. Sandborn librarian of the Bridgeport Library will address the Lions club luncheon on a current affairs topic. Attendance prize by Lion Ivan Bradley. First week attendance averaged 50 percent. captains listed. Bowling banquet set for April 12 at 6:90 pm. end of season prizes to be awarded. Ladies Night planned at Strafford Hall. Local Lions plan to attend the 1481 New England district conference in Springfield on May 2.

Henry M. Sandborn Bridgeport Lions Club Lion Ivan Bradley Lions Stone Brooklawn Cub Mack Lions Straff

Radio Fans Plan Attending New Haven Meet

Radio fans plan to attend a Connecticut Radio convention at Commercial High School in New Haven on Saturday. The program includes talks by H W Stowell and F J Fox, demonstrations on interference and wave traps, a visit to Yale Electric lab, film showings, and remarks by Captain A Powell of Yale. Participants from Bridgeport and Connecticut reception teams will travel to SpringGeld Mass for the American Physical Education association opening.

Trid Report New Haven Commercial High School H. W. Stowell F. J. Fox F. AM. Doolitle Doolittle Radio Corporation Yale Genersl Electric Company F. A. Ham Bridgepool Walter Butterworth Walter Gutterworth General Electric Company Captain A. Powell Yale University D. W Mvea New Haven Radio Association D. X Haniest Art Recreation Pierce V. Gahan American Physical Education Association SpringGeld Mass Bridgeport Connecticut Physical Education and Recreation Econvention

Fashion's Forecast by Annabel Worthington patterns

Fashion column describes a dress pattern with sizes 26 to 42 inches, yardage for size 86, embroidery No. 62 in yellow, and material options. It notes cost estimates, pattern delivery by mail, and a reminder to call if pattern not received in five days.

Brennan Heffernan Wedding in Hartford Cathedral

Miss Rose Lenore Heffernan and Clifford Brennan were married at St. Joseph's Cathedral Hartford in a ceremony conducted by Monsignor Duggan. Alfred E Brisbois played musical selections as Mrs Brennan wore bat wing crepe and pink sweet pea corsage. maid of honor wore blue poiret twill with lavender corsage. Best man was Francis J Brennan. A wedding breakfast followed at Hotel Bond and the couple will reside in Hartford after a trip to Washington. Mr Brennan works with Brennan Stone company.

St. Joseph's Cathedral Hartford Rose Lenore Heffernan Martin Heffernan Clifford Brennan Monsignor Duggan Alfred E. Brisbois Irene Carkett Tra Francis J. Brennan Bond Washington Aone Brennan Stone Company

Credit Men To Hold State Meeting Here

Credit men from all parts of the state with officers of the National Association of Credit Men will meet at Bridgeport on May 17 for the sixth annual Connecticut Credit Men conference. Bridgeport members, led by Louis R. Edwards of Harvey Hubbell, Inc, chair a committee of 48. The speaker program is complete, with a top speaker expected to be a national celebrity, possibly Senator Colt of Rhode Island.

National Association of Credit Men Bridgeport Connecticut Credit Men Bridgeport Association Louis R. Edwards Harvey Hubbell, Inc Ether Senator Colt Thode Island

Memorial Tablet at Enos Grave in Bridgeport

A memorial tablet honoring Enos lies in Salumulain Grove cemetery about 200 feet west of Read Memorial Chapel. Funds came from citizens and groups to recognize his role in Bridgeport’s industrial growth, leadership at the Board of Trade, and eight years as port collector. The memorial committee included George W. Wheeler George M. Eames and Wills F. Hobbs.

Fred Noe Salumlain Grove Bridgeport Read Memorial Chapel George W. Wheeler George M. Eames Wills F. Hobbs Enos Board of Trade Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce

State Legion Fund Quota Set For Decoration Campaign

Connecticut’s portion of the 160050 national fund to decorate American graves in France on Memorial Day is set at 1665.20 dollars for legion posts and auxiliaries. The slogan “For all time to come” launches the drive as posts are urged to collect the state quota at next meetings to ensure 2000 graves will be decorated. Edward L. Kelley, state commander, urges action across posts.

Connecticut National Executive Committee of The American Legion France State Department of the Legion Bdward L. Kelley

Charlotte Kennelly to Wed James Roche

Miss Charlotte Kennelly daughter of John N. Kennelly of 264 Noble avenue and James Gerard Roche son of Mr and Mrs T W Roche of Scranton Pa will be married this morning at St Charles church Rev P J McGimney to officiate Loretta Payden organist Sadie Tilson soprano will sing I Love You Tray I Promise Me and Ave Maria The bride will wear a grey cantor crepe gown with matching accessories and carry a bouquet of brie roses and sweet pens Agnes McNabb bridesmaid will wear a rose flat crepe frock and carry a bouquet of rose sweet pens Cletus Roche will be best man A wedding breakfast will follow at the bride's house then the couple will depart for a trip to Washington and Scranton Pa They will reside at 94 Noble avenue after returning

Charlotte Kennelly John N. Kennelly Noble Avenue James Gerard Roche T. W. Roche Scranton St. Charles’ Church P. J. McGimney Loretta Payden Sadie Tilson Gopranon Washington

Exchange Club Celebrates 12th Anniversary Tonight

The Exchange club marks the 12th founding anniversary of its first luncheon club at Housatonic lodge. Senator Frank L. Wilder will speak on recent Connecticut legislation. Members travel by car to Stratfield for a 1:45 pm program and dinner, with entertainment arranged by Joseph Marvin and Frederick Grigwold Jr. A noted pager on fashion includes a powder puff handkerchief trend.

Exchange Club Housatonic Frank L. Wilder Connecticut Stratfield Joseph Marivin Frederick Grigwold

Westport Force Elects Officers At Annual Meeting

In Westport on April 10 Joseph Dunaigan was chosen president of Compo Engine Company No. 2 at its annual meeting and officers election. Other elected officers include Vice President Thomas Gall Secretary Henry Linxweiler Captain Herbvere Welch First Lieutenant Joseph Dietzke Second Lieutenant John Hanford Auditors Edward Linxwell y and Fred Fable.

Westport Joseph, Dunaigan Compo Engine Company No Thomas Gall Henry Linxweiler Herbvere Welch Joseph Dietzke John Hanford Edward Linxwelley Fred Fable

Births and Marriages Noted in Vital Statistics

Warry and Annie Broadbent welcome a daughter in Howard court. April Frank and Delia Corrie have a son. April John and Mary Davin report a daughter. Demitrinus and Ernestine Delo appear at 280 Main street. Richard and Sarah Taylor reside at 137 Shelton street with a daughter born April 7. John Kosta of Ford City Pa and Mart Tearameres of 80 Warren elrect announce marriage.

Warry Annie Broadbent Howard Court April Frank Delia Corrie April John Mary Davin April Demitrinus Ernestine Delo Tigus Main Street First Ave Boona T Richard Sarah Taylor Shelton Street John Kosta Ford City Mart Tearameres Warren Elrect

Tiny Pockets of the New Street Dregurna

Fragmentary OCR text describes pockets by the front oil dust and mentions love and pie. Key entities are unclear. no coherent event or names emerge.

A Mother's Endorsement for Lydia E Pinkham's Compound

A mother from Maheninetown Pa describes her daughter's health improvement after taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The letter, forwarded as testimonial, touts the product as safe, root-and-herb based and able to restore energy and school performance. The ad invites requests for a free private text on women’s health and notes the company in Lynn Massachusetts.

Lydia E.pinkham Maheninetown Lydia E. Pinkham George F. Whitacre Madison Avenue Ahoningtown

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