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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1922

Page

9

Miss McElroy to Wed Harold Connerty at St Augustine's

Miss Lugy McElroy daughter of Mrs James H McElroy of 300 Golden Hill street will wed Harold Connerty son of Mr and Mrs Michael Connerty of Georgetown this morning at 9 30 at St Augustine's Catholic Church Rev Richard E Sihortell will perform the ceremony Miss Catherine McElroy sister of the bride will be maid of honor Relph Driscol cousin of the groom will be best man The couple will have a wedding breakfast at the bride's home and then travel to Atlantic City before settling in Georgetown.

Lugy Moblroy James H. McElroy Golden Hill Street St. Augustine's Church Harold 7. Connerty Michael Connerty Georgetown Richard E. Sihortell Ridgefield Misa McElroy Wil Misa Catherine McElroy Relph Driscol Atlantic City Georgeown

MISS STOVER TO SING AT THEATRE OPENING

The Fairfield opening of the new Communi ty Ceatre features a six reel feature two comedies a weekly news picture and acts from New York. Miss Helen Stover soprano soloist of New York City will return for the event backed by accompanist Miss E Piper and the Fairfield Philharmonic orchestra.

Ceatre Fairfield George Alfred Smith Lnsion New York Fairfield Philharmonic Orchestra Mies Helen Stover New York City Goldman ‘Bannd

Engagement and social notes from local clubs

Engagement announced between Minnie Et-Kin Dworkin and George Fine, both described by family and education background. Reservoir Avenue Improvement Society held a social with winners named. Upcoming Pal-Q-Mine leht at Seaside Institute noted. Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society to host hot roast beef supper and entertainment. BPW executive board plans important meeting at Liberty building tonight.

the Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society of Newfield M Shareh O'Cock Benjamin Roberts Business and Professional Women’s Club Liberty Building

Women’s Guild to Feature Film at Dawe’s Theatre

The Young Women’s Guild of the Universalist church will present a moving picture show Friday night at Dawe’s Theatre on State Street. Guild members will run the event, with proceeds supporting various philanthropic efforts. Donations have aided city charities and clothing drives throughout the winter. Officers include Mrs Williams Bristol president, Miss Lillian Jones vice president, Mrs Sherman Cole secretary, and Mrs Gorse Galdwin treasurer.

Young Women’s Guild of the Universalist Church Dawe's Theatre State Street League Williams Bristol Lillian Jones Atrs Sherman Cole Mra Gorse Galdwin

Prominent Local Physician Weds in New Rochelle

The marriage of Miss Ella M Peck of Binghamton to Dr. Irving L. Nettleton of New Rochelle was announced. Mrs Nettleton traces ancestry to New England pioneers and Revolutionary era, while Dr. Nettleton has long practiced in Bridgeport. The couple reside at 775 Washington Avenue.

Ella M Peck Binghamton SM. OY Irving L. Nettleton New Rochelle Wag Mrs. Nettleton New England Levi R. Peck Elijah Hannah Harnison Pek Litchfield Conn Nettleton Bridgeport Washington Avenue

Charity Bazaar to Benefit Hoover Fund for Germany

The American Relief fund of this city, formed by German volunteers, will stage a charity bazaar at the Y M H A hall on Martin Avenue for the week starting today through Saturday April 22. A forty eight member committee from various societies has arranged a program including daily events and special performances such as amateur night on Wednesday and a Saturday matinee for women and children. Proceeds go to the $3,000,000 Hoover fund aiding the poor and homeless children of Germany and Austria.

Y. M. H. A. Hell Matinun Avenue Hoover Fund Germany Austria

House Fire Destroys Closet at 3 Hamilton Street

Firefighters battled a blaze in a home owned by John Santo on 9 Hamilton Street. The fire started in a closet on the third floor, believed caused by spontaneous combustion, damaging woodwork and fabric valued at about $100. Responding units from nearby alarms reported the incident.

Dominick Rondagnona Hamilton Street John Santo

Monday Specials and Apparel Highlights

Our Monday Specials showcase washable couch covers in heavy cotton with fringed edges priced around $1.39 and 89 cents. Children’s shop offers dresses and coats in pink blue tan and green in sizes 2 4 and 6 years with prices from 49 cents to $2.00. Leathers in four colors and styles priced about $1.00. Stationery items include Stafford’s ink tabs and mucilage at 5 to 10 cents. Main floor shows hose tops and linen towels with prices 45 cents and up, plus men’s striped shirting and natural colored pongee.

Homespun and Tweeds for Suits and Coats

Virgin wool homespuns and tweeds totaling three hundred yards in all come in plain checks and mixtures. Available in light and dark tans blues periwinkle old rose and lavender. Width is fifty four inches.

Nightgowns and fabrics sale with assorted styles noted

An assortment of sheer nightgowns and fabrics advertised with features such as bateau necks piping rock colors blue pink rose and lavender. Includes V neck long sleeve and embroidery trimmed lines on sale Monday. Also listed are umbrellas ties and ribbed suits with two for $1.00 and regular prices cited.

Demonstration of Redfern Corsets on Living Models

Demonstration to help women choose the right corset style and wear with comfort. Correct styles for tall and stout figures, heavy figures needing rubber insets, slim figures, and the flapper. Rest Room second floor offers fittings Tuesday and Wednesday April 18 and 19 from 10 to 11:30 am and 3 to 4:50 pm. Appointments available.

Redfern Corsets

Heavy Tin Vacuum Clothes Washer in Basement Ad

An advertisement describes a heavy tin vacuum clothes washer with all parts riveted, emphasizing powerful yet easy operation. Suitable for blankets and heavy clothes as well as ordinary washing, it comes complete with a 40 inch handle and is intended for basement use.

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Wpelroy H.d. Connery Miss Stover Detective Bureau Sam Fogel Capitol Avenue Middle Street Reservoir Avenue Improvement Society Frank Gongi James O'Neil Linyian Kassit Erving-Christenson Anna’ Kaluta Walter Worth Margaret Smitana Ernest Woodford Gaited Church Seaside Institute Lafayette Amantle Streets Minnie Et- Kin Dworkin Herman Dworkin Defavette Street George Fine Max Fine Dworkin New York University Law School Fine New York City College New York Law School Women's Guild Relief Fund Che Farobiished Bryn Mawr Children’s Shop Chambray Leather Casque Comics Tewetve Stafford
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