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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1923

Page

28

All Britain Turns Out to Celebrate Royal Romance

London reports the Duke of York and Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon wed at Westminster Abbey. The ceremony drew Britain’s cheers with a grand crowd, royal guests, and foreign dignitaries. Queen Mary, the Dowager Queen, and Alexandra participated, while the American ambassador observed in court attire. The service featured the choir, organ, and the couple’s formal vows, ending with bouquet placement and a sunlit procession.

All Britain Duke of York Westminster Abbey London Associated Press Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon Britain Parliament Square Mary Prince of Wales Wales Alexandra Ima Hertti Sararium Earl of Strathmore Naval Air Force

Banker Farmer Conferences to Aid Agriculture

The American Bankers Association executive council heard plans to bring bankers, farmers and educators closer to improve agricultural conditions nationwide. W L Russell of Cornell urged a square deal, while Walter W Head of Omaha noted bankers’ willingness to help farmers, since farmer outcomes affect bankers.

Executive Council American Bankers Association HL. Russell Walter W Omah Association

Widows’ Society to Host Bond and Fancy Article Sale

Guests may inspect the Bridgeport Protestant Widows' Society home this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Mrs Edward A Jennings leads the bond and fancy article sale with committees arranging food candy tea and display booths to benefit the institution and its 25 residents.

Edward A. Jennings Bridgeport Protestant Widows’ Society George Comstock R. J. Mackenaule Stiles Goodsell Arthur AM. March WW. Webster Ethel Sterling John C. Hawley Fred Bassett Frank Miller Robert Wheeler Henry W. Hincks George Edwards Richard Staples Ralph Sperry

Bridgeport Man Weds Miss Burke at Assumption Church

On April 2 at the Church of the Assumption on Riverside Avenue, George Warren Carus of Bridgeport married Miss Ethel Burke, daughter of Sir and Mrs John Burke. The ceremony was a nuptial mass at noon, with Miss Burke’s sister Mrs John Wassie as bridesmaid, Til Maher as best man, and a post wedding luncheon. The couple plan to reside in Bridgeport after a brief wedding tour.

Westport

Greenwich Girl Is Wed To Maine Man

Miss Ellen Shieran of Sherwood Place and Fred Willet of Bangor Maine were married today at St Marys Catholic Church in Greenwich. Rev J Murphy officiated. Miss Anna Burns attended as maid of honor. Frederick Sheeran served as best man.

Greenwich Maine Ellen A, Eiector Mra. M. WH. Shieran Sherwood Place Fred Willet Bangor St. Mary's R. C I’. J. Murphy Anna Burns Ike Fite Feemeald Frederick Sheeran

Boxing Night Sparks in Frenzied Bantam Bouts at Local Ring

Pete August loses on a foul as Bones dominates New Havener with sharp crosses and a wide gash under his eye. Norwelk’s Young Mulligan Wing prevails over Nick Petite in six, while Art Lee draws with Carmen Cook in his pro debut. The crowd of about 1,100 watches intense exchanges and gritty survival in a volatile program.

Marino Bones New Havaner Mulligan Mulligen Norwelk Nick Petite Lee

War Wasps Tiny Plane Over France Audacious Flight

M. kh. Quinton, vice President of the Aeronautic League of France, reports on an arbors Praneal-Youlouse flight. A standard commercial plane with a seven horsepower engine rose from the ground after a 90 yard run, reached altitude, then advanced at 47 mph, delivering a 4200 rpm output. He foresees aviettes of 60 mph becoming economical rivals to small autos and aircraft in the near future.

M. Kh. Quinton Aeronautic League of France Quinton Srmall Automobile Mataruvei

Former Serb Consul Charged With Extortion

New York April 26 indictments charging Vadislav J. Save, former consul general from the Kingdom of Serbs Create and Sl o venes with extortion and refusing to visa passports for passengers sailing on certain steamship lines were dismissed today by General Sessions Judge Mancuso. Prosecuting officials held there was insufficient evidence to corner Baye.

New York Vadislav J. Savie Counsul Create Mancuso

Beard-Shelton Company dissolves and new firms formed

The Beard-Shelton Company of this city filed notice of dissolution with the Secretary of the State. IAU claims have been paid. Organize Tes Corp. The Commonwealth Sales Corporation has been granted a certificate of organization. Officers listed include F. W. Montayne president George E. Cox vice president Emmaark Foln secretary Hal F. Kearns secretary. An officer of a downtown bank narrates a tale of a man with a $190 safety deposit box windfall from his birth to his mother and father. The currency note remained in the vault and would have grown to about $1600 in sixty years at 4% annual. An artificial silk plant in Cleveland reports first quarter net profits of $183,175 versus $346,280 for all of 1922. First quarter sales totaled 287,065 pounds and the plant runs constantly.

Beard-Shelton Company IAU Organize Tes Corp Commonwealth Sales Corporation F. W. Montayne George E. Cox Emmaark. Foln Hal F. Kearns Cleveland

CurB Market New York Prices Slip Amid Small Volume

Prices on the curb market in New York today fell further amid light trading and scattered interest in a few specialties. Several major industrial issues moved to new levels on mergers and earnings, while oils and mining stocks showed limited action.

New York Stock Exchange Hydrox Corporation Ing & Point Shevers Ike Cream Company Southern States Seaboard of and Ne Ny Iurman 8 Anglo-American Oil and Standard : Oil of Indiana Standard Oil Group Kelly Extension Mines Caldelaria

Wheat and corn set season highs before profit-taking

Chicago wheat and corn hit high season records as Liverpool demand and European purchases supported futures. Gains faded with profit-taking closing unsettled for wheat at 1.26 1/8 and 1.24 1/2 for July while corn delivered new highs but slipped on ensuing selling. Reports of Argentina shipments and rain damage in Kansas Nebraska influenced the price swings.

Chicago Livrrpool Carr Liverpool Argentina Europe Kansas Nebraska

Realty Records Quit Claim Deeds Ledger

Real estate transfers listed include quit claim and warranty deeds among numerous individuals and banks. Entries name buyers and sellers such as Rothe to Coxnellz P Lathrop and James E Cooper to Charles Wy and Amelia C Slagle, with property on Beacon Street and other streets. Several transactions show dollar amounts like 1650 and 1800, plus banks and churches as parties.

May Rothe Coxnellz P. Lathrop Realty Beacon Street James E. Cooper Charles Wy Amelia C. Slagle Clartsgon Street Thomas O'Neil Bridgeport Savings Bank Really Bronx Avenue Ralph D. Benedic Philip Glasser Hillside Avenue Joseph Ferret Tae Edward D. Hayes Main Street Edward BD. Hayes Herman Abrams Julius Nussenfeld Matthew T Farrell Shelton Street Arthur J. Moore Davia Tt Cohen Abraham Stoltinksky Madison Terrace Henry EB. Shannon Maplewood Avenue Wrank G Albert Jordan Dickegoras Gregori Street George Tautorgus Paolog Panerite Vassilios Dickrgoras Walnut Street City National Bank Lizier American Book & Trust Company Summerfield Methodist ‘Episcopal Church Grant Street Mary Kepsen Edoward P. Tduinigg, Jr Howard Avenue Anna Hubert Ip William FL Schibler Charles Wd Schiller Denver Avenue Mary Szennyes John Szennyes Poplar Street Samuel Lebovitz Joseph Leboivitz Hanover Street Io Abraham C. Schnee Matthew F. Farrell Summerfield Frank Kogul Boston Avenue Edward PR. Duhige, Jr Mary Kopseo Grevers Avenue Morigags Deeds Cora P. Lathrop Roche Beacon Stressov Dichegoras Philip Glasner Ren Walnut Street Tara Goldstein Benjamin Ant Madison Avenue Sarah Brazen Michael Hoffman Huntington Read Mary Kopaco Mechanics and Partners Savings Bank Grovera Avenue

Renewal bid to sell Willys-Overland stock noted

Federal Judge John C Knox reserved decision in a renewal of Francis G Caffey receiver to sell 750000 shares of Willys Overland stock. Caffey said an offer of 1000000 dollars had been received in New York on April 26.

New York John C. Knox Francis G. Caffey Willys-Overjland Company Caffey

Midgets Challenge City Youth Team At Seaside Park

The Western Midgets invite any 12 to 13 year old team for a game at Seaside Park on Saturday afternoon. For games call John Forest at Bar 4808 any day between noon and six.

Seaside ‘Park John Forest

Milford Yacht Club Reports Government Breakwater Improve Plans

Secretary Joseph Rowland reports Milford harbor dredging is planned with a deeper wider channel as government work begins. Aboard ships include Annie Tross with spruce lumber for Miller Lumber, and coal deliveries to City Ice and Coal and American Brass at Stratford. Club members buy new yachts and a Bedell yard restain precedes launches. The Miamogue Yacht Club holds an Into Commission dance May 29 to mark the season.

Joseph Rowland Milford Thressuge Annie Tross Nova Scotia Miller Jumber Company George McCaffery Karm United Illuminating Company Miller Yard Way Ma.Caffery John Garrett City Ice & Coal Company American Brass Company Stratford Harry T. Gates Milford Farht Club Crath Bedell Milford Club Vincent Finedeski Bedell Yard Miamogue Club

Dr Philip J Jones To Exemplify Degree

The twenty third annual session of the Grand Court of Connecticut Order of Amaranth will meet at the Masonic Temple 1001 Broad Street tomorrow night with sessions opening at 11 0 clock Mrs Martha J Steenberg Grand Rey Matron will preside A dinner at the Bridgeport Club at 1 o clock requires reservations with Mrs Rose Short Royal Matron 841 Noble Avenue Barnum 7669 The degree will be exemplified at 7 30 by Morris Court No 13 officers with Dr Phillip J Jones of Hartford Grand Royal Patrons In charge

Grand Court of Connecticut Order of Amaranth Masonic Temple Broad Street Martha J. Steenberg Grand Rey Bridgeport Rose Short Royal Noble Avenue Barnum Morris Court No Phillip J. Jones Hartford Grand Royal

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