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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1925
Page
13
Presiding Superior Court judge in charge of the Olympia Maert trial will resume in New Haven today. The youthful dancer faces murder charges in the death of John Magnano, known as the town sheik, and alleged father of her baby. Jurors are expected to be completed.
Prank Brennan named airman of the Knights of Columbus Minstrel unit planning a May show. The group will revive popular early 20th century minstrels with a cast of local talent. The production aims to surpass past successes and will be staged at the new Knights of Columbus auditorium under director Harry J Maloney.
In a series of letters the writer notes restoring a Windsor chair by master craftsman W H Ridley at 17 Lafayette Street and praises old school craftsmanship. The page also weds everyday home life with shopping, bakery breads, Prim Press laundry service, Read’s cedar chests, and Ampico piano upgrades, all amid social updates and household plans.
President Mrs J G Moore will preside at the annual meeting of the Women’s League of St George’s Church this evening in the parish house. The event features the usual reports and the election of officers for the coming year, with supper served before the meeting.
Eight liquor cases before Judge Harlan Howse saw fines trimmed from $600 to as low as $1 after mitigating circumstances were considered. Defendants included Vincenzo Christano of Bridgeport and Giuseppe Puppo of Derby, with various charges of possessing liquor and maintaining places.
A surprise shower hosted by Miss Anna Watson and Miss Lucy Bagan honored Miss Anna Mathews with a mock marriage, buffet lunch, and dancing. Attendees included Mae Naster, Mary Leslie, Marie Svece, and many others. The ceremony was scheduled for 9 am at Blessed Sacrament church. the bride, connected with International Silver, will wear a white satin crepe gown with Chantilly lace and a pearl veil.
Miss Bessie OLeary daughter of Mr and Mrs is set to marry James Skerritt today in a formal ceremony. The brief notice places the couple in focus with the wedding confirmed by family sources.
Reverend William J Daly has been temporarily assigned to the teaching staff of St. Thomas Seminary in Hartford. Daly, recently ordained, served his first Mass at St. Augustine's church last week and is the son of Mr and Mrs Richard W Daly of 27 Center Street.
Hartford Center church hosts the annual meeting of the Woman's Congregational Home Mission Union of Connecticut on Wednesday starting at 9 am. Reports and officer elections open the session followed by talks and a dramatic program featuring speakers Frazier Tangarone and Marmon Potter among others. Luncheon at 11:30 and a tea priced at 8. Mrs. Charlea S. Thayer presides.
Representative Schuyler Merritt spoke at Stamford High School on Americanization Day. State director Robert Deming also spoke. The event welcomed about 150 new citizens admitted to the right to vote since July 4, 1928, with many auditors present.
A Bridgeport delegation attended the Diocesan Bureau of Catholic Charities session Sunday afternoon at Wilby High School in Waterbury. Miss Marguerite Boylan and Mr. Matthew J. Jdsg spoke, with Rev. Francis LaBuss delivering the main address. The Bridgeport group included Miss Victoria Larmour, Mrs. Simon Crehan, Mr. and Mrs. George Warren, and several others.
The Newfield Parent-Teacher Association holds a business meeting and social this afternoon at 3 45 in the school auditorium. Miss Lorene Duffie will sing with accompaniment by Mrs Garry Monahan. Miss Duffy plays organ and directs choir at St James Church in Stratford. Edith Kaln is set for a dramatic recital.
Dozing infant held in a pale blue or pink silk sleeping bag priced at 5.50 to 6.95. Japanese silk sandals in crepe de chine with embroidery offered as dear gift. Moccasins in silk, soft kid shoes, and a range of baby wear items priced from 39 cents to 3 dollars, including gowns slips and crib pads. Diapers priced at 2.50 for twelve.
A vintage advertisement promotes Zemo as a universal cure for itching and skin irritation. It claims eczema, rashes, pimples, and blackheads respond quickly, with itching stopping instantly. The safe antiseptic liquid is usable anytime, and a Zemo Soap is sold separately.
A forty year old physician’s preparation BOIVINEINE supplies iron to the blood in weakened run down conditions. The product claims quick action in the body and is widely sold by druggists.
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