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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1922
Page
12
Mrs Poli announces a two day lawn fete and bazaar at Rose Villa Woodmont August 15 16 to raise funds for charity work in Italy. Grounds barh dining seach and tennis courts will host the carnival with proceeds benefitting Queen Helena of Italy.
Reverend J. W. Davis marked his entrance into the fifty first year of preaching with tonight’s service at Advent Christian church. A veteran of Connecticut and New England circuits, he has long been active in the G A R and other patriotic and social groups.
John M. Worth of Darien sues Mary and Daniel Bianco of Darien seeking possession of a Jersey cow about five years old, claimed as his property on July 9. Defendants allegedly took and kept the cow. Worth seeks return of the animal and $150 in damages in the next court session in September.
A Special Correspondent recounts a Smyrna wedding cost under ten dollars. The groom’s family hires a deputy coumbaras to handle fees while relatives plan lavish rites with raki, muslin candies, and two artificial orange blossom crowns. The ceremony features a drum, wind instruments, and a raucous reception lasting seven hours with the bridegroom in his wife’s lap as she accepts a husband who will tend her, as the article notes with wry humor.
Funeral services for Frank A Hughes, longtime Republican official on the board of assessors, will be held at 3 PM from his Washington Avenue home. Burial follows at Batesview Cemetery. The 74 year old died at home after a morning illness. He leaves his widow Annie J Wilson, two sons John G and George F Hughes, and a daughter Margaret L Hughes.
Mayor Atwater announced appointments of Cornelius Healey and Michael Lucas to oversee voting machines for the upcoming election. The positions begin today for one year. Cecil Burns is named to the Board of Beliewastee, replacing Isdward T. Dunphy with a four-seat term and $500 yearly salary.
General Lafayette Young, 74, former U S Senator and owner of the Des Moines Capital, returned from Spirit Lake Iowa with granddaughters Virginia and Marjorie Herrick. He swam daily, saying the swims made him feel years younger and that he learned to swim late in life. The granddaughters, expert swimmers, hoped to teach him fancy dives in August. Young gained nation wide fame for wartime patriotic work.
A report shows more people engaged in denial and supervisa roles while the count of workmen in factones in New York declines. The figures indicate a shift in labor allocation with rising supervision and reduced shop floor staffing.
Miss Vern Brown of Bridgeport now Milford visits friends in this city. Mrs Elteen Gilmartin and Miss Evelyn Vagnoil of Third Street spend a week at Myrtle Beach. Warren French of 258 Olive Street visits Bose for vacation. Fifth District Democratic Women meet at Mrs Williane Scott’s, 763 Norman Street. Sophie Plotkin announces Zelda’s engagement to Dave Nevins of Derby. McSwiney Council hosts whist and pinochle at Moose Hall, 631 State Street. committee Rose Culler and Celia Burns. Second District Democratic Women meet at club rooms Lafayette and Gregory Streets. Francis Pendleton passed State Board of Accountancy exams. remarks by Mrs JL Shannon, 990 North Avenue. Mrs John F. McKeon and Miss Ryan of New York City vacation two weeks in Sheffield, Mass. Miss Anna Hartley of New Jersey visits Miss John Meliiley, Hanover Street. Miss Dorothy Morris of 358 Seaview Avenue to spend week with relatives in New Haven. Miss Amy Phoenix of DeKalb Avenue returns from Walnut Beach. Mrs Edward Marshall vacationing with Mrs B. Flanagan, 58 Bridgeport Avenue. Miss Dorothy and Miss Frances Williams of 911 Fairfield Avenue go to Camp Sern Ridge, Oxford for two weeks. Twelfth District Republican Women meet tonight to discuss primaries at Union and Stratford Avenues. Mrs G Worral hosts weekly whist and pinochle at 358 Seaview Avenue. Mrs Harry Barnes in charge.
In a drunken state William Ryan of 773 Broad Street was seen by a patrolman yesterday attempting to steal a motor meter from a car on Broad Street. He was held on drunkenness and related offenses. Benjamin Keith of 138 Fay Street was arrested yesterday on a warrant alleging assault.
A grocer extols Sylpho-Nathol as essential as soap noting its use for destroying floor crack germs, keeping drains odor free, and cleaning bathrooms. He claims it is stronger than carbolic acid yet safe, easy to prepare, and available in four sizes by grocers or druggists.
Mr and Mrs Otto J Goebel recently entertained many friends at a frankfurter supper hosted at Mrs Goebel s parents home Me and Mrs Henry TF Mempt driveway and lawns gleamed with lights. After supper guests enjoyed games and dancing with a long guest list including Mr J Goebel Mrs T Kenwith Mr and Mrs L Abbott Mr and Mrs Car Datfield and others.
Acting superintendent Cortright says the Board of Education may seek extra funds for textbooks as finances are tight. An appeal could be made to the Apportionment Board for additional appropriations. The February meeting cut $5,090 from the Apportionment Board’s limit, and 19 vacancies remain.
Teaching staff at the high school face resignations and plan to fill the vacancies soon as replacements are arranged.
A long column of birth announcements lists numerous individuals with home addresses and birth dates in July, naming Birch Poging and Myrtle Bacon among others with a son born July 24 and several other families. Marriage notices include Lawrence Marcone and Ellen Zumpt and Charley Brannan and Bernice Desk.
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