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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1923
Page
14
Edward Mesker, a patient cured at the State Sanitorium in Shelton, leaves for home as Mrs. Meeker celebrates an anniversary. A surprise wedding supper with dancing, games, and a silver table pad gift marked the event, remembered in local history.
Miss Caroline Rose McGeaha and George J Pickering wed in a Stratford area ceremony at a private home. The bride wore white Georgette crepe and carried pink roses. bridesmaid wore old blue Russian crepe. Best man was Charles Keegan. After a wedding breakfast for family, the couple left for a wedding trip.
A West Hartford resident, Migs dane F. Sippen, wed a Hartford man in a quiet private ceremony officiated by a Bene Baker member. The bride, described as the daughter of a local resident, has been living with her aunt in Hartford after recent relocations.
Miss Dorie Bryant led the event with songs and stories as the beach gathering concluded after a summer. Several girls participated in tests, and the group planned future activities despite weather disruptions and cancellations.
The ceremony took place at St. Patrick's Church with Michael Don and Torn 4 rot in attendance. Miss Van Sullivan led a vocal program with Miss Mary Kelly singing O Promise Met and Ave Maria. The bride wore white crepe and carried white roses. bridesmaid wore gray Canton crepe with pink roses. Joan P. Rausler served as best man. The couple departed for a honeymoon via Mohawk transit and will reside at 27 Berkme.
A fragmented advertisement page depicts a kaleidoscope of local notices and personal notes. References to community rituals, holidays, and daily routines reveal residents like Jean and Mrs Wilson sharing commute, meals, and crafts amid shopfronts and gatherings.
A reader notes a remarkable personal change after using Tantac described as a remedy for indigestion and dizziness. The account mentions relief of symptoms and urges the product, claimed to be sold by pharmacists, with references to widespread sales.
A local hall home hosts a welcoming event for a returning resident after a vacation period. The program featured dances and musical selections by Miss May, Miss Brian, Miss Mason, and Henrieta Mayfield with duets by Alise Bilivabein and Miss May Ayer.
Miss Denghtar of Bali and Mr William Wy of Pairfield announce the marriage of Martha Hull 10 to Francis McCarthy. The ceremony will be followed by a wedding trip to Nash Street and a return to their home on Nash Street.
The B and P Club releases its August events including a monthly dinner in the Liberty building club rooms at 3 PM, a public meeting, and a town social at Boulogk with food offerings. Additional activities feature a late afternoon program with local entertainers and a dessert party at Mrs Willau Marty’s venue, with other gatherings planned throughout the month.
A fragmented personals section lists names, places, and events with unclear dates. Mentions include Mrs Fidel Gsor, Mes Ve Shsians of Park, Andrew vals Re, and Brooklyn contacts. Several lines reference dates, parties, funerals, and social gatherings, but details are obscured by garbled OCR.
The Outing Club planned a seven o'clock picnic meeting at Hollister Ford avenues with supper fires after, but the event is postponed for one week. Attendees include four girls and named members such as Miss Blanche chi and Thomas Reile.
A meeting of Bridgeport League of Women Voters directors led to the resignation of longtime chairwoman Mrs. Tynn W. Wilson after two years in the role. The group planned to assemble a slate of officers, aiming to fill the vacancy and appoint successors in the near term.
Household tips cover drying and storing leftovers, starching tips, and care for garments. Advice emphasizes even bluing, drying white clothes in warm ovens, storing dried meat dishes, and proper ironing and washing to prevent dirt. Emphasizes monogram placement and enamel dish handling.
Mrs Joanna Myers of Greenville Pa recounts relief after using Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound during the change of life. She describes improved health, energy, and return to daily duties, noting many similar letters published praising the medicine.
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