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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1922

Page

10

Mock Marriage Observed at Stratford Hall

Dor Dor reports a mock marriage ceremony at Stratford Hall by Wetana Council No 42 D of P Spitaontea Heritage Institute. A large crowd attended though no admission fee was charged, a silver collection was taken. The bridal party included Miss Ne itle Frank and groom Miss Elan Eliott with attendants Florence Ro sley Hazel Molyneux. Officiant was Rev Hopton, with Miss Lililin Morehouse as organist.

Wetana Council Pspitaontea Tooel Aiteritage Strateford Red Correet Ne Itle Frank Elan Eliott Gladys Mopton Florence Ro ‘Sley Hazel Molyneux Lowe

Connecticut Piggly Wiggly Stores Change Ownership

Piggly Wiggly stores in New Haven shift to a Connecticut firm under James Wy Elliott. Frank P. Casey says the system remains. two more stores may open in Bridgeport soon. Transfer papers filed. price around 33000 dollars.

Piggly Wigely Pate City New Haven Piggly Wisely Corporation Memphis Pisaly Rly Corporation James Wy Eliott Manhattan Bridgeport Stratford Avenue Viclatti Spain Congress Streets

Turpentine Advice On Grease Spats

Turpentine should be used on grease stains to remove them from fabric, and Walt Paper advises applying new paper to aid the process. The guidance emphasizes careful treatment to avoid further staining.

Benefit Show for New Dental Clinic in Newtown

A vaudeville benefit in Newtown will showcase local talent to fund a new dental clinic at the school opening in September. The event, organized by the Parent-Teachers Association, features solos and dances with participants including Stra Eve Blakeman and several local members. Dr E J Bresnahan of New Haven will run the clinic on Saturdays, with visiting nurse Gordan Anderson also in attendance.

Newtown Parent-Teachers' Association Baneat Stra Eve Blakeman James Taskar F. H. Mitchell Paul Fen E. J. Bresnahan New Haven Drain Haven Newtown Parer Teache Association Gordan Anderson Iclinfe

Obituary notices for several local residents on a single day

Multiple funeral services are listed including Robert Bradford Jr seven year old buried at Lakeview cemetery. Alvaro Betancourt funeral with high mass at Blessed Sacrament church and Eagles delegation. John Daley of Long Hill buried at Lakeview cemetery. Barbara Rometsch funeral at home with burial in Packets cemetery. Mary Crick 36 dies at Milfern hospital. services from Mathews street chapel and Park cemetery. John Schwing funeral at St Josephs church with Arion society burial at St Michaels cemetery. Addie E Scott funeral from daughter’s home with burial at Oak Hill cemetery.

Robert Bradford, Jr Robert Bradford Curtisans Lakeview Cemetery Sunnyside Beach Alvaro Berancourt Alvaro Betancourt Adams Street August G. Baler Stratford Avenue Blessed Sacrament Church Order of Eagles Su Michael's Cemetery John Daley Long Hill Charles L. Dennis State Street WW Simpson Mary Crick Milfern Hospital Charles Urick Devon Mathews Street W. J. Gugsenheim Devon Union Shurch Burlel Park Cemetery John Schwing Dixon Avenue St. Joseph's Church August Sinnance Arion Society St.Michael's Cemetery Dortinicus Kunkel Charlex Stachmann Adam Werb Eugene Parthenay Joseph Melager William Abraham Addie EB. Scott Addie E. Scott Joseph God Tula Farms Southaors Benjamin 3 Winchester Oak High Cemetery

Child drives tragedy as gun misfire kills mother

In Malden Massachusetts today a five year old girl pulled a revolver from her father Patrolman Burke's holster while he kissed his wife. The weapon discharged, killing the child instantly and wounding the mother.

Malden Mass Associated Press Helen Burke Burke

See-Saws at Old Mill Draw Crowds Daily

Hundreds of children ride See-Saws daily at the Old Mill playground. Genevieve Stone and Lawrence Evans manage the yard, guiding young crowds with tact. See-Saws remain the most popular apparatus as lively play and playful shouts fill the grounds.

Old Mill Atendanece Genevieve Stone Lawrence Evans

Stratford Auditor Makes Extra Reports

Stratford officials discuss the town audit noting the auditor earned about 2900 dollars, which should not be charged to the town books. Councilman W A Keeling says the extra amount reflects special reports tied to probation expenses and recall section needs, reducing the base miscellaneous appropriation.

Stratford W. A. Keeling Tha Audi

Six Month Old Phillips Baby a Physical Wonder

Paul B. Humparies of Phillips is described as a remarkable six month old with advanced physical development. He weighs eighteen pounds and has a long chest, with his parents noting astonishing mobility and strength for his age.

Paul B. Humparies Phillips

Fashion Forecast for Women’s Slim Silhouette Frocks

A fashion note describes silhouettes with a low waist and hip emphasis, recommending a sash back hang and side panel hems. It suggests fabrics like crepe de Chine rayon or voile and notes dress costs around 7.90, with a pattern price of 1.40 to mail. Credits a pattern number and mail delivery details.

Fouiard Arepe de Chine Powin Evan Voile Anu Micke Bey Cé Ormundis

Worthless Check Fraud In Art Purchases Reported

A disorderly damaged note describes a worthless check used to buy art at a New Jersey store, with the teller receiving $16.50 in change before the check was rejected. The report mentions over $6,000 tied to the case and references a Hawaii link, detailing counterfeit or misused funds.

Indian Georgen TB Diya Azo Ly K Iipany Jersay Chy Sissgi Peters Ahhange Logus

Madame Zenetta Clairvoyant Dead in Hartford Tragedy

Hartford August 8 Madame Zenetta a renowned clairvoyant died last night two hours after predicting her death. For 23 years she ran fortune telling and spiritual services at 21 Pearl Street. Born Margaretta Burgess in Philadelphia, she lived in Stamford before Hartford. She was widow of Alonzo Hall and leaves two nieces and a nephew. Burial set for Thursday in Stamford.

Hartford Madame Monette Madama Zenetta Pearletree Margenetta Burgess Philadelphia Thomas Burgess Zenetta Slumford Alonzo Hall Pase Heartford Svamfars

Former Southport Girl to Marry in Bristol

A Bristol wedding will unite Sarah Bernice Wheeler of Southport and her fiancé. The ceremony takes place Saturday at the Baptist Church with a bridal gown from her mother's wedding dress and orange blossoms. Southport guests Beatrice Blamey Ann O Dyer and others attend as attendants. The couple will reside at 421 West Avenue Bristol.

Bristol Sarah Bernice Wheeler Fort Southport Mra. Wheeler West Avenue Beatrice HH. Blamey Ann O'Dyer Misg Brada Teistel Swill Casey Ruth Roscoa South T. Mieen Lee Minor Oride

Senior fournament to start tonight at park

The Industrial Shevirg Ceintee Gu tennis tournament opens this evening on Beardsley park courts. Final rounds begin with players Margret Chavin, Stupy Chuluck, Jtion Rome, Ida Merson, Mildred Shay, Rose Sackowita, Agnes Quinn, Mise Mairacet Meorlachen. Sackowita leads with Miss Passey and Miss Helorieh as umpires.

Industria! Shevirg Ceintee Gu Tenis Lournament Beardsley Park Juntoy Margret Chavin Stupy Chuluck Jtion Rome Ida Merson Mildred Shay Rose Sackowita Agnes Quinn Mise Mairacet Meorlachen Miss Sackowits Eolest Passey Marianes Helorieh

Westport society note and weddings in town

Notices from Westport record a Walter Haugen poll exhibit at Pine Arts Theatre under Mark Leuscher’s banner tonight. Bridgeport area enthusiasts plan a gathering from nearby towns. A Women's Relief Corps meeting is set with Mrs. Georg Kimball at 2580 Main Street tomorrow, with attendees asked to meet at Main and Golden Hill at 9 am and to leave cars at Stratford post. The item also mentions a list of local personal notices including marriages engagements and a birth, with several residents traveling or recently returning from trips and a Yale graduate connection in a business tie.

Westport Cl&h Walter Haugen Pine Arty Theatre le Pusplees Mark Leuscher Ofrens Howe Women's Relief Corny Georg Kimball Golden Hill Stratford Post Ingen

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