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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1922
Page
9
Miss K. W. Armstrong, a 28 year Burma missionary, spoke at Strat-Hela Baptist Church about her work among the Karen in Burma. She described language barriers, education efforts, and efforts to train local teachers and students while noting local Buddhist beliefs and the spread of English customs.
Local listing shows multiple gatherings across Bridgeport including Italian General committee at 474 East Washington Avenue and Venice Athletic Club at 296 Hurd Avenue. Other groups meet at St George hall Stretford Avenue St Paul’s Episcopal church and Masonic and fraternal lodges on State Street Fairfield Avenue Broad Street and related avenues plus unions and orders such as International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and Knights of Pythias present in tonight’s schedule.
Dr. Oscar Maurer of Center Church addressed United Church worshippers on The Shadow on God's Face drawn from Psalms. He spoke of divine light versus human sin and urged repentance to remove the shadow and see God's face. He announced next Sunday's sermon The Light in the Face of Jesus Christ.
Miss Marie Weeks A B Radcliffe becomes assistant to the dean in charge of social affairs at Brooks Hall. Miss Heton Page Abbott gains the post in charge of residence halls. New duties cover housing meals and student organizations, with invited visitors and improved conditions at opening time.
Bridgeport Elks will attend funeral for Mrs H H Jennings widow of a lodge founder. Burial at Mountain Grove. Hartford tied. Mary Hearn of 160 Sixth street died at St Vincent’s Hospital. She was daughter of Patrick and Maury Hearn. survived by sisters Mrs Shin dish and Miss Lulla, brother John. Mary L Hall died at home 116 Atlantic Street. private funeral. Elizabeth Wade died after long illness. four sons and multiple grandchildren. Funeral from Long Hill Methodist Church. burial Ong Hill Cemetery. Also notes on local obituaries and a general comment on replacing automobiles and historic Apple storage in gold storage plants.
W H Ham manager of Bridgeport Housing Co urges extensive planting of trees vines and shrubs along factory rights of way and around apartment blocks. He cites successful plantings at Black Rock and a Triangle by Grass Co as proof that greenery improves views backsides and even spurs social harmony among residents and workers.
The St Patrick's church outing at Daniels Grove on Madison avenue drew 250 parishioners and raised 300 for the new parochial school fund. The event featured chowder at 11 a.m. and sheep roast around 3 p.m., with the school nearing completion and interior work remaining.
An announcement records the marriage of Trevor J. Fox son of Mrs. J. Profit of 64 Denver Avenue to Maude Mason daughter of Mrs. J. Glila af Groton Conn. The ceremony occurred recently in Groton with H. Puillins and the bride's brother in law as the only attendants. Fox is stationed at the New London Submarine Base. Also noted are visits and visits by relatives including Mrs. Nee Wilko of 1116 Paris Avenue and Miss sete Wison of Roselleet New Jersey with Mrs. F. WH Howard of La Parrate Avenue visiting Mrs. Arthur Tyde in New York.
Mian Anna Moscovitz daughter of Mr and Mrs David Moscovitz of 956 Howard Avenue and Benjamin Levin son of Mr and Mrs Nathan Levin of Capitol Avenue were married yesterday at 2 pm by Rabbi Schoenbrun. The bride wore Brey canton crepe with matching accessories and sweet pea corsage. Sister Sophie Moscovitz maid of honor in red canton crepe with matching hat and red rose corsage. Maurice Levin brother of the groom was best man. The ceremony was followed by a reception in Springfield Massachusetts. The couple will take a short wedding trip and plan to reside in Springfield.
The Twelfth District Democratic club holds an important meeting tonight at its rooms to discuss primary enrollment and plans to challenge Town Chairman John A. Cornell. All members including women are urged to attend.
Sunday crowds filled Pleasure Beach with a seaside scene of kite flying bathing and dancing. Managers at the dance palace announced an old fashioned prize waltz for Wednesday evening as part of the lively beach leisure.
Worthwhile waltz lovers prepare for a Wednesday event offering cash prizes. Leading exponents of the old fashioned waltz have signified their intent to participate, with competitors showcasing both traditional and modern styles in the contest.
Councilman Walter A. Keeling will outline the pew paving program and school construction project to the Eighth district Civic Association at Bud Whitney School on Huntington Road Monday night. Other routine business will be addressed. Miss Agnes Walsh and Rose Zakns, visiting from Balting Wellow, left for Riverhead for a week.
A pretty August wedding occurred at the Shelton Methodist Episcopal Church with Miss Hattie Liewellyn daughter of Mrs. Frank Smalge Shelton and Gilbert Whitaker both of Shelton uniting in marriage. Reverend John T. Hamilton officiated. The bride wore mauve chiffon and lace and was given in marriage by her father. Bridesmaids included Blanche Whitaker and Gertrude Warmingham. William Hamilton served as best man. A wedding reception followed at the bride’s home and the couple departed for a trip to the Adirondacks.
Second floor items include white lateen petticoats with hip hems from 16 to 38 priced at 2.50 and 79 cents patterns in percale. cretonne aprons and knit union suits on main floor with discounts. Fourth floor leather goods feature brown tan or black options at 1.95. children’s black shoes sizes 5 to 4 also listed.
The Bridgeport Telegram Pattern Department offers a jumper dress pattern No. 1061 for girls aged 10 through 18. It describes fabric needs, costs about 1.80 dollars, and promises delivery by mail with 15 cent stamps or color. If pattern not received in five days, call Barnum 6100.
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