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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1923

Page

9

Legion Members Plan to Attend State Session

Barry W. Congdon post of the American Legion plans a large delegation to the state convention in New Britain from September 13 to 15. First prize for military appearance in Waterbury parade last year is sought again. The convention will feature the Hommes Chevaux society on September 14 with Bridgeport participation. Delegation from the post includes Dr Charles H. Sprague commander Kay Congdon adjutant William Ballou Witter McNulty and William McCauley. alternates are Andrew Goodwin Janiece Eynes Harry Lauter Ralph Smith Edward Driscoll.

Barry W. Congdon Post American Legion New Britain Pumber Waterbury Chevaux Society

Church Club To Hold Another Coffee Party

A Ladies of St. Joseph's German Catholic church event on Madison Avenue is planned for tomorrow afternoon at 2 30. All members and friends are invited. The committee includes Mrs William Langenstein Mrs Thomas Zehader Mrs Edward Heln Mire Frank Kaspar Sr Mrs Frank Pinter Mrs William Metzger Mrs George Corneran and Mrs Stephen Martin.

St. Joseph's Madisen Avenue Wiliam Langenstein Thomas Zehader Edward Heln Frank Kaspar Sr Frank Pinter William Metzger George Cornéran Stephen Martin

Women Help Others After Using Pinkham's Compound

A grateful Chicago woman shares that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound restored her health after years of weakness and female troubles. She offers to answer questions for any woman facing similar issues and urges others to consider the remedy.

Lydia E. Pinkham Chicago Rae Sis Law

Local residents take summer trips and visits

Assistant Director Mise Mildred A Tenney returns home after two weeks at Camp Howell Redding Ridge Stratford Girl Scout camp necker 72 James Street city. Fire department member Olin Snow plans two week motor trip with family to Chester Pennsylvania. Margaret Horn leaves for Asbury Park vacation. Emily M Birvechek heads to Baltimore for two weeks. Hotchkiss family returns from Mohawk trail trip. Sheridan Crating Club picnic planned at Pleasure Beach tonight departing Cannon and Bread Streets at 7. Miss Ethel Correll vacationing in Binghamton. Marjorie J Nichols vacationing in Danbury and New York. State Policeman Samuel T Metcalf returns after two weeks vacation. Raymond McMahon back from West automobile tour. Florence Allen spending two weeks in New York state. Frank J Green vacationing in Franconia New Hampshire. Miss Keng Barry enjoys major trip through Massachusetts. Coroner J Z Phelan and Bernadette Phelan return from New England Canada tour. Rev Beaver M Hobien visiting in Morristown New Jersey. Agnes McAndrews resumes Salta Textile duties after New York State vacation. Jenny Hancester goes to Cleveland visit sister Edna Flaueister then Detroit and Niagara Falls. Mrs Marietta C Hyan and daughter Annabelle return from abroad, visiting Mrs Nita Ryan. Mary Urich and Pearl Talmadge return from Kamac camp Delaware Water Gap. Jane Bolace visits cousin Teresa Millo. Mrs Louis Stenson and children visit Orange New Jersey and Long Branch. Mrs P Millo entertains niece Mrs J Valatrante and Nancy from New York City.

Mise Mildred A. Tenney Lordship Manor Howell Redding Ridge Stratford Necker James Street Mies Agnes McAndrews Street Salta Textile Manufacturing Company New York State Jenny Hancester Cameron Avenue Cleveland Ohio Edn Flaueister Detroi Niagara Falls Marietta C. Hyan Annabelle Nita Ryan Mary Uurich Black Rock Avenue Pearl Talmadge Yale Street Kamac Camp Delaware Water Gap

Mrs. William J. Gaven Honored At Surprise Party

Mrs. William J. Gaven of Wilkes Barre Pa was guest of honor at a surprise party hosted by Mrs. Elmer W. Hawley at 219 Willow Street. Bridgeport Blind People's League members attended to welcome her with music by Mrs. E Robertson and Miss L. Berger.

Wiliam J. Gaven Wilkes- Barre Stephen Elmer W. Hawley 219 Willow Street Bridgeport Blind People’s League E. Robertson L. Berger Carrie Barber Brrs Ethel Robertson Lorraine Berger George Mills EB. Smith L. Mills Lorraine Brown Alice Smith Elmer Hawley Julia Hawley Florence Blythway 5. F. Smith

Kiwanis Club Clam Bake At Putnam Park

Kiwanis members arrange for an annual family picnic and clam bake at Putnam Park starting at 1:00 p.m. with cars lining North avenue and Dewey street to reach the scene by 2:00 p.m. Bert Crump curates games for all ages including a 260 pound and over yard dash, while Dr. Clarence Caulkins supervises cooking to determine when clams are done.

Kiwanis Club Putnam Park Papa Kiwanians North Avenue Dewey Street Bert Crump Clarence Caulkins

Hold Surprise Shower For September Bride

Miss Madelyn Scollins of 420 Hawley Avenue, soon to wed George Pelham on September 17, received a surprise miscellaneous shower at her home. Pink and white decor featured a large centerpiece cake with a miniature bride and groom. Guests included Kitty Cavanaugh Mae Doran Margaret Sayles Molly Cassidy Rose Gamerina Nel Burke Margaret Rausch and many others.

Madelyn Scollins Hawley Avenue George Pelham Kitty Cavanaugh Mae Doran Margaret Sayles Molly Cassidy Rose Gamerina Nel Burke Margaret Rausch Alice Yourke Margaret Luip~pold Richard Tesch Laura Sutter Laura Hanley George Mohs Sue Connell Margaret Bernica Frank Hebernehl Anne Monroe Mic Ralph Jack Tiennessey Anna Kessell Rose Scallin Gladys Scailin

Miss Tillstrom to Become Bride of B Spongberg

The wedding of Miss Gunhilla Tillstrom, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M Tillstrom of 287 Ellsworth Street, and Edward Spongberg of Brooklyn, now of Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Spongberg of 40 Montgomery Street, will take place Saturday at 7 PM at the Swedish Congregational Church Laurel Avenue and Grove Street. The Rev. T. Bingstrom will officiate with a musical program. Miss Annie Sides will sing O Promise Me and I Love You Truly. The bride will wear white canton crepe with full court train and a fan veil. she will carry a bouquet of bride roses. The matron of honor is Mrs. W. H. Standen in blue taffeta with silver-leaf wreath and ten roses. Two bridesmaids are Miss Olive Anderson of New York in orchid georgette over blue satin and Miss Alice Speer of Woodmere in green georgette over maize taffeta, each with gladiola bouquets. Best man is Mr. Spongberg from Worcester, Mass., with ushers W. H. Standen, Alfred Grander, Rudolph Sager, and Eric Stenquist. A reception follows in the church parlors. The couple will reside in Brooklyn after a wedding trip. the bride will wear a dark blue canton crepe dress and a black hat.

Mies Gunhilla Mulstrom Mra. M. Tillstrom Ellaworth Street Edward Bpongberg Brooklyn Mra. C. D. Spongberg Montgomery Street Wall Laurel Avenue Grovetreet Tey P. Bingstrom Anns Sides Misa Tillstrom W. H. Standen Mies Olive Anderson New York Alice Speer Woodmere S. 1 Gladiolas Sorsberg Worcester Maso Alfred Grander Rudolph Sager Eric Stenquist Bridgeport Tillstrom Perriess Unit Ventilation Corporation New Fork

Miss Nora Lucas and Nils Strand Married Here

Miss Nora Lucas daughter of Mr and Mrs Myron Lucas 1118 State street wed Nils Strand 864 Hancock avenue yesterday at 11 oclock in St Peters church Rev C A Leddy officiating. The bride wore white canton crepe with matching hat and carried a bouquet of bride roses and sweet peas. Miss Edna Lucas sister of the bride wore coco color crepe with hat of georgette and carried pink roses. Best man was William Lucas brother of the bride. A reception at the bride's home followed the ceremony before the couple left for a wedding trip to Niagara Falls and other places of interest. The bride was connected with the W T Grant company and Mr Strand is with the Nelson Tool company.

Nora Lucas Myron Lucas State Street Nila Strand Hancock Avenue St. Peetr’s Church C. A. Leddy Edna Lucas William Lucas Niagara Falls W.T. Grant Company Mr. Strand Nelson Tool Company Andrew Panling Ursula Byers Alexander Byers Park Terrace Nell Nielson Bell Street St. George's Church Miss Theresa Byera William Grauslaus Mrs. Nielson Canada North Avenue

FitzPatrick Nominated for Meriden Postmaster

James F FitzPatrick Republican State Central Committeeman is recommended for the Meriden postmaster appointment by Congressman John Tilson. The move ends a heated local Republican scramble as the term of the previous postmaster expired a month ago. FitzPatrick will succeed John F Penders, appointed by President Wilson.

Meriden James F., FitzPatrick Republican State Central Post Office Department Washington John Tilson FitzPatrick John F. Penders Wilson

Party at Miss Boemmels Home Includes Dancing and Song

Miss Margaret Boemmels and Miss Florence Waugh hosted a Saturday night party at the former home on Seaview Avenue. Exhibitions of dancing were given by Miss Fannie Boemmels and Miss Florence Waugh, with a duet by Miss Margaret Boemmels and Michael Jusreumsky and a solo by Miss Mary Scalzi. Attendees included Miss Ruth Delaney, Miss Margaret Boemmels, Miss Fannie Boemmels, Miss Mary Boemmels, Miss Mary Scalzi, Miss Agnes Bottomely, Michael Jusrempsky, Albert Pitt, Harold Lingd, Stephen and Frank Carangra, EM Marazita, and Victor Roberts.

Margaret Boemmels Florence Waugh Seaview Avenue Fannie Boemmels Florence Waugh Michael Jusreumsky Mary Scalei Ruth Delaney Margaret Fannie Mary Boemmels Mary Scalzi Agnes Bottomely Michael Jusrempsky Albert Pitt Harold Lingd Stephen and Frank Carangra EM Marazita Victor Roberts

Bridgeport Soldiers Return to City After Pay Day

After two weeks at Port Wright Bridgeport soldiers arrive Sunday afternoon aboard the army steamer Gil Morgan Lew Qn. Major J. Evans leads the battalion to the Armory where units are dismissed. A new training plan will soon include old Tac schools non-commissioned officers and gunners schools.

Port Wright Bedgeport Gil Morgan Lew Qn Battilion Iy J. Evans Unis

Nielson-Byers Wedding Solemnized in Rectory

Rev. Andrew Panling officiated at the 4 PM wedding in St. George's rectory for Ursula Byers daughter of Mr. and Mrs Alexander Byers of 67 Park Terrace and Nell Nielson of 68 Bell Street. The bride wore cocoa crepe with a white bouquet.

Stamford High School teacher weds in Stamford

Miss Helena Warren of Spencer Massachusetts and Theodore H Reimann a Stamford High School faculty member married last night in Stamford by Rev Charles Weedon with Rev Paul Kreumann assisting The bride a Smith College graduate served by Mrs Winifred Chase Hazelwood as matron of honor The couple will reside in Stamford after a short wedding trip

Stamford Helena Warren Spencer Mass Smith College Theodore H. Reimann Stamford High School Charles Weedon Hoston Paul Kreumann Winifred Chase Hazelwood Smith Rev ‘Benton Boston

Vital statistics births and marriages listed in local notices

Births list numerous couples with addresses and newborns dated August 14 to August 15 in streets such as Seds wick Miles Lexington and Pearl. Marriages include Andrew Blucher and Iris Cox, Harold Varnett and Mae Wachtee, John Lepree and Marie Woppe, Edward Spangharg and Guntild Louise Hlatrom, with addresses on Stratford Fox Street Gilmore Montgomery and accompanying details. A letter from Supreme Delegate Leo P Farrell of Court Marina No. in Cleveland was read at a recent meeting. A degree team meeting is scheduled Sunday at 1 30 to plan a bus ride to Indian Rivers.

August Margaret Hunady Weber Street Leo Veronica Gilver Asylum Street Giovanni Marion Pettith Lexington Avenue Prank Katherine Lukaszewics Pearl Street John and Kathleen Waltersdorf Beechwood Avenue Aueust Michael and Mary Soltia Hill Street Srward Bridget Flanagan Atwater Street Jacob Anna Briednak Jeward Isbel Powers Wilmot Avenue Francesco Concetta Gemarino Adgust JL Clemente Virgilia Quide Housstosie Avenue Charles Nellie Oldi South Avenue Andrew C. Blucher Stratford Iris I. Cox Sthlman Streat Harold D. Varnett Fox T. Dind Mae Anna Wachtee Fox Street John P. Lepree Gilmore Street Marie Woppe Gilmore Steret Edward Spangharg Montgomery Street Guntild Louise ‘hHlatrom Plarborview Agente Supreme Leo P. Farrell Marina No Poresters America Cleveland Ohio Indian Rivers

Wool suits and men's wear at reduced prices

The ad lists wool suits in multiple colors, shirts including silk striped madras, oxweave options, interwoven hose, lisle hose, garters, and shop details. It promotes fiction titles and boxed items on the main floor, with prices ranging from 35 cents to $3.00 and notes color options navy black cordovan.

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