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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1925
Page
11
Advertisement promotes Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a remedy for ailments specific to women that affect appearance and health. It claims to restore health and beauty by addressing symptoms such as distressed expressions, sallow skin, dark circles, lassitude, headaches, and depression.
Miss Barbara Barnes daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Barnes of Rockford Maryland became the bride of Donald M Blodget son of Dr and Mrs Henry Blodget yesterday afternoon at the bride’s parents home Rev John Gordon performed the ceremony with the single ring. The gown was white chiffon over satin with pearl and silver embroidery and a court train. The veil was tulle with rose point edge and she carried white orchids and lilies of the valley. Mrs William Barton of New York City was matron of honor in white satin and blue delphinium. Bridesmaids Elizabeth Scudder of New Brunswick and Eleanor Burnstead of New Haven wore pale pink and powder blue chiffon over satin, carrying pale pink rosebuds. Best man Wright B Goss of Newark and ushers V Trubee Daviser and Robert Friadise of New York. A reception followed and the couple plan a wedding trip to Maine then residence at 150 East 3rd Street New York City. The bride, a Smith College graduate, is granddaughter of Mrs Theodore Keller of Rockford. The groom, Yale graduate, served in WWI and is an official at Farmers Loan and Trust Co. in New York. The couple were introduced to Bridgeport society at a Park Place tea.
L. C. Stowell vice president in charge of sales for Dictaphone Corp of America spoke to the Bridgeport Advertising club at a noon meeting. He described advertising and selling challenges, praised mail and testimonial advertising, and noted a 47 percent July sales increase over the prior year due to seasonal sales arguments and new approaches.
A Monday farewell event for George Figlar of Fairfield honored his departure for South Bend Indiana to join Elsie Janis musical review Pazzies of 1925. Guests included many locals while Figlar offered dances and vocal selections and received a traveling bag as a gift.
A series of birth notices list Antonio and Caterina Cipnana at 1844 Min Street with a son born August 21, Willan Joe and Catherine Hisse of Beaumont at 1930 Seaview Avenue with a daughter born August 21, Bridgeport Jigsmtal notes a son born August fs! to Nicholas and Hetelle Bair at 111 Jefferson Street, and Thomas and Caroline Taxi at 335 Willard Street with a daughter born August 28 at Bridgeport Hospital. Additional entries include Hare and Margaret Quinn at 108 Lose Street with a child born August 14, Charles Frederick William and Mae Ethel Voight at Tunaia fil rou Fairfield with a daughter born August 1ez) at Bridgeport Hospital, Charles and Olive Brina at 234 Malin Street Derby with a daughter born August 13 at Park'ty Hospital, Arthur Howard Sorenson at 21 Kachelle Place and Margaret Jane Nowell at 20 Kachelle Place with a birth August 24, John Kolevar at twenty-four Mas hon and Helen Kisco at twenty, 774 Laretio Street with a birth August 25.
The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Warner of 61 Broadstreet arrived Monday morning with her grandmother Mrs. Arthur Whitman after a vacation abroad in Europe. Her parents expect to come to America in early September. Miss Warner attends the Emma Willard School at Troy, N.Y.
Mrs Waldon and family return from Griswold Eastern Point while Gresham Griggs and party arrive home from Vermont. Mrs John Wheeter and Mrs A Winter win bridge prizes at Brooklawn Country Club. Mrs Gilbert W Goodridge hosts a large bridge party with guests from Stamford Greenwich and Stratford. Various weddings engagements travel and society notes fill the page with names and places from Bridgeport and surrounding towns.
Bridgeport Council of Jewish Women hosts a benefit bridge for the Americanization fund at the home of Mrs Frank Cohen. Mrs Walter Loswith, president of the section, is general chairwoman, assisted by Mrs Paul Goldberg and others, including Mrs George Finklestone and Mrs F B Sterber.
City hall girl clerks will leave at 9 AM for a full day Dutch treat bus ride to Bear Mountain. Clerks in the Tax Collector office will not attend due to business needs. Tax Assessor Connelly had said he would object only if clerks in other departments could not join. It was reported that no clerks in Connelly’s office plan to go.
The Girl Scout Day Camp ends its season with a final session last Thursday and no meeting planned for tomorrow due to weather. Attendance was strong in July and August, with a program similar to July’s first month, under the management of Miss Dorothy Lyon, daughter of Mrs. Frank C. Lyon of Congress Street.
Miss Esther Honan daughter of William Honan will wed Roland Ward son of Charles Ward Thursday morning at St Augustine's Church Rev Peter H McClean officiating Attendants are Mrs Henry Forrestal and Charles Ward After breakfast the couple depart for a wedding trip Honan a Bridgeport High and normal school graduate and Jefferson School faculty member
Miss Ada Hayward of Atlantic street entertained at Sophies tea room in Botsford yesterday afternoon for Miss Esther M Honan who will wed Roland Ward. After the luncheon Miss Honan received a polychrome mirror. Attending were Miss Rosanna Brady Muriel Shread Gertrude Miller Inez Taneh.
Miss Irene M. Broderick of 759 Iranistan avenue entertained at a hot dog and corn roast Monday evening at Fayerweather's Ishand. Guests included many neighbors and friends such as the Misses Sue Clancy Alma Drew Catherine and Marguerite McLachlan Marguerite Smith Mane Rowe Edna Dorothy Catherine Linehan Julia Morrissey Virginia Reilly Elizabeth Brown and Marion Shaughnessy among others. Also present were Mr JA Melachan Mrs Carl Spiegel Mrs T F Brederick Mr and Mrs William Rowe and several Barrys.
Miss Lillian Piazza of 103 Charles street was guest of honor at a surprise party Saturday evening at the home of Mary DeCeser. An orchestra provided music and a buffet luncheon was served. Many friends attended including Titlan Ilanza Frances Phizza Marion Flin Catherine Vasey Josephine Mex Milde Nelson Lillie Lindstrom and others.
Miss Dorothy Marion Senk was feted at her 95 Baldwin Street home by her mother Marie R Senk. The party featured decorations, musical selections by Albert Tordoff, a Charleston dance display by Ruth Bulmer and others, a radio program, and a luncheon. Guests included many family and friends from the Senk and Burdik circles.
Ernest Champion and Leonard Price, both of New Haven, were found guilty in police court this morning of stealing clothing from the lockers at Capitol Park swimming pool. Each was fined $15 and costs. both had been employed as lifeguards at the park.
Washington August 25 A estate valued at about 1.14 million dollars was left by Madame Mary Bakimnetetf wife of former Russian ambassador to the United States The petition to administer the estate was filed today in federal court as officials noted the sizable bequest and the identity of the widow with diplomatic ties.
Boston police veteran Charles L. Skelton, long a member of the force, killed himself today. Authorities offered no motive for the self-inflicted death.
Miss Susan na Louise Bawden daughter of Mr and Mrs George Bawden of Mill Plain Fairfield weds LeGrand F Sturges son of Mr and Mrs Edward F Sturges in St Pauls church Fairfield She will wear white chiffon over satin and carry a bouquet of white roses Attendant is Mrs David Huntington sister Best man is Harold Sturges After wedding couple will leave for a wedding trip They will reside on Sturges road Fairfield Bawden educated at Bridgeport Hospital Training School taught at Ford Memorial hospital Detroit
Funeral services were held for Charles Parker at his home and Sacred Heart Church with a high mass. Burial followed at St. Michael's cemetery, with pallbearers named. Other funerals included John Hutchison, Mrs. Anna Flynn, Miss Prances Houk, Martin Lillia, Dennis A Callaghan, William Donnelly, Helen Strotnak, Leon Moody, Joseph Verrett.
John Dawe of 1324 Nobie Avenue recovered after a pill dropped in his ear by his younger brother. Dr. Philip Curran removed the nellet from the ear, restoring him from the effects of the pill.
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