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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1922

Page

9

Dainty party decorations at a Troy area surprise gathering

Frank Hogan hosted a pleasant surprise party for Edward McGrath of Troy at 281 Coleman Street with Leroy Rice. Guests included numerous Hogans, Nolans, and Rices plus Drs Proper and Adrian. Olive and white decor, dainty lamps, towers, and a dining room supper highlighted the event.

Frank Hogan Coleman Street Edward McGrath Troy Leroy Rice Gertrude Hogan Beatrice Nolan Mary Horahan Anna Catherine Whalen Frances Fonan Sadie Hogan Mary Burns F. Hogan Rice Catherine Foley Joseph Boland B. Adrian Kingston Troxy George Proper Albany Joseph Rice William Hogan John Gooch Thomas Burke James Hogan C. Rice Charles Bore

Miss Mary E Coomey and Agnas Smith return from New York trip

Local personals note Miss Mary E Coomey and Miss Agnas Smith of Frank Street have returned from a vacation in New York City. The item also lists upcoming weddings, visits, and social events including Miss Marie Kra tochhvil and Alder Renaud marriage, Miss Florence Walker and Arthur Carlson nuptials, and various social gatherings at Morris Court and Greens Farms Congregational church.

Mary E. Coomey Agnas Smith Frank Street New York City Florence Walker Park Lans New Milford Arthur Carlson Swedish Congregational Church Marie Cooper Florence Cooper TS5 Cleveland Avenue New York Cit Thelma van Doren Beechwood Avenue Nancy Gokey Myrtle Beach

Susan Woodruff Bride at Ide Els Splendid Wedding

Susan Emma Woodruff daughter of Rep William H Woodruff Milford marries Norrig Woods Abbott of Schuyler Seb at Portsmouth Congregational church in Milford. Rev Charles Atkins officiates before 400 guests. After a New Haven home reception, couple to reside in New Haven. Abbott Yale graduate 1922. Fostered by elegant apricot green silver color scheme with a large wedding party and orchestral music.

Susan Emma Woodruff William H. Woodruff Milford Norrig Woods Abbott Schuyler Seb Charles Atkins Plsmouth Congregational Church Edythe Josephine Woodruff Witl Altvyor Florence Woodrum Frank Lindley Wilhelmina Froome Miss Haze Worden Susanne Hill Leach Chauncey Abbott Chauncey Abbott, Jr Omaha Nob Massena Clark Arthur Kana Charles Buckland Merritt Clark Wittstein New Haven Mr. Abbott Miss Woodrutt Milford High School Penn Hall Chambersburg New Haver Bridgeport Abbott Yale

Many Attractions at Black Rock Lawn Fete

Plans are complete for the St. Anne's lawn fete at Black Rock with booths, dancing, a fish pond, and children admitted free tomorrow afternoon. Proceeds go to St. Anne's building fund. Firemen, Holy Name societies, and Knights of Columbus will attend on respective evenings.

St. Anne's St Anne’s Building Fund Engine Company No. l Holy Name Societies Fois City St. F Peter’s End St. Thomas’ Societies Fairfield Knights of Columbus

NEW UNIFORMS FOR SCOUT CONVENTION IN SUMMERFIELD

A newly organized girl beaut troop at Summerfield church pursues funds for uniforms to attend a Girl Scout convention. They plan fundraising and hope Mrs Herbert Hoover will visit the city in fall to aid their aim. The troop will meet Tuesday at the church to finalize plans.

Summerfield Church

Historic battleship Suwa sinks after rearmament

In Kune Japan the historic battleship Suwa once the Po bieda under Admiral Togo sank while being prepared for scrapping after being raised and refitted. The vessel quietly settled into deep water following the removal of her armament.

Local Woman Heads Connecticut State Musicians Contest

A Connecticut State Federation of music clubs announces the ith blenmint national contest for young professional musicians to be held between February 15 and March 30, 1928. Local chairman Mrs Frederic’s Manco Cord will handle inquiries. Prizes include 150 and 100 for national winners, with multiple named donors and judges from Yale, New Haven, and Hartford. The circular hemline is also noted on new tracks and handkerchiefs.

Ith Cairman Frederic Bane Avenue Conneellout Youn Artists David Stanley Smith Isador, Troostwyk Yale University Cearns Yusic Woxman’s Colleges New London George Chadwick Stock Horatio Parker New Haven John Adam Huo Clayton J. Steveng Bout Bridgeport Ralph I. Baldwin Hartford Thang Edward May Dowell Als Ibert J. Ogchner Chicago Theresa Careno Hy.a Forsence Long Oklahoma City Ohio Francis MacMilen Pensh McMillen New York City Wales William L. Whitney Gulistine Miller Clemson Pittsburgh James HL. Rogers Pra A. Setheriing Akron Ella. May Smith Charles A. McDonald Canton

Rent Drain: The Hidden Cost of Housing

Rex Grover White argues the rent drain traps homeowners in a loop of cost and social loss. He urges readers to investigate agencies to own a home, calculate decade rent costs, and escape landlord dependence by taking decisive steps toward ownership.

Rex Grover White Bath

Oldest Twins Named Heir to Monaco Principality

The Duchess de Valentino is designated hereditary heir to the Manara principality by her father, the new Prince of Monaco. The announcement, though garbled, indicates a dynastic succession tied to Hudson seal points and a collar slate fox motif as symbolic elements.

Duchess de Valentino Manara Prince of Monaco

Women easy to wear house dress pattern No. 1417

The pattern offers a frock suitable for mornings with a simple front opening. Size options 36 to 48 inch bust. requires 3 1/4 yards of 36 inch material plus 33/4 yards contrast. Mailed pattern for 15 cents or 5 cents in stamps. contact Pattern Department Bridgeport Telegram. call Barnum 6100 if not received in five days.

Bridgeport Telegram Tve Phoon Barnum 6100

Silks Head the List at Six Hundred Yards

TheSilks headline a 600-yard selection of luxury fabrics including chiffon tafttas heavy satins and various silks sold at 3.00 to 3.50 per yard. Choices include Canton Crepes Crepe de Chine Satin Charmeuse Radium Meteors and more in 36 to 40 inch widths with many famous names attached on the third floor.

Blouses on closeout in varied styles and colors

An odd gathering features Georgettes gray and tan blouses with silk fringe on elbow sleeves and hem. Tailored Seco Silk tan blouses and gingham collar sports blouses offer lace or embroidery trim. Sizes up to 54, all $2.00 to close out on the second floor.

Bargains on Main Floor Merchandise Highlight Sale

A compact shopping notice lists discounts on playing cards, Comet bridge whist cards, and jewelry in the main floor area. It promotes silk stockings, children socks, wash ties, bathing suits half price, and heavy cotton pillow cases and sheets with marked reductions.

Dresses on sale at five cents a yard this Monday

Special sale offers 36 inch wide fabrics labeled as Other Dresses priced at 5 cents per yard, valid for Monday only.

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Marie Kratochhvil R. Kretochvil Hollister Avenue Alder Renaud Waterbury Blessed Sacrament Ehurch Paula Specttle Noble Avenue Fifth Avenue Morris Court Frank Healey Fort Trumbull Beach Joe Cyrus A. Bradley Greenfield' HI Greens Farms Congregational Church Abex ‘Wall James O’hagen Riverhead L. A Agnes Walsh Am Street Kathryn F. Utz Burroughs Street Clarence Br, Hall Hubbard and K.P. Bicknell The Crane Company Pueblo Colorado Connecticut Susan Woodruff Black Rock Lawn Fete SCOUT Crawford Crayford Fairfield Ave Courtland St Barnum Woman Heads Mab Michael Colling Trish Dwhblin Kitty Kertan Collins Annabel Worthington Ladyes the Silks Jewelry Styles Main Moor Primrose Formosa Anr Joe Ip New England Gorton’s Gorton Che Hnner
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