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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1922

Page

9

Willie Thorpe a Quarter Indian Guest at Mrs Gray Home

Willie Thorpe four year old and one fourth Indian, son of Jim J. Thorpe, is eased into the care of Mrs. Frank B. Gray at 728 Noble Avenue after a Norwalk hospital stay for a broken knee cap injury to his father in an August automobile crash. The boy, praised for manners and learning, joins his new household as his father recuperates and hopes to reunite soon.

Willie Thorpe Frank B. Gray Good Samaritan Noble Avenue Jim J. Thorpe Norwalk Waters Thorpe Allingtown New York Mortuary Hill William Rupp Thorne Bridgeport Willie Joseph Gayner Gray Philadelphia United States Lilian Bell Mr. Thorpe London

Evans Pitt Wedding Held at Uncle's Home

Miss Gladys Pitt niece of Walter Foster and El Evans son of Mrs Albert Jacke were married Saturday at 4 50 by Rev George C Port. The bride wore a white canton crepe frock and matching hat with a shower bouquet. The matron of honor wore pink canton crepe with matching hat and carried pink roses. Best man was Frank Evans. After a wedding breakfast the couple left for a trip through Massachusetts and New York and will reside at 758 Brooks Street.

Gladys Pitt Walter Foster Maple Street Clinton EL. Evans Albert Jacke Ogden Street George C. Port Frank Evans Louangrin Walter Lawrence New Britain Hvans Massachusetts New York State Brooks Street

Coiffure trends move toward plainer severe styles

The article notes hair fashions growing plainer and more severe, with combs becoming higher and more intricate. It humorously suggests the mantilla could return soon as part of evolving style.

Couple entertains at informal house party

Mr and Mrs John Klein hosted at Hope Channel Fairfield for their house guests. Vielin and piano solos complemented instrumental pieces by Sallia Shapira Ve Olin and Mira Sallie Len chek. Grace Zeisel Madel Coach Helens attended.

John Klein Hope Chanel Fairfield Vielin Sallia Shapira Mira Sallie Lenchek Grace Zeisel Madel S Helens

Local Names Listed in School Pageant Cast

Miss Anita Foder Miss Martha Klein Miss Sallie Shapiro Miss Sallie Lenchek and Charles Lenchek appear in the guest list alongside Arthur Klein Charles Shapiro and Samuel Goldstein for the upcoming school pageant event.

Foder Anita Martha Kiein Sallie Shapiro Sallie Lenchek Charles Lenchek Arthur Klein Charles Shapiro Samuel Goldstein

Woman Shot by Relative In Domestic Incident

In South Bedwick Maine on August 28 Mrs Frank Martel of Clinton Mass was shot in the heart by her brother-in-law Philip Martel who said he believed the gun to be unloaded. The incident occurred at Way Island and the shooter claimed he did not know the gun was loaded.

South Bedwick Frank Martel Clinton Mass Way Island Fred Philip Martel

ICLUB Beach Party Tonight Hosts Members

Members of the Business and Professional Women's Club in the Liberty building host a frankfurter roast at the Mary Burton Cottage tonight at :30. Attendees listed include Miss Bertha Hagan Miss Anna Bennett Miss Helen Mass Miss Jane Langshaw Mrs H Bertram and others.

Business and Professional Women's Club Liberty Building Mary Burton Cortiga Bertha Hagan Anna Bennett Helen Mass Jane Langshaw A. Johnson Mary Reeter H. Bertram J. Ritchie Emily Ritchie

Store E Shepherd Miss Roters and Mrs G T Greeley

A brief notice lists store names E Shepherd Miss Roters and Mrs G T Greeley connected to the local business scene. The fragment confirms their involvement in a storefront or partnership context. No dates or locations are provided in the readable text.

E. Shepherd Miss Roters G. T. Greeley

Swine Delegation Voted For German Admission to League

Geneva reports the Swine delegation to the League of Nations was instructed to back Germany's admission if she applies. The stance aligns with Swiss government belief in universal League participation. An unrelated ad about Golden Gunt Shampoo appears in the clipping.

Geneva League of Nationa Germany League

Odd Bedroom Furniture Pieces for Sale

Fourth floor odd pieces for bedroom use include imitation mahogany bureau bed chiffonier and dressing table. Prices listed formerly 233.00 now 116.50 for some items with bureau 860.00 chiffonier 62.00 to 48.00 dressing table 50.00 to 35.00 in mahogany or walnut finishes.

Vital Statistics births and marriages in local families

A list of births with parents and addresses includes Ellsworth Hawkins, Fingerty, Schine, Zrélak, Seman, Richardson, Anhdal, Constantia, Vitotte, Pappas, and others noting daughters and sons with Aug and Aug dates. Marriages include Totven and Dubee, Zergbrosky and Murzyn, Tedesco and Murray, Bocchi and Petrucello, Gronzo and Cliette, Kowalski and Prasycki, Bielecsi and Kowalska, Castagnoli and Browne, Prusaczyk and Bamorajczyk, Maffe and Dondero. 258 years old, John Mult, the naturalist.

Ellsworth Emily Hawkins Madison Avenue Harry and Persifony Fingerty Pequonnock Street Nathan Jeanette Schine Garfield Avenue Aus Michael Annie Zrélak Pembroke Street John Annie Seman Maple Street Ave Hobson Lillian Richardson French Street Lawrence Sarah Anhdal Black Rock Avenue Phillip Alexandria Constantia Broad Street Annie Kosturxo Bradley Street Annie Senchak Skelton William Chara Levine Sebastiano Frencesey Maria Cammarata Gaspiro Maria Maggi George Street Nichole Totven Hamilton Sireet Maria A. Dubee Barotine Street Joseph Zergbrosky Park Avenue Julia Murzyn Carmen Fe’ E Frank Lucy Tedesco Award Murray William Street Edith Gilbert Central Avenue Vincent Bocchi Hallett Street Olympia Petrucello Stillman Street Carmine Gronzo Linen Avenue Rosina Cliette Lineen

School Supplies and Flag Sale Ad Listing Various Items

An advertisement lists school supplies and flag offerings. Items include pencil boxes fountain pens note books ink note pads blank books and accessories on the Main Floor Stationery Section A plus United States flags in multiple sizes and cotton or silk flags with price points, located on the Third Floor.

United States

Patent leather pumps highlight autumn shoe styles

Sizes 6 to 8, priced at $3.95, patent leather pumps are shown everywhere. Gyossy presents a stylish sleek look to pair with conservative autumn tailored suits. The "Fanction" is a patent one strap pump with a rounded toe and Spanish heel, a vogue on Fifth Avenue. Main floor.

Fifth Avenue

New Fiction Prices From Leading Writers Listed

A catalog lists titles by Judith of the Godless Valley and other renowned authors with prices ranging from $1.75 to $2.06. Notable names include Edgar Rice Burroughs Rafael Sabatini Elinor Glyn and Mary Roberts Rinehart among others. Titles cover mystery romance adventure and historical themes across Northwest Earth’s Core and more.

Judith of Godless Valley Honore Willsle Harold Bincloss Edgar Rice Burroughs James Oliver Curwood Kathleen Norris Captain Blood Rafael Sabatini EB. M. Hull Stacy Aumarez Edgar Saltus Mary Roberts Rinehart

Water and acid proof garment for protection

A compact notice describes a small protective dress shield made partly of closely woven net and partly of rubber. Available in medium and large sizes, with a request to view them.

Annex Grand Clearance Shoes Three Day Bargains

The Annex promotes a three day shoe clearance with bargains Tuesday through Thursday. Lot 1 features women's and children's white 50 ets pumps, Lot 2 infants shoes to size 4 and 95 ets, 4 to 8, Lot 3 women's pumps and oxfords broken sizes $1 ap$, Lot 4 hundreds of smart pumps and oxfords for women tan or black $2.95, Lot 5 one hundred high grade tan oxfords $3.95.

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Couvard G. W. Fairchild & Sons,Inc Maniéra and Opticians Main St Arcade Model Fur Co Congress St Sherwood & Hall Optometrists & Opticians Meigs Bldg I Evans-Pitt ICLUB Want League Universal Fugene Emma Vitotte Avenue AE. Stovus Mary Pappas Liberty Priest Harry Sophie Pappas Main Street Ot Jiamand Blanche Murry East Main Street John Mult Vwveek Che DM Stout Canton Crepes Read House Oxfords For Women
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