This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1923
Page
13
Police suspect several boys are responsible for an attempted burglary at the Ben Epatein auto supply store on Crescent Avenue. A screen was torn from the front window but nothing was stolen. Authorities continue to investigate and identify possible suspects.
Camp Trefoil at Ball Pond Danbury closed after hosting more than 300 girls since July with 48 present at a time. Local Scout director Miss Margaret Griffith served as business manager. Councillors included Miss Phil lis Tomlinson and Miss Alice Rock. Clarified teaching by instructors with Miss Margaret Jennings leading Red Cross Lifesaving. Frances Hurd oversaw nature study. Abs. C. Nathaniel Worthen earned the pioneer badge for finding a rare wood lily. Scout commissioner Seout Worthen and Mrs. Howard Simpson led the board with Lena G. Knapp directing sections.
Mr and Mrs T E Dillworth hosted a pink color scheme birthday party for their daughter Eileen on a Wednesday afternoon. Guests included Marion Eaton Margaret Nelson Evelyn Nelson Dorothy Tracy Loreta Crawford Mildred Milly Katherine Hallett Betty Dunn Lillian Lynch Agnes Bray Frances Savard Winifred Mc Laughlin. Luncheon featured pink decorations and a strawberry iced cake with pink candles.
An advertisement urges women to seek Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound to gain health and endurance. It claims the tonic helps a majority of women and promotes becoming the woman one was meant to be, noting nervousness headaches backaches and irregularities as conditions it addresses.
The Rose Laird Salon presents scalp and face culture services with scientific treatments by a Special Representative. Tulepo is highlighted for baldness, falling hair, and dandruff. Marta H. Riley at Noble 4335 is listed as a contact or associated name.
A reader notice offers a sewing pattern forecast with dress instructions for sizes 14 18 and 84 inches, detailing fabric yardage and contrasting material needs. It notes a popular low waistline and side closing design, with pattern mailed on 15 cents in stamps or coin and a five day phone follow up for non receipt.
Laura Marsden daughter of Mrs. Sarah Marsden of Irvington Court and Samuel Johnson of Elizabeth X. J. were married at 6 o clock in St Luke's church. The bride wore dark blue recotine with picture hat and her sister Alice Marsden attended in blue duvetyn. Best man was Charles Em yott, uncle of the bride. The couple left for a wedding trip and will reside on Yarrington Court after Labor Day. The bride worked for the American company. Johnson is with General Electric.
Invitations issued for the society wedding of Miss Annette DeVoe daughter of Otter Rock Drive Haven and C Georges Krogness Jr of San Francisco. The ceremony at Christ Episcopal church in Greenwich on Sept 12 with maid of honor Katherine DeVoe and bridesmaids Mildred Frost Katherine Davis and Roslyn Breed en. Best man Mely Krogness. ushers Edward Clark Geral dins Henderson Waldemar Meldail. Reception at the church followed by a honeymoon departure for San Francisco.
Personal items report engagements for Miss Bernadette Pineau of Portland Maine and Harold Poplar son of Mr and Mrs T Doolan of 2182 Seaview Avenue. Adele Hoffman entertains Etta Kis on of Philadelphia. Edward Reilly and Lillian Courtney announce the birth at Bridgeport hospital. Boston based Myr and Mrs J Camyway visit city and South Norwalk. Mrs Edward Griffin and Mrs Tillie Chamberls return from Washington and Mount Vernon. Miss Porgy Martinix vacationing at Long Beach Connecticut. Arc club met at Miss Helen Hirschs home with refreshments and entertainment. Jack Bernstein and Harry Sherman head to Catskills for Labor Day.
Miss Evelyn Nielsen daughter of M and Mrs Nielsen of Clinton avenue departed for Denmark September 2 with friends and is expected to return. A Bridgeport High School graduate about to enter Storrs College the farewell included music games dancing moonlight on the Nielsen yacht and a dinner. Attendees included Miss Mabel Hedegard Miss Mary Garhan Miss Eleanor Jenson Miss Madalene Saunders Miss Doroth Engelhardt and many others from Hartford Long Island and nearby towns.
Mrs. F Blair was surprised by friends and relatives at a birthday party at 6 Cleveland avenue. A buffet luncheon was served and Mrs Blair received many beautiful gifts. Attending were Mr and Mrs I Cullen Mr and Mrs H C Pender Mr and Mrs L W Blair Blair Mrs C Franklin Mag MuCi b Miss Carpenter and others.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.