Personal notes and social updates from the city
The column lists Mrs. Ami and Mrs. Prank Mead and their daughters Dorothy and Helen from Philadelphia visiting Mrs. Bates in Hawley avenue. It mentions C. Barrows of Bridgeport hydraulic company speaking on The City’s Water Supply, the Bridgeport Mandolin club’s Christmas party plans, soloists at a Thanksgiving gathering, and a tenth birthday celebration for Thomas Jackson. Charles and Mrs. Mitchell announce the birth of Francis Marie at St. Vincent’s hospital. The text covers Thanksgiving visits, anniversaries, and a fifth wedding anniversary at 831 Staple street with supper and dancing, plus Rose Schack hosting her cousin Aaron Smith from New York City over Thanksgiving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ami
Prank Mead
Dorothy
Helen
Philadelphia
W. G. Bates
Hawley Avenue
C. Barrows
Bridgeport Hydraulic Company
Charles Mitchell
Worth Street
Francis Marie
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Mitchell
Bernalette, Forest
E. J. Porest
Charles James
Staple Street
Rose Schack
William Street
Aaron Smith
New York City
Catholic Girl Scout Troop to Be Formed
The first Catholic Girl Scout troop in the city will be organized tonight at the Catholic Community house. Girls aged 10 to 18 are invited to attend as Miss Margaret Griffith explains the aims and purposes of the Girl Scouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Grifith
Bridgeport Council of Catholic|acomen
Washington Avenue
National Counell of Catholic Women
Washington
M. J. Flanagan
Simon Crahan
Counel
Catholic Charitable Bureau
Women of United Church to Conduct Christmas Bazaar
The Women of United Church plan a Christmas Bazaar on December 7 in the parish house from 2 to 10 pm. Dinner will be served at 12:37 pm. Mrs. Nathaniel Worhin is chairman, with numerous committee roles listed for decorations, food, tables, and children's activities. Ten local names appear among the organizers and helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women OF United Church
Parrish House
Oslork
Nathaniol Worchin
C. B. Doremus
W. L. Ferris
L. J. Morrison
F. L. Gaylord
J. G. Lutium
Son
Caroline Garlick
Iiew
Mix
Tf. W. Walker
Nmi
W. EB
Seeley
W. G. Linebureh
EB. T. Warner
Mra. C
Helen Grumman
Progress Club
Waltree Sox
Amelia, Canning
Marjorie del
Mary Finck
Aliss Margare Kanston
Sealey
Egg Laying Record Sets at Storrs College
In the Storrs Eye Laying contest more than 1,000 eggs were reported for the fourth week, exceeding the eight year average of 1,408 by a large margin. The previous high was 1,580 eggs in 1910, while last week the birds yielded 402 eggs, over 5 percent above target, attributed to a new night feeding system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Storrs
Greenwich Hosts First Trap Shooting Contest
C D Rafferty won the prize turkey in the trapshooting event at the Greenwich Field Club. He was tied with M B Foster but won the shoot off. This was the season's first here. Mr and Mrs J A Parker of Philadelphia are spending Thanksgiving in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwich
C.D. Rafferty
Rafferty
M. B. Foster
J. A. Parker
Philadelphia
Etty
Amazing Test Promises Wrinkle Vanishing Face Powder
An advertorial claims a French powder process makes skin smoother and less oily in any climate. It touts POUDRE TOKALON as reducing wrinkles by preserving moisture, promising notable improvements after one month. Money-back guarantee with introductory price of one dollar per large box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Breat
Woodward Apgrue
Usteult
Mick
Poudre Tokalon Secret Offer Heads To Women
A promotional ad promises a valuable secret gift for women who buy a box of Poudre Tolalom at West 26th Street New York within five days. The offer includes a coupon on the box top and lists Windle Drug, Rockwell & Co, SM Brown Co and others as sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talon
Mac
Onde
Ku Klux Klan Denounced From Catholic Pulpit
In Washington a Catholic Mass sermon denounced the Ku Klux Klan without naming it. Rev Dr Patrick J Healy of Catholic University quoted a Navy secretary speech criticizing such secretive groups and warned that public fear for freedom menaces the nation if officials speak against them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ku Klux Tan
St. Patrick's Catholic
Patrick J. Healy
Catholic University
Bridgeport Car Hit In Milford Accident
Milford November 30 Three men sustained minor cuts and bruises when the Bridgeport sedan driven by E. H. Bryer sided into a second car on the Milford turnpike The impact forced Bryer’s car into a ditch and shattered glass caused the injuries the other driver stopped at the scene
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Milford
Conl Usion
Milford Turnpike
EH. H. Bryer
Delath Valley
Bryer
Fashion's Forecast Dress Pattern Details
Mothers seek charming dresses for daughters with white batiste collars and green red embroidery. Pattern No. 1594 fits sizes 4 6 16 12 14 years, uses 3 1/2 yards 36 inch material and 1/4 yard 24 inch contrast. Price 13 cents. send 16 cents for pattern No. 602. mail to Pattern Department Bridgeport Telegram.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gyor
Wieng
Batiste
Utilities Commission Plans End to Crossings
The Public Utilities Commission targets eliminating railroad grade crossings across the state. It notes 71 grade crossings exist on steam rail lines, about one per 1.75 miles, higher than the U.S. average of one per mile. The state uniquely requires hearings before creating new grade crossings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Utilities Commission
United States
Union
Mary Condon Weds Edward Shoshan at Sacred Heart
Mary Condon daughter of J. Condon of 61 Gregory Street married Edward Shoshan son of Joseph F. Shoshan of 420 Carrol Avenue. The ceremony was at Sacred Heart Church yesterday at 9 AM with Rev. Frank Cushing officiating. Bridesmaid Rita Condon and best man Charles Downey attended. The couple will reside at 393 Gregory Street after a wedding trip to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wid Wire
Ch. J. Condon
Gregory Street
Rita Condon
Charles Downey
Washington
Cregory Street
Automobile Theft Report at 687 State Street
Owner reports the theft of an automobile owned by US Cole of 687 State Street. The Jag was stolen at night from Congress Street after being parked unwatched for about three hours. The missing car carries vehicle numbers C1991. XEW GLO Smart white kid gloves are described, with torn cuffs and suede gloves noted as fashionable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
US. Cole
State Street
Congress Street
Eleanor V Gilmartin Weds Edward Carmody
Miss Eleanor V Y Gilmartin of Bethel wed Edward Carmody of Newtown on Monday in Bethel with Rev J Z Keane officiating. The bride wore pearly gray panne velvet and carried white stones lilies. sister Marguerite Glimuartin was maid. Best man Thomas K Donohue. They planned a wedding trip to Washington and will reside at 1596 North Avlonue after returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esleanor VY. Gimartin
Bethel
Edward ‘M. Carmody
Newtown
Internal Revenue Widon
J. Z. Keane
Marguerite Glimuartin
Miss Elko Wed Joseph Sebas Jr In Ansonia Church
Miss Mary G Elko daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael Elko of 32 York Street Ansonia wed Joseph Michael Sebas Jr son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Sebas at the Church of Assumption Angenia The ceremony featured the Bridal Chorus and songs by Miss Alene Sullivan The couple will live on Frine Street after December 10 with a reception held at the bride’s home and guests from several cities attended including New York and Bridgeport The groom’s gift was a string of pearls and the bride gave a cameo brooch to her maid of honor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maury Catherine Elko
Mya Michael Elko
York Street
Ansonia
Joseph Michael Sebas, Jr
Joseph Michael Sabas
Church of Assumption
Angenia
Rea Joseph Synnott
Nestor
Rena VW McCormick
Alene L. Sullivan
Bailou
Hachelot
Mendelsaohn
Frine Street
Ansonia Girl Becomes Bride of Bridgeporter
Miss Catherine Elko daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael Elko of York Street Ansonia married Joseph Michael Sebas Jr of Bridgeport in the Church of the Assumption at 830 this morning Rev Joseph Synnett officiated Rosella Roscoe was maid of honor Joseph Sebas best man Guests arrived from Bridgeport New York Torrington and Paterson A reception followed at the bride s home They will reside on Prince Street Bridgeport after December 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ansonia
Church of the Assumption
Catherine Elko
Michael Elko
York Street
Joseph Michael Sebas, Jr
Bridgeport
Joseph Synnett
Mise Rosella Roscoe
Joseph Sebas
Torrington
Reuben H. Tucker
Weaver Street
Yale
Yale News
Stanley Adams
Jamaica
Long Island
Adama
Dennis Roy
Rockwood Avenue
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Bridgeport Mandolin Clib
Fairfield Avenue
Dora Sanford
Dorothy Weabrink
Anus Lascovitch
Misa Ernesting Jackel
Thomas Jackson
Wrirfield Avenue
Thomas
Edward B. ‘Lowne
Treviduces
Lowne
Sha x Pitan
Roosevelt Street
Storrs College
Tbe
Pattern Department
Bridgeport Telegram
Barnum 6208
Thun Ger
Utilities Commission
Mary Condon
F. Sheehan
la Touraine de
Eleanor V. Gilmartin
Edward Carmody
Mary G. Elko
Joseph Sebas JR
Scott
Fentt & Bowne
Bloomfield
Main St
Radiway
Pat Fon
Elltorm
Centre ST
New York
Windsor
Christ
Davenport
Fernericé Magazine
N. Buckingham & Co., Inc
Barstow
Che DM
South
Knox
Copenhagen
Phonograph Records
Actuelle Records
Puritan
Che
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