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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1925

Page

15

Radio Bazaar at Methodist Church Ends With Tom Thumb Wedding

Yesterday afternoon at the Methodist church parlors a Tom Thumb wedding directed by Mrs George Wace and Mrs J af Law featured bridesmaids and ushers from the church. The service included music, readings, and a reception, with Rabbi Jacob Weverovity to conduct Friday evening services at Park Se Temple and a noted address titled Why 18 Way Countenance Tater.

Aue Ibrite Radio Baviar Methodist Peurel George Wace J Af Law Richard Law Ett Beebe Miury Jamice Simpson Natalie Hatenkis Jacob Weverovity Park Se Temple

Civic League opens with speeches and lectures in university club

Miss Lieanor Webster presided at the first meeting of the executive board of the Civic League held recently in the University club. Mrs Core Wells Trow of New York was engaged to deliver a series of lectures on Parliamentary Skill in this city. The group planned a full organization meeting for later this month.

Lieanor Webster Civic League University Club Core Wells Trow New York

Stores on State Street Sold for Gilbert Street Plans

Deeds recorded in the town clerk’s office show the sale of Frank T Staples property on State Street to Hyman and Samuel Dworken. The four stores from 271 to 295 will be torn down, with the Gilbert Street house at 27 Gilbert Street also affected. About 15,900 dollars is involved as part of a plan to replace the Gilbert Street dwelling with a 124 family apartment building. The new owners’ plans are being drawn and work is expected to start in early spring.

Fown Frank T Staples Staite Street Hyman Samuel Dworken State Street Gilbert Street Lau

Research Club to Give Monthly Concert Sunday

The Research Club in Bridgeport continues its monthly Sunday concert at 3:30 PM in the Sunday afternoon music circle near Sunday. The program features Mrs Alice Rodgers Edith Broadman Lauren Allen and others with Beethoven and carols. Notable participants include Mrs Austin Chapman Miss Florence Halt and the Aeolian Trio in a varied program of art songs arias and English Christmas carols.

Music Ut Research Club Lridgeport Musicale Austin Chapmin Greig Danny Weatherly Oley Ilincis Onel Aeolian Cyloan Hancher Allen Rubinstei Kimmond-Ostrow Miss Allen Thomas Wall Woman’s Club With- Mantic Stewar Naramore Chipman Madame Butterfy Summerfield Church Florence Halt Quartette Dorothy Stevenapprano A Chapman Fred Welch Leonard Bergrren Duroth Stevenson Liorence Hall Othel Culler

Reception for Rev Charles Mercer Gall at Trinity Church

More than 400 parishioners attended a reception at the Trinity Church parish house on Courtland Street and Washington Avenue in honor of Rev and Mrs Charles Mercer Gall. Gall, newly arrived from Asheville NC, assumed the pastorate this Sunday. The parish announced the institution of the new rectory and consecration of the new church on Tuesday January 6 with Bishop Chauncey G Brewster presiding and a distinguished diocesan clergyman from another state delivering the sermon.

Trinity Church Courtland Street Washington Avenue Charles Mercer Gall Asheville NC Chauncey G Brewster

Bridgeport Third in State Accident List

Bridgeport ranks third in state accident reports with 27 incidents last week. The Motor Vehicle Department logged crashes across New London, Middletown, North Haven, Southport, Chester, and Monroe, highlighting Hartford, Waterbury, Stamford, Danbury, and Greenwich among affected areas.

Bridgeport Hariword der Motor Vehice New London Widdleton North Tayen Southport Chester Monroe Lautioeu Thortfor New Travers Lidgep Waerbury Staumford Meuden Greenwich & Nora Dinbury Middletown Wornall Lone Jon

Comedy Show Tonight at Bazaar Hall

A local bazaar hosts a comedy program this evening at Wotan Hall. Featured performers include Weh rtcomed and Weed A Wit with special appearances by Miro Sonnie, Mrs Smith, Mrs John Crowell, and Mrs William Fraser.

Wotan Hall Howe Smith John Crowell Howard Speer William Fraser

Soloist Edwin Swain to perform at First Presbyterian Church

Edwin Swain, noted New York baritone and member of the Oratorio Quartet, will sing at the First Presbyterian Church Sunday evening as part of the eighth Sunday musical special. Born in the South, Swain is renowned for a wide range and remarkable flexibility and recently served as July soloist at Chanulyuqua Lake. The Yarst Presbyterian church music program, directed by Florence Haskin, continues to contribute to community musical life with strong local interest.

Edwin Swain Charitone New York First Presbyterian Church Mr Swain Oratorio Quartet of Chanulyuqua Lake N Southland Yarst Presbyterian Echurch Florence Haskin

Black Rock Club Presents Just A Mistake Comedy

The Black Rock Congregational Church Dramatic Club, led by Mrs Herman Pardon, stages a three act comedy Just A Mistake at Woodruff Hall on Thursday and Friday evenings, December 17 and 18. Grace Myrtie Anna Brantmeyer and others head the cast with directing by Mrs Peabody 15. Between acts 2 groups of club members in old fashioned costumes perform and sing.

Black Red Congregational Church Dramatic Club Herman Pardon Woodruff Hall Peabody Grace Myrtie Anna Brantmeyer Teannette Ryder Carl $Word Charles Norra Hiigo

Concert Tuesday for Crosby Home

The annual charity concert by the Fanny Crosby Choir aims to benefit the Crosby Home for the Aged. Soloists include Vera Curtis, a Metropolitan Opera alumna, and baritone A 3 Kerr. John Barnes Wells will perform folk songs, concluding with The Crucifix.

Fanny Crosby Kings Daughters Crosby Home For Vera Curtis Metropolitan Opera Company 3 Kerr John Barnes Wells

Milford DAR Awards Prize For Essay On Birth Of Constitution

D A R of Milford awarded prizes at the chapter meeting in Milford on December 3. Frank Nettleton of theenth school earned first prize for the best essay on the Birth of the Constitution. Dorothy Thyde, from the same school, received second prize, and Bernadette Fagin of Laurel in Tall won third prize. The meeting also featured an exhibit of ancient pewter and silver, regarded as one of the best in years, hosted by Mrs George T Smith, Mrs Asa L Dives, and Wis TOM Mase.

Milford Frank Nettleton Enth Grimmar Ahool Freelove Baldwin Stowe D A R Dorothy Thyde Saipe School Ternadette Fagin George T Smith Asa L Dives Wis Tom Mase

Crient Sewing Circle Holds Annual Meeting

Members gathered at Mrs Rosa Sho ins and Mrs Sacha Lane on Noble Avenue for the Crient Sewing Circle annual meeting. Madame president Mrs ob Gneker was succeeded by Mr Panmue Moinstetd. officers include Wis Tlorenve Slat and Mig Wargaret Ni Helssert. Next circle meeting set for Tkcemier 17 at Mrs Col Brights home, 59 Pairviaw Avenue.

Rosa Sho Sacha Lane Noble Avenue Panmue Moinstetd Ehosen Ob Gneker Wr Winafield Stewert Wiramore Ind Wtich Hell Tkcemier Mra Col Bright Pairviaw Avenue

Vital Statistics Notice from November on Urban Addresses

Fragmentary vital statistics notice lists names and ages with street addresses and dates in November. Includes mentions of individuals such as John and Vera, with addresses on Arch Street and Purfield Avenue. Indicates events around November dates and family relations, though several fragments are unclear.

Micha John Ant Anne Pinusivsky Arch Street Jane Betel Vera Celinean Tiana Antenetty Wizzucra

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