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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1927
Page
14
In a North South bidding problem with love all, South holds two spades including the queen and hearts and diamonds strong, North has a major two-suiter. The suggested route weighs two No Trumps versus spade contracts, with North bidding two Spades and potential three Hearts depending on stopper strength in clubs. If clubs cannot be stopped twice, two No Trumps may be safer. otherwise Hearts could yield better results.
A fragment mentions Fang tae pte earning spending money for yveus and her contentment to request money. It notes a marriage attempt with Willie and recalls a prominent citizen using his coat sleeve as a handkerchief, described as a forty to fifty year ago anecdote.
The June 1927 Bridgeport High School class plans a reunion banquet at Champs Taim Black Rock on Thursday December 29 from 7 to 1. Dancing and raids will follow from 9 to 10. Guests of honor include Principal Emeritus and Mrs Henry D Simonds and Principal and Mrs James C Moore. The toastmaster is Seney with speakers Miss Marion Lyons William Wendell and Duane Decker. About 100 members expected. committee led by Miss Doris Decker and assisted by Miss Grant.
LeRoy and Mary Percival of 1214 Howard Avenue welcomed a son on December 1. Albert and Theresa Budink of 68 Lawes Avenue welcomed a son on December 1. Fivin and Mildred Thomas of 1544 Maln Street welcomed a daughter on December 15. Emilio and Julia Fort of 640 Pem broke Street welcomed a daughter on December 15. Louis and Jane Petrie of 33 Curtis Avenue welcomed a daughter on December 16.
Louise Ban Von Schlemmer widow of Richard Von Schlemmer dies November 7 leaving about 2500 in half and 100 in personal property to be divided equally between her two children Lester J Bang of Stratford and Frederick J Bang of 34 Fifteenth Street here. Executors named, probate to be filed under Surrogate Wingate with appraisal for inheritance tax. no proving date set yet.
Witnesses Sarah Mount Dorland of 227 West One Hundred and twenty third Street and Annie Bigriss of 2465 Seventh Avenue, both New York City, appear in the civil matter as listed parties.
A special gathering of the St Augustines Holy Name Society on Washington Avenue and Calhoun Place included a turkey distribution and several entertainment features. Tobn F Cotter served as president and Rev Joseph A Ganley as chaplain. the event was open to all men of the parish with refreshments served.
A reception was held yesterday afternoon at 66 Beach Street for the afternoon English classes run by the Board of Education to help foreign women learn English. Miss Hazel Ormsbee, the new executive secretary, welcomed attendees. Community singing was led by Miss Lola DeGrilt, and three Russian dances were performed by Mrs Nina Kascenko. Refreshments were provided by the Council of Jewish Women with help from the Junior Council. Guests included John Wadsworth, director of the Right School and of the English classes, Mrs Joseph Spector in charge of the afternoon classes, and Mrs Philip Covet, president of the Council of Jewish Women.
The provided text fragment mentions neglected wives and an average husband but lacks clear names, places, dates, or event details to produce a valid summary card.
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